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and that in faith and repentance.
and that in faith and Repentance.
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and so I may say of the like.
and so I may say of the like.
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THE TWENTY FOVRE SERON VPON THE FOVTRH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE TWENTY FOVRE SERON UPON THE FOURTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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Now his meaning in thus speaking was this:
Now his meaning in thus speaking was this:
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and that they shall smart accordingly;
and that they shall smart accordingly;
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for the confirming of vs therein;
for the confirming of us therein;
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Thus much of this, I proceed in the text.
Thus much of this, I proceed in the text.
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as if they had neuer imbraced it.
as if they had never embraced it.
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as a dunghill is full of filthines and drosse.
as a dunghill is full of filthiness and dross.
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and things costly and precious in the estimation of men.
and things costly and precious in the estimation of men.
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and are sufficient proofes of that which I say.
and Are sufficient proofs of that which I say.
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The worldling in Iames, boasteth of to morrow:
The worldling in James, boasts of to morrow:
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and louing heartily, and well esteeming of Gods people.
and loving heartily, and well esteeming of God's people.
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and committed our selues to, must pay vs our wages:
and committed our selves to, must pay us our wages:
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vntill we haue made readie a Kid for thee. until we have made ready a Kid for thee.
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yet let not other lose that benefit.
yet let not other loose that benefit.
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and I as blind that worship them.
and I as blind that worship them.
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and tooke it, and slew a thousand men therewith. and took it, and slew a thousand men therewith.
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but follow their fleshly humour therein;
but follow their fleshly humour therein;
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then shall I be weake, and be as another man. then shall I be weak, and be as Another man.
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but proceeded to the like sinne againe;
but proceeded to the like sin again;
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as in the entrance of the chapter I haue declared.
as in the Entrance of the chapter I have declared.
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It is an harder question, how Barak obtained it of God:
It is an harder question, how Barak obtained it of God:
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and so, the thing that they feare, shall come vpon them.
and so, the thing that they Fear, shall come upon them.
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but necessary, that although wee haue got the vpper hand, and cast out the vncleane spirit,
but necessary, that although we have god the upper hand, and cast out the unclean Spirit,
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The motiue is penurie, the end couetousnesse, and the manner brutish.
The motive is penury, the end covetousness, and the manner brutish.
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so Ahab did Idolatrie to the generations that came after him.
so Ahab did Idolatry to the generations that Come After him.
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Thus Elisha willeth the elders to answere Iehorams seruant.
Thus Elisha wills the Elders to answer Iehorams servant.
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yea and to let them also see iust cause why they be corrected.
yea and to let them also see just cause why they be corrected.
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when the Lord entrappeth them in their owne snare.
when the Lord entrappeth them in their own snare.
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and yet wee haue libertie to enioy much euen that way also.
and yet we have liberty to enjoy much even that Way also.
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and like a fire to deuoure and consume all, most fearefully:
and like a fire to devour and consume all, most fearfully:
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for the Lord was intreated of them, and granted their desire.
for the Lord was entreated of them, and granted their desire.
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nor vnto any place of the riuer Iabbok vpon which it bounded.
nor unto any place of the river Jabbok upon which it bounded.
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but Sthon of whom we wonne it by the law of warre.
but Sthon of whom we won it by the law of war.
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And this is manifest by these two signes:
And this is manifest by these two Signs:
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otherwise it is necessarie, and I must doe it without thanks.
otherwise it is necessary, and I must do it without thanks.
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and would hurt none but him (they said) that had hurt them.
and would hurt none but him (they said) that had hurt them.
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doth make euery new crosse more heauie to himselfe then other.
does make every new cross more heavy to himself then other.
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or that they may not do as in times past they haue done:
or that they may not do as in times passed they have done:
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for therein the like is done. Which elsewhere I haue also bewailed.
for therein the like is done. Which elsewhere I have also bewailed.
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and to deliuer him to them to vse him at their pleasure.
and to deliver him to them to use him At their pleasure.
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And his mother said, Blessed bee thou of the Lord, my sonne. And his mother said, Blessed be thou of the Lord, my son.
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though hee had to destroy them:) and the Holy-ghost commendeth the act:
though he had to destroy them:) and the Holy ghost commends the act:
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as it was said of Ioab. Our lawes haue well prouided for many such:
as it was said of Ioab. Our laws have well provided for many such:
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if they were not more bold and rash then wise and skilfull) to very good purposes,
if they were not more bold and rash then wise and skilful) to very good Purposes,
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as setting downe Gods threatning of iudgements against his enemies;
as setting down God's threatening of Judgments against his enemies;
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and your sinnes haue hid his face from you, that hee will not heare. and your Sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.
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so the hoast fled to Beth-b•shittah in Zererah, and to the border of Abel-meholah vnto Tabbah. so the host fled to Beth-b•shittah in Zererah, and to the border of Abel-meholah unto Tabbah.
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neither commeth oft in their company? But the Apostle teacheth, that we should fetch testimonie of our Christian behauiour and good conscience, not so much from them that are a farre off, where weseldome come;
neither comes oft in their company? But the Apostle Teaches, that we should fetch testimony of our Christian behaviour and good conscience, not so much from them that Are a Far off, where weseldome come;
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and thereby to instruct vs. And wee our selues, as occasion serueth, are to search the Scriptures,
and thereby to instruct us And we our selves, as occasion serveth, Are to search the Scriptures,
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but feare wee to doe euill in his sight euermore, that wee may auoid both,
but Fear we to do evil in his sighed evermore, that we may avoid both,
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THE FIRST SERMON VPON THE FIRST CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE FIRST SERMON UPON THE FIRST CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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VERS. 1. And it came to passe after that Ioshua was dead, that the children of Israel asked the Lord, saying:
VERS. 1. And it Come to pass After that Ioshua was dead, that the children of Israel asked the Lord, saying:
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who shall goe vp for vs against the Canaanites, to fight first against them? VERS. 2. And the Lord said, Iudah shall goe vp: behold I haue giuen the land into his hands. who shall go up for us against the Canaanites, to fight First against them? VERS. 2. And the Lord said, Iudah shall go up: behold I have given the land into his hands.
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And in our first parents we may cleerely see this to be exemplified:
And in our First Parents we may clearly see this to be exemplified:
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IN this Chapter two things are chiefly contained, (to set downe the summe of the Chapter and parts of it together:) The first is the commendation of the tribe of Iudah, to the 21. verse: (the cause we shall heare afterward.) The second is the setting downe of the sinne of the tribes that are mentioned after, in that they slothfully suffered the Canaanites to liue by them,
IN this Chapter two things Are chiefly contained, (to Set down the sum of the Chapter and parts of it together:) The First is the commendation of the tribe of Iudah, to the 21. verse: (the cause we shall hear afterwards.) The second is the setting down of the sin of the tribes that Are mentioned After, in that they slothfully suffered the Canaanites to live by them,
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and did not expell them, and that is to the end of the Chapter. Iudah is commended in a double manner:
and did not expel them, and that is to the end of the Chapter. Iudah is commended in a double manner:
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first for the actes they did now at this time after Iosuahs death, and they are to the eight verse:
First for the acts they did now At this time After Iosuahs death, and they Are to the eight verse:
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and then for that which that tribe had done before his death in the rest of the verses to the 21. The first part of the Chapter.
and then for that which that tribe had done before his death in the rest of the Verses to the 21. The First part of the Chapter.
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To come to the meaning of the first 7. verses, seeing they lie together, after the death of Ioshua, who had bin their guide and had gone before them, the children of Israel saw that they must make warre with the forraine nations:
To come to the meaning of the First 7. Verses, seeing they lie together, After the death of Ioshua, who had been their guide and had gone before them, the children of Israel saw that they must make war with the foreign Nations:
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for vnto that day the whole land though it was promised and deuided amongst them, was not yet wonne by them,
for unto that day the Whole land though it was promised and divided among them, was not yet won by them,
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nor conquered, but in the lot and inheritance of euery tribe there were the Canaanites their enemies still dwelling and remaining.
nor conquered, but in the lot and inheritance of every tribe there were the Canaanites their enemies still Dwelling and remaining.
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And seeing they knew they must be driuen out by force and strong hand, as God had commanded;
And seeing they knew they must be driven out by force and strong hand, as God had commanded;
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therefore they doubted not, whether they should goe out against them to warre or no: but which tribe should first begin, and goe before, and gouerne the rest.
Therefore they doubted not, whither they should go out against them to war or no: but which tribe should First begin, and go before, and govern the rest.
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And the thing was of such waight, that they went to the Lord about it,
And the thing was of such weight, that they went to the Lord about it,
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and asked of him by the high Priest before the propitiatory and Mercy seat, as the manner then was in doubtfull cases, which of their tribes should begin the battaile.
and asked of him by the high Priest before the propitiatory and Mercy seat, as the manner then was in doubtful cases, which of their tribes should begin the battle.
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And so they had an answere from him to their satisfaction, who should goe vp before them, And so they had an answer from him to their satisfaction, who should go up before them,
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and in that their attempt, God prospered them, for he had promised so to do.
and in that their attempt, God prospered them, for he had promised so to do.
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And Iudah sought helpe of Simeon his brother and neighbour tribe, who consented readily so to doe:
And Iudah sought help of Simeon his brother and neighbour tribe, who consented readily so to do:
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and they prospered in that their attempt, and had victory ouer the Canaanites, as is set downe;
and they prospered in that their attempt, and had victory over the Canaanites, as is Set down;
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together with the destruction of Adonibezek their King. Thus much for the meaning of these 7. verses in some generall manner.
together with the destruction of Adonibezek their King. Thus much for the meaning of these 7. Verses in Some general manner.
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Now we haue the meaning of these verses, it remaineth that we drawe from thence such instructions as are afoarded vs out of them, beginning with these two former here set downe:
Now we have the meaning of these Verses, it remains that we draw from thence such instructions as Are afoarded us out of them, beginning with these two former Here Set down:
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and first out of the first verse.
and First out of the First verse.
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In that this people was now constrained to looke about them, and (now Ioshua was dead) to doe that themselues for their peace and quiet, which hee was wont to doe for them:
In that this people was now constrained to look about them, and (now Ioshua was dead) to do that themselves for their peace and quiet, which he was wont to do for them:
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wee are taught, that when chiefe & speciall persons are taken away, who were wont to beare the burden for many other,
we Are taught, that when chief & special Persons Are taken away, who were wont to bear the burden for many other,
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then they who were left behinde, must put forth themselues, and take the more paine, and be put to greater plondges then they were before.
then they who were left behind, must put forth themselves, and take the more pain, and be put to greater plondges then they were before.
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Oh it is a great ease, if men could consider it aright, when they haue others to beare the brunt for them,
O it is a great ease, if men could Consider it aright, when they have Others to bear the brunt for them,
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while they them selues may as it were, sit in peace:
while they them selves may as it were, fit in peace:
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while our Sauiour Christ was conuersant with his disciples on earth, he sheilded them, prouided for them euery way,
while our Saviour christ was conversant with his Disciples on earth, he shielded them, provided for them every Way,
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and bare off the blowes from their shoulders.
and bore off the blows from their shoulders.
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As when the Pharisies cauilled with them, (whereby they might easily haue bin discouraged) he tooke their part, they being too weake, and defended them.
As when the Pharisees caviled with them, (whereby they might Easily have been discouraged) he took their part, they being too weak, and defended them.
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So he said to Peter a litle before his ascention: When thou wast young thou girdest thyselfe, and wentest whither thou wouldest:
So he said to Peter a little before his Ascension: When thou wast young thou girdest thyself, and wentest whither thou Wouldst:
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but when thou art old, another shall girde thee, and leade thee whither thou wouldest not. but when thou art old, Another shall gird thee, and lead thee whither thou Wouldst not.
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When Kings gouerne wisely and conscionably, the people sit vnder their vine and figtree, as it was said they did, that liued in the dayes of Salomon, when hee had about him Nathan the Prophet, Zadok the Priest, Benaiah a most worthy Counseller, with such like.
When Kings govern wisely and Conscionably, the people fit under their vine and Fig tree, as it was said they did, that lived in the days of Solomon, when he had about him Nathan the Prophet, Zadok the Priest, Benaiah a most worthy Counsellor, with such like.
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Also when people are setled vnder faithfull and able teachers, who watch for their soules, they liue (as it were) in a corner of heauen, (if they can see) who obediently sit at their feete to heare them.
Also when people Are settled under faithful and able Teachers, who watch for their Souls, they live (as it were) in a corner of heaven, (if they can see) who obediently fit At their feet to hear them.
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And so I may say of children, who haue their prouident and godly parents to regard their welfare, they know not what sorrow and trouble meane:
And so I may say of children, who have their provident and godly Parents to regard their welfare, they know not what sorrow and trouble mean:
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for the glory of children are their fathers.
for the glory of children Are their Father's.
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And of other inferiours, while they haue their good friends and gouernours about them, who seeth not, that they be priuiledged and prouided for aboue others:
And of other inferiors, while they have their good Friends and Governors about them, who sees not, that they be privileged and provided for above Others:
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but when all these faile, then beginneth the woe and sorrow of all those, whom they leaue behinde them:
but when all these fail, then begins the woe and sorrow of all those, whom they leave behind them:
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which in the vnwelcome parting of couples in mariage, (the husband from the wife,
which in the unwelcome parting of couples in marriage, (the husband from the wife,
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or she from her husband, where true loue was betwixt them, is daily seene and proued, to the deepe sorrow of the longest liuer of both.
or she from her husband, where true love was betwixt them, is daily seen and proved, to the deep sorrow of the longest liver of both.
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Which they cannot doe, but they must of necessitie feele the losse of them, to be very great,
Which they cannot do, but they must of necessity feel the loss of them, to be very great,
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Al this which I haue said, should what on such as are so backed by others, to weigh the great goodnes of God in giuing them such helpes,
All this which I have said, should what on such as Are so backed by Others, to weigh the great Goodness of God in giving them such helps,
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and to yeild them due reuerence, loue, and obedience in the Lord, and to be more carefully giuen to euery good worke,
and to yield them due Reverence, love, and Obedience in the Lord, and to be more carefully given to every good work,
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while they haue so great incouragements.
while they have so great encouragements.
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But because the inioying of such is made so common a matter, and a thing of no great reioycing while they liue with them: (for according to the prouerbe, we best know what a good thing is worth when wee feele the want of it) therefore it were good for them to suppose oft times,
But Because the enjoying of such is made so Common a matter, and a thing of no great rejoicing while they live with them: (for according to the proverb, we best know what a good thing is worth when we feel the want of it) Therefore it were good for them to suppose oft times,
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and to put the case, that such worthy helpes and friends are taken from them, and what they should then doe being left without them;
and to put the case, that such worthy helps and Friends Are taken from them, and what they should then do being left without them;
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for as the vine wanting his raile to prop it vp, runneth on the ground and waxeth wilde and vnfruitfull:
for as the vine wanting his rail to prop it up, Runneth on the ground and Waxes wild and unfruitful:
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so inferiours being destitute of their godly superiours, waxe degenerate, and grow out of kinde, lying open to mischiefe as Saul did after Samuels death. so inferiors being destitute of their godly superiors, wax degenerate, and grow out of kind, lying open to mischief as Saul did After Samuels death.
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But to speake the truth (the more is the pitie) this is rare and hardly to bee found, that such take any great good by those helpes while they inioy them, (vnlesse it be in things temporary, But to speak the truth (the more is the pity) this is rare and hardly to be found, that such take any great good by those helps while they enjoy them, (unless it be in things temporary,
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for their ease, maintenance, and seeking of liberty to the flesh,) neither when they forgoe them, haue grace to bewaile the losse of them in any other respect then that which is earthly:
for their ease, maintenance, and seeking of liberty to the Flesh,) neither when they forgo them, have grace to bewail the loss of them in any other respect then that which is earthly:
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neither doe they looke to stand vp as they ought (in the want and roome of them) with care and confidence to become lightes and good examples,
neither do they look to stand up as they ought (in the want and room of them) with care and confidence to become lights and good Examples,
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and to keepe themselues from euill, as they were kept some of them (no doubt) by their good friends before.
and to keep themselves from evil, as they were kept Some of them (no doubt) by their good Friends before.
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Such prouide ill for themselues, seeing as it was with this people of Israel heere,
Such provide ill for themselves, seeing as it was with this people of Israel Here,
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when Ioshua was dead, that they had a great losse, and were constrained now to looke better about them then they needed to doe before,
when Ioshua was dead, that they had a great loss, and were constrained now to look better about them then they needed to do before,
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euen so they hauing now the like befalne them, must now take the burden on themselues, which was borne by others for them before.
even so they having now the like befallen them, must now take the burden on themselves, which was born by Others for them before.
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The which being so, men should make this vse of such changes, to prouide and learne to want their good helpes and friends before hand,
The which being so, men should make this use of such changes, to provide and Learn to want their good helps and Friends before hand,
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and arme themselues as Iob did, to looke for their change, when they see they must needs forgoe them.
and arm themselves as Job did, to look for their change, when they see they must needs forgo them.
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They should also acknowledge daily with hearty thankes to God, what a benefit they haue of them,
They should also acknowledge daily with hearty thanks to God, what a benefit they have of them,
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while they inioy them, and doe all good that they may by the helpe of them.
while they enjoy them, and do all good that they may by the help of them.
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and see that they must now lay their shoulders to the burden, and therefore labour to be the fitter to beare and vndergoe it,
and see that they must now lay their shoulders to the burden, and Therefore labour to be the fitter to bear and undergo it,
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and to want them, who were wont to stand them in so great stead.
and to want them, who were wont to stand them in so great stead.
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This as it is wholesome direction and aduice to such as haue their helpers and friends as yet remaining with them:
This as it is wholesome direction and Advice to such as have their helpers and Friends as yet remaining with them:
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so it is easie to see euery where, what calamities they sustaine, who made no such vse of them, while they comfortably inioyed them.
so it is easy to see every where, what calamities they sustain, who made no such use of them, while they comfortably enjoyed them.
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For the which purpose, this I adde, and so I end this point:
For the which purpose, this I add, and so I end this point:
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oh how sweetly and to their good liking haue many liued, when they had others to beare their burdens for them? as husbands, wiues, subiects, children, neighbours, and other by their friends:
o how sweetly and to their good liking have many lived, when they had Others to bear their burdens for them? as Husbands, wives, Subjects, children, neighbours, and other by their Friends:
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in which benefits they who inioyed kindely and aright, there is no doubt, but that (which is the chiefest of all) they haue therewith, that God is their friend also:
in which benefits they who enjoyed kindly and aright, there is no doubt, but that (which is the chiefest of all) they have therewith, that God is their friend also:
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but seeing many depend onely on them in a carnall manner, and on their liuing still with them, and rest not on God;
but seeing many depend only on them in a carnal manner, and on their living still with them, and rest not on God;
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therefore their proppes faile them, and their desolation commeth vpon them, as the enemy vpon an vnarmed man.
Therefore their props fail them, and their desolation comes upon them, as the enemy upon an unarmed man.
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More particularly, we are taught hereby their example, who sought to God in their doubtes for counsell and resolution, that in all our doubtfull cases, (which are not fewe) partly touching our estate towards God,
More particularly, we Are taught hereby their Exampl, who sought to God in their doubts for counsel and resolution, that in all our doubtful cases, (which Are not few) partly touching our estate towards God,
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and partly particular duties and actions of our speciall callings and conditions of life: while we remaine here on earth:
and partly particular duties and actions of our special callings and conditions of life: while we remain Here on earth:
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we should consult with and aske counsell of God for our resolution, in such manner as he hath taught vs:
we should consult with and ask counsel of God for our resolution, in such manner as he hath taught us:
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and in no wise to conceale and bury our wants and defects that trouble vs,
and in no wise to conceal and bury our Wants and defects that trouble us,
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or passe by the sinnes that cleaue to vs, or other difficulties in our dealings and businesse that oppresse vs,
or pass by the Sins that cleave to us, or other difficulties in our dealings and business that oppress us,
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for so we prouide ill for our selues, euen to liue in ignorance and sorrow (with other inconueniences annexed thereunto) for euer after.
for so we provide ill for our selves, even to live in ignorance and sorrow (with other inconveniences annexed thereunto) for ever After.
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And yet when we seeke answere and resolution, wee must not thinke, that we are inioyned of God to doe it in the same particular manner that these did, by the high Priest,
And yet when we seek answer and resolution, we must not think, that we Are enjoined of God to do it in the same particular manner that these did, by the high Priest,
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for that might be thought a great trouble to vs, seeing there is none in these daies to aske counsell for vs:
for that might be Thought a great trouble to us, seeing there is none in these days to ask counsel for us:
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but we must know, that we haue Moses, the Prophets and Apostles:
but we must know, that we have Moses, the prophets and Apostles:
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and (by the helpe of them) the Ministers of God, Pastors and Teachers, to bring vs Gods message and minde out of his word,
and (by the help of them) the Ministers of God, Pastors and Teachers, to bring us God's message and mind out of his word,
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and answere our owne doubts thereby, and settle our estate to God ward, as Dauid did in the Psalmes oft, and namely where he saith:
and answer our own doubts thereby, and settle our estate to God ward, as David did in the Psalms oft, and namely where he Says:
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Why art thou heauy (O my soule) and why art thou so troubled within mee? Still trust in God, Why art thou heavy (Oh my soul) and why art thou so troubled within me? Still trust in God,
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and praise him which is the best of all. And againe:and praise him which is the best of all. And again:
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whereby shall (a man yea) a yong man (who doth more hardly ouercome his passions) denie his way, that so hee may proue himselfe blessed? he answeres out of the Scripture, euen by taking heed thereto as Gods word teacheth.
whereby shall (a man yea) a young man (who does more hardly overcome his passion) deny his Way, that so he may prove himself blessed? he answers out of the Scripture, even by taking heed thereto as God's word Teaches.
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Thus I say, we are to search the Scriptures by hearing and reading them, which doe reueale Gods will vnto vs,
Thus I say, we Are to search the Scriptures by hearing and reading them, which do reveal God's will unto us,
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or consult with the men and brethren whom the holy Ghost hath set ouer vs to that ende.
or consult with the men and brothers whom the holy Ghost hath Set over us to that end.
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But this is the misery of this age, nothing is to be called into question among vs:
But this is the misery of this age, nothing is to be called into question among us:
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we thinke we haue all knowledge, and doubt of nothing, no, not in the waightiest matters:
we think we have all knowledge, and doubt of nothing, no, not in the Weightiest matters:
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why so, I pray you? is it because we be diligent and carefull to learne,
why so, I pray you? is it Because we be diligent and careful to Learn,
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and daily to search into our selues and into the word to see what is a misse, that we neede no helpe of other? Nay, that is fewe mens care, the most are no such:
and daily to search into our selves and into the word to see what is a miss, that we need no help of other? Nay, that is few men's care, the most Are no such:
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but they chiefly are desirous to enquire further what the good will of God is toward them, who haue most profited thereby already,
but they chiefly Are desirous to inquire further what the good will of God is towards them, who have most profited thereby already,
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and so ought other to doe:
and so ought other to do:
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who if they were not both carelesse how they liued, and so obserue no want in themselues:
who if they were not both careless how they lived, and so observe no want in themselves:
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and drowsie or wandring when they heare, it could not be, but where there is an ordinary ministery, they should grow much in setlednesse and sound knowledge:
and drowsy or wandering when they hear, it could not be, but where there is an ordinary Ministry, they should grow much in Settledness and found knowledge:
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whereas we see, strangers who are not taught at home, but resort where sound teaching is, they I say,
whereas we see, Strangers who Are not taught At home, but resort where found teaching is, they I say,
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though they know as much as other, are more inquisitiue and desirous to be answered in their doubts,
though they know as much as other, Are more inquisitive and desirous to be answered in their doubts,
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then such as haue the daily meanes at hand whereby they might be resolued.
then such as have the daily means At hand whereby they might be resolved.
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It were to be reioyced for very much, if hearers of the Gospell did frequent the houses of Preachers,
It were to be rejoiced for very much, if hearers of the Gospel did frequent the houses of Preachers,
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as they do Physitians to enquire of their bodily health:
as they do Physicians to inquire of their bodily health:
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then there were some hope that they looked to liue for euer, as they desire to liue long heere in bodily health,
then there were Some hope that they looked to live for ever, as they desire to live long Here in bodily health,
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though that can be but for a very short season.
though that can be but for a very short season.
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Therefore if any be troubled, as these were with doubts, especially in their conscience, and bee in great straights and vnquietnesse, through feare of Gods displeasure and wrath,
Therefore if any be troubled, as these were with doubts, especially in their conscience, and be in great straights and unquietness, through Fear of God's displeasure and wrath,
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But those daies are gone, which yet I in my time haue seene, when in the places, which I meane, both men women and seruants would rise early to dispatch their businesse on the Lecture day, to the end they might repaire thither,
But those days Are gone, which yet I in my time have seen, when in the places, which I mean, both men women and Servants would rise early to dispatch their business on the Lecture day, to the end they might repair thither,
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and inquire of God in the congregation, and would be as ready to take good priuatly also by questions to very good purpose, and necessary, when they might.
and inquire of God in the congregation, and would be as ready to take good privately also by questions to very good purpose, and necessary, when they might.
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About maintenance and bodily prouision, how many questions (I pray you) are moued before one dayes or weekes worke bee brought to an end? and is any so ignorant, that he knoweth not, that he that mindeth his way to eternall life, hath many causes in the day and weeke, to aske of himselfe by secret questioning,
About maintenance and bodily provision, how many questions (I pray you) Are moved before one days or weeks work be brought to an end? and is any so ignorant, that he Knoweth not, that he that minds his Way to Eternal life, hath many Causes in the day and Week, to ask of himself by secret questioning,
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whether all be well with him concerning his account making to God? But there are few or no doubts about such matters as doe greatly trouble vs now a daies, wee run on at sixe and leuen as the blinde man casts his staffe, not looking before vs, that we might be safely guided.
whither all be well with him Concerning his account making to God? But there Are few or no doubts about such matters as doe greatly trouble us now a days, we run on At sixe and Leven as the blind man Cast his staff, not looking before us, that we might be safely guided.
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But what commeth of such rash proceeding without consulting with God, by that one example in the booke of Numbers may sufficiently appeare,
But what comes of such rash proceeding without consulting with God, by that one Exampl in the book of Numbers may sufficiently appear,
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when certaine of the people of Israel would needs goe vp to fight with the Amalekites and Canaanites of their owne head, not sent by the Lord:
when certain of the people of Israel would needs go up to fight with the Amalekites and Canaanites of their own head, not sent by the Lord:
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for they came out against them and destroyed them.
for they Come out against them and destroyed them.
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There is another fault committed in this kind, though, I am perswaded, not with so bad a mind:
There is Another fault committed in this kind, though, I am persuaded, not with so bad a mind:
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but seeing it is not without great danger, I will giue warning about it.
but seeing it is not without great danger, I will give warning about it.
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And that is, when men do feele many doubts to arise, by reason of their sinnes, and fore trouble of conscience:
And that is, when men do feel many doubts to arise, by reason of their Sins, and before trouble of conscience:
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but yet through feare lest they should not haue an answere to their liking, or for shame,
but yet through Fear lest they should not have an answer to their liking, or for shame,
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lest they should bewray their ignorance, and secrets, and so bee reproched and mocked for the same, they do conceale them, till sorrow deuoure them for not opening their mindes about them,
lest they should bewray their ignorance, and secrets, and so be reproached and mocked for the same, they do conceal them, till sorrow devour them for not opening their minds about them,
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euen as water pent in, bursteth out violently and doth much hurt, which in time hauing been let foorth and vented, might haue auoided it.
even as water penned in, bursteth out violently and does much hurt, which in time having been let forth and vented, might have avoided it.
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What had become of the people in the booke of the Actes of the Apostles,
What had become of the people in the book of the Acts of the Apostles,
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when they were pricked at their hearts, as with the point of a sword, if they had not come to the Apostles, and made their complaint, saying:
when they were pricked At their hearts, as with the point of a sword, if they had not come to the Apostles, and made their complaint, saying:
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Men and brethren, what shall we doe? and yet they had strong temptations not to open their griefe to them, Men and brothers, what shall we do? and yet they had strong temptations not to open their grief to them,
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because they had much prouoked them before, and railed on them.
Because they had much provoked them before, and railed on them.
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if they cannot with their owne knowledge put away their trouble of mind, let them inquire of the men and brethren, whom they are well perswaded off,
if they cannot with their own knowledge put away their trouble of mind, let them inquire of the men and brothers, whom they Are well persuaded off,
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for resolution and comfort, as they did:
for resolution and Comfort, as they did:
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who, as they haue been instruments of God to pricke and wound them, so are they also to helpe to ease them:
who, as they have been Instruments of God to prick and wound them, so Are they also to help to ease them:
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and they need not feare (God hauing promised) but that they shall find rest to their soules,
and they need not Fear (God having promised) but that they shall find rest to their Souls,
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how impossible soeuer it seemed to them to bee so. And this be said of the first verse.
how impossible soever it seemed to them to be so. And this be said of the First verse.
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In this next it is manifest, that God gaue them an answer from the Propitiatory or Mercy-seate:
In this next it is manifest, that God gave them an answer from the Propitiatory or Mercy-seat:
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which they receiued by the high Priest:
which they received by the high Priest:
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for so hee vsed to doe, and it was one of the ordinarie meanes, whereby God spake to them in those daies.
for so he used to do, and it was one of the ordinary means, whereby God spoke to them in those days.
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And he did not onely so, whereby they were satisfied, (their question being answered:) but he also incouraged them to goe to the worke he set them about, promising them the victorie in that warre against the Canaanites, saying:
And he did not only so, whereby they were satisfied, (their question being answered:) but he also encouraged them to go to the work he Set them about, promising them the victory in that war against the Canaanites, saying:
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I haue giuen their land into the hands of Iudah, who shall goe before the rest in attempting the warre against them.I have given their land into the hands of Iudah, who shall go before the rest in attempting the war against them.
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Out of the which words witnessing so gracious an answere to them from God, we may clearely see, that our seeking to God in our doubts and necessities, is not in vaine,
Out of the which words witnessing so gracious an answer to them from God, we may clearly see, that our seeking to God in our doubts and necessities, is not in vain,
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neither is the labour lost in so doing.
neither is the labour lost in so doing.
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For we are to know and be perswaded, that God answereth his in their suites and demands,
For we Are to know and be persuaded, that God Answers his in their suits and demands,
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and indeed otherwise it were a deadly discomfort, and would discourage vs much from the well doing of dutie,
and indeed otherwise it were a deadly discomfort, and would discourage us much from the well doing of duty,
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as it maketh (we see) the wicked at their wits end, when they being in great danger, can haue no helpe from God,
as it makes (we see) the wicked At their wits end, when they being in great danger, can have no help from God,
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as we reade it was with Saul; who, when he sought to God and asked counsell of him, to serue his owne turne thereby against the Philistims, rather then to please him, and hee answered him not;
as we read it was with Saul; who, when he sought to God and asked counsel of him, to serve his own turn thereby against the philistines, rather then to please him, and he answered him not;
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hee in depth of sorrow complained and cried out, saying:
he in depth of sorrow complained and cried out, saying:
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The Lord hath forsaken mee, and answereth me no more, neither by Prophets, nor by dreames. The Lord hath forsaken me, and Answers me no more, neither by prophets, nor by dreams.
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But blessed be his name, he dealeth not so with his:
But blessed be his name, he deals not so with his:
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neither let this trouble them, (for so they will say) that although God answered this people of Israel here,
neither let this trouble them, (for so they will say) that although God answered this people of Israel Here,
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when they sought to him, yet hee doth not so to vs now:
when they sought to him, yet he does not so to us now:
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for they are to know, that it is his promise to vs, in all that we aske of him according to his will, to grant it,
for they Are to know, that it is his promise to us, in all that we ask of him according to his will, to grant it,
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as well as here hee answered to them in that they asked. Therefore in the Psalme he saith.
as well as Here he answered to them in that they asked. Therefore in the Psalm he Says.
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Call on me in the time of trouble, and I will heare thee, and thou shalt glorifie me: Call on me in the time of trouble, and I will hear thee, and thou shalt Glorify me:
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which agreeth with the words of our Sauiour vttered to all his; Aske, and it shall be giuen you: seeke and ye shall finde.
which agreeth with the words of our Saviour uttered to all his; Ask, and it shall be given you: seek and you shall find.
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So that it is certaine, that euery child of God, that maketh his mone, and thus poureth out his complaint to him, shall be heard, which should not a little whet vs on, So that it is certain, that every child of God, that makes his moan, and thus pours out his complaint to him, shall be herd, which should not a little whet us on,
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and animate vs to draw neere to God:
and animate us to draw near to God:
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wee hauing so sure a word of promise, that he will draw neere to vs. For in seeking to a mortall man in our distresse,
we having so sure a word of promise, that he will draw near to us For in seeking to a Mortal man in our distress,
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though he be little aboue vs, we know how readily & chearefully we goe about it,
though he be little above us, we know how readily & cheerfully we go about it,
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when we are perswaded of a good answer, and when we doubt not of his kind and louing affection toward vs:
when we Are persuaded of a good answer, and when we doubt not of his kind and loving affection towards us:
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and on the contrarie, how hardly wee are drawne to sue to one, that is alienated from vs. And seeing the care thus standeth betwixt God and vs, that the oftener we come to him, the more welcome wee are, (for this is as true as the former speech) seeing such are most inward with him,
and on the contrary, how hardly we Are drawn to sue to one, that is alienated from us And seeing the care thus Stands betwixt God and us, that the oftener we come to him, the more welcome we Are, (for this is as true as the former speech) seeing such Are most inward with him,
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and beloued of him, as Abraham, Moses and Dauid, who of others repaired oftest to him, and receiued most of him;
and Beloved of him, as Abraham, Moses and David, who of Others repaired oftest to him, and received most of him;
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I say, seeing it is thus betwixt God and vs, how lamentable is it, and to be bewailed, that this is not more common for men to repaire to God? who if they could marke it, may easily perceiue, that while they neglect to doe so, they increase their trouble, and get nothing.
I say, seeing it is thus betwixt God and us, how lamentable is it, and to be bewailed, that this is not more Common for men to repair to God? who if they could mark it, may Easily perceive, that while they neglect to do so, they increase their trouble, and get nothing.
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But seeing I am entred vpon this matter, I thinke it not amisse, to shew, how three sorts offend about this.
But seeing I am entered upon this matter, I think it not amiss, to show, how three sorts offend about this.
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The common sort wholly neglect and omit prayer altogether:
The Common sort wholly neglect and omit prayer altogether:
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the first thinking that though they pray not, they shall speed as well, and haue as good lucke (for so they terme it (as others shall:
the First thinking that though they pray not, they shall speed as well, and have as good luck (for so they term it (as Others shall:
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boldly affirming, that they see no good come of it, they: and yet in their distresse they thinke they should pray:
boldly affirming, that they see no good come of it, they: and yet in their distress they think they should pray:
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but then they hauing neither will nor skill thereto, in stead thereof, do curse and rage for that they are not helped and deliuered:
but then they having neither will nor skill thereto, in stead thereof, do curse and rage for that they Are not helped and Delivered:
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though some of them do vtter words in their passion, the Lord heares them not, as we read, Pro. 1. For it is all one as if they vttered none.
though Some of them do utter words in their passion, the Lord hears them not, as we read, Pro 1. For it is all one as if they uttered none.
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And though they cannot pray to God, yet they make their complaints, and moane to euery man that they haue acquaintance with, and that will heare them.
And though they cannot pray to God, yet they make their complaints, and moan to every man that they have acquaintance with, and that will hear them.
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And for them to breake their minds to them that cannot helpe them, when yet they would so gladly finde helpe,
And for them to break their minds to them that cannot help them, when yet they would so gladly find help,
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and to passe by him in whom there is present and sure helpe to be found, what folly? nay, what madnesse is it? for (to say the truth) God is not sought vnto in any sort of such, no, not when all other shifts faile: (as I haue said.) But to speake of the second sort, who being professors, a forwarder sort in religion then the former, these should pray,
and to pass by him in whom there is present and sure help to be found, what folly? nay, what madness is it? for (to say the truth) God is not sought unto in any sort of such, no, not when all other shifts fail: (as I have said.) But to speak of the second sort, who being professors, a forwarder sort in Religion then the former, these should pray,
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and that in faith, confidence, and repentance with comfort, as well as in desire of obtaining the things which they want, with patient waiting Gods leisure,
and that in faith, confidence, and Repentance with Comfort, as well as in desire of obtaining the things which they want, with patient waiting God's leisure,
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but euen they seeke not to God in this manner, which yet is the onely right way of praying, that he teacheth vs,
but even they seek not to God in this manner, which yet is the only right Way of praying, that he Teaches us,
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or alloweth in vs. For prayers made to him without these properties, are but a bare noise of words, vaine repetitions,
or alloweth in us For Prayers made to him without these properties, Are but a bore noise of words, vain repetitions,
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and idle speeches, which God abhorreth: neither may such looke to receiue any thing, as S. Iames saith:
and idle Speeches, which God abhorreth: neither may such look to receive any thing, as S. James Says:
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Ye aske and obtaine not, because ye aske amisse. You ask and obtain not, Because you ask amiss.
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And when they see they receiue not the things they aske, euen they as well as the other who are further off, doe gather, And when they see they receive not the things they ask, even they as well as the other who Are further off, do gather,
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and imagin, though falselie and vniustly, that prayer doth no good, and that it is but lost labour, seeing they are not heard in theirs,
and imagine, though falsely and unjustly, that prayer does no good, and that it is but lost labour, seeing they Are not herd in theirs,
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when they pray amisse, and so they waxe more slacke and negligent therein, as the other omit it altogether.
when they pray amiss, and so they wax more slack and negligent therein, as the other omit it altogether.
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And the lesse maruell it is, seeing euen good Christians (to come to the third sort) who go farre beyond both, do so forget themselues ofttimes,
And the less marvel it is, seeing even good Christians (to come to the third sort) who go Far beyond both, do so forget themselves ofttimes,
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and are so deluded by the diuell, that euen they omit zealous and seruent praying, and fall to pray coldly, deadly:
and Are so deluded by the Devil, that even they omit zealous and servent praying, and fallen to pray coldly, deadly:
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so many vaine deluzions, and alurements stand vp in their way to vnsettle them, and misty clouds of trouble to discourage them.
so many vain deluzions, and allurements stand up in their Way to unsettle them, and misty Clouds of trouble to discourage them.
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And while it is thus with them, and while the flesh iustleth against all that good is (they not resisting it in time) it commeth to passe, that euen they who haue learned to pray aright,
And while it is thus with them, and while the Flesh justleth against all that good is (they not resisting it in time) it comes to pass, that even they who have learned to pray aright,
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and haue oft and vsually done so:
and have oft and usually done so:
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do yet soone decline, sometime and before they bee aware, fall to pray more by custome and course, then hartily and aright.
do yet soon decline, sometime and before they be aware, fallen to pray more by custom and course, then heartily and aright.
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For we are not to be ignorant of this, that we are as wel vndermined and slily deceiued by the malice and subtilty of the diuell and our euill hearts, about our prayers to corrupt and hinder them,
For we Are not to be ignorant of this, that we Are as well undermined and slily deceived by the malice and subtlety of the Devil and our evil hearts, about our Prayers to corrupt and hinder them,
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as we are in our liues to breake out and be offensiue therein.
as we Are in our lives to break out and be offensive therein.
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And we ought to marke our declinings and decay in the one, as well as our coldnes and deadnes in the other:
And we ought to mark our declinings and decay in the one, as well as our coldness and deadness in the other:
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for pray well and liue well, and contrary.
for pray well and live well, and contrary.
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For want of the which, it goeth so ill with vs as it doth, that we walke oft times heauily,
For want of the which, it Goes so ill with us as it does, that we walk oft times heavily,
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and cannot say that God heareth vs, as it is heere said of this people, that God answered them:
and cannot say that God hears us, as it is Here said of this people, that God answered them:
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for euen after we haue prayed, yet we are not satisfied, neither rest we by faith perswaded that God will heare vs:
for even After we have prayed, yet we Are not satisfied, neither rest we by faith persuaded that God will hear us:
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which yet is one of the chiefest fruites of prayer. And thus much of Gods answere to them.
which yet is one of the chiefest fruits of prayer. And thus much of God's answer to them.
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But yet further we are to marke, that he did not barely answere them, as he might haue done,
But yet further we Are to mark, that he did not barely answer them, as he might have done,
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and haue said onely, Let Iudah goe vp: that shall be mine answere to you: but he addeth to it a gracious incouragement, which was more then they demanded, saying:
and have said only, Let Iudah go up: that shall be mine answer to you: but he adds to it a gracious encouragement, which was more then they demanded, saying:
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I haue giuen the land into his hands: Commonly men in their suites to their betters, aske more then they looke for:I have given the land into his hands: Commonly men in their suits to their betters, ask more then they look for:
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thinking by that meanes to obtaine somewhat answerable to their expectation. But God giues more then is asked, or thought needfull.
thinking by that means to obtain somewhat answerable to their expectation. But God gives more then is asked, or Thought needful.
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The which dealing of his doth adde yet greater hartening and incouraging of vs to prayer,
The which dealing of his does add yet greater heartening and encouraging of us to prayer,
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when we see that he oftentimes promiseth and giueth more to vs then we looked for:
when we see that he oftentimes promises and gives more to us then we looked for:
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as the deare Saints of God haue found in their time.
as the deer Saints of God have found in their time.
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Ioseph whose feete were pinned in the stockes, prayed that he might be deliuered out of prison, whereinto he was thrust at the suite of his whorish mistris, for not consenting to her vnchast request: Ioseph whose feet were pinned in the stocks, prayed that he might be Delivered out of prison, whereinto he was thrust At the suit of his whorish mistress, for not consenting to her unchaste request:
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but God not onely deliuered him, but brought him out with great honour.
but God not only Delivered him, but brought him out with great honour.
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Esther prayed against the spitefull attempt of Haman, and that she and her people, which were also Gods people, might be preserued from the deadly snare, which he had laid for their liues. Esther prayed against the spiteful attempt of Haman, and that she and her people, which were also God's people, might be preserved from the deadly snare, which he had laid for their lives.
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But what did the Lord? He not onely saued them, but vtterly destroyed, and cut cleane off, in a most shamefull and reprochfull manner, both Haman and all his seede.
But what did the Lord? He not only saved them, but utterly destroyed, and Cut clean off, in a most shameful and reproachful manner, both Haman and all his seed.
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So, the woman of Canaan asked of Christ helpe for her daughter possessed with a diuell:
So, the woman of Canaan asked of christ help for her daughter possessed with a Devil:
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but he granted vnto her, beside that she asked, euen what she would.
but he granted unto her, beside that she asked, even what she would.
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And wee know, that when the prodigall sonne, in his penurie and miserie, being glad to refresh himselfe,
And we know, that when the prodigal son, in his penury and misery, being glad to refresh himself,
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and fill his bellie with swines food, desired that he might be receuied, but as a seruant into his fathers house:
and fill his belly with Swine food, desired that he might be receuied, but as a servant into his Father's house:
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and he was entertained, and taken in as a sonne, and nothing of the costliest apparell,
and he was entertained, and taken in as a son, and nothing of the Costliest apparel,
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and daintiest food was thought too good for him.
and daintiest food was Thought too good for him.
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And whereto tend all these examples, but to incourage vs, to acquaint our selues with God, by seeking to know his will,
And whereto tend all these Examples, but to encourage us, to acquaint our selves with God, by seeking to know his will,
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and by oft and earnest repairing to him:
and by oft and earnest repairing to him:
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assuring our selues, that wee shall not onely obtaine of him that which we come for in our prayers;
assuring our selves, that we shall not only obtain of him that which we come for in our Prayers;
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but oft times much more, according to that in the Epistle to the Hebrewes:
but oft times much more, according to that in the Epistle to the Hebrews:
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He that commeth to God, let him know that he is a plentiful rewarder of them that seeke him. He that comes to God, let him know that he is a plentiful rewarder of them that seek him.
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And he hath no experience of Gods louing kindnesse, who knoweth not, neither hath found this himselfe:
And he hath no experience of God's loving kindness, who Knoweth not, neither hath found this himself:
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for doe we aske all particular benefits euery day, which we inioy? no, nor one of many.
for do we ask all particular benefits every day, which we enjoy? no, nor one of many.
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But we should leade a poore life, maimed, as a body wanting fingers, eyes, tongue, &c. if wee receiued not more oft times then we aske.
But we should lead a poor life, maimed, as a body wanting fingers, eyes, tongue, etc. if we received not more oft times then we ask.
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But to omit other things too long to stand vpon, who hath not had proofe of this, (a matter of greater waight) that whereas sometime, in the anguish and heauinesse of his soule for feare of the wrath of God, iustly prouoked by his sinnes against him, hee would haue thought it happinesse not to haue bin at all,
But to omit other things too long to stand upon, who hath not had proof of this, (a matter of greater weight) that whereas sometime, in the anguish and heaviness of his soul for Fear of the wrath of God, justly provoked by his Sins against him, he would have Thought it happiness not to have been At all,
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but especially in liuing heere, to haue bin freed from feare of condemnation:
but especially in living Here, to have been freed from Fear of condemnation:
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who (I say) hath not proofe of this in himselfe, that hee hath yet liued to see by good and infallible euidence, beside that which hee desired) himselfe to be made assured of eternall glory? so true it is that God giueth his, more then they could aske or thinke:
who (I say) hath not proof of this in himself, that he hath yet lived to see by good and infallible evidence, beside that which he desired) himself to be made assured of Eternal glory? so true it is that God gives his, more then they could ask or think:
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because they aske in the name and mediation of the sonne, whose merit and intercession is infinite.
Because they ask in the name and mediation of the son, whose merit and Intercession is infinite.
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So likewise we haue oft times bin in the depth of other calamities:
So likewise we have oft times been in the depth of other calamities:
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and seeking to God for helpe therein, we haue not onely found deliuerance, but therewith blessings vnlooked for, to our great admiration and comfort.
and seeking to God for help therein, we have not only found deliverance, but therewith blessings unlooked for, to our great admiration and Comfort.
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And if God hath not giuen vs our desire that way, yet, least he should seeme any way to come short of his promise, he hath suffered the crosse to remaine, till he hath made vs see,
And if God hath not given us our desire that Way, yet, lest he should seem any Way to come short of his promise, he hath suffered the cross to remain, till he hath made us see,
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and therefore to say, that it hath turned to a farre greater benefit to vs,
and Therefore to say, that it hath turned to a Far greater benefit to us,
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then if he had presently deliuered vs out of it, or (which is more) then if he had neuer laid it vpon vs at all:
then if he had presently Delivered us out of it, or (which is more) then if he had never laid it upon us At all:
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so true it is that God giueth his more then they could looke for in asking, or thinke to receiue.
so true it is that God gives his more then they could look for in asking, or think to receive.
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This should vphold vs against grudging, when at other times wee thinke God deales too sparingly,
This should uphold us against grudging, when At other times we think God deals too sparingly,
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and shortens vs of our desires.
and shortens us of our Desires.
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But wee are blinde in obseruing these things, because we want the eye salue of faith, which onely can make vs see it to be thus.
But we Are blind in observing these things, Because we want the eye salve of faith, which only can make us see it to be thus.
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But, before I leaue this verse, another thing heere is worthy to be marked, that he doth not onely incourage vs to seeke to him earnestly, by the like large offer which he made here to this people:
But, before I leave this verse, Another thing Here is worthy to be marked, that he does not only encourage us to seek to him earnestly, by the like large offer which he made Here to this people:
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but here withall, he giueth vs sufficient incouragement to the worke, that he setteth vs about.
but Here withal, he gives us sufficient encouragement to the work, that he sets us about.
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As he doth here to the tribe of Iudah:
As he does Here to the tribe of Iudah:
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Thou (saith he) shalt fight my battels against mine enemies, and thou among others shalt goe about this worke: Thou (Says he) shalt fight my battles against mine enemies, and thou among Others shalt go about this work:
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and though this were enough to harten thee to it, in that I command thee;
and though this were enough to harten thee to it, in that I command thee;
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yet know this for thy better incouragement, that I will be with thee, assisting and blessing thee,
yet know this for thy better encouragement, that I will be with thee, assisting and blessing thee,
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yea and I will also giue thee the victory, by deliuering them into thy hands. And for better certainty to them, he telleth them, that he hath done it already,yea and I will also give thee the victory, by delivering them into thy hands. And for better certainty to them, he Telleth them, that he hath done it already,
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when yet it was to do.
when yet it was to do.
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To teach vs, that if God speake the word, it should be counted all one of vs,
To teach us, that if God speak the word, it should be counted all one of us,
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as if he had done the deed.
as if he had done the deed.
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Much like to this is that in Hebrwes 6. Where God is denied to do as ill masters doe, that is, to take no knowledge of their seruants worke:
Much like to this is that in Hebrews 6. Where God is denied to do as ill Masters do, that is, to take no knowledge of their Servants work:
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no, he is not forgetfull of his seruants labours, nor vniust to leaue them vnrewarded, but telleth them before;
no, he is not forgetful of his Servants labours, nor unjust to leave them unrewarded, but Telleth them before;
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that he will deale liberally with them. Men promise much and performe little:
that he will deal liberally with them. Men promise much and perform little:
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yea many are so vniust, that they set other about their worke, but they are neuer willing to pay them their hire,
yea many Are so unjust, that they Set other about their work, but they Are never willing to pay them their hire,
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and to come to a reckoning, because they are well content to defraud them of their due,
and to come to a reckoning, Because they Are well content to defraud them of their endue,
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and to take their labour, in a manner for nothing.
and to take their labour, in a manner for nothing.
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But God is a liberall pay-master, he promiseth afore hand more then we can looke for:
But God is a liberal paymaster, he promises afore hand more then we can look for:
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euen to make vs able and fit for the worke, that so it may not bee toilesome nor tedious vnto vs:
even to make us able and fit for the work, that so it may not be toilsome nor tedious unto us:
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beside the reward that he giueth afterwards:
beside the reward that he gives afterwards:
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euen as he did to Iosuah before, when he should leade the people at the first into the land of Canaan:
even as he did to Joshua before, when he should lead the people At the First into the land of Canaan:
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hee not onely promised him the whole land, but added therewith, I will be with thee, I will not leaue nor forsake thee.
he not only promised him the Whole land, but added therewith, I will be with thee, I will not leave nor forsake thee.
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And this being duly considered and belieued, were the strongest motiue to set vs forward cheerefully, not onely in those duties and workes of out callings, which doe cause some delight,
And this being duly considered and believed, were the Strongest motive to Set us forward cheerfully, not only in those duties and works of out callings, which do cause Some delight,
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and are ioyned with some profit:
and Are joined with Some profit:
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but also in other, which require much toile and haue nothing to incourage vs, but this, that God commands vs,
but also in other, which require much toil and have nothing to encourage us, but this, that God commands us,
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and would haue vs goe to worke otherwise, and namely, both the Magistrate and Minister to do those great works required of them, with that cheerfulnes and readines, that I haue mentioned:
and would have us go to work otherwise, and namely, both the Magistrate and Minister to do those great works required of them, with that cheerfulness and readiness, that I have mentioned:
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yea the husbandman and the artificer, after the same manner to set vpon their workes inioyned them,
yea the husbandman and the Artificer, After the same manner to Set upon their works enjoined them,
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and so likewise euen seruants, doore keepers, and hewers of wood, and drawers of water, which are the basest seruices,
and so likewise even Servants, door keepers, and hewers of wood, and drawers of water, which Are the Basest services,
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and meanest of other callings, as also the keepers of sheepe and swine, to be so occupied in their callings, that as long as they know they are in the condition in which they should liue and serue God,
and Meanest of other callings, as also the keepers of sheep and Swine, to be so occupied in their callings, that as long as they know they Are in the condition in which they should live and serve God,
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and that he will bee with them and blesse them therein, they may abide in the same with comfort, resting vpon his prouidence,
and that he will be with them and bless them therein, they may abide in the same with Comfort, resting upon his providence,
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and trusting in his promise, that they shall reape the fruit of it assuredly.
and trusting in his promise, that they shall reap the fruit of it assuredly.
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And the same I would say of women, in their places and condition, and the worke that they are occupied about, in bruing, baking, sowing, spinning,
And the same I would say of women, in their places and condition, and the work that they Are occupied about, in bruing, baking, sowing, spinning,
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and such like huswifery but that I should stay to long.
and such like housewifery but that I should stay to long.
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The which behauiour so heauenly in their earthly businesse, would better become them, (a man would thinke) and should be desired and sought for of them, if they were wise:
The which behaviour so heavenly in their earthly business, would better become them, (a man would think) and should be desired and sought for of them, if they were wise:
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that so they might liue cheerefully and peaceably:
that so they might live cheerfully and peaceably:
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it would better become them (I say) then the life which now they leade, which for the most part, is led distrustfully, vnquietly, in fretting, raging,
it would better become them (I say) then the life which now they lead, which for the most part, is led distrustfully, unquietly, in fretting, raging,
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and earthly mindednes, &c. And all because they trust not in God for successe, neither belieue that he will be with them to direct and helpe them,
and earthly Mindedness, etc. And all Because they trust not in God for success, neither believe that he will be with them to Direct and help them,
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as also to giue a good end to their labours, though they do not alwayes attaine the outward profit which they seeke:
as also to give a good end to their labours, though they do not always attain the outward profit which they seek:
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God prouiding better for them, euen in that hardnes, (as they count it) that their contentation and patience, shall be a greater blessing to them,
God providing better for them, even in that hardness, (as they count it) that their contentation and patience, shall be a greater blessing to them,
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then if they had inioyed all the commodity that might haue bin looked for of them.
then if they had enjoyed all the commodity that might have been looked for of them.
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Oh wofull people, who like not their labours and worke, which God allotteth and appointeth to them:
O woeful people, who like not their labours and work, which God allots and appoints to them:
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But (to be short) seeing yee will long (no doubt) to heare the end;
But (to be short) seeing ye will long (no doubt) to hear the end;
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but take in hand what they thinke good, and therein promise to themselues, as the worldly men did who are mentioned in Saint Iames, namely, what gaine they shall haue without the promise of God:
but take in hand what they think good, and therein promise to themselves, as the worldly men did who Are mentioned in Saint James, namely, what gain they shall have without the promise of God:
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and therefore, if they be disappointed, they could finde in their hearts to contend with God,
and Therefore, if they be disappointed, they could find in their hearts to contend with God,
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for not yeelding their hope and desire vnto them, for though they will not bee directed by him, what and how they should do:
for not yielding their hope and desire unto them, for though they will not be directed by him, what and how they should do:
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yet they will quarrell and dispute with him, if they faile of that they looke for:
yet they will quarrel and dispute with him, if they fail of that they look for:
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for what else are their secret murmurings and frettings;
for what Else Are their secret murmurings and frettings;
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but against him in their disappointments? Thus we see how ill they prouide for themselues, who take not the worke they goe about from God, that so they might also prosper therein:
but against him in their disappointments? Thus we see how ill they provide for themselves, who take not the work they go about from God, that so they might also prosper therein:
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but they are wise, and shall not repent it, who, as Iudah heere did, desire God to teach them what his good pleasure is, to haue them to do:
but they Are wise, and shall not Repent it, who, as Iudah Here did, desire God to teach them what his good pleasure is, to have them to do:
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for therein they are sure that it shall goe well with them, whatsoeuer they take in hand.
for therein they Are sure that it shall go well with them, whatsoever they take in hand.
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In which respect Dauid wished the meanest place in Gods house, that is to say, where he ruleth:
In which respect David wished the Meanest place in God's house, that is to say, where he Ruleth:
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rather then the greatest and highest elsewhere.
rather then the greatest and highest elsewhere.
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Wel shewing by his example, that the poore who in their simplicitie can make the like choice, may liue farre more sweetly and peaceably,
Well showing by his Exampl, that the poor who in their simplicity can make the like choice, may live Far more sweetly and peaceably,
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then the mightiest which refuse to learne so to do: and that Salomon ment, when he said:
then the Mightiest which refuse to Learn so to do: and that Solomon meant, when he said:
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A dish of greene hearbs with peace, is better then a staled oxe with strife. A dish of green herbs with peace, is better then a staled ox with strife.
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But from this and such like places it is obiected, that God dealt farre better with that people,
But from this and such like places it is objected, that God dealt Far better with that people,
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then he doth in these daies with vs. For they in a particular doubt or trouble might goe and aske counsell of God,
then he does in these days with us For they in a particular doubt or trouble might go and ask counsel of God,
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and he gaue them an answere againe thereto: which if he did grant to vs in like manner;
and he gave them an answer again thereto: which if he did grant to us in like manner;
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then (they say) we had good cause in deede why we should serue God,
then (they say) we had good cause in deed why we should serve God,
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as readily and ioyfully, as they did: but we haue no such libertie to aske in that manner:
as readily and joyfully, as they did: but we have no such liberty to ask in that manner:
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nor the like prerogatiue in his answering vs againe.
nor the like prerogative in his answering us again.
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To the which I say, that this liberty was granted them in one respect, (which diminisheth nothing of Gods fauour to vs) and this it is:
To the which I say, that this liberty was granted them in one respect, (which diminisheth nothing of God's favour to us) and this it is:
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That people of Israel had a promise of God, that their common wealth should in some sort abide vnto Christs comming.
That people of Israel had a promise of God, that their Common wealth should in Some sort abide unto Christ coming.
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so it was, that they enioyed not that which they sought and went for;
so it was, that they enjoyed not that which they sought and went for;
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For the which cause, when they were in great ieopardy to be rooted out by enemies, God gaue them leaue thus to aske of him what they should do,
For the which cause, when they were in great jeopardy to be rooted out by enemies, God gave them leave thus to ask of him what they should do,
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and he resolued and satisfied them according to the promise which he had made them, to wit, that they should not be driuen out of the land:
and he resolved and satisfied them according to the promise which he had made them, to wit, that they should not be driven out of the land:
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whereby they knew, that those troubles should not be (as they feared) their vtter ouerthrow.
whereby they knew, that those Troubles should not be (as they feared) their utter overthrow.
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And as for their captiuity afterwards, it was but for a season, and they were at the appointed time, restored againe, and returned into their owne land.
And as for their captivity afterwards, it was but for a season, and they were At the appointed time, restored again, and returned into their own land.
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Now what great prerogatiue had they by such answeres from God about that particular, more then an earthly benefit? They had this temporary blessing which they needed:
Now what great prerogative had they by such answers from God about that particular, more then an earthly benefit? They had this temporary blessing which they needed:
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we as we haue it not, so we stand in no need of it.
we as we have it not, so we stand in no need of it.
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But we haue farre greater then they had, as the meanes of our saluation farre more cleerely brought to light,
But we have Far greater then they had, as the means of our salvation Far more clearly brought to Light,
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and this is the greatest of all benefits.
and this is the greatest of all benefits.
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And seeing wee haue many bookes of holy Scripture which they had not, especially when these things were done, which now are spoken of:
And seeing we have many books of holy Scripture which they had not, especially when these things were done, which now Are spoken of:
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as the Prophets and the new Testament, wee may well allow them somewhat, which we want.
as the prophets and the new Testament, we may well allow them somewhat, which we want.
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And for praying to God, either about and for things heauenly or earthly, we haue farre more easie accesse to God,
And for praying to God, either about and for things heavenly or earthly, we have Far more easy access to God,
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then they had, this one thing excepted, that they had this one liberty granted them, (as I haue said.) And it would aswell appeare by the fruit of our prayers,
then they had, this one thing excepted, that they had this one liberty granted them, (as I have said.) And it would aswell appear by the fruit of our Prayers,
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if we were zealous, and oft, and constant therein with vprightnes of heart in the vse of that liberty of praying,
if we were zealous, and oft, and constant therein with uprightness of heart in the use of that liberty of praying,
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as God hath allowed and taught vs to doe. But it followeth in the third verse.
as God hath allowed and taught us to do. But it follows in the third verse.
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THE SECOND SERMON VPON THE FIRST CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. Vers. 3. 4. VERS. 3. And Iudah said vnto Simeon his brother, come vp with me into my lott, that we may fight against the Canaanites,
THE SECOND SERMON UPON THE FIRST CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. Vers. 3. 4. VERS. 3. And Iudah said unto Simeon his brother, come up with me into my lot, that we may fight against the Canaanites,
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and I will goe with thee into thy lot; and Simeon went with him. and I will go with thee into thy lot; and Simeon went with him.
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ALthough God had promised to deliuer the Canaanites into the hands of Iudah, yet it was not to the end they should sitte idle; and waite for it:
ALthough God had promised to deliver the Canaanites into the hands of Iudah, yet it was not to the end they should sit idle; and wait for it:
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but that they being so well incouraged, should vse such helpe thereto, as was at hand,
but that they being so well encouraged, should use such help thereto, as was At hand,
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and such whereby they might bring it to passe.
and such whereby they might bring it to pass.
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And because the tribe of Simeon his brother had his possessions mixed with, and lying among the fields of Iudah; therefore they called him to helpe them,
And Because the tribe of Simeon his brother had his possessions mixed with, and lying among the fields of Iudah; Therefore they called him to help them,
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and they two mutually assisted one the other. So that there neere dwelling and neighbourhood caused them to defend one the other.
and they two mutually assisted one the other. So that there near Dwelling and neighbourhood caused them to defend one the other.
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From their practise and example, iustified by the Scripture, we learne two lessons: First, that although God hath promised any blessing to vs of his owne free goodnes,
From their practice and Exampl, justified by the Scripture, we Learn two Lessons: First, that although God hath promised any blessing to us of his own free Goodness,
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yet it is no let to our faith to vse all good meanes that he offereth vs,
yet it is no let to our faith to use all good means that he Offereth us,
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for the effecting of the same:
for the effecting of the same:
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but rather we ought to doe so, as Iudah here did, for as they were to ioyne both Gods promise and prouidence together in this action of warre;
but rather we ought to do so, as Iudah Here did, for as they were to join both God's promise and providence together in this actium of war;
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so are we bound to doe in al actions of peace; I meane to beleeue the one and serue the other, as we haue seene.
so Are we bound to do in all actions of peace; I mean to believe the one and serve the other, as we have seen.
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And we should tempt God if we doe otherwise. And so we are commanded to doe:
And we should tempt God if we do otherwise. And so we Are commanded to do:
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When God promised helpe in the Psalme, yet he willeth all his to waite for it by meanes vsing, fitte and like to bring it to passe: For thus he saith;
When God promised help in the Psalm, yet he wills all his to wait for it by means using, fit and like to bring it to pass: For thus he Says;
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commit thy way to me and be thou doing good, and I will bring it to passe. commit thy Way to me and be thou doing good, and I will bring it to pass.
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Therefore Dauid, when God had stablished the kingdome in his hands by promise, yet in the treason of Absalom his sonne, he did not onely prouide for himselfe to saue his life,
Therefore David, when God had established the Kingdom in his hands by promise, yet in the treason of Absalom his son, he did not only provide for himself to save his life,
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and keepe the kingdome to himselfe by flying, but he vsed also the helpe of Hushai the Arkite,
and keep the Kingdom to himself by flying, but he used also the help of Hushai the Arkite,
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and the sonnes of the Priestes Ionathan and Ahimaaz, to frustrate the attempts of Absolom.
and the Sons of the Priests Ionathan and Ahimaaz, to frustrate the attempts of Absalom.
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And when Paul had receiued answere from God by an Angell, that there should not one of them that were in the shippe with him, lose their life in that dangerous voyage and sore tempest;
And when Paul had received answer from God by an Angel, that there should not one of them that were in the ship with him, loose their life in that dangerous voyage and soar tempest;
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yet afterwards, when the mariners would haue gone out of the shippe; Paul said to the Centurion, Except these abide in the shippe, ye cannot be safe.
yet afterwards, when the Mariners would have gone out of the ship; Paul said to the Centurion, Except these abide in the ship, you cannot be safe.
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Therefore Salomon saith, that the slothfull who will not worke in Sommer shall starue in Winter.
Therefore Solomon Says, that the slothful who will not work in Summer shall starve in Winter.
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Dauid, though anoynted King in Sauls stead, yet did so much the more cherefully vse meanes to attaine it, by how much he was secured of the issue by promise:David, though anointed King in Saul's stead, yet did so much the more cheerfully use means to attain it, by how much he was secured of the issue by promise:
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Euen so wee (except God should reueale his meaning to be otherwise, that is to helpe without meanes) are bound to doe in all actions both spirituall and temporall:
Even so we (except God should reveal his meaning to be otherwise, that is to help without means) Are bound to do in all actions both spiritual and temporal:
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neither can we haue peace otherwise, whither we enioy our desire or not.
neither can we have peace otherwise, whither we enjoy our desire or not.
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This doctrine we haue great cause to learne and marke well, for both in matters of this life,
This Doctrine we have great cause to Learn and mark well, for both in matters of this life,
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and also concerning our saluation, we must be guided by it. If in sicknes, pouerty, or any other bodily distresse wee feele cause to complaine;
and also Concerning our salvation, we must be guided by it. If in sickness, poverty, or any other bodily distress we feel cause to complain;
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then with our prayer of faith vse we the helpe of the Physition;
then with our prayer of faith use we the help of the physician;
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labour we diligently in our calling, and vse we all other good meanes, as we haue occasion,
labour we diligently in our calling, and use we all other good means, as we have occasion,
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and as godlines will suffer, to obtaine and come by that helpe which we want, and God hath promised.
and as godliness will suffer, to obtain and come by that help which we want, and God hath promised.
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So in the trouble of minde, wherein we haue large promises of Gods vpholding and comforting vs, repaire we to the men and brethren, who as they are skilfull to wound,
So in the trouble of mind, wherein we have large promises of God's upholding and comforting us, repair we to the men and brothers, who as they Are skilful to wound,
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so are they also to heale; and God who hath promised, will thereby, and by the like meanes, send deliuerance.
so Are they also to heal; and God who hath promised, will thereby, and by the like means, send deliverance.
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And here slacknes and negligence are much to be taken heed of, then the which there is no greater bane,
And Here slackness and negligence Are much to be taken heed of, then the which there is no greater bane,
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if we by faith waite for the promise: yet there is another extremity to be auoided, as wel as the neglecting of meanes,
if we by faith wait for the promise: yet there is Another extremity to be avoided, as well as the neglecting of means,
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and that is, that we ascribe not so much to them, that we tie God thereto,
and that is, that we ascribe not so much to them, that we tie God thereto,
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so that if we vse them, we imagine we cannot faile of the helpe we desire.
so that if we use them, we imagine we cannot fail of the help we desire.
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In one of these two extremities, wicked men are continually holden, that either they vse no meanes, (as they that hearing God hath elected to saluation those whom he will saue;
In one of these two extremities, wicked men Are continually held, that either they use no means, (as they that hearing God hath elected to salvation those whom he will save;
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conclude, that if they be elected, they shall be saued, howsoeuer they liue, whereas God hath praedestinated the meanes,
conclude, that if they be elected, they shall be saved, howsoever they live, whereas God hath predestinated the means,
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as well as decreed the ende:) or if they vse meanes, they attribute all to them, and nothing to God:
as well as decreed the end:) or if they use means, they attribute all to them, and nothing to God:
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as they who glory of their great wealth, which by their wisedome and trauaile they haue gotten, which is to sacrifice to their nets.
as they who glory of their great wealth, which by their Wisdom and travail they have got, which is to sacrifice to their nets.
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And thus much of the first point.
And thus much of the First point.
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The second thing that we haue to learne of these men of Iudah, is that as they vsed the helpe of their next neighbour Simeon (as they might more commodiously doe then those who were farther off:
The second thing that we have to Learn of these men of Iudah, is that as they used the help of their next neighbour Simeon (as they might more commodiously do then those who were farther off:
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so it is to instruct vs, that there should be loue and a readines to helpe one another,
so it is to instruct us, that there should be love and a readiness to help one Another,
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as neede requireth among neighbours, and not an vnkinde refusing mutually to be aiding one another,
as need requires among neighbours, and not an unkind refusing mutually to be aiding one Another,
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as though we could liue alone on earth, because sometimes we haue no neede one of another;
as though we could live alone on earth, Because sometime we have no need one of Another;
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and as though Christs charge were so little to be regarded of louing one another.
and as though Christ charge were so little to be regarded of loving one Another.
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For who seeth not that it is an easie matter to bee at peace with strangers, with whom a man hath no dealings,
For who sees not that it is an easy matter to be At peace with Strangers, with whom a man hath no dealings,
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The reasons why wee ought to haue a great care of this dutie is, (besides Christs commandement) first, seeing one time or other all stand in need of the helpe and gifts one of another.
The Reasons why we ought to have a great care of this duty is, (beside Christ Commandment) First, seeing one time or other all stand in need of the help and Gifts one of Another.
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I to day, and thou to morrow, and God hath dealt with the societies of men as with the members of the bodie;
I to day, and thou to morrow, and God hath dealt with the societies of men as with the members of the body;
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giuing to euery member a distinct facultie, that they might all agree to the good of the whole, seeing that none could well be spared without blemish.
giving to every member a distinct faculty, that they might all agree to the good of the Whole, seeing that none could well be spared without blemish.
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Secondly, neighbours are set neere in habitation, to the end they should bee neerely knit together in affection,
Secondly, neighbours Are Set near in habitation, to the end they should be nearly knit together in affection,
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and be readier to helpe, then they who are farther off. The benefit of this, though it be greatest in trouble;
and be Readier to help, then they who Are farther off. The benefit of this, though it be greatest in trouble;
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yet it is in all times amiable and full of comfort.
yet it is in all times amiable and full of Comfort.
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It is preserued by due and daily meeting in the publike assemblies at the preaching of the word, prayer and the vse of the Sacraments:
It is preserved by due and daily meeting in the public assemblies At the preaching of the word, prayer and the use of the Sacraments:
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also priuately, as they may conueniently, by good communication, and by kind greetings, salutations, and auoiding all wronging one another,
also privately, as they may conveniently, by good communication, and by kind greetings, salutations, and avoiding all wronging one Another,
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and discourtesies, in word, deede or countenance.
and discourtesies, in word, deed or countenance.
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Whereto they who will not be subiect, and that readily, knowing that they nourish and vphold neighbourhood and loue thereby, they shew that they are willing to breake off this knot.
Whereto they who will not be Subject, and that readily, knowing that they nourish and uphold neighbourhood and love thereby, they show that they Are willing to break off this knot.
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It is hindred by selfe-loue, whiles euery man regardeth himselfe onely, or for the most part:
It is hindered by Self-love, while every man Regardeth himself only, or for the most part:
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and especially where men are more frowardly and churlishly disposed, who had neede oft to remember the words of our Sauiour, saying, Hereby shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye loue one another.
and especially where men Are more frowardly and churlishly disposed, who had need oft to Remember the words of our Saviour, saying, Hereby shall all men know that you Are my Disciples, if you love one Another.
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But I cannot tell how it commeth to passe, that one man is a wolfe and lion to another, (yea,
But I cannot tell how it comes to pass, that one man is a wolf and Lion to Another, (yea,
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euen such as dwell together neerer then in one towne,) by his Nabal - like churlishnes,
even such as dwell together nearer then in one town,) by his Nabal - like churlishness,
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and blockish, if not mischieuous, behauiour:
and blockish, if not mischievous, behaviour:
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who when they should also the more neerely be linked together, doe thereby take occasion to be sooner wearie one of another;
who when they should also the more nearly be linked together, do thereby take occasion to be sooner weary one of Another;
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to contend also, and fall out for small trifles, as there shal not want matter sundrie waies,
to contend also, and fallen out for small trifles, as there shall not want matter sundry ways,
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if men be not carefull to preuent the same. Wherein yet this is worse; that such as are euer at iarre with one or other that dwell neere them,
if men be not careful to prevent the same. Wherein yet this is Worse; that such as Are ever At jar with one or other that dwell near them,
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or with them, doe couer their sinne by answering, they agree well enough with others who are farre from them.
or with them, do cover their sin by answering, they agree well enough with Others who Are Far from them.
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Whereas it were monstrous if we deserued bad report among them who know vs not.
Whereas it were monstrous if we deserved bad report among them who know us not.
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but from them especially, with whom wee dwell and conuerse vsually and deale: for thus he saith to the Corinthians amongst whom he had liued;
but from them especially, with whom we dwell and converse usually and deal: for thus he Says to the Corinthians among whom he had lived;
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This is our reioycing, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicitie and godly purenesse wee haue had our conuersation in the world, This is our rejoicing, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly pureness we have had our Conversation in the world,
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and most of all toward you. and most of all towards you.
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And to draw to an end in this point also, it should be throughly resolued to euery good Christian, not to grieue and offend the meanest that he liueth with, either by priuat contention,
And to draw to an end in this point also, it should be thoroughly resolved to every good Christian, not to grieve and offend the Meanest that he lives with, either by private contention,
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or iniuring them, or by any other reprochfull behauiour;
or injuring them, or by any other reproachful behaviour;
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but to liue peaceably with them, so much as in him lieth, and to looke carefully that he do so,
but to live peaceably with them, so much as in him lies, and to look carefully that he do so,
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and offer them friendly and good measure;
and offer them friendly and good measure;
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that so he may stop the mouthes of the ill disposed, and haue interest in the other:
that so he may stop the mouths of the ill disposed, and have Interest in the other:
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such persons when God shal visit them, to bring them on to Christian religion, and exhort them,
such Persons when God shall visit them, to bring them on to Christian Religion, and exhort them,
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and so to haue hope to bring them to repentance, and thereby to inioy the fruit of such wise, kind,
and so to have hope to bring them to Repentance, and thereby to enjoy the fruit of such wise, kind,
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and peaceable liuing with them, in loue and inward comfort, which passeth vnderstanding.
and peaceable living with them, in love and inward Comfort, which passes understanding.
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But yet if any will needs breake off from vs, because wee will not haue fellowship with them in the vnfruitfull workes of darknesse, and walke after the same excesse of riot that they doe;
But yet if any will needs break off from us, Because we will not have fellowship with them in the unfruitful works of darkness, and walk After the same excess of riot that they do;
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here we must remember, that we must ioyne speech with holinesse, and no further. And (though it grieue vs) forgoe that agreement, which we cannot lawfully hold:
Here we must Remember, that we must join speech with holiness, and no further. And (though it grieve us) forgo that agreement, which we cannot lawfully hold:
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and wee should be comforted in this, that we haue sought it as much as in vs lieth.
and we should be comforted in this, that we have sought it as much as in us lies.
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Thus as I haue shewed Gods people how to keepe neighbourhood and loue one with another, that they may beware of strāgers, which neuer doth good:
Thus as I have showed God's people how to keep neighbourhood and love one with Another, that they may beware of Strangers, which never does good:
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so I will giue a watchword to the vnruly and disobedient, of their grosse and common contentions and iarres, with such as they liue among, wishing them to consider,
so I will give a watchword to the unruly and disobedient, of their gross and Common contentions and jars, with such as they live among, wishing them to Consider,
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how wearisome they make their liues and displeasing, and therefore to studie to liue quietly,
how wearisome they make their lives and displeasing, and Therefore to study to live quietly,
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and not to be companions in euill with them, to thinke thus, that if Gods deare seruants sometime disagree,
and not to be Sodales in evil with them, to think thus, that if God's deer Servants sometime disagree,
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So to make a shew of much forwardnesse, and to haue no heart nor readinesse to doe as men pretend;
So to make a show of much forwardness, and to have no heart nor readiness to do as men pretend;
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and liue vnkindly, for that they haue no more grace; (though they haue some;) then much more they should begin to auoid and mislike all such their vncharitablenesse,
and live unkindly, for that they have no more grace; (though they have Some;) then much more they should begin to avoid and mislike all such their uncharitableness,
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and other ill parts of their liues who haue no grace; and that speedily; lest if they bite one another, they be consumed one of another.
and other ill parts of their lives who have no grace; and that speedily; lest if they bite one Another, they be consumed one of Another.
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I deny not, but they haue shew of neighbourly fellowship, among them, but it is most chiefly in wickednesse, wherein many ioyne easily together;
I deny not, but they have show of neighbourly fellowship, among them, but it is most chiefly in wickedness, wherein many join Easily together;
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but as concerning friendship, they are inconstant and hollow, and are onely friends while they haue that which they would haue,
but as Concerning friendship, they Are inconstant and hollow, and Are only Friends while they have that which they would have,
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and no longer, nor no further. And this of them briefly and by the way. And now seeing I haue said;
and no longer, nor no further. And this of them briefly and by the Way. And now seeing I have said;
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I will adde a word to another sort, and that is this:
I will add a word to Another sort, and that is this:
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that if the neerest in place and kindred, should bee most neere in affection, (as the very law of nature teacheth,
that if the nearest in place and kindred, should be most near in affection, (as the very law of nature Teaches,
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and all will acknowledge) how much more then the married couples? In whom to see this band of loue broken, it is not only strange, but monstrous.
and all will acknowledge) how much more then the married couples? In whom to see this band of love broken, it is not only strange, but monstrous.
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And let this shame all such to heare this, seeing that which hath before been spoken in reproofe of others, who offend this way, shall most of all condemne them.
And let this shame all such to hear this, seeing that which hath before been spoken in reproof of Others, who offend this Way, shall most of all condemn them.
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It followeth in the next verse. Vers. 4. And Iuda went vp, and the Lord deliuered the Canaanites,
It follows in the next verse. Vers. 4. And Iuda went up, and the Lord Delivered the Canaanites,
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and the Perezites into their hands, and they slew of them in Bezek ten thousand men. and the Perezites into their hands, and they slew of them in Bezek ten thousand men.
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Iudah, as he was commanded of God, so he did:Iudah, as he was commanded of God, so he did:
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for so it is said here, hee went vp, &c. so that as he counselled with the Lord, what he should doe;
for so it is said Here, he went up, etc. so that as he counseled with the Lord, what he should do;
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euen so, when hee knew his mind, he was as ready to obey.
even so, when he knew his mind, he was as ready to obey.
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This condemneth the rash zeale of many, who are as readie to aske and goe to the word,
This Condemneth the rash zeal of many, who Are as ready to ask and go to the word,
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and pray in the congregation after their manner, as the best: but they consider not why they doe so;
and pray in the congregation After their manner, as the best: but they Consider not why they do so;
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as though they thought God were pleased with such halfe seruice as they vse, much like to Saul who was forward to sacrifice, thinking God to be highly pleased therewith:
as though they Thought God were pleased with such half service as they use, much like to Saul who was forward to sacrifice, thinking God to be highly pleased therewith:
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but as for the obeying the commandement of God in destroying the Amalekites, he was farre from it, he did it by halues,
but as for the obeying the Commandment of God in destroying the Amalekites, he was Far from it, he did it by halves,
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so that the Prophet Samuel was faine to say to him, Hath God as great pleasure in burnt sacrifice, as that his voice should be obeyed? Behold, to obey is better then sacrifice;
so that the Prophet Samuel was feign to say to him, Hath God as great pleasure in burned sacrifice, as that his voice should be obeyed? Behold, to obey is better then sacrifice;
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and to hearken is better then the fat of rams. and to harken is better then the fat of rams.
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and to say, Lord, Lord, and not to bee willing to doe his will, is abomination to the Lord.
and to say, Lord, Lord, and not to be willing to do his will, is abomination to the Lord.
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For he loueth truth in the inward parts:
For he loves truth in the inward parts:
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he saith, Oh that there were an hart in this people, to keepe all my commandements alwaies, that it might goe well with them.
he Says, O that there were an heart in this people, to keep all my Commandments always, that it might go well with them.
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God cannot abide that men should shew more then is in them;
God cannot abide that men should show more then is in them;
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which also his seruant Paul abhorred to doe, as we reade in that place to the Corinthians, saying:
which also his servant Paul abhorred to do, as we read in that place to the Corinthians, saying:
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I would haue none thinke otherwise of me then they see in me.
I would have none think otherwise of me then they see in me.
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Thus we see, what vse we ought to make of this example of Iudah, that is, to giue God this honour, that as wee pray and resort to him to know his will,
Thus we see, what use we ought to make of this Exampl of Iudah, that is, to give God this honour, that as we pray and resort to him to know his will,
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so we be as ready to indeuour to doe it;
so we be as ready to endeavour to do it;
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and to seeke to be faithfull and true seruants vnto him, rather then to be so accounted,
and to seek to be faithful and true Servants unto him, rather then to be so accounted,
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for it shall otherwise be little to our comfort. This of Iudahs obeying, now let vs see what the Lord did to him.
for it shall otherwise be little to our Comfort. This of Judas obeying, now let us see what the Lord did to him.
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We haue heard of the promise made to thē by God of subduing the Canaanites;
We have herd of the promise made to them by God of subduing the Canaanites;
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now it is shewed how he performed it, in this, that the men of Iudah slew 10000. men of them,
now it is showed how he performed it, in this, that the men of Iudah slew 10000. men of them,
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& of another people that ioyned with them, namely, the Perezites, which were also of the 7. cursed nations. (And heere this victorie is briefly set down,
& of Another people that joined with them, namely, the Perezites, which were also of the 7. cursed Nations. (And Here this victory is briefly Set down,
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but the maner how it was gotten, is more at large laid forth in the verses following).
but the manner how it was got, is more At large laid forth in the Verses following).
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The rest of them (seeing their armie was very great) it is to be thought, fled away, out of whom their King was taken and caught.
The rest of them (seeing their army was very great) it is to be Thought, fled away, out of whom their King was taken and caught.
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By this the Lords keeping of promise with Iudah, we see it prooued, which was before affirmed, that God hauing spoke the word once, it is as much as if hee had done the deed, his word and deed are both one.
By this the lords keeping of promise with Iudah, we see it proved, which was before affirmed, that God having spoke the word once, it is as much as if he had done the deed, his word and deed Are both one.
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Which, in so great matters especially as he promiseth, is worthie to be regarded. For we may say now of our selues, as the Prophet said of former times;
Which, in so great matters especially as he promises, is worthy to be regarded. For we may say now of our selves, as the Prophet said of former times;
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Our fathers hoped in him, and were not disappointed: they put their trust in him, and were not confounded. Our Father's hoped in him, and were not disappointed: they put their trust in him, and were not confounded.
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This, when wee see how hardly it is found in men to keepe their promise, and that they cannot bee trusted of their word, though they promise;
This, when we see how hardly it is found in men to keep their promise, and that they cannot be trusted of their word, though they promise;
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yea, and bind it with an oath, no, though they be depended on in waightie cases;
yea, and bind it with an oath, no, though they be depended on in weighty cases;
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and moderateth his chastisements accordingly, and promising that he will lay no more on vs then he will make vs able to goe vnder;
and moderateth his chastisements accordingly, and promising that he will lay no more on us then he will make us able to go under;
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this (I say) should make vs to thinke our estate twice happie, who may be allowed to rest and put our affiance in God, without feare of being disappointed in the greatest matters.
this (I say) should make us to think our estate twice happy, who may be allowed to rest and put our affiance in God, without Fear of being disappointed in the greatest matters.
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For if wee can but wait patiently, wee may bee sure it shall come to passe which he hath promised;
For if we can but wait patiently, we may be sure it shall come to pass which he hath promised;
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yea, till heauen and earth perish, one iot or tittle of that which he hath spoken, shall not faile, but be fulfilled.
yea, till heaven and earth perish, one jot or tittle of that which he hath spoken, shall not fail, but be fulfilled.
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What comfort ought this to bring to all beleeuing Christians, who haue promises made them by him of temporary deliuerances,
What Comfort ought this to bring to all believing Christians, who have promises made them by him of temporary Deliverances,
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and benefits, and of eternall happinesse? Oh what were wanting here, if there were faith to beleeue them? Besides,
and benefits, and of Eternal happiness? O what were wanting Here, if there were faith to believe them? Beside,
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whereas it is one of the greatest griefes of Gods people to see vile men prosper in their wickednesse,
whereas it is one of the greatest griefs of God's people to see vile men prosper in their wickedness,
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and to flourish as the greene bay tree, and to haue more pleasure, honor, and wealth,
and to flourish as the green bay tree, and to have more pleasure, honour, and wealth,
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then they could looke for, whereby they seeme to men, to be here placed in an immortalitie;
then they could look for, whereby they seem to men, to be Here placed in an immortality;
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yet seeing it is certaine they shall come to naught, and to destruction, who abide in that estate, for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it, what patience and contentment should this bee to the faithfull, to remaine constant in their hope and well doing,
yet seeing it is certain they shall come to nought, and to destruction, who abide in that estate, for the Mouth of the Lord hath spoken it, what patience and contentment should this be to the faithful, to remain constant in their hope and well doing,
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though they haue many discouragements? and to wait with patience a little while, seeing he that will come, will come, and not tarrie.
though they have many discouragements? and to wait with patience a little while, seeing he that will come, will come, and not tarry.
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But this point is often taught, therefore it shall suffice to haue said this of it:
But this point is often taught, Therefore it shall suffice to have said this of it:
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only applie wee this truth to the bad in Gods threatnings, as the promise hath been applied to the beleeuers, that if he threaten them,
only apply we this truth to the bad in God's threatenings, as the promise hath been applied to the believers, that if he threaten them,
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and they stand it out with him, he will surely pay them home, as he dealt with Nebuchadnezzar and others.
and they stand it out with him, he will surely pay them home, as he dealt with Nebuchadnezzar and Others.
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Now for Gods deliuering the Canaanites into their hands, wee must know, that this was done without all iniustice and seuerity, (which some wil be ready enough to thinke otherwise of) though there be no mention here made of their desertes and transgressions:
Now for God's delivering the Canaanites into their hands, we must know, that this was done without all injustice and severity, (which Some will be ready enough to think otherwise of) though there be no mention Here made of their deserts and transgressions:
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but it is manifest in the Scriptures, that they were most grieuous. And that appeares by the Lords owne words in the booke of Genesis:
but it is manifest in the Scriptures, that they were most grievous. And that appears by the lords own words in the book of Genesis:
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where, when hee would shew a reason, why hee would hold the posteritie of Abraham so long a season in Egypt,
where, when he would show a reason, why he would hold the posterity of Abraham so long a season in Egypt,
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before they came into the land of promise, he makes it to be this, namely,
before they Come into the land of promise, he makes it to be this, namely,
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for that the sins of the Canaanites were not then come to the ful, which time then was not,
for that the Sins of the Canaanites were not then come to the full, which time then was not,
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it is (most certainly) our great sin, when we labor not to containe our selues meekly,
it is (most Certainly) our great since, when we labour not to contain our selves meekly,
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but now was fulfilled and come to passe, and therefore they were now iustly punished; Abrahams seed being long before this, brought out of the Egyptian bondage.
but now was fulfilled and come to pass, and Therefore they were now justly punished; Abrahams seed being long before this, brought out of the Egyptian bondage.
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Now as the sinne of the Canaanites was growne ripe and knowne to God to be come a great height,
Now as the sin of the Canaanites was grown ripe and known to God to be come a great height,
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though it be not here set downe; (yea, though it be not manifest to all that read the storie) and yet cleare enough,
though it be not Here Set down; (yea, though it be not manifest to all that read the story) and yet clear enough,
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as I haue said, and therefore they suffered and were punished most iustly:
as I have said, and Therefore they suffered and were punished most justly:
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so we that heare this must be perswaded, that God dealeth most righteously in all his visitations and iudgements,
so we that hear this must be persuaded, that God deals most righteously in all his visitations and Judgments,
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though men do not alwaies see the cause. Which we haue great need well to learne;
though men do not always see the cause. Which we have great need well to Learn;
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seeing we are readie with Cain to to charge God with rigour and hard dealing, by the smallest occasion,
seeing we Are ready with Cain to to charge God with rigour and hard dealing, by the Smallest occasion,
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when (yet) we neither haue argument to vphold vs, and we might haue learned of Iob, that there is no disputing with God;
when (yet) we neither have argument to uphold us, and we might have learned of Job, that there is no disputing with God;
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(and if he gaue vs nothing at all, yet he should owe vs nothing, we are indebted to him for all that we haue.)
(and if he gave us nothing At all, yet he should owe us nothing, we Are indebted to him for all that we have.)
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This Dauid confessed, when the Lord corrected him:
This David confessed, when the Lord corrected him:
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and whereas he might haue been thought to haue dealt too hardly with him, reproouing him so sharpely,
and whereas he might have been Thought to have dealt too hardly with him, reproving him so sharply,
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and sending so heauie a message to him, as he did by the Prophet Nathan, yet Dauid himselfe confesseth his fault to haue been so heinous, and his sinne so great, that God did shew mercie in correcting him, rather then seueritie;
and sending so heavy a message to him, as he did by the Prophet Nathan, yet David himself Confesses his fault to have been so heinous, and his sin so great, that God did show mercy in correcting him, rather then severity;
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and added this, that hee should alwaies be iustified, and found righteous, howsoeuer men should iudge of him.
and added this, that he should always be justified, and found righteous, howsoever men should judge of him.
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This, though men dare not in words denie, if they should be asked what their opinion is, concerning it:
This, though men Dare not in words deny, if they should be asked what their opinion is, Concerning it:
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yet when God taketh them seuerally in hand, and that his rods be vpon themselues, rare are they, that shall then be of that mind,
yet when God Takes them severally in hand, and that his rods be upon themselves, rare Are they, that shall then be of that mind,
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and so confesse to him, or before men, especially if their afflictions bee long, or smarty, that yet the Lord is iust, & his dealings are righteous:
and so confess to him, or before men, especially if their afflictions be long, or smarty, that yet the Lord is just, & his dealings Are righteous:
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but rather they crie out impatiently, that they are handled as no other men be,
but rather they cry out impatiently, that they Are handled as no other men be,
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and that they would they had any other afflictiō vpon thē in stead of that which they suffer.
and that they would they had any other affliction upon them in stead of that which they suffer.
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And if they be exhorted to patience, they ask with the wicked king Iehoram, how can they attend on God any longer, in their so great calamities;
And if they be exhorted to patience, they ask with the wicked King Jehoram, how can they attend on God any longer, in their so great calamities;
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whereas he hauing a mercifull respect of vs, regardeth, what wee are fit to beare,
whereas he having a merciful respect of us, Regardeth, what we Are fit to bear,
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and to see so much amisse (as ful easily we may) in our euill hearts and liues,
and to see so much amiss (as full Easily we may) in our evil hearts and lives,
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as that we may say alwaies in his sorest correcting of vs, the Lord is righteous, and euer to bee praised.
as that we may say always in his Sorest correcting of us, the Lord is righteous, and ever to be praised.
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Secondly, this should teach vs, not to take part with the wicked, in moning and pitying them for that he so pursueth them,
Secondly, this should teach us, not to take part with the wicked, in moaning and pitying them for that he so pursueth them,
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when wee see the hand of God vpon them, but rather iustifie God, nay, giue thanks vnto him for his iust dealing with them:
when we see the hand of God upon them, but rather justify God, nay, give thanks unto him for his just dealing with them:
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and although we wish their saluation, yet wee may reioyce in their punishment, euen as mourne for their impunity, when they prouoke them.
and although we wish their salvation, yet we may rejoice in their punishment, even as mourn for their impunity, when they provoke them.
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Especially if we know them enemies to the Church, seeing then we iudge not before the time,
Especially if we know them enemies to the Church, seeing then we judge not before the time,
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and wee know it is iust with God to render tribulation to all that haue troubled his:
and we know it is just with God to render tribulation to all that have troubled his:
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but when the estate of the afflicted is vnknowne to vs, although we may be assured that God is iust,
but when the estate of the afflicted is unknown to us, although we may be assured that God is just,
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yet wee must not condemne them, but leaue him to God.
yet we must not condemn them, but leave him to God.
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Now to speake a little of the Canaanites, because they escaped long, being so great offenders,
Now to speak a little of the Canaanites, Because they escaped long, being so great offenders,
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yet in that they were met withall at last, it teacheth vs;
yet in that they were met withal At last, it Teaches us;
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that as God will not alwaies suffer his rods to lie on the backe of the righteous, so neither will he suffer the wicked to escape and goe vnpunished,
that as God will not always suffer his rods to lie on the back of the righteous, so neither will he suffer the wicked to escape and go unpunished,
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but he will bee reuenged on them in his due time, yea and that quickly,
but he will be revenged on them in his due time, yea and that quickly,
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whereas they (yet) thinke the cleane contrary, and imagine, that if they bee not punished as soone as they haue trespassed, they shall neuer come to any reckoning;
whereas they (yet) think the clean contrary, and imagine, that if they be not punished as soon as they have trespassed, they shall never come to any reckoning;
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and therefore they merrily promise themselues, and say, Doubtlesse the bitternesse of death is passed, and thinke that God will neither doe euill nor good:
and Therefore they merrily promise themselves, and say, Doubtless the bitterness of death is passed, and think that God will neither doe evil nor good:
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Nay, they begin to applaud themselues in their wicked doings, as wee may see in the Psalme:
Nay, they begin to applaud themselves in their wicked doings, as we may see in the Psalm:
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where the Lord himselfe chargeth them for it.
where the Lord himself charges them for it.
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Therefore this and the like Scripture commeth in fit season to be vrged vpon all such, that though they cry, peace, peace, and cast the remembrance of punishment behind their backes, Therefore this and the like Scripture comes in fit season to be urged upon all such, that though they cry, peace, peace, and cast the remembrance of punishment behind their backs,
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yet God will set it before their faces, yea and make them smart, as if they were stung with adders and hornets;
yet God will Set it before their faces, yea and make them smart, as if they were stung with Adders and hornets;
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their sinne will most certainely finde them out.
their sin will most Certainly find them out.
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Haman, after all his cruelty and malice, was powred out against Gods people with great ioy, notwithstanding also the Kings countenancing and backing of him therein, had yet a snare set for him at a sumptuous banquet, Haman, After all his cruelty and malice, was poured out against God's people with great joy, notwithstanding also the Kings countenancing and backing of him therein, had yet a snare Set for him At a sumptuous banquet,
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and by the prayers of the faithfull, receiued iust punishment for his doings, when he little looked for any such matter.
and by the Prayers of the faithful, received just punishment for his doings, when he little looked for any such matter.
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23. Then the men of Israel being gathered together out of Nephtali, and out of Ashur,
23. Then the men of Israel being gathered together out of Naphtali, and out of Ashur,
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Iezabell being suffered to goe forward in her murthers, and spirituall whoredomes along time, not sparing the Lords faithfull Prophet Elias, but threatned death to him also, Jezebel being suffered to go forward in her murders, and spiritual whoredoms along time, not sparing the lords faithful Prophet Elias, but threatened death to him also,
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when she was in the middest of her pride, braying boldly against the Lords auenger Iehu, comming to doe execution vpon her, was cast downe out at the window by her owne Eunuches in great disgrace;
when she was in the midst of her pride, braying boldly against the lords avenger Iehu, coming to do execution upon her, was cast down out At the window by her own Eunuchs in great disgrace;
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her braines being squashed against the stones, till she was made dogges meate and doung, for all her former glory.
her brains being squashed against the stones, till she was made Dogs meat and dung, for all her former glory.
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The same I might say of infinite other who scorned to heare of any thing, or iudgement to be comming against them;
The same I might say of infinite other who scorned to hear of any thing, or judgement to be coming against them;
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who yet were made as vnlike to the persons they were before in their iollitie, as if they had neuer bin they, (as the rich man in the Gospell,
who yet were made as unlike to the Persons they were before in their jollity, as if they had never been they, (as the rich man in the Gospel,
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and the Epicure) euen as if one should see a goodly palace with all the rich furniture thereof, to be burned vnto ashes.
and the Epicure) even as if one should see a goodly palace with all the rich furniture thereof, to be burned unto Ashes.
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But alas, what is our speaking of such things to a new generation, risen vp after them, But alas, what is our speaking of such things to a new generation, risen up After them,
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as farre gone as they in their iniquities, yea adding to them also other sinnes both strange and fearefull:
as Far gone as they in their iniquities, yea adding to them also other Sins both strange and fearful:
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Are any made wise by former examples, though they come not short of them in their abominations? (that I say no more) but they haue one thing or other to wash away the remembrance of such workes of God,
are any made wise by former Examples, though they come not short of them in their abominations? (that I say no more) but they have one thing or other to wash away the remembrance of such works of God,
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or to tush at them who tell them that they shall be like them in their punishments.
or to tush At them who tell them that they shall be like them in their punishments.
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And if they bee scared at any time with feare of Gods iudgements it is with them,
And if they be scared At any time with Fear of God's Judgments it is with them,
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but as it is with theeues, when there is hue and crie after them, then they giue in,
but as it is with thieves, when there is hue and cry After them, then they give in,
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but if it bee past, they peepe out of their holes, and fall to their trade a fresh, til they be found out and taken: and so doe these.
but if it be past, they peep out of their holes, and fallen to their trade a fresh, till they be found out and taken: and so do these.
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But I will turne away from this kinde of people, as fearing that I doe but lose my labour about them, I will bestow my words where I haue more hope to preuaile, and doe good by them.
But I will turn away from this kind of people, as fearing that I do but loose my labour about them, I will bestow my words where I have more hope to prevail, and do good by them.
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I am not ignorant that right worthy and good Christians doe sometime fall into this disease;
I am not ignorant that right worthy and good Christians do sometime fallen into this disease;
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and are rocked a sleepe with them before mentioned, in some particular falles:
and Are rocked a sleep with them before mentioned, in Some particular falls:
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that when they haue found sweetnes in some baites of sinne, and haue so farre forgot themselues, that they are snared by the deceitfulnes thereof, they haue begun to thinke that it is good being for them there,
that when they have found sweetness in Some baits of sin, and have so Far forgotten themselves, that they Are snared by the deceitfulness thereof, they have begun to think that it is good being for them there,
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as namely among other, that wise and godly courage of Ester shewed in due season in going to the King,
as namely among other, that wise and godly courage of Ester showed in due season in going to the King,
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and to continue still in so doing, and they are loath to be diseased, they loue not to thinke for the time (behold to what point the best may easily be brought) that God will come against them for their so being disguised.
and to continue still in so doing, and they Are loath to be diseased, they love not to think for the time (behold to what point the best may Easily be brought) that God will come against them for their so being disguised.
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This is more then with the fiue wise virgins to begin to nodde;
This is more then with the fiue wise Virgins to begin to nod;
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nay it is with the Church in the Canticles, to fall a sleepe: doubtlesse, this is as dangerous an estate for godly Christians, as it is vnbeseeming them.
nay it is with the Church in the Canticles, to fallen a sleep: doubtless, this is as dangerous an estate for godly Christians, as it is unbeseeming them.
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But what of this some (perhaps) will say? what doth the punishment of the Canaanites concerne these? I answere, it concernes them very much.
But what of this Some (perhaps) will say? what does the punishment of the Canaanites concern these? I answer, it concerns them very much.
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For though they are not seated nor saped in sinne as they, and their like, of whom I haue spoken already:
For though they Are not seated nor saped in sin as they, and their like, of whom I have spoken already:
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and therefore are not in danger to be punished like to them, yet is their sinne great,
and Therefore Are not in danger to be punished like to them, yet is their sin great,
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for that they haue bin tenderly regarded of the Lord, and haue set this loue more sweet then the hony combe;
for that they have been tenderly regarded of the Lord, and have Set this love more sweet then the honey comb;
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and haue been aduanced to honour, (greater then Princes) to be sonnes and daughters, to the Lord almighty,
and have been advanced to honour, (greater then Princes) to be Sons and daughters, to the Lord almighty,
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yea and they haue sworne with Dauid, and therefore should performe it, to keepe his righteous iudgements:
yea and they have sworn with David, and Therefore should perform it, to keep his righteous Judgments:
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now then, for them to looke backe onely to Sodome, and to giue place to their euill lusts,
now then, for them to look back only to Sodom, and to give place to their evil Lustiest,
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but so farre, as to take liking of, and please themselues in any vnfruitfull workes of darkenes,
but so Far, as to take liking of, and please themselves in any unfruitful works of darkness,
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so as they could be content still to solace themselues therein, it is in them periury;
so as they could be content still to solace themselves therein, it is in them perjury;
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against God treachery, and in itselfe, sinne, for such persons to commit, most fearefull and horrible.
against God treachery, and in itself, sin, for such Persons to commit, most fearful and horrible.
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And if they espie it not betimes, which they ought to haue preuented and shunned at the first entrance into it, God will rouse them out of it to their cost, with terror and abashment, especially if they haue fallen so oftentimes,
And if they espy it not betimes, which they ought to have prevented and shunned At the First Entrance into it, God will rouse them out of it to their cost, with terror and abashment, especially if they have fallen so oftentimes,
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and haue experience, what woe it hath brought them in times past before they could rise vp againe:
and have experience, what woe it hath brought them in times past before they could rise up again:
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and in what a torment and hell they lay, before they could returne.
and in what a torment and hell they lay, before they could return.
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And yet I would haue no man take me thus, as though I thought, that a man truly conuerted to God, can alwaies be in one,
And yet I would have no man take me thus, as though I Thought, that a man truly converted to God, can always be in one,
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and the same state of libertie to serue God, or holde the same measure of grace at all times,
and the same state of liberty to serve God, or hold the same measure of grace At all times,
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or as though he might not possibly, yea easily, through his euill heart, (which in great part remaineth lusting after euill,
or as though he might not possibly, yea Easily, through his evil heart, (which in great part remains lusting After evil,
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but that it ought to trouble them, euen as the stomacke ouercharged, seeketh to be vnburdened.
but that it ought to trouble them, even as the stomach overcharged, seeks to be unburdened.
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and rebellious against God) as though he might not (I say) be easily carried after the euill, which at an other time he wholly abhorreth, and hath victory ouer.
and rebellious against God) as though he might not (I say) be Easily carried After the evil, which At an other time he wholly abhorreth, and hath victory over.
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I doe not deny but this may be, and is with the best;
I do not deny but this may be, and is with the best;
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but to nourish these ill desires, and to delight in them, and so to be in danger to commit the sinne, which hath drawen the heart to bee made drunken with it, whether it be whoredome, reuenge;
but to nourish these ill Desires, and to delight in them, and so to be in danger to commit the sin, which hath drawn the heart to be made drunken with it, whither it be whoredom, revenge;
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vniust dealing, &c. (for so it may come to passe) this I say, changeth his sweet life into sowernes,
unjust dealing, etc. (for so it may come to pass) this I say, changes his sweet life into sowernes,
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and (to shew the danger of such boldnes further) it doth vtterly disguise him;
and (to show the danger of such boldness further) it does utterly disguise him;
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and make him and his profession rediculus.
and make him and his profession rediculus.
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And to let him see what this will grow to, hee may further vnderstand that God dealeth with such, after this manner;
And to let him see what this will grow to, he may further understand that God deals with such, After this manner;
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that first, he suffereth them to be vnsetled in their course, so that they serue God awkly and vntowardly, (as he goeth to worke, that vseth dull edged instruments) they cannot pray,
that First, he suffers them to be unsettled in their course, so that they serve God awkly and untowardly, (as he Goes to work, that uses dull edged Instruments) they cannot pray,
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nor walke roundly and cheerefully in their calling, but are full of vnquietnes, with much grudge of conscience,
nor walk roundly and cheerfully in their calling, but Are full of unquietness, with much grudge of conscience,
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and a very tast of hell, which to continue many houres, or dayes, is yet an heauier burden, and greater bondage.
and a very taste of hell, which to continue many hours, or days, is yet an Heavier burden, and greater bondage.
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And yet if they relent not, when they be vnsetled, and when they see themselues thus far out of the way of godlines; And yet if they relent not, when they be unsettled, and when they see themselves thus Far out of the Way of godliness;
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a greater danger is like to follow, that is, that they shall be hardened, and so, farre from repentance,
a greater danger is like to follow, that is, that they shall be hardened, and so, Far from Repentance,
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and then they fall from euill to worse, till they breaking into other open offences bee met withall and requited, with sundry open and shamefull punishments.
and then they fallen from evil to Worse, till they breaking into other open offences be met withal and requited, with sundry open and shameful punishments.
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This is the Lords manner of dealing with his owne, euen as he dealeth with the vngodly,
This is the lords manner of dealing with his own, even as he deals with the ungodly,
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first to warne them secretly by the accusation of their conscience: and if that doe them no good to call them backe;
First to warn them secretly by the accusation of their conscience: and if that do them no good to call them back;
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then he casteth them into bodily or visible iudgement.
then he Cast them into bodily or visible judgement.
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And so the bestende they haue of their bad doings, is to goe backe with shame and sorrow,
And so the bestende they have of their bad doings, is to go back with shame and sorrow,
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whereas they might haue shunned both, and haue liued in peace and with comfort.
whereas they might have shunned both, and have lived in peace and with Comfort.
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Which being duly considered, hath made mee oft to maruell, that men whom I know to be very carelesse, can yet bee so quiet.
Which being duly considered, hath made me oft to marvel, that men whom I know to be very careless, can yet be so quiet.
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Me thinks where much sinne is committed, and such as the persons cannot be ignorant of it,
Me thinks where much sin is committed, and such as the Persons cannot be ignorant of it,
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when they haue done it, they should not put it vp so cleanely, and sleepe vpon it so easily,
when they have done it, they should not put it up so cleanly, and sleep upon it so Easily,
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So (I say) I thinke they should haue but small peace within, when so much may bee seene to bee amisse without;
So (I say) I think they should have but small peace within, when so much may be seen to be amiss without;
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for let them set as faire a face on their bad doings, as they can;
for let them Set as fair a face on their bad doings, as they can;
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yet can they not be the whole men that they goe for, and God wil not be mocked, they must cast vp their vnsauorie gorge,
yet can they not be the Whole men that they go for, and God will not be mocked, they must cast up their unsavoury gorge,
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and clense their harts and hands from euill before God will accept, and take knowledge of them for his.
and cleanse their hearts and hands from evil before God will accept, and take knowledge of them for his.
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For if the conscience, being tender, and like the apple of the eie, can suffer no violence;
For if the conscience, being tender, and like the apple of the eye, can suffer no violence;
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how can they loade it with so great a burden of knowne sinnes, but they must needs cause it to cry out,
how can they load it with so great a burden of known Sins, but they must needs cause it to cry out,
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if they doe not with true repentance seeke to God for mercie to ease it? For a penitent soule cannot feele the least violence to be offered to the conscience by sinne committed,
if they do not with true Repentance seek to God for mercy to ease it? For a penitent soul cannot feel the least violence to be offered to the conscience by sin committed,
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but it crieth out to be cured;
but it cries out to be cured;
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and therefore, they who giue greater cause, cannot bee in good case, when they set it light, hauing so sore offended.
and Therefore, they who give greater cause, cannot be in good case, when they Set it Light, having so soar offended.
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And thus much by occasion of the Canaanites sinne: It followeth.
And thus much by occasion of the Canaanites sin: It follows.
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THE THIRD SERMON VPON THE FIRST CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. VERS. 5. And they found Adonibezek in Bezek:
THE THIRD SERMON UPON THE FIRST CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. VERS. 5. And they found Adonibezek in Bezek:
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and they fought against him, and slew the Canaanites and the Perezites. and they fought against him, and slew the Canaanites and the Perezites.
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VERS. 6. And Adonibezek fled, and they pursued after him, and and caught him, cut off the thumbes of his hands and of his feet.
VERS. 6. And Adonibezek fled, and they pursued After him, and and caught him, Cut off the thumbs of his hands and of his feet.
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VERS. 7. And Adonibezek said, Seuenty Kings hauing the thumbes of their hands, and of their feete cut off, gathered [ bread ] vnder my table:
VERS. 7. And Adonibezek said, Seuenty Kings having the thumbs of their hands, and of their feet Cut off, gathered [ bred ] under my table:
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as I haue done, so God hath rewarded me. So they brought him to Ierusalem, and there he died. as I have done, so God hath rewarded me. So they brought him to Ierusalem, and there he died.
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TO make entrance into these verses which I haue read, yee haue heard how God gaue victorie:
TO make Entrance into these Verses which I have read, ye have herd how God gave victory:
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now it is shewed more particularly, how the victorie before mentioned, was gotten, the place being set downe where the battel was fought, that is, in Bezek:
now it is showed more particularly, how the victory before mentioned, was got, the place being Set down where the battle was fought, that is, in Bezek:
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and the King of the people is mentioned, who was Adonibezek, who fled in the battell,
and the King of the people is mentioned, who was Adonibezek, who fled in the battle,
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as being too weake, but was taken, and handled, as is set downe in the text, to wit, hee had the thumbes of his hands and feete cut off.
as being too weak, but was taken, and handled, as is Set down in the text, to wit, he had the thumbs of his hands and feet Cut off.
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Whether the men of Iuda knew that he had so dealt with other, or no,
Whither the men of Iuda knew that he had so dealt with other, or no,
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or whether the Lord directed them so to doe, without knowing any such thing, it is not expressed,
or whither the Lord directed them so to do, without knowing any such thing, it is not expressed,
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but he himselfe confessed that hee had done so to others, and that God had requited him with the like.
but he himself confessed that he had done so to Others, and that God had requited him with the like.
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That which was said of the Canaanites punishment, that it was inflicted vpon them when their sin was growne ripe, may as truly be said of their King,
That which was said of the Canaanites punishment, that it was inflicted upon them when their since was grown ripe, may as truly be said of their King,
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as by his owne confession may be gathered: but hauing spoken of that point alreadie, I omit to say any more of it.
as by his own Confessi may be gathered: but having spoken of that point already, I omit to say any more of it.
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But seeing this Adonibezek, being taken as he fled, had his thumbs cut off, as he had cut off others before;
But seeing this Adonibezek, being taken as he fled, had his thumbs Cut off, as he had Cut off Others before;
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out of these verses let vs first note this, that God measures out to men, euen as they measure and mete to others:
out of these Verses let us First note this, that God measures out to men, even as they measure and meet to Others:
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according to the words of our Sauiour, With what measure ye mete, shall bee measured out to you againe. So that,
according to the words of our Saviour, With what measure you meet, shall be measured out to you again. So that,
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as we haue done to other, so shall we be dealt with.
as we have done to other, so shall we be dealt with.
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The Lord confirmes this truth, where he saith, He that sheddeth mans blood, by man shall his blood be shed.
The Lord confirms this truth, where he Says, He that sheds men blood, by man shall his blood be shed.
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Which was rightly verified in Haman, and that in many points:
Which was rightly verified in Haman, and that in many points:
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For first, as he accused Gods people vniustly, so he was charged, and that by the King himselfe, where yet he was not guilty:
For First, as he accused God's people unjustly, so he was charged, and that by the King himself, where yet he was not guilty:
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and he was condemned without solemne iudgement, seeing he had done so to others;
and he was condemned without solemn judgement, seeing he had done so to Others;
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and when he was handled most reprochfully and adiudged to most shamefull punishment, yet there was none that pitied him: (a wonderfull thing to be spoken of one, that had been in so great fauor with the King) and why this? euen because he had been pitilesse towards other, that it might be verified which was then true,
and when he was handled most reproachfully and adjudged to most shameful punishment, yet there was none that pitied him: (a wonderful thing to be spoken of one, that had been in so great favour with the King) and why this? even Because he had been pitiless towards other, that it might be verified which was then true,
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and afterward written, Iudgement shall bee mercilesse to him that sheweth no mercy.
and afterwards written, Judgement shall be merciless to him that shows no mercy.
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Why was he hanged, and that vpon the gallows, that he had set vp for godly Mordecay? I say stil,
Why was he hanged, and that upon the gallows, that he had Set up for godly Mordecai? I say still,
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euen that the scripture might be fulfilled euery way, that as he had done, so it might be done to him again:
even that the scripture might be fulfilled every Way, that as he had done, so it might be done to him again:
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for in that hee purposed to doe it, it was done alreadie in Gods account. Now that wee may bring this neerer to our selues; for in that he purposed to do it, it was done already in God's account. Now that we may bring this nearer to our selves;
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many among vs complaine, how they be wronged in their dealings with men;
many among us complain, how they be wronged in their dealings with men;
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they are euill spoken of, slandred, railed vpon, (they say) and many other waies abused.
they Are evil spoken of, slandered, railed upon, (they say) and many other ways abused.
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And they thinke they receiue very hard measure at mens hands hereby; they maruell at it, and complaine, that none are vsed as they be:
And they think they receive very hard measure At men's hands hereby; they marvel At it, and complain, that none Are used as they be:
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but what blindnes is it, that couereth there eies? For doe not all that liue with them, know, at least, their owne consciences can tell them, that they haue dealt euen so with other,
but what blindness is it, that Covereth there eyes? For do not all that live with them, know, At least, their own Consciences can tell them, that they have dealt even so with other,
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and thereby haue giuen cause to be so dealt withall, againe? But oh blind selfe-loue, that cannot see that, which all other doe see I meane, which thinkes that tolerable in ones selfe, which yet hee accuseth and condemneth in another,
and thereby have given cause to be so dealt withal, again? But o blind Self-love, that cannot see that, which all other do see I mean, which thinks that tolerable in ones self, which yet he Accuseth and Condemneth in Another,
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and seeth not the iust iudgement of God vpon himselfe by other mens wronging him, which hee himselfe by his iust des••ts, hath brought vpon his owne head.
and sees not the just judgement of God upon himself by other men's wronging him, which he himself by his just des••ts, hath brought upon his own head.
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Hereof it is, that if we thus tell them, (which is the very truth) that their sinne hath found them out, they haue no eares to heare vs:
Hereof it is, that if we thus tell them, (which is the very truth) that their sin hath found them out, they have no ears to hear us:
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and if we waroe the like offenders, before their punishment commeth, that God wil after the same manner be auenged of them,
and if we waroe the like offenders, before their punishment comes, that God will After the same manner be avenged of them,
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yet they will not beleeue vs, till hee visit them in some such heauie manner indeed,
yet they will not believe us, till he visit them in Some such heavy manner indeed,
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and then (with Iosephs brethren) they begin to say:
and then (with Joseph's brothers) they begin to say:
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We remember our sinne this day, that euen as other haue done to vs, so wee haue done to other before: We Remember our sin this day, that even as other have done to us, so we have done to other before:
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and as this cruell King Adonibezek sayd here, Seuentie Kings thumbs, haue I cut off, &c: as I haue done;
and as this cruel King Adonibezek said Here, Seuentie Kings thumbs, have I Cut off, etc.: as I have done;
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so God hath rewarded me. And this men shall come to either in Gods fauour, to their amendment, so God hath rewarded me. And this men shall come to either in God's favour, to their amendment,
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or in his displeasure to their hardning, and confusion.
or in his displeasure to their hardening, and confusion.
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And therfore it were wisedome to confesse it in time, while wee may bee taught and told of it:
And Therefore it were Wisdom to confess it in time, while we may be taught and told of it:
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for all mens consciences will crie out to them that it is true, that they haue by word or deed iniuried other,
for all men's Consciences will cry out to them that it is true, that they have by word or deed injuried other,
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before they haue receiued such measure themselues:
before they have received such measure themselves:
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but if they had not in that kind, and particular manner offended, yet they are sure, they haue done it, some other way;
but if they had not in that kind, and particular manner offended, yet they Are sure, they have done it, Some other Way;
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so that they haue iust cause, if they wel waigh it, and looke to Gods hand therein to beare all such indignities (as they count them) as are offered them, both with meekenesse and contentedly.
so that they have just cause, if they well weigh it, and look to God's hand therein to bear all such indignities (as they count them) as Are offered them, both with meekness and contentedly.
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And were it not that God dealt thus with men, they would neuer acknowledge nor dislike the sinne which they are guiltie of:
And were it not that God dealt thus with men, they would never acknowledge nor dislike the sin which they Are guilty of:
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but suffer it to lie secret in them, and worke them a mischiefe.
but suffer it to lie secret in them, and work them a mischief.
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Whereas yet it being ferreted out by such iudgements of God, they cannot but confesse it, especially when they bee in any great feare, and danger of death.
Whereas yet it being ferreted out by such Judgments of God, they cannot but confess it, especially when they be in any great Fear, and danger of death.
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And for vs who are now warned, if wee haue had our part in this sin, that with the common sort wee haue smitten others with our tongue,
And for us who Are now warned, if we have had our part in this since, that with the Common sort we have smitten Others with our tongue,
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or wronged, or intended euill any way against them, learne wee with great regard, to put a speedy end thereto by repentance;
or wronged, or intended evil any Way against them, Learn we with great regard, to put a speedy end thereto by Repentance;
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lest God awake and preuent vs by some such like iudgement againe, as we haue caused to other,
lest God awake and prevent us by Some such like judgement again, as we have caused to other,
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and to this end put wee these two lessons in practise, neither in heart, word or deed, offer we any hard or vnequall measure to any man:
and to this end put we these two Lessons in practice, neither in heart, word or deed, offer we any hard or unequal measure to any man:
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and if any offer it to vs, if it be possible, that it may be without our great hurt, let vs quietly and meekely passe by it,
and if any offer it to us, if it be possible, that it may be without our great hurt, let us quietly and meekly pass by it,
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and make no great matter of it, for the time shall come wherein we shall wish wee had done so,
and make no great matter of it, for the time shall come wherein we shall wish we had done so,
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and not haue laid that so neere our heart, which might more easily haue been passed by of vs.
and not have laid that so near our heart, which might more Easily have been passed by of us
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But in saying, God hath rewarded him, it is to be noted, that he an heathen Idolater, could see so farre,
But in saying, God hath rewarded him, it is to be noted, that he an heathen Idolater, could see so Far,
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as to ascribe to God his affliction.
as to ascribe to God his affliction.
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Whereby we may see, that very bad men doe acknowledge God to be the striker and punisher of them.
Whereby we may see, that very bad men do acknowledge God to be the striker and punisher of them.
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But where should he learne it? for though it did him no good, to acknowledge it,
But where should he Learn it? for though it did him no good, to acknowledge it,
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yet it is that, which many who haue been baptized, doe not come to, but curse and ban, rage and fret in their afflictions, crying out of their ill fortune,
yet it is that, which many who have been baptised, do not come to, but curse and ban, rage and fret in their afflictions, crying out of their ill fortune,
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as they call it, so farre are they from resting in the iustice of God, and to say, hee hath done righteously.
as they call it, so Far Are they from resting in the Justice of God, and to say, he hath done righteously.
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Also as they ascribe to chance and fortune their calamities, so doe they runne for helpe to Witches and Sorcerers,
Also as they ascribe to chance and fortune their calamities, so do they run for help to Witches and Sorcerers,
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when they be oppressed with them, which is greatly to the conuicting of them.
when they be oppressed with them, which is greatly to the convicting of them.
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For why should not they much more see the hand of God when they are visited:
For why should not they much more see the hand of God when they Are visited:
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if Heathens haue seene so farre, as to ascribe to God their troubles, and to confesse their sinne, as this Adonibezek did here.
if heathens have seen so Far, as to ascribe to God their Troubles, and to confess their sin, as this Adonibezek did Here.
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This not onely checketh such as I haue mentioned, but laieth hard to their charge also, that make some shew of goodnesse, who yet doe harden their hearts vnder their afflictions,
This not only checketh such as I have mentioned, but Layeth hard to their charge also, that make Some show of Goodness, who yet do harden their hearts under their afflictions,
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and will not know Gods waies, though they see well enough that they suffer for their euill deeds,
and will not know God's ways, though they see well enough that they suffer for their evil Deeds,
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neither will relent, nor feare his iudgements, though they cannot deny, that they are due to them for their deierts.
neither will relent, nor Fear his Judgments, though they cannot deny, that they Are due to them for their deierts.
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More particularly, such as this Heathen King was, shall rise in iudgement against such professors, as will not see their crueltie, vnmercifulnesse, their vncleannesse, which they nourish in themselues;
More particularly, such as this Heathen King was, shall rise in judgement against such professors, as will not see their cruelty, unmercifulness, their uncleanness, which they nourish in themselves;
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their oppressions also and iniuries they doe to their neighbours, though they bee most clearely laid before them.
their oppressions also and injuries they do to their neighbours, though they be most clearly laid before them.
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and that we should not be discouraged, nor disquieted, when we see it to be so,
and that we should not be discouraged, nor disquieted, when we see it to be so,
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When yet Pharaoh and other such, haue (especially when Gods hand was heauie vpon them) acknowledged that the Lord had done it.
When yet Pharaoh and other such, have (especially when God's hand was heavy upon them) acknowledged that the Lord had done it.
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For euen the wickedest mans owne conscience sometimes accuseth him, that hee doth euil: and ought not these much more, we haue farre greater light;
For even the wickedest men own conscience sometime Accuseth him, that he does evil: and ought not these much more, we have Far greater Light;
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to tremble when they haue so grossely offended, & say, Against thee, against thee (O Lord) we haue done this euill? And especially;
to tremble when they have so grossly offended, & say, Against thee, against thee (Oh Lord) we have done this evil? And especially;
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when they know what danger they be in thereby, and what heauie plagues hang ouer their heads for the same.
when they know what danger they be in thereby, and what heavy plagues hang over their Heads for the same.
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Although such must goe further then so, euen to tell it to themselues, that God will not be at one with them,
Although such must go further then so, even to tell it to themselves, that God will not be At one with them,
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vnlesse they acknowledge their faults also, and submit themselues to him, as his word teacheth, howsoeuer it shall please him to correct them;
unless they acknowledge their Faults also, and submit themselves to him, as his word Teaches, howsoever it shall please him to correct them;
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and withall, to resolue, in all conditions of their liues whatsoeuer, to indeuour, and be readie to obey him.
and withal, to resolve, in all conditions of their lives whatsoever, to endeavour, and be ready to obey him.
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Also this should teach vs, when we receiue indignities at mens hands, yet to looke to God, who set them a work against vs,
Also this should teach us, when we receive indignities At men's hands, yet to look to God, who Set them a work against us,
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as Dauid said of Shemei, and not as the dog doth, to catch the stone, and leaue the smiter.
as David said of Shimei, and not as the dog does, to catch the stone, and leave the smiter.
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And though they haue wronged vs willingly, yet if wee considered, that the Lord did it, we should the lesse be mooued or offended with the instrument:
And though they have wronged us willingly, yet if we considered, that the Lord did it, we should the less be moved or offended with the Instrument:
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whereas we on the other side, beate our braines, and straine our selues, al that we can, to pursue them,
whereas we on the other side, beat our brains, and strain our selves, all that we can, to pursue them,
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and seeke to be reuenged on them, whom yet the Lord will sufficiently punish for the wrong they haue done.
and seek to be revenged on them, whom yet the Lord will sufficiently Punish for the wrong they have done.
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For example, wee are so out of quiet for a word spoken against vs, as if it were treason.
For Exampl, we Are so out of quiet for a word spoken against us, as if it were treason.
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when in the meane while, we doe not once thinke, how we haue prouoked the Lord, to stirre vp such ill persons against vs. Adonibezek (we see here) would not asscribe it to the Israelites,
when in the mean while, we do not once think, how we have provoked the Lord, to stir up such ill Persons against us Adonibezek (we see Here) would not ascribe it to the Israelites,
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but saith, it was God that did thus vnto him.
but Says, it was God that did thus unto him.
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Furthermore here, by this that we heare his crueltie, thus laid out by his owne mouth, that he had played the tyrant against many,
Furthermore Here, by this that we hear his cruelty, thus laid out by his own Mouth, that he had played the tyrant against many,
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and those no meaner persons then Kings, to cut off the thumbs of their hands and feete,
and those no meaner Persons then Kings, to Cut off the thumbs of their hands and feet,
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and not to some few of them, but euen seuentie persons;
and not to Some few of them, but even seuentie Persons;
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wee see what a raging furie this vice of crueltie is, and to what depth of euil it carrieth men, that do not wisely consider the foulenesse and shamefulnesse of it.
we see what a raging fury this vice of cruelty is, and to what depth of evil it Carrieth men, that do not wisely Consider the foulness and shamefulness of it.
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and like the flaming fire, deuoureth and destroyeth, where it commeth. Their demand is godly, and I will briefly satisfie it.
and like the flaming fire, devoureth and Destroyeth, where it comes. Their demand is godly, and I will briefly satisfy it.
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For whereas one man should be sociable with another, yea with strangers, if occasion be offered, (seeing euery one is our neighbour,) this crueltie cutteth of all fellowship, nay all libertie of inioying such benefits of peace, goods, or the like.
For whereas one man should be sociable with Another, yea with Strangers, if occasion be offered, (seeing every one is our neighbour,) this cruelty cutteth of all fellowship, nay all liberty of enjoying such benefits of peace, goods, or the like.
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So that the cruel man is farre worse then the thiefe, who (yet) is odious,
So that the cruel man is Far Worse then the thief, who (yet) is odious,
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and driuen frō habitation with men in their free dwelling houses, into a loathsome prison among brutish companions.
and driven from habitation with men in their free Dwelling houses, into a loathsome prison among brutish Sodales.
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For he, vnlesse he be cruell also, is content to take a share in his goods, whom he robbeth;
For he, unless he be cruel also, is content to take a share in his goods, whom he robbeth;
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but the cruell man is not content with a share, but if his might be sutable to his mind, he will haue all, at one time or other, that is his whom he pursueth,
but the cruel man is not content with a share, but if his might be suitable to his mind, he will have all, At one time or other, that is his whom he pursueth,
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yea he wil thrust him out of house and home, yea, and out of the world also, before he can be satisfied.
yea he will thrust him out of house and home, yea, and out of the world also, before he can be satisfied.
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Caine, a little after the corrupt estate of things entred into the world, was a patterne of cruel ones, who when he had no cause giuen him by Abel his innocent brother, of hard handling him; Cain, a little After the corrupt estate of things entered into the world, was a pattern of cruel ones, who when he had no cause given him by Abel his innocent brother, of hard handling him;
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yet because he was accepted of God, and himself not, did not hate him only without a cause,
yet Because he was accepted of God, and himself not, did not hate him only without a cause,
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but which was most vnnatural and monstrous in him, rosevp against him, and slue him.
but which was most unnatural and monstrous in him, rosevp against him, and slew him.
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Pharaoh, when he had almost tyred the poore people of God, who were strangers in his land, with burdens and toile asmuch as they could beare; Pharaoh, when he had almost tired the poor people of God, who were Strangers in his land, with burdens and toil as as they could bear;
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yet was not satisfied therewith, but made their burthen farre greater, til their life was more vnwelcome then death itselfe, that his crueltie might be manifest to all.
yet was not satisfied therewith, but made their burden Far greater, till their life was more unwelcome then death itself, that his cruelty might be manifest to all.
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Haman so exceeded herein, that it was too little to take the goods of Gods people from them, Haman so exceeded herein, that it was too little to take the goods of God's people from them,
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and to hold them bondmen, vnlesse hee might haue their liues also.
and to hold them bondmen, unless he might have their lives also.
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And what should I speake of Iezabel, who being a woman, exceeded men who were cruell also? And of Rehoboams cruell handling his subiects,
And what should I speak of Jezebel, who being a woman, exceeded men who were cruel also? And of Rehoboams cruel handling his Subjects,
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as his storie declareth, and of Iosephs brethren, who consented to sell him into a far countrey, whence he might neuer returne to trouble them,
as his story Declareth, and of Joseph's brothers, who consented to fell him into a Far country, whence he might never return to trouble them,
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as they hoped, but further, the most of them agreed to take away his life also,
as they hoped, but further, the most of them agreed to take away his life also,
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and yet if they had killed him, euen they themselues had lost their liues also in the famine that God sent afterwards, they being preserued by Ioseph among all other men.
and yet if they had killed him, even they themselves had lost their lives also in the famine that God sent afterwards, they being preserved by Ioseph among all other men.
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These might make crueltie odious to vs. But many that heare this of it, desire to know what manner of thing it is, that rageth after this sort,
These might make cruelty odious to us But many that hear this of it, desire to know what manner of thing it is, that rages After this sort,
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That they may therefore cease maruelling, that this fury, crueltie I meane, bringeth such strange effects forth, they may know, that it is a vile and vitious habit or custome, whereby men are carried to do things both harsh and hard,
That they may Therefore cease marvelling, that this fury, cruelty I mean, brings such strange effects forth, they may know, that it is a vile and vicious habit or custom, whereby men Are carried to do things both harsh and hard,
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and that beyond all course and compasse of reason.
and that beyond all course and compass of reason.
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Now where men are thus set vpon their will, to deale with other, and are led to it without reason, much more without religion, there how can they chuse,
Now where men Are thus Set upon their will, to deal with other, and Are led to it without reason, much more without Religion, there how can they choose,
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but to bee rigorously handled, and cruellie delt with, who fall into their hands? Which maketh the cruell man to bee hated of all:
but to be rigorously handled, and cruelly dealt with, who fallen into their hands? Which makes the cruel man to be hated of all:
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For such are barbarous and vnciuell, as if they had sucked the Dragons in the desert,
For such Are barbarous and Uncivil, as if they had sucked the Dragons in the desert,
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and their hearts so bound with the sinewes of iron, that they spoile them whom they pursue,
and their hearts so bound with the sinews of iron, that they spoil them whom they pursue,
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as raging raine and tempest rendeth the trees, and destroyeth the fruites, and they are no more mooued with the life of a man,
as raging rain and tempest rendeth the trees, and Destroyeth the fruits, and they Are no more moved with the life of a man,
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then if a dogge had fallen before them.
then if a dog had fallen before them.
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And therefore no maruell, that Dauid hauing his choice of plagues presented to him, made a present exception to his owne nature and kind, fearing and knowing the crueltie of men; saying:
And Therefore no marvel, that David having his choice of plagues presented to him, made a present exception to his own nature and kind, fearing and knowing the cruelty of men; saying:
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let me not fall into the hands of man. This the Heathen Seneca saw, when he said;
let me not fallen into the hands of man. This the Heathen Senecca saw, when he said;
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Thou art deceiued, if thou giuest credit to the lookes of those that meet thee. They haue the faces of men, the minds of wild beasts.
Thou art deceived, if thou givest credit to the looks of those that meet thee. They have the faces of men, the minds of wild beasts.
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If he spake this of man in generall, what would he haue said particularly of the cruell man? with whom this speech is as common;
If he spoke this of man in general, what would he have said particularly of the cruel man? with whom this speech is as Common;
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[ burne, kill, cut, Poison young, old, men, women, brethren, kindred, ] as to eate their meate.
[ burn, kill, Cut, Poison young, old, men, women, brothers, kindred, ] as to eat their meat.
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Whosoeuer doe but crosse them with a mistaken word, or wrie countenance, it is but a word and a blow with them,
Whosoever do but cross them with a mistaken word, or wry countenance, it is but a word and a blow with them,
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and though they murther vpon light occasions, and haue no gaine by their death, they haue inough in that they take pleasure in it.
and though they murder upon Light occasions, and have no gain by their death, they have enough in that they take pleasure in it.
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But whither might a man goe in this argument? I will giue an instance in lower matters of this kind.
But whither might a man go in this argument? I will give an instance in lower matters of this kind.
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Hereof it is, that if one neighbour bee trespassed by another, in his corne or other commodities, by cattell,
Hereof it is, that if one neighbour be trespassed by Another, in his corn or other commodities, by cattle,
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or any other way, though it bee without any fault of him that hath done the trespasse, the other is readie in rage and furie to seeke reuenge, by laming and hurting the cattell;
or any other Way, though it be without any fault of him that hath done the trespass, the other is ready in rage and fury to seek revenge, by laming and hurting the cattle;
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which hee would doe to the owner, (like Lamech) if he durst, or will with spite and railing and exacting at his hands sixe times the valew of the damage and detriment that he sustained,
which he would do to the owner, (like Lamech) if he durst, or will with spite and railing and exacting At his hands sixe times the value of the damage and detriment that he sustained,
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though if he annoy the other in a worse manner, he yet maketh nothing of it, but will shift it of.
though if he annoy the other in a Worse manner, he yet makes nothing of it, but will shift it of.
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This is a cruell part, in things of so little valew vnto a neighbour:
This is a cruel part, in things of so little value unto a neighbour:
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What would hee doe (thinke wee) or he that is like minded to him, in matters of waight,
What would he do (think we) or he that is like minded to him, in matters of weight,
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and to a stranger? and so much the more, I may call such dealing crueltie, seeing it is offered by such an one as trespasseth another time in a farre worse manner himselfe.
and to a stranger? and so much the more, I may call such dealing cruelty, seeing it is offered by such an one as trespasseth Another time in a Far Worse manner himself.
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The like may be said of cruell Landlords, Masters, Guardians, Stepmothers, &c. which measure not them whom they offend against, by themselues.
The like may be said of cruel Landlords, Masters, Guardians, Stepmothers, etc. which measure not them whom they offend against, by themselves.
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For though there be diuers degrees in the many kinds of this foule vice of crueltie,
For though there be diverse Degrees in the many Kinds of this foul vice of cruelty,
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yet we must know, that the least and lowest is vnseemely in a man and odious.
yet we must know, that the least and lowest is unseemly in a man and odious.
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Indeed it is more noisome and furious, if it bee accompanied with enuy, therefore Salomon saith, Who can stand before enuy? for the enuious are obstinate, and cannot bee reconciled.
Indeed it is more noisome and furious, if it be accompanied with envy, Therefore Solomon Says, Who can stand before envy? for the envious Are obstinate, and cannot be reconciled.
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Therefore whatsoeuer measure be offered by such, it is certaine, that it shall be hard inough, seeing their very mercies are crueltie.
Therefore whatsoever measure be offered by such, it is certain, that it shall be hard enough, seeing their very Mercies Are cruelty.
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What remaineth then for such persons to doe, to the end they may (if it be possible) cast of this crueltie,
What remains then for such Persons to do, to the end they may (if it be possible) cast of this cruelty,
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as a most filthie and loathsome garment, but this? that they giue themselues no rest, til it become as odious and loathsome to them,
as a most filthy and loathsome garment, but this? that they give themselves no rest, till it become as odious and loathsome to them,
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as it is to other, which is not hard for him to obtaine, that will be perswaded to looke into the odiousnesse of it:
as it is to other, which is not hard for him to obtain, that will be persuaded to look into the odiousness of it:
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that when he hath found it, he may fall downe at the Lords feete for mercie to couer the foulenesse of it, and forgiue it;
that when he hath found it, he may fallen down At the lords feet for mercy to cover the foulness of it, and forgive it;
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and that being beleeued, imbrace gentlenesse and mercie, and kindnesse toward others, in stead of rigor.
and that being believed, embrace gentleness and mercy, and kindness towards Others, in stead of rigor.
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Like the Iaylor in the Actes:
Like the Jailer in the Acts:
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who, though he had vsedg reat crueltie against Paul and Silas, yet when hee repented, did wash their wounds most louingly, which before scourging of them, he had made in their bodies,
who, though he had vsedg reat cruelty against Paul and Silas, yet when he repented, did wash their wounds most lovingly, which before scourging of them, he had made in their bodies,
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and set meate before them in his house most chearefully, whom he had before thrust hungry into the inward prison most cruelly.
and Set meat before them in his house most cheerfully, whom he had before thrust hungry into the inward prison most cruelly.
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Also let it teach vs, both to pray that wee bee not giuen ouer into the hands of vnreasonable and vnconscionable men, who are as absurd as cruell in their malice.
Also let it teach us, both to pray that we be not given over into the hands of unreasonable and unconscionable men, who Are as absurd as cruel in their malice.
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As the Apostle willeth the people to pray, 2. Thes. 3. and to giue thanks that wee haue been either kept from being a pray to such deuourers,
As the Apostle wills the people to pray, 2. Thebes 3. and to give thanks that we have been either kept from being a prey to such devourers,
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or mercifully snatcht out of their iawes, as a costly garment out of the fire.
or mercifully snatched out of their Jaws, as a costly garment out of the fire.
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But to passe from this, let vs weigh that he had vsed this crueltie vpon seuentie Kings:
But to pass from this, let us weigh that he had used this cruelty upon seuentie Kings:
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so that he was not satisfied, by ten or twentie times continuing his cruelty toward so many, no nor three times twentie and more;
so that he was not satisfied, by ten or twentie times Continuing his cruelty towards so many, no nor three times twentie and more;
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and would haue done the same many hundred times more, if hee had not been cut off,
and would have done the same many hundred times more, if he had not been Cut off,
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and so hindred, as God in much mercie prouideth that such doings shall haue an end.
and so hindered, as God in much mercy Provideth that such doings shall have an end.
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And by it we may learne, that when men haue entred into a bad course, it is neuer time for them to leaue and come out of it, especially,
And by it we may Learn, that when men have entered into a bad course, it is never time for them to leave and come out of it, especially,
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if they haue benefit thereby, and take liking and delight therein;
if they have benefit thereby, and take liking and delight therein;
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and most of all, if with profit and delight it be growne into a custome with them.
and most of all, if with profit and delight it be grown into a custom with them.
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Simon Magus had a long time bewitched Samaria with his sorceries, euen almost the whole citie: Simon Magus had a long time bewitched Samaria with his sorceries, even almost the Whole City:
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and neuer went about to desist from that practise, till he was, against his will, broken off by the preaching of Phillip. Demeirius the Siluer-Smith had done the like in another kind, in the citie of the Ephesians, deceiuing the people along time for his owne gaine, in making siluer shrines or temples for the Idol Diana.
and never went about to desist from that practice, till he was, against his will, broken off by the preaching of Philip. Demeirius the Siluer-Smith had done the like in Another kind, in the City of the Ephesians, deceiving the people along time for his own gain, in making silver shrines or Temples for the Idol Diana.
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And this is so true, that if a man do but fall into any particular sinne, once or twice, he is readier to commit it twenty times,
And this is so true, that if a man do but fallen into any particular sin, once or twice, he is Readier to commit it twenty times,
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then once to be think himselfe about breaking it off.
then once to be think himself about breaking it off.
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As if it be by making of a lie, and false swearing, deceiuing, breaking the Sabbath, picking and stealing,
As if it be by making of a lie, and false swearing, deceiving, breaking the Sabbath, picking and stealing,
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or the like bad tempering and needlesse medling any other way.
or the like bad tempering and needless meddling any other Way.
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In Peter this may bee seene, who neuer went so farre, as to intend and purpose any euill,
In Peter this may be seen, who never went so Far, as to intend and purpose any evil,
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but being demanded a question only on the sudden, which hee looked not for, whither he were Christs disciple, denied the truth,
but being demanded a question only on the sudden, which he looked not for, whither he were Christ disciple, denied the truth,
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but through feare, against his conscience, and hauing once so done, being asked the same the second time, did so againe;
but through Fear, against his conscience, and having once so done, being asked the same the second time, did so again;
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and the third time being prouoked so, denied it with an oath and a cursing of himselfe, if he knew the man.
and the third time being provoked so, denied it with an oath and a cursing of himself, if he knew the man.
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Iehosophat could not be warned to forbeare fellowship with Ahab and his sonne Iehoram, hauing once suffered himselfe to take pleasure therein,Iehosophat could not be warned to forbear fellowship with Ahab and his son Jehoram, having once suffered himself to take pleasure therein,
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though he had a sharpe warning of it, and smarted also for the same.
though he had a sharp warning of it, and smarted also for the same.
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And Sampson for the loue of a Philistine woman, suffering her vnlawfully to moue question to him about that which tended to the loosing of his life,
And Sampson for the love of a Philistine woman, suffering her unlawfully to move question to him about that which tended to the losing of his life,
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and the graces of God in him, which were most precious;
and the graces of God in him, which were most precious;
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because he cut her not off, neither staied her at the first, but answered her, which he should not haue done,
Because he Cut her not off, neither stayed her At the First, but answered her, which he should not have done,
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though he ment not to tell her the secret that she asked, yet he answered and trifled with her so long in needlesse and dangerous talke, that at last, through importunitie she got that which she sought,
though he meant not to tell her the secret that she asked, yet he answered and trifled with her so long in needless and dangerous talk, that At last, through importunity she god that which she sought,
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and which hee neuer ment shee should obtaine, till hee found, when it was to late) what it is to yeeld and giue place to euill, though but once or twice.
and which he never meant she should obtain, till he found, when it was to late) what it is to yield and give place to evil, though but once or twice.
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For as the breaking out of waters by cutting the banck that holdeth them in, is the ouerflowing of much ground, and spoileth it:
For as the breaking out of waters by cutting the bank that holds them in, is the overflowing of much ground, and spoileth it:
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so the making of a breach in the conscience, and the yeelding and giuing place to euill but a little, layeth open a man to much bondage and anoyance thereby,
so the making of a breach in the conscience, and the yielding and giving place to evil but a little, Layeth open a man to much bondage and annoyance thereby,
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so that he goeth on, as on that runneth a pace from the top of an high and steepe downe hill, who is not able to stay till he come to the bottome.
so that he Goes on, as on that Runneth a pace from the top of an high and steep down hill, who is not able to stay till he come to the bottom.
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This truth which is verified in so many things, Salomon hath most liuely exemplified in one:
This truth which is verified in so many things, Solomon hath most lively exemplified in one:
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saying, An harlot is a deepe graue, and a narrow pit:
saying, an harlot is a deep graven, and a narrow pit:
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which he that falleth into, can hardly get out of to escape? And therefore to come to make vse of this which hath been said, wee are to know, that the counsell and rule that the Physition giueth for the preseruing of health,
which he that falls into, can hardly get out of to escape? And Therefore to come to make use of this which hath been said, we Are to know, that the counsel and Rule that the physician gives for the preserving of health,
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namely, that wee should resist the beginnings of danger;
namely, that we should resist the beginnings of danger;
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and so we shall be free from the euill that would follow, the same is meete for all such to bee followed,
and so we shall be free from the evil that would follow, the same is meet for all such to be followed,
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as desire to inioy their spirituall health, and that their soules may feare well, and that is, that they take great heed,
as desire to enjoy their spiritual health, and that their Souls may Fear well, and that is, that they take great heed,
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when they be first inticed by the deceitfulnesse of sinne, that they resist strongly before delight be kindled,
when they be First enticed by the deceitfulness of sin, that they resist strongly before delight be kindled,
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and dally not with that which they are tempted with; lest they bee also hardned:
and dally not with that which they Are tempted with; lest they be also hardened:
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which if they doe, they shall, by purging out that corruption, finde the fruit of that holy counsell and promise in the Gospell, Watch and pray, so shall yee not fall into temptation. Oh,
which if they do, they shall, by purging out that corruption, find the fruit of that holy counsel and promise in the Gospel, Watch and pray, so shall ye not fallen into temptation. O,
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if some could haue done it, when with Ioseph they haue been inticed, and could haue shaken of the leaudnesse of their euil hearts;
if Some could have done it, when with Ioseph they have been enticed, and could have shaken of the leaudnesse of their evil hearts;
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at what ease, and in what freedome might they haue walked, who haue, by giuing place to their lusts,
At what ease, and in what freedom might they have walked, who have, by giving place to their Lustiest,
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and not kurbing them vp in due time;
and not kurbing them up in due time;
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and according to the commandement of God, that euil may be taken away from the land,
and according to the Commandment of God, that evil may be taken away from the land,
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brought themselues into a loathsome state of life, and to a continuall bondage? And this confutes them, who being reprooued for sinne, excuse themselues like children, that it was the first time:
brought themselves into a loathsome state of life, and to a continual bondage? And this confutes them, who being reproved for sin, excuse themselves like children, that it was the First time:
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or, that they went not so farre, but they could easily desist.
or, that they went not so Far, but they could Easily desist.
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As they that dally with, women or maydens by vnchase speech, behauiour, or euill thoughts, of whom many fall by degrees to commit folly,
As they that dally with, women or maidens by vnchase speech, behaviour, or evil thoughts, of whom many fallen by Degrees to commit folly,
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nay filthinesse, because they resisted not dalliance, and nipt not that cursed fruit in the blossome.
nay filthiness, Because they resisted not dalliance, and nipped not that cursed fruit in the blossom.
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Now that which remaineth in this verse is a question to good purpose: and that is, why the Israelites did not kill this tyrant Adonibezek out of hand,
Now that which remains in this verse is a question to good purpose: and that is, why the Israelites did not kill this tyrant Adonibezek out of hand,
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but reserue him to this bondage, and to die so? The answere is, God giuing them commandement, not to spare the Canaanites,
but reserve him to this bondage, and to die so? The answer is, God giving them Commandment, not to spare the Canaanites,
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and hee hauing been more cruell then some other;
and he having been more cruel then Some other;
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God (to bee sure) inclined their hearts to doe so, both that he might haue the measure that hee had offered other,
God (to be sure) inclined their hearts to do so, both that he might have the measure that he had offered other,
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and also that it might be knowne, that hee died not in warre, which had been some glory to him;
and also that it might be known, that he died not in war, which had been Some glory to him;
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it being vnmeet, that so cruell a person should haue so honest a death.
it being unmeet, that so cruel a person should have so honest a death.
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Another question may bee this concerning himselfe why this tyrant, when he had so shamefully defaced and dismembred so many Kings,
another question may be this Concerning himself why this tyrant, when he had so shamefully defaced and dismembered so many Kings,
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yet why he would haue them to feed vnder his table.
yet why he would have them to feed under his table.
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There is no doubt, but that he did it, to remember and shew the glory of his victories,
There is no doubt, but that he did it, to Remember and show the glory of his victories,
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and while they were made to feede so basely vnder his feet, as dogges to gather that which fel from his board, it was to satisfie his proud and vaine-glorious humor therewith,
and while they were made to feed so basely under his feet, as Dogs to gather that which fell from his board, it was to satisfy his proud and vainglorious humour therewith,
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as well pleasing to him, as if his eares had been filled with musicke. By the first, namely, that fact of the Israelites;
as well pleasing to him, as if his ears had been filled with music. By the First, namely, that fact of the Israelites;
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we may learne that it is meet that monstrous doings & vilanies, with the persons who wrought them, should be made odious according to the desert of them.
we may Learn that it is meet that monstrous doings & villainies, with the Persons who wrought them, should be made odious according to the desert of them.
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As murtherers of Princes, the Lords annointed, to bee put to the extreamest torments before their fearefull death.
As murderers of Princes, the lords anointed, to be put to the Extremest torments before their fearful death.
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As we haue been certified of the exquisit tortures that were lately executed in France vpon a popish and base fellow, which imbrued his hands in the blood of his Soueraigne.
As we have been certified of the exquisite tortures that were lately executed in France upon a popish and base fellow, which imbrued his hands in the blood of his Sovereign.
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So wilfull and common murtherers to be hanged vp in chaines to the view of all,
So wilful and Common murderers to be hanged up in chains to the view of all,
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for the vnnaturall killing of their neighbour or companion.
for the unnatural killing of their neighbour or Companion.
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And so it is meete, that other malefactors should be dealt withall according to their wicked waies,
And so it is meet, that other malefactors should be dealt withal according to their wicked ways,
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and if it pleased our Gouernours to thinke well of it, that Atheists, Blasphemers and Adulterers might haue their share among the rest according to their deserts, the case would bee much better with vs by many degrees at this day.
and if it pleased our Governors to think well of it, that Atheists, Blasphemers and Adulterers might have their share among the rest according to their deserts, the case would be much better with us by many Degrees At this day.
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And this be said by occasion of the first question.
And this be said by occasion of the First question.
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From the second, and the answer of Adonibezek glorying in his crueltie and subduing so many Kings vnder him for his pleasure, (as the Philistines when they listed, called in Sampson out of the prison, his eies being put out, to make them passe time;) it giues occasion to vs to consider the excessiue pride, lust and other badnesse of people, (this present age not being behind any of the former therein) that when God hath brought them out of their swadling cloutes,
From the second, and the answer of Adonibezek glorying in his cruelty and subduing so many Kings under him for his pleasure, (as the philistines when they listed, called in Sampson out of the prison, his eyes being put out, to make them pass time;) it gives occasion to us to Consider the excessive pride, lust and other badness of people, (this present age not being behind any of the former therein) that when God hath brought them out of their swaddling clouts,
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after they came naked into the world, wherein they were like to haue miscarried a thousand times before they were able to runne about, being so shiftlesse and vnable to helpe themselues, (that I say no more in this place of their misery besides) yet they are no sooner out of the shell (as we vse to say) nor come to man;
After they Come naked into the world, wherein they were like to have miscarried a thousand times before they were able to run about, being so shiftless and unable to help themselves, (that I say no more in this place of their misery beside) yet they Are no sooner out of the shell (as we use to say) nor come to man;
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estate, but they shew themselues to the world as plaiers on the stage, no lesse disguised in their stomacks, behauiour,
estate, but they show themselves to the world as players on the stage, no less disguised in their stomachs, behaviour,
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and qualities, then many of them be in their apparell.
and qualities, then many of them be in their apparel.
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And especially if they be great and borne to any thing, it is admirable to see, what profanenesse, licentiousnesse, riot, gaming,
And especially if they be great and born to any thing, it is admirable to see, what profaneness, licentiousness, riot, gaming,
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and such like intemperance is euery where to be seene in them:
and such like intemperance is every where to be seen in them:
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who for their owne pleasure, care not how they dominere ouer their inferiours who are vnder them,
who for their own pleasure, care not how they dominere over their inferiors who Are under them,
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and ripen them a pace who are about them, in all kinde of euill.
and ripen them a pace who Are about them, in all kind of evil.
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For what else, (for the most part,) is to bee learned in such seruice? and how they seeke to match their equals in any Italienate fashions and disguised carriage of themselues,
For what Else, (for the most part,) is to be learned in such service? and how they seek to match their equals in any Italienate fashions and disguised carriage of themselves,
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and to desire to rise vp to the higher places of their betters, chiefly to this end, that they may haue more libertie to doe euill:
and to desire to rise up to the higher places of their betters, chiefly to this end, that they may have more liberty to do evil:
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that as this tyrant tooke pleasure in his kind, in the sins which he liked, (which yet was no admirable thing in him who was an Heathen Idolater) euen so doe men in this age, (who liuing vnder the Gospel, should blush to heare it) not seeke what pleaseth God, who hath set them vp, but their owne pleasure.
that as this tyrant took pleasure in his kind, in the Sins which he liked, (which yet was no admirable thing in him who was an Heathen Idolater) even so do men in this age, (who living under the Gospel, should blush to hear it) not seek what Pleases God, who hath Set them up, but their own pleasure.
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And it is so vsuall and common among many of the greater sort, that it is taken vp among the meaner also;
And it is so usual and Common among many of the greater sort, that it is taken up among the meaner also;
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in so much, that many of them degenerate from their profession thereby, and become little better then brutish:
in so much, that many of them degenerate from their profession thereby, and become little better then brutish:
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but a greater number of them (to bee sure) doe little honour it in their liues, which I say rather to comfort and incourage them, who haue no fellowship with them in their vnfruitefull works of darkenesse,
but a greater number of them (to be sure) doe little honour it in their lives, which I say rather to Comfort and encourage them, who have no fellowship with them in their unfruitful works of darkness,
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then in hope to doe good to many of the other offenders.
then in hope to do good to many of the other offenders.
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THE FOVRTH SERMON VPON THE FIRST CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. VERS. 8. Now the children of Iudah had fought against Ierusalem, and had taken it,
THE FOURTH SERMON UPON THE FIRST CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. VERS. 8. Now the children of Iudah had fought against Ierusalem, and had taken it,
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and smitten it with the edge of the sword, and had set the citie on fire. and smitten it with the edge of the sword, and had Set the City on fire.
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VERS. 9. Afterward also the children of Iudah went downe to fight against the Canaanites that dwelt in the mountaine,
VERS. 9. Afterwards also the children of Iudah went down to fight against the Canaanites that dwelled in the mountain,
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and toward the South, and in the low countrie. and towards the South, and in the low country.
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VERS. 10. And Iudah went against the Canaanites that dwelt in Hebron, which Hebron before time was called Kiriath-Arbah:
VERS. 10. And Iudah went against the Canaanites that dwelled in Hebron, which Hebron before time was called Kiriath-Arbah:
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and they slew Sheshai, and Ahiman, and Talmai. VERS. 11. And from thence hee went to the inhabitants of Debir:
and they slew Sheshai, and Ahiman, and Talmai. VERS. 11. And from thence he went to the inhabitants of Debir:
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and the name of Debir in old time was Kiriath-Sepher. and the name of Debir in old time was Kiriath-Sepher.
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THese verses and the other that follow to the 17. verse, are repeated out of the book of Ioshua, chiefly out of the 15. chapter,
THese Verses and the other that follow to the 17. verse, Are repeated out of the book of Ioshua, chiefly out of the 15. chapter,
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and are brought hither to this end, that we may vnderstand that the Tribe of Iudah possessed Ierusalem,
and Are brought hither to this end, that we may understand that the Tribe of Iudah possessed Ierusalem,
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while Ioshua was yet aliue, and therefore they might the easilier and better bring Adonibezek thither prisoner.
while Ioshua was yet alive, and Therefore they might the easilier and better bring Adonibezek thither prisoner.
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And the things that are here repeated out of Ioshua, are partly these, in the foure verses which I haue now read,
And the things that Are Here repeated out of Ioshua, Are partly these, in the foure Verses which I have now read,
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namely, the taking of Ierusalem, Hebron and Debir, and their fighting against the Canaanits that dwelt in the mountaines;
namely, the taking of Ierusalem, Hebron and Debir, and their fighting against the Canaanites that dwelled in the Mountains;
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and partly those things following afterward to the 16. verse, as shall be shewed when I come vnto them.
and partly those things following afterwards to the 16. verse, as shall be showed when I come unto them.
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And that they are here repeated, is manifest hereby, for that it is declared in that Chapter of Ioshua, that the King of Ierusalem was then taken,
And that they Are Here repeated, is manifest hereby, for that it is declared in that Chapter of Ioshua, that the King of Ierusalem was then taken,
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and was brought into the hands of the people of God, and that the children of Iudah dwelt there with the Iebusites.
and was brought into the hands of the people of God, and that the children of Iudah dwelled there with the Jebusites.
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In the 17. verse, the holy storie returneth to set downe what Iudah and Simeon did further at this time,
In the 17. verse, the holy story returns to Set down what Iudah and Simeon did further At this time,
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as he began to declare before from verse 4. to the 8. That which concerneth Hebron and Debir shall be set downe in their place.
as he began to declare before from verse 4. to the 8. That which concerns Hebron and Debir shall be Set down in their place.
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Now this repetition out of the booke of Ioshua here brought in, vnto the 17. verse, (for the 16. is a short interlaced story of the Kenites) this repetition (I say) is here brought in,
Now this repetition out of the book of Ioshua Here brought in, unto the 17. verse, (for the 16. is a short interlaced story of the Kenites) this repetition (I say) is Here brought in,
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lest the Reader should be troubled, as though the same things which are mentioned here, had been now done after the death of Ioshua, which are set downe there to haue been in his lifetime.
lest the Reader should be troubled, as though the same things which Are mentioned Here, had been now done After the death of Ioshua, which Are Set down there to have been in his lifetime.
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And this is done that there might be no stumbling nor offence thereat, we may therfore note out of all these verses in generall, the great care that the holy Ghost had in setting downe the Scriptures, freeing them from errour,
And this is done that there might be no stumbling nor offence thereat, we may Therefore note out of all these Verses in general, the great care that the holy Ghost had in setting down the Scriptures, freeing them from error,
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and making one to agree with the other:
and making one to agree with the other:
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so that if men were able to discerne, they might euer see it to be so.
so that if men were able to discern, they might ever see it to be so.
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It is true indeed, that many things in them are hard to be vnderstood, which the wicked peruert, as S. Peter saith, to their owne destruction: but where care is ioyned with gifts of knowledge, (which gifts some attaine to,) there may bee seene a most sweet agreement betwixt them,
It is true indeed, that many things in them Are hard to be understood, which the wicked pervert, as S. Peter Says, to their own destruction: but where care is joined with Gifts of knowledge, (which Gifts Some attain to,) there may be seen a most sweet agreement betwixt them,
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and no one either to iarre with another, or any one to be friuelous, or absurd,
and no one either to jar with Another, or any one to be frivolous, or absurd,
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as some are bold to affirme, but seuen times tried in the fire, and, pure and holy, as the Psalmist saith:
as Some Are bold to affirm, but seuen times tried in the fire, and, pure and holy, as the Psalmist Says:
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and therefore to all good vses of knowledge, and confuting of error, or practise in life, and comfort, profitable.
and Therefore to all good uses of knowledge, and confuting of error, or practise in life, and Comfort, profitable.
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For though all Scripture is not alike, but some plaine and some obscure; yet, first, they are plainest which are more necessarie for faith and life;
For though all Scripture is not alike, but Some plain and Some Obscure; yet, First, they Are Plainest which Are more necessary for faith and life;
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and, they that haue obscuritie in them, serue to exercise and sharpen our vnderstanding rather,
and, they that have obscurity in them, serve to exercise and sharpen our understanding rather,
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and to prouoke an appetie, in vs to diligence and care for attaining the true meaning of them,
and to provoke an appetite, in us to diligence and care for attaining the true meaning of them,
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then to driue vs from in reading them.
then to driven us from in reading them.
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To the shame of Popery, this that I haue said is to be marked, for the professors thereof doe challenge them for their difficultie and hardnesse,
To the shame of Popery, this that I have said is to be marked, for the professors thereof do challenge them for their difficulty and hardness,
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so as they are not to be suffered in the hands of the common people, whom if they withheld not from the true vnfolding of them, they might reape great profit by reading them.
so as they Are not to be suffered in the hands of the Common people, whom if they withheld not from the true unfolding of them, they might reap great profit by reading them.
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Also to the iust reproofe of many, both Atheists, and other not much differing from them, this is to be noted;
Also to the just reproof of many, both Atheists, and other not much differing from them, this is to be noted;
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for they, that is the Atheists, scoffe at the Scriptures, and bouldly iustle against Moses and Christ:
for they, that is the Atheists, scoff At the Scriptures, and boldly justle against Moses and christ:
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these, who are the prophane, as bouldly, and yet blindly, reason, dispute, and quarrell against some particular Scriptures, which they vnderstand not,
these, who Are the profane, as boldly, and yet blindly, reason, dispute, and quarrel against Some particular Scriptures, which they understand not,
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as if they were competent iudges, as that in the Psalme, Moab is my washpot, ouer Edome will I cast my shooe, which yet is (as they would see and acknowledge,
as if they were competent judges, as that in the Psalm, Moab is my washpot, over Edom will I cast my shoe, which yet is (as they would see and acknowledge,
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as also that of Samsons tying foxes tailes together with firebrands, to spoile the Philistimes corne;
as also that of Samsons tying foxes tails together with firebrands, to spoil the Philistines corn;
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with such like also they raile against the doctrine of predestination, and the sinne against the holy Ghost.
with such like also they rail against the Doctrine of predestination, and the sin against the holy Ghost.
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But not counting them worth the answering, I conclude:
But not counting them worth the answering, I conclude:
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seeing the Lord hath left the Scriptures so pure and free from all error, (the matters in them being so profitable and heauenly,) I conclude (I say) that if we desire to liue comfortably by the benefit of them;
seeing the Lord hath left the Scriptures so pure and free from all error, (the matters in them being so profitable and heavenly,) I conclude (I say) that if we desire to live comfortably by the benefit of them;
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let them bee our treasure, while the world trample them vnderfoot, yea, and let our meditation and delight bee so much the more in them, and that continually.
let them be our treasure, while the world trample them underfoot, yea, and let our meditation and delight be so much the more in them, and that continually.
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And this bee noted out of all these verses generally, to the 17. in that they are a repetition out of Ioshua.
And this be noted out of all these Verses generally, to the 17. in that they Are a repetition out of Ioshua.
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Now more particularly, in that so worthy things were done by this Tribe before, and that therefore they were chosen now, rather then any of the other Tribes to guide the rest, seeing that they were wisest and faithfullest in Gods matters,
Now more particularly, in that so worthy things were done by this Tribe before, and that Therefore they were chosen now, rather then any of the other Tribes to guide the rest, seeing that they were Wisest and Faithfullest in God's matters,
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as appeareth by the mentioning of these great actes, done by them; let it teach vs this;
as appears by the mentioning of these great acts, done by them; let it teach us this;
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that such as are wisest and faithfullest, ought to bee vsed and placed in the chiefe roomes of the seruice of God, aboue the rest.
that such as Are Wisest and Faithfullest, ought to be used and placed in the chief rooms of the service of God, above the rest.
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So Paul was endued with excellent gifts, and counted faithfull, before God put him in his seruice, and then he imployed him in the most waightie businesse.
So Paul was endued with excellent Gifts, and counted faithful, before God put him in his service, and then he employed him in the most weighty business.
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So Ioshua sent faithfull spies, to view the land of Canaan.
So Ioshua sent faithful spies, to view the land of Canaan.
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This thing had such force in the heathen Kings, as in Pharaoh, that hee preferred Ioseph aboue all the chiefe Nobles of the land,
This thing had such force in the heathen Kings, as in Pharaoh, that he preferred Ioseph above all the chief Nobles of the land,
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though he was but a stranger? saying, where shall we find a man like this man fitted for this worke? and in the Kings of Babylon, that they committed the great and waighty matters of the Kingdome to Daniel, and the three Children,
though he was but a stranger? saying, where shall we find a man like this man fitted for this work? and in the Kings of Babylon, that they committed the great and weighty matters of the Kingdom to daniel, and the three Children,
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because they saw, that the spirit of God was in them to doe well aboue others.
Because they saw, that the Spirit of God was in them to do well above Others.
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So Abraham trusted Eliezer his seruant, in that waighty matter of the marriage of his sonne Isaac, hauing none like him:
So Abraham trusted Eliezer his servant, in that weighty matter of the marriage of his son Isaac, having none like him:
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yea, Ahab himselfe made Obadiah (a worthy man) Steward of his houshold, though hee had inough of other beside.
yea, Ahab himself made Obadiah (a worthy man) Steward of his household, though he had enough of other beside.
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The holy Ghost makes mention at large, of those Worthies which Dauid (for their good seruice in the warres against the enemies of the Lord) exalted to the highest roomes next him.
The holy Ghost makes mention At large, of those Worthies which David (for their good service in the wars against the enemies of the Lord) exalted to the highest rooms next him.
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By which, I say, it appeareth, that the citie was then taken, although it was not as yet wholly possessed,
By which, I say, it appears, that the City was then taken, although it was not as yet wholly possessed,
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So did Iehoiada. Hence it is, that the Wise man saith, Wo to that land, whose Princes are chilaren, and being not fit for any gouernment, rise vp earely to drink strong drink.
So did Jehoiada. Hence it is, that the Wise man Says, Woe to that land, whose Princes Are Children, and being not fit for any government, rise up early to drink strong drink.
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Yea Salomon being put to his choice, desired an vnderstanding heart, wisely to goe in and out before the people.
Yea Solomon being put to his choice, desired an understanding heart, wisely to go in and out before the people.
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And such ought Masters of families, Magistrates and Gouernours in Townes to be, as well as Ministers.
And such ought Masters of families, Magistrates and Governors in Towns to be, as well as Ministers.
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And this order God hath set and taught vs, in commending and commanding faithfulnes and diligence (which are excellent vertues,) in seruāts, who yet are the meanest persons, therby teaching vs, much more to prefer these gifts in them who are vsed and imploied in higher callings and places,
And this order God hath Set and taught us, in commending and commanding faithfulness and diligence (which Are excellent Virtues,) in Servants, who yet Are the Meanest Persons, thereby teaching us, much more to prefer these Gifts in them who Are used and employed in higher callings and places,
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and so much the more, if wisdome be ioyned with them. And these qualities Iethro required in such magistrates as should be chosen;
and so much the more, if Wisdom be joined with them. And these qualities Jethro required in such Magistrates as should be chosen;
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and the like Paul required in such as are called to the ministry, besides other like furniture:
and the like Paul required in such as Are called to the Ministry, beside other like furniture:
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which giueth vs great cause of mourning, when wee see the contrary: which gives us great cause of mourning, when we see the contrary:
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and of reioycing, where these vertues are to bee seene and found in them, who are put in trust.
and of rejoicing, where these Virtues Are to be seen and found in them, who Are put in trust.
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And such should executors of willes, and schoolemasters be, into whose hands men are constrained to put their children, and goods;
And such should Executors of wills, and Schoolmasters be, into whose hands men Are constrained to put their children, and goods;
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and comprimitters of cases betwixt neighbours, should be like vnto them, who are trusted with much oftentimes.
and comprimitters of cases betwixt neighbours, should be like unto them, who Are trusted with much oftentimes.
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And this honour, honest and faithfull men haue with many, that in iudging of matters, they will,
And this honour, honest and faithful men have with many, that in judging of matters, they will,
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if their case be good, desire to haue such to giue their sentence, and iudgement for them in their doubtfull causes rather then others,
if their case be good, desire to have such to give their sentence, and judgement for them in their doubtful Causes rather then Others,
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though they set not greatly by religion themselues.
though they Set not greatly by Religion themselves.
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And this ought to incourage vs all, to labour for Gods graces, seeing they make a man stand before the honorable:
And this ought to encourage us all, to labour for God's graces, seeing they make a man stand before the honourable:
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though money, fauour, or other respects are the chiefe gifts which most obtaine great places by.
though money, favour, or other respects Are the chief Gifts which most obtain great places by.
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Now whereas a doubt may arise here, where it is said, that Iudah had taken Ierusalem,
Now whereas a doubt may arise Here, where it is said, that Iudah had taken Ierusalem,
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how it appeares to haue been so, seeing it is not expresly set downe in Ioshua, chap. 10. To that I answere,
how it appears to have been so, seeing it is not expressly Set down in Ioshua, chap. 10. To that I answer,
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though it bee not plainely so said, yet it may well be vnderstood, by the things that are written there:
though it be not plainly so said, yet it may well be understood, by the things that Are written there:
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namely, that the King of Ierusalem was taken and put to death, and that Iudah dwelt in the citie,
namely, that the King of Ierusalem was taken and put to death, and that Iudah dwelled in the City,
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and could not cast out the Iebusits that dwelt therein.
and could not cast out the Jebusites that dwelled therein.
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and so did they slay the inhabitants, and set the city on fire.
and so did they slay the inhabitants, and Set the City on fire.
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Here by the occasion of the destroying of these cities, Ierusalem, Hebron, Debir, and others many, let vs consider the desolation that God sendeth vpon goodly places,
Here by the occasion of the destroying of these cities, Ierusalem, Hebron, Debir, and Others many, let us Consider the desolation that God sends upon goodly places,
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and the inhabitants thereof, when his hand is against them, and when hee is purposed to blow vpon them,
and the inhabitants thereof, when his hand is against them, and when he is purposed to blow upon them,
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and to set them, as it were, on the stage to the view of the world.
and to Set them, as it were, on the stage to the view of the world.
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Yea doubtlesse, when he pleaseth to take the iudgement into his hand, all the beautie and glorie of the world must vanish at his presence,
Yea doubtless, when he Pleases to take the judgement into his hand, all the beauty and glory of the world must vanish At his presence,
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and the gloriousest solemnities and monuments come to vtter decay.
and the gloriousest solemnities and monuments come to utter decay.
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And to put vs in mind hereof, is this written and set downe, to shew vs the changeable estate of the flourishingest prosperitie of flesh.
And to put us in mind hereof, is this written and Set down, to show us the changeable estate of the flourishingest Prosperity of Flesh.
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The which a man would thinke, that should behold them in their beauty and time of their glory, that the enioyers thereof, did liue in a paradice and petty heauen, euen here vpon earth:
The which a man would think, that should behold them in their beauty and time of their glory, that the enjoyers thereof, did live in a paradise and Petty heaven, even Here upon earth:
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whereas, when God hath blowne vpon them, they are more desolate then the winter, and like to an house waste and ruinous.
whereas, when God hath blown upon them, they Are more desolate then the winter, and like to an house waste and ruinous.
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When Nabuchadnezzar and the fooler in the Gospell prided themselues, the one in his great Babell, the other in his abundance, suddenly comes a voice to both of them:
When Nebuchadnezzar and the fooler in the Gospel prided themselves, the one in his great Babel, the other in his abundance, suddenly comes a voice to both of them:
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to the one, Thy Kingdome is departed from thee: and to the other, O foole, this night shall they take thy soule from thee.
to the one, Thy Kingdom is departed from thee: and to the other, Oh fool, this night shall they take thy soul from thee.
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For wee must know, that as there is a time to flourish, so is there a time to fade, a time to bee borne,
For we must know, that as there is a time to flourish, so is there a time to fade, a time to be born,
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and so to grow vp, and a time also to die.
and so to grow up, and a time also to die.
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Therefore when the disciples, much like the foolish people of the world, looking vpon the goodly buildings of the Temple, began to haue them in admiration, saying:
Therefore when the Disciples, much like the foolish people of the world, looking upon the goodly buildings of the Temple, began to have them in admiration, saying:
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Behold, Master, what goodly buildings are here; he making small account of their speeches, answered them fitly in this manner: Behold, Master, what goodly buildings Are Here; he making small account of their Speeches, answered them fitly in this manner:
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I say vnto you, there shall not a stone remaine on a stone of all that yee see so costly and beautifull.I say unto you, there shall not a stone remain on a stone of all that ye see so costly and beautiful.
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Where are all the great persons become, that possessed the earth not long agone, with all the glory thereof? They that made others afraid with their very countenance and looke,
Where Are all the great Persons become, that possessed the earth not long ago, with all the glory thereof? They that made Others afraid with their very countenance and look,
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behold, they may bee troad vpon by the meanest, that were abused by them? As Dauid saith, I haue seene an end of all perfection:
behold, they may be troad upon by the Meanest, that were abused by them? As David Says, I have seen an end of all perfection:
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which Salomon his sonne prooued by clearer experience, saying of all;
which Solomon his son proved by clearer experience, saying of all;
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Vanitie of vanities. Of feasting and banqueting, to speake a word, how well pleasing and welcome so euer it bee,Vanity of vanities. Of feasting and banqueting, to speak a word, how well pleasing and welcome so ever it be,
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yet how harshly and fearefully it endeth many times, let Balshazzars example teach vs. As for fauour and beautie, another of the precious things of this world, whatsoeuer it promiseth in outward shew,
yet how harshly and fearfully it Endeth many times, let Balshazzars Exampl teach us As for favour and beauty, Another of the precious things of this world, whatsoever it promises in outward show,
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how can the glory thereofbee more basely spoken of, then we see, and in few yeeres find it to be,
how can the glory thereofbee more basely spoken of, then we see, and in few Years find it to be,
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and in the Prouerbs, it is said to be in these words: Fauour is deceitfull, and beauty is a vaine thing.
and in the Proverbs, it is said to be in these words: Favour is deceitful, and beauty is a vain thing.
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The same may be said of al other things, that are precious vnder the sun, as solemne marriages, inheritances, aduancements, with such like, they all fade, as doth the flower.
The same may be said of all other things, that Are precious under the sun, as solemn marriages, inheritances, advancements, with such like, they all fade, as does the flower.
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Now was their time come here mentioned, to bee brought to destruction, and the time of those that remaine is comming apace,
Now was their time come Here mentioned, to be brought to destruction, and the time of those that remain is coming apace,
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euen as the fall of the leafe in due season.
even as the fallen of the leaf in due season.
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And they that carrie their hearts most high, must remember that this day is not farre off,
And they that carry their hearts most high, must Remember that this day is not Far off,
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though it shal be a day of lamentation and woe, to them that haue their delight here.
though it shall be a day of lamentation and woe, to them that have their delight Here.
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For oh death how vnwelcome art thou to a man that hath laid vp no better treasure then transitory? And yet what is lesse thought on? but as the Psalmist saith, the children that see all this, approoue of their fathers course, and follow it.
For o death how unwelcome art thou to a man that hath laid up no better treasure then transitory? And yet what is less Thought on? but as the Psalmist Says, the children that see all this, approve of their Father's course, and follow it.
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The twelue daies, as the time of the natiuitie, commonly passed in reuell rout, a liuely picture of this short and painted Paradise,
The twelue days, as the time of the Nativity, commonly passed in revel rout, a lively picture of this short and painted Paradise,
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as they count it, in many great houses, where their play and belly-cheere is soone and sodainly at an end, with more sorrow then their pleasure was in the middest of their enioying of it.
as they count it, in many great houses, where their play and belly-cheer is soon and suddenly At an end, with more sorrow then their pleasure was in the midst of their enjoying of it.
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And therefore, who can thinke of the madnesse of the world without mourning? but oh that there were many to bewaile it.
And Therefore, who can think of the madness of the world without mourning? but o that there were many to bewail it.
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To see the carking and caring, the deceiuing, the cousonage that is almost euery where,
To see the carking and caring, the deceiving, the Cousinage that is almost every where,
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and all to clime vp to this hill of promotion and libertie seeking, to liue as men list, in whoring, in drunkennesse, in play,
and all to climb up to this hill of promotion and liberty seeking, to live as men list, in whoring, in Drunkenness, in play,
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and such like passing the time, and yet when they are come to the top, they must by and by bee throwne downe againe with greater violence and shame.
and such like passing the time, and yet when they Are come to the top, they must by and by be thrown down again with greater violence and shame.
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But if the change itselfe be so vnwelcome, then much more, whē it cōmeth vpon them both suddenly and fearefully.
But if the change itself be so unwelcome, then much more, when it comes upon them both suddenly and fearfully.
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So that the vilest would not change their estate for theirs, whom erst they admired. But, say some, ye trouble vs with telling vs these things, shew vs as well, how we may remedy them.
So that the Vilest would not change their estate for theirs, whom erst they admired. But, say Some, you trouble us with telling us these things, show us as well, how we may remedy them.
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I answere to such as feare the changes, that I haue spoken of, and are troubled to heare of them;
I answer to such as Fear the changes, that I have spoken of, and Are troubled to hear of them;
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feare God, and ye shall not need to feare the comming of these, whensoeuer they shall befall you;
Fear God, and you shall not need to Fear the coming of these, whensoever they shall befall you;
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else that which you feare, shal come vpon you euen to vtter desolation. And whereas many demand, if we, who so disgrace the vngodly practise of the world,
Else that which you Fear, shall come upon you even to utter desolation. And whereas many demand, if we, who so disgrace the ungodly practice of the world,
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and are out of loue with it, are not subiect to changes also, as well as others;
and Are out of love with it, Are not Subject to changes also, as well as Others;
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as from wealthy to want, from health to sicknesse, till death doe follow.
as from wealthy to want, from health to sickness, till death do follow.
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I say this to them who haue laid vp their treasure in heauen, it is the welcomest day to thinke of going hence, whatsoeuer they leaue behind them,
I say this to them who have laid up their treasure in heaven, it is the welcomest day to think of going hence, whatsoever they leave behind them,
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and they haue so valued the transitorie and momentany pleasures of this life, that they are willing and desirous to forsake them all,
and they have so valued the transitory and momentany pleasures of this life, that they Are willing and desirous to forsake them all,
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if they were all theirs, for that which there they hope to enioy.
if they were all theirs, for that which there they hope to enjoy.
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In which respect, is that spoken by the Preacher, The day of death is better then the day of birth. But to proceed.
In which respect, is that spoken by the Preacher, The day of death is better then the day of birth. But to proceed.
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The holy story mentioneth further both generally in this verse, how Iudah had fought against the Canaanites that dwelt in the mountaine, The holy story mentioneth further both generally in this verse, how Iudah had fought against the Canaanites that dwelled in the mountain,
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and toward the South, and in the low country, and more particularly against them that dwelt in Hebron,
and towards the South, and in the low country, and more particularly against them that dwelled in Hebron,
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and so, discribeth that citie by another name that was giuen it in former times, that is, Kiriath-arba,
and so, Describeth that City by Another name that was given it in former times, that is, Kiriath-arba,
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or the citie of one Arba, who was a Giant, and the father of Anak, which Anak hauing three sonnes, Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai, Iudah slew them there.
or the City of one Arba, who was a Giant, and the father of Anak, which Anak having three Sons, Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai, Iudah slew them there.
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These Anakims so called of their father, were mighty, tall and strong, as appeareth by many other Scriptures,
These Anakims so called of their father, were mighty, tall and strong, as appears by many other Scriptures,
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so by that which describeth Goliah of Gath, by the shaft of his speare, that it was like a weauers beame,
so by that which Describeth Goliath of Gaza, by the shaft of his spear, that it was like a weavers beam,
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and that, which speaketh of the spies that went to view the land of Canaan;
and that, which speaks of the spies that went to view the land of Canaan;
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who returning, feared the people with the report of their stature, saying, that they themselues were but as grassehoppers to them.
who returning, feared the people with the report of their stature, saying, that they themselves were but as grasshoppers to them.
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These giantlike men therefore, and those which were about and vnder them, being taken away, what a benefit must it needes bee to the children of Israel? Now though these were properly called Anakims and Giants, These giantlike men Therefore, and those which were about and under them, being taken away, what a benefit must it needs be to the children of Israel? Now though these were properly called Anakims and Giants,
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and that their kind and posteritie remaine not now to vexe faithfull Christians, as they did then Gods Church,
and that their kind and posterity remain not now to vex faithful Christians, as they did then God's Church,
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yet as there haue been many kinds of enemies, so there are, and alwaies shall be, which shall doe the same to the people of God, being cruell and scorneful contemners of the humble and innocent, that they did to the Israelites:
yet as there have been many Kinds of enemies, so there Are, and always shall be, which shall do the same to the people of God, being cruel and scornful contemners of the humble and innocent, that they did to the Israelites:
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who make their liues vnpleasant, with grieuous burdens, which they lay vpon them, and deadly feare that they hold them in,
who make their lives unpleasant, with grievous burdens, which they lay upon them, and deadly Fear that they hold them in,
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and if they take not their life away from them also, yet they make it wearisome to them,
and if they take not their life away from them also, yet they make it wearisome to them,
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so that many of them deuoure themselues, these therefore may well be called Giants. When therefore God shal weaken such Anakims, and abate their power, or take them away,
so that many of them devour themselves, these Therefore may well be called Giants. When Therefore God shall weaken such Anakims, and abate their power, or take them away,
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when they cannot bee reclaimed and brought to repentance, it must be counted the singular mercy of God.
when they cannot be reclaimed and brought to Repentance, it must be counted the singular mercy of God.
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For the world is full of such, in whom the prouerb is verified, that might ouercommeth right.
For the world is full of such, in whom the proverb is verified, that might Overcometh right.
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When men who haue power, authoritie, and wealth, so deale and liue with others, that they hold them in continuall slauery and feare.
When men who have power, Authority, and wealth, so deal and live with Others, that they hold them in continual slavery and Fear.
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Thus Pharaoh was a Giant, and as the sonne of Anak to Iosepbs posteritie, laying burthens vpon them, which they could not beare,
Thus Pharaoh was a Giant, and as the son of Anak to Iosepbs posterity, laying burdens upon them, which they could not bear,
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and not thinking he had oppressed them enough by doing so, added yet more vnto them also.
and not thinking he had oppressed them enough by doing so, added yet more unto them also.
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And thus they play the parts of giants, which grind the faces of the poore, to whom sound reason,
And thus they play the parts of Giants, which grind the faces of the poor, to whom found reason,
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euen the commandement of God, diswading them from it, is vtterly vnsauorie, and crauing of pity at their hands, is in vaine.
even the Commandment of God, dissuading them from it, is utterly unsavoury, and craving of pity At their hands, is in vain.
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This is apparent in sutes and controuersies, betwixt the mightie and the meane, the one eating vp the other, as if they were bread.
This is apparent in suits and controversies, betwixt the mighty and the mean, the one eating up the other, as if they were bred.
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So such as are set in place to chase away wickednesse, receiuing and deuouring gifts out of the hands of the guilty,
So such as Are Set in place to chase away wickedness, receiving and devouring Gifts out of the hands of the guilty,
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and lion-like roaring against the innocent, and so sucking aduantage out of them, and liuing by the sinnes of the people, are very Giants, and no better then Anakims.
and lion-like roaring against the innocent, and so sucking advantage out of them, and living by the Sins of the people, Are very Giants, and no better then Anakims.
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All such and the like aggricuances, are to be groned vnder, by the godly in the eares of the Lord.
All such and the like aggricuances, Are to be groaned under, by the godly in the ears of the Lord.
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And they who are deliuered from such burdens, haue great cause with reioycing, to praise God,
And they who Are Delivered from such burdens, have great cause with rejoicing, to praise God,
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as the people did, when they were brought back out of the captiuitie, saying: Our mouth was full of laughter, and our tongue filled with ioy.
as the people did, when they were brought back out of the captivity, saying: Our Mouth was full of laughter, and our tongue filled with joy.
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But of this enough, because I haue spoken of the like point before, in vers. 7.
But of this enough, Because I have spoken of the like point before, in vers. 7.
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Now to goe forward in the story, it is said, that Iudah had not rested in these destructions of the Canaanites,
Now to go forward in the story, it is said, that Iudah had not rested in these destructions of the Canaanites,
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and of many other mentioned in the booke of Ioshua, but proceeded further to take Debir, another citie scituated by Hebron,
and of many other mentioned in the book of Ioshua, but proceeded further to take Debir, Another City situated by Hebron,
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but more of this in the next verse.
but more of this in the next verse.
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and to haue great care that none become faint by their example;
and to have great care that none become faint by their Exampl;
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And in the meane season, here it is to be considered, how vnwearied Iudah is said to haue been in the worke of the Lord,
And in the mean season, Here it is to be considered, how unwearied Iudah is said to have been in the work of the Lord,
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euen in procuring the destruction of his enemies, the Canaanites, with Ioshua while hee liued, who was the chiefe guide of the rest.
even in procuring the destruction of his enemies, the Canaanites, with Ioshua while he lived, who was the chief guide of the rest.
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For this diligence of theirs, in going from one peece of this worke to another, should be a notable incouragement to all that are seruants to God in any worke that he sets them about, that they should not doe it negligently,
For this diligence of theirs, in going from one piece of this work to Another, should be a notable encouragement to all that Are Servants to God in any work that he sets them about, that they should not do it negligently,
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nor stand at a stay after good beginnings, as though they had done sufficiently alreadie.
nor stand At a stay After good beginnings, as though they had done sufficiently already.
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They must not repeat their labours and cumbats which are past, as though they had done enough,
They must not repeat their labours and combats which Are past, as though they had done enough,
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but looke to those which are to come: as the Apostle teacheth in the Epistle to the Philippians.
but look to those which Are to come: as the Apostle Teaches in the Epistle to the Philippians.
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And this is carefully to be regarded, whether it be in performing outward duties, as these men of Iuda did,
And this is carefully to be regarded, whither it be in performing outward duties, as these men of Iuda did,
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or inward, as in resisting temptations, patient bearing of afflictions, and the like; they should alwaies be vnwearied in the worke of the Lord.
or inward, as in resisting temptations, patient bearing of afflictions, and the like; they should always be unwearied in the work of the Lord.
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For to this end God hath promised strength by the armour of a Christian.
For to this end God hath promised strength by the armour of a Christian.
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And thus it is meet for al such to grow from strength to strength, and from faith to faith, (as God hath giuen commandement,) and to verifie that which is written by Salomon; the righteous shineth as the light vnto the perfit day.
And thus it is meet for all such to grow from strength to strength, and from faith to faith, (as God hath given Commandment,) and to verify that which is written by Solomon; the righteous shines as the Light unto the perfect day.
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As plants when the be rooted in good ground doe burnish and spread their branches, and bring foorth fruite plentifully. As plants when the be rooted in good ground do burnish and spread their branches, and bring forth fruit plentifully.
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And such must know, that it is a sore discouragement to the weaker Christians, when they shall see dampes and deadnesse in the ancienter professors, who haue been sometimes prouokers and stirrers vp of others to the duties of godlinesse.
And such must know, that it is a soar discouragement to the Weaker Christians, when they shall see damps and deadness in the ancienter professors, who have been sometime provokers and stirrers up of Others to the duties of godliness.
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A great blemish, doubtlesse, it is in them who may iustly be charged to doe so.
A great blemish, doubtless, it is in them who may justly be charged to do so.
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For beside other inconueniences, this is one, that it beateth a strong conceit into the hearts of the weake, that they find not that liking in Gods seruice that they are told of,
For beside other inconveniences, this is one, that it beats a strong conceit into the hearts of the weak, that they find not that liking in God's service that they Are told of,
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and promised in the word of God which they heare.
and promised in the word of God which they hear.
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As if God were not to be trusted in setting forth so large offers and priuiledges therein:
As if God were not to be trusted in setting forth so large offers and privileges therein:
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or as though he were wearie of weldoing to his: the which to affirme is rancke blasphemie.
or as though he were weary of welldoing to his: the which to affirm is rank blasphemy.
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They should all so know, such I meane, as God hath put in his service, that they ought now after long continuance therein,
They should all so know, such I mean, as God hath put in his service, that they ought now After long Continuance therein,
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and in his house, to bee as fathers to procure and seeke the good of the weaker sort of their brethren,
and in his house, to be as Father's to procure and seek the good of the Weaker sort of their brothers,
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but therefore to shine as lights, and grow daily in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord Iesus.
but Therefore to shine as lights, and grow daily in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord Iesus.
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Oh it is comely for others to behold, and their owne glory, to see that they follow the Lord stil directing and going before them,
O it is comely for Others to behold, and their own glory, to see that they follow the Lord still directing and going before them,
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as they did at any time past.
as they did At any time passed.
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Like Caleb, who fortie and fiue yeere after the Lord had set him about his work,
Like Caleb, who fortie and fiue year After the Lord had Set him about his work,
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as one of the two, who were counted more faithfull then the rest, was as strong and fit for it,
as one of the two, who were counted more faithful then the rest, was as strong and fit for it,
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as hee had been so many yeeres before. I know it is a rare thing, partly seeing few liue so long;
as he had been so many Years before. I know it is a rare thing, partly seeing few live so long;
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partly seeing many waxe soone wearie of well doing, and either haue not meanes to set them forward,
partly seeing many wax soon weary of well doing, and either have not means to Set them forward,
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or else haue no desire to vse them with that delight which once they did; beside their many discouragements;
or Else have no desire to use them with that delight which once they did; beside their many discouragements;
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it is therefore (I say) a rare thing to see men faithfull and constant for any long time, in goodnesse.
it is Therefore (I say) a rare thing to see men faithful and constant for any long time, in Goodness.
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But so much the more commendable it is, where it may bee found:
But so much the more commendable it is, where it may be found:
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oh, it is a good thing alwaies to be constant in a good matter I deny not but the best may easily,
o, it is a good thing always to be constant in a good matter I deny not but the best may Easily,
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and doe, with the wise virgins begin to nod, and with the Church in the Canticles fall a sleepe;
and do, with the wise Virgins begin to nod, and with the Church in the Canticles fallen a sleep;
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but therefore is it the needfuller for them to be quickned vp by Gods promises,
but Therefore is it the needfuller for them to be quickened up by God's promises,
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and other incouragements, as where he saith, To him that ouercommeth will I giue the tree of life, that is, euerlasting life, and such like.
and other encouragements, as where he Says, To him that Overcometh will I give the tree of life, that is, everlasting life, and such like.
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And also to quicken vp themselues, as I haue said, by diligent, watching and feruent prayer, &c. that they perish not with the wicked of the world, while they liue among them.
And also to quicken up themselves, as I have said, by diligent, watching and fervent prayer, etc. that they perish not with the wicked of the world, while they live among them.
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For they know that by faithfulnesse and constancie therein. they grow at last to perseuerance, and to a good end of their conflicting daies:
For they know that by faithfulness and constancy therein. they grow At last to perseverance, and to a good end of their conflicting days:
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and that they must depart from many ill actions and bad companies, which other make themselues merry with all.
and that they must depart from many ill actions and bad companies, which other make themselves merry with all.
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But if such shal begin to think that their reward here, and in the life to come, wil not be answerable to the losse of their pleasure that they forgoe, (which reward (yet) is an hundreth fold more euen in this life, beside happinesse afterwards) let them cast their account before they begin:
But if such shall begin to think that their reward Here, and in the life to come, will not be answerable to the loss of their pleasure that they forgo, (which reward (yet) is an Hundredth fold more even in this life, beside happiness afterwards) let them cast their account before they begin:
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but if they feare nothing but their owne weakenesse, let them not be discouraged, God will be their strength;
but if they Fear nothing but their own weakness, let them not be discouraged, God will be their strength;
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let them cast their care on him, and he will care for them.
let them cast their care on him, and he will care for them.
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but yet so, as he hath his seasons free from it, to doe his businesse in.
but yet so, as he hath his seasons free from it, to do his business in.
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Thus by this which I haue said of this matter, it may easily be seene, that they take the right course to happinesse, who with these men of Iuda, hold out constantly and vnwearied in well doing, notwithstanding all discouragements, temptations and opposition to the contrary.
Thus by this which I have said of this matter, it may Easily be seen, that they take the right course to happiness, who with these men of Iuda, hold out constantly and unwearied in well doing, notwithstanding all discouragements, temptations and opposition to the contrary.
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THE FIFTH SERMON VPON THE FIRST CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. VERS. 12. And Caleb said, he that smiteth Kirlah.
THE FIFTH SERMON UPON THE FIRST CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. VERS. 12. And Caleb said, he that smites Kirlah.
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Sepher, and taketh it, euen to him will I giue Acsah my daughter to wife. book, and Takes it, even to him will I give Acsah my daughter to wife.
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VERS. 13. And Othniel, the sonne of Kenaz, Calebs younger brother tooke it, to whom he gaue Acsah his daughter to wife.
VERS. 13. And Othniel, the son of Kenaz, Calebs younger brother took it, to whom he gave Acsah his daughter to wife.
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VERS. 14. And when she came to him to aske of her father a field,
VERS. 14. And when she Come to him to ask of her father a field,
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and she lighted off her asse, and Caleb said vnto her, What wilt thou? VERS. 15. And she answered him, Giue me a blessing,
and she lighted off her Ass, and Caleb said unto her, What wilt thou? VERS. 15. And she answered him, Give me a blessing,
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for thou hast giuen me a South country, giue me also springs of water. And Caleb gaue her the springs aboue, and the springs beneath. for thou hast given me a South country, give me also springs of water. And Caleb gave her the springs above, and the springs beneath.
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THis citie Debir, it is said, was in times past called Kiriah-sepher:
THis City Debir, it is said, was in times past called Kiriah-sepher:
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that is, the citie of one Sepher, to put a difference betwixt that and some other of that name. that is, the City of one book, to put a difference betwixt that and Some other of that name.
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And it is said here, that Caleb seeing more difficultie to winne this city, offered a reward to him that would set vpon it.
And it is said Here, that Caleb seeing more difficulty to win this City, offered a reward to him that would Set upon it.
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But I must againe put the Reader in mind, that these things mentioned from the 8. verse to the 17. were done in the daies of Ioshua, and are but repeated here, to commend the faithfulnes,
But I must again put the Reader in mind, that these things mentioned from the 8. verse to the 17. were done in the days of Ioshua, and Are but repeated Here, to commend the faithfulness,
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and care of this Tribe of Iuda: and as they were done then, so the subduing of this city is ascribed to Ioshua, in Iosh. 10. because he was their chiefe guide,
and care of this Tribe of Iuda: and as they were done then, so the subduing of this City is ascribed to Ioshua, in Joshua 10. Because he was their chief guide,
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and gouernour in all these warres, though Caleb offered a reward to him that winne it,
and governor in all these wars, though Caleb offered a reward to him that win it,
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because it was his inheritance, and Othniel here mentioned was the person that tooke it, and enioyed the reward.
Because it was his inheritance, and Othniel Here mentioned was the person that took it, and enjoyed the reward.
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This be said for the meaning of these two verses, and for reconciling this place with that which I cited out of Ioshua.
This be said for the meaning of these two Verses, and for reconciling this place with that which I cited out of Ioshua.
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Now for the benefit which wee are to reape from hence, it is manifold;
Now for the benefit which we Are to reap from hence, it is manifold;
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first by this, that there was more difficultie and danger in the winning of this citie then other;
First by this, that there was more difficulty and danger in the winning of this City then other;
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it giueth vs to learne and to marke, that in going about the duties of our particular callings, (as this warring against these cities of the Canaanites was theirs) we must not thinke it strange,
it gives us to Learn and to mark, that in going about the duties of our particular callings, (as this warring against these cities of the Canaanites was theirs) we must not think it strange,
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if some part of our life, and at sometime, be more incumbred then other parts, and at other times:
if Some part of our life, and At sometime, be more encumbered then other parts, and At other times:
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euen these good seruants of God did find it so in some part of their work, more then in some other:
even these good Servants of God did find it so in Some part of their work, more then in Some other:
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and yet they did not for all that breake it off, but wisely bethinke themselues,
and yet they did not for all that break it off, but wisely bethink themselves,
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how to ouercome the difficultie of it, by more then ordinarie paines, and care, when the businesse required it.
how to overcome the difficulty of it, by more then ordinary pains, and care, when the business required it.
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The like may be said of the religious duties of our generall callings, both concerning the first,
The like may be said of the religious duties of our general callings, both Concerning the First,
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and second Table, there is not alwaies that confidence, ioy, cheerefulnesse, diligence, and feruency in the vse of priuate meanes,
and second Table, there is not always that confidence, joy, cheerfulness, diligence, and fervency in the use of private means,
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or fruitfulnesse in doing good to others: we find these come off with much difficultie sometime, in respect of others.
or fruitfulness in doing good to Others: we find these come off with much difficulty sometime, in respect of Others.
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And this commeth not to passe by chance, as neither it did to them, (as men vse to say) but by the prouidence of God, who most isely disposeth so of it, that it may not oftentimes be so with vs, that we haue hard successe,
And this comes not to pass by chance, as neither it did to them, (as men use to say) but by the providence of God, who most isely Disposeth so of it, that it may not oftentimes be so with us, that we have hard success,
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lest we should be discouraged, and also lest we should not bring our worke to any good point,
lest we should be discouraged, and also lest we should not bring our work to any good point,
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but (as they say) our labour should be lost, and in vaine, and nothing should goe forward;
but (as they say) our labour should be lost, and in vain, and nothing should go forward;
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as if in husbanding the ground by sowing, reaping, and all other worke belonging to it, the weather should alwaies be dropping.
as if in husbanding the ground by sowing, reaping, and all other work belonging to it, the weather should always be dropping.
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And although it be not often so, yet hee seeth it conuenient that sometime men should find it so, I meane hardnesse, to bring their worke to passe,
And although it be not often so, yet he sees it convenient that sometime men should find it so, I mean hardness, to bring their work to pass,
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and some difficultie about it, though they haue skill in it, to the end they may haue proofe of their patience at such times,
and Some difficulty about it, though they have skill in it, to the end they may have proof of their patience At such times,
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and bee thankfull to God when it falleth not out so oftentimes, but that they haue good successe for the most part.
and be thankful to God when it falls not out so oftentimes, but that they have good success for the most part.
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And also that they may learne experience against other like times, to be contented, when it shall so fall out againe, that so they may shew one euen tener in their life (as much as may bee) and in euery part of it, some equalitie, in care, contentment, cheerefulnesse, hope,
And also that they may Learn experience against other like times, to be contented, when it shall so fallen out again, that so they may show one even tener in their life (as much as may be) and in every part of it, Some equality, in care, contentment, cheerfulness, hope,
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and patience, and not to to bee carried into extremities, as many are, by the occasions that are offered,
and patience, and not to to be carried into extremities, as many Are, by the occasions that Are offered,
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and that come to passe daily.
and that come to pass daily.
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And this ought to guide all men in their callings, and in the actions of their liues, that,
And this ought to guide all men in their callings, and in the actions of their lives, that,
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as well when things go against them, as when they goe with them, they may in al estates be thankful, (as we reade holy Iob was) especially, seeing they know, that God ordereth both good successe,
as well when things go against them, as when they go with them, they may in all estates be thankful, (as we read holy Job was) especially, seeing they know, that God Ordereth both good success,
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and also the contrary to the good of his. The husbandman is hindred sometime by the rainy weather:
and also the contrary to the good of his. The husbandman is hindered sometime by the rainy weather:
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The Artificer is troubled about putting away his wares, and the falling of the price,
The Artificer is troubled about putting away his wares, and the falling of the price,
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so that he cannot alwaies make his aduantage of them, as ordinarily he doth, for the maintaining of himselfe, and his charge.
so that he cannot always make his advantage of them, as ordinarily he does, for the maintaining of himself, and his charge.
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But God changeth those times, so that they doe not alwaies keepe at one stay.
But God changes those times, so that they do not always keep At one stay.
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The good minister is sometime troubled about the carelesnesse, and prophanenesse of his people, and is grieued for the ill successe that he seeth on his labours,
The good minister is sometime troubled about the carelessness, and profaneness of his people, and is grieved for the ill success that he sees on his labours,
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but God giueth him incouragement againe, that some doe regard his ministery, and receiue the Gospell to their amendment, and saluation.
but God gives him encouragement again, that Some do regard his Ministry, and receive the Gospel to their amendment, and salvation.
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Besides the diligentest labourers in preaching are oft to seeke of necessarie helpes for this life;
Beside the diligentest labourers in preaching Are oft to seek of necessary helps for this life;
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and more then their due they rarely find and seldome meet with, (what need soeuer they haue) if they get that truly paid them;
and more then their due they rarely find and seldom meet with, (what need soever they have) if they get that truly paid them;
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the ministery being in so little account with men of the world, of which sort the greatest number is.
the Ministry being in so little account with men of the world, of which sort the greatest number is.
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So women in their places haue many crossings of them by their husbands, seruants, and about children and matters of familie, beside other vnlooked for accidents and troubles, which we see doe cause many of them, who are not seasoned with grace,
So women in their places have many crossings of them by their Husbands, Servants, and about children and matters of family, beside other unlooked for accidents and Troubles, which we see do cause many of them, who Are not seasoned with grace,
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and sauing knowledge, to bee exceedingly impatient, disquiet, and out of order. Therefore if they, who are religious should not vnder the like crosses be better gouerned,
and Saving knowledge, to be exceedingly impatient, disquiet, and out of order. Therefore if they, who Are religious should not under the like Crosses be better governed,
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though they enioy many comforts in the married estate, they should euer, and anon bee out of frame,
though they enjoy many comforts in the married estate, they should ever, and anon be out of frame,
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and vnquiet, and in no sort enioy the benefit of that estate, as God hath allowed them to doe, as too many can testifie.
and unquiet, and in no sort enjoy the benefit of that estate, as God hath allowed them to do, as too many can testify.
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In more particular manner I might shew the disapointments that al sorts of people meet with and haue.
In more particular manner I might show the disappointments that all sorts of people meet with and have.
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As the labouring man for his part, is not behind the rest, in finding much hardnesse, by meanes of his poore estate,
As the labouring man for his part, is not behind the rest, in finding much hardness, by means of his poor estate,
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and the great prices of necessarie things at sometimes especially: but I should be too long, if I should stand vpon particulars.
and the great Princes of necessary things At sometime especially: but I should be too long, if I should stand upon particulars.
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To these when wee adde other disapointments and crosses, as ill debters, sutes in the law, losse of friends, who were vpholders of them,
To these when we add other disappointments and Crosses, as ill debtors, suits in the law, loss of Friends, who were upholders of them,
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while they liued, diseases and sicknes, with a thousand more, which cannot be remembred:
while they lived, diseases and sickness, with a thousand more, which cannot be remembered:
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all may see there arise many things in all conditions and dealings, to make some part of mens liues hardlier passed in peace and quietnes to their good liking,
all may see there arise many things in all conditions and dealings, to make Some part of men's lives hardlier passed in peace and quietness to their good liking,
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though they haue, for the most part, good successe, and do vsually labour with some ease, as I haue said.
though they have, for the most part, good success, and do usually labour with Some ease, as I have said.
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And why doe I set downe all this about the matter in hand? but that we may see the wisdome and mercy of God herein, who mixeth both together,
And why do I Set down all this about the matter in hand? but that we may see the Wisdom and mercy of God herein, who mixeth both together,
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because if all our life should be smoothly carried, and easily passed, we should be made thereby vnfit for our change, especially for great trials, when they come;
Because if all our life should be smoothly carried, and Easily passed, we should be made thereby unfit for our change, especially for great trials, when they come;
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and so likewise, if it should be for the most part tedious and troublesome, there should be nothing (in a manner) but wearinesse and discomfort.
and so likewise, if it should be for the most part tedious and troublesome, there should be nothing (in a manner) but weariness and discomfort.
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And therefore all sorts should seeke to be in Gods fauour, that so they may also bee vnder his gouernment in both estates,
And Therefore all sorts should seek to be in God's favour, that so they may also be under his government in both estates,
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and that while they are so, they may daily keepe so;
and that while they Are so, they may daily keep so;
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and that aboue all other things, which estate of life onely hath the promise of blessing in euery calling and condition,
and that above all other things, which estate of life only hath the promise of blessing in every calling and condition,
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and where it is wanting, all confusion (for the most part) breaketh in amongst men, that they be not only vnquiet in their troubles,
and where it is wanting, all confusion (for the most part) breaks in among men, that they be not only unquiet in their Troubles,
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and doe most vncomfortably, go vnder difficulties;
and do most uncomfortably, go under difficulties;
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but also when they enioy any more freedome and prosperitie, they be euen in their best estate, vnprofitable, if not offensiue and troublesome.
but also when they enjoy any more freedom and Prosperity, they be even in their best estate, unprofitable, if not offensive and troublesome.
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And if it seeme strange to any, that God thus disposeth of mens trauels and dealings, that the successe be vncertaine, let them looke to the end why he doth so, before set downe;
And if it seem strange to any, that God thus Disposeth of men's travels and dealings, that the success be uncertain, let them look to the end why he does so, before Set down;
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and namely, if they be much troubled, for that many casualities fall out in their liues, they must know, that if it were otherwise, they would keepe no compasse,
and namely, if they be much troubled, for that many casualties fallen out in their lives, they must know, that if it were otherwise, they would keep no compass,
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and therefore God seeth it meet sometime that it should be so. But another thing to be noted here in Caleb, is this:
and Therefore God sees it meet sometime that it should be so. But Another thing to be noted Here in Caleb, is this:
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that when hee saw it required courage, as well as skill, to aduenture and set vpon this citie,
that when he saw it required courage, as well as skill, to adventure and Set upon this City,
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for the destroying of Gods enemies that were in it, as hee was commanded, promiseth his daughter to him that would set vpon it.
for the destroying of God's enemies that were in it, as he was commanded, promises his daughter to him that would Set upon it.
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This was no small matter that he offered, but marke why? as I haue shewed, all may see hee did shew this forwardnesse to the rooting out of Gods enemies.
This was no small matter that he offered, but mark why? as I have showed, all may see he did show this forwardness to the rooting out of God's enemies.
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And it teacheth, that for the Lords sake, we ought to doe much, and yet count it no great matter that we doe.
And it Teaches, that for the lords sake, we ought to do much, and yet count it no great matter that we do.
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To aduance his name, and helpe to setvp his true worship, and the sincere preaching of the Gospell, the ouerthrowing of his enemies,
To advance his name, and help to setup his true worship, and the sincere preaching of the Gospel, the overthrowing of his enemies,
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and for such like seruice of his, euery man ought to be ready and willing to be abased in his countenance, weakened in his wealth,
and for such like service of his, every man ought to be ready and willing to be abased in his countenance, weakened in his wealth,
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and sustaine much hardship, if need be.
and sustain much hardship, if need be.
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as though hee owed nothing to him, of whom he receiued him.
as though he owed nothing to him, of whom he received him.
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Dauid may be brought in here, and set in none of the meanest roomes, for that which he did in this behalfe.David may be brought in Here, and Set in none of the Meanest rooms, for that which he did in this behalf.
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For beside that there was none in his time, that honoured God more then hee did in the louing, frequenting,
For beside that there was none in his time, that honoured God more then he did in the loving, frequenting,
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and longing after his being in the Lords house, and the place where his honour dwelleth:
and longing After his being in the lords house, and the place where his honour dwells:
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so hee bare reproch as mighty as hee was, and that willingly for his zeale toward God:
so he bore reproach as mighty as he was, and that willingly for his zeal towards God:
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for when he brought the Arke of God with shouting, and sound of trumpet into the citie of Dauid, dancing before it, Michael, Sauls daughter, looked out at the window,
for when he brought the Ark of God with shouting, and found of trumpet into the City of David, dancing before it, Michael, Saul's daughter, looked out At the window,
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and dispised him, as thinking it too base a thing for a King to doe so:
and despised him, as thinking it too base a thing for a King to do so:
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but he answered, it was before the Lord, and that he would yet, for his sake, be more vile.
but he answered, it was before the Lord, and that he would yet, for his sake, be more vile.
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So Ester, for bringing the people of God out of desolation, and vtter rooting out, put her life in danger, saying, If I perish, I perish.
So Ester, for bringing the people of God out of desolation, and utter rooting out, put her life in danger, saying, If I perish, I perish.
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So Moses and Paul desired rather to perish, then the people of God should be forsaken,
So Moses and Paul desired rather to perish, then the people of God should be forsaken,
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and so God his glory be empeached.
and so God his glory be impeached.
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And why should they not, all these, (I meane) and other such, as well as they,
And why should they not, all these, (I mean) and other such, as well as they,
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euen Kings and Queenes lay downe their Crownes at his feet, and aduance him, who hath honoured them aboue others? And much more wee,
even Kings and Queens lay down their Crowns At his feet, and advance him, who hath honoured them above Others? And much more we,
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how are meane and inferiours, should think our selues happie if we may bee imployed by him,
how Are mean and inferiors, should think our selves happy if we may be employed by him,
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or if any thing that we haue might doe him seruice.
or if any thing that we have might do him service.
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According to that which is written, Mark. 1. He that loueth father or mother, more then me? is not worthie of me.
According to that which is written, Mark. 1. He that loves father or mother, more then me? is not worthy of me.
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And it is true indeed, that wee should loue nothing so well, but we should forgoe it for the Lords cause;
And it is true indeed, that we should love nothing so well, but we should forgo it for the lords cause;
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therefore when he saith, Giue me thine heart (my sonne,) we should reioyce that he will aske and take any thing that we haue,
Therefore when he Says, Give me thine heart (my son,) we should rejoice that he will ask and take any thing that we have,
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and yeeld it him with all readinesse. But for ought I see, I may iustly complaine, and say:
and yield it him with all readiness. But for ought I see, I may justly complain, and say:
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wee are like those children, which hauing gotten what they can at their fathers hand, cast him off,
we Are like those children, which having got what they can At their Father's hand, cast him off,
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and flourish boldly with that which they haue gotten of him.
and flourish boldly with that which they have got of him.
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So to speake what I thinke, as I see with mine owne eies, when God hath inriched men with his manifold blessings, there is not one of many that considereth it, of whom he hath receiued all that he inioyeth;
So to speak what I think, as I see with mine own eyes, when God hath enriched men with his manifold blessings, there is not one of many that Considereth it, of whom he hath received all that he Enjoyeth;
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but glorieth of that which is not his owne, and setteth out himselfe with anothers goods,
but Glorieth of that which is not his own, and sets out himself with another's goods,
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And yet, to aggrauate our sin, I must needs adde one thing, I am perswaded, (greatly to our shame and conuiction) that many in the Papacie, who shal neuer haue reward for it, are brought (through error) to do many things and giue much, in a superstitious zeale to this end, that they may bee saued.
And yet, to aggravate our since, I must needs add one thing, I am persuaded, (greatly to our shame and conviction) that many in the Papacy, who shall never have reward for it, Are brought (through error) to do many things and give much, in a superstitious zeal to this end, that they may be saved.
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But if they doe that which God neuer required at their hands, and therfore amisse;
But if they do that which God never required At their hands, and Therefore amiss;
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ought not we, who haue learned better, to do readily that which we are commanded, especially our reward being certaine? If they doe it to merit that which they shall neuer attaine;
ought not we, who have learned better, to do readily that which we Are commanded, especially our reward being certain? If they do it to merit that which they shall never attain;
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ought not we much more, to doe the duties which we are commanded, who belieue that we haue the best things freely promised, I meane eternall life, which also in due time shall bee giuen vs of God,
ought not we much more, to do the duties which we Are commanded, who believe that we have the best things freely promised, I mean Eternal life, which also in due time shall be given us of God,
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and that of his meere mercie;
and that of his mere mercy;
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and bountie? And if Caleb would giue his daughter, should not wee much more giue some part of our substance to feede the hungry,
and bounty? And if Caleb would give his daughter, should not we much more give Some part of our substance to feed the hungry,
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and to helpe cloath the naked, when we may yet reserue sufficient for our selues besides? Whereas the truth is, that all is too little that wee can doe to good vses, that wee might honour God: (as Caleb here could affoord him the best thing that they had) and yet all is of vs thought to much (when it is but little) that we doe this way,
and to help cloth the naked, when we may yet reserve sufficient for our selves beside? Whereas the truth is, that all is too little that we can do to good uses, that we might honour God: (as Caleb Here could afford him the best thing that they had) and yet all is of us Thought to much (when it is but little) that we do this Way,
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lest wee should hinder our selues.
lest we should hinder our selves.
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And to end this verse, this Caleb being a godly man, and as well renowned and approoued for his grace, as for his greatnesse;
And to end this verse, this Caleb being a godly man, and as well renowned and approved for his grace, as for his greatness;
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in saving, that hee would giue his daughter to wife, sheweth, that hee had well learned Moses doctrine, in whose daies he liued,
in Saving, that he would give his daughter to wife, shows, that he had well learned Moses Doctrine, in whose days he lived,
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and namely in this point, (as he had in many other) that children are not to dispose of their owne marriage, but the father.
and namely in this point, (as he had in many other) that children Are not to dispose of their own marriage, but the father.
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To whom, though many haue lost their honour that way, as being vnfitter to make choice, then their children themselues;
To whom, though many have lost their honour that Way, as being unfitter to make choice, then their children themselves;
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yet God hath giuen them this libertie, that if they do no good with it, they may be conuicted by it, who for their place and yeeres, should be fitter to make the match in good sort,
yet God hath given them this liberty, that if they do no good with it, they may be convicted by it, who for their place and Years, should be fitter to make the match in good sort,
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then the children, who for the most part are caried, not so much by religion, and good aduisednesse, as by will, and rash beate to make their owne choice:
then the children, who for the most part Are carried, not so much by Religion, and good advisedness, as by will, and rash beat to make their own choice:
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and therefore it is ofttimes iustly requited by God, who ought chiefly to be obeyed in that action, that to make their sinne the better appeare, their match is as soone repented of, many times, as it is inioyed.
and Therefore it is ofttimes justly requited by God, who ought chiefly to be obeyed in that actium, that to make their sin the better appear, their match is as soon repented of, many times, as it is enjoyed.
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euen for the commandement of Christ, If thou louest mee, feede my lambes, and my sheepe:
even for the Commandment of christ, If thou love me, feed my Lambs, and my sheep:
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Moses therfore, who was Gods mouth to the people, was commanded by him to teach this, that the parents had authoritie in prouiding marriages for their children:Moses Therefore, who was God's Mouth to the people, was commanded by him to teach this, that the Parents had Authority in providing marriages for their children:
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for thus he saith, Thou shalt not giue thy daughter to the sonne of the Canaanite,
for thus he Says, Thou shalt not give thy daughter to the son of the Canaanite,
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nor take his daughter to thy sonne. nor take his daughter to thy son.
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And therefore we reade that Sampson gaue this honour to his father and mother, for the granting of their consent in his marriage, (as many other did the like) for thus he saith:
And Therefore we read that Sampson gave this honour to his father and mother, for the granting of their consent in his marriage, (as many other did the like) for thus he Says:
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I saw a woman, and she pleaseth me well, now therefore giue me her to wife. I saw a woman, and she Pleases me well, now Therefore give me her to wife.
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And Paul comming long after Moses, agreed with him, as being both faithfull seruants to their Master;
And Paul coming long After Moses, agreed with him, as being both faithful Servants to their Master;
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he teacheth that this dutie belongeth to the father, saying: He that giueth his daughter in marriage, doth well, signifying who should giue her.
he Teaches that this duty belongeth to the father, saying: He that gives his daughter in marriage, does well, signifying who should give her.
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Although I speake not this, as though they might force their children to what marriages they list,
Although I speak not this, as though they might force their children to what marriages they list,
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but to giue their consent, and aduice must bee had, with some speciall and iust cause shewed (if it be expedient,) when, and why they may not.
but to give their consent, and Advice must be had, with Some special and just cause showed (if it be expedient,) when, and why they may not.
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So that this being cleare, it doth the more bewray the boldnesse, wilfulnes, and disobedience of many children, who would be thought wise enough to know their duties, who yet doe not meanely grieue their parents,
So that this being clear, it does the more bewray the boldness, wilfulness, and disobedience of many children, who would be Thought wise enough to know their duties, who yet do not meanly grieve their Parents,
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but also prouide ill for themselues, in making their matches at their own pleasures:
but also provide ill for themselves, in making their Matches At their own pleasures:
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who, beside, that they bring in one little better, then a Canaanite ofttimes at least, a waspe,
who, beside, that they bring in one little better, then a Canaanite ofttimes At least, a wasp,
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an hagge, or otherwise, badly qualified into, and amongst a good kindred, so they themselues seldome agree,
an hag, or otherwise, badly qualified into, and among a good kindred, so they themselves seldom agree,
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and especially if the one partie draw any thing neerer to God, then the other.
and especially if the one party draw any thing nearer to God, then the other.
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Hereof it commeth to passe, I will not say onely, but doubtlesse in great part, that there are so many disordered,
Hereof it comes to pass, I will not say only, but doubtless in great part, that there Are so many disordered,
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and offensiue, matches and marriages, and the persons so wearisome one to the other, that they must either be parted by other, or they will part themselues;
and offensive, Matches and marriages, and the Persons so wearisome one to the other, that they must either be parted by other, or they will part themselves;
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or if they cannot, yet they doe little better: for dwelling both in one house, yet, they may not (many times) meete,
or if they cannot, yet they do little better: for Dwelling both in one house, yet, they may not (many times) meet,
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but be parted at bed and board, and they must haue them that are of another house, to set them together;
but be parted At Bed and board, and they must have them that Are of Another house, to Set them together;
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whereby, it may bee easily gathered, what manner of Christian and sociable life they enioy together;
whereby, it may be Easily gathered, what manner of Christian and sociable life they enjoy together;
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and what fruite they reape of iustling a side the commandement of God about their comming together.
and what fruit they reap of justling a side the Commandment of God about their coming together.
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But it is not my purpose to shew the annoiances that be in all vnlawfull marriages, I doe but poynt at some, which fall out,
But it is not my purpose to show the annoyances that be in all unlawful marriages, I do but point At Some, which fallen out,
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yea, and come oft, and ordinarily, where Gods ordinance and commandement is reiected, as when the children make their owne marriages without their parents, or against them.
yea, and come oft, and ordinarily, where God's Ordinance and Commandment is rejected, as when the children make their own marriages without their Parents, or against them.
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But seeing occasion may be taken here, of mouing a question or two, I will stand a little vpon these two verses for the satisfying the doubts that are raised: and make vse thereof afterward.
But seeing occasion may be taken Here, of moving a question or two, I will stand a little upon these two Verses for the satisfying the doubts that Are raised: and make use thereof afterwards.
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It is therefore obiected here, whither Caleb did aduisedly, and whither he was to be commended for this offering of his daughter to him that should winne Debit:
It is Therefore objected Here, whither Caleb did advisedly, and whither he was to be commended for this offering of his daughter to him that should win Debit:
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for what knew he, whether he might lawfully keepe promise with the partie, such an one,
for what knew he, whither he might lawfully keep promise with the party, such an one,
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as he might haue been? Also it is obiected, that he who did winne it, was thought to be too neare a kinde to him, Othniel by name, being said to be his younger brother,
as he might have been? Also it is objected, that he who did win it, was Thought to be too near a kind to him, Othniel by name, being said to be his younger brother,
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so that he might not lawfully take her to wife. These things therefore require an answere.
so that he might not lawfully take her to wife. These things Therefore require an answer.
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To the first, that wee are chiefely to looke to this, namely, the commendation of Caleb, that he would offer so largely for the destroying of Gods enemies, according to Gods commandement,
To the First, that we Are chiefly to look to this, namely, the commendation of Caleb, that he would offer so largely for the destroying of God's enemies, according to God's Commandment,
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and this the holy Ghost intended to declare, and not that we should make question, whether he did it rightly and lawfully, or no.
and this the holy Ghost intended to declare, and not that we should make question, whither he did it rightly and lawfully, or no.
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For as charitie is not suspitious, so he being so rarely commended for his pietie,
For as charity is not suspicious, so he being so rarely commended for his piety,
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and obedience to God, it becommeth not vs to iudge him for that, which we cannot accuse him of,
and Obedience to God, it becomes not us to judge him for that, which we cannot accuse him of,
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neither can any such thing be gathered against him out of the text.
neither can any such thing be gathered against him out of the text.
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It is true, he offered his daughter vpon the condition mentioned, and there is no more set downe in what manner, or with what respects;
It is true, he offered his daughter upon the condition mentioned, and there is no more Set down in what manner, or with what respects;
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but he did it so, as he was commended for it, neither is he charged to haue done it rashly:
but he did it so, as he was commended for it, neither is he charged to have done it rashly:
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what hath any man therefore to doe to challenge him for it? But if they can proue him to haue done rashly (which they shall neuer be able to doe, seeing the holy Ghost commendeth him for it) then it is not denied,
what hath any man Therefore to do to challenge him for it? But if they can prove him to have done rashly (which they shall never be able to do, seeing the holy Ghost commends him for it) then it is not denied,
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but that it was his sinne.
but that it was his sin.
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Now, if any vrge this against him, to take libertie thereby for dealing rashly, and without due consideration in waightie cases,
Now, if any urge this against him, to take liberty thereby for dealing rashly, and without due consideration in weighty cases,
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or in the case of marriage, particularly, affirming that they doe but as Caleb did,
or in the case of marriage, particularly, affirming that they do but as Caleb did,
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yet if the Lord blesse his labours plentifully, and the people minister to him, readily,
yet if the Lord bless his labours plentifully, and the people minister to him, readily,
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and they aduenture it, either in their owne, or in making of their childrens marriages, with such persons whose conuersation they doe not know;
and they adventure it, either in their own, or in making of their Children's marriages, with such Persons whose Conversation they do not know;
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Let them seeke a better defence for their doings, then the example of Caleb; for besides, that we must liue by rules, and not by examples;
Let them seek a better defence for their doings, then the Exampl of Caleb; for beside, that we must live by rules, and not by Examples;
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so neither can they draw any such liberty from his practise.
so neither can they draw any such liberty from his practice.
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But whatsoeuer may bee said to haue been done by any good man concerning this matter, it skilleth not, we haue a commandement to marry in the Lord.
But whatsoever may be said to have been done by any good man Concerning this matter, it skilleth not, we have a Commandment to marry in the Lord.
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And as for them, that seek to defend their matches, which haue slightly bin made, wherein God hath had either small or no hand:
And as for them, that seek to defend their Matches, which have slightly been made, wherein God hath had either small or no hand:
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he hath sufficiently branded, and set his marke vpon them, that as they haue not been gone about,
he hath sufficiently branded, and Set his mark upon them, that as they have not been gone about,
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nor finished by his allowance and direction, so they are not by him alowed, (though mariage otherwise bee honourable,) and therefore not beautified with the sweete sociablenesse and other commodities, which he hath annexed to those marriages, which he approueth.
nor finished by his allowance and direction, so they Are not by him aloud, (though marriage otherwise be honourable,) and Therefore not beautified with the sweet sociableness and other commodities, which he hath annexed to those marriages, which he approveth.
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But I will speake more at large of this matter, when I shall haue more direct occasion offered.
But I will speak more At large of this matter, when I shall have more Direct occasion offered.
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That which I haue said of rash marriages, I may say, and so take me) of all vnaduised and inconsiderate actions and attempts whatsoeuer, that as men can haue no authoritie for the taking them in hand, from Calebs example, no neither haue from the Scriptures in any place;
That which I have said of rash marriages, I may say, and so take me) of all unadvised and inconsiderate actions and attempts whatsoever, that as men can have no Authority for the taking them in hand, from Calebs Exampl, no neither have from the Scriptures in any place;
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euen so, and thereafter shall their gainesayings be by them, who will needs goe to worke in that manner.
even so, and thereafter shall their gainesayings be by them, who will needs go to work in that manner.
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To the next obiection, that he gaue his daughter through his rash offer to one of his owne flesh, who could not marrie her by the law of God, being his brother, and therfore vncle to her:
To the next objection, that he gave his daughter through his rash offer to one of his own Flesh, who could not marry her by the law of God, being his brother, and Therefore uncle to her:
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to this I say that, he was not his younger brother, to whom hee gaue her, I meane Othniel, but his kinseman,
to this I say that, he was not his younger brother, to whom he gave her, I mean Othniel, but his kinsman,
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and the least euery way among his brethren, the children of his father, both in yeeres, authority, and wealth.
and the least every Way among his brothers, the children of his father, both in Years, Authority, and wealth.
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But yee will obiect, that the text calleth him his brother: I answer, that Christs kinsmen were called his brethren, and yet were not so;
But ye will Object, that the text calls him his brother: I answer, that Christ kinsmen were called his brothers, and yet were not so;
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and all Diuines almost grant, that Marie, the mother of our Sauiour had no more children then Christ only;
and all Divines almost grant, that marry, the mother of our Saviour had no more children then christ only;
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and therfore they expound those places, Mat. 13. & 12. of his kinsmen and kinswomen.
and Therefore they expound those places, Mathew 13. & 12. of his kinsmen and kinswomen.
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And that this the Hebrew word, here vsed, NONLATINALPHABET which properly signifieth a naturall brother, is put as vsually for a kinseman also,
And that this the Hebrew word, Here used, which properly signifies a natural brother, is put as usually for a kinsman also,
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so that hee bee sufficiently prouided for, no man doubteth, but that hee shall doe his dutie much better,
so that he be sufficiently provided for, no man doubteth, but that he shall do his duty much better,
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and the posteritie of brethren, the Scripture is cleare, and plentifull in shewing it. Reade for Example, Leuit. 25. where the word brethren signifieth the children of brethren:
and the posterity of brothers, the Scripture is clear, and plentiful in showing it. Reade for Exampl, Levites 25. where the word brothers signifies the children of brothers:
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Ouer your brethren, the children of Israel, ye shall not rule one ouer another with crueltie. Over your brothers, the children of Israel, you shall not Rule one over Another with cruelty.
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And numb. 32. shall your brethren the children of Israel goe to warre, and ye tarrie here? In both places, by brethren, the Scripture meaneth the posteritie and children of the 12. sonnes of Iacob, and so many other Scriptures doe.
And numb. 32. shall your brothers the children of Israel go to war, and you tarry Here? In both places, by brothers, the Scripture means the posterity and children of the 12. Sons of Iacob, and so many other Scriptures do.
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And so to returne, if this Othniel and Achsah had been within the degrees forbidden, that he might not haue married her,
And so to return, if this Othniel and Achsah had been within the Degrees forbidden, that he might not have married her,
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but it had been against the commandement of God, who doubteth, but that hee would haue been better aduised,
but it had been against the Commandment of God, who doubteth, but that he would have been better advised,
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and that hee meant not in offering her to doe any thing that should offend God? I say therefore if either Othniel, or any other winning the citie, could not lawfully haue married her, Caleb would haue supplied his offer some other way to the contentment of the partie.
and that he meant not in offering her to do any thing that should offend God? I say Therefore if either Othniel, or any other winning the City, could not lawfully have married her, Caleb would have supplied his offer Some other Way to the contentment of the party.
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And vpon the answer to the question, I say much like as vpon the answer of the former question,
And upon the answer to the question, I say much like as upon the answer of the former question,
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as the matter requireth, and giueth occasion.
as the matter requires, and gives occasion.
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Let none gather from this speech of Caleb, that it is lawfull to marrie within degrees forbidden,
Let none gather from this speech of Caleb, that it is lawful to marry within Degrees forbidden,
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as though Caleb had made such a marriage for his daughter.
as though Caleb had made such a marriage for his daughter.
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And although he were called his kinsman, yet seeing it is not said, he was his brothers,
And although he were called his kinsman, yet seeing it is not said, he was his Brother's,
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or sisters sonne, therefore I haue no necessarie occasion offered to answere the question, whether Cosin Germans may marrie together:
or Sisters son, Therefore I have no necessary occasion offered to answer the question, whither cousin Germanes may marry together:
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but yet seeing I haue thus spoken of it, I therefore signifie my iudgement agreeing with such as I haue read and conferred with,
but yet seeing I have thus spoken of it, I Therefore signify my judgement agreeing with such as I have read and conferred with,
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and that is this, that although the word of God doe not expressely forbid it,
and that is this, that although the word of God do not expressly forbid it,
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yet seeing it prohibiteth those degrees that be further off, it is of great probabilitie, that Christishould more then in a common manner consider and examine for what weightie and speciall causes they doe imbrace,
yet seeing it prohibiteth those Degrees that be further off, it is of great probability, that Christishould more then in a Common manner Consider and examine for what weighty and special Causes they do embrace,
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and not abstaine from such marriages.
and not abstain from such marriages.
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And me thinkes he hath giuen some watchword thereof vnto vs in this, that the life of many couples so marrying together, hath been found tedious,
And me thinks he hath given Some watchword thereof unto us in this, that the life of many couples so marrying together, hath been found tedious,
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and accompanied with mutual dislikes betwixt the parties, when no reason could be seene thereof beside that,
and accompanied with mutual dislikes betwixt the parties, when no reason could be seen thereof beside that,
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and for proofe hereof, it hath been acknowledged, that to haue been the cause thereof.
and for proof hereof, it hath been acknowledged, that to have been the cause thereof.
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as seeing thereby that hee is (as good reason why hee should so bee) highly and well regarded.
as seeing thereby that he is (as good reason why he should so be) highly and well regarded.
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For my part, when the question hath been propounded to mee about such marriages, I haue (as I know the practise of many my betters to haue been) I haue (I say) disswaded from them for inconueniences, not as vnlawfull:
For my part, when the question hath been propounded to me about such marriages, I have (as I know the practice of many my betters to have been) I have (I say) dissuaded from them for inconveniences, not as unlawful:
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and so I leaue this point.
and so I leave this point.
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But to returne to Caleb, although he had maried his daughter within degrees forbidden, yet it had giuen no libertie to vs to doe so,
But to return to Caleb, although he had married his daughter within Degrees forbidden, yet it had given no liberty to us to do so,
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neither to doe any thing else, that is vnlawfull, or forbidden by the word of God,
neither to do any thing Else, that is unlawful, or forbidden by the word of God,
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forasmuch as we haue our direction there, what we may do, either in matters of marriage,
forasmuch as we have our direction there, what we may do, either in matters of marriage,
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or in any thing else whatsoeuer. And therefore wee ought little to regard examples, that leade any other way.
or in any thing Else whatsoever. And Therefore we ought little to regard Examples, that lead any other Way.
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And thus these obiections being answered, I will proceed in th story.
And thus these objections being answered, I will proceed in that story.
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And first that it is said here that Othniel, being a valiant man, took the citie Debir, notwithstanding that the difficulties to win it were very great, by this wee see, that besides this verifieth the prouerb which is heere spoken of him, that a mans gift preferreth him, (as the like may be said of Ioseph, Daniel, and others) and that all men should seeke for the gifts of God, which they may attaine, to honour the giuer, who preferreth them thereby:
And First that it is said Here that Othniel, being a valiant man, took the City Debir, notwithstanding that the difficulties to win it were very great, by this we see, that beside this verifieth the proverb which is Here spoken of him, that a men gift preferreth him, (as the like may be said of Ioseph, daniel, and Others) and that all men should seek for the Gifts of God, which they may attain, to honour the giver, who preferreth them thereby:
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I say, besides that, we may learne that Othniel being religious, and his prayers being most faithfully made to God,
I say, beside that, we may Learn that Othniel being religious, and his Prayers being most faithfully made to God,
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as we reade in the Chronacles, so that God heard them, and yet he tooke incouragement by the offer of Caleb to set vpon that great worke;
as we read in the Chronicles, so that God herd them, and yet he took encouragement by the offer of Caleb to Set upon that great work;
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we may (I say) learne, that euen godly men may take, and vse the benefit of such incouragements,
we may (I say) Learn, that even godly men may take, and use the benefit of such encouragements,
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as are lawfully offered them to the going about any worke that God commandeth them.
as Are lawfully offered them to the going about any work that God commands them.
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It is true indeed, that euen his bare word alone ought to put life into vs,
It is true indeed, that even his bore word alone ought to put life into us,
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and quicken vs to our duties, and much more, because there is a promise of blessing annexed to the obeying of euery commandement of his,
and quicken us to our duties, and much more, Because there is a promise of blessing annexed to the obeying of every Commandment of his,
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yea a great promise of reward:
yea a great promise of reward:
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but yet, seeing we are weake, because of the flesh that striueth against the spirit in vs, therefore we haue need of all helpes and furtherance that may whet vs on.
but yet, seeing we Are weak, Because of the Flesh that strives against the Spirit in us, Therefore we have need of all helps and furtherance that may whet us on.
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And therefore, though it was the dutie of Othniel to set against the enemies of God,
And Therefore, though it was the duty of Othniel to Set against the enemies of God,
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as the rest of the Israelites were bound to doe, yet there is no doubt, but he was much more earnestly set on by this incouragement.
as the rest of the Israelites were bound to do, yet there is no doubt, but he was much more earnestly Set on by this encouragement.
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So, it is the dutie of euery faithfull minister of God to preach the Gospel diligently and willingly,
So, it is the duty of every faithful minister of God to preach the Gospel diligently and willingly,
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So a Christian man that laboureth with his hands in the calling God hath set him, ought to bee occupied therein willingly, and for conscience sake;
So a Christian man that Laboureth with his hands in the calling God hath Set him, ought to be occupied therein willingly, and for conscience sake;
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but if God blesse him with good successe, he shall goe about the duties of it farre more chearefully, and in better sort.
but if God bless him with good success, he shall go about the duties of it Far more cheerfully, and in better sort.
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In all things we find it thus.
In all things we find it thus.
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If the Gospell be soundly and diligently preached, all ought to be ready to heare it,
If the Gospel be soundly and diligently preached, all ought to be ready to hear it,
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but if magistrates themselues bee forward that way, and cause others by their authoritie to doe the same,
but if Magistrates themselves be forward that Way, and cause Others by their Authority to do the same,
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so that they see the Gospel be had in good account, shall it not (thinke we) quicken euen the best much more then they should otherwise be? not that these meaner incouragemēts should most preuaile with men, but the Lords commandement;
so that they see the Gospel be had in good account, shall it not (think we) quicken even the best much more then they should otherwise be? not that these meaner encouragements should most prevail with men, but the lords Commandment;
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yet that shall the better doe it, when these also be added, to helpe our weakenes.
yet that shall the better do it, when these also be added, to help our weakness.
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But to looke to these principally, while the chiefe is neglected, that is a thing meerely preposterous,
But to look to these principally, while the chief is neglected, that is a thing merely preposterous,
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and the next way to pul downe al right maner of going about our duties, what shewes thereof soeuer men wil make,
and the next Way to pull down all right manner of going about our duties, what shows thereof soever men will make,
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and how commonly so euer the the greatest part offend this way.
and how commonly so ever the the greatest part offend this Way.
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And yet God seeing the infirmitie of his people, and their vnto wardnesse to godly duties,
And yet God seeing the infirmity of his people, and their unto wardnesse to godly duties,
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and how hardly they are brought to the well discharging of them by his bare commandement, hath drawne them on by fit rewards, promises, and incouragements.
and how hardly they Are brought to the well discharging of them by his bore Commandment, hath drawn them on by fit rewards, promises, and encouragements.
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For who doubteth, that the deare seruants of God are much heartned and helped forward thereby? and yet Gods charge (as I haue said) ought most to preuaile with them,
For who doubteth, that the deer Servants of God Are much heartened and helped forward thereby? and yet God's charge (as I have said) ought most to prevail with them,
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though hypocrites and time-seruers doe make their greatest account of them, other, little setting by this in the meane while, till God open their eies to repent, or till they bee hardned.
though Hypocrites and timeservers do make their greatest account of them, other, little setting by this in the mean while, till God open their eyes to Repent, or till they be hardened.
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For what one of a thousand in any calling or condition would labour and trauell euen for the necessarie helpes to this life, by the vertue of the bare commandement [ thou shalt labour ] if gaine and profit came not in thereby?
For what one of a thousand in any calling or condition would labour and travel even for the necessary helps to this life, by the virtue of the bore Commandment [ thou shalt labour ] if gain and profit Come not in thereby?
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To proceed, Othniel being the meanest in his fathers house, and yet Caleb keeping promise with him, in giuing his daughter to him;
To proceed, Othniel being the Meanest in his Father's house, and yet Caleb keeping promise with him, in giving his daughter to him;
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it commendeth his faithfulnes in that he did not winde out dishonestly from making good his word, as men vse to doe;
it commends his faithfulness in that he did not wind out dishonestly from making good his word, as men use to do;
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euen as hee is set forth, and praised in many other respects before.
even as he is Set forth, and praised in many other respects before.
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To be praised of men, or to praise a mans selfe is matter of small reiovcing, but he, whom the Lord praiseth is blessed;
To be praised of men, or to praise a men self is matter of small reiovcing, but he, whom the Lord Praiseth is blessed;
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as Iob was, seeing God himselfe spake of him thus to Satan, Hast thou not considered my servant Iob, that he feareth God, and departeth from euill.
as Job was, seeing God himself spoke of him thus to Satan, Hast thou not considered my servant Job, that he fears God, and departeth from evil.
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And so he commended Zacharie and Elizabeth, and Cornelius. But to come more particularly to that which he is commended for here, I meane his faithfulnesse in keeping his promise,
And so he commended Zacharias and Elizabeth, and Cornelius. But to come more particularly to that which he is commended for Here, I mean his faithfulness in keeping his promise,
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and that in so great a matter; and when he had that which he would at Othniels hands;
and that in so great a matter; and when he had that which he would At Othniels hands;
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how many (thinke we) shall be found that wil doe so? but winde out from standing to their word, dishonestly,
how many (think we) shall be found that will do so? but wind out from standing to their word, dishonestly,
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and with subtill distinctions, wranglings, and wrestings of the matter, and other setting downe their meanings then they had,
and with subtle Distinctions, wranglings, and wrestings of the matter, and other setting down their meanings then they had,
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when they promised, especially if it bee for their owne benefit and aduantages? Oh, it is lamentable euery where to behold it,
when they promised, especially if it be for their own benefit and advantages? O, it is lamentable every where to behold it,
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so that the innocent (who are for the most part of the poorer sort) goe commonly by the hardest;
so that the innocent (who Are for the most part of the Poorer sort) go commonly by the Hardest;
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and yet, let vs know in the meane while, that God will take part with the wronged and oppressed,
and yet, let us know in the mean while, that God will take part with the wronged and oppressed,
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and therefore let vs beware of it.
and Therefore let us beware of it.
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But the world is come to this, that there is no hold of the most mens word:
But the world is come to this, that there is no hold of the most men's word:
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no, nor of their wrighting neither, if by any meanes, it may be shifted off, and denied.
no, nor of their wrighting neither, if by any means, it may be shifted off, and denied.
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Which caused Salomon to cry out, saying:
Which caused Solomon to cry out, saying:
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Euery man will boast of his owne goodnesse, but where shall wee find a faithfull man? It is a vertue that God requireth to be in him, whom hee will put in his seruice, I meane faithfulnesse, Every man will boast of his own Goodness, but where shall we find a faithful man? It is a virtue that God requires to be in him, whom he will put in his service, I mean faithfulness,
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as Paul sheweth of himselfe, that he was counted faithfull, and then put in his seruice.
as Paul shows of himself, that he was counted faithful, and then put in his service.
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And wee in our earthly dealings, what other good parts soeuer we find in our seruants,
And we in our earthly dealings, what other good parts soever we find in our Servants,
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yet we are glad to forgoe them all, if we cannot haue them faithfull, and trustie to vs. And so vnfaithfulnesse on the contrarv, is so dishked and hated euen of those who are faultie in it themselues,
yet we Are glad to forgo them all, if we cannot have them faithful, and trusty to us And so unfaithfulness on the contrarv, is so dishked and hated even of those who Are faulty in it themselves,
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though blind through selfeloue in seeing it, that they who can no way hide it,
though blind through Self-love in seeing it, that they who can no Way hide it,
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but that it breaketh forth in thē to be seene openly, are brought into vtter discredit by it.
but that it breaks forth in them to be seen openly, Are brought into utter discredit by it.
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And euen so, if others, who as commonly offend in it, but can more cleanely conuay,
And even so, if Others, who as commonly offend in it, but can more cleanly convey,
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and hide it with setting a faire face on it, were brought to light, as they are, who cannot so easily couer it, they should (doubtlesse) be in little account,
and hide it with setting a fair face on it, were brought to Light, as they Are, who cannot so Easily cover it, they should (doubtless) be in little account,
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These two euils are very common, and require good looking to, for the amending of them.
These two evils Are very Common, and require good looking to, for the amending of them.
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how many so euer they be who are tainted with it. Gehezay, Iudas, Ananias, with Saphira his wife, and Simon Magus, who gaue shew of faithfulnesse,
how many so ever they be who Are tainted with it. Gehezay, Iudas, Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, and Simon Magus, who gave show of faithfulness,
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after hee heard Philip preach, these with many such do testifie, how this faithfulnes is iustled aside, and reiected.
After he herd Philip preach, these with many such do testify, how this faithfulness is justled aside, and rejected.
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But happie was Nathaniel, a true Israelite, in whom there was no guide, who then did reioyce for it,
But happy was Nathaniel, a true Israelite, in whom there was no guide, who then did rejoice for it,
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and now doth inioy the fruit of it in heauen, while the staine, and reproch of the other mentioned, will neuer be put out.
and now does enjoy the fruit of it in heaven, while the stain, and reproach of the other mentioned, will never be put out.
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And so (to conclude) must they all shew this faithfulnesse, who desire to enter into the Lords Tabernacle, and consequently truly performe that which they haue lawfully promised,
And so (to conclude) must they all show this faithfulness, who desire to enter into the lords Tabernacle, and consequently truly perform that which they have lawfully promised,
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as in the Psalme is plainely shewed.
as in the Psalm is plainly showed.
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And but for the auoiding of tediousnes, it might further be laid out more at large.
And but for the avoiding of tediousness, it might further be laid out more At large.
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For, as I haue said somwhat to the disgracing of this sin of vnfaithfulnes in general,
For, as I have said somewhat to the disgracing of this since of unfaithfulness in general,
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& in deceiuing one another by breaking promise, so it is much more odious when it is practized vnder pretence of religion:
& in deceiving one Another by breaking promise, so it is much more odious when it is practised under pretence of Religion:
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I meane, while men shall professe with their mouthes to feare God, and yet denie the power thereof in their liues,
I mean, while men shall profess with their mouths to Fear God, and yet deny the power thereof in their lives,
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as some of them did, of whom I haue spoke before.
as Some of them did, of whom I have spoke before.
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Now to shew Calebs liberality to Othniel, it is shewed, that as he had giuen his daughter to him;
Now to show Calebs liberality to Othniel, it is showed, that as he had given his daughter to him;
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so hee gaue him a liberall and rich dowry with her, which we vnderstand to haue been so by her owne words;
so he gave him a liberal and rich dowry with her, which we understand to have been so by her own words;
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when she said to her father, thou hast giuen me a countrey:
when she said to her father, thou hast given me a country:
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and this he did, that it might bee seene that he gaue her freely to him,
and this he did, that it might be seen that he gave her freely to him,
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as he had promised to doe: for hee was a great Prince, and Othniel was of the same Tribe.
as he had promised to do: for he was a great Prince, and Othniel was of the same Tribe.
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Moreouer, (to shew the the libertie that children haue allowed them of God,) it is said here, that she desired other ground of her father, (as she had mooued her husband before to doe, with springs of water fit for their vse, seeing that was dry ground, which he had giuen her.
Moreover, (to show the the liberty that children have allowed them of God,) it is said Here, that she desired other ground of her father, (as she had moved her husband before to do, with springs of water fit for their use, seeing that was dry ground, which he had given her.
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And she tooke the fittest oppertunitie to request it, when she hauing gone to abide and dwell with her husband,
And she took the Fittest opportunity to request it, when she having gone to abide and dwell with her husband,
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and they both had (in all likelihood) viewed the ground, after that, she returning to her father, who came to meet her, she cast herselfe from her asse, that she might do reuerence,
and they both had (in all likelihood) viewed the ground, After that, she returning to her father, who Come to meet her, she cast herself from her Ass, that she might do Reverence,
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and her dutie to her father, and then shee made this petition to him. This be said for the clearing and better vnderstanding of these two verses.
and her duty to her father, and then she made this petition to him. This be said for the clearing and better understanding of these two Verses.
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This story, though briefe, doth giue good light to vs both about one dutie of parents in marrying their children, to wit, to prouide for them,
This story, though brief, does give good Light to us both about one duty of Parents in marrying their children, to wit, to provide for them,
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and as they may conueniently also of and about the liberties of the children againe,
and as they may conveniently also of and about the Liberties of the children again,
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when they are bestowed in marriage, namely, that they may make request for necessaries, if there haue been neglect thereof before.
when they Are bestowed in marriage, namely, that they may make request for necessaries, if there have been neglect thereof before.
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And first, concerning parents, seeing Caleb gaue possessions with his daughter at her marriage, according to his greatnesse;
And First, Concerning Parents, seeing Caleb gave possessions with his daughter At her marriage, according to his greatness;
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euen possessions of ground, which had not bin lawfull for him to haue done, but that the young couple were both of the same Tribe, it teacheth that parents at the putting of their children (which haue been obedient to them) from their charge, at their marriage, should as sufficiently prouide for them as they may,
even possessions of ground, which had not been lawful for him to have done, but that the young couple were both of the same Tribe, it Teaches that Parents At the putting of their children (which have been obedient to them) from their charge, At their marriage, should as sufficiently provide for them as they may,
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and as it may stand with other conueniences.
and as it may stand with other conveniences.
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They should not seeke and desire to please them in marriage without their charge, for many inconueniences goe therewith:
They should not seek and desire to please them in marriage without their charge, for many inconveniences go therewith:
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as Abraham gaue portions to Isaac, and Ishmael, and the Lord declared to vs in the story of diuiding the land of Canaan, that hee was well pleased with this, that prouision should be made for posteritie, one generation after another.
as Abraham gave portions to Isaac, and Ishmael, and the Lord declared to us in the story of dividing the land of Canaan, that he was well pleased with this, that provision should be made for posterity, one generation After Another.
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Neither could societies be otherwise maintained among men in good sort, nor children be bestowed in fit and due time in marriage, whereby very great hurt and detriment must needs fall out, both to Church and commonwealth.
Neither could societies be otherwise maintained among men in good sort, nor children be bestowed in fit and due time in marriage, whereby very great hurt and detriment must needs fallen out, both to Church and commonwealth.
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But herein I meane in parents prouiding for their children, (as farre as my knowledge reacheth) there is for the most part, no great fault to bee found:
But herein I mean in Parents providing for their children, (as Far as my knowledge reaches) there is for the most part, no great fault to be found:
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although indeed, there are some vnnaturall and hard harted men, from whom little or nothing can be wrong, (though ability faile them not) till they must leaue their goods to bee scrambled for by their children with much strife and contention seeing they could neuer bee brought to dispose of them in any reasonable sort while they liued.
although indeed, there Are Some unnatural and hard hearted men, from whom little or nothing can be wrong, (though ability fail them not) till they must leave their goods to be scrambled for by their children with much strife and contention seeing they could never be brought to dispose of them in any reasonable sort while they lived.
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But to leaue these, and come againe to the other, their fault is twofold otherwise,
But to leave these, and come again to the other, their fault is twofold otherwise,
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though the most of them be not to be charged this way, as I haue said.
though the most of them be not to be charged this Way, as I have said.
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The one is, that they get much of their wealth by ill meanes, which they leaue richly to their children at their death,
The one is, that they get much of their wealth by ill means, which they leave richly to their children At their death,
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or bestow it as they please vpon them in their life.
or bestow it as they please upon them in their life.
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The other is, that they oft put all out of their owne hands into their childrens, to preferre them in marriage,
The other is, that they oft put all out of their own hands into their Children's, to prefer them in marriage,
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and setting them vp so high, they bring themselues as low.
and setting them up so high, they bring themselves as low.
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For the first, it is a sweet comming in of their goods to them which they wring from others by oppression, extorsion, violence, or fraud;
For the First, it is a sweet coming in of their goods to them which they wring from Others by oppression, extortion, violence, or fraud;
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it is (I say) sweet in the comming in, but as bitter it shall bee, (to the full) at the going out.
it is (I say) sweet in the coming in, but as bitter it shall be, (to the full) At the going out.
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The Lord hath set vs our bounds, that wee should in no wise offer others that measure, which we are vnwilling should be offered to vs againe, which rule,
The Lord hath Set us our bounds, that we should in no wise offer Others that measure, which we Are unwilling should be offered to us again, which Rule,
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though I am perswaded that Preachers may teare their tongues to the stumpes, before they shall bring many to be guided by,
though I am persuaded that Preachers may tear their tongues to the stumps, before they shall bring many to be guided by,
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yet some (I hope) wil submit themselues vnto it. But in all dealings, there are so many waies found out to vphold mens estates,
yet Some (I hope) will submit themselves unto it. But in all dealings, there Are so many ways found out to uphold men's estates,
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or to augment them, and the greatest pretence is for their children, that they will heare nothing,
or to augment them, and the greatest pretence is for their children, that they will hear nothing,
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if it be spoken to perswade to equitie, and innocency which make the practisers thereof bold as a Lion, and to the trying of their doings, whither they be good or no.
if it be spoken to persuade to equity, and innocency which make the practisers thereof bold as a lion, and to the trying of their doings, whither they be good or no.
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Such, and so many kinds of deceiuings, and cruell dealings there are practised, as by Executors in detaining the goods committed to their fidelity, to be put to good vses;
Such, and so many Kinds of deceivings, and cruel dealings there Are practised, as by Executors in detaining the goods committed to their Fidis, to be put to good uses;
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such rackings of mens rents, that they neuer regard how the tenant with all his toile may, in any poore sort, be maintained;
such rackings of men's rends, that they never regard how the tenant with all his toil may, in any poor sort, be maintained;
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but they are forced by necessitie to leaue their farmes, and some to run cleane away.
but they Are forced by necessity to leave their farms, and Some to run clean away.
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Such exactions in their loanes, till they fill the prisons with them, who cannot pay their vnreasonable demands,
Such exactions in their loans, till they fill the prisons with them, who cannot pay their unreasonable demands,
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whereas they should looke for no benefit thereby, but that only which might stand with the benefit of them that vse and imploy the stocke.
whereas they should look for no benefit thereby, but that only which might stand with the benefit of them that use and employ the stock.
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And to giue a taste of the rest by these, who are occupied in greater dealings, (for who can recken vp all) to come to smaller matters, who almost deales iustly in them? But ioynting there is one of another in two penny dealings (as pinching in measures and waights to get a groat or a shilling or in the whole bargaine, with the like,
And to give a taste of the rest by these, who Are occupied in greater dealings, (for who can reckon up all) to come to smaller matters, who almost deals justly in them? But jointing there is one of Another in two penny dealings (as pinching in measures and weights to get a groat or a shilling or in the Whole bargain, with the like,
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so that such gaine is more sweete to them, then all the rest, which they may lawfully take for their commodities,
so that such gain is more sweet to them, then all the rest, which they may lawfully take for their commodities,
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as it is in the Prouerb, stollen things, though they be but waters are sweet. But by this, conceiue of the rest.
as it is in the Proverb, stolen things, though they be but waters Are sweet. But by this, conceive of the rest.
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This shal suffice to say of the first sinne of parents about prouiding for their children;
This shall suffice to say of the First sin of Parents about providing for their children;
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that I say nothing of the great hurt they doe themselues hereby:
that I say nothing of the great hurt they do themselves hereby:
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for while they are thus greedily set to seeke commoditie for their children, they bereaue themselues of knowledge and grace:
for while they Are thus greedily Set to seek commodity for their children, they bereave themselves of knowledge and grace:
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yea, and they waxe very sloathfull and negligent in vsing the meanes to increase both; and that also beside the omitting the doing of good to others.
yea, and they wax very slothful and negligent in using the means to increase both; and that also beside the omitting the doing of good to Others.
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By this meanes leauing no blessing, (as Caleb did) but a curse to their posteritie, who must pay the shot full dearely,
By this means leaving no blessing, (as Caleb did) but a curse to their posterity, who must pay the shot full dearly,
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for all those commings in of vnrighteous Mammon. Better it is to be the beast, then the child of such parents.
for all those comings in of unrighteous Mammon. Better it is to be the beast, then the child of such Parents.
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The second fault of parents followeth, that is, to put themselues out of all, euen house and home, (as they say) and that for the preferring of their children to great mariages, (little else being respected of them) wherein,
The second fault of Parents follows, that is, to put themselves out of all, even house and home, (as they say) and that for the preferring of their children to great marriages, (little Else being respected of them) wherein,
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though they deale ill in the former to the loading and burdening of their consciences,
though they deal ill in the former to the loading and burdening of their Consciences,
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yet in this latter, they prouide most vnwisely for themselues, and their bodily estate and maintainance,
yet in this latter, they provide most unwisely for themselves, and their bodily estate and maintenance,
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and thereby it must needs goe the worse with their soules.
and thereby it must needs go the Worse with their Souls.
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True it is indeed, their children gaine wel by the bargaine, (if all other things be sutable in their match,
True it is indeed, their children gain well by the bargain, (if all other things be suitable in their match,
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as religion in both parties, and good liking betwixt them, for that very cause, that they be both heires of the promise) but what wisdome is that in the parents, to depriue themselues and many poore neighbours, of the benefit, which they might,
as Religion in both parties, and good liking betwixt them, for that very cause, that they be both Heirs of the promise) but what Wisdom is that in the Parents, to deprive themselves and many poor neighbours, of the benefit, which they might,
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and by good right ought to haue inioyed by keeping their estate, especially the greatest part of it in their owne hands,
and by good right ought to have enjoyed by keeping their estate, especially the greatest part of it in their own hands,
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and to thrust their heads vnder their childrens wings;
and to thrust their Heads under their Children's wings;
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to lift vp them, and pluck downe themselues, when yet, for the most part, their children are very vnfit for it? But be they as they may be, I meane fit enough to vse that estate,
to lift up them, and pluck down themselves, when yet, for the most part, their children Are very unfit for it? But be they as they may be, I mean fit enough to use that estate,
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yet they hauing once obtained a right in al, and being put into possession thereof,
yet they having once obtained a right in all, and being put into possession thereof,
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how vnmeet is it that the parents must be beholding to them for that which they haue to liue with all? And yet, that shall be with grudging enough yeelded vnto them, especially after a while.
how unmeet is it that the Parents must be beholding to them for that which they have to live with all? And yet, that shall be with grudging enough yielded unto them, especially After a while.
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For they deale with them as flatterers do with their benefactors, when they haue sucked what they can,
For they deal with them as Flatterers do with their benefactors, when they have sucked what they can,
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then vnthankfully they cast them off, and turne them ouer perke, nay, more then that,
then unthankfully they cast them off, and turn them over perk, nay, more then that,
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if their parents haue kept any thing in their owne hands to relieue themselues, some children are neuer well, till they haue, vnder some colourable shew of reason, wound euen that from them into their owne hands:
if their Parents have kept any thing in their own hands to relieve themselves, Some children Are never well, till they have, under Some colourable show of reason, wound even that from them into their own hands:
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or if they cannot, then their death is longed for, that so they may haue all.
or if they cannot, then their death is longed for, that so they may have all.
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and they dwelt by them in tents.
and they dwelled by them in tents.
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So that their old age is tedious, and irksome to them, wherein they should looke for most kindnesse and quietnes at their childrens hands,
So that their old age is tedious, and irksome to them, wherein they should look for most kindness and quietness At their Children's hands,
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and the greatest respect and regard to be had of them. For their occupyings;
and the greatest respect and regard to be had of them. For their occupyings;
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I deny not, but when age hath made them vnfit for labour, or ouerseeing their commodities, it may be conuenient to yeeld them into their childrens hands, those I meane, which in all respects shall be thought meetest for the same;
I deny not, but when age hath made them unfit for labour, or overseeing their commodities, it may be convenient to yield them into their Children's hands, those I mean, which in all respects shall be Thought meetest for the same;
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but vpon good conditions, yet, that their parents may be well dealt with by them, and keepe the chiefe hold in their owne hands for the time.
but upon good conditions, yet, that their Parents may be well dealt with by them, and keep the chief hold in their own hands for the time.
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And these two dangers being wisely auoided by parents, I freely affirme, that they ought to prouide for their children,
And these two dangers being wisely avoided by Parents, I freely affirm, that they ought to provide for their children,
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as I haue said, when they bestow them in marriage, wherein (yet) this must bee obserued of them, that they straine themselues the further to do them good,
as I have said, when they bestow them in marriage, wherein (yet) this must be observed of them, that they strain themselves the further to do them good,
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and more good, as they haue shewed themselues most obedient to them in the Lord, and most humble, and are qualified with other good fruites of religion.
and more good, as they have showed themselves most obedient to them in the Lord, and most humble, and Are qualified with other good fruits of Religion.
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And this be said of the parents prouiding for their children, at the putting of them forth to marriage, by occasion of Calebs so doing to his daughter.
And this be said of the Parents providing for their children, At the putting of them forth to marriage, by occasion of Calebs so doing to his daughter.
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Now followeth the other point in this short story, that is, the libertie, which the children haue at that time, to make request for themselues to their parents:
Now follows the other point in this short story, that is, the liberty, which the children have At that time, to make request for themselves to their Parents:
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But I will here cut off, as hauing been ouer long.
But I will Here Cut off, as having been over long.
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THE SIXTH SERMON VPON THE FIRST CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE SIXTH SERMON UPON THE FIRST CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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NOw to goe forward in the story where I left concerning Caleb and Acsah his daughter, wee are here to consider what Acsah, Calebs daughter said to her father when he met her,
NOw to go forward in the story where I left Concerning Caleb and Acsah his daughter, we Are Here to Consider what Acsah, Calebs daughter said to her father when he met her,
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as we haue heard what he himselfe her father did to her, when he gaue her to Othniel in marriage.
as we have herd what he himself her father did to her, when he gave her to Othniel in marriage.
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She (it is said here) when she came first to her husband, moued him to aske of her father a field;
She (it is said Here) when she Come First to her husband, moved him to ask of her father a field;
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but whither he was loath and refused, or whither he tarried too long, she lighted off her asse and made the request to her father herselfe, he giuing her oportunitie by asking of her, what she desired;
but whither he was loath and refused, or whither he tarried too long, she lighted off her Ass and made the request to her father herself, he giving her opportunity by asking of her, what she desired;
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for it seemes, hee saw, shee came to some such end, then she besought him, that as he had giuen her drie ground without water,
for it seems, he saw, she Come to Some such end, then she besought him, that as he had given her dry ground without water,
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so he would giue her springs of water to it, for her bounds were great and large;
so he would give her springs of water to it, for her bounds were great and large;
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and she requesting this of him, he gaue them vnto her contentation.
and she requesting this of him, he gave them unto her contentation.
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Now from hence we may learne (as I said,) besides the reuerence she shewed to her father in lighting from her beast, what the libertie of children is when they are bestowed in marriage, and that is this:
Now from hence we may Learn (as I said,) beside the Reverence she showed to her father in lighting from her beast, what the liberty of children is when they Are bestowed in marriage, and that is this:
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They may desire of their parents, as their abilitie will giue leaue, such things as they see to be needful for them in their place, to the honest supply of their wants,
They may desire of their Parents, as their ability will give leave, such things as they see to be needful for them in their place, to the honest supply of their Wants,
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if their parents haue neglected, or not seene, and remembred it;
if their Parents have neglected, or not seen, and remembered it;
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seeing they are to looke to it, and none are fitter nor meeter to helpe them.
seeing they Are to look to it, and none Are fitter nor meeter to help them.
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For through want of necessaries, there is much discouragement ofttimes to young beginners, and the parents are to prouide and lay vp for the children.
For through want of necessaries, there is much discouragement ofttimes to young beginners, and the Parents Are to provide and lay up for the children.
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But whilest it is allowed them to desire things needfull and meet of them, it is not fit for them in a stout and stately maner to require it,
But whilst it is allowed them to desire things needful and meet of them, it is not fit for them in a stout and stately manner to require it,
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and so to forget themselues, but in humilitie to request it. Neither is it fit for them to serue their owne turne in what they list,
and so to forget themselves, but in humility to request it. Neither is it fit for them to serve their own turn in what they list,
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for the setting vp their owne countenance, or to pluck from others, who are as wel to be regarded as they; (which yet is too common,) that euery one is for himselfe,
for the setting up their own countenance, or to pluck from Others, who Are as well to be regarded as they; (which yet is too Common,) that every one is for himself,
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and doth not consider another by himselfe.
and does not Consider Another by himself.
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This, I say, must be taken heed off, lest it raise disagreement and hard thoughts betwixt them and their brethren.
This, I say, must be taken heed off, lest it raise disagreement and hard thoughts betwixt them and their brothers.
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As for her demand, the text plainly sheweth, that it was very needful that she asked,
As for her demand, the text plainly shows, that it was very needful that she asked,
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though her father had granted out her portion before; for wee know in those drie and South Countries what need there was of water.
though her father had granted out her portion before; for we know in those dry and South Countries what need there was of water.
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And we see that her request being so reasonable, her father neuer stood about it, but yeelded to her freely and liberally, euen springs in the vpper and nether grounds.
And we see that her request being so reasonable, her father never stood about it, but yielded to her freely and liberally, even springs in the upper and neither grounds.
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In like manner parents should doe to their children according to their abilitie, as I haue said before. It followeth.
In like manner Parents should do to their children according to their ability, as I have said before. It follows.
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VERS. 16. And the children of Keny, Moses father in law, went vp out of the city of Palme trees with the children of Iuda, into the wildernesse of Iuda, that lyeth in the South of Arad,
VERS. 16. And the children of Keny, Moses father in law, went up out of the City of Palm trees with the children of Iuda, into the Wilderness of Iuda, that lies in the South of Arad,
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and went and dwelt among the people. and went and dwelled among the people.
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WE haue heard of Caleb, Othniel and Acsah. Now to proceed in the Chapter, there is added here in this next verse interlaced betwixt the former,
WE have herd of Caleb, Othniel and Acsah. Now to proceed in the Chapter, there is added Here in this next verse interlaced betwixt the former,
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and the next following a briefe mention of the Kenites, the posteritie of Keni Moses father in law,
and the next following a brief mention of the Kenites, the posterity of Kenai Moses father in law,
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how they came downe with the Tribe of Iuda, at the time when they destroyed Hebron and Debir,
how they Come down with the Tribe of Iuda, At the time when they destroyed Hebron and Debir,
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For Hobab, the sonne of Keni and his retinue, being perswaded by Moses (when the children of Israel were in the wildernesse going toward the land of Canaan) to goe with them hee promising them, that as the Lord had said to him, he would doe them good;
For Hobab, the son of Kenai and his retinue, being persuaded by Moses (when the children of Israel were in the Wilderness going towards the land of Canaan) to go with them he promising them, that as the Lord had said to him, he would do them good;
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so he (I meane Moses) would likewise make them partakers thereof.
so he (I mean Moses) would likewise make them partakers thereof.
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Hereupon some of these Kenites went with him and the children of Israel, and were guides to them in the wildernesse, the way that they went;
Hereupon Some of these Kenites went with him and the children of Israel, and were guides to them in the Wilderness, the Way that they went;
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and these Kenites came ouer Iordan with Israel, and abode with the Tribe of Beniamin at Iericho, the citie of Palm-trees,
and these Kenites Come over Iordan with Israel, and Abided with the Tribe of Benjamin At Jericho, the City of Palm-trees,
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and from thence they came and abode with the men of Iuda, after they had woon the forementioned citie, and other thereby.
and from thence they Come and Abided with the men of Iuda, After they had won the forementioned City, and other thereby.
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And the story recordeth that these went and liued with the people of Israel, to be better instructed in the right manner of worshipping God,
And the story recordeth that these went and lived with the people of Israel, to be better instructed in the right manner of worshipping God,
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as they had by their predecessors made beginnings therin before.
as they had by their predecessors made beginnings therein before.
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This dwelling of the Kenites with the people of God, and in leauing their owne countrey,
This Dwelling of the Kenites with the people of God, and in leaving their own country,
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for the ioyning thēselues to them, as it highly commendeth them, so it teacheth, that it is behouefull for vs,
for the joining themselves to them, as it highly commends them, so it Teaches, that it is behoveful for us,
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and our dutie, and much to our benefit, to ioyne our selues, (as wee may haue oportunitie,) to the godly and their fellowship.
and our duty, and much to our benefit, to join our selves, (as we may have opportunity,) to the godly and their fellowship.
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These Kenites, if they had done as the most doe, they had been ignorant of the law of God,
These Kenites, if they had done as the most do, they had been ignorant of the law of God,
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and so had lyen in darknesse, and had not knowne the Lord, their hope and happinesse,
and so had lyen in darkness, and had not known the Lord, their hope and happiness,
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but they more regarding to seeke true knowledge, and therefore leauing their owne countrie, and being much kindled and incouraged thereby with the loue of Gods promises, they prospered among the people of God.
but they more regarding to seek true knowledge, and Therefore leaving their own country, and being much kindled and encouraged thereby with the love of God's promises, they prospered among the people of God.
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And so, I say, wee ought to seeke and ioyne our selues in acquaintance with the religious and godly, who liue by faith and hope, such as maketh not ashamed.
And so, I say, we ought to seek and join our selves in acquaintance with the religious and godly, who live by faith and hope, such as makes not ashamed.
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For though wee liue not among the Heathen, yet wee liue for the most part among Papists, Atheists, blind and prophane Worldings:
For though we live not among the Heathen, yet we live for the most part among Papists, Atheists, blind and profane Worldlings:
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whose conuersation and example wee are easily infected by, and made like vnto them.
whose Conversation and Exampl we Are Easily infected by, and made like unto them.
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I wrote to you (saith Saint Paul) that ye company not, that is, that ye haue no fellowship with fornicators, drunckards, extorsioners, Idolaters, railers, I wrote to you (Says Faint Paul) that you company not, that is, that you have no fellowship with fornicators, drunkards, extortioners, Idolaters, railers,
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and such like, for we know, that euill words corrupt good manners.
and such like, for we know, that evil words corrupt good manners.
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So that, although we cannot but liue where such be, as Israel did with the Egyptians:
So that, although we cannot but live where such be, as Israel did with the egyptians:
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and to testifie his seueritie and his iustice to such of his enemies;
and to testify his severity and his Justice to such of his enemies;
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yet we are bound, euen in our ciuill contracts and dealings with them, (which wee cannot chuse but haue,
yet we Are bound, even in our civil contracts and dealings with them, (which we cannot choose but have,
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and vse with them sometime;) to beware, that wee be not drawne to neere societie with them,
and use with them sometime;) to beware, that we be not drawn to near society with them,
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lest we learne their manners, or at least wincke at them, and beare with them, of the which wee should shew our vtter dislike;
lest we Learn their manners, or At least wink At them, and bear with them, of the which we should show our utter dislike;
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seeing we know, that two cannot walke together, but they must be of one mind,
seeing we know, that two cannot walk together, but they must be of one mind,
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and yet wee must not scorne or disdaine the worst or meanest of them, but liue among them in al innocencie, humility,
and yet we must not scorn or disdain the worst or Meanest of them, but live among them in all innocence, humility,
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and good carriage of our selues, lest we harden them;
and good carriage of our selves, lest we harden them;
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but rather that wee may wait patiently, to see if God at any time will giue them repentance.
but rather that we may wait patiently, to see if God At any time will give them Repentance.
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And if the company and neere acquaintance with the godly be so precious, then beware lest we forsake our fellowship, as the manner of some is, but make we much of such,
And if the company and near acquaintance with the godly be so precious, then beware lest we forsake our fellowship, as the manner of Some is, but make we much of such,
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and let our delight be, (as Dauid said his was,) in the Saints that are on the earth,
and let our delight be, (as David said his was,) in the Saints that Are on the earth,
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and in such as excell in vertue. and in such as excel in virtue.
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And such as dwell among them, and haue dealings with them, as neighbours that are neere seated together, must needs in some sort haue;
And such as dwell among them, and have dealings with them, as neighbours that Are near seated together, must needs in Some sort have;
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let them take heed, that through commonnesse of liuing with them, they waxe not wearie of this blessing,
let them take heed, that through commonness of living with them, they wax not weary of this blessing,
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as wee easily are brought to be, and so we be easily alienated from them by testinesse and conceits,
as we Easily Are brought to be, and so we be Easily alienated from them by testiness and conceits,
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as too many are) euen by small occasions, and for very trifles; when we haue yet learned, one to beare anothers burthen:
as too many Are) even by small occasions, and for very trifles; when we have yet learned, one to bear another's burden:
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and religion teacheth vs to make especiall account of, and in any wise to seeke peace with them,
and Religion Teaches us to make especial account of, and in any wise to seek peace with them,
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and insue and follow after it, though it flie from vs, that by so doing, all may say, we be the very disciples of Christ indeed,
and ensue and follow After it, though it fly from us, that by so doing, all may say, we be the very Disciples of christ indeed,
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for that we so loue one another. Thus let them doe good and take good mutually together euery way as they can.
for that we so love one Another. Thus let them do good and take good mutually together every Way as they can.
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But to whom are good people commonly daintiest? euen to such as dwel a farre off from them:
But to whom Are good people commonly daintiest? even to such as dwell a Far off from them:
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God declaring thereby, that they who dwell by them, are blind in not discerning and seeing what such a benefit is worth,
God declaring thereby, that they who dwell by them, Are blind in not discerning and seeing what such a benefit is worth,
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and therefore that they prouoke God to giue them their habitation, and to send them among such as they themselues be, that is, vnquiet,
and Therefore that they provoke God to give them their habitation, and to send them among such as they themselves be, that is, unquiet,
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and froward people, yea and worse then so, I meane prophane & skorners, that they may thereby the better know what godly friendship is worth, who,
and froward people, yea and Worse then so, I mean profane & scorners, that they may thereby the better know what godly friendship is worth, who,
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if they had been wise, would haue kept themselues well, while they were well, that is, in better company.
if they had been wise, would have kept themselves well, while they were well, that is, in better company.
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I haue seene in my time, some that tooke a pritch against such as feared God,
I have seen in my time, Some that took a pritch against such as feared God,
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and were truly religious, and in their distempered heate, and ouerhastie dislike and wearinesse of their fellowship,
and were truly religious, and in their distempered heat, and overhasty dislike and weariness of their fellowship,
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though they were farre better then themselues, (thus are men caried of their sections rashly, wilfully,
though they were Far better then themselves, (thus Are men carried of their Sectis rashly, wilfully,
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and in passion:) in this their heate (I say) they would needs resolue to remoue their dwelling,
and in passion:) in this their heat (I say) they would needs resolve to remove their Dwelling,
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and when they had made choice of it to their owne liking, when no perswasions might stay them from it, they were so handled by strangers that knew not God nor their duties,
and when they had made choice of it to their own liking, when no persuasions might stay them from it, they were so handled by Strangers that knew not God nor their duties,
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and so vexed and crossed among them, that they cried out one to another, Wo is me that I am constrained to dwell in Meshec, meaning, that they were then so troubled with them that had no pitty nor regard of them, that they with shame confesse then,
and so vexed and crossed among them, that they cried out one to Another, Woe is me that I am constrained to dwell in Meshech, meaning, that they were then so troubled with them that had no pity nor regard of them, that they with shame confess then,
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and cry out, that godly neighbours are a treasure, and wished with much losse to dwell by them againe.
and cry out, that godly neighbours Are a treasure, and wished with much loss to dwell by them again.
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This example of the Kenites should further teach vs, that though it is both lawfull and meete to regard maintenance,
This Exampl of the Kenites should further teach us, that though it is both lawful and meet to regard maintenance,
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yet we ought to respect chiefly in remoouing our dwellings, the true knowledge of God, which now is to be attained of vs by a sound ministery,
yet we ought to respect chiefly in removing our dwellings, the true knowledge of God, which now is to be attained of us by a found Ministry,
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and that is seldome without some whose companie is to bee desired, and whose acquaintance may make our liues sweet and ioyfull.
and that is seldom without Some whose company is to be desired, and whose acquaintance may make our lives sweet and joyful.
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As Ruth the Moabitesse did therefore follow her mother in law Naomi into the holy land, out of her owne country,
As Ruth the Moabitess did Therefore follow her mother in law Naomi into the holy land, out of her own country,
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and could not be plucked from her by all the prerogatiues thereof, her kindred, acquaintance and such like.
and could not be plucked from her by all the prerogatives thereof, her kindred, acquaintance and such like.
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It was the commendation of strangers, as we oft reade in the Scriptures, that when they saw Gods blessing vpon the Iewes, they turned to their religion,
It was the commendation of Strangers, as we oft read in the Scriptures, that when they saw God's blessing upon the Iewes, they turned to their Religion,
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and said with Ruth to Naomi, thy God shall be our God:
and said with Ruth to Naomi, thy God shall be our God:
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whereas we see that the most sort are rather content to part with some good commoditie,
whereas we see that the most sort Are rather content to part with Some good commodity,
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then they would dwell among Gods people, thinking it a bondage to liue with such as will not run to the same excesse of riot with them.
then they would dwell among God's people, thinking it a bondage to live with such as will not run to the same excess of riot with them.
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Commonly when men change their dwellings they respect some sinister end thereof, as profit, or the fulfilling of their lusts,
Commonly when men change their dwellings they respect Some sinister end thereof, as profit, or the fulfilling of their Lustiest,
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and let religion goe where it will.
and let Religion go where it will.
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and therefore it is not for any to crie out of it as crueltie, which the righteous God saw meet to be done.
and Therefore it is not for any to cry out of it as cruelty, which the righteous God saw meet to be done.
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But, to passe from these, such a mind should they haue, as Ruth and the like had, that trauell into farre countries to see them, that they might with the Queene of the South, seeke the wisdome of God to guide them,
But, to pass from these, such a mind should they have, as Ruth and the like had, that travel into Far countries to see them, that they might with the Queen of the South, seek the Wisdom of God to guide them,
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as well as to see the countries, or reape commodities and pleasures there, or else it is out of question, that they shall bring home the vaine fashion, with the rude and heathenish manners thereof, to the tainting of other,
as well as to see the countries, or reap commodities and pleasures there, or Else it is out of question, that they shall bring home the vain fashion, with the rude and Heathenish manners thereof, to the tainting of other,
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and their owne vtter vndoing, as by too wofull experience we see at this day.
and their own utter undoing, as by too woeful experience we see At this day.
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To returne from trauellers to the other, and though I confesse that men in their remoouing their dwelling may,
To return from travellers to the other, and though I confess that men in their removing their Dwelling may,
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yea, and must regard their commoditie;
yea, and must regard their commodity;
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yet not that only, but withall they should with Abraham, set vp an alter, that is, retaine Gods true worship,
yet not that only, but withal they should with Abraham, Set up an altar, that is, retain God's true worship,
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and see how it may be vpholden where they shall become.
and see how it may be upholden where they shall become.
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VERS. 17. But Iuda went with Simeon his brother, and they shew the Canaanites, that inhabited Zephath,
VERS. 17. But Iuda went with Simeon his brother, and they show the Canaanites, that inhabited Zephath,
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and vtterly destroyed it, and called the name of the city Hormah. 18. Also Iuda tooke Azzah with the coastes thereof, and Ashkelon with the coastes thereof,
and utterly destroyed it, and called the name of the City Hormah. 18. Also Iuda took Gaza with the coasts thereof, and Ashkelon with the coasts thereof,
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and Ekron with the coastes thereof. 19. And the Lord was with Iudah, and he possessed the mountaines:
and Ekron with the coasts thereof. 19. And the Lord was with Iudah, and he possessed the Mountains:
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for hee could not driue out the Inhabitants of the valleyes, because they had chariots of iron. for he could not driven out the Inhabitants of the valleys, Because they had chariots of iron.
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NOw this 16. verse of the Kenites being spoken of, we are come to an end of the long repetition of the actes of Iudah, done in the time Ioshua, mentioned frō the 8. verse to this 16. which was,
NOw this 16. verse of the Kenites being spoken of, we Are come to an end of the long repetition of the acts of Iudah, done in the time Ioshua, mentioned from the 8. verse to this 16. which was,
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as we heard interlaced, and here the holy Ghost returneth to Simeon and Iudah, and proceedeth in these two verses, to set downe other actes of theirs after Ioshuahs death,
as we herd interlaced, and Here the holy Ghost returns to Simeon and Iudah, and Proceedeth in these two Verses, to Set down other acts of theirs After Ioshuahs death,
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as he began to doe in the beginning of this chapter vnto the 8. verse, and sheweth how they destroyed another city of the Canaanites Zephath by name:
as he began to do in the beginning of this chapter unto the 8. verse, and shows how they destroyed Another City of the Canaanites Zephath by name:
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and that they tooke more cityes besides which were after, as by their names here sett downe, we know, possessed of the Philistines.
and that they took more cities beside which were After, as by their names Here Set down, we know, possessed of the philistines.
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Now it is to be noted, that they wasted some of the cityes vtterly by fire,
Now it is to be noted, that they wasted Some of the cities utterly by fire,
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as Hazor and Iericho, and so they delt with this here mentioned. Zephath: whereas they inhabited others of them.
as Hazor and Jericho, and so they dealt with this Here mentioned. Zephath: whereas they inhabited Others of them.
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Why they delt so with this, it is not sett downe, but they did as they were commanded.
Why they dealt so with this, it is not Set down, but they did as they were commanded.
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We are sure it was, that God might shew his kindnesse to Israel, when some of them were vtterly subuerted, where greatest danger was to be feared:
We Are sure it was, that God might show his kindness to Israel, when Some of them were utterly subverted, where greatest danger was to be feared:
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And by this we must learne, that though wee bee forbidden to hate the persons of our enemies,
And by this we must Learn, that though we be forbidden to hate the Persons of our enemies,
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yet when wee bee set by the Lord to execute iudgement vpon them, our eie must not spare them, vnder the colour of charitie or compassion,
yet when we be Set by the Lord to execute judgement upon them, our eye must not spare them, under the colour of charity or compassion,
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for their propernesse, manhood, or any other foolish respect; Neither may we do the worke of the Lord negligently.
for their properness, manhood, or any other foolish respect; Neither may we do the work of the Lord negligently.
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Thus Ioshua, though he pitied the state of Achan, yet plainely tels him, In as much as thou hast troubled vs, the Lord shall trouble thee this, &c. Thus the Lord punished Saul seuerely for sparing Agag, and Ahab for so dealing with Benhadad, saying Thy life shall goe for his. And therefore we must be well assured of Gods commandement,
Thus Ioshua, though he pitied the state of achan, yet plainly tells him, In as much as thou hast troubled us, the Lord shall trouble thee this, etc. Thus the Lord punished Saul severely for sparing Agag, and Ahab for so dealing with Benhadad, saying Thy life shall go for his. And Therefore we must be well assured of God's Commandment,
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when we goe about any such thing, against such persons as beeleaud, stubburne and willfull.
when we go about any such thing, against such Persons as beeleaud, stubborn and wilful.
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This commandement of God is to be extended not onely against all traiterous enemies of the Church,
This Commandment of God is to be extended not only against all traitorous enemies of the Church,
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but also against that rauening and roguish progeny of spoilers of the peace and gouernment,
but also against that ravening and roguish progeny of spoilers of the peace and government,
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and hauocke makers of the commonwealth, as murtherers, &c. And therefore confuteth the cursed practise of Iesuites, who,
and havoc makers of the commonwealth, as murderers, etc. And Therefore confuteth the cursed practice of Iesuites, who,
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if they be not as yet practizers in that kind themselues, doe yet by all meanes labour to extenuate the odious facts and treacheries of their complices by false reports:
if they be not as yet practizers in that kind themselves, do yet by all means labour to extenuate the odious facts and Treacheries of their accomplices by false reports:
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and treducing the iust proceedings of Christian Princes, and the execution of their lawes for the restraining of such monsters, by infamous libels, and the like.
and treducing the just proceedings of Christian Princes, and the execution of their laws for the restraining of such monsters, by infamous libels, and the like.
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But we must here take great heed also, that we colour not our cruell and vncharitable actions with a pretence of zeale to God,
But we must Here take great heed also, that we colour not our cruel and uncharitable actions with a pretence of zeal to God,
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and yet giue place to our affections, vnder a colour of seeking the glory of God:
and yet give place to our affections, under a colour of seeking the glory of God:
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which may easily be done, as the Apostles did, calling for fire from heauen vpon the Sam••itans,
which may Easily be done, as the Apostles did, calling for fire from heaven upon the Sam••itans,
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when they would not receiue Christ into their ciue:
when they would not receive christ into their ciue:
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but wee must know, that all men being our neighbours, wee must bee enemies to none.
but we must know, that all men being our neighbours, we must be enemies to none.
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For the which cause Dauid praved for his owne enemies as namely for Saul, when yet hee prayed against Gods enemies, hauing also good warrant to doe so.
For the which cause David praved for his own enemies as namely for Saul, when yet he prayed against God's enemies, having also good warrant to do so.
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And Moses being the meekest of other in his owne case;
And Moses being the Meekest of other in his own case;
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yet against Corah and his companie who were the enemies of God, how earnestly did hee deale, pronouncing that the earth should open,
yet against Corah and his company who were the enemies of God, how earnestly did he deal, pronouncing that the earth should open,
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and swallow them vp aliue for their rebellion.
and swallow them up alive for their rebellion.
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And all men wil grant as much, that if God be with a man he shall prosper,
And all men will grant as much, that if God be with a man he shall prosper,
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And Paul, who teacheth vs to ouercome euill with good doe yet pray feruently against the false teachers, saying to the Galarhians, in great compassion towards them, I would to God, that they were cut off, which doe disquiet you. So that as we heare they did, it behoueth vs to beare our owne iniuries and indignities committed against vs withall meeknesse,
And Paul, who Teaches us to overcome evil with good do yet pray fervently against the false Teachers, saying to the Galarhians, in great compassion towards them, I would to God, that they were Cut off, which do disquiet you. So that as we hear they did, it behooves us to bear our own injuries and indignities committed against us withal meekness,
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and to deale mildly in our owne matters, but in the Lords farre otherwise.
and to deal mildly in our own matters, but in the lords Far otherwise.
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And where it is demanded, whether may the godly pray against Tyrants, by whom the true worship of God is hindred;
And where it is demanded, whither may the godly prey against Tyrants, by whom the true worship of God is hindered;
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I answere, that against their tyrannie and cruell doings we ought to pray, but not against their persons, who may possibly repent.
I answer, that against their tyranny and cruel doings we ought to pray, but not against their Persons, who may possibly Repent.
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For the Lord not hauing reuealed to vs, that for all their wickednesse, they haue yet committed the vnpardonable sin,
For the Lord not having revealed to us, that for all their wickedness, they have yet committed the unpardonable since,
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therefore what good meaning so euer wee haue therein, wee are not allowed to pray for their confusion.
Therefore what good meaning so ever we have therein, we Are not allowed to pray for their confusion.
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But if God once make knowne his mind to be such as he will haue them destroyed,
But if God once make known his mind to be such as he will have them destroyed,
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or not to be prayed for, then we must both approoue of it, and execute it accordingly:
or not to be prayed for, then we must both approve of it, and execute it accordingly:
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and yet so, that as they are men we pitie them, as our Sauiour denouncing against the people of Ierusalem, shortly after to bee destroyed,
and yet so, that as they Are men we pity them, as our Saviour denouncing against the people of Ierusalem, shortly After to be destroyed,
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yet wept in beholding the miserie that was comming vpon them.
yet wept in beholding the misery that was coming upon them.
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In this next verse, it is shewed that Iuda yet preuailed further, and woon other cities named in the text, which yet, in the 3. chapter of this booke, are said to haue been in the hands of the Philistines,
In this next verse, it is showed that Iuda yet prevailed further, and won other cities nam in the text, which yet, in the 3. chapter of this book, Are said to have been in the hands of the philistines,
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as they were also long after.
as they were also long After.
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For the people of Israel oft prouoked the Lord, and so lost againe some part of that which they had won,
For the people of Israel oft provoked the Lord, and so lost again Some part of that which they had wone,
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euen as it was like now to bee, that for their sin they lost these cities which they had before inioyed.
even as it was like now to be, that for their since they lost these cities which they had before enjoyed.
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In the 19. verse it is said, that Iuda possessed the mountaines also;
In the 19. verse it is said, that Iuda possessed the Mountains also;
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and to the end that nothing might be ascribed to the men, namely, to them of Iudah, and to Simeon, for Simeon had entred into couenant to ioyne with them their brethren in these warres,
and to the end that nothing might be ascribed to the men, namely, to them of Iudah, and to Simeon, for Simeon had entered into Covenant to join with them their brothers in these wars,
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and so did here (though Iuda, who was appointed thereto, be onely named) to the end (I say) that nothing may be ascribed to them, it is expressly added, that the Lord was with them in those their great enterprizes.
and so did hear (though Iuda, who was appointed thereto, be only nam) to the end (I say) that nothing may be ascribed to them, it is expressly added, that the Lord was with them in those their great Enterprises.
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To teach vs by whose might they preuailed, and what was the cause that they did so,
To teach us by whose might they prevailed, and what was the cause that they did so,
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euen this, seeing God was with them.
even this, seeing God was with them.
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and none shall be against him, to do him hurt, as the Apostle writeth. And there is sufficient reason of it.
and none shall be against him, to do him hurt, as the Apostle Writeth. And there is sufficient reason of it.
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For who shall resist him? or if he say the word, who shall call it backe? Now we are to know, that God is not with any man idle or weake,
For who shall resist him? or if he say the word, who shall call it back? Now we Are to know, that God is not with any man idle or weak,
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but mighty, as he saith himselfe to Asa by the Prophet:
but mighty, as he Says himself to Asa by the Prophet:
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The Lord looketh downe from heauen to see who is weake, that he may be strong with him. The Lord looks down from heaven to see who is weak, that he may be strong with him.
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But to the end so worthie a point as this is, may throughly doe vs good, we must vnderstand that to haue God with vs,
But to the end so worthy a point as this is, may thoroughly do us good, we must understand that to have God with us,
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so as we may rest surely perswaded that he is so, and inioy his presence constantly while we liue, (which is a treasure vnualuable and vnknowne to the world, it is required of vs by God, that we first haue him for our God;
so as we may rest surely persuaded that he is so, and enjoy his presence constantly while we live, (which is a treasure unvaluable and unknown to the world, it is required of us by God, that we First have him for our God;
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and be truly reconciled to him by our Lord Iesus Christ:
and be truly reconciled to him by our Lord Iesus christ:
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for then he will neuer leaue vs, neither forsake vs, but safely keepe vs to the resurrection day:
for then he will never leave us, neither forsake us, but safely keep us to the resurrection day:
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but otherwise, except God be thus made ours, and we vnited to him by faith, which howsoeuer it should be done, cannot here be more set downe, what portion of wealth, wisdome, &c. we haue out of that communion with him, it is accursed.
but otherwise, except God be thus made ours, and we united to him by faith, which howsoever it should be done, cannot Here be more Set down, what portion of wealth, Wisdom, etc. we have out of that communion with him, it is accursed.
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And further we are to know, that God may bee with men in some sort,
And further we Are to know, that God may be with men in Some sort,
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as by his power and bodily helpe, and at some time, and yet not be with them to their effectuall comfort and alwaies.
as by his power and bodily help, and At Some time, and yet not be with them to their effectual Comfort and always.
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These are great matters, and duly to be considered of vs, for he may be with the wicked,
These Are great matters, and duly to be considered of us, for he may be with the wicked,
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so as he was with Ahab, when he gaue the great hoastes of Benhadad into his hands:
so as he was with Ahab, when he gave the great hosts of Benhadad into his hands:
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yea, and that which is more, hee may bee, and is present with the vnbeleeuers in the congregation,
yea, and that which is more, he may be, and is present with the unbelievers in the congregation,
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when he inlightneth them to vnderstand that which is soundly taught, and to take liking of the same.
when he Enlighteneth them to understand that which is soundly taught, and to take liking of the same.
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But this is by his power onely, but not by his effectuall grace and fauour;
But this is by his power only, but not by his effectual grace and favour;
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as he was with Mary, who being freely beloued of God, he was also with her:
as he was with Marry, who being freely Beloved of God, he was also with her:
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and his being with her, made her blessed and ioyful:
and his being with her, made her blessed and joyful:
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and if he be thus with vs, he wil both spiritually grace vs, and also bodily blesse vs,
and if he be thus with us, he will both spiritually grace us, and also bodily bless us,
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as shall be expedient for vs, euen as hee did Gedeon, when he was said to be with him.
as shall be expedient for us, even as he did Gideon, when he was said to be with him.
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And this, to the end we may not deceiue our selues, it behoueth vs to marke,
And this, to the end we may not deceive our selves, it behooves us to mark,
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for our singular and continuall comfort:
for our singular and continual Comfort:
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and therefore let men giue all their diligence to make their saluation sure, and to come into the fauour of God, that so they may abide therein,
and Therefore let men give all their diligence to make their salvation sure, and to come into the favour of God, that so they may abide therein,
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then will he be with them to guide, keepe and comfort them:
then will he be with them to guide, keep and Comfort them:
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and otherwise, they may haue God with them (I deny not) sometime, as I haue said,
and otherwise, they may have God with them (I deny not) sometime, as I have said,
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though hee owe not euen that to them, but so (yet) they may be miserable and vnhappie still,
though he owe not even that to them, but so (yet) they may be miserable and unhappy still,
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but in a better manner hee was here with Iuda, both before and at the time here mentioned;
but in a better manner he was Here with Iuda, both before and At the time Here mentioned;
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also he declared the same by giuing their enemies into their hands.
also he declared the same by giving their enemies into their hands.
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This confuteth the conceit of such as measure Gods being with them by his raising them in wealth, or giuing them their desires.
This confuteth the conceit of such as measure God's being with them by his raising them in wealth, or giving them their Desires.
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As Micah an Idolator applauded himselfe as beloued by God, because hee gaue him a Leuite to be his priest,
As micah an Idolater applauded himself as Beloved by God, Because he gave him a Levite to be his priest,
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whereas he giueth many wicked men their desires in wrath, when yet he denieth to his owne, theirs in fauour.
whereas he gives many wicked men their Desires in wrath, when yet he Denieth to his own, theirs in favour.
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And this is that, which we haue to make profit of, out of the words before mentioned, that Iudah prospered, seeing God was with him.
And this is that, which we have to make profit of, out of the words before mentioned, that Iudah prospered, seeing God was with him.
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We haue heard that they ouercame the inhabitants of the hill countrey, seeing God was with them.
We have herd that they overcame the inhabitants of the hill country, seeing God was with them.
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Now in the same verse it is added, that they did not ouercome the inhabitants of the valleies, seeing they had charriots of iron.
Now in the same verse it is added, that they did not overcome the inhabitants of the valleys, seeing they had chariots of iron.
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And hereby this vnbeliefe of theirs began their sorrow and miseries, which the other tribes followed them in, to the end of the Chapter.
And hereby this unbelief of theirs began their sorrow and misery's, which the other tribes followed them in, to the end of the Chapter.
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The common translation is, they could not driue them out: but it is not so in the Hebrew:
The Common Translation is, they could not driven them out: but it is not so in the Hebrew:
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the better translation addeth another word, namely, that they went not about it. Neither of both is out of the originall, but that seemeth to bee the sense, for it is otherwise vnperfit.
the better Translation adds Another word, namely, that they went not about it. Neither of both is out of the original, but that seems to be the sense, for it is otherwise unperfect.
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For it is thus there, they did not to driue them out, which is to be supplied, they went not about to doe it.
For it is thus there, they did not to driven them out, which is to be supplied, they went not about to do it.
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Whither of both soeuer it was, that they did not either go about it, it was their fault:
Whither of both soever it was, that they did not either go about it, it was their fault:
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or whither we take it thus, that they could not, euen that was their fault also.
or whither we take it thus, that they could not, even that was their fault also.
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For God promised, that although they had chariots of iron, yet hee would deliuer them into their hands,
For God promised, that although they had chariots of iron, yet he would deliver them into their hands,
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then they failed in beleeuing Gods promise; and so they going from God by vnbeliefe; God likewise went from them:
then they failed in believing God's promise; and so they going from God by unbelief; God likewise went from them:
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so that God being with them, and they beleeuing him, they ouercame them them that dwelt on the mountaines;
so that God being with them, and they believing him, they overcame them them that dwelled on the Mountains;
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but they not beleeuing God, as he had promised in Ioshua 17. seeing they had iron chariots,
but they not believing God, as he had promised in Ioshua 17. seeing they had iron chariots,
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therfore they did not ouercome them in the vallyes.
Therefore they did not overcome them in the valleys.
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Therefore, howsoeuer we take it, there was a fault in the men of Iuda. For though it may be obiected, that God would not giue them victory ouer the one as well as ouer the other;
Therefore, howsoever we take it, there was a fault in the men of Iuda. For though it may be objected, that God would not give them victory over the one as well as over the other;
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I answere, that is true, but that was through their fault, that they beleeue not that his word, as he had promised.
I answer, that is true, but that was through their fault, that they believe not that his word, as he had promised.
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So that the doctrine which we are taught from hence, is this, that though God bestow many good blessings vpon vs,
So that the Doctrine which we Are taught from hence, is this, that though God bestow many good blessings upon us,
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while we beleeue in him, hauing promised it, euen as he did here on Iuda, and so long, hee shewes himselfe to be with vs:
while we believe in him, having promised it, even as he did Here on Iuda, and so long, he shows himself to be with us:
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yet if wee giue in, and withdraw our selues through vnbeliefe, and belieued not his promises, he will faile vs in other blessings, and deny vs them.
yet if we give in, and withdraw our selves through unbelief, and believed not his promises, he will fail us in other blessings, and deny us them.
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A most worthy truth, and much to be regarded of vs. For so it is now with vs,
A most worthy truth, and much to be regarded of us For so it is now with us,
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as it was then with the men of Iuda. So saith our Sauiour to the man that brought his son to be healed that had a dumbe spirit, If thou canst beleeue, all things are possible to him that belieueth, meaning thereby, that all things that are agreeable to the will of God shall be granted to him that beleeueth:
as it was then with the men of Iuda. So Says our Saviour to the man that brought his son to be healed that had a dumb Spirit, If thou Canst believe, all things Are possible to him that Believeth, meaning thereby, that all things that Are agreeable to the will of God shall be granted to him that Believeth:
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for faith seeketh nothing that is contrary to his will, or not reueiled in his word.
for faith seeks nothing that is contrary to his will, or not revealed in his word.
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So saith Saint Iames; If any man want wisdome, let him aske of God, who giueth to all plentifully, and casteth no man in the teeth:
So Says Saint James; If any man want Wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all plentifully, and Cast no man in the teeth:
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but let him aske in faith, and wauer not: and so speaketh the Scripture throughout. And to bind this more sure, the Lord himselfe saith to the Hebrewes;but let him ask in faith, and waver not: and so speaks the Scripture throughout. And to bind this more sure, the Lord himself Says to the Hebrews;
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If any man withdraw himselfe, my soule shall haue no pleasure in him: that is, if he beleeue not. If any man withdraw himself, my soul shall have no pleasure in him: that is, if he believe not.
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Excellent is that saying of the Lord to this purpose in the Chronicles:
Excellent is that saying of the Lord to this purpose in the Chronicles:
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The Aethiopians and the Lubims, were they not a great people? yet because thou diddest rest vpon me, I deliuered them into thy hands: The Ethiopians and the Libyans, were they not a great people? yet Because thou didst rest upon me, I Delivered them into thy hands:
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but now thou hast done foolishly in relying on the King of Syria, and not on the Lord,
but now thou hast done foolishly in relying on the King of Syria, and not on the Lord,
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therefore hee leaueth thee to thyselfe to beleeue, and so driuen and disswaded from the contrary.
Therefore he Leaveth thee to thyself to believe, and so driven and dissuaded from the contrary.
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Yet this causeth mee oft to maruell, that wee being so incouraged, neither the vnbeleeuers doe hast or long and thirst for faith,
Yet this Causes me oft to marvel, that we being so encouraged, neither the unbelievers do hast or long and thirst for faith,
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But one thing more here, by so good occasion, I will note about faith, worthy our remembrance and regard, and that is this:
But one thing more Here, by so good occasion, I will note about faith, worthy our remembrance and regard, and that is this:
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as though it were little worth, neither can other who yet should bee most readie, bee brought to waite daily and constantly to grow in this grace of beleeuing:
as though it were little worth, neither can other who yet should be most ready, be brought to wait daily and constantly to grow in this grace of believing:
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neither doe, although they haue obtained alreadie to belieue;
neither do, although they have obtained already to believe;
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for al that, nourish faith as they are taught, that so they may abound therein with thanks-giuing.
for all that, nourish faith as they Are taught, that so they may abound therein with thanksgiving.
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And much it is to be lamented, that seeing God is not with vs, to blesse and beautifie vs otherwise;
And much it is to be lamented, that seeing God is not with us, to bless and beautify us otherwise;
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we should for all that neglect so great good, as we might get thereby, and rather with others, follow fancie and reason, sloath and example,
we should for all that neglect so great good, as we might get thereby, and rather with Others, follow fancy and reason, sloth and Exampl,
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and that is, to beleeue no more then we see. Oh wofull vnbeleefe, that fillest our liues with so many fretting sorrowes and deadly discomforts!
and that is, to believe no more then we see. O woeful unbelief, that Fillest our lives with so many fretting sorrows and deadly discomforts!
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True it is, that many to make their fault small, doe answer, that the people that liued before the comming of Christ, might much easier beleeue then wee now,
True it is, that many to make their fault small, do answer, that the people that lived before the coming of christ, might much Easier believe then we now,
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because they reade in the stories such examples, not onely of Abraham, but also of Ioshua and many of the people in the destroying of Iericho to haue done so.
Because they read in the stories such Examples, not only of Abraham, but also of Ioshua and many of the people in the destroying of Jericho to have done so.
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And the Priests aduenturing to set their feet on the waters, beleeuing that they should giue place to them to go ouer them on dry foot, as God had promised; with many other like.
And the Priests adventuring to Set their feet on the waters, believing that they should give place to them to go over them on dry foot, as God had promised; with many other like.
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But they are grossely deceiued who thinke so, euen as much as they, who will say that in the dawning morning light a man may see as clearely, as at noonetide.
But they Are grossly deceived who think so, even as much as they, who will say that in the dawning morning Light a man may see as clearly, as At noontide.
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For who is ignorant of this, that the mystery of faith is nothing so clearely reuealed in the old Testament, no, not by many degrees,
For who is ignorant of this, that the mystery of faith is nothing so clearly revealed in the old Testament, no, not by many Degrees,
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as it is in the new? So that although some of the chiefe fathers, (who were to goe before the people,
as it is in the new? So that although Some of the chief Father's, (who were to go before the people,
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and bee lights to them, as Moses, Noah, Abraham, and others, receiued inlightning of God, more and in greater measure then we doe in these daies;
and be lights to them, as Moses, Noah, Abraham, and Others, received enlightening of God, more and in greater measure then we do in these days;
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yet the Church consisting of the common people at this time, hath cause a great deale more to beleeue,
yet the Church consisting of the Common people At this time, hath cause a great deal more to believe,
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and farre more easily may imbrace the promises,) by the ordinary meanes they they haue, (I say not what God may do,) and so liue by faith more easily, I say,
and Far more Easily may embrace the promises,) by the ordinary means they they have, (I say not what God may do,) and so live by faith more Easily, I say,
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then they did or could doe.
then they did or could do.
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But this is our sinne, that we search not into our selues so much, as to see whither it be so;
But this is our sin, that we search not into our selves so much, as to see whither it be so;
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neither if we find it to be otherwise, are we grieued for it, or seeke to amend it.
neither if we find it to be otherwise, Are we grieved for it, or seek to amend it.
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But there will be occasion offered to speake more largely of this matter in many places of this booke,
But there will be occasion offered to speak more largely of this matter in many places of this book,
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therefore I will here containe my selfe.
Therefore I will Here contain my self.
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that though the Tribe of Iuda beleeued the Lord and his promises in one thing, and did therfore valiantly;
that though the Tribe of Iuda believed the Lord and his promises in one thing, and did Therefore valiantly;
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I meane in expelling the Canaanites that dwelt in the hill countries, and the Lord was with them accordingly:
I mean in expelling the Canaanites that dwelled in the hill countries, and the Lord was with them accordingly:
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yet in another thing they did not beleeue, namely, that God would expel the enemies that dwelt in the valleyes,
yet in Another thing they did not believe, namely, that God would expel the enemies that dwelled in the valleys,
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because they had iron chariots, and therefore they went not about it, neither did they obtaine any such thing of God.
Because they had iron chariots, and Therefore they went not about it, neither did they obtain any such thing of God.
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Whereby we see, that we may possibly beleeue one promise, and yet not another:
Whereby we see, that we may possibly believe one promise, and yet not Another:
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and (which is no great maruell) wee may beleeue when the case is more easie,
and (which is no great marvel) we may believe when the case is more easy,
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and the thing which is promised is of lesse difficultie to obtaine, (as here it was with them) then when it is otherwise.
and the thing which is promised is of less difficulty to obtain, (as Here it was with them) then when it is otherwise.
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Euen so, we may beleeue at one time, and yet not at another.
Eve so, we may believe At one time, and yet not At Another.
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The reason of both is, seeing wee are fickle and inconstant, therefore wee fleet and change in time,
The reason of both is, seeing we Are fickle and inconstant, Therefore we fleet and change in time,
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and wee are also timerous by meanes whereof it commeth to passe, that although we may be brought to belieue a thing of lesse moment,
and we Are also timorous by means whereof it comes to pass, that although we may be brought to believe a thing of less moment,
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or which in former time we haue belieued; yet at some other time, and in another thing, where in we haue no experience,
or which in former time we have believed; yet At Some other time, and in Another thing, where in we have no experience,
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and which striketh vs with greater feare, there we faint and giue ouer. The vse of this is:
and which striketh us with greater Fear, there we faint and give over. The use of this is:
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that we accustome aquaint, and bend our selues, when we haue giuen credit in some things to God, that we may do the same in other;
that we accustom acquaint, and bend our selves, when we have given credit in Some things to God, that we may do the same in other;
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and if we find it otherwise, then that we take knowledge of our weakenesse, and thinke our strength in beleeuing not to be very great.
and if we find it otherwise, then that we take knowledge of our weakness, and think our strength in believing not to be very great.
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And therefore we thus seeing our wants therein, are not to please our selues and rest in that which we haue done,
And Therefore we thus seeing our Wants therein, Are not to please our selves and rest in that which we have done,
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but looke to that which is yet to be done of vs:
but look to that which is yet to be done of us:
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and as Saint Iames speaketh of patience, that it should haue her perfit worke, so faith must haue her perfit worke also.
and as Saint James speaks of patience, that it should have her perfect work, so faith must have her perfect work also.
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That thus wee may goe a degree further, as the Apostle willeth the Colossians, namely, to abound in faith. Which cannot bee without thankes giuing to God,
That thus we may go a degree further, as the Apostle wills the colossians, namely, to abound in faith. Which cannot be without thanks giving to God,
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and much ioy to our selues.
and much joy to our selves.
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VERS. 20. And they gaue Hebron to Caleb, as Moses had said, and he expelled thence the three sonnes of Anake.
VERS. 20. And they gave Hebron to Caleb, as Moses had said, and he expelled thence the three Sons of Snake.
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But euen among Christians the neglect hereof, and the shifting of many, contrary to couenant, oath, promise and bond, calleth their profession into question among such as would gladly conceiue better of them.
But even among Christians the neglect hereof, and the shifting of many, contrary to Covenant, oath, promise and bound, calls their profession into question among such as would gladly conceive better of them.
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But God meetes with such iustly:
But God meets with such justly:
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THis giuing Hebron to Caleb is repeated, for it had been giuen to Caleb by Moses before; (as it is said in the booke of Ioshua) and now the warres of the Tribe of Iuda being set downe, the chiefe captaine whereof, Caleb was, this is againe spoken of. THis giving Hebron to Caleb is repeated, for it had been given to Caleb by Moses before; (as it is said in the book of Ioshua) and now the wars of the Tribe of Iuda being Set down, the chief captain whereof, Caleb was, this is again spoken of.
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And it is said, that to him this citie, with the coasts thereof was giuen, namely, by Ioshua, as God had appointed in Deutronomie.
And it is said, that to him this City, with the coasts thereof was given, namely, by Ioshua, as God had appointed in Deuteronomy.
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That which is the chiefe matter here of giuing Hebron to Caleb, as it was before promised, That which is the chief matter Here of giving Hebron to Caleb, as it was before promised,
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and he was not holden backe, no, nor deferred, nor defeated of it;
and he was not held back, no, nor deferred, nor defeated of it;
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teacheth, that wee ought in no wise to detaine any mans due from him, though it bee in our power to doe it;
Teaches, that we ought in no wise to detain any men due from him, though it be in our power to do it;
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nor to withhold reward from him that hath deserued it.
nor to withhold reward from him that hath deserved it.
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Gods will is, that euery man inioy his owne (as wee would ours) which he hath bestowed vpon him.
God's will is, that every man enjoy his own (as we would ours) which he hath bestowed upon him.
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And this being so sharpely reprooued by Saint Iames, in masters towards their seruants, withholding their due from them, doth much more challenge them, who in waightier cases haue wrought vnrighteousnesse against any.
And this being so sharply reproved by Saint James, in Masters towards their Servants, withholding their endue from them, does much more challenge them, who in Weightier cases have wrought unrighteousness against any.
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Thus hee writeth, Behold the hire of the labourers which haue reaped your fields (which is of you kept backe by fraud) crieth,
Thus he Writeth, Behold the hire of the labourers which have reaped your fields (which is of you kept back by fraud) cries,
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and the cries of them that haue reaped, are entred into the eares of the Lord of hostes. and the cries of them that have reaped, Are entered into the ears of the Lord of hosts.
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It hath been a pollicie vsed by gouernors, to promise great rewards to such as shall bewray dangerous practises of traitors,
It hath been a policy used by Governors, to promise great rewards to such as shall bewray dangerous practises of Traitors,
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or find out open malefactors, or performe good seruice against the enemies of the Church and their countrey, which if they be not regarded and rewarded accordingly,
or find out open malefactors, or perform good service against the enemies of the Church and their country, which if they be not regarded and rewarded accordingly,
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how shall the hands of men be strengthened and they incouraged to doe these duties?
how shall the hands of men be strengthened and they encouraged to do these duties?
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Ahashuerosh an Heathen King, when he had been deliuered from the treason that two of his seruants intended against him, Ahasuerus an Heathen King, when he had been Delivered from the treason that two of his Servants intended against him,
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and that by Mordecay, who detected it, as soone as he vnderstood (after it had been forgotten a time) that he had not been rewarded for his faithfull seruice, he did in most ample maner command,
and that by Mordecai, who detected it, as soon as he understood (After it had been forgotten a time) that he had not been rewarded for his faithful service, he did in most ample manner command,
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and saw it effected, that he should be rewarded.
and saw it effected, that he should be rewarded.
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So Belshazzar did to Daniel, for his faithfull seruice, and Pharaoh to Ioseph in an admirable manner.
So Belshazzar did to daniel, for his faithful service, and Pharaoh to Ioseph in an admirable manner.
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Much more that which is a mans owne is to be restored, or pay him at the due time;
Much more that which is a men own is to be restored, or pay him At the due time;
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as by the executor, the borrower, or any other who by right ought to doe it.
as by the executor, the borrower, or any other who by right ought to do it.
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how they suffered, and did not expell the Canaanites neither.
how they suffered, and did not expel the Canaanites neither.
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for neither are they trusted in their health, nor yet pitied in their distresse, but beare a marke of their vntrustines,
for neither Are they trusted in their health, nor yet pitied in their distress, but bear a mark of their untrustiness,
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and vnfaithfull dealing vnto the day of their repentance, or to their graue.
and unfaithful dealing unto the day of their Repentance, or to their graven.
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And therfore they who are put in trust, and defeate the orphan, or other to whō it is due;
And Therefore they who Are put in trust, and defeat the orphan, or other to whom it is due;
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as also those banckrupts, who inrich themselues with the goods of other men, and then giue it out, that they are not able to pay,
as also those Bankrupts, who enrich themselves with the goods of other men, and then give it out, that they Are not able to pay,
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though they haue it in their power to do it, or disable thēselues by their vnthriftines & carelesnes;
though they have it in their power to do it, or disable themselves by their unthriftiness & carelessness;
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and all such as hold from men that due that belongs to them, shal feele Gods anger as bitter,
and all such as hold from men that due that belongs to them, shall feel God's anger as bitter,
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as masters shal, who detaine & hold backe their seruants wages.
as Masters shall, who detain & hold back their Servants wages.
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But they doe no better who will claime it before it is due, or else will bee displeased,
But they do no better who will claim it before it is due, or Else will be displeased,
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and will prouoke to sute, although they know no iust cause:
and will provoke to suit, although they know no just cause:
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for that which is sought in such a case, I meane before it be due, is to be obtained either by intreaty (if it may bee yeelded) or by agreement and composition:
for that which is sought in such a case, I mean before it be due, is to be obtained either by entreaty (if it may be yielded) or by agreement and composition:
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but the rule before mentioned, bindeth only to lawfull, not irreligious promises.
but the Rule before mentioned, binds only to lawful, not irreligious promises.
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As for that which is here said in this 20. verse, that Caleb expelled out of Hebron the three sonnes of Anak, vnderstand, that they are those three who are mentioned in the 10. verse, Sheshai, Ahiman and Talmai: where the driuing of them out is ascribed to Iuda in the general, which in this verse is particularly said to haue been done by Caleb, who was chiefe in the worke.
As for that which is Here said in this 20. verse, that Caleb expelled out of Hebron the three Sons of Anak, understand, that they Are those three who Are mentioned in the 10. verse, Sheshai, Ahiman and Talmai: where the driving of them out is ascribed to Iuda in the general, which in this verse is particularly said to have been done by Caleb, who was chief in the work.
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For the doctrine to be gathered hence, reade verse. 10.
For the Doctrine to be gathered hence, read verse. 10.
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THE SEVENTH SERMON VPON THE FIRST CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE SEVENTH SERMON UPON THE FIRST CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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The second part of the Chapter.
The second part of the Chapter.
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VERS. 21. But the children of Beniamin did not cast out the Iebuzites, that inhabited Ierusalem;
VERS. 21. But the children of Benjamin did not cast out the Jebusites, that inhabited Ierusalem;
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therefore the Iebuzites dwell with the children of Beniamin in Ierusalem vnto this day. Therefore the Jebusites dwell with the children of Benjamin in Ierusalem unto this day.
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NOw followeth the second part of the chapter, which laieth out the beginning of the calamities of the people of Israel,
NOw follows the second part of the chapter, which Layeth out the beginning of the calamities of the people of Israel,
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as to the end of the chapter may bee seene, namely, that all the Tribes suffered the nations, who were their enemies, to remaine among them, contrary to the commandement of God in the booke of Numbers:
as to the end of the chapter may be seen, namely, that all the Tribes suffered the Nations, who were their enemies, to remain among them, contrary to the Commandment of God in the book of Numbers:
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for thus he saith, When ye are come ouer Iordan, into the land of Canaan, ye shall driue out all the inhabitants of the land before you. And a little after;
for thus he Says, When you Are come over Iordan, into the land of Canaan, you shall driven out all the inhabitants of the land before you. And a little After;
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and with delight for the Lords sake;
and with delight for the lords sake;
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If ye will not driue out the inhabitants of the land before you, then those whom ye let remaine of them, shall be prickes in your eies, If you will not driven out the inhabitants of the land before you, then those whom you let remain of them, shall be pricks in your eyes,
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and thornes in your sides, and shall vex you in the land wherein you dwell. and thorns in your sides, and shall vex you in the land wherein you dwell.
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The first of the Tribes that is said to haue suffered the Canaanites to remaine in their coasts (that excepted that wee heard of Iuda in vers. 19.) and did not cast them out, was Beniamin, which was neere to Iuda. And although it be said in Ioshua, that the Tribe of Iuda could not cast out the Iebuzites that inhabited Ierusalem,
The First of the Tribes that is said to have suffered the Canaanites to remain in their coasts (that excepted that we herd of Iuda in vers. 19.) and did not cast them out, was Benjamin, which was near to Iuda. And although it be said in Ioshua, that the Tribe of Iuda could not cast out the Jebusites that inhabited Ierusalem,
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but burnt some peece of the citie; yet there it is said they dwelt with them therein:
but burned Some piece of the City; yet there it is said they dwelled with them therein:
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so it is said here of Beniamin, seeing that citie of the Iebusites was a part of it in the lot of them,
so it is said Here of Benjamin, seeing that City of the Jebusites was a part of it in the lot of them,
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and part in the lot of Iuda, that they dwelt also with Beniamin still, and were not cast out till the time of Dauid; but they of Beniamin built it againe, after Iuda had burnt it.
and part in the lot of Iuda, that they dwelled also with Benjamin still, and were not cast out till the time of David; but they of Benjamin built it again, After Iuda had burned it.
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Now seeing they had a precise commandement from God to expell the Iebusites, thence it was their sinne that they did it not:
Now seeing they had a precise Commandment from God to expel the Jebusites, thence it was their sin that they did it not:
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the least that they may be charged with, was slouth and negligence, and the seeking of their owne ease, which to doe in things forbiden, is most dangerous.
the least that they may be charged with, was sloth and negligence, and the seeking of their own ease, which to do in things forbidden, is most dangerous.
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By this then we see the euil that sloathfulnesse and ease seeking bringeth, to wit this:
By this then we see the evil that slothfulness and ease seeking brings, to wit this:
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that itselfe holdeth a man from obeying God, though there should be nothing else to doe it.
that itself holds a man from obeying God, though there should be nothing Else to do it.
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And that is when, for the ease and pleasure which is taken therein, men dull the edge of courage and forewardnesse to good duties, which was in them before:
And that is when, for the ease and pleasure which is taken therein, men dull the edge of courage and forewardnesse to good duties, which was in them before:
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such an one is the slouthfull, whose words are these;
such an one is the slothful, whose words Are these;
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A lion is in the way, meaning thereby, that hee cannot labour, euen as a man in a sweet slumber is most vnwilling to be awaked.
A Lion is in the Way, meaning thereby, that he cannot labour, even as a man in a sweet slumber is most unwilling to be awaked.
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This slouth is a sweet poyson: keepe from it he that can, but he that doth not, it will slea him, as Salomon saith;
This sloth is a sweet poison: keep from it he that can, but he that does not, it will slay him, as Solomon Says;
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As the common sluggard doth loath and shun labour, and therefore loueth to bee doing any trifling thing, rather then to worke,
As the Common sluggard does loath and shun labour, and Therefore loves to be doing any trifling thing, rather then to work,
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and be well occupied, so doth hee that is slow in the duties of Gods seruice;
and be well occupied, so does he that is slow in the duties of God's service;
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he lets them passe and omits the opportunity of doing them, which ought much to be regarded.
he lets them pass and omits the opportunity of doing them, which ought much to be regarded.
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For as a word spoken in season, is much worth, euen like apples of gold and pictures of siluer, euen so is an act or deed done in due time,
For as a word spoken in season, is much worth, even like Apples of gold and pictures of silver, even so is an act or deed done in due time,
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for the preseruing and sauing her owne life and her peoples from the traine that Hamon had laid for them in season.
for the preserving and Saving her own life and her peoples from the train that Hamon had laid for them in season.
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Oh, euen so is forewardnes and readinesse to goe about the worke and businesse that God inioyneth vs in euery condition of life.
O, even so is forewardnes and readiness to go about the work and business that God enjoin us in every condition of life.
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But there are extremities on both sides:
But there Are extremities on both sides:
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There are some that fall to their worke, but looke after nothing else, whereas all should be first sanctified to God themselues first, that then their workes may be accepted of him.
There Are Some that fallen to their work, but look After nothing Else, whereas all should be First sanctified to God themselves First, that then their works may be accepted of him.
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Others would seeme, and be taken for godly;
Others would seem, and be taken for godly;
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but they are carelesse and slacke in following the works of their callings, nay they condemne the prouident and diligent, as worldly and miserable muckwormes.
but they Are careless and slack in following the works of their callings, nay they condemn the provident and diligent, as worldly and miserable muckworms.
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Both these are extreames to bee auoided of Christians, by ioyning both callings together, I meane religion and labour.
Both these Are extremes to be avoided of Christians, by joining both callings together, I mean Religion and labour.
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But for this sloath (to say a little more of it) if wee take not great heed, the best of Gods seruants may soone be drawne to it,
But for this sloth (to say a little more of it) if we take not great heed, the best of God's Servants may soon be drawn to it,
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and no way sooner, then if we begin to waxe wearie of well doing in our generall or particular calling, and suffer our selues to be plucked from our stedfastnesse therein, by the error of the wicked,
and no Way sooner, then if we begin to wax weary of well doing in our general or particular calling, and suffer our selves to be plucked from our steadfastness therein, by the error of the wicked,
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and to be caught and snared with the deceitfulnes of sin:
and to be caught and snared with the deceitfulness of since:
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for so we are rocked a sleepe ere we be aware, in which case it shall be no easie matter to awake,
for so we Are rocked a sleep ere we be aware, in which case it shall be no easy matter to awake,
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or bring our selues backe againe into our former good course.
or bring our selves back again into our former good course.
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And so shall we liue vnprofitable, fit onely to consume and wast the good benefits of God.
And so shall we live unprofitable, fit only to consume and wast the good benefits of God.
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Oh! what a death it is to a sloathfull person to be vrged to the duty that he hath cast off,
Oh! what a death it is to a slothful person to be urged to the duty that he hath cast off,
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and hath now no pleasure in, nor ability vnto? (as to a Minister to preach in his old age, who looked not after it in his youth?) to the which estate he hath brought himself;
and hath now no pleasure in, nor ability unto? (as to a Minister to preach in his old age, who looked not After it in his youth?) to the which estate he hath brought himself;
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euē as a ruinous house falleth downe altogether; when it is let go to decay for want of repairing in time.
even as a ruinous house falls down altogether; when it is let go to decay for want of repairing in time.
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For the remedying of the which mischiefe, in al that are annoyed with it, I see no better direction,
For the remedying of the which mischief, in all that Are annoyed with it, I see no better direction,
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then that which our Sauior hath giuen vs in these words, when he saith;
then that which our Saviour hath given us in these words, when he Says;
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occupie till I come. Whereby he meaneth not only the worke of our calling, but also that euery one that will prosper, should vse his talent, occupy till I come. Whereby he means not only the work of our calling, but also that every one that will prosper, should use his talon,
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then should there many excrements be cut off from the infinite actions which are done in our liues,
then should there many excrements be Cut off from the infinite actions which Are done in our lives,
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euen such gifts as God hath bestowed vpon him; as knowledge, wealth, time, grace, and such like, to the doing of good with them,
even such Gifts as God hath bestowed upon him; as knowledge, wealth, time, grace, and such like, to the doing of good with them,
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and not to bury them vnprofitably in the earth.
and not to bury them unprofitably in the earth.
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For beside that the fruit of idlenesse is pouertie, theft, beggery, &c. God also loueth and blesseth the painefull and diligent;
For beside that the fruit of idleness is poverty, theft, beggary, etc. God also loves and Blesses the painful and diligent;
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and thus if we be carefull, after Gods direction, to bee well occupied, wee shall bee free as from other euils,
and thus if we be careful, After God's direction, to be well occupied, we shall be free as from other evils,
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so from this danger of sloath.
so from this danger of sloth.
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The like counsell to that which our Sauiour giueth, is that of Saint Paul to the Ephesians, that they redeeme the time: that is, buy it out of the hands of idlenesse, vnprofitablenesse and euill:
The like counsel to that which our Saviour gives, is that of Saint Paul to the Ephesians, that they Redeem the time: that is, buy it out of the hands of idleness, unprofitableness and evil:
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and then employ it faithfully to necessarie vses and ends.
and then employ it faithfully to necessary uses and ends.
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And the rather, because so much pretious time is already spent in vaine, let that which remaineth be better passed to recouer our losse.
And the rather, Because so much precious time is already spent in vain, let that which remains be better passed to recover our loss.
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The life of a Christian can least of all other stand with idlenes.
The life of a Christian can least of all other stand with idleness.
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It is without respect of the particular calling, as husbandry, marchandize, or other trading, full of diligent heed taking, that the conscience may be kept pure and good:
It is without respect of the particular calling, as Husbandry, merchandise, or other trading, full of diligent heed taking, that the conscience may be kept pure and good:
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but much more (al may see) when labour in these is adioyned to the other:
but much more (all may see) when labour in these is adjoined to the other:
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therefore the punishment of the sloath is not small, but as the Wise man teacheth.
Therefore the punishment of the sloth is not small, but as the Wise man Teaches.
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The idle mans backe shall be clothed with ragges, and his belly pinched and starued for want of food,The idle men back shall be clothed with rags, and his belly pinched and starved for want of food,
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and by this wee may guesse what his soules diet shall be. It followeth. VERS. 22. They also that were of the house of Ioseph went vp to Bethel,
and by this we may guess what his Souls diet shall be. It follows. VERS. 22. They also that were of the house of Ioseph went up to Bethel,
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and the Lord was with them. and the Lord was with them.
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VERS. 23. And the house of Ioseph caused to view Bethel (and the name of the citie before time was Luz.)
VERS. 23. And the house of Ioseph caused to view Bethel (and the name of the City before time was Luz.)
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VERS. 24. And the spies saw a man come out of the citie, and they said vnto him, shew vs (we pray thee) the way into the citie,
VERS. 24. And the spies saw a man come out of the City, and they said unto him, show us (we pray thee) the Way into the City,
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and we will shew thee mercy. and we will show thee mercy.
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VERS. 25. And when he had shewed them the way into the citie, they smote the citie with the edge of the sword:
VERS. 25. And when he had showed them the Way into the City, they smote the City with the edge of the sword:
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but they let the man and all house depart. but they let the man and all house depart.
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VERS. 26. Then the man went into the land of the Hittites, and built a citie,
VERS. 26. Then the man went into the land of the Hittites, and built a City,
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and called the name of it Luz, which is the name thereof vnto this day. and called the name of it Luz, which is the name thereof unto this day.
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NOw after the mentioning of the Tribe of Iuda and Beniamin, and what they did, it is in order set downe what the other Tribes did, to wit,
NOw After the mentioning of the Tribe of Iuda and Benjamin, and what they did, it is in order Set down what the other Tribes did, to wit,
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And yet the house of Ioseph is exempted, which comprehends the Tribe of Ephraim and Manasse together.
And yet the house of Ioseph is exempted, which comprehends the Tribe of Ephraim and Manasseh together.
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First therefore it is declared what these two ioyntly together did, to vers. 27. in the words of the text here set downe,
First Therefore it is declared what these two jointly together did, to vers. 27. in the words of the text Here Set down,
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and then, what they did seuerally, to verse 30. That which is said of them ioyntly together, is to their commendation, that they went against Bethel, which fell to their lot,
and then, what they did severally, to verse 30. That which is said of them jointly together, is to their commendation, that they went against Bethel, which fell to their lot,
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and the Lord with them to incourage and strengthen them, so that they feared and tried which way they might most easily take it. (Now the name of this citie had in times past been called Luz,
and the Lord with them to encourage and strengthen them, so that they feared and tried which Way they might most Easily take it. (Now the name of this City had in times passed been called Luz,
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as we reade in Genesis, but Iacob as he went to Padan Aram from the wrath of his brother Esau, resting there,
as we read in Genesis, but Iacob as he went to padan Aram from the wrath of his brother Esau, resting there,
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and the Lord appearing to him, and comforting him, called the place Bethel, that is, the house of the mightie God.) But to goe forward, they that were sent about that businesse,
and the Lord appearing to him, and comforting him, called the place Bethel, that is, the house of the mighty God.) But to go forward, they that were sent about that business,
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namely, the Tribe of Ioseph, seeing a man to come out of the citie, asked of him in which part of it they might set vpon it,
namely, the Tribe of Ioseph, seeing a man to come out of the City, asked of him in which part of it they might Set upon it,
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and on which side was their going out and comming into it, (for thereby it appeareth that they had shut it vp for feare of Israel,
and on which side was their going out and coming into it, (for thereby it appears that they had shut it up for Fear of Israel,
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and that they had left but some secret way for their necessarie vse to goe out and in thereby,) and they promising the man largely, hee shewed the way to them,
and that they had left but Some secret Way for their necessary use to go out and in thereby,) and they promising the man largely, he showed the Way to them,
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and they entred and slue the inhabitants, and tooke it, and sent the man away wel rewarded,
and they entered and slew the inhabitants, and took it, and sent the man away well rewarded,
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or rather (as it was indeed) he banished himselfe from them into another countrey,
or rather (as it was indeed) he banished himself from them into Another country,
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and was so wealthy, that hee was able to build another city, and called it by that name, Luz.
and was so wealthy, that he was able to built Another City, and called it by that name, Luz.
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This worke of the house of Ioseph which they went about;
This work of the house of Ioseph which they went about;
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namely, to take this citie Bethel, (which was before in the deuision of the land of Canaan giuen to them,) as God had inioyned them, doth liuely set before our eies, as in a glasse, the dutie of all Gods people, that is to say, readily to goe about and set vpon the worke that God hath appointed them and laid vpon them,
namely, to take this City Bethel, (which was before in the division of the land of Canaan given to them,) as God had enjoined them, does lively Set before our eyes, as in a glass, the duty of all God's people, that is to say, readily to go about and Set upon the work that God hath appointed them and laid upon them,
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yea and this is to be done, whatsoeuer lets and discouragements may stand vp in the way to hinder them.
yea and this is to be done, whatsoever lets and discouragements may stand up in the Way to hinder them.
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For hath not he commanded them? And is not he able to remooue those impediments, rather then they shal hinder his worke in the hands of his seruants? which they beleeuing, are to go forward,
For hath not he commanded them? And is not he able to remove those impediments, rather then they shall hinder his work in the hands of his Servants? which they believing, Are to go forward,
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and commit the successe to him that hath promised to bring them through all difficulties which might hold them backe.
and commit the success to him that hath promised to bring them through all difficulties which might hold them back.
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For otherwise, if wee looke not to God by faith, but what let is in the way, and be hindred thereby;
For otherwise, if we look not to God by faith, but what let is in the Way, and be hindered thereby;
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we shall cast the commandement of God behind our backe, and do as they who obserue the wind, and therfore sowe not;
we shall cast the Commandment of God behind our back, and do as they who observe the wind, and Therefore sow not;
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and looke too much to the clouds, and therefore reape not; and so for feare of inconueniences we shal let passe necessarie duties.
and look too much to the Clouds, and Therefore reap not; and so for Fear of inconveniences we shall let pass necessary duties.
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Againe, when we thriue and haue good successe, we blesse God, and are merry; but if we be crossed, we curse & disguise our selues with impatience.
Again, when we thrive and have good success, we bless God, and Are merry; but if we be crossed, we curse & disguise our selves with impatience.
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Whereas it ought to be enough to vs, that God hath brought it to passe either thus, or otherwise.
Whereas it ought to be enough to us, that God hath brought it to pass either thus, or otherwise.
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And beside the authoritie hee hath ouer vs, his bountifull rewarding of vs in his seruice, ought to incourage vs to adresse our selues to all such worke:
And beside the Authority he hath over us, his bountiful rewarding of us in his service, ought to encourage us to address our selves to all such work:
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and not onely so, but further, seeing he commandeth and would haue vs doe it, as it may be most for our owne ease, that is, willingly, readily, chearefully;
and not only so, but further, seeing he commands and would have us do it, as it may be most for our own ease, that is, willingly, readily, cheerfully;
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for the Lord loueth that, in all his seruice; as he loueth a chearefull giuer.
for the Lord loves that, in all his service; as he loves a cheerful giver.
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And we know (for our owne parts) that men go awkly and vntowardly about that work which they take in hand vnwillingly.
And we know (for our own parts) that men go awkly and untowardly about that work which they take in hand unwillingly.
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And we are all to learne of our Sauiour, who hath giuen vs example herein, saying, that his meate and drinke was to do his Fathers will.
And we Are all to Learn of our Saviour, who hath given us Exampl herein, saying, that his meat and drink was to do his Father's will.
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Besides we are made, redeemed & set here to that very end, to serue the Lord in holinesse and righteousnes without feare all the daies of our life, and not to please our selues,
Beside we Are made, redeemed & Set Here to that very end, to serve the Lord in holiness and righteousness without Fear all the days of our life, and not to please our selves,
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how hard soeuer the worke is, that is to be done of vs. And that is our life, ioy,
how hard soever the work is, that is to be done of us And that is our life, joy,
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and comfort, no other course of walking is life but death: no other is sauory, or soundly ioyfull.
and Comfort, no other course of walking is life but death: no other is savoury, or soundly joyful.
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And this should bee thus in all callings and conditions, as with Magistrates, Ministers, Husbandmen, Artificers, Masters of families and others, who doe (I denie not) many things required of them by God,
And this should be thus in all callings and conditions, as with Magistrates, Ministers, Husbandmen, Artificers, Masters of families and Others, who doe (I deny not) many things required of them by God,
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but not one worke as another;
but not one work as Another;
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neither that ioyfully which they doe, and as if it were the worke that God hath set them about;
neither that joyfully which they do, and as if it were the work that God hath Set them about;
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for then they should doe it readily, but for their bellies, and in other carnall respects.
for then they should do it readily, but for their bellies, and in other carnal respects.
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For why? they can indeed do them no otherwise, because they do not first know themselues to bee the Lords redeemed ones, that so they may easily obtaine other things at his hands.
For why? they can indeed do them no otherwise, Because they do not First know themselves to be the lords redeemed ones, that so they may Easily obtain other things At his hands.
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But I would that euen they who are so, did goe about that which they doe by Gods commandement chearefully,
But I would that even they who Are so, did go about that which they do by God's Commandment cheerfully,
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and with so much sinne remooued; many plagues and annoiances should bee auoided from mens liues also.
and with so much sin removed; many plagues and annoyances should be avoided from men's lives also.
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But alas, the most professors are not acquainted with going to worke in Gods seruice after this manner,
But alas, the most professors Are not acquainted with going to work in God's service After this manner,
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neither find any sauour in this Christian course:
neither find any savour in this Christian course:
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but respect onely their owne commoditie, and that they may bee without feare of want and penury,
but respect only their own commodity, and that they may be without Fear of want and penury,
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and the most doe worse, that is, spend their precious time in idlenesse, play, and vaine pleasures at least:
and the most do Worse, that is, spend their precious time in idleness, play, and vain pleasures At least:
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and as for seeking first Gods kingdome to be vnder his gouernment, and to rest on him for other things by lawfull labour and meanes vsing, it is one of the hardest things for them to fasten on:
and as for seeking First God's Kingdom to be under his government, and to rest on him for other things by lawful labour and means using, it is one of the Hardest things for them to fasten on:
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though God hath yet promised that such onely shall bee blessed. But of this somewhat hath been said before.
though God hath yet promised that such only shall be blessed. But of this somewhat hath been said before.
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It is further added in this verse, that while the house of Ioseph went vp against Bethel, the Lord was with them, which seeing it is here added, I will say somewhat of it,
It is further added in this verse, that while the house of Ioseph went up against Bethel, the Lord was with them, which seeing it is Here added, I will say somewhat of it,
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though I haue spoken thereof before by another occasion.
though I have spoken thereof before by Another occasion.
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Now this house of Ioseph, thus going about the worke that God had commanded them, is said to haue God with them in their worke; for so hee had promised.
Now this house of Ioseph, thus going about the work that God had commanded them, is said to have God with them in their work; for so he had promised.
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Which teacheth, that this assurance we haue from him, that if we attempt ought by his commandement, he hath set his seale to it, that we shall haue successe and prosper in our worke.
Which Teaches, that this assurance we have from him, that if we attempt ought by his Commandment, he hath Set his seal to it, that we shall have success and prosper in our work.
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So was it said to Ioshua in his first going against the Canaanites, I will be with thee, and hee belieued and prospered euen so, these and the like promises of God being belieued of vs, are our comfort,
So was it said to Ioshua in his First going against the Canaanites, I will be with thee, and he believed and prospered even so, these and the like promises of God being believed of us, Are our Comfort,
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and thereby wee learne experience how to doe the like for the time to come, in what worke soeuer the Lord shal imploy vs. This would make men vse their callings not so as they should bee burdens to them,
and thereby we Learn experience how to do the like for the time to come, in what work soever the Lord shall employ us This would make men use their callings not so as they should be burdens to them,
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but recreation, going merrily to their work as they may with Gods good allowance, and leauing it of with fitnesse to other good duties,
but recreation, going merrily to their work as they may with God's good allowance, and leaving it of with fitness to other good duties,
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as prayer, reading, singing, meditating, &c. If this were beleeued, men should be free from the plodding and distracting cares of the vngodly, who make their liues wearisome by distrust of Gods prouidence, fearing they shall begge ere they dye, &c. and from the moyling and toyling labor of such as tire themselues with their callings.
as prayer, reading, singing, meditating, etc. If this were believed, men should be free from the plodding and distracting Cares of the ungodly, who make their lives wearisome by distrust of God's providence, fearing they shall beg ere they die, etc. and from the moiling and toiling labour of such as tire themselves with their callings.
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For God giues rest to his beloued, as Dauid saith, Psalm. 127. 2. And from this temporary rest, he will in due time, translate them to eternall rest.
For God gives rest to his Beloved, as David Says, Psalm. 127. 2. And from this temporary rest, he will in due time, translate them to Eternal rest.
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All which I say, not onely to the denouncing sharpely and heauily against the common professors of the Gospell, who will beleeue God no further then they see him;
All which I say, not only to the denouncing sharply and heavily against the Common professors of the Gospel, who will believe God no further then they see him;
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but also to the iust reproouing of those, who haue obtained of him to beleeue in deed, that they shall haue eternall life,
but also to the just reproving of those, who have obtained of him to believe in deed, that they shall have Eternal life,
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and yet their particular trials, in which they are taught to depend vpon him, and to cleaue to his promises made and granted out vnto them to that very end, that they should doe so, they yet stagger and doubt,
and yet their particular trials, in which they Are taught to depend upon him, and to cleave to his promises made and granted out unto them to that very end, that they should do so, they yet stagger and doubt,
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as if they had neuer had faith.
as if they had never had faith.
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He that desireth to heare more of Gods being with his, let him reade that which hath been said on verse 19.
He that Desires to hear more of God's being with his, let him read that which hath been said on verse 19.
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This place Bethel being so called, that is, the house of the mightie God, because the Lord appeared to Iacob there,
This place Bethel being so called, that is, the house of the mighty God, Because the Lord appeared to Iacob there,
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whereas it had in times past been called by another name, it very well teacheth (seeing nothing is set downe in vaine in the Scriptures but to good vse) that it is commendable,
whereas it had in times passed been called by Another name, it very well Teaches (seeing nothing is Set down in vain in the Scriptures but to good use) that it is commendable,
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as occasion is offered, to giue conuenient and meet names, such as may instruct in some good thing, drawne from some good example,
as occasion is offered, to give convenient and meet names, such as may instruct in Some good thing, drawn from Some good Exampl,
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or putting vs in mind of duties either to God or men. As God gaue the name by the Angell vnto our Sauiour, calling him Iesus.
or putting us in mind of duties either to God or men. As God gave the name by the Angel unto our Saviour, calling him Iesus.
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Some care not what name they giue to their children, of most notorious persons, as counting it their credit that they may be like them:
some care not what name they give to their children, of most notorious Persons, as counting it their credit that they may be like them:
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resembling herein the Idolatrous King of Babel his Eunuchs, who purposely altered the names of Daniel and his fellowes, in token that they should renounce the true God and his seruice, and embrace the contrarie.
resembling herein the Idolatrous King of Babel his Eunuchs, who purposely altered the names of daniel and his Fellows, in token that they should renounce the true God and his service, and embrace the contrary.
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Some giue such names to them, as the rehearsing of them, causeth laughter.
some give such names to them, as the rehearsing of them, Causes laughter.
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Which is vnseemely, seeing the name is giuen in the assemblie of the faithfull, and in the presence of God,
Which is unseemly, seeing the name is given in the assembly of the faithful, and in the presence of God,
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and when they are to bee entred into the Church of God. We doe not place religion in names or titles:
and when they Are to be entered into the Church of God. We do not place Religion in names or titles:
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yet neuerthelesse a wise and godly choice in this matter may be had, that the names giuen, may be in stead of instructions to the parties named.
yet nevertheless a wise and godly choice in this matter may be had, that the names given, may be in stead of instructions to the parties nam.
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In the apparrelling of our bodies in comely maner, we will haue care that the very shoe, which is the least matter, be decently put on,
In the apparelling of our bodies in comely manner, we will have care that the very shoe, which is the least matter, be decently put on,
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and sutable to other partes of our attire:
and suitable to other parts of our attire:
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so there being required a proportion in all our actions, this one is not to be neglected.
so there being required a proportion in all our actions, this one is not to be neglected.
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Therefore in the old Testament, the names were giuen either according to the euent of things, about the time of the birth of the child,
Therefore in the old Testament, the names were given either according to the event of things, about the time of the birth of the child,
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as Moses called one of his sonnes Gershom, that is, stranger, because hee was then a stranger in another land:
as Moses called one of his Sons Gershom, that is, stranger, Because he was then a stranger in Another land:
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or their names were borrowed from their holy predecessors, to put them in mind to follow their steppes,
or their names were borrowed from their holy predecessors, to put them in mind to follow their steps,
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or some such like respects they had in giuing them. Now let vs heare of the spies.
or Some such like respects they had in giving them. Now let us hear of the spies.
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In this verse, where it is said that the spies met this man comming out of the citie (for what cause he went it is not expressed;
In this verse, where it is said that the spies met this man coming out of the City (for what cause he went it is not expressed;
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somewhat is to be noted by occasion of the man, and somewhat from the spies.
somewhat is to be noted by occasion of the man, and somewhat from the spies.
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By the man first, going in his simplicity, out of the city, (whither to saue his life,
By the man First, going in his simplicity, out of the City, (whither to save his life,
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or vpon some other necessarie occasion,) meeting with these spies, and falling into such a streight thereby, that either he must loose his life,
or upon Some other necessary occasion,) meeting with these spies, and falling into such a straight thereby, that either he must lose his life,
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or betray the citie, (for the spies said to him, shew vs the way into the citie,
or betray the City, (for the spies said to him, show us the Way into the City,
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and we will shew thee mercie.) We may see what streights and difficulties we meet with, be subiect to,
and we will show thee mercy.) We may see what straights and difficulties we meet with, be Subject to,
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and in danger of, in this life:
and in danger of, in this life:
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for that perill which we neither feare nor once thinke of, may befall vs, euen to the hazarding of our liues, much more of our vndoing,
for that peril which we neither Fear nor once think of, may befall us, even to the hazarding of our lives, much more of our undoing,
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or the losse of the best of Gods blessings that we inioy, as wife, children, goods, &c. In the story of the French Massacres we reade, that by the popish faction, a whole assemblie of Protestants were slaine at the Sermon.
or the loss of the best of God's blessings that we enjoy, as wife, children, goods, etc. In the story of the French Massacres we read, that by the popish faction, a Whole assembly of Protestants were slain At the Sermon.
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The Shunamites child went into the field in the morning well, but died at noone.
The Shunamites child went into the field in the morning well, but died At noon.
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The widow of one of the children of the Prophets, who liued in good estate for a great part of her husbands time,
The widow of one of the children of the prophets, who lived in good estate for a great part of her Husbands time,
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yet through the debt he was in at his death, shee was brought into that streight, that her two sons must bee sold to pay the debt,
yet through the debt he was in At his death, she was brought into that straight, that her two Sons must be sold to pay the debt,
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and carried away from her, perhaps to bee brought vp by Idolators in an idolatrous land;
and carried away from her, perhaps to be brought up by Idolaters in an idolatrous land;
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and she knew no other for a time, though God prouided better for her.
and she knew no other for a time, though God provided better for her.
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Iob his children in the middest of their merry makings, were destroyed by the fall of the house,Job his children in the midst of their merry makings, were destroyed by the fallen of the house,
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and he himselfe lost all at once, and his bodie was filled with scabbes and sores.
and he himself lost all At once, and his body was filled with scabs and sores.
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Samaria was besieged, and the danger so great, that the king therof was resolued, and looked for no other,
Samaria was besieged, and the danger so great, that the King thereof was resolved, and looked for no other,
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but that he and all that hee had, must be at the pleasure of another man.
but that he and all that he had, must be At the pleasure of Another man.
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And if they fall into the Magistrates hand, and must needs for their fault bee put to death;
And if they fallen into the Magistrates hand, and must needs for their fault be put to death;
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And Ierusalem was so ouerwhelmed with griefes, that she was driuen to complaine, that no sorrow was like her sorrow:
And Ierusalem was so overwhelmed with griefs, that she was driven to complain, that no sorrow was like her sorrow:
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when yet before she had been the beauty of the whole world.
when yet before she had been the beauty of the Whole world.
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These difficulties, as I haue said, with many other both mentioned in Scripture, and seene in experience, may fall out in our liues,
These difficulties, as I have said, with many other both mentioned in Scripture, and seen in experience, may fallen out in our lives,
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so that we shall be driuen to crie out euery one of his owne burdens, what shall I doe? yea,
so that we shall be driven to cry out every one of his own burdens, what shall I do? yea,
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and it may bee an innocent mans case, to be brought into such straits, and his, who is godly,
and it may be an innocent men case, to be brought into such straits, and his, who is godly,
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and he shal not be able to auoid it till God send helpe.
and he shall not be able to avoid it till God send help.
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As for the wicked, such streights come vpon them, as an armed man vpon a naked.
As for the wicked, such straights come upon them, as an armed man upon a naked.
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Now seeing God hath such vantage of vs thereby, and that throughout this present life,
Now seeing God hath such vantage of us thereby, and that throughout this present life,
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& may most iustly inflict them vpon vs, (that I say no more) oh what cause haue we to make precious vse hereof? for the which cause in so necessary a matter, I thinke good to set downe some vses thereof to the Reader:
& may most justly inflict them upon us, (that I say no more) o what cause have we to make precious use hereof? for the which cause in so necessary a matter, I think good to Set down Some uses thereof to the Reader:
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And first this is one, that we should euery day (which is a part of our iourney home) as oft as wee find it so, acknowledge with admiration, Gods goodnesse in that he spareth and freeth vs from such streights,
And First this is one, that we should every day (which is a part of our journey home) as oft as we find it so, acknowledge with admiration, God's Goodness in that he spares and freeth us from such straights,
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and not only so, but also from so many great calamities and casualties as we are kept from,
and not only so, but also from so many great calamities and casualties as we Are kept from,
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and much more, if our life bee freed from smaller afflictions also, but most of all if we be loaden with his benefits.
and much more, if our life be freed from smaller afflictions also, but most of all if we be loaded with his benefits.
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Which I speake to the iust reproofe of such as hauing their part in all these,
Which I speak to the just reproof of such as having their part in all these,
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yet passe ouer all blockishlie and vnthankfully, but if some crosse befals them, then they break out against God impatiently and brutishly.
yet pass over all blockishly and unthankfully, but if Some cross befalls them, then they break out against God impatiently and brutishly.
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Secondly, make we this vse of it, that seeing we are all subiect hereto, and by our iust deserts bee alwaies in danger and feare to be thus abased;
Secondly, make we this use of it, that seeing we Are all Subject hereto, and by our just deserts be always in danger and Fear to be thus abased;
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therfore to be humbled, and prepare our selues daily for them, and as Iob did, to looke for our change.
Therefore to be humbled, and prepare our selves daily for them, and as Job did, to look for our change.
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Thirdly, we haue little need to trouble our selues with an ill conscience any manner of way,
Thirdly, we have little need to trouble our selves with an ill conscience any manner of Way,
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and so to procure needles sorrow, if wee be daily in danger of so great vexations.
and so to procure needles sorrow, if we be daily in danger of so great vexations.
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And lastly, set we little by the best things here, they being subiect to a thousand changes,
And lastly, Set we little by the best things Here, they being Subject to a thousand changes,
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but lay we vp treasure for our selues, that shall neuer fade nor be taken from vs. And to them that obiect vpon this, that seeing we may fall into so many and great streights, what prerogatiue haue the righteous,
but lay we up treasure for our selves, that shall never fade nor be taken from us And to them that Object upon this, that seeing we may fallen into so many and great straights, what prerogative have the righteous,
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and what shall they doe, liuing in such an estate as well as other? I say, let them trust in God and feare him, that so it may be well with them,
and what shall they do, living in such an estate as well as other? I say, let them trust in God and Fear him, that so it may be well with them,
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as he hath promised it shall, and so doing, he will keepe many such calamities from them,
as he hath promised it shall, and so doing, he will keep many such calamities from them,
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and giue them deliuerance out of many such difficulties;
and give them deliverance out of many such difficulties;
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and turne those that abide vpon them, to their singular benefit and good, or receiue them vnto glory,
and turn those that abide upon them, to their singular benefit and good, or receive them unto glory,
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when others in the meane while shall be at their wits end with the strangenesse of their plagues,
when Others in the mean while shall be At their wits end with the strangeness of their plagues,
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or, which is much worse, bee cast into hell. This we haue to learne by occasion of the man: Now of the spies.
or, which is much Worse, be cast into hell. This we have to Learn by occasion of the man: Now of the spies.
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The spies offered him kindnesse, if he would shew them the way into the citie:
The spies offered him kindness, if he would show them the Way into the City:
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in that they dealt kindly with him, rather then roughly and cruelly, seeking such a matter at his hands, they did as became them.
in that they dealt kindly with him, rather then roughly and cruelly, seeking such a matter At his hands, they did as became them.
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But hee being one of the cursed nations, how could they (ye wil aske) promise him mercy? for though they did so to Rahab before,
But he being one of the cursed Nations, how could they (you will ask) promise him mercy? for though they did so to Rahab before,
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yet she turned to their religion: and so did the Gibeonites serue them as bondmen, and imbraced their religion also.
yet she turned to their Religion: and so did the Gibeonites serve them as bondmen, and embraced their Religion also.
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But no such thing can be said of this man, for hee went vnto the Hittites, out of the seuen cursed nations, and dwelt there. I answere:
But no such thing can be said of this man, for he went unto the Hittites, out of the seuen cursed Nations, and dwelled there. I answer:
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we must interpret the lawes of God against the Canaanites, and concerning the rooting them out, by mitigating them with this equity, that if they made peace with Israel, they should not roote them out.
we must interpret the laws of God against the Canaanites, and Concerning the rooting them out, by mitigating them with this equity, that if they made peace with Israel, they should not root them out.
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And this appeares by that which is written in Ioshua, that these nations were rooted out, seeing none of them saue the Gibeonites, made peace with the Hebrewes.
And this appears by that which is written in Ioshua, that these Nations were rooted out, seeing none of them save the Gibeonites, made peace with the Hebrews.
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And this being so, teacheth all men to deale euen with the bad kindly, and to be harmelesse toward them.
And this being so, Teaches all men to deal even with the bad kindly, and to be harmless towards them.
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And though they be of them who haue deserued punishment (as this man of the citie Bethel might by as good right haue been put to the sword as the rest in the citie,
And though they be of them who have deserved punishment (as this man of the City Bethel might by as good right have been put to the sword as the rest in the City,
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vntil he yeelded himselfe) yet for as much as they be in misery they are to bee pitied,
until he yielded himself) yet for as much as they be in misery they Are to be pitied,
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vnlesse their facts be horrible and beyond the course of common trespasses, in which case they must be punished by authoritie accordingly:
unless their facts be horrible and beyond the course of Common Trespasses, in which case they must be punished by Authority accordingly:
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for in so dealing with them, there is hope that their harts may be mollified, and they in time be brought to repentance:
for in so dealing with them, there is hope that their hearts may be mollified, and they in time be brought to Repentance:
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whereas by rigor and rough handling of them they will (questionlesse) be hardened.
whereas by rigor and rough handling of them they will (questionless) be hardened.
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it is enough that they haue that inflicted vpon them which is their due, though they bee not pursued with crueltie also.
it is enough that they have that inflicted upon them which is their endue, though they be not pursued with cruelty also.
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Ioshuas dealing with Achan, who yet for his trespasse must bee put to death, may be a paterne for all men, to teach them to auoid crueltie, and to shew kindnesse and mercie to such as bee in miserie. Joshuas dealing with achan, who yet for his trespass must be put to death, may be a pattern for all men, to teach them to avoid cruelty, and to show kindness and mercy to such as be in misery.
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Thus hee saith, when his sinne was found out against him, My sonne giue glory to the God of Israel,
Thus he Says, when his sin was found out against him, My son give glory to the God of Israel,
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and make thy confession to him, and shew me now what thou hast done. And as Ioshuas example, for his louing dealing toward the offender:and make thy Confessi to him, and show me now what thou hast done. And as Joshuas Exampl, for his loving dealing towards the offender:
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Achan, is to be highly commended: so the contrary is as odious in the Preists and Iewes: achan, is to be highly commended: so the contrary is as odious in the Priests and Iewes:
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for when they had gotten that which they sought at Pilats hands, to haue our Sauiour, against all law, to be condemned, they were not content with that,
for when they had got that which they sought At Pilats hands, to have our Saviour, against all law, to be condemned, they were not content with that,
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but most cruelly and despitefully handled him with mocks, and taunts, and all disgrace that might be:
but most cruelly and despitefully handled him with mocks, and taunts, and all disgrace that might be:
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But it was as good as might be looked for at their hands.
But it was as good as might be looked for At their hands.
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But while I am minding this matter of dealing kindly and mercifully with the afflicted, it commeth to my remembrance, among many other things iustly to be wailed,
But while I am minding this matter of dealing kindly and mercifully with the afflicted, it comes to my remembrance, among many other things justly to be wailed,
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how lamentable the estate of malefactors is in some places at least in this land:
how lamentable the estate of malefactors is in Some places At least in this land:
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as they are miserable throughout their whole life, so especially at their death they are most of all, seeing that,
as they Are miserable throughout their Whole life, so especially At their death they Are most of all, seeing that,
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after they be condemned, that they goe to execution without any meanes to bring them to conscience of their wicked liues, feare of the iudgement to come,
After they be condemned, that they go to execution without any means to bring them to conscience of their wicked lives, Fear of the judgement to come,
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and to some knowledge and hope of eternall life:
and to Some knowledge and hope of Eternal life:
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whereas, if it pleased those which are in authoritie, some fit Minister of God might be appointed to take them in hand after they be adiudged to die.
whereas, if it pleased those which Are in Authority, Some fit Minister of God might be appointed to take them in hand After they be adjudged to die.
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I will not say what good might be done to the poore prisoners thereby.
I will not say what good might be done to the poor Prisoners thereby.
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But for mine owne part, when I was young, and able to trauell, I did that dutie myselfe ofttimes in compassion of their misery,
But for mine own part, when I was young, and able to travel, I did that duty myself ofttimes in compassion of their misery,
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and saw blessing on my labours;
and saw blessing on my labours;
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and the word which I preached to them, in that little time which they had to prepare themselues, I saw it (I say) to be apparantly blessed of God, to my great contentment and comfort, and good hope of them.
and the word which I preached to them, in that little time which they had to prepare themselves, I saw it (I say) to be apparently blessed of God, to my great contentment and Comfort, and good hope of them.
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I remember well, that at sundry times, that though I was but a stranger to them,
I Remember well, that At sundry times, that though I was but a stranger to them,
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And why? I say, to auoid some inconuenience, as the taking of phisick, which is nothing pleasant to them,
And why? I say, to avoid Some inconvenience, as the taking of physic, which is nothing pleasant to them,
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yet after that I had through Gods blessing brought them to see their damnable and miserable estate by means of their sin,
yet After that I had through God's blessing brought them to see their damnable and miserable estate by means of their since,
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and had shewed them, that euen then they were nearest mercie, I was receiued of them with great liking, especially after they had tasted of the glad tidings of the Gospell to quiet and comfort their heauie hearts.
and had showed them, that even then they were nearest mercy, I was received of them with great liking, especially After they had tasted of the glad tidings of the Gospel to quiet and Comfort their heavy hearts.
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Yea, I may truly say, as I did clearely see, I was to them more then their owne father could haue been vnto them,
Yea, I may truly say, as I did clearly see, I was to them more then their own father could have been unto them,
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for the message brought vnto them.
for the message brought unto them.
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And beside this that I haue said of them, the like meditation vnto this, I had of the estate of many people in the land, who run as swiftly to hell as the other;
And beside this that I have said of them, the like meditation unto this, I had of the estate of many people in the land, who run as swiftly to hell as the other;
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through ignorance (most falsely called the mother of deuotion, but rather the mother of all mischiefe and confusion) also prophanenesse,
through ignorance (most falsely called the mother of devotion, but rather the mother of all mischief and confusion) also profaneness,
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and other grosse sinnes, though not so lyable to the law of man to bee punished as the other.
and other gross Sins, though not so liable to the law of man to be punished as the other.
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These are also without a Minister that is able and willing to leade them a better way:
These Are also without a Minister that is able and willing to lead them a better Way:
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who, if they had such meanes as might conuert them to God, and that they who are such good instruments, might bee incouraged and backed in their labouring to reclaime them, they should haue cause to giue God great thanks,
who, if they had such means as might convert them to God, and that they who Are such good Instruments, might be encouraged and backed in their labouring to reclaim them, they should have cause to give God great thanks,
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and the persons also, by whom they be so well instructed and comforted.
and the Persons also, by whom they be so well instructed and comforted.
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But if I should here bewaile all such also, as being taught yet are little the better;
But if I should Here bewail all such also, as being taught yet Are little the better;
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as I cannot chuse but pittie them, seeing the Gospell is hidden from them, and therfore they dying so, shal most certainely perish;
as I cannot choose but pity them, seeing the Gospel is hidden from them, and Therefore they dying so, shall most Certainly perish;
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I say, if I should bewaile these, how far should my complaint reach? I shut vp this point therfore, cōcluding thus, Oh that there were not so much hardnes of heart in many Ministers and others, who might helpe this, wishing that they had a little of the compassion that was in our Sauiour,
I say, if I should bewail these, how Far should my complaint reach? I shut up this point Therefore, concluding thus, O that there were not so much hardness of heart in many Ministers and Others, who might help this, wishing that they had a little of the compassion that was in our Saviour,
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as the Euangelist recordeth, when he saw the people dispersed, as sheep without a shepheard.
as the Evangelist recordeth, when he saw the people dispersed, as sheep without a shepherd.
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And againe, Oh that we could deale pitifully, kindly, and louingly with the miserable and the afflicted; And again, O that we could deal pitifully, kindly, and lovingly with the miserable and the afflicted;
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and that all the gentlest meanes were vsed to reclaime offenders, of whom there is hope, such as are as this man of Bethel was, in great distresse, which is not done but very rarely,
and that all the gentlest means were used to reclaim offenders, of whom there is hope, such as Are as this man of Bethel was, in great distress, which is not done but very rarely,
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and therfore is there much hardnesse of heart, in those to whom it is neglected, and wilfulnesse, that carrieth them to all profanenesse and impenitencie.
and Therefore is there much hardness of heart, in those to whom it is neglected, and wilfulness, that Carrieth them to all profaneness and impenitency.
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or to saue charges, or because they would not lose any time in following their profits.
or to save charges, or Because they would not loose any time in following their profits.
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And thus (to returne to the spies againe) seeing it hath been proued that they did not vnlawfully in sauing this Bethelite aliue, the most that can bee said of their so doing, could be but an inconuenience (seeing he gaue no token that he turned to their religion,) for ought that we can see) and yet this was a smaller inconuenience then if they had killed him,
And thus (to return to the spies again) seeing it hath been proved that they did not unlawfully in Saving this Bethelite alive, the most that can be said of their so doing, could be but an inconvenience (seeing he gave no token that he turned to their Religion,) for ought that we can see) and yet this was a smaller inconvenience then if they had killed him,
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and so to haue been put to their shifts how to haue found the secret way that led into the citie:
and so to have been put to their shifts how to have found the secret Way that led into the City:
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this also teacheth vs a good point, that when wee see in attempting of our lawfull businesse and labors, that some inconuenience must needs be borne, that which is lesser of two,
this also Teaches us a good point, that when we see in attempting of our lawful business and labors, that Some inconvenience must needs be born, that which is lesser of two,
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if it be without sinne, is to be gone vnder: that so we may auoid that which is greater.
if it be without sin, is to be gone under: that so we may avoid that which is greater.
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For want of which consideration, and due regard of that which I say, while men stand at the smaller, to auoid that, they runne into a greater, if not into sinne itselfe.
For want of which consideration, and due regard of that which I say, while men stand At the smaller, to avoid that, they run into a greater, if not into sin itself.
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As in many instances it may be shewed; and this among other, may bee one.
As in many instances it may be showed; and this among other, may be one.
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Many a man will not make others priuie to some of his dealings, being such as may bring him in good commodie:
Many a man will not make Others privy to Some of his dealings, being such as may bring him in good commodie:
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and this he forbeares to doe, onely for that he would not haue the commoditie and benefit that he reapeth thereby, to be knowne to any other, which were not so great an inconuenience,
and this he forbears to do, only for that he would not have the commodity and benefit that he reapeth thereby, to be known to any other, which were not so great an inconvenience,
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if it were knowne to some faithfull friend.
if it were known to Some faithful friend.
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And what falles out in the meane while thereby? euen this, which is much greater:
And what falls out in the mean while thereby? even this, which is much greater:
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that for want of skill how to vse that dealing or trafficke aright, and in the best manner (which by the helpe of some wise friend he might haue learned) hee loseth a great part of his commoditie, which he might haue inioyed;
that for want of skill how to use that dealing or traffic aright, and in the best manner (which by the help of Some wise friend he might have learned) he loses a great part of his commodity, which he might have enjoyed;
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yea, and thereby falles to offend God by impatience and murmuring, when he seeth that he commeth short of his expectation and hope.
yea, and thereby falls to offend God by impatience and murmuring, when he sees that he comes short of his expectation and hope.
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So many a man falling vpon theeues, in a desperate mood, refuseth to yeeld his money,
So many a man falling upon thieves, in a desperate mood, Refuseth to yield his money,
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though he be vnable to resist, and so loseth both money and life too.
though he be unable to resist, and so loses both money and life too.
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And so doe many refuse, through stomacke, to agree with their obstinate aduersary, because they are loth to lose and forgoe any thing.
And so do many refuse, through stomach, to agree with their obstinate adversary, Because they Are loath to loose and forgo any thing.
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Whereas by standing out with him to the vtmost, they forgoe not a little, but ten times the value.
Whereas by standing out with him to the utmost, they forgo not a little, but ten times the valve.
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Much like to that which many do about their bodily health.
Much like to that which many do about their bodily health.
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They doubt at least, if they know not also, that some sore disease is breeding in them,
They doubt At least, if they know not also, that Some soar disease is breeding in them,
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yet will they not consult with some experienced Physition.
yet will they not consult with Some experienced physician.
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And what falles out thereby in the meane while? euen this, that a greater inconuenience meeteth them:
And what falls out thereby in the mean while? even this, that a greater inconvenience meeteth them:
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so that for the auoiding of that which was but small, they lose both profit, and life also.
so that for the avoiding of that which was but small, they loose both profit, and life also.
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This thing is the more to bee regarded, because wee see by experience that commodities are so mixed with discommodities, that in things indifferent, the one goeth not without the other.
This thing is the more to be regarded, Because we see by experience that commodities Are so mixed with Discomforts, that in things indifferent, the one Goes not without the other.
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This is true, as in all comforts of this life, so particularly in marriage: and that as well in going about it, as liuing in it.
This is true, as in all comforts of this life, so particularly in marriage: and that as well in going about it, as living in it.
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For the first, many to auoid the troubles of the married estate, which is the smaller; are put to many inconueniences;
For the First, many to avoid the Troubles of the married estate, which is the smaller; Are put to many inconveniences;
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as to liue in vnquietnesse and discontentment, and by vnsetlednesse in a single estate to fall to fornication, (that I say no more) which will prooue to be farre greater.
as to live in unquietness and discontentment, and by unsettledness in a single estate to fallen to fornication, (that I say no more) which will prove to be Far greater.
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Many againe resolues by marrying, (if they can make themselues great thereby) to shunne a meane and low estate in pouertie,
Many again resolves by marrying, (if they can make themselves great thereby) to shun a mean and low estate in poverty,
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and thinke, if they can doe so, they shall be void of trouble, and yet while they looke no further, they weary themselues with many more sore and dangerouser troubles;
and think, if they can do so, they shall be void of trouble, and yet while they look no further, they weary themselves with many more soar and dangerouser Troubles;
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though mariage be lawful, yet such an attempting of it, is not good.
though marriage be lawful, yet such an attempting of it, is not good.
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Againe, by this rule among married couples, the one partie should yeeld to the other without too much rigor and austcritie,
Again, by this Rule among married couples, the one party should yield to the other without too much rigor and austcritie,
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or contending in a thing indifferent: the husband in giuing libertie to the wife to speak when there is cause; to visit friends;
or contending in a thing indifferent: the husband in giving liberty to the wife to speak when there is cause; to visit Friends;
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to take vse of some commodities to her owne behoofe and benefit, rather then to denie them,
to take use of Some commodities to her own behoof and benefit, rather then to deny them,
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because they feare some inconuenience may come thereby;
Because they Fear Some inconvenience may come thereby;
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when yet it is certaine, there shall farre greater be seene to fall out by doing otherwise.
when yet it is certain, there shall Far greater be seen to fallen out by doing otherwise.
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And so in all other dealings:
And so in all other dealings:
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if all inconueniences cannot bee shunned, yet let vs be sure, by labour, prayer and godly wisdome, to auoide the hardest.
if all inconveniences cannot be shunned, yet let us be sure, by labour, prayer and godly Wisdom, to avoid the Hardest.
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And one speciall good vse of this doctrine, is, that we take heed, we bee not too ready to iudge our neighbour for bearing with some inconueniences, (as we are too forward and too ready to doe) when they must doe it to free themselues of greater;
And one special good use of this Doctrine, is, that we take heed, we be not too ready to judge our neighbour for bearing with Some inconveniences, (as we Are too forward and too ready to do) when they must do it to free themselves of greater;
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and in so doing we condemne our selues, seeing wee our selues are subiect to the same doctrine also.
and in so doing we condemn our selves, seeing we our selves Are Subject to the same Doctrine also.
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For what haue wee to doe to iudge our brother in such a case;
For what have we to do to judge our brother in such a case;
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who if he haue sustained an inconuenience, wee may well thinke, he hath done it, to him a greater.
who if he have sustained an inconvenience, we may well think, he hath done it, to him a greater.
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1893
as Rahab had for hiding the spies:
as Rahab had for hiding the spies:
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1869
This also condemneth them, who, if they bee a little crossed with some hard accident, do by and by grow desperate,
This also Condemneth them, who, if they be a little crossed with Some hard accident, do by and by grow desperate,
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1870
and make the rent greater by their rashnesse and impatience, &c. scorning to stoope to the necessity which God hath laid vpon them, and not wisely declining extremity.
and make the rend greater by their rashness and impatience, etc. scorning to stoop to the necessity which God hath laid upon them, and not wisely declining extremity.
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1871
Though they cannot auoide the inconuenience befalne them, yet they should shunne the sinne of murmuring which is greater,
Though they cannot avoid the inconvenience befallen them, yet they should shun the sin of murmuring which is greater,
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for else they beare the burthen of both. But I cannot goe through this storie at this time;
for Else they bear the burden of both. But I cannot go through this story At this time;
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I will therefore here cut off.
I will Therefore Here Cut off.
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THE EIGHTH SERMON VPON THE FIRST CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE EIGHTH SERMON UPON THE FIRST CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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IT followeth further about this Bethlite, (for it is to good purpose) to enquire heere,
IT follows further about this Bethelite, (for it is to good purpose) to inquire Here,
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1876
whether this man did well in betraying the city, and what is lawfull in the like case.
whither this man did well in betraying the City, and what is lawful in the like case.
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For as concerning the spies, no question is to be made of their drawing the man to it,
For as Concerning the spies, no question is to be made of their drawing the man to it,
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1878
whether they did well or no;
whither they did well or no;
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1879
for it was their worke assigned them of God to destroy those nations, and therefore to vse the meanes in going about it.
for it was their work assigned them of God to destroy those Nations, and Therefore to use the means in going about it.
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1880
So was it also lawfull for him to do it, they signifying to him what Gods wil was in that behalfe.
So was it also lawful for him to do it, they signifying to him what God's will was in that behalf.
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But whether the man beleeued that, and therfore whether he did it in faith, or to saue his life,
But whither the man believed that, and Therefore whither he did it in faith, or to save his life,
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and his friends and goods, it is vncertaine.
and his Friends and goods, it is uncertain.
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1883
The first is more possible, then probable, to haue been the cause that drew him to doe it;
The First is more possible, then probable, to have been the cause that drew him to do it;
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1884
but the last is most likely; yet wee may not determine which, except the Lord went before vs:
but the last is most likely; yet we may not determine which, except the Lord went before us:
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therefore according thereto was his act good and commendable in him, or otherwise. Now for vs, the case standeth farre otherwise, then it did with him.
Therefore according thereto was his act good and commendable in him, or otherwise. Now for us, the case Stands Far otherwise, then it did with him.
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For it is not lawfull for vs to yeeld to any such thing as he did, in betraying the city, but odious and horrible.
For it is not lawful for us to yield to any such thing as he did, in betraying the City, but odious and horrible.
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The Lord Iesus speaking of the like matter, as a thing most monstrous to attempt or goe about.
The Lord Iesus speaking of the like matter, as a thing most monstrous to attempt or go about.
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He saith, many shall hate and betray one another:
He Says, many shall hate and betray one Another:
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a fearefull thing to heare, much more for one to doe it to a whole City.
a fearful thing to hear, much more for one to do it to a Whole city.
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Nay all bitter violence and cruelty is odious in vs one towards another, simply, and without all respects;
Nay all bitter violence and cruelty is odious in us one towards Another, simply, and without all respects;
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much more when it shal be done for gaine or preferment. No, neither is it any way tolerable for the sauing of ones owne life.
much more when it shall be done for gain or preferment. No, neither is it any Way tolerable for the Saving of ones own life.
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We must in all these cases, haue our discharges and warrant from God, for that which we doe;
We must in all these cases, have our discharges and warrant from God, for that which we do;
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which wee hauing Scriptures most clearely to direct vs in all our actions, no such thing, from what example soeuer, is to be followed of vs in these daies.
which we having Scriptures most clearly to Direct us in all our actions, no such thing, from what Exampl soever, is to be followed of us in these days.
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Neither is the fact of Ioel in killing Sisera, nor the Israelites borrowing and carrying away of the Egyptians treasures, any thing to imbolden vs to doe the like:
Neither is the fact of Joel in killing Sisera, nor the Israelites borrowing and carrying away of the egyptians treasures, any thing to embolden us to do the like:
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she doing it against Gods enemies the Canaanites; they doing that which they did by the Lords appointment.
she doing it against God's enemies the Canaanites; they doing that which they did by the lords appointment.
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In a word, to doe any euill that good may come of it, is odious.
In a word, to do any evil that good may come of it, is odious.
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Lastly, out of these two verses it is good for vs to marke, in that this poore Bethlite was the instrument of taking the city;
Lastly, out of these two Verses it is good for us to mark, in that this poor Bethelite was the Instrument of taking the City;
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what poore meanes and helpes God oftentimes ministreth, for the effecting of that which hee commandeth to be done;
what poor means and helps God oftentimes Ministereth, for the effecting of that which he commands to be done;
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yea though the worke be great, and the means weake and vnlikely to bring such a matter to passe, it skilleth not.
yea though the work be great, and the means weak and unlikely to bring such a matter to pass, it skilleth not.
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Both these things may be seene, both in stirring vp and preparing that sillie woman in Ioshuas time, to receiue & lodge the spies, whom he sent to view Iericho before they tooke it,
Both these things may be seen, both in stirring up and preparing that silly woman in Joshuas time, to receive & lodge the spies, whom he sent to view Jericho before they took it,
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as also by blowing trumpets of Rammes hornes, and by compassing of the city Iericho seuen times, to make the walles of it to fall downe.
as also by blowing trumpets of Rams horns, and by compassing of the City Jericho seuen times, to make the walls of it to fallen down.
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Who seeth not that these were poore engins to batter walles? and also to giue this Bethlite into the hands of these spies, that they might by his helpe easily take the city? For when God will haue a worke to be brought to passe, he appointeth the meanes also for the same purpose;
Who sees not that these were poor Engines to batter walls? and also to give this Bethelite into the hands of these spies, that they might by his help Easily take the City? For when God will have a work to be brought to pass, he appoints the means also for the same purpose;
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which being alwaies knowne to him, but seldome to vs ordinarily, till we meet with them (not by chance,
which being always known to him, but seldom to us ordinarily, till we meet with them (not by chance,
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but by his will and appointment) it doth often take heart from vs, and much dismay vs from cheerefull going about that which wee are commanded,
but by his will and appointment) it does often take heart from us, and much dismay us from cheerful going about that which we Are commanded,
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so weake is our faith, when with vnbeleeuing Thomas wee doe not see and behold with bodily eyes the meanes which are yet sufficient and at hand through Gods promise.
so weak is our faith, when with unbelieving Thomas we do not see and behold with bodily eyes the means which Are yet sufficient and At hand through God's promise.
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So much the more it behoueth vs to be well acquainted with that which is taught vs heere:
So much the more it behooves us to be well acquainted with that which is taught us Here:
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for it is a singular encouragement to vs, (wee being so weake) when we haue an hard labour laid vpon vs,
for it is a singular encouragement to us, (we being so weak) when we have an hard labour laid upon us,
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and we see no meanes to bring it to passe, to know (yet) that God will prouide helpe, though wee see not how;
and we see no means to bring it to pass, to know (yet) that God will provide help, though we see not how;
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as he did prouide a sacrifice for Abraham to offer in stead of Isaac. Indeed,
as he did provide a sacrifice for Abraham to offer in stead of Isaac. Indeed,
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if he should deale with vs as Pharaoh did with the Israelites (who enioyned them an hard taske,
if he should deal with us as Pharaoh did with the Israelites (who enjoined them an hard task,
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and great worke, but yet they must make shift how to effect it, (which was impossible for them to doe) then it were no maruell if we were pensiue,
and great work, but yet they must make shift how to Effect it, (which was impossible for them to do) then it were no marvel if we were pensive,
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and at our wits end what to doe.
and At our wits end what to do.
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But (God be thanked) if we can beleeue him, that he will make it easie, and prouide accordingly;
But (God be thanked) if we can believe him, that he will make it easy, and provide accordingly;
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most cheerefully may we be occupied, from day to day, in all that by Gods Commandement we set our hand vnto.
most cheerfully may we be occupied, from day to day, in all that by God's Commandment we Set our hand unto.
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This caused the Apostle Paul to be so diligent and vnwearied in bringing so many nations by his preaching, to embrace the Gospell, and saluation thereby;
This caused the Apostle Paul to be so diligent and unwearied in bringing so many Nations by his preaching, to embrace the Gospel, and salvation thereby;
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when yet there were so many and great discouragements in his way.
when yet there were so many and great discouragements in his Way.
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This caused those worthy seruants of God, Zorobabell, Ezra, and Nehemiah, not onely to returne into Iudea;
This caused those worthy Servants of God, Zerubbabel, Ezra, and Nehemiah, not only to return into Iudea;
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but to build both the city vp againe, being greatly ruinated; and euen the walles thereof, and also the Temple;
but to built both the City up again, being greatly ruinated; and even the walls thereof, and also the Temple;
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when hauing commandement from God so to doe, they beleeued that hee would shew them how,
when having Commandment from God so to do, they believed that he would show them how,
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and bee with them, to inable them, though wee are not ignorant, how many blocks and maine enemies there were in their way to hinder them.
and be with them, to inable them, though we Are not ignorant, how many blocks and main enemies there were in their Way to hinder them.
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And wee haue no other stay to looke for the promised saluation, but this, that hee that hath commanded vs to liue by faith,
And we have no other stay to look for the promised salvation, but this, that he that hath commanded us to live by faith,
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and waite by hope, will finde meanes to bring it to passe, although we see little how, many times;
and wait by hope, will find means to bring it to pass, although we see little how, many times;
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in so much that we oft feare and doubt, it being the waightiest case of all other;
in so much that we oft Fear and doubt, it being the Weightiest case of all other;
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euen as Saint Peter also saith, that the righteous are scarcely saued.
even as Saint Peter also Says, that the righteous Are scarcely saved.
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And euen so, the labouring man, and the Artificer could neuer bee vpholden to follow their calling with any peace,
And even so, the labouring man, and the Artificer could never be upholden to follow their calling with any peace,
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if they should looke onely how hardly they are like to bee maintaine, and should not stay themselues by faith, that God will prouide for them, they themselues not being negligent.
if they should look only how hardly they Are like to be maintain, and should not stay themselves by faith, that God will provide for them, they themselves not being negligent.
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And be this the stay of vs all, in our hardest condition wherein wee be set by God, that hee will bring vs through,
And be this the stay of us all, in our Hardest condition wherein we be Set by God, that he will bring us through,
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though wee see not how, and that also in good sort, because he hath promised.
though we see not how, and that also in good sort, Because he hath promised.
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Now it remaineth, that we see how well this man was rewarded that did helpe forward Gods people in their worke, to the destroying of his enemies, by shewing them the way into the city,
Now it remains, that we see how well this man was rewarded that did help forward God's people in their work, to the destroying of his enemies, by showing them the Way into the City,
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though it bee not set downe with what mind he did it. Thus they dealt with him:
though it be not Set down with what mind he did it. Thus they dealt with him:
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they did not onely set him free, and his whole family, from the destruction that lighted vpon the other citizens,
they did not only Set him free, and his Whole family, from the destruction that lighted upon the other Citizens,
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but they did also suffer him to carrie away his wealth: yea and so greatly enriched him, that he was able to goe build a citie.
but they did also suffer him to carry away his wealth: yea and so greatly enriched him, that he was able to go built a City.
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And by this wee see, that such as bee helpers and friends to Gods people, neuer loose their reward:
And by this we see, that such as be helpers and Friends to God's people, never lose their reward:
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as Rahabs example and the Kenites doe most cleerely proue & declare.
as Rahabs Exampl and the Kenites do most clearly prove & declare.
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A notable encouragement both to Gods people, to know that the Lord so careth for them, that hee will cause many,
A notable encouragement both to God's people, to know that the Lord so Careth for them, that he will cause many,
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euen of the wicked, to be friends to them, and helpefull:
even of the wicked, to be Friends to them, and helpful:
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and it is no lesse comfort to them that are so affected to them, they may bee sure they shall not lose their labour, but be well rewarded.
and it is no less Comfort to them that Are so affected to them, they may be sure they shall not loose their labour, but be well rewarded.
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And so much the more wee ought to bee quickened by this doctrine, seeing Gods people haue many and strong enemies in this world,
And so much the more we ought to be quickened by this Doctrine, seeing God's people have many and strong enemies in this world,
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and they themselues are weake and soone discouraged. And this is a great refreshing to them, when they haue promise of such helpes,
and they themselves Are weak and soon discouraged. And this is a great refreshing to them, when they have promise of such helps,
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as whereby their but then is made easie. And the Lord hath said much in his word to the encouragement of both;
as whereby their but then is made easy. And the Lord hath said much in his word to the encouragement of both;
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and therefore the Psalmist speaking of Ierusalem Gods people, saith. Let them prosper that loue thee.
and Therefore the Psalmist speaking of Ierusalem God's people, Says. Let them prosper that love thee.
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And to Abraham the father of beleeuers (which alike is spoken to all that are beleeuers, And to Abraham the father of believers (which alike is spoken to all that Are believers,
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as Abraham was) thus he saith; I will blesse them that blesse thee, and curse them that curse thee.
as Abraham was) thus he Says; I will bless them that bless thee, and curse them that curse thee.
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So that as Ahab was spared, insomuch that the plague threatned came not in his daies,
So that as Ahab was spared, insomuch that the plague threatened Come not in his days,
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but in his sonnes, because he repented, and yet it was but outwardly, wherein hee gaue but a bare shew of it,
but in his Sons, Because he repented, and yet it was but outwardly, wherein he gave but a bore show of it,
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euen so, they that doe to his people any good, though it bee but in an outward action,
even so, they that do to his people any good, though it be but in an outward actium,
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as this Bethlite did heere to the Lords people, shall not lose their reward. It is true indeed, that this but temporary for the most part, which they receiue,
as this Bethelite did Here to the lords people, shall not loose their reward. It is true indeed, that this but temporary for the most part, which they receive,
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as the helpe that they minister to them is so:
as the help that they minister to them is so:
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but besides that it is much that God will regard them at all, who are not faithfull to him (for they might feare rather the contrary, that he would pursue them as his enemies) because they be not repentant:
but beside that it is much that God will regard them At all, who Are not faithful to him (for they might Fear rather the contrary, that he would pursue them as his enemies) Because they be not repentant:
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besides this (I say) they get acquaintance with the godly hereby ofttimes, whereby they be in hope, that they shall learne their religion,
beside this (I say) they get acquaintance with the godly hereby ofttimes, whereby they be in hope, that they shall Learn their Religion,
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and follow their conuersation, which if they so like and approue of, that they loue them the better for it,
and follow their Conversation, which if they so like and approve of, that they love them the better for it,
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For as the Wise man saith; Two are better then one;
For as the Wise man Says; Two Are better then one;
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then do they gaine exceedingly by it indeed, I meane by that friendship that they shew them.
then do they gain exceedingly by it indeed, I mean by that friendship that they show them.
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For then they come within the compasse of a better blessing, and are partakers of a greater promise, euen that in the Gospell;
For then they come within the compass of a better blessing, and Are partakers of a greater promise, even that in the Gospel;
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Whosoeuer receiueth a Prophet, in the name of a Prophet, shall receiue a Prophets reward: Whosoever receiveth a Prophet, in the name of a Prophet, shall receive a prophets reward:
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and he that receiueth a righteous man, in the name of a righteous man, (that is,and he that receiveth a righteous man, in the name of a righteous man, (that is,
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for his goodnesse, and because he is a good man) shall haue the reward of a righteous man also.
for his Goodness, and Because he is a good man) shall have the reward of a righteous man also.
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This ought for iust cause to astonish and terrifie them who are professed enemies to them because they walke vprightly, and hate none more deadly; according to the prouer be;
This ought for just cause to astonish and terrify them who Are professed enemies to them Because they walk uprightly, and hate none more deadly; according to the prover be;
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The righteous is an abomination to the wicked.
The righteous is an abomination to the wicked.
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This ought also to draw the hearts of the common sort who professe religion, better to regard Gods people,
This ought also to draw the hearts of the Common sort who profess Religion, better to regard God's people,
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and not to bee more brutish then the heathen nations who feared Israel, seeing they saw God was with them,
and not to be more brutish then the heathen Nations who feared Israel, seeing they saw God was with them,
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yea and let them while they liue among them obserue their example, and profit by them,
yea and let them while they live among them observe their Exampl, and profit by them,
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as they in the Acts. 9. 31. If they will say they know not who they are;
as they in the Acts. 9. 31. If they will say they know not who they Are;
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I answere, that they speake vntruly;
I answer, that they speak untruly;
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for in the time of their owne affliction and misery, they can discerne and doe know them, and will aske for them;
for in the time of their own affliction and misery, they can discern and do know them, and will ask for them;
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although at other times they are thought of them to bee too precise and deuout, and call them Scripture-men in contempt;
although At other times they Are Thought of them to be too precise and devout, and call them Scripturemen in contempt;
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yea euen such as against whom they will set themselues:
yea even such as against whom they will Set themselves:
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to these therefore, if they will shew that they be wise indeed, let them adioyne themselues,
to these Therefore, if they will show that they be wise indeed, let them adjoin themselves,
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and make much of them, till they verifie the Scripture; the Lambe and the Lion shall feed together:
and make much of them, till they verify the Scripture; the Lamb and the lion shall feed together:
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for if God in their trouble and abasement haue giuen them vnderstanding and discretion to know them,
for if God in their trouble and abasement have given them understanding and discretion to know them,
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and afterward they make no more reckoning nor account of them;
and afterwards they make no more reckoning nor account of them;
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they cannot bee ignorant that they haue done wickedly, and are able to see what they doe in casting them off.
they cannot be ignorant that they have done wickedly, and Are able to see what they do in casting them off.
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And let them be sure, that their sin will find them out in time, and the Lord will cast off them,
And let them be sure, that their since will find them out in time, and the Lord will cast off them,
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for that they haue dealt so with them.
for that they have dealt so with them.
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But much more if they or others begin to smite them with their tongue, and to kicke at them, and disgrace them.
But much more if they or Others begin to smite them with their tongue, and to kick At them, and disgrace them.
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but euen so, and the same things? What pleasure haue men, saue in eating and drinking,
but even so, and the same things? What pleasure have men, save in eating and drinking,
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This bee said of the house of Ioseph ioyntly. It followeth in the text. VERS. 27. Neither did Manasses destroy Bethshean with her townes, nor Taanach with her townes,
This be said of the house of Ioseph jointly. It follows in the text. VERS. 27. Neither did Manasses destroy Bethshan with her Towns, nor Taanach with her Towns,
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nor the inhabitants of Dor with her townes, nor the inhabitants of Ibleam with her townes,
nor the inhabitants of Dor with her Towns, nor the inhabitants of Ibleam with her Towns,
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nor the inhabitants of Megiddo with her townes, but the Canaanites dwelt still in that land. nor the inhabitants of Megiddo with her Towns, but the Canaanites dwelled still in that land.
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28. Neuerthelesse when Israel was strong, they put the Caananites to tribute, and expelled them not wholly.
28. Nevertheless when Israel was strong, they put the Canaanites to tribute, and expelled them not wholly.
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29. Likewise Ephraim expelled not the Canaanites that dwelt in Gezer, but the Canaanites dwelt in Gezer among them.
29. Likewise Ephraim expelled not the Canaanites that dwelled in Gezer, but the Canaanites dwelled in Gezer among them.
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30. Neither did Zebulon expell the Canaanites that dwelt in Kitron, nor the inhabitants of Nahalol,
30. Neither did Zebulon expel the Canaanites that dwelled in Kitron, nor the inhabitants of Nahalol,
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but the Canaanites dwelt among them and became tributaries. 31. Neither did Asher cast out the inhabitants of Accho, nor the inhabitants of Zidon,
but the Canaanites dwelled among them and became tributaries. 31. Neither did Asher cast out the inhabitants of Accho, nor the inhabitants of Sidon,
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nor of Ahlab, nor of Ach zib, nor of Helbah, nor of Aphik, nor of Rehob. nor of Ahlab, nor of Ach zib, nor of Helbah, nor of Aphik, nor of Rehob.
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32. But the Asherites dwelt among the Canaanites the inhabitants of the land: for they did not driue them out.
32. But the Asherites dwelled among the Canaanites thee inhabitants of the land: for they did not driven them out.
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33. Neither did Napthali driue out the inhabitants of Beth-shemesh, nor the inhabitants of Bethanath, but dwelt among the Canaanites the inhabitants of the land:
33. Neither did Naphtali driven out the inhabitants of Beth-shemesh, nor the inhabitants of Bethanath, but dwelled among the Canaanites thee inhabitants of the land:
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neuerthelesse the inhabitants of Beth-shemesh and Bethanah became tributaries vnto them. nevertheless the inhabitants of Beth-shemesh and Bethanah became tributaries unto them.
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IN these verses the holy story layeth out the sinne of the other Israelites beside Beniamin, for that they cast not out,
IN these Verses the holy story Layeth out the sin of the other Israelites beside Benjamin, for that they cast not out,
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nor destroyed not those Canaanites which dwelt in their seuerall lots, according to the commandement of God,
nor destroyed not those Canaanites which dwelled in their several lots, according to the Commandment of God,
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but onely made them tributaries to them. And before all the rest the tribe of Manasse is reckoned to haue done so.
but only made them tributaries to them. And before all the rest the tribe of Manasseh is reckoned to have done so.
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But whereas it is said in Ioshua, that this tribe did then so, that is, make them tributaries then:
But whereas it is said in Ioshua, that this tribe did then so, that is, make them tributaries then:
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it is not so to be vnderstood, but that is said there by an anticipation; that is, by setting downe that before, which came to passe afterward.
it is not so to be understood, but that is said there by an anticipation; that is, by setting down that before, which Come to pass afterwards.
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For that was afterward to come to passe, that is, at this time heere mentioned, which was after Ioshuas death.
For that was afterwards to come to pass, that is, At this time Here mentioned, which was After Joshuas death.
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For in the daies of Ioshua, and of the Elders that liued with him, the people contained themselues,
For in the days of Ioshua, and of the Elders that lived with him, the people contained themselves,
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and did their duties in resisting their enemies, by his worthy conducting and going before them.
and did their duties in resisting their enemies, by his worthy conducting and going before them.
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And by this their departing from the commandement of the Lord, which for a time they obeyed, we see how they declined in a short time and waxed weary of obeying.
And by this their departing from the Commandment of the Lord, which for a time they obeyed, we see how they declined in a short time and waxed weary of obeying.
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The which, and namely in so many of them, teacheth, how ready men are to leaue and forsake a good course,
The which, and namely in so many of them, Teaches, how ready men Are to leave and forsake a good course,
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although they haue hardly, and with much adoe, been brought to embrace and fasten vpon it;
although they have hardly, and with much ado, been brought to embrace and fasten upon it;
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which much concerneth vs to marke.
which much concerns us to mark.
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For we are easily deceiued about this, and thinke both of our selues and others, that if we beginne to dislike,
For we Are Easily deceived about this, and think both of our selves and Others, that if we begin to dislike,
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and turne away from some grosse and common faults that wee were wont to commit;
and turn away from Some gross and Common Faults that we were wont to commit;
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then the worst is past with vs, and that wee ought iustly to bee reckoned among the godly;
then the worst is past with us, and that we ought justly to be reckoned among the godly;
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whereas it is nothing so, but we be yet, for all that, farre off.
whereas it is nothing so, but we be yet, for all that, Far off.
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For a farre greater matter is required to the endeuour effectuall calling to repentance may be approued of God,
For a Far greater matter is required to the endeavour effectual calling to Repentance may be approved of God,
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and be sound indeed, as in other places I haue shewed, how we ought to try and search into our selues,
and be found indeed, as in other places I have showed, how we ought to try and search into our selves,
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and cannot now stand about it.
and cannot now stand about it.
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But although wee were truly turned to God, and had, as these, obeyed God for a time with a good heart,
But although we were truly turned to God, and had, as these, obeyed God for a time with a good heart,
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yet ought we to feare danger, in respect of our owne frailty, and according to the present occasion,
yet ought we to Fear danger, in respect of our own frailty, and according to the present occasion,
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when wee see to what point these tribes came, for all they had followed the Lord commendably for a time, in beginning to cast out the nations as they were commanded.
when we see to what point these tribes Come, for all they had followed the Lord commendably for a time, in beginning to cast out the Nations as they were commanded.
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And the reason of this, to wit that wee should thus carefully looke to our selues, is this, that we are reformed but in part, and that in small part:
And the reason of this, to wit that we should thus carefully look to our selves, is this, that we Are reformed but in part, and that in small part:
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in which respect yet, because we haue receiued some grace, we are able thereby to desire and goe about to doe God some seruice, and specially at some time;
in which respect yet, Because we have received Some grace, we Are able thereby to desire and go about to do God Some service, and specially At Some time;
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namely, while we be watchfull to hold vnder our rebellious passions, assisted by grace: but what then? For wee hauing a sea of corruption euer flowing in vs,
namely, while we be watchful to hold under our rebellious passion, assisted by grace: but what then? For we having a sea of corruption ever flowing in us,
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and our owne concupiscence beside outward obiects enticing vs a contrary way;
and our own concupiscence beside outward objects enticing us a contrary Way;
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it must be drained and purged out daily, by little and little, and not bee let alone in vs,
it must be drained and purged out daily, by little and little, and not be let alone in us,
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lest it should choake and drowne the grace that we haue receiued;
lest it should choke and drown the grace that we have received;
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which if it be, wee become impotent by and by, so that wee doe not onely cease to obey,
which if it be, we become impotent by and by, so that we do not only cease to obey,
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but wee are carried rather as with a streame to any euill that we be tempted to;
but we Are carried rather as with a stream to any evil that we be tempted to;
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and namely, to this one heere mentioned that ouertooke these tribes; that is, to be wearie of well doing:
and namely, to this one Here mentioned that overtook these tribes; that is, to be weary of well doing:
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And this is the onely way to come by it.
And this is the only Way to come by it.
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and so much the rather, seeing there are so many allurements and occasions in euery place to prouoke vs and set vs forward.
and so much the rather, seeing there Are so many allurements and occasions in every place to provoke us and Set us forward.
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And although we are not without helpe, nor naked in the middest of all these stormes,
And although we Are not without help, nor naked in the midst of all these storms,
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yet if wee know not these things; yea and if also wee doe not resist carefully such euill as I haue mentioned;
yet if we know not these things; yea and if also we do not resist carefully such evil as I have mentioned;
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neither striue to nourish such sparkles of grace as are kindled in vs, our hearts being set wholly hereupon,
neither strive to nourish such sparkles of grace as Are kindled in us, our hearts being Set wholly hereupon,
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as the waightiest thing that we haue to deale in;
as the Weightiest thing that we have to deal in;
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what maruell is it, though wee fall from the goodnesse that was wrought and begun in vs,
what marvel is it, though we fallen from the Goodness that was wrought and begun in us,
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and so become others then we were before? Which I speake not as though we must do nothing but watch and resist some one or few inticements which would (I grant) soone waxe tedious to vs;
and so become Others then we were before? Which I speak not as though we must do nothing but watch and resist Some one or few enticements which would (I grant) soon wax tedious to us;
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neither is that imposed vpon vs by God, but we are to know, that while we bee aiming at one good thing or other, our worke goeth well forward,
neither is that imposed upon us by God, but we Are to know, that while we be aiming At one good thing or other, our work Goes well forward,
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so as wee doe wisely labour to discerne among good things, what the best is,
so as we do wisely labour to discern among good things, what the best is,
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and most necessary to bee done for the time, and what sinne and corruption is most to bee resisted.
and most necessary to be done for the time, and what sin and corruption is most to be resisted.
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Thus I haue stood somewhat long in this point, to shew how easily we may possibly fall from our stedfastnesse in a good course,
Thus I have stood somewhat long in this point, to show how Easily we may possibly fallen from our steadfastness in a good course,
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and what care should bee in vs against the contrary;
and what care should be in us against the contrary;
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which I entred into (as ye may remember) by so good an occasion of the coldnesse and declining of the tribes from the knowne commandement.
which I entered into (as you may Remember) by so good an occasion of the coldness and declining of the tribes from the known Commandment.
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Now I will goe forward, as my purpose was, to shew somewhat more particularly, how we vse to decline, and breake off good beginnings;
Now I will go forward, as my purpose was, to show somewhat more particularly, how we use to decline, and break off good beginnings;
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euen as these tribes did, who began well to execute Gods commandement for a season, in rooting out his enemies, but went not forward.
even as these tribes did, who began well to execute God's Commandment for a season, in rooting out his enemies, but went not forward.
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And this let vs see in some sort, both in our selues and also toward others.
And this let us see in Some sort, both in our selves and also towards Others.
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For the first, we cannot bee ignorant that many of vs of good hope haue sometimes carefully searched into our selues, to finde out such corruptions of our hearts as haue brought our whole liues out of frame:
For the First, we cannot be ignorant that many of us of good hope have sometime carefully searched into our selves, to find out such corruptions of our hearts as have brought our Whole lives out of frame:
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and therein wee haue done God good seruice;
and therein we have done God good service;
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and when wee haue found them out, as carelesnesse, slothfulnesse, vncleane desires, and worldlinesse, &c. we haue had them in the chase, and hunted them, with disgracing them, watching and praying heartily against them for a time.
and when we have found them out, as carelessness, slothfulness, unclean Desires, and worldliness, etc. we have had them in the chase, and hunted them, with disgracing them, watching and praying heartily against them for a time.
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This also hath been another peece of good seruice done vnto the Lord:
This also hath been Another piece of good service done unto the Lord:
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but our not being alwaies alike forward, but neglecting care (as through corruption and vntowardnesse it will soone come to passe) and the vse of good meanes, or our feruency therein.
but our not being always alike forward, but neglecting care (as through corruption and untowardness it will soon come to pass) and the use of good means, or our fervency therein.
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Oh how haue wee drooped and hanged the wing;
O how have we drooped and hanged the wing;
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yea and if more speedy heed hath not been taken, how neare haue we been brought to this bondage, to bee well content to let these and such like our sinnes to be quiet in vs, without any great pursuit,
yea and if more speedy heed hath not been taken, how near have we been brought to this bondage, to be well content to let these and such like our Sins to be quiet in us, without any great pursuit,
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or offering of any great violence to them, till they haue recouered some strength in vs againe,
or offering of any great violence to them, till they have recovered Some strength in us again,
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and preuailed, and begun in most vnseemely manner to master vs, and bring forth noisome fruit, euen like themselues;
and prevailed, and begun in most unseemly manner to master us, and bring forth noisome fruit, even like themselves;
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as the Canaanites did grow strong and mighty against Israel, when they were not held downe as God required,
as the Canaanites did grow strong and mighty against Israel, when they were not held down as God required,
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but suffered to liue and be let alone? But to proceed no further in this, if these noisome weeds be not plucked vp,
but suffered to live and be let alone? But to proceed no further in this, if these noisome weeds be not plucked up,
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how can good seed bring forth her fruit, (for all may easily see what followeth, seeing the roofe must needs totter if the ground-sels bee pluckt away) therefore if we slothfully suffer ourselues to grow to this point, who seeth not that we offend God as sore,
how can good seed bring forth her fruit, (for all may Easily see what follows, seeing the roof must needs totter if the ground-sells be plucked away) Therefore if we slothfully suffer ourselves to grow to this point, who sees not that we offend God as soar,
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and as grieuously prouoke him to displeasure by such disobedience, as these tribes did by making a league with the Canaanites,
and as grievously provoke him to displeasure by such disobedience, as these tribes did by making a league with the Canaanites,
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and not expelling them as they began, and should still haue done? For the transgression is alike in both,
and not expelling them as they began, and should still have done? For the Transgression is alike in both,
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and that of one and the same commandements, while they ought to haue rooted out persons out of the land,
and that of one and the same Commandments, while they ought to have rooted out Persons out of the land,
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and we sinnes out of our hearts and liues.
and we Sins out of our hearts and lives.
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Thus I haue shewed how like we are to the Canaanites in suffering sinnes in ourselues, which should haue been rooted out rather:
Thus I have showed how like we Are to the Canaanites in suffering Sins in ourselves, which should have been rooted out rather:
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now let vs also see it in some particular manner how we be too like them in our dealings toward others.
now let us also see it in Some particular manner how we be too like them in our dealings towards Others.
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For euen as they failed in suffering the Canaanites to remaine amongst them, and did not expell them;
For even as they failed in suffering the Canaanites to remain among them, and did not expel them;
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so doe wee suffer them who are little better then Canaanites in their behauiour and manners to abide therein, till they corrupt and taint them that dwell among them;
so do we suffer them who Are little better then Canaanites in their behaviour and manners to abide therein, till they corrupt and taint them that dwell among them;
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as if an infection were dispersed round about to poyson mens bodies.
as if an infection were dispersed round about to poison men's bodies.
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The people of Israel set themselues to seeke their owne quietnesse and ease (though they broke the commandement of God) in letting the Canaanites liue still, and abide in the land.
The people of Israel Set themselves to seek their own quietness and ease (though they broke the Commandment of God) in letting the Canaanites live still, and abide in the land.
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And to this point things are come in our daies, that whatsoeuer God command to bee done,
And to this point things Are come in our days, that whatsoever God command to be done,
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and good and wholesome lawes enioyne against many fowle sinnes, yet if the executing of them require labour and any cost,
and good and wholesome laws enjoin against many fowl Sins, yet if the executing of them require labour and any cost,
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and it bring any toyle and trouble, and hinder mens ease and profit; behold, a Lion is in the way;
and it bring any toil and trouble, and hinder men's ease and profit; behold, a lion is in the Way;
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they will not at all take them in hand;
they will not At all take them in hand;
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or if they haue begun, they soone waxe wearie of the worke, and giue it ouer (neuer enioying Gods promise to harten them to the obeying of his commandements,
or if they have begun, they soon wax weary of the work, and give it over (never enjoying God's promise to harten them to the obeying of his Commandments,
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but yeelding to their owne corrupt reason) so that there is little rooting out of grieuous disorders and lewdnesse of life, in towne, countrie, or familie:
but yielding to their own corrupt reason) so that there is little rooting out of grievous disorders and Lewdness of life, in town, country, or family:
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as whoring, drunkennesse, gaming, ill companies, and such like:
as whoring, Drunkenness, gaming, ill companies, and such like:
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and as little pursuing of the persons that disguise themselues therewith, either in Church or Common-wealth.
and as little pursuing of the Persons that disguise themselves therewith, either in Church or Commonwealth.
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And this was a greater fault in these tribes to let the Canaanites remaine, and not expell them;
And this was a greater fault in these tribes to let the Canaanites remain, and not expel them;
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because they were strong enough to haue done it; and stronger by much then they on whom they should haue executed Gods charge:
Because they were strong enough to have done it; and Stronger by much then they on whom they should have executed God's charge:
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for so it is said, verse 28. When Israel waxed strong, yet did they not expell them wholly,
for so it is said, verse 28. When Israel waxed strong, yet did they not expel them wholly,
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but onely put them to tribute.
but only put them to tribute.
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So this aggrauateth the sinne of our time, forasmuch as God hath giuen authority into mens hands to remoue such disorders,
So this Aggravateth the sin of our time, forasmuch as God hath given Authority into men's hands to remove such disorders,
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and greater gifts of knowledge and ability to ouermatch such euils as he would haue to bee rooted out,
and greater Gifts of knowledge and ability to overmatch such evils as he would have to be rooted out,
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and yet there wanteth zeale, and courage to goe about it. And though things shall neuer bee brought to that perfection that were to be wished,
and yet there Wants zeal, and courage to go about it. And though things shall never be brought to that perfection that were to be wished,
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yet much might be done that is vtterly neglected.
yet much might be done that is utterly neglected.
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This be said and noted out of all the verses in generall, and of all the tribes mentioned therein.
This be said and noted out of all the Verses in general, and of all the tribes mentioned therein.
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Now more particularly, somewhat is to bee said of Manasse and Ephraim:
Now more particularly, somewhat is to be said of Manasseh and Ephraim:
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who did not alike behaue themselues when they were seuered, as when they were ioyned together:
who did not alike behave themselves when they were severed, as when they were joined together:
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then they went the one with the other roundly to the worke, and prospered:
then they went the one with the other roundly to the work, and prospered:
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but now they being diuided, they were backward and slothfull, and so let the Canaanites grow and multiply.
but now they being divided, they were backward and slothful, and so let the Canaanites grow and multiply.
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That which I will obserue heere is this:
That which I will observe Here is this:
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That we looke heedfully to this, that we make much of godly society, and labour to enioy it therefore,
That we look heedfully to this, that we make much of godly society, and labour to enjoy it Therefore,
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and to take all the good that we may by it.
and to take all the good that we may by it.
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For wee haue much encouragement thereby, whatsoeuer good wee goe about, wherein it may bee vsed.
For we have much encouragement thereby, whatsoever good we go about, wherein it may be used.
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if one lie alone, how should he be warme? And so many good persons being ioyned together in a good worke, (like firebrands in a chimney, that giue a glowing heate when they are laid together, if one lie alone, how should he be warm? And so many good Persons being joined together in a good work, (like firebrands in a chimney, that give a glowing heat when they Are laid together,
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when one alone soone goeth out) one is refreshed, helped, hartened, and comforted by the other;
when one alone soon Goes out) one is refreshed, helped, heartened, and comforted by the other;
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according to the kind of worke which they take in hand: and so one alone is much weakened, made heauie, and soone discouraged.
according to the kind of work which they take in hand: and so one alone is much weakened, made heavy, and soon discouraged.
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As Moses his hands failed against Amalek, till Aaron and Hur propped them vp.
As Moses his hands failed against Amalek, till Aaron and Hur propped them up.
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But Moses and Aanon, Caleb and Ioshuah; Dauid and Ionathan, and so much more many together,
But Moses and Aanon, Caleb and Joshua; David and Ionathan, and so much more many together,
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as their employment required, who doubteth but that they did much more roundly and readily dispatch the worke appointed them of God,
as their employment required, who doubteth but that they did much more roundly and readily dispatch the work appointed them of God,
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then if they had been disioyned and asunder? Therefore doubtlesse, where both, if there bee no more,
then if they had been disjoined and asunder? Therefore doubtless, where both, if there be no more,
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or many are sound hearted in seuerall to God and his worship, and like minded and vpright hearted each to other, the Lord is doubly honoured, the Gospell graced,
or many Are found hearted in several to God and his worship, and like minded and upright hearted each to other, the Lord is doubly honoured, the Gospel graced,
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euen in the eyes of the wicked; the aduersarie stronglier resisted by their vnited force; besides the strengthening one the others hands in the way to happinesse.
even in the eyes of the wicked; the adversary stronglier resisted by their united force; beside the strengthening one the Others hands in the Way to happiness.
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And therefore the publike assemblies of the faithfull haue great force to quicken and to comfort the people of God, in the seeing the faces of one another, all being present together to meet the Lord there;
And Therefore the public assemblies of the faithful have great force to quicken and to Comfort the people of God, in the seeing the faces of one Another, all being present together to meet the Lord there;
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farre otherwise then one alone can finde it, though he be well minded also, and enioyeth no such benefit of the ministry at all,
Far otherwise then one alone can find it, though he be well minded also, and Enjoyeth no such benefit of the Ministry At all,
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vnlesse it can be no otherwise.
unless it can be no otherwise.
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Euen so Christian fellowship in priuate betwixt the people of God, for their mutuall edifying and comfort,
Eve so Christian fellowship in private betwixt the people of God, for their mutual edifying and Comfort,
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as they haue opportunity to enioy it, is many waies gainefull. And though solitarinesse hath also her kinde and sweet vse;
as they have opportunity to enjoy it, is many ways gainful. And though solitariness hath also her kind and sweet use;
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and though there is a time to be alone, when a man desireth it, who is fit to vse it;
and though there is a time to be alone, when a man Desires it, who is fit to use it;
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yet to be tied to it, or (which is worse) to bee in bad company euery while, it is such an vncomfortable estate, that if it were not for imployment in their particular calling, wherein they may bestow their chiefe time, they should make their life meerely tedious and wearisome.
yet to be tied to it, or (which is Worse) to be in bad company every while, it is such an uncomfortable estate, that if it were not for employment in their particular calling, wherein they may bestow their chief time, they should make their life merely tedious and wearisome.
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Therfore I maruell, that godly fellowship and acquaintance is no more sought and made account of;
Therefore I marvel, that godly fellowship and acquaintance is no more sought and made account of;
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nor the communion of Saints (which is but one fruit of the Gospell) in no heartier and greater request,
nor the communion of Saints (which is but one fruit of the Gospel) in no heartier and greater request,
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nor no better vse made of it where it is enioyned;
nor no better use made of it where it is enjoined;
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but broken off among some, by euery light and small conceit, teatch, or sinister report and slander, and by such like occasions.
but broken off among Some, by every Light and small conceit, teatch, or sinister report and slander, and by such like occasions.
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And seeing I haue spoken this of fellowship, one thing I haue thought good to adde, and that is:
And seeing I have spoken this of fellowship, one thing I have Thought good to add, and that is:
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if it bee possible let a wise Christian bee neuer to seeke of some one faithfull friend at the least, to whom he may breake his minde in all doubtfull cases,
if it be possible let a wise Christian bee never to seek of Some one faithful friend At the least, to whom he may break his mind in all doubtful cases,
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and communicate with him about necessary matters, and who may be to him as an eye to watch ouer him,
and communicate with him about necessary matters, and who may be to him as an eye to watch over him,
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and as another him-selfe to comfort him.
and as Another himself to Comfort him.
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Let this suffice to shew what a benefit Christian society and godly fellowship is many waies, to them that can rightly vse it;
Let this suffice to show what a benefit Christian society and godly fellowship is many ways, to them that can rightly use it;
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according to the words of the Psalmist, Behold how good and pleasant a thing it is, brethren to dwel together in vnity: and what danger and discouragements there arise in the priuate condition;
according to the words of the Psalmist, Behold how good and pleasant a thing it is, brothers to dwell together in unity: and what danger and discouragements there arise in the private condition;
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where no helpe by Christian communion of neighbors is enioyned;
where no help by Christian communion of neighbours is enjoined;
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and therfore what heed is to be taken therin that such a band be not broken where it is,
and Therefore what heed is to be taken therein that such a band be not broken where it is,
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and where none is, that it be speedily (as may be) sought and procured:
and where none is, that it be speedily (as may be) sought and procured:
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that for want of aduice, fellowship and good company, so many waies requisite, men be not plunged into depth of troubles, both in matters of soule,
that for want of Advice, fellowship and good company, so many ways requisite, men be not plunged into depth of Troubles, both in matters of soul,
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and in things of this life; many of the which might easily haue been auoided. Now it followeth, which I will deferre to the next Sermon.
and in things of this life; many of the which might Easily have been avoided. Now it follows, which I will defer to the next Sermon.
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THE NINTH SERMON VPON THE FIRST AND SECOND CHAPTERS OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE NINTH SERMON UPON THE FIRST AND SECOND CHAPTERS OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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VERS. 30. Neither did Zebulon expell, &c. as before to vers. 34. VERS. 34. And the Ammorites draue the children of Dan into the mountaine,
VERS. 30. Neither did Zebulon expel, etc. as before to vers. 34. VERS. 34. And the Amorites drove the children of Dan into the mountain,
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so that they suffered them not to come downe to the valley. VERS. 35. And the Ammorites dwelt still in Mount Heres in Aijlon, and in Shaalbim,
so that they suffered them not to come down to the valley. VERS. 35. And the Amorites dwelled still in Mount Heres in Aijlon, and in Shaalbim,
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and when the hand of Iosephs family preuailed, they became tributaries. and when the hand of Joseph's family prevailed, they became tributaries.
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VERS. 36. And the coast of the Amorites was from Maaleh-akeabim, euen from Selah, and vpward. NOw it followeth.
VERS. 36. And the coast of the amorites was from Maaleh-akeabim, even from Selac, and upward. NOw it follows.
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From this 30. verse, to the 34. the holy Story setteth downe particularly, how the tribes of Zebulon, Ashur and Naphtali, did euen as the other tribes before mentioned, of Beniamin, Manasse, and Ephraim; that they let those Canaanites liue still among them,
From this 30. verse, to the 34. the holy Story sets down particularly, how the tribes of Zebulon, Ashur and Naphtali, did even as the other tribes before mentioned, of Benjamin, Manasseh, and Ephraim; that they let those Canaanites live still among them,
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and did only put them to tribute.
and did only put them to tribute.
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Wherein to see the agreement that was in this sinne betwixt them and the other, it is worthy the noting,
Wherein to see the agreement that was in this sin betwixt them and the other, it is worthy the noting,
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and may bee of singular vse vnto vs. For they did as if they had consented together, one to doe as the other did, (whereas they could (yet) but heare one of an others doing) they did (I say) euen as the other before mentioned,
and may be of singular use unto us For they did as if they had consented together, one to do as the other did, (whereas they could (yet) but hear one of an Others doing) they did (I say) even as the other before mentioned,
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for their ease and quiet, make leagues with the Canaanites, contrary to that which God commanded them.
for their ease and quiet, make leagues with the Canaanites, contrary to that which God commanded them.
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Which sheweth vs, that it is the lesse maruell that we see it so in our age,
Which shows us, that it is the less marvel that we see it so in our age,
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and that it hath been so from age to age, that there is agreement in finne among all estates,
and that it hath been so from age to age, that there is agreement in fin among all estates,
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yea in the same sinne, as if they did mutually resolue to ioyne therein.
yea in the same sin, as if they did mutually resolve to join therein.
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For Paul speaking of grosse sinnes which should raigne in the world, in the latter age after Christ, tels vs, that the times, that is, the people in the seuerall ages, should be tainted therewith.
For Paul speaking of gross Sins which should Reign in the world, in the latter age After christ, tells us, that the times, that is, the people in the several ages, should be tainted therewith.
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And as it was in the daies of Lot, so shall it bee in the ages following;
And as it was in the days of Lot, so shall it be in the ages following;
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they did eate and drinke, and marrie; that is, they made them their paradise.
they did eat and drink, and marry; that is, they made them their paradise.
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And as they haue done, and liued in former times, so they doe, and will doe, still.
And as they have done, and lived in former times, so they do, and will do, still.
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And as they sought their felicity and hearts desire heere in some transitorie things; as in gathering wealth, hunting after vaine pleasures, and seeking of promotion:
And as they sought their felicity and hearts desire Here in Some transitory things; as in gathering wealth, hunting After vain pleasures, and seeking of promotion:
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euen so, this doe many at this day, who professe the Gospell, and yet this is the estate of the ciuiler sort;
even so, this do many At this day, who profess the Gospel, and yet this is the estate of the Civilier sort;
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there are greater abominations then these: the way of truth they haue not knowne; the feare of God hath not been before their eyes;
there Are greater abominations then these: the Way of truth they have not known; the Fear of God hath not been before their eyes;
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but is this done in one place as in another, yee will aske, as the sinne heere spoken of, was alike spread throughout the tribes? I answere;
but is this done in one place as in Another, ye will ask, as the sin Here spoken of, was alike spread throughout the tribes? I answer;
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neuer more then at this day.
never more then At this day.
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Therefore when the meaner sort receiued not the word with fruit, I turned (saith the Ppophet Ieremy) to the mighty, to the learned, to the Priest, &c. as declaring that hee looked to finde it otherwise there; but behold, all were alike.
Therefore when the meaner sort received not the word with fruit, I turned (Says the Prophet Ieremy) to the mighty, to the learned, to the Priest, etc. as declaring that he looked to find it otherwise there; but behold, all were alike.
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So is it said by our Sauiour, as it was in the daies of Noah,
So is it said by our Saviour, as it was in the days of Noah,
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so shall it bee at the comming of the sonne of man, and (as he saith) in the latter age, whereof this in which we liue is a part, they did then eat and drink, marrie,
so shall it be At the coming of the son of man, and (as he Says) in the latter age, whereof this in which we live is a part, they did then eat and drink, marry,
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and giue in marriage, (these were things what they did then most minde and set their hearts on,and give in marriage, (these were things what they did then most mind and Set their hearts on,
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and knew nothing of any danger) till the flood came and tooke them all away.
and knew nothing of any danger) till the flood Come and took them all away.
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And what doe men now, or haue done in our remembrance in the former daies,
And what do men now, or have done in our remembrance in the former days,
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and following after their delights? and as the tribes did, for their ease and pleasure commit sinne, euery one his owne way:
and following After their delights? and as the tribes did, for their ease and pleasure commit sin, every one his own Way:
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so what doe men, but euery one that which doth best serue his owne turne.
so what do men, but every one that which does best serve his own turn.
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What effectuall and sauing knowledge of God is there to be found, saue only heere and therein a few persons? and generally the Gospell is a mysterie, and the pearle in it is hidden from one,
What effectual and Saving knowledge of God is there to be found, save only Here and therein a few Persons? and generally the Gospel is a mystery, and the pearl in it is hidden from one,
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as from another, though it bee hidden from none but from them that shall perish.
as from Another, though it be hidden from none but from them that shall perish.
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What excessiue and vnsatiable seeking after the worlds good is there, as in other ages? what bold prophaning of the Lords Sabbaths,
What excessive and unsatiable seeking After the world's good is there, as in other ages? what bold profaning of the lords Sabbaths,
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when yet he hath plainely charged vs the contrary, saying:
when yet he hath plainly charged us the contrary, saying:
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Remember yee keepe them holy? And what should I further set downe other agreements betwixt men in their liues and practise,
remember ye keep them holy? And what should I further Set down other agreements betwixt men in their lives and practice,
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whether we compare our daies with the former, or in the same daies one man with another? And yet one would thinke that the examples of former times should teach the latter wisedome.
whither we compare our days with the former, or in the same days one man with Another? And yet one would think that the Examples of former times should teach the latter Wisdom.
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That seeing they who now liue may behold, how they haue been taken away, and that oft times in the middest of their delights,
That seeing they who now live may behold, how they have been taken away, and that oft times in the midst of their delights,
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and could keepe themselues from death no more then others; therefore it ought worthily to cause them to looke further, and to prepare a better,
and could keep themselves from death no more then Others; Therefore it ought worthily to cause them to look further, and to prepare a better,
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and a more enduring inheritance against they must goe hence. But to grow to an end;
and a more enduring inheritance against they must go hence. But to grow to an end;
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seeing it is so that the world is like itselfe, and the sinnes of it haue entertainment alike for the most part, with one as with another, I will shew the cause of it why it is so,
seeing it is so that the world is like itself, and the Sins of it have entertainment alike for the most part, with one as with Another, I will show the cause of it why it is so,
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and teach the vse of it before I end. (For besides the diuels malice, who ruleth alike in the hearts of the children of darknes,
and teach the use of it before I end. (For beside the Devils malice, who Ruleth alike in the hearts of the children of darkness,
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& draweth them to the same euils, in the most places) besides this, I say, all men are corrupted in their harts, imaginations, and desires:
& draws them to the same evils, in the most places) beside this, I say, all men Are corrupted in their hearts, Imaginations, and Desires:
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they all loue euill, and loath that which I good. they all love evil, and loath that which I good.
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Wherby it commeth to passe, that the sins that one embraceth, an other delighteth in also;
Whereby it comes to pass, that the Sins that one Embraceth, an other delights in also;
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hauing no ability nor will to resist or turne from them, but drinketh them vp, as the fish doth water.
having no ability nor will to resist or turn from them, but Drinketh them up, as the Fish does water.
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And there is nothing able to make it otherwise but one:
And there is nothing able to make it otherwise but one:
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and that is the grace of regeneration & new birth, which changeth a man, & giues him a new hart and will, whereby he disliketh the former inclination and disposition that led and caried him amisse before.
and that is the grace of regeneration & new birth, which changes a man, & gives him a new heart and will, whereby he disliketh the former inclination and disposition that led and carried him amiss before.
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The fiue foolish Virgins knocked to be let in, when the doore was shut.
The fiue foolish Virgins knocked to be let in, when the door was shut.
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And hereby the deceitfulnesse of his sinfull heart being found out, he groweth to be out of loue and liking with the desires which came from it,
And hereby the deceitfulness of his sinful heart being found out, he grows to be out of love and liking with the Desires which Come from it,
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and consequently from the uill words and actions that proceeded from it; and both mindeth and doth the contrary things.
and consequently from the vill words and actions that proceeded from it; and both minds and does the contrary things.
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Thus hee is, as wee see, turned into an other course of life, different from the men of the world.
Thus he is, as we see, turned into an other course of life, different from the men of the world.
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But because few light on this change, and this grace entreth not into many;
But Because few Light on this change, and this grace entereth not into many;
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but is resisted rather, and that in a deadly manner, euen when by sound preaching it is offered vnto them;
but is resisted rather, and that in a deadly manner, even when by found preaching it is offered unto them;
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therefore they abide in the same estate wherein they were before, so that they are not subiect to the grace that should guide them, neither indeed can be. Therefore they abide in the same estate wherein they were before, so that they Are not Subject to the grace that should guide them, neither indeed can be.
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Thus it commeth to passe, that few being new borne, the most agree in the same euill, to the which (the heart being alike disposed vnto it) they are carried.
Thus it comes to pass, that few being new born, the most agree in the same evil, to the which (the heart being alike disposed unto it) they Are carried.
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And whereas it will (perhaps) be obiected, that the good nature that is in many, more then in some others,
And whereas it will (perhaps) be objected, that the good nature that is in many, more then in Some Others,
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and good education doe put difference betwixt men, as well as sanctification, and the changing of the nature of man;
and good education do put difference betwixt men, as well as sanctification, and the changing of the nature of man;
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be it knowne vnto them, that the best nature is poysoned, and enclined to all sinne, and hath the seede thereof:
be it known unto them, that the best nature is poisoned, and inclined to all sin, and hath the seed thereof:
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and the best education, being not seasoned with religion, can but worke ciuility in a man;
and the best education, being not seasoned with Religion, can but work civility in a man;
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or (at the most) restraine him from some outward and open wickednesse; it cannot giue him a new heart, neither therefore make him a new creature.
or (At the most) restrain him from Some outward and open wickedness; it cannot give him a new heart, neither Therefore make him a new creature.
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And I conclude with the vse of this doctrine, that all such as desire to be better guided then naturall men can be, must seriously labour to be acquainted with their hearts, searching out by the Law of God, the depth of falshood and euill that is in them, which is great and much:
And I conclude with the use of this Doctrine, that all such as desire to be better guided then natural men can be, must seriously labour to be acquainted with their hearts, searching out by the Law of God, the depth of falsehood and evil that is in them, which is great and much:
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and (as they are taught) bewaile it, as that which bringeth forth fruit vnto death, till they obtaine pardon thereof, and of their other sinnes:
and (as they Are taught) bewail it, as that which brings forth fruit unto death, till they obtain pardon thereof, and of their other Sins:
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with the which grace they receiue will and strength, though weakely, to liue well, and to please God;
with the which grace they receive will and strength, though weakly, to live well, and to please God;
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yea and for the obtaining of all these, let them attend to sincere preaching, not by fits,
yea and for the obtaining of all these, let them attend to sincere preaching, not by fits,
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but ordinarily and constantly as they may, and so God will draw them out of the puddle in which other lie still,
but ordinarily and constantly as they may, and so God will draw them out of the puddle in which other lie still,
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and worke that grace in them, whereby they shall be reformed to the image of Christ their head,
and work that grace in them, whereby they shall be reformed to the image of christ their head,
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and to the similitude of the members of his body, which are all vniformely gouerned by the same spirit, which worketh alike fruits in all.
and to the similitude of the members of his body, which Are all uniformly governed by the same Spirit, which works alike fruits in all.
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But another thing is to be noted by these tribes beside, (which I haue said already, But Another thing is to be noted by these tribes beside, (which I have said already,
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and that is, seeing they could not chuse but heare one of another what they did) how one was led by the example of the other.
and that is, seeing they could not choose but hear one of Another what they did) how one was led by the Exampl of the other.
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For though one easily agree with another in euill (as I haue said before) yet I cannot tell how it commeth to passe, that when wee haue example also from others of any bad course, we are much more easily riueted into it thereby.
For though one Easily agree with Another in evil (as I have said before) yet I cannot tell how it comes to pass, that when we have Exampl also from Others of any bad course, we Are much more Easily riveted into it thereby.
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Nay this example so much preuaileth, that although wee haue Gods commandement neuer so plaine to the contrary, with threates annexed thereto, wee boldly breake through it,
Nay this Exampl so much prevaileth, that although we have God's Commandment never so plain to the contrary, with Treats annexed thereto, we boldly break through it,
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and not onely affect and commit the same, as in the former doctrine I said wee doe;
and not only affect and commit the same, as in the former Doctrine I said we do;
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but wee beare it downe before vs as it were a streame.
but we bear it down before us as it were a stream.
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It could not easily haue been thought that this people of Israel, one tribe after another, could (there being so many of them) haue sought their owne ease, in making peace with the other nations, hauing receiued so straite a commandement that they should expell them:
It could not Easily have been Thought that this people of Israel, one tribe After Another, could (there being so many of them) have sought their own ease, in making peace with the other Nations, having received so strait a Commandment that they should expel them:
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and yet they did so handle the matter among them, that it was as it were vtterly forgotten among them,
and yet they did so handle the matter among them, that it was as it were utterly forgotten among them,
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and they grew to bee confirmed in a contrary course.
and they grew to be confirmed in a contrary course.
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But when one tribe had broke the ice to another in breaking through the commandement, it became as a matter that lay dead, few looked after it.
But when one tribe had broke the ice to Another in breaking through the Commandment, it became as a matter that lay dead, few looked After it.
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So it would hardly haue been thought, that Saphira could haue been brought to consent to the holding backe of that summe of money which was consecrated to so good and holy an vse;
So it would hardly have been Thought, that Sapphira could have been brought to consent to the holding back of that sum of money which was consecrated to so good and holy an use;
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which was by making a lye, and standing stifly in it; but when she knew her husbands mind, and had him to goe before her therein,
which was by making a lie, and standing stiffly in it; but when she knew her Husbands mind, and had him to go before her therein,
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so that he made no matter to commit such a trespasse, shee was emboldened to doe it also by his example.
so that he made no matter to commit such a trespass, she was emboldened to do it also by his Exampl.
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Likewise, who would haue said that well nigh the whole city of Samaria should haue been drawne to receiue Simon Magus his sorceries? but after that some had begun,
Likewise, who would have said that well High the Whole City of Samaria should have been drawn to receive Simon Magus his sorceries? but After that Some had begun,
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and there was none to reproue and shame them for it, the rest fell to it, hauing such examples before them.
and there was none to reprove and shame them for it, the rest fell to it, having such Examples before them.
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And a man would wonder to see how such cleare & streight charges as God hath giuen to men, of departing from iniquitie,
And a man would wonder to see how such clear & straight charges as God hath given to men, of departing from iniquity,
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and of not following the multitude to doe euill, should be so troden vnder foot, and cast behinde mens backs.
and of not following the multitude to do evil, should be so trodden under foot, and cast behind men's backs.
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how odious soeuer their doings are? Let that serue vs for doctrine concerning examples,
how odious soever their doings Are? Let that serve us for Doctrine Concerning Examples,
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Ministers are commanded as they loue Christ, they should feed his sheepe, and his lambes: the people, that they should giue all diligence to make their calling and election sure:
Ministers Are commanded as they love christ, they should feed his sheep, and his Lambs: the people, that they should give all diligence to make their calling and election sure:
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young men not boldly take their pleasure, and spend their youth licentiously:
young men not boldly take their pleasure, and spend their youth licentiously:
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old men, that they should be patternes to the young in good life, &c. But as if God might be mocked, hell agreed withall,
old men, that they should be patterns to the young in good life, etc. But as if God might be mocked, hell agreed withal,
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and as if the Scriptures that straitely vrge these things, were an old wiues fable, so they are regarded.
and as if the Scriptures that straitely urge these things, were an old wives fable, so they Are regarded.
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For what one of many, either Minister maketh euer the more conscience of zealous and diligent preaching;
For what one of many, either Minister makes ever the more conscience of zealous and diligent preaching;
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or how many of the other sorts feare the commandement to depart from euill? It is enough to them that they haue others to goe before them in the euils which they doe.
or how many of the other sorts Fear the Commandment to depart from evil? It is enough to them that they have Others to go before them in the evils which they do.
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For euen as sheepe and beasts follow the formost ranke, whithersoeuer it leade them, euen so these like beasts doe.
For even as sheep and beasts follow the foremost rank, whithersoever it lead them, even so these like beasts do.
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Thus by the seede of ill example sinne encreaseth, and iniquitie aboundeth in all places, till at length a confusion of all things follow, in offices, duties,
Thus by the seed of ill Exampl sin increases, and iniquity Aboundeth in all places, till At length a confusion of all things follow, in Offices, duties,
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and estates both in Church and Common-wealth.
and estates both in Church and Commonwealth.
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And the rather, if men see such goe before them in euill as seeme to haue excellency in any gifts, whereby they can maintaine their sinnes;
And the rather, if men see such go before them in evil as seem to have excellency in any Gifts, whereby they can maintain their Sins;
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as by wealth, learning, authority, or any such like.
as by wealth, learning, Authority, or any such like.
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In which respect the sinne of the tribe of Iudah was the greater, in that they beleeued not that God would enable them to cast out the inhabitants of the valleyes, seeing they had chariots of iron,
In which respect the sin of the tribe of Iudah was the greater, in that they believed not that God would enable them to cast out the inhabitants of the valleys, seeing they had chariots of iron,
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and so they becomming examples to their brethren therein; and being the chiefest, though they had done commendably in expelling many other of them;
and so they becoming Examples to their brothers therein; and being the chiefest, though they had done commendably in expelling many other of them;
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therfore the rest of the tribes thought their sinne more tolerable, and made the lesse of it,
Therefore the rest of the tribes Thought their sin more tolerable, and made the less of it,
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though they yet had not so good a pretence for their doings as Iudah had.
though they yet had not so good a pretence for their doings as Iudah had.
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But to returne to our selues, we are to know, that it is great boldnesse to follow bad examples, the damnation of such sleepeth not.
But to return to our selves, we Are to know, that it is great boldness to follow bad Examples, the damnation of such Sleepeth not.
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Let not men bee deceiued, God hath all these things and such like registred and writen, not with inke and paper, (for then there were hope that in time they might bee worne out) but in his remembrance, which neuer faileth.
Let not men be deceived, God hath all these things and such like registered and written, not with ink and paper, (for then there were hope that in time they might be worn out) but in his remembrance, which never Faileth.
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If Paul wish that men follow not his example (so rare a patterne of piety) further then hee followes Christ;
If Paul wish that men follow not his Exampl (so rare a pattern of piety) further then he follows christ;
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what shall they haue to answere, who looke no further then to this, that they see others doe so,
what shall they have to answer, who look no further then to this, that they see Others doe so,
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forasmuch as they that leade and towle vs on by their example, cannot helpe vs to beare our punishment,
forasmuch as they that lead and towle us on by their Exampl, cannot help us to bear our punishment,
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when their own shall be intolerable to them, seeing company shall not ease the torments of the damned in hell;
when their own shall be intolerable to them, seeing company shall not ease the torments of the damned in hell;
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howsoeuer heere they could ioyne hand in hand to commit their sinne with pleasure and consent.
howsoever Here they could join hand in hand to commit their sin with pleasure and consent.
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And let vs bee so farre from following others in their doings, further then they follow the rule that should guide vs all, that our owne light may so shine before men, that they may blesse God for vs,
And let us be so Far from following Others in their doings, further then they follow the Rule that should guide us all, that our own Light may so shine before men, that they may bless God for us,
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and learne of vs. So shall wee shew our selues wiser then these tribes, whose sinne we haue seene laid open vnto vs,
and Learn of us So shall we show our selves Wiser then these tribes, whose sin we have seen laid open unto us,
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and bee well fenced against all danger by ill examples. The last verses in this chapter now follow
and be well fenced against all danger by ill Examples. The last Verses in this chapter now follow
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VERS. 34. And the Amorites droue the children of Dan into the mountaine; so that they suffered them not to come downe to the valley.
VERS. 34. And the amorites drove the children of Dan into the mountain; so that they suffered them not to come down to the valley.
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35. And the Amorites dwelt still in mount Heres, in Aijalon, and in Shaalbim, and when the hand of Iosephs familie preuailed, they became tributaries.
35. And the amorites dwelled still in mount Heres, in Aijalon, and in Shaalbim, and when the hand of Joseph's family prevailed, they became tributaries.
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36. And the coast of the Amorites was from Maale-Akrabbim, euen from Selah and vpward.
36. And the coast of the amorites was from Maale-Akrabbim, even from Selac and upward.
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NOw in the shutting vp of the chapter, the holy story bringeth in the tribe of Dan, shewing that these Danites had not the liberty that the other tribes had:
NOw in the shutting up of the chapter, the holy story brings in the tribe of Dan, showing that these Danites had not the liberty that the other tribes had:
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for they yet had strength to expell the Canaanites that were in their lot, and did not:
for they yet had strength to expel the Canaanites that were in their lot, and did not:
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these were couped vp in a narrow roome vnto the mountaines, and yet were not suffered to possesse them neither:
these were couped up in a narrow room unto the Mountains, and yet were not suffered to possess them neither:
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but they were not permitted at all to dwell in the vallies, but their enemies had them out,
but they were not permitted At all to dwell in the valleys, but their enemies had them out,
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and kept a great part of their possessions in their hands by force.
and kept a great part of their possessions in their hands by force.
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So that we see that the negligence of the other tribes in suffering the forbidden nations to remaine and waxe strong;
So that we see that the negligence of the other tribes in suffering the forbidden Nations to remain and wax strong;
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caused these their brethren to be wronged, and to go without their due which God had allotted them:
caused these their brothers to be wronged, and to go without their due which God had allotted them:
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For if they had kept their enemies out, they might haue been able now to helpe this tribe of Dan:
For if they had kept their enemies out, they might have been able now to help this tribe of Dan:
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who if the house of Ioseph had not done more then the rest, they had been left almost without habitation.
who if the house of Ioseph had not done more then the rest, they had been left almost without habitation.
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And by this we may see, that mens sinnes doe not only redound to their owne hurt,
And by this we may see, that men's Sins do not only redound to their own hurt,
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but also to the hurt of others.
but also to the hurt of Others.
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Whereas none are hurt, neither themselues, by those that feare to offend God, and be carefull to do their duties,
Whereas none Are hurt, neither themselves, by those that Fear to offend God, and be careful to do their duties,
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but they may receiue great benefit thereby. But the other hurt many, as well as themselues.
but they may receive great benefit thereby. But the other hurt many, as well as themselves.
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As wee see bad parents, what woe they hoard vp for their vnhappy children, as Ahab, and the like.
As we see bad Parents, what woe they hoard up for their unhappy children, as Ahab, and the like.
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What they do to themselues, this place giues no occasion to shew directly, but by consequent,
What they do to themselves, this place gives no occasion to show directly, but by consequent,
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but how other feare the worse by them.
but how other Fear the Worse by them.
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And the same may bee seene in many particulars among vs also, both touching body and soule.
And the same may be seen in many particulars among us also, both touching body and soul.
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As first, how many soules doth an ignorant, idle or scandalous Minister destroy and cause to perish? How many good people doth an vngodly Magistrate grieue, discourage,
As First, how many Souls does an ignorant, idle or scandalous Minister destroy and cause to perish? How many good people does an ungodly Magistrate grieve, discourage,
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and make faint in good duties, and flesh the vngodly? as Salomon saith; When the righteous are in authority, the people reioyce;
and make faint in good duties, and Flesh the ungodly? as Solomon Says; When the righteous Are in Authority, the people rejoice;
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but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh. but when the wicked bears Rule, the people sighs.
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The riotous, ill company keepers, and such as giue ill counsell, how many doe they spoile? as in the Epistle to the Corinthians we reade;
The riotous, ill company keepers, and such as give ill counsel, how many doe they spoil? as in the Epistle to the Corinthians we read;
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where it is said, Euill words corrupt good manners.
where it is said, Evil words corrupt good manners.
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And what discredit to the godly, and to the Gospell it selfe, hypocrites who professe it, doe bring, Saint Paul declareth, speaking thus to the Iewes;
And what discredit to the godly, and to the Gospel it self, Hypocrites who profess it, do bring, Saint Paul Declareth, speaking thus to the Iewes;
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Thou that teachest another, and teachest not thy selfe, causest the name of God to bee euill spoken of: Thou that Teachest Another, and Teachest not thy self, causest the name of God to be evil spoken of:
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so that both when the Gospell is truly preached, and also practised of some, yet both are ill spoken of by the wicked,
so that both when the Gospel is truly preached, and also practised of Some, yet both Are ill spoken of by the wicked,
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because of the offence that hypocrites giue.
Because of the offence that Hypocrites give.
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And generally the wicked are the causes of mischiefe and punishment from God, vpon the places where they liue;
And generally the wicked Are the Causes of mischief and punishment from God, upon the places where they live;
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causing the earth to mourne, and be wearie of the inhabitants, yea Gods children are of the worse for their neighbourhood, not onely while they gather infection by them to their soules;
causing the earth to mourn, and be weary of the inhabitants, yea God's children Are of the Worse for their neighbourhood, not only while they gather infection by them to their Souls;
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but they smart bodily also with them, and by them oftentimes in a publike calamity which their wicked liues haue caused.
but they smart bodily also with them, and by them oftentimes in a public calamity which their wicked lives have caused.
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Further to giue briefly some instances of this also, in the hurts that wicked men do to others in things of this life (for it would be too long to shew it at large) what doth the gamester, spendthrift,
Further to give briefly Some instances of this also, in the hurts that wicked men do to Others in things of this life (for it would be too long to show it At large) what does the gamester, spendthrift,
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The second thing that they must take heede of, is; that they liue vnreproueably and without iust blame among them:
The second thing that they must take heed of, is; that they live vnreproueably and without just blame among them:
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for otherwise they shall do them hurt, and harden them, rather then doe them the least good.
for otherwise they shall do them hurt, and harden them, rather then do them the least good.
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4. And when the Angell of the Lord spake these words vnto all the children of Israel, the people lift vp their voice and wept.
4. And when the Angel of the Lord spoke these words unto all the children of Israel, the people lift up their voice and wept.
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and the slothfull person, but bring all to naught, and vndoe his familie, as well as bring himselfe to beggerie? What doth the oppressor and the vsurer, in exacting that which is agreed vpon (how hardly soeuer it can be yeelded) but fleece the borrower, till he makes his skinne to grow to his bones for want of flesh? How many cormorant-like rich men doe the like in other kindes, imposing rents vpon their poore tenants, which constraine them to labour for them onely, in prouiding their due against their day,
and the slothful person, but bring all to nought, and undo his family, as well as bring himself to beggary? What does the oppressor and the usurer, in exacting that which is agreed upon (how hardly soever it can be yielded) but fleece the borrower, till he makes his skin to grow to his bones for want of Flesh? How many cormorant-like rich men do the like in other Kinds, imposing rends upon their poor tenants, which constrain them to labour for them only, in providing their endue against their day,
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and cannot maintaine themselues so well as seruants may and ought to be? whereas God alloweth them to liue,
and cannot maintain themselves so well as Servants may and ought to be? whereas God alloweth them to live,
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and bee well maintained by their labour? And other defraud the labourer of his wages, or pay what they list;
and be well maintained by their labour? And other defraud the labourer of his wages, or pay what they list;
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and yet Saint Iames saith, Their cry is entred into the eares of the Lord of hosts.
and yet Saint James Says, Their cry is entered into the ears of the Lord of hosts.
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Oh! it cannot be expressed, what are the discommodities and annoiances, which the sinnes of men,
Oh! it cannot be expressed, what Are the Discomforts and annoyances, which the Sins of men,
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and their wicked liues, doe cause and bring vpon others as well as themselues (as the the tribes heere wrought woe to their neighbors these Danites) seeing all the plagues and mischiefes which are euery where to be found, are to bee imputed vnto them, to verifie that which is written;
and their wicked lives, do cause and bring upon Others as well as themselves (as the the tribes Here wrought woe to their neighbours these Danites) seeing all the plagues and mischiefs which Are every where to be found, Are to be imputed unto them, to verify that which is written;
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Woe be to the world, because of her iniquities. And this be said of the tribe of Dan and of all the rest. Woe be to the world, Because of her iniquities. And this be said of the tribe of Dan and of all the rest.
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Now there remaineth a question to be answered, and so I end the whole chapter. And the question is this;
Now there remains a question to be answered, and so I end the Whole chapter. And the question is this;
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seeing the tribes dwelt with the Canaanites, and tooke tribute of them, whether it bee lawfull for a godly man to dwell and bee conuersant with the vngodly,
seeing the tribes dwelled with the Canaanites, and took tribute of them, whither it be lawful for a godly man to dwell and be conversant with the ungodly,
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as Papists, & c? I answere, that seeing Christ kept company with the publicans and great sinners;
as Papists, & c? I answer, that seeing christ kept company with the Publicans and great Sinners;
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and seeing Saint Paul would not giue leaue to a beleeuing wife to depart from an vnbeleeuing husband,
and seeing Saint Paul would not give leave to a believing wife to depart from an unbelieving husband,
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if hee will dwell with her; therefore it is not simply vnlawfull to dwell with such:
if he will dwell with her; Therefore it is not simply unlawful to dwell with such:
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but if the godly be well setled in sound knowledge, and strong in faith, so as they be not tied to communicate with them in their false worship of God, they may: but yet with certaine cautions.
but if the godly be well settled in found knowledge, and strong in faith, so as they be not tied to communicate with them in their false worship of God, they may: but yet with certain cautions.
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As first this, that in companying with them, they intendand endeauour to perswade them to sound religion,
As First this, that in companying with them, they intendand endeavour to persuade them to found Religion,
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and that to this end they shew themselues kinde and gentle, the better to draw them on.
and that to this end they show themselves kind and gentle, the better to draw them on.
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But if they be in feare and danger to be drawne themselues, they ought to cut off such fellowship.
But if they be in Fear and danger to be drawn themselves, they ought to Cut off such fellowship.
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but they shall bee as thornes vnto your sides, and their gods shall be your destruction. but they shall be as thorns unto your sides, and their God's shall be your destruction.
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Thirdly, they may not in the least matter vnder any colour of friendship mixe themselues with them, either in their false opinions, or in worshiping God;
Thirdly, they may not in the least matter under any colour of friendship mix themselves with them, either in their false opinions, or in worshipping God;
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no not although they should hope thereby to draw them on the easier to embrace Christ:
no not although they should hope thereby to draw them on the Easier to embrace christ:
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as many hypocriticall professors doe, and thereby couer their voluptuousnesse, couetousnesse, and prophanenesse;
as many hypocritical professors do, and thereby cover their voluptuousness, covetousness, and profaneness;
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who should rather remember this, that they may not do euill, that good may come of it.
who should rather Remember this, that they may not do evil, that good may come of it.
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Lastly, they must take heede that they seeke not their owne profit at their hands by companying with thē;
Lastly, they must take heed that they seek not their own profit At their hands by companying with them;
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nor to take their pleasure in gaming & play with them, whereby they bewraying their weakenesse (as impatience, greediesse of gaine, wrangling,
nor to take their pleasure in gaming & play with them, whereby they bewraying their weakness (as impatience, greediesse of gain, wrangling,
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or being immoderate in spending the time therein) they should set them further backe from imbracing the Gospell.
or being immoderate in spending the time therein) they should Set them further back from embracing the Gospel.
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Therefore, if these cautions be not regarded, and also if wee haue no hope to win them, wee must craue pardon, and leaue them to God;
Therefore, if these cautions be not regarded, and also if we have no hope to win them, we must crave pardon, and leave them to God;
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hauing no more to doe with them in that familiar manner, further then of necessity which may possibly bee, either on our part,
having no more to do with them in that familiar manner, further then of necessity which may possibly be, either on our part,
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or on theirs; (as if their neede should bee great, and they had no other way to bee relieued by,
or on theirs; (as if their need should be great, and they had no other Way to be relieved by,
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then by vs, or if our liues should be preserued by them: In which case we ought to be very warie, lest we be intangled by them.
then by us, or if our lives should be preserved by them: In which case we ought to be very wary, lest we be entangled by them.
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Also we may company with them, if we bee linked to them by the bond of nature;
Also we may company with them, if we be linked to them by the bound of nature;
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as they being our parents, brethren, kinsfolke, or in ciuill respect, as being our magistrates, masters, &c. But as for putting children to schoole with teachers that be of that religion, it is no way fit nor lawfull, seeing by their gifts of learning, they may so draw an high conceite of them from the children, that they may the easier distill and drop poyson into them by their corrupt religion.
as they being our Parents, brothers, kinsfolk, or in civil respect, as being our Magistrates, Masters, etc. But as for putting children to school with Teachers that be of that Religion, it is no Way fit nor lawful, seeing by their Gifts of learning, they may so draw an high conceit of them from the children, that they may the Easier distil and drop poison into them by their corrupt Religion.
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And this for answere to the question, and withall an end of the whole chapter.
And this for answer to the question, and withal an end of the Whole chapter.
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THE SECOND CHAPTER.
THE SECOND CHAPTER.
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VERS. 1. And an Angell of the Lord came vp from Gilgal to Bochim, and said, I made you goe vp out of Egypt,
VERS. 1. And an Angel of the Lord Come up from Gilgal to Bochim, and said, I made you go up out of Egypt,
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and haue brought you vnto the land which I had sworne vnto your fathers, and said, I will neuer breake my couenant with you. and have brought you unto the land which I had sworn unto your Father's, and said, I will never break my Covenant with you.
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2. Ye also shall make no couenant with the inhabitants of this land, but shall breake downe their altars:
2. You also shall make no Covenant with the inhabitants of this land, but shall break down their Altars:
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but yee haue not obeyed my voice.
but ye have not obeyed my voice.
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Why haue yee done this? 3. Wherefore I said also, I will not cast them out before you,
Why have ye done this? 3. Wherefore I said also, I will not cast them out before you,
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5. (Therefore they called that place Bochim) and offered sacrifices there vnto the Lord.
5. (Therefore they called that place Bochim) and offered Sacrifices there unto the Lord.
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WE haue heard in the first chapter the notable victories of Israel ouer the nations, while they obeyed the word of God; WE have herd in the First chapter the notable victories of Israel over the Nations, while they obeyed the word of God;
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and also the sin of many of them in suffering the Canaanites to liue.
and also the since of many of them in suffering the Canaanites to live.
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Now it followeth, how the Lord of his goodnesse reproued them for the same, by the messenger that preached to them;
Now it follows, how the Lord of his Goodness reproved them for the same, by the Messenger that preached to them;
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and the fruit that followed thereof.
and the fruit that followed thereof.
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And afterward, vnto the end of this chapter, the holy Story setteth downe the summe of almost the whole booke; namely to the 17. chapter;
And afterwards, unto the end of this chapter, the holy Story sets down the sum of almost the Whole book; namely to the 17. chapter;
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taking occasion to doe this from the acts of former times: beginning at the things which were done before. Ioshuas death.
taking occasion to do this from the acts of former times: beginning At the things which were done before. Joshuas death.
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The summe of all the rest of this chapter from verse 6. is thus much:
The sum of all the rest of this chapter from verse 6. is thus much:
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I shua a little before his death, hauing called the people together, and giuen them their charge (as appeareth in chapter 23. and 24. of that booke) that they should beware of Idolatry,I shua a little before his death, having called the people together, and given them their charge (as appears in chapter 23. and 24. of that book) that they should beware of Idolatry,
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and feare the Lord, after that, he sent the people away, and died:
and Fear the Lord, After that, he sent the people away, and died:
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in whose daies, and in the daies of the elders that liued after him, the people obeyed his charge,
in whose days, and in the days of the Elders that lived After him, the people obeyed his charge,
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as it is to bee seene in this chapter, from the 6. to the 11. verse.
as it is to be seen in this chapter, from the 6. to the 11. verse.
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But after that, it is shewed how the next generation that arose after them, declined from that good course:
But After that, it is showed how the next generation that arose After them, declined from that good course:
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and so did the ages that followed them, one was like another, throughout this booke vnto the 17. chap. and here with it is declared, how God dealt with them.
and so did the ages that followed them, one was like Another, throughout this book unto the 17. chap. and Here with it is declared, how God dealt with them.
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And that in few words was thus; they fell to prouoke God by Idolatrie and other sins:
And that in few words was thus; they fell to provoke God by Idolatry and other Sins:
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then the Lord was displeased with them for it, and deliuered them into their enemies hands:
then the Lord was displeased with them for it, and Delivered them into their enemies hands:
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after that they cryed to the Lord, and he raised them vp Iudges or deliuerers of them;
After that they cried to the Lord, and he raised them up Judges or deliverers of them;
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yet they obeyed not euen them, which caused him to be againe offended with them, and to threaten them as is to be seene to the end of this chapter.
yet they obeyed not even them, which caused him to be again offended with them, and to threaten them as is to be seen to the end of this chapter.
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And this is declared and laid out by the diuers examples of the people, throughout all this booke, vnto the 17. chapter, according to the generall diuision made of the whole booke in the beginning.
And this is declared and laid out by the diverse Examples of the people, throughout all this book, unto the 17. chapter, according to the general division made of the Whole book in the beginning.
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According to the meaning now set downe, the parts of this chapter follow, which are two:
According to the meaning now Set down, the parts of this chapter follow, which Are two:
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The first, is a calling of the tribes that had offended, to repentance, to vers. 6. The other, is the setting downe of the estate of the people after Ioshuas death,
The First, is a calling of the tribes that had offended, to Repentance, to vers. 6. The other, is the setting down of the estate of the people After Joshuas death,
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and Gods dealing with them vnder the Iudges, throughout these 15. next chapters, vnto the 17. and this is to the end of this chapter.
and God's dealing with them under the Judges, throughout these 15. next Chapters, unto the 17. and this is to the end of this chapter.
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I will leaue the last part to the due place, wherein it is to bee considered,
I will leave the last part to the due place, wherein it is to be considered,
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and examine the first as order requireth. And heere in this first part we may see these two things:
and examine the First as order requires. And Here in this First part we may see these two things:
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A reproofe of the people by the Angell, to verse 4. and the effect that followed thereon;
A reproof of the people by the Angel, to verse 4. and the Effect that followed thereon;
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that is, the peoples repentance, to the sixth verse:
that is, the peoples Repentance, to the sixth verse:
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so that in the first part of this chapter is shewed, how the people had prouoked God already by not driuing the nations out,
so that in the First part of this chapter is showed, how the people had provoked God already by not driving the Nations out,
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after their first entrance, and the death of Ioshua: as wee haue heard in the former chapter:
After their First Entrance, and the death of Ioshua: as we have herd in the former chapter:
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and that they were brought to repentance.
and that they were brought to Repentance.
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In the second part is declared, how another generation that knew not the Lord did much worse:
In the second part is declared, how Another generation that knew not the Lord did much Worse:
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for they not onely made couenants with the Canaanites as the other did, who were brought to repentance;
for they not only made Covenants with the Canaanites as the other did, who were brought to Repentance;
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but also serued all manner of Idols, and prouoked the Lord thereby.
but also served all manner of Idols, and provoked the Lord thereby.
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To begin therefore with the former branch of the first part, that is, their reproofe, the messenger that was sent to them, (to make it more forcible to pricke their consciences) first rehearseth the benefits which God had bestowed vpon them, which ought rather to haue drawne them to obedience.
To begin Therefore with the former branch of the First part, that is, their reproof, the Messenger that was sent to them, (to make it more forcible to prick their Consciences) First rehearseth the benefits which God had bestowed upon them, which ought rather to have drawn them to Obedience.
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And this he doth in the first verse, as ye may see: then he setteth downe the faults for which hee reproueth them.
And this he does in the First verse, as you may see: then he sets down the Faults for which he Reproveth them.
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One, that they made leagues with the Canaanites, contrary to Gods commandement; the other, that they had not cast downe their Alters;
One, that they made leagues with the Canaanites, contrary to God's Commandment; the other, that they had not cast down their Alters;
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and he expostulateth with them for the same, saying, why haue ye done this, contrary to the charge which the Lord gaue you? in the 2. vers.
and he expostulateth with them for the same, saying, why have you done this, contrary to the charge which the Lord gave you? in the 2. vers.
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And lastly, he threateneth them, that their disobedience should be to their great punishment, saying;
And lastly, he threateneth them, that their disobedience should be to their great punishment, saying;
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I will not driue them out, but they shall bee prickes in your sides, and their gods shall bee a snare vnto you,
I will not driven them out, but they shall be pricks in your sides, and their God's shall be a snare unto you,
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and this in the 3. verse. Now it remaineth to speake more particularly of these in order.
and this in the 3. verse. Now it remains to speak more particularly of these in order.
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But before I come to speake of the message, I will say a little of the messenger.
But before I come to speak of the message, I will say a little of the Messenger.
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The word Messenger, or Angel, signifieth sometime a created nature without a body, (as Hebr. 1. Angels are called ministring spirits) and these assumed some forme at Gods commandement for the time then being, the better to accomplish their office,
The word Messenger, or Angel, signifies sometime a created nature without a body, (as Hebrew 1. Angels Are called ministering spirits) and these assumed Some Form At God's Commandment for the time then being, the better to accomplish their office,
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as Genes. 18. Sometime this word signifieth any other messenger that God sendeth to execute his will:
as Genesis. 18. Sometime this word signifies any other Messenger that God sends to execute his will:
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as Reuel. 2. and 3. where by the Angell, is ment the minister that was sent to them, a messenger from God.
as Revel. 2. and 3. where by the Angel, is meant the minister that was sent to them, a Messenger from God.
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And whether of these soeuer is ment heere, it maketh no matter, and it being not particularly expressed in the text, it is sufficient for vs, that wee know it was a missenger sent of God; and therefore sufficiently authorized:
And whither of these soever is meant Here, it makes no matter, and it being not particularly expressed in the text, it is sufficient for us, that we know it was a missenger sent of God; and Therefore sufficiently authorized:
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and of those to whom he was sent, one who ought to be reuerently receiued and beleeued.
and of those to whom he was sent, one who ought to be reverently received and believed.
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And let it teach vs, that God alwaies vsed the ministry of his seruants to reueale,
And let it teach us, that God always used the Ministry of his Servants to reveal,
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as it hath seemed good vnto him, and to declare his will vnto men;
as it hath seemed good unto him, and to declare his will unto men;
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either about the generall couenant of grace and promise of saluation, or about any other particular thing as hee saw cause;
either about the general Covenant of grace and promise of salvation, or about any other particular thing as he saw cause;
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and this he did whether they were Patriarkes, Angels, Prophets, or Apostles, by whom he did it in ages past,
and this he did whither they were Patriarchs, Angels, prophets, or Apostles, by whom he did it in ages past,
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or (as he doth now) other ministers of the Gospell, as Pastours and Teachers, whom he vseth at this day to reueale his will vnto the people.
or (as he does now) other Ministers of the Gospel, as Pastors and Teachers, whom he uses At this day to reveal his will unto the people.
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The which declaration of his will by them out of his word from time to time,
The which declaration of his will by them out of his word from time to time,
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as it highly commendeth his great kindnesse to these to whom he sent those his messengers, (seeing wee know hee hath not done it at all people in any age) so it teacheth vs (as others that were before vs, it did the like) that wee are bound to heare them, in all that the Lord shall say to vs by them.
as it highly commends his great kindness to these to whom he sent those his messengers, (seeing we know he hath not done it At all people in any age) so it Teaches us (as Others that were before us, it did the like) that we Are bound to hear them, in all that the Lord shall say to us by them.
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According to that which our Sauiour himselfe saith, He that heareth you, heareth me, and he that despiseth you, despiseth me.
According to that which our Saviour himself Says, He that hears you, hears me, and he that despises you, despises me.
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And so much more wee are to heare them, and receiue their message with all readinesse, seeing as it hath been glorious in all ages,
And so much more we Are to hear them, and receive their message with all readiness, seeing as it hath been glorious in all ages,
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so it is most of all in this latter age;
so it is most of all in this latter age;
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wherein is reuealed to vs, that all things hath been performed by our Sauiour which appertaine to mans happinesse,
wherein is revealed to us, that all things hath been performed by our Saviour which appertain to men happiness,
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and which were in ages past onely foretold;
and which were in ages passed only foretold;
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and therefore they may much more fully and clearely bee made knowne to the hearers now,
and Therefore they may much more Fully and clearly be made known to the hearers now,
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if the messenges who should bring the tidings, be faithfull and able to doe their message.
if the messages who should bring the tidings, be faithful and able to do their message.
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In which case wee must receiue them as the Lord himselfe, and the word which they preach, not as the word of man,
In which case we must receive them as the Lord himself, and the word which they preach, not as the word of man,
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but (as it is in deed) the word of God; but (as it is in deed) the word of God;
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Now of that which we are to learne out of them.
Now of that which we Are to Learn out of them.
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that so it may worke in vs effectually, as physicke in a corrupt body, both to make vs sicke,
that so it may work in us effectually, as physic in a corrupt body, both to make us sick,
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and to recouer and heale vs againe;
and to recover and heal us again;
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God hauing prouided, that in what estate soeuer the people be, euery one should receiue his portion, by the right diuiding of the word vnto them. God having provided, that in what estate soever the people be, every one should receive his portion, by the right dividing of the word unto them.
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And the ordinarinesse of their message, should not make either their ministery the lesse set by:
And the ordinariness of their message, should not make either their Ministry the less Set by:
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but rather wee should haue them in so much the more estimation, and admire therein the vnspeakeable prouidence of God and loue of our Lord Iesus, who (as hee sendeth vs not to extraordinary meanes) so yet he hath promised the ordinary vnto his Church,
but rather we should have them in so much the more estimation, and admire therein the unspeakable providence of God and love of our Lord Iesus, who (as he sends us not to extraordinary means) so yet he hath promised the ordinary unto his Church,
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euen to the end of the world: as in the Epistle to the Ephesians is to be seene.
even to the end of the world: as in the Epistle to the Ephesians is to be seen.
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Which being duly considered, doth bewray the wofull and lamentable estate of the most hearers (though they are in most feareful estate that heare not) who euen where the word is preached with power and authority, haue it in small account and reuerence. Which being duly considered, does bewray the woeful and lamentable estate of the most hearers (though they Are in most fearful estate that hear not) who even where the word is preached with power and Authority, have it in small account and Reverence.
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And what should the Lord doe more vnto them, hauing thus offered his dainties vnto them? and yet they are so ful stomacked, that they finde no sauour nor pleasure in them.
And what should the Lord do more unto them, having thus offered his dainties unto them? and yet they Are so full stomached, that they find no savour nor pleasure in them.
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They giue themselues leaue, so to wallow in their sensualities, and to take their fill of earthly delights, that they finde no sauour in his heauenly delicates:
They give themselves leave, so to wallow in their Sensualities, and to take their fill of earthly delights, that they find no savour in his heavenly delicates:
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yea and yet some of them are such, as heretofore haue heard with ioy;
yea and yet Some of them Are such, as heretofore have herd with joy;
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yea and a man might haue thought, they would haue pluckt out their eyes for them that brought the glad tidings vnto them,
yea and a man might have Thought, they would have plucked out their eyes for them that brought the glad tidings unto them,
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now are waxen full, and count them their enemies for telling them the truth; and some thinke themselues within a few weekes, able to teach their teachers:
now Are waxed full, and count them their enemies for telling them the truth; and Some think themselves within a few weeks, able to teach their Teachers:
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as other haue turned their zeale into luke-warmenesse, their reuerence into contempt, conceitednesse, worldlines, and deprauing of the Scriptures.
as other have turned their zeal into lukewarmness, their Reverence into contempt, conceitedness, worldliness, and depraving of the Scriptures.
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And so like fooles, while they loath this wholesome and sweete Manna of the word of life, which is the approued truth of God:
And so like Fools, while they loath this wholesome and sweet Manna of the word of life, which is the approved truth of God:
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they relish fantasies, and haue great taste and delight in dreames and lies:
they relish fantasies, and have great taste and delight in dreams and lies:
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in somuch as that if any would faine himselfe to come from the dead, and affirme, that he brings them newes from thence for any sound knowledge or faith that they haue, they are ready to receiue them.
in So much as that if any would feign himself to come from the dead, and affirm, that he brings them news from thence for any found knowledge or faith that they have, they Are ready to receive them.
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Oh people infatuated and bewitched (as Paul saith to the Galathians) seeking, as one that runneth vpon a swords point, their owne destruction. But of these enough.
O people infatuated and bewitched (as Paul Says to the Galatians) seeking, as one that Runneth upon a swords point, their own destruction. But of these enough.
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and still also they must haue been pressed with, if they had remained there.
and still also they must have been pressed with, if they had remained there.
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THE TENTH SERMON ON THE SECOND CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES, on the same text. vers. 1.
THE TENTH SERMON ON THE SECOND CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES, on the same text. vers. 1.
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NOw further let vs marke, that the Lord sending his messenger to the people heere did (after they had fallen from his couenant that hee made with them) to moue them to repentance (as in these 3. verses is to be seene.) And heere let vs marke (I say) how God is faine to preuent them by this messenger,
NOw further let us mark, that the Lord sending his Messenger to the people Here did (After they had fallen from his Covenant that he made with them) to move them to Repentance (as in these 3. Verses is to be seen.) And Here let us mark (I say) how God is feign to prevent them by this Messenger,
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while they lay in their sins, before they could accuse themselues, and complaine, saying once among themselues, What haue we done? and so to seeke recouery.
while they lay in their Sins, before they could accuse themselves, and complain, saying once among themselves, What have we done? and so to seek recovery.
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They were fit to be more and more hardened, and to runne on still, yea to couer their sinnes as Adam, and flee from God as Ionas, and to sit downe vpon them and hide them, as Rahel vpon Labans Idols;
They were fit to be more and more hardened, and to run on still, yea to cover their Sins as Adam, and flee from God as Ionas, and to fit down upon them and hide them, as Rachel upon Labans Idols;
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bet to bethinke themselues, what they should do to come out of their sinnes, and so to helpe themselues out of danger thereby, they were vtterly to seeke, and altogether vnfit.
bet to bethink themselves, what they should do to come out of their Sins, and so to help themselves out of danger thereby, they were utterly to seek, and altogether unfit.
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They may bee likened to Dauid, who hauing lien long in two fearefull sinnes, was so farre from repenting of them, that Nathan was faine to leaue off parables,
They may be likened to David, who having lain long in two fearful Sins, was so Far from repenting of them, that Nathan was feign to leave off parables,
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and to speake plainely before he could conceiue him.
and to speak plainly before he could conceive him.
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And to Peter, who hauing denied his master, had no power to rise out of his sinne, till the Lord Iesus looked backe vpon him, by the which watchword, Peter called to minde, together with the the cocks crowing, the words which Iesus had spoken to him;
And to Peter, who having denied his master, had no power to rise out of his sin, till the Lord Iesus looked back upon him, by the which watchword, Peter called to mind, together with the the cocks crowing, the words which Iesus had spoken to him;
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to wit, that he should denie him, and then he went out and wept bitterly. And by this wee may see, what a dangerous thing sinne is;
to wit, that he should deny him, and then he went out and wept bitterly. And by this we may see, what a dangerous thing sin is;
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I meane not onely the committing of it, which one would thinke were feareful enough,
I mean not only the committing of it, which one would think were fearful enough,
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but for that afterward they are not able to rise out of it, but lie still in it (when yet men thinke they can repent of it at their pleasure) and when they list,
but for that afterwards they Are not able to rise out of it, but lie still in it (when yet men think they can Repent of it At their pleasure) and when they list,
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though it trouble the conscience, as raw flesh doth the stomacke:
though it trouble the conscience, as raw Flesh does the stomach:
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but they are hardened in it for a time, especially soone after the committing of it,
but they Are hardened in it for a time, especially soon After the committing of it,
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so that they cannot at all humble their hearts, and bewaile their sinne to God.
so that they cannot At all humble their hearts, and bewail their sin to God.
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And if they come to themselues again after a time, yet it is by Gods preuenting of them, as I haue said;
And if they come to themselves again After a time, yet it is by God's preventing of them, as I have said;
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and while he renueth his grace in them, as relenting and remorse for it, and the renouncing of it, and crauing of pardon.
and while he Reneweth his grace in them, as relenting and remorse for it, and the renouncing of it, and craving of pardon.
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Thereby indeed they are inabled to repent, and so to returne to their former workes.
Thereby indeed they Are enabled to Repent, and so to return to their former works.
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But this is not (wee see) any power in them, for they are not able to bring their hearts thereto,
But this is not (we see) any power in them, for they Are not able to bring their hearts thereto,
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nor to doe any such thing of themselues.
nor to do any such thing of themselves.
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And yet I say more, that many times when they haue fallen, they doe not attaine this grace neither;
And yet I say more, that many times when they have fallen, they do not attain this grace neither;
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before God brings them to heare by preaching, or by affliction calleth them to a deeper consideration,
before God brings them to hear by preaching, or by affliction calls them to a Deeper consideration,
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or by some such like meanes bringeth their sinne to light, and into disgrace with them;
or by Some such like means brings their sin to Light, and into disgrace with them;
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as to these people hee did heere at Bochim; and then it may bee they stay their course and returne.
as to these people he did Here At Bochim; and then it may be they stay their course and return.
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But now let this be well weighed herein, what a distraction and disquietnesse it hath been to them all this while, to lie bound as it were with the chaines of their sins,
But now let this be well weighed herein, what a distraction and disquietness it hath been to them all this while, to lie bound as it were with the chains of their Sins,
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as they haue been, that they cannot helpe themselues;
as they have been, that they cannot help themselves;
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and to bee so bereaued of the graces of God, as faith, hope, ioy in the holy Ghost, feare of offending, and such like;
and to be so bereaved of the graces of God, as faith, hope, joy in the holy Ghost, Fear of offending, and such like;
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that they lie dead in them, as if they had no part in them, and they hauing no vse of them to strengthen them to any good doing,
that they lie dead in them, as if they had no part in them, and they having no use of them to strengthen them to any good doing,
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although they be in themselues profitable to all holy vses;
although they be in themselves profitable to all holy uses;
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whereas in the meane while, who would lose his sweet communion with God, if he bee wise enough to consider what I say;
whereas in the mean while, who would loose his sweet communion with God, if he be wise enough to Consider what I say;
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though it should neuer be brought against them? no though it were but for an houre or a day, with the comforts belonging thereto? which yet these whom I haue spoken of,
though it should never be brought against them? no though it were but for an hour or a day, with the comforts belonging thereto? which yet these whom I have spoken of,
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when they haue sinned against their knowledge, doe depriue themselues of, whole moneths and yeeres.
when they have sinned against their knowledge, do deprive themselves of, Whole months and Years.
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And why doe they thus? If they sustained all this, as from their triall from God, their patience were commendable;
And why do they thus? If they sustained all this, as from their trial from God, their patience were commendable;
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or if it were possible to honour him thereby, it were some commendation to them:
or if it were possible to honour him thereby, it were Some commendation to them:
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but when it is for the hauing of their owne will amisse, and for the enioying the pleasures of sinne for a short season, oh how lamentable is it to thinke? So that this wisedome shall well beseeme the seruants of God, to giue all diligence to keepe well,
but when it is for the having of their own will amiss, and for the enjoying the pleasures of sin for a short season, o how lamentable is it to think? So that this Wisdom shall well beseem the Servants of God, to give all diligence to keep well,
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while they are well, and in no wise to haue their teeth set on edge with the deceiueable baites of sinne, which the world so greedily runneth after,
while they Are well, and in no wise to have their teeth Set on edge with the deceivable baits of sin, which the world so greedily Runneth After,
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forasmuch as they shall see how deare it shall cost them;
forasmuch as they shall see how deer it shall cost them;
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and yet let them know this, that such shall not bee onely void of the forementioned graces,
and yet let them know this, that such shall not be only void of the forementioned graces,
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but they shall also smart through many punishments.
but they shall also smart through many punishments.
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and are well occupied vnder in the meane season:
and Are well occupied under in the mean season:
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And now if it be so hard for them to come to repentance when they haue fallen, who yet before had enioyed that gift soundly:
And now if it be so hard for them to come to Repentance when they have fallen, who yet before had enjoyed that gift soundly:
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how much further off are they, who neuer haue part in it at all? neither are like to haue;
how much further off Are they, who never have part in it At all? neither Are like to have;
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euen as wee see by daily experience (how fearefull an estate is that to liue in) vnlesse they wait on God diligently in the ordinance of preaching to attaine it.
even as we see by daily experience (how fearful an estate is that to live in) unless they wait on God diligently in the Ordinance of preaching to attain it.
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Now wee haue heard how God was faine to prouoke them to repentance, before they could set themselues toward it:
Now we have herd how God was feign to provoke them to Repentance, before they could Set themselves towards it:
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It followeth to see by what reason he vrged them to it, after I haue said a little of the places heere mentioned, Gilgal was a citie in the plain of Iordan, not farre from Iericho, from this Gilgal the messenger is said to haue come.
It follows to see by what reason he urged them to it, After I have said a little of the places Here mentioned, Gilgal was a City in the plain of Iordan, not Far from Jericho, from this Gilgal the Messenger is said to have come.
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And Bochim is a place neare adioyning to it, in which this message was done to the people of Israel, who had by their sins caused it.
And Bochim is a place near adjoining to it, in which this message was done to the people of Israel, who had by their Sins caused it.
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It was not called Bochim before, but had the name giuen by occasion of that which fell out there, that is, the weeping of the people,
It was not called Bochim before, but had the name given by occasion of that which fell out there, that is, the weeping of the people,
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when their sinnes were brought to their remembrance;
when their Sins were brought to their remembrance;
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for so the word Bochim signifieth, namely, weeping. At this place therefore (to returne to the purpose) the Lord told them of their disobedience,
for so the word Bochim signifies, namely, weeping. At this place Therefore (to return to the purpose) the Lord told them of their disobedience,
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and beginneth to make it odious to them by rehearsing his benefits great and many:
and begins to make it odious to them by rehearsing his benefits great and many:
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as if hee should say, what cause haue I giuen you to deale thus vnthankefully and disobediently with me.
as if he should say, what cause have I given you to deal thus unthankfully and disobediently with me.
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Hath my kindnesse been thus requited of you, that you returne me euill for my good will?
Hath my kindness been thus requited of you, that you return me evil for my good will?
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Heere as in sundry other places wee may see what effects the benefits of God doe commonly worke in men;
Here as in sundry other places we may see what effects the benefits of God do commonly work in men;
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and that is, forgetfulnesse of them, and vnthankfulnesse for them, and a meane account making of them;
and that is, forgetfulness of them, and unthankfulness for them, and a mean account making of them;
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also boldnesse in seeking of carnall liberty thereby (vnto the which we are so readily caried,
also boldness in seeking of carnal liberty thereby (unto the which we Are so readily carried,
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and to prouoke God much more then if they had neuer enioyed them;
and to provoke God much more then if they had never enjoyed them;
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little remembring that the Lord giues them a watchword, that they should rather looke in all things to be thankefull.
little remembering that the Lord gives them a watchword, that they should rather look in all things to be thankful.
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Iustly therefore was this people heere chalenged for their vnthankefulnesse.
Justly Therefore was this people Here challenged for their unthankfulness.
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This was the cause why they were warned before, that they should take heed when they were come into the land of promise,
This was the cause why they were warned before, that they should take heed when they were come into the land of promise,
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and should there possesse great and goodly cities, which they builded not, and houses full of all manner of goods, which they filled not;
and should there possess great and goodly cities, which they built not, and houses full of all manner of goods, which they filled not;
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and wels which they digged not; vineyards, and Oliue trees, which they planted not; and wells which they dug not; vineyards, and Olive trees, which they planted not;
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and when they had eaten and should be full, they were warned (I say) that they should beware, they forgot not the Lord, which brought them out of the land of Egypt, &c. signifying vnto them, that wealth and ease would goe nigh to make them to forget Gods mercies, by which they were deliuered out of their miseries. and when they had eaten and should be full, they were warned (I say) that they should beware, they forgotten not the Lord, which brought them out of the land of Egypt, etc. signifying unto them, that wealth and ease would go High to make them to forget God's Mercies, by which they were Delivered out of their misery's.
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By which wee see the peruersenesse of our depraued nature, which turnes the wholesomest food into poyson,
By which we see the perverseness of our depraved nature, which turns the wholesomest food into poison,
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as the corrupt stomacke doth the daintiest meates.
as the corrupt stomach does the daintiest Meats.
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We abhorre him who hauing receiued freely good turnes, and benefits, forgetteth his benefactor when hee is promoted, &c. yet it is certaine that men are the worse for Gods benefits,
We abhor him who having received freely good turns, and benefits, forgetteth his benefactor when he is promoted, etc. yet it is certain that men Are the Worse for God's benefits,
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and are more bold in sinning against him, by the abundance of his earthly and common blessings.
and Are more bold in sinning against him, by the abundance of his earthly and Common blessings.
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So Dauid confesseth, that before he was afflicted hee went astray:
So David Confesses, that before he was afflicted he went astray:
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so that his benefits (wee see) did him not so much good as his chasetisements.
so that his benefits (we see) did him not so much good as his chasetisements.
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And so Ieremy said, that he was as an vntamed calfe, till God corrected him.
And so Ieremy said, that he was as an untamed calf, till God corrected him.
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Wofull experience teacheth, how rare the man is who may truly say otherwise? to wit, that benefits knit his heart neerely to God,
Woeful experience Teaches, how rare the man is who may truly say otherwise? to wit, that benefits knit his heart nearly to God,
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before he bee taught it by affliction.
before he be taught it by affliction.
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And yet we must know, that neither that of it owne nature draweth men to loue and obey God any more then his benefits;
And yet we must know, that neither that of it own nature draws men to love and obey God any more then his benefits;
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but as God worketh that grace,, of his especiall fauour;
but as God works that grace,, of his especial favour;
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without which our whole life is meere disobedience, I say, further then his grace guideth vs,
without which our Whole life is mere disobedience, I say, further then his grace guideth us,
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and keepeth vs within compasse in both estates.
and Keepeth us within compass in both estates.
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Common blessings and generall we thinke and say, belong to others as well as to vs;
Common blessings and general we think and say, belong to Others as well as to us;
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and as for speciall and priuate, while we reape and feele them, we say, [ Blessed be God ] but wee are not for the most part, knit to him in dutie euer the more.
and as for special and private, while we reap and feel them, we say, [ Blessed be God ] but we Are not for the most part, knit to him in duty ever the more.
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The tenne leapets being cleansed, returned not to giue thankes, saue one.
The tenne leapets being cleansed, returned not to give thanks, save one.
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And hee to whom tenne thousand talents were remitted, shewes this fruit of his thankefulnesse, that he caught his fellow by the throat who owed him an hundred pence, bidding him pay that he owed.
And he to whom tenne thousand Talents were remitted, shows this fruit of his thankfulness, that he caught his fellow by the throat who owed him an hundred pence, bidding him pay that he owed.
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And why this? For the heart of man naturally is puffed vp with prosperity,
And why this? For the heart of man naturally is puffed up with Prosperity,
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and vaine estimation of himselfe, and hee prideth in that which will be his ouerthrow and waxeth hardened,
and vain estimation of himself, and he prideth in that which will be his overthrow and Waxes hardened,
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and is so far off from humility, and meane thinking of himselfe, that all may perceiue (who can rightly iudge) that it maketh him prouder,
and is so Far off from humility, and mean thinking of himself, that all may perceive (who can rightly judge) that it makes him Prouder,
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and more scornefull, yea vtterly vnlike him he should be, and disguised:
and more scornful, yea utterly unlike him he should be, and disguised:
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and yet to become great and get much in this vale of misery, while things of greatest price are not asked after,
and yet to become great and get much in this vale of misery, while things of greatest price Are not asked After,
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how eagerly doe men runne after it, as fish follow the baite with greedinesse: nay they laugh all such to scorne that find fault with them for so doing,
how eagerly doe men run After it, as Fish follow the bait with greediness: nay they laugh all such to scorn that find fault with them for so doing,
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and who doe not follow them in that excesse, and let better things passe by them as little worth? yea and yet this doe they, who lawfully come by wealth and promotion,
and who do not follow them in that excess, and let better things pass by them as little worth? yea and yet this doe they, who lawfully come by wealth and promotion,
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and to whom the Lord giueth prosperity without any indirect or vnlawfull meanes:
and to whom the Lord gives Prosperity without any indirect or unlawful means:
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euen such (I say) doe offend in the like manner of excesse and greedinesse,
even such (I say) do offend in the like manner of excess and greediness,
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and fall into the same danger thereby that the others doe, who attaine to it by shifting, and against conscience.
and fallen into the same danger thereby that the Others do, who attain to it by shifting, and against conscience.
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What then, some (perhaps) will say, it is lawfull for vs to enioy the earthly benefits of God? And againe, are there none that rightly vse prosperity and plenty? I answere, God forbid;
What then, Some (perhaps) will say, it is lawful for us to enjoy the earthly benefits of God? And again, Are there none that rightly use Prosperity and plenty? I answer, God forbid;
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for men may, and some doe much more good thereby to others especially, then vnder the crosse, and in aduersitie. But this is rare:
for men may, and Some do much more good thereby to Others especially, then under the cross, and in adversity. But this is rare:
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for a contrary mischiefe rather in prosperity befalleth men, and that is, that (for the most part) they suspect not, neither feare any danger:
for a contrary mischief rather in Prosperity befalls men, and that is, that (for the most part) they suspect not, neither Fear any danger:
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no not when they grosly forget themselues, and abuse their prosperity, when yet it hangeth ouer their heads, and is most hardly auoided. no not when they grossly forget themselves, and abuse their Prosperity, when yet it hangs over their Heads, and is most hardly avoided.
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Moreouer, neither doe they obserue themselues, lest they should become drunken with it, neither search into themselues to finde out how they offend thereby.
Moreover, neither do they observe themselves, lest they should become drunken with it, neither search into themselves to find out how they offend thereby.
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Both which are necessary for a man in prosperity to doe, yea and to vse to doe so daily,
Both which Are necessary for a man in Prosperity to do, yea and to use to do so daily,
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for the cutting off the dangers that may otherwise ensue therby.
for the cutting off the dangers that may otherwise ensue thereby.
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And yet as the best practises against this and other sinnes, yea though they be neuer so conscionably and reuerently put in vre, doe by little and little grow common, and lose their strength;
And yet as the best practises against this and other Sins, yea though they be never so Conscionably and reverently put in use, do by little and little grow Common, and loose their strength;
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so therefore besides both these, a Christian man must oft with Iob, tell it seriously to himselfe, that he must looke for his change,
so Therefore beside both these, a Christian man must oft with Job, tell it seriously to himself, that he must look for his change,
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and say, it will not alwaies be summer;
and say, it will not always be summer;
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and thereby cracke the pride of life, and abase the excesse of carnall delight, which prosperity will otherwise ful soone raise vp in him most dangerously.
and thereby Crac the pride of life, and abase the excess of carnal delight, which Prosperity will otherwise full soon raise up in him most dangerously.
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And last of all, if God continue his daies of health and welfare, so that smartie crosses be kept from him, let him crosse his naughty and vnruly affections,
And last of all, if God continue his days of health and welfare, so that smartie Crosses be kept from him, let him cross his naughty and unruly affections,
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and those especially by which he is most like to offend, and be in danger, chasing them away by seruent prayer against them,
and those especially by which he is most like to offend, and be in danger, chasing them away by servent prayer against them,
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and grow in fruitfulnesse thereby, as he who receiued fiue talents, brought fiue more, which he had gained thereby.
and grow in fruitfulness thereby, as he who received fiue Talents, brought fiue more, which he had gained thereby.
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And these things being duely obserued, as being those which be most necessary, I will not doubt to affirme, that the man who doth so, shall vse prosperity well,
And these things being duly observed, as being those which be most necessary, I will not doubt to affirm, that the man who does so, shall use Prosperity well,
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and be profitable many waies thereby, which yet of another man that doth not so, I cannot warrant:
and be profitable many ways thereby, which yet of Another man that does not so, I cannot warrant:
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nay, I dare be bold to say hee shall not. But seeing the godly doe rarely thus, by this Iudge, how the world vseth prosperity,
nay, I Dare be bold to say he shall not. But seeing the godly do rarely thus, by this Judge, how the world uses Prosperity,
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if the godly so hardly vse it well.
if the godly so hardly use it well.
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Another thing is worthie to bee marked heere, where the Lord moueth the people to repentance, by rehearsing his benefits bestowed vpon them, and that is this:
another thing is worthy to be marked Here, where the Lord moves the people to Repentance, by rehearsing his benefits bestowed upon them, and that is this:
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that of all reasons, this ought most to preuaile with Gods seruants, to disswade them from their sinnes which they haue fallen into,
that of all Reasons, this ought most to prevail with God's Servants, to dissuade them from their Sins which they have fallen into,
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and to raise them out of them or to preuent the committing of the like, this (I say) ought most to preuaile with them,
and to raise them out of them or to prevent the committing of the like, this (I say) ought most to prevail with them,
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euen the often remembrance and due consideration of Gods benefits, though with griefe it may bee spoken, this aduice preuailes too little.
even the often remembrance and due consideration of God's benefits, though with grief it may be spoken, this Advice prevails too little.
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This reason God vsed heere, and the people were conuicted thereby, and yeelded, and confessed themselues guilty:
This reason God used Here, and the people were convicted thereby, and yielded, and confessed themselves guilty:
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For why? the loue of God constrained them, which hauing been before shead plentifully into their hearts.
For why? the love of God constrained them, which having been before shed plentifully into their hearts.
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Now when they heard this sharpe and iust reproofe, and that from God himselfe by his messenger, they saw clearly their sinne,
Now when they herd this sharp and just reproof, and that from God himself by his Messenger, they saw clearly their sin,
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and namely their vnthankfulnesse, how they had forgot Gods benefits, and trod vnder foote his louing kindnesse, it being the most precious of all other things, which went neare them, they knowing that hee had done so many & great good things for them;
and namely their unthankfulness, how they had forgotten God's benefits, and trod under foot his loving kindness, it being the most precious of all other things, which went near them, they knowing that he had done so many & great good things for them;
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and this, with the remembring of his benefits in some perticular manner, as they heard them repeated, caused them to cast vp their vnsauoury gorge,
and this, with the remembering of his benefits in Some particular manner, as they herd them repeated, caused them to cast up their unsavoury gorge,
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and so to returne from their deceiueable and damnable offences, & to imbrace againe the mercies of the Lord, who was their first husband.
and so to return from their deceivable and damnable offences, & to embrace again the Mercies of the Lord, who was their First husband.
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And with this putting the people in remembrance of his many and great benefits, God doth draw them on oft in other places to feare him.
And with this putting the people in remembrance of his many and great benefits, God does draw them on oft in other places to Fear him.
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As when hee saith in Deuteronomie, I thy God haue blessed thee in all that thy heart could desire.
As when he Says in Deuteronomy, I thy God have blessed thee in all that thy heart could desire.
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Thus in another place also hee calling the people to repentance, whom he compareth to a vine,
Thus in Another place also he calling the people to Repentance, whom he compareth to a vine,
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and labouring to draw them from their ingratitude, putteth them in mind, that he had planted them being his Church, in a place most plentifull and abundant.
and labouring to draw them from their ingratitude, putteth them in mind, that he had planted them being his Church, in a place most plentiful and abundant.
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This caused Dauid euermore to haue Gods mercies in great remembrance, and to set his benefits before his eyes, that hee might shame himselfe for his sinne passed,
This caused David evermore to have God's Mercies in great remembrance, and to Set his benefits before his eyes, that he might shame himself for his sin passed,
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and by all meanes seeke to come out of it.
and by all means seek to come out of it.
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And therefore in the psalme 103. he as though hee had not been thankfull (when yet he excelled all men therein) quickeneth vp himselfe thereto, saying;
And Therefore in the psalm 103. he as though he had not been thankful (when yet he excelled all men therein) Quickeneth up himself thereto, saying;
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Praise thou the Lord, O my soule, and all that is within thee praise his holy name. And in the 51. Psalme; Praise thou the Lord, Oh my soul, and all that is within thee praise his holy name. And in the 51. Psalm;
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to perswade himselfe to repentance, hee saith, that his mercies are great, and that there were in him multitudes of compassions.
to persuade himself to Repentance, he Says, that his Mercies Are great, and that there were in him Multitudes of compassions.
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Other reasons, drawne from the dreadfull feare of Gods iudgements, may (I confesse) terrifie for the time the hearts of Gods people and hold them in awe, as it were by violence:
Other Reasons, drawn from the dreadful Fear of God's Judgments, may (I confess) terrify for the time the hearts of God's people and hold them in awe, as it were by violence:
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but they worke not kindly to bring them to dutie with cheerefulnesse, though they may stay them from further euill for the time, till forcibler perswasions come.
but they work not kindly to bring them to duty with cheerfulness, though they may stay them from further evil for the time, till forcibler persuasions come.
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But when all is said that can be, it is the loue of God that constraineth men that they should liue to God, not to themselues.
But when all is said that can be, it is the love of God that constrains men that they should live to God, not to themselves.
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And yet I will not say that this reason shall alwaies preuaile with vs, although where it doth not, wee may well conclude, that wee are much out of order,
And yet I will not say that this reason shall always prevail with us, although where it does not, we may well conclude, that we Are much out of order,
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and haue grosly forgot our selues.
and have grossly forgotten our selves.
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Now I come to the particular benefits which hee bestowed vpon them, forbearing to repeate them euery one together, seeing they may bee read in the text,
Now I come to the particular benefits which he bestowed upon them, forbearing to repeat them every one together, seeing they may be read in the text,
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for times sake, but one after another as they lie in order.
for times sake, but one After Another as they lie in order.
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The first is, that he had brought them out of Egypt, which was a countrie which was wholly infected with superstition and idolatry;
The First is, that he had brought them out of Egypt, which was a country which was wholly infected with Superstition and idolatry;
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and therefore most dangerous to dwell in.
and Therefore most dangerous to dwell in.
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And what a benefit was it then for them to bee deliuered from thence, euen as from Rome;
And what a benefit was it then for them to be Delivered from thence, even as from Room;
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or in another respect, from Sodome? For there they must haue been corrupted with the pestilent contagion of their idolatrie, beside the most heauie burthens and bondage, with which both they were,
or in Another respect, from Sodom? For there they must have been corrupted with the pestilent contagion of their idolatry, beside the most heavy burdens and bondage, with which both they were,
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Hence it is, that almost euery where in the Scripture, where mention is made of Gods goodnesse to Israel, this their deliuerance out of Egypt is most commonly reckoned as the principall,
Hence it is, that almost every where in the Scripture, where mention is made of God's Goodness to Israel, this their deliverance out of Egypt is most commonly reckoned as the principal,
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because without it all other blessings had been as nothing.
Because without it all other blessings had been as nothing.
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Therefore let vs also know, that it is a singuler mercy of God, to be freed from the false worship of God,
Therefore let us also know, that it is a singular mercy of God, to be freed from the false worship of God,
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and idolatry, if I should say no more; but especially when there is ioyned with that a deliuerance from bodily troubles also.
and idolatry, if I should say no more; but especially when there is joined with that a deliverance from bodily Troubles also.
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A benefit, whereof many thousands in this land are partakers, which their fellow brethren in other nations, being as Israel was in Egypt, Iuda in Babylon oppressed with idolatry, would thinke they obtained an vnualuable benefit,
A benefit, whereof many thousands in this land Are partakers, which their fellow brothers in other Nations, being as Israel was in Egypt, Iuda in Babylon oppressed with idolatry, would think they obtained an unvaluable benefit,
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if they might haue freedome from it. And so they may well thinke:
if they might have freedom from it. And so they may well think:
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For oh what a liberty is it both to soule and body? and yet we may haue it with farre more ease then they had it;
For o what a liberty is it both to soul and body? and yet we may have it with Far more ease then they had it;
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that is, without trauell or iourney.
that is, without travel or journey.
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And although they cannot value it in any sort according to the worth of it, who haue neuer felt the burthen of a troubled conscience, and bodily vexations;
And although they cannot valve it in any sort according to the worth of it, who have never felt the burden of a troubled conscience, and bodily vexations;
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yet wee that haue, though they bee nothing so grieuous as they had;
yet we that have, though they be nothing so grievous as they had;
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we (I say) are euery day (that we rise out of our beds to doe our necessarie businesse) to confesse this marueilous worke of God for our deliuerance.
we (I say) Are every day (that we rise out of our Beds to do our necessary business) to confess this marvelous work of God for our deliverance.
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And yet I deny not, but that other benefits of God are to bee sought for also;
And yet I deny not, but that other benefits of God Are to be sought for also;
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as the enioying of the sincere preaching of the Gospell to the further welfare of our soules,
as the enjoying of the sincere preaching of the Gospel to the further welfare of our Souls,
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and things necessary for this present life, that so there may want no encouragement to Gods seruice.
and things necessary for this present life, that so there may want no encouragement to God's service.
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But howsoeuer the Lord should denie vs the one, I meane plentie for our bodies, which yet for many yeers he hath most gratiously yeelded and granted vs:
But howsoever the Lord should deny us the one, I mean plenty for our bodies, which yet for many Years he hath most graciously yielded and granted us:
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yet we should contend for the other, I meane sound and sauing knowledge by an happie and sound ministery, by all meanes,
yet we should contend for the other, I mean found and Saving knowledge by an happy and found Ministry, by all means,
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if possibly wee may enioy it.
if possibly we may enjoy it.
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Which I speake to the iust reproofe of all such as doe onely regard their outward estate in the world, little or nothing looking after the benefit of true happinesse by their soules welfare:
Which I speak to the just reproof of all such as do only regard their outward estate in the world, little or nothing looking After the benefit of true happiness by their Souls welfare:
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forecasting altogether to plant themselues ther, whither the hope of earthly commodities doth leade them.
forecasting altogether to plant themselves there, whither the hope of earthly commodities does lead them.
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And though the townes, families, and kindreds be neuer so prophane and superstitious, to the which they make hast, yet that they little regard;
And though the Towns, families, and kindreds be never so profane and superstitious, to the which they make haste, yet that they little regard;
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but so as commodity and honour may be gotten (as their common question is, may we looke for any good there?) they will dwell, there they will liue and dei, and there they will match and leaue their children to remaine after them.
but so as commodity and honour may be got (as their Common question is, may we look for any good there?) they will dwell, there they will live and dei, and there they will match and leave their children to remain After them.
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But as from holding them from the infection of Popery, or labouring to shield them vnder a setled good ministery,
But as from holding them from the infection of Popery, or labouring to shield them under a settled good Ministry,
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and so to minde and seeke their saluation, it is no part of their thought.
and so to mind and seek their salvation, it is no part of their Thought.
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Nay there bee thousands in this land that lust after the seruitude of Popish Egypt againe;
Nay there bee thousands in this land that lust After the servitude of Popish Egypt again;
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earnestly desiring that day (which God turne away) the Lord forgiue it them, (as our Sauiour prayed for them that crucified him) they know not what they do.
earnestly desiring that day (which God turn away) the Lord forgive it them, (as our Saviour prayed for them that Crucified him) they know not what they do.
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So farre are they from thankfulnesse for their freedome, that they are voluntary slaues vnder that Pharaoh of Rome, euen in their owne countrey.
So Far Are they from thankfulness for their freedom, that they Are voluntary slaves under that Pharaoh of Rome, even in their own country.
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But to returne and so to draw to an end, let it be counted of vs a rare and singular mercy of God, to be free from great calamities,
But to return and so to draw to an end, let it be counted of us a rare and singular mercy of God, to be free from great calamities,
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and extremities both of soule and body, as these Israelites were, who were deliuered out of Egypt, and the bondage thereof.
and extremities both of soul and body, as these Israelites were, who were Delivered out of Egypt, and the bondage thereof.
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And by occasion of this which I say, this I further adde, that such as liue void of grieuous paines and diseases, (as well as Egyptian bondage) which others,
And by occasion of this which I say, this I further add, that such as live void of grievous pains and diseases, (as well as Egyptian bondage) which Others,
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yea and those many of Gods deare children are vnder, as the stone, collicke, gowts, vlcers, gripings, and such like;
yea and those many of God's deer children Are under, as the stone, colic, gowts, ulcers, gripings, and such like;
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also such as be not in vtter penury and want, nor yoked with vnquiet, vnkind and supestitious companions in marriage,
also such as be not in utter penury and want, nor yoked with unquiet, unkind and supestitious Sodales in marriage,
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nor with vnmercifull land lords, and cruell ouerseers and gouernours (which doe make their life wearisome to them,
nor with unmerciful land Lords, and cruel Overseers and Governors (which do make their life wearisome to them,
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and consume all their cheerefulnesse and comfort, as as the moth eateth vp the beauty of a garment) let all such (I say) beare their other pettie and small discommodities, troubles,
and consume all their cheerfulness and Comfort, as as the moth Eateth up the beauty of a garment) let all such (I say) bear their other Petty and small Discomforts, Troubles,
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and visitations, patiently and contentedly, and bee highly thankfull for that they are deliuered from farre greater:
and visitations, patiently and contentedly, and be highly thankful for that they Are Delivered from Far greater:
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yea and let them acknowledge, that if with freedome from these and the like, they hold sound peace with God,
yea and let them acknowledge, that if with freedom from these and the like, they hold found peace with God,
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and bee free from the stings of an euill conscience also, that they enioy a peece of a paradise, though in a meane condition:
and be free from the stings of an evil conscience also, that they enjoy a piece of a paradise, though in a mean condition:
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and let them pitie those which are in such depths of griefe, that their feruent prayes may moue the Lord to pity them also:
and let them pity those which Are in such depths of grief, that their fervent prays may move the Lord to pity them also:
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and let them that be free from them, resolue with themselues and endeauour to vse their liberty and health to all possible good doing.
and let them that be free from them, resolve with themselves and endeavour to use their liberty and health to all possible good doing.
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And yet let this bee knowne also, that where God layeth these great burthens vpon some of his, hee giueth them the greater grace to goe meekely vnder them.
And yet let this be known also, that where God Layeth these great burdens upon Some of his, he gives them the greater grace to go meekly under them.
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And let vs beware, lest through our security and negligence God may iustly vpbraid vs with his benefits (as heere he doth Israel) that hauing elbowroome and liberty to serue God in our places and callings, without any to disturbe vs,
And let us beware, lest through our security and negligence God may justly upbraid us with his benefits (as Here he does Israel) that having elbowroom and liberty to serve God in our places and callings, without any to disturb us,
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or hold vs vnder, we enbondage our selues by an ill conscience, loosenesse, security, earthlinesse, and the like euils, by which our life should be as irksome as in Egypt, or Babell.
or hold us under, we enbondage our selves by an ill conscience, looseness, security, earthliness, and the like evils, by which our life should be as irksome as in Egypt, or Babel.
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The second benefit heere mentioned, that God bestowed vpon them, was, that he brought them into the fruitful land in which they dwelt, which was a farre greater matter then the former;
The second benefit Here mentioned, that God bestowed upon them, was, that he brought them into the fruitful land in which they dwelled, which was a Far greater matter then the former;
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as shewing them plainly that he thought it not enough to deliuer them out of bondage,
as showing them plainly that he Thought it not enough to deliver them out of bondage,
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except hee filled them with good things also.
except he filled them with good things also.
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He had done much for them if hee had onely deliuered them out of that fearefull bondage,
He had done much for them if he had only Delivered them out of that fearful bondage,
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though hee had left them in the wildernesse;
though he had left them in the Wilderness;
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but to bring them also into that fruitfull land, and to giue it to them, oh admirable kindnesse!
but to bring them also into that fruitful land, and to give it to them, o admirable kindness!
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Behold then heere the great bountifulnesse of God, that hee can as well and willingly giue abundance to his children,
Behold then Here the great bountifulness of God, that he can as well and willingly give abundance to his children,
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as keep them out of great troubles.
as keep them out of great Troubles.
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He is not therby wasted nor diminished in his blessings, by giuing them out & liberally bestowing them;
He is not thereby wasted nor diminished in his blessings, by giving them out & liberally bestowing them;
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being a fountain of riches neuer drawne dry. So he said to the posterity of his people:
being a fountain of riches never drawn dry. So he said to the posterity of his people:
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Oh that Israel would haue hearkened to me, and haue walked in my waies; I would soone haue brought downe their enemies:
O that Israel would have harkened to me, and have walked in my ways; I would soon have brought down their enemies:
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I would haue fed them with the fat of wheat, and with honey out of the rocke.
I would have fed them with the fat of wheat, and with honey out of the rock.
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Neither neede we thinke that he standeth at it to giue vs these, whose honour it is to bestow great things;
Neither need we think that he Stands At it to give us these, whose honour it is to bestow great things;
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and hath already giuen vs the greatest of all; euen his owne sonne; and therefore can much more afford vs these smaller benefits also.
and hath already given us the greatest of all; even his own son; and Therefore can much more afford us these smaller benefits also.
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As we know that he did giue great riches to Abraham, Isaac, Iob, and to other his faithfull seruants, whom he loued dearely.
As we know that he did give great riches to Abraham, Isaac, Job, and to other his faithful Servants, whom he loved dearly.
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And wee in this land haue good proofe hereof, in that (with deliuerance from bondage) we haue the Gospell, peace, gouernment, plentie, and such like.
And we in this land have good proof hereof, in that (with deliverance from bondage) we have the Gospel, peace, government, plenty, and such like.
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for when that earthly countrey was promised our fathers, they enioyed it not, but liued strangers in it,
for when that earthly country was promised our Father's, they enjoyed it not, but lived Strangers in it,
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And more particularly, we in this land haue cause to admire the goodnesse of God, in deliuering vs from the cursed practises of those Iesuites & Locusts, whom that beast hath sent forth to destroy vs, Prince, Nobles, Magistrates, Ministers:
And more particularly, we in this land have cause to admire the Goodness of God, in delivering us from the cursed practises of those Iesuites & Locusts, whom that beast hath sent forth to destroy us, Prince, Nobles, Magistrates, Ministers:
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and to root out Church and policie among vs, and bring in darkenesse and confusion againe.
and to root out Church and policy among us, and bring in darkness and confusion again.
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Wee owe (doubtlesse) as great thankes to God for these mercies (and specially in the late Treason) as Israel did for their freedome out of Egypt,
we owe (doubtless) as great thanks to God for these Mercies (and specially in the late Treason) as Israel did for their freedom out of Egypt,
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and the ouerthrow of Pharaoh when he pursued them.
and the overthrow of Pharaoh when he pursued them.
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Now then to this common obiection, why God doth not enrich so his faithfull ones in this latter age? (which obiection many are readier to put forth questions,
Now then to this Common objection, why God does not enrich so his faithful ones in this latter age? (which objection many Are Readier to put forth questions,
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then to take any adswere to it) for (say they) though men of the world haue great substance,
then to take any adswere to it) for (say they) though men of the world have great substance,
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and swim in wealth and riches; yet Gods people are seldome so; but are held downe with pouerty and wants;
and swim in wealth and riches; yet God's people Are seldom so; but Are held down with poverty and Wants;
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in so much as one is hardly able to relieue another; and thereby also (they say) they doe the lesse good in bringing on,
in so much as one is hardly able to relieve Another; and thereby also (they say) they do the less good in bringing on,
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and perswading to religion, seeing they whom they goe about to perswade, doe feare that their God loueth them not whom they serue, seeing hee bestoweth not wealth vpon them,
and persuading to Religion, seeing they whom they go about to persuade, do Fear that their God loves them not whom they serve, seeing he bestoweth not wealth upon them,
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as he doth vpon others who are not for the most part, especially in some places, religious at all:
as he does upon Others who Are not for the most part, especially in Some places, religious At all:
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also they feare that if they themselues should bee religious, euen they should become poore also.
also they Fear that if they themselves should be religious, even they should become poor also.
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This (I say) troubles many, them therefore I answere after this manner.
This (I say) Troubles many, them Therefore I answer After this manner.
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To doe them good, hee is ready to bestow riches vpon them, and better things also.
To do them good, he is ready to bestow riches upon them, and better things also.
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As he said to Ieroboam, when of a seruant he made him a King:
As he said to Jeroboam, when of a servant he made him a King:
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If this had not been enough, I would (saith hee) haue giuen thee more: If then to him a bad man hee would haue giuen more, If this had not been enough, I would (Says he) have given thee more: If then to him a bad man he would have given more,
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if hee had vsed that well;
if he had used that well;
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then who doubteth but that he would be liberally handed to his deare children, if it were for their good? But otherwise (indeed) hee thinketh them better held backe then bestowed;
then who doubteth but that he would be liberally handed to his deer children, if it were for their good? But otherwise (indeed) he Thinketh them better held back then bestowed;
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as he answered by Saint Iames, when they asked, they obtained not, because they asked amisse;
as he answered by Saint James, when they asked, they obtained not, Because they asked amiss;
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that is, to bestow the things they asked, vpon their lusts but if they might haue bettered by them, hee would haue liberally giuen vnto them.
that is, to bestow the things they asked, upon their Lustiest but if they might have bettered by them, he would have liberally given unto them.
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And as he answered Paul, when hee gaue him not that which hee asked (and yet that which he asked was a better thing then riches) my grace is sufficient for thee:
And as he answered Paul, when he gave him not that which he asked (and yet that which he asked was a better thing then riches) my grace is sufficient for thee:
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so in denying them to his faithfull seruants, he giueth his grace, which worketh contentment in them, and thereby though their outward estate bee weake, hee yet euen in that, keepes them from the noisome euils of the dayes they liue in, that I say no more.
so in denying them to his faithful Servants, he gives his grace, which works contentment in them, and thereby though their outward estate be weak, he yet even in that, keeps them from the noisome evils of the days they live in, that I say no more.
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And further to answere them, they must hold this for a truth, that euery mans estate wherein God setteth him (I say not that which hee by his sinne hath brought vpon him) is best for him,
And further to answer them, they must hold this for a truth, that every men estate wherein God sets him (I say not that which he by his sin hath brought upon him) is best for him,
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as we in the Lords prayer are well taught, when wee are directed to aske our daily bread;
as we in the lords prayer Are well taught, when we Are directed to ask our daily bred;
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euen such successe in our estate, poore or rich, as our heauenly father seeth best for vs,
even such success in our estate, poor or rich, as our heavenly father sees best for us,
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euen that is our daily bread, with the which we must be contented.
even that is our daily bred, with the which we must be contented.
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And yet this is further to be added, that hee that hath meate, drinke, and apparell, he is not to bee counted poore,
And yet this is further to be added, that he that hath meat, drink, and apparel, he is not to be counted poor,
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when indeed the wealthiest hath no more, neither is better satisfied with that which he hath then such an one being gratious:
when indeed the Wealthiest hath not more, neither is better satisfied with that which he hath then such an one being gracious:
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and as for the superfluity that he hath, which is counted his glory, how commonly doe we see it to become his bane? And where is the man that is not the worse for his wealth, it being his strong hold, which maketh him bolder to sinne, that way that he is most carried by his sensuality, much more then the poore man dare do.
and as for the superfluity that he hath, which is counted his glory, how commonly do we see it to become his bane? And where is the man that is not the Worse for his wealth, it being his strong hold, which makes him bolder to sin, that Way that he is most carried by his sensuality, much more then the poor man Dare do.
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And though God setteth vp some, it is for their triall, and for the maintaining of all estates,
And though God sets up Some, it is for their trial, and for the maintaining of all estates,
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& preseruing of fellowship in the Church and Common wealth.
& preserving of fellowship in the Church and Common wealth.
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And as for the godly, they should not want wealth, but that it is for the most part, vsed of many euen of them, to snare and entangle them in this deceiueable world;
And as for the godly, they should not want wealth, but that it is for the most part, used of many even of them, to snare and entangle them in this deceivable world;
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which as the beast that is caught by the hornes in the bushes and briers; and as a man with bolts on his heeles is holden from running:
which as the beast that is caught by the horns in the Bushes and briers; and as a man with bolts on his heals is held from running:
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so doth it hold them back from running apace to the heauenly life.
so does it hold them back from running apace to the heavenly life.
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Neither let this trouble any, that while most of the godly want, our fathers vnder the law,
Neither let this trouble any, that while most of the godly want, our Father's under the law,
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and before the comming of Christ, had great wealth and possessions; and yet were godly and saued;
and before the coming of christ, had great wealth and possessions; and yet were godly and saved;
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and therefore if God loued vs, he would as well bestow them vpon vs now:
and Therefore if God loved us, he would as well bestow them upon us now:
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for wee must know that his outward seruice then was more costly then now it is, which required more wealth:
for we must know that his outward service then was more costly then now it is, which required more wealth:
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and moreouer they had one vse of their riches, which we haue not that by these earthly things, God did figure out to them things heauenly;
and moreover they had one use of their riches, which we have not that by these earthly things, God did figure out to them things heavenly;
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as by the earthly Canaan, hee did the heauenly Ierusalem:
as by the earthly Canaan, he did the heavenly Ierusalem:
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but they in those promises looked further, that is, for a better, which they enioyed. This that hath been said may fully answere the question.
but they in those promises looked further, that is, for a better, which they enjoyed. This that hath been said may Fully answer the question.
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I conclude therefore, that God can freely and willingly bestow liberall portions vpon his faithfull seruants,
I conclude Therefore, that God can freely and willingly bestow liberal portions upon his faithful Servants,
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as well as keepe them out of great calamities, if he see it to be best for them when their estate is weake:
as well as keep them out of great calamities, if he see it to be best for them when their estate is weak:
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and seeing it were not like to be good for them to enioy, which he thinkes not good to giue them, let them the more contentedly labour to be without it.
and seeing it were not like to be good for them to enjoy, which he thinks not good to give them, let them the more contentedly labour to be without it.
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Now followeth the third benefit heere mentioned, and that he had promised that hee would neuer breake couenant with them.
Now follows the third benefit Here mentioned, and that he had promised that he would never break Covenant with them.
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Heere the Lord may seeme to giue them great aduantage:
Here the Lord may seem to give them great advantage:
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for if hee binde himselfe thus to them, they being such as did oft times (as they are charged heere to haue done) breake their couenant toward him, it may seeme that hee is tied to them, that he shall neuer breake his couenant with them, seeing he hath promised so vnto them whatsoeuer they doe,
for if he bind himself thus to them, they being such as did oft times (as they Are charged Here to have done) break their Covenant towards him, it may seem that he is tied to them, that he shall never break his Covenant with them, seeing he hath promised so unto them whatsoever they do,
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or howsoeuer they breake theirs, or behaue themselues toward him.
or howsoever they break theirs, or behave themselves towards him.
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Then the which what is more absurd? For the answering of this therefore, and for the vnderstanding these words of the verse, two things are to be considered:
Then the which what is more absurd? For the answering of this Therefore, and for the understanding these words of the verse, two things Are to be considered:
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One is, of what couenant hee speaketh, when he saith, he had granted this vnto them, that he would neuer breake it.
One is, of what Covenant he speaks, when he Says, he had granted this unto them, that he would never break it.
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The other, whether hee spake this simply; or vpon a condition; namely, if they should obey him.
The other, whither he spoke this simply; or upon a condition; namely, if they should obey him.
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These two being answered, will make the matter cleare.
These two being answered, will make the matter clear.
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Now for the first, wee are to know, that by the couenant heere mentioned, hee neither meaneth the particular couenant which hee entreth into with the faithfull, to be their God all sufficient for euer (for that hee will neuer goe from,
Now for the First, we Are to know, that by the Covenant Here mentioned, he neither means the particular Covenant which he entereth into with the faithful, to be their God all sufficient for ever (for that he will never go from,
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but whom he loueth, as he loued them ere they loued him, so to the end he loueth them, ) neither doth he meane the generall couenant of sending Christ to redeeme the world:
but whom he loves, as he loved them ere they loved him, so to the end he loves them,) neither does he mean the general Covenant of sending christ to Redeem the world:
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for the vnbeleefe of man could not make that promise of God frustrate, and of none effect:
for the unbelief of man could not make that promise of God frustrate, and of none Effect:
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but he meaneth the couenant of enioying the land peaceably, into which hee brought them, with all the commodities therein.
but he means the Covenant of enjoying the land peaceably, into which he brought them, with all the commodities therein.
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Now that couenant was made with them conditionally, if they should be obedient to him.
Now that Covenant was made with them conditionally, if they should be obedient to him.
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And this is the other thing, which I said was one of the two, which serueth for the better vnderstanding of this speech;
And this is the other thing, which I said was one of the two, which serveth for the better understanding of this speech;
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where he saith by his messenger, that hee had made a couenant with them, which hee would neuer breake;
where he Says by his Messenger, that he had made a Covenant with them, which he would never break;
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and that was, if they should endeauour to walke with him, hee would continue them in that good land which hee had giuen them, and blesse them therein;
and that was, if they should endeavour to walk with him, he would continue them in that good land which he had given them, and bless them therein;
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otherwise he would bee free from his promise, and hee would cast them out after long bearing their disobedience,
otherwise he would be free from his promise, and he would cast them out After long bearing their disobedience,
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and punish them sundry waies in the meane season.
and Punish them sundry ways in the mean season.
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And euen so he did to them, seeing they kept not couenant with him as he required of them,
And even so he did to them, seeing they kept not Covenant with him as he required of them,
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and which he bound them to, as in the next verse is to be seene. And this for the clearing of the forementioned doubt.
and which he bound them to, as in the next verse is to be seen. And this for the clearing of the forementioned doubt.
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This point being thus determined, doth minister this heauenly instruction to vs, that if we did faithfully,
This point being thus determined, does minister this heavenly instruction to us, that if we did faithfully,
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and with a good hart set our selues to obey the Lord, and yet I meane no otherwise,
and with a good heart Set our selves to obey the Lord, and yet I mean no otherwise,
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then as may of vs be performed, he would doe great things for vs euen in this world:
then as may of us be performed, he would do great things for us even in this world:
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he would feede vs with good things, euen with the bread of wheat, and that the finest,
he would feed us with good things, even with the bred of wheat, and that the Finest,
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as hee saith in the Psalme; and other earthly blessings answerable:
as he Says in the Psalm; and other earthly blessings answerable:
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and would not suffer the proud to domineere ouer his inheritance, but soone bring them down.
and would not suffer the proud to domineer over his inheritance, but soon bring them down.
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And yet wee must know, that if his owne people shall sinne against him, he will correct them with the rod,
And yet we must know, that if his own people shall sin against him, he will correct them with the rod,
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and often withdraw from them the sweet fruit of his fauour, and the light of his countenance, which was wont to refresh and comfort their soules:
and often withdraw from them the sweet fruit of his favour, and the Light of his countenance, which was wont to refresh and Comfort their Souls:
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so that euen the priuiledges which issue from this couenant, may in great part, and for a great while lie drowned in them and be to seeke,
so that even the privileges which issue from this Covenant, may in great part, and for a great while lie drowned in them and be to seek,
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as ioy, peace, confidence in prayer, with such like, and their temporary benefits vtterly lost.
as joy, peace, confidence in prayer, with such like, and their temporary benefits utterly lost.
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Oh therefore notwithstanding many large and great and worthie promises be made to vs, yet when wee doe not labour to be faithfull in our couenant,
O Therefore notwithstanding many large and great and worthy promises be made to us, yet when we do not labour to be faithful in our Covenant,
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but take our liberty amisse, euery one his way, as he thinkes good:
but take our liberty amiss, every one his Way, as he thinks good:
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behold, our sinnes depriue vs of many blessings which we might haue enioyed, and hold many good things from vs, as Ieremie saith,
behold, our Sins deprive us of many blessings which we might have enjoyed, and hold many good things from us, as Ieremie Says,
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and bring many euils vpon vs:
and bring many evils upon us:
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and euen so the Prophet Esay witnesseth, though the Lords hand is not shortened that he cannot saue,
and even so the Prophet Isaiah Witnesseth, though the lords hand is not shortened that he cannot save,
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neither is his eare heauie, that it cannot heare, yet your iniquities (saith he) haue separated betwixt you and your God,
neither is his ear heavy, that it cannot hear, yet your iniquities (Says he) have separated betwixt you and your God,
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So that if these things be rightly weighed, it may truly be said, what we will not suffer the Lord to doe vs good,
So that if these things be rightly weighed, it may truly be said, what we will not suffer the Lord to do us good,
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nor to fill vs with his blessings, as hee is ready to doe; euen we our selues, because wee will not cease to prouoke him.
nor to fill us with his blessings, as he is ready to do; even we our selves, Because we will not cease to provoke him.
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And this is liuely laid out by the Prophet Amos, where he saith, that it rained vpon one peece of ground, and not vpon another:
And this is lively laid out by the Prophet Amos, where he Says, that it reigned upon one piece of ground, and not upon Another:
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and wherefore was it, but for the sinne of those that possesse it? contrary to our blind reason, who looke (as Sampson did) that it should alway goe well with vs, howsoeuer we deale with God,
and Wherefore was it, but for the sin of those that possess it? contrary to our blind reason, who look (as Sampson did) that it should always go well with us, howsoever we deal with God,
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or defraud him of his due, breaking couenant with him. If this be so, then our Sauiour agreeth well with it;
or defraud him of his due, breaking Covenant with him. If this be so, then our Saviour agreeth well with it;
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who saith, The meeke shall inherite the earth: for that which they haue, shall bee sweeter to them,
who Says, The meek shall inherit the earth: for that which they have, shall be Sweeten to them,
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then great riches of the vngodly; and it shall multiply also when God seeth good.
then great riches of the ungodly; and it shall multiply also when God sees good.
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So that it might make one to maruell to see them who are counted Gods people, many times to run so greedily after the world,
So that it might make one to marvel to see them who Are counted God's people, many times to run so greedily After the world,
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and the vaine allurements of it, in such wise, that they go backe in grace as fast,
and the vain allurements of it, in such wise, that they go back in grace as fast,
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as though Gods caring for them were nothing like their owne;
as though God's caring for them were nothing like their own;
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and as though they had forgotten that he promiseth sufficient wealth to a godly life, godlinesse hauing the promises of things both earthly and heauenly;
and as though they had forgotten that he promises sufficient wealth to a godly life, godliness having the promises of things both earthly and heavenly;
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and yet so it is with them, that he who can catch fastest, imagines he shall speed best:
and yet so it is with them, that he who can catch fastest, imagines he shall speed best:
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when all may see that they who seeke to be guided by God, haue best successe and blessing, others going without it.
when all may see that they who seek to be guided by God, have best success and blessing, Others going without it.
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But whereas they obiect, that they are richest for the most part who sauour no goodnesse;
But whereas they Object, that they Are Richest for the most part who savour no Goodness;
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that ought to trouble no man, for full soone shall the riches of iniquity, and those riches that cause it, right soone (I say) shall they betake them to their wings,
that ought to trouble no man, for full soon shall the riches of iniquity, and those riches that cause it, right soon (I say) shall they betake them to their wings,
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and leaue the reconing behinde to bee made, by them who haue ill gotten and spent them, which shall be little to their liking:
and leave the reckoning behind to be made, by them who have ill got and spent them, which shall be little to their liking:
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for know we this, that they are neuer to be counted blessings, without the grace of vsing them aright.
for know we this, that they Are never to be counted blessings, without the grace of using them aright.
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THE ELEVENTH SERMON CONTINVED VPON THE SAME TEXT, Vers. 2. 3. VERS. 2. Ye shall make no couenant with the inhabitants of this land, &c.
THE ELEVENTH SERMON CONTINUED UPON THE SAME TEXT, Vers. 2. 3. VERS. 2. You shall make no Covenant with the inhabitants of this land, etc.
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THe second verse now followeth, wherein the couenant in the behalfe of the people, is set downe,
THe second verse now follows, wherein the Covenant in the behalf of the people, is Set down,
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as it is on Gods behalfe in the former verse. For a couenant is betwixt two parties at the least.
as it is on God's behalf in the former verse. For a Covenant is betwixt two parties At the least.
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The points of their couenant are these two; one, that they should make no league with the inhabitants of the land;
The points of their Covenant Are these two; one, that they should make no league with the inhabitants of the land;
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the other, that they should breake their altars downe.
the other, that they should break their Altars down.
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Then hee findeth fault with them, not for Idolatry wee see, (which as yet they had not fallen to) but for the not keeping of their couenant.
Then he finds fault with them, not for Idolatry we see, (which as yet they had not fallen to) but for the not keeping of their Covenant.
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And hauing clearly conuinced them, he expostulateth with them, and asketh them why they had done so,
And having clearly convinced them, he expostulateth with them, and asks them why they had done so,
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as if hee had been ready to heare their excuse, if they could alleage any; if not, their sinne must needs be the greater.
as if he had been ready to hear their excuse, if they could allege any; if not, their sin must needs be the greater.
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After this hee proceedeth to shew the punishments that should bee inflicted on them: and they were three.
After this he Proceedeth to show the punishments that should be inflicted on them: and they were three.
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The first, that hee would not expell these nations for them: and what then? The other two arose from that:
The First, that he would not expel these Nations for them: and what then? The other two arose from that:
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for it followed then, that they should abide still in the land, to the great hurt and annoyance of the of Israelites who dwelt there.
for it followed then, that they should abide still in the land, to the great hurt and annoyance of the of Israelites who dwelled there.
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And the two waies, as I haue said: first, that they should be as thornes to pricke them, and put them to paine:
And the two ways, as I have said: First, that they should be as thorns to prick them, and put them to pain:
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the other, they should be as snares, in which they should be taken, and caught with their sinnes:
the other, they should be as snares, in which they should be taken, and caught with their Sins:
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and when they should afterward fal to their Idolatry, they should most grieuously be punished.
and when they should afterwards fall to their Idolatry, they should most grievously be punished.
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These things being thus set downe, wee may obserue these foure things in these two verses: first their couenant with God:
These things being thus Set down, we may observe these foure things in these two Verses: First their Covenant with God:
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secondly, the conuicting them by the Angell, of breaking it: thirdly, the Lords expostulating with them for it:
secondly, the convicting them by the Angel, of breaking it: Thirdly, the lords expostulating with them for it:
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fourthly, the punishment threatened for it.
fourthly, the punishment threatened for it.
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Concerning the first, in this that the people was bound to couenant with God, as he did with them, learne all of vs, that if wee will looke for benefit by Gods couenant made with vs, we must enter into couenant with him,
Concerning the First, in this that the people was bound to Covenant with God, as he did with them, Learn all of us, that if we will look for benefit by God's Covenant made with us, we must enter into Covenant with him,
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and looke to bee faithfull in keeping it with him: which I speake not as though wee may claime any thing by due desert thereby,
and look to be faithful in keeping it with him: which I speak not as though we may claim any thing by due desert thereby,
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but that wee may know that God hath so appointed, and we ought to performe it accordingly.
but that we may know that God hath so appointed, and we ought to perform it accordingly.
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And though God maketh promise here but of earthly benefits, yet in other places he couenanteth with his, to giue them heauenly also;
And though God makes promise Here but of earthly benefits, yet in other places he Covenanteth with his, to give them heavenly also;
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as pardon of their sins, and life eternall, and he will most surely keepe promise in both.
as pardon of their Sins, and life Eternal, and he will most surely keep promise in both.
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So although the godly are bound heere onely to some particular duties, yet in the generall couenant, they are vrged both to beleeue those things which God promiseth them,
So although the godly Are bound Here only to Some particular duties, yet in the general Covenant, they Are urged both to believe those things which God promises them,
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and also to walke before God continually in their whole course, wherein yet their failings are not reckoned against them, which by frailty they offend in:
and also to walk before God continually in their Whole course, wherein yet their failings Are not reckoned against them, which by frailty they offend in:
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but if any will boldly tempt God, being carelesse in looking to their couenant; let such know that God will not bee mocked, their sinne will finde them out.
but if any will boldly tempt God, being careless in looking to their Covenant; let such know that God will not be mocked, their sin will find them out.
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And so vnderstand it of particular couenants, such as this was that God made heere with this people.
And so understand it of particular Covenants, such as this was that God made Here with this people.
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If hee promise to blesse them in their marriage, earthly affaires and businesse, with such like,
If he promise to bless them in their marriage, earthly affairs and business, with such like,
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if they bee faithfull therein, as they couenant; then if they faile, and bee falsehearted, God is free from his word and promise.
if they be faithful therein, as they Covenant; then if they fail, and be False-hearted, God is free from his word and promise.
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The next thing in the couenant is, that God in forbidding them fellowship with those nations,
The next thing in the Covenant is, that God in forbidding them fellowship with those Nations,
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and commanding them to pull downe their altars, on which they were wont to offer to their false gods, did thereby cut off occasion from them of committing Idolatry:
and commanding them to pull down their Altars, on which they were wont to offer to their false God's, did thereby Cut off occasion from them of committing Idolatry:
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teaching vs thereby, that if we will auoide the occasions of euill, we shall also be kept from the euils themselues, yea grosse sinnes;
teaching us thereby, that if we will avoid the occasions of evil, we shall also be kept from the evils themselves, yea gross Sins;
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as idolatry, drunkennesse, adultery and the like, though we be very prone to commit them.
as idolatry, Drunkenness, adultery and the like, though we be very prove to commit them.
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And yet on the contrary, if we will not shunne the occasions of them, and the meanes that leade to them, we shall vndoubtedly fall into them.
And yet on the contrary, if we will not shun the occasions of them, and the means that lead to them, we shall undoubtedly fallen into them.
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Take one for example, the most common of the rest.
Take one for Exampl, the most Common of the rest.
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If we bee foolishly and vnbeseeming our profession snared with some woman, as hauing been caught by her eye lids,
If we be foolishly and unbeseeming our profession snared with Some woman, as having been caught by her eye lids,
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and taken with that which is precious in her; we must, to auoid the fowle and shamefull sin of adultery;
and taken with that which is precious in her; we must, to avoid the fowl and shameful since of adultery;
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first with chast Iob, to make a firme couenant not to looke vpon her:
First with chaste Job, to make a firm Covenant not to look upon her:
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secondly, neither talke of her, nor with her, whereby wee might easily nourish wicked lust and desires.
secondly, neither talk of her, nor with her, whereby we might Easily nourish wicked lust and Desires.
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And thirdly, come we not in her company if it may be, as godly Ioseph refused to doe,
And Thirdly, come we not in her company if it may be, as godly Ioseph refused to do,
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or at least looke wee not after her, neither let our thoughts linger nor carrie vs that way,
or At least look we not After her, neither let our thoughts linger nor carry us that Way,
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but by feruent prayer be chased away farre from her, and then there is no feare of committing the sinne,
but by fervent prayer be chased away Far from her, and then there is no Fear of committing the sin,
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or of falling into any further danger, for the word of the Lord hath spoken it.
or of falling into any further danger, for the word of the Lord hath spoken it.
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So I might say, many a man might haue eschewed murther, if hee could haue withdrawne his heart from wrath and reuenge;
So I might say, many a man might have Eschewed murder, if he could have withdrawn his heart from wrath and revenge;
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And all Christians ought to doe the same in their priuate houses, and places subiect to them,
And all Christians ought to do the same in their private houses, and places Subject to them,
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and so might many haue auoided oppression, and miserlinesse, if they could haue snibbed the first straying concupiscence and their vnlawfull desires after another mans commodity.
and so might many have avoided oppression, and miserliness, if they could have snibbed the First straying concupiscence and their unlawful Desires After Another men commodity.
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I propound these instances among the rest (not hauing time to speake of all,
I propound these instances among the rest (not having time to speak of all,
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or many,) for that the diuell spiteth the seruants of God, and seeketh more specially these waies to bring his malice to passe, casting a blindnesse vpon them, that they shall hardly see, no not when they be in great danger, till they be fallen into it, by being taken with the baite that he laid for them.
or many,) for that the Devil spiteth the Servants of God, and seeks more specially these ways to bring his malice to pass, casting a blindness upon them, that they shall hardly see, no not when they be in great danger, till they be fallen into it, by being taken with the bait that he laid for them.
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Yea wofull experience hath made vs to see this to be too true:
Yea woeful experience hath made us to see this to be too true:
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and they who haue broken out of this snare, know with what difficulty they haue escaped;
and they who have broken out of this snare, know with what difficulty they have escaped;
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and as for the common sort, who shew no great religion in their liues, there are few of them but are brought to shame,
and as for the Common sort, who show no great Religion in their lives, there Are few of them but Are brought to shame,
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if opportunity serue, some of these waies, or be made to hang downe their heads by reason of guilty consciences;
if opportunity serve, Some of these ways, or be made to hang down their Heads by reason of guilty Consciences;
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and such mischiefe both the one and the other might haue auoided, and namely vncleannesse one of the foulest,
and such mischief both the one and the other might have avoided, and namely uncleanness one of the Foulest,
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if they could haue been perswaded to shunne the occasions thereof, in keeping out of the company of such as by whom they become besotted and impotent;
if they could have been persuaded to shun the occasions thereof, in keeping out of the company of such as by whom they become besotted and impotent;
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and also if they could walke soberly in their particular callings by them, as hauing nothing to doe with them.
and also if they could walk soberly in their particular callings by them, as having nothing to do with them.
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So that we may see what good they get by their dalying, vnseasonable companying, and loose talking which they vse with women, which yet is one of the chiefe delights that the ciuill sort of men doe take,
So that we may see what good they get by their dallying, unseasonable companying, and lose talking which they use with women, which yet is one of the chief delights that the civil sort of men do take,
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and yet they would thinke they should haue great wrong offered them, if they should be warned of it.
and yet they would think they should have great wrong offered them, if they should be warned of it.
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But to come more particulerly to this couenant which the heads of Israel must keepe toward the Lord, of casting downe their alters,
But to come more particularly to this Covenant which the Heads of Israel must keep towards the Lord, of casting down their alters,
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and of hauing no fellowship with the Canaanites, they affoord a seuerall lesson.
and of having no fellowship with the Canaanites, they afford a several Lesson.
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By the first that I mentioned, this may bee learned, that Christian Magistrates are by their authority to pull downe all Idols,
By the First that I mentioned, this may be learned, that Christian Magistrates Are by their Authority to pull down all Idols,
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and abolish superstition both of the infidels and heretickes, and the occasions of Idolatry, and to purge their dominions and iurisdictions from such drosse and abominations.
and Abolah Superstition both of the Infidels and Heretics, and the occasions of Idolatry, and to purge their Dominions and jurisdictions from such dross and abominations.
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(Hezekiah brake downe the brasen serpent being abused, and called it Nehushton, that is, a peece of brasse.) And so much the rather, seeing Gods worship is simple and vncompounded, (Hezekiah brake down the brazen serpent being abused, and called it Nehushton, that is, a piece of brass.) And so much the rather, seeing God's worship is simple and uncompounded,
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and hee that addeth thereto any superstitious ceremony, tainteth the substance as much as lieth in him.
and he that adds thereto any superstitious ceremony, tainteth the substance as much as lies in him.
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as their fields, farmes, Chappels, &c. And yet let them take heed, that they attempt not to doe so out of their callings,
as their fields, farms, Chapels, etc. And yet let them take heed, that they attempt not to do so out of their callings,
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or in other mens houses, or other places where they haue no authority to meddle, vpon any deuotion or good intent (as they cal it) either to honor God,
or in other men's houses, or other places where they have no Authority to meddle, upon any devotion or good intent (as they call it) either to honour God,
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or benefit others, or though it were to winne the Idolaters themselues.
or benefit Others, or though it were to win the Idolaters themselves.
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For that course is not onely not ordained of God, to winne the Idolaters to sound religion, but also forbidden:
For that course is not only not ordained of God, to win the Idolaters to found Religion, but also forbidden:
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and other meanes, as the preaching of the word, conference, &c. are appointed to root the same out of mens hearts,
and other means, as the preaching of the word, conference, etc. Are appointed to root the same out of men's hearts,
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and to turn them from such blind deuotion. The other may bee tearmed zeale, but vnaduised, corrupt and sinfull;
and to turn them from such blind devotion. The other may be termed zeal, but unadvised, corrupt and sinful;
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neither of an wise Christian to be vsed. And this bee noted by occasion of the one part of the peoples couenant:
neither of an wise Christian to be used. And this be noted by occasion of the one part of the peoples Covenant:
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namely, that they must pull downe their alters.
namely, that they must pull down their alters.
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The other, to wit, that they should haue no fellowship with them, I haue, spoken of before, chap 1. vers.
The other, to wit, that they should have no fellowship with them, I have, spoken of before, chap 1. vers.
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last, saue onely that I spake not particularly of making marriages with Idolaters; which yet followeth by good and necessary consequent.
last, save only that I spoke not particularly of making marriages with Idolaters; which yet follows by good and necessary consequent.
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For if a priuate Christian fearing God, may haue no familiar conuersing with such, then much lesse in marriage making with them, which is the nearest fellowship of all other.
For if a private Christian fearing God, may have no familiar conversing with such, then much less in marriage making with them, which is the nearest fellowship of all other.
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And so I briefly conclude with the charge giuen by the Lord in Deuteronomie, Yee shall make no marriages with them, neither giue thy daughter to his sonne,
And so I briefly conclude with the charge given by the Lord in Deuteronomy, Ye shall make no marriages with them, neither give thy daughter to his son,
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nor take his daughter to thy sonne. nor take his daughter to thy son.
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Now the messenger of God hauing told the people of the couenant which they were bound to, he shewes them their sinne, that they had broke their couenant;
Now the Messenger of God having told the people of the Covenant which they were bound to, he shows them their sin, that they had broke their Covenant;
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and conuicteth them of it saying: ye haue not obeyed. Which being so spoken to them, they could not deny it.
and convicteth them of it saying: you have not obeyed. Which being so spoken to them, they could not deny it.
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And this Scripture teacheth, that men ought to bee conuinced of their sinne by the word of God,
And this Scripture Teaches, that men ought to be convinced of their sin by the word of God,
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and to haue them so proued to be iust prouocations of God, which yet they liue in,
and to have them so proved to be just provocations of God, which yet they live in,
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as that they may not bee able to denie them;
as that they may not be able to deny them;
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and all to the end they may the easilier be brought to repentance, and not onely told in preaching what is sinne, which I grant must be done;
and all to the end they may the easilier be brought to Repentance, and not only told in preaching what is sin, which I grant must be done;
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but as farre as may bee, they are to bee charged as guilty who are so:
but as Far as may be, they Are to be charged as guilty who Are so:
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and to bee vrged as they haue giuen cause, so farre as that they may be pricked in their consciences,
and to be urged as they have given cause, so Far as that they may be pricked in their Consciences,
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vnlesse their hearts be flinty, and so to say from their hearts, we haue sinned.
unless their hearts be flinty, and so to say from their hearts, we have sinned.
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And this is one principall point in preaching to be aimed at by Gods commandement to Timothy, where it is said, preach the word, in season and out of season, rebuke, conuince, and exhort with all lenity:
And this is one principal point in preaching to be aimed At by God's Commandment to Timothy, where it is said, preach the word, in season and out of season, rebuke, convince, and exhort with all lenity:
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and this conuincing is most auaileable, (through Gods blessing) among other meanes to awake the drowsie conscience,
and this convincing is most available, (through God's blessing) among other means to awake the drowsy conscience,
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and so to quiet and reforme it.
and so to quiet and reform it.
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This is that which our Sauiour foretelleth vs in Saint Iohns Gospell, that the spirit of God, that is, the power of the word inspired by the holy Ghost,
This is that which our Saviour foretelleth us in Saint Iohns Gospel, that the Spirit of God, that is, the power of the word inspired by the holy Ghost,
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and preached by his Apostles and Ministers after his resurrection, should conuince the world of sinne.
and preached by his Apostles and Ministers After his resurrection, should convince the world of sin.
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So we reade in the second of the Acts, that Peter proued against the Iewes,
So we read in the second of the Acts, that Peter proved against the Iewes,
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and conuicted them in their consciences that they had crucified the Lord of glory who consented thereto.
and convicted them in their Consciences that they had Crucified the Lord of glory who consented thereto.
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And it is said immediately following there, when they heard it, they were pricked in their hearts.
And it is said immediately following there, when they herd it, they were pricked in their hearts.
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Thus when Dauid could easily yeeld to the truth generally set downe to him by Nathan, but could goe no further;
Thus when David could Easily yield to the truth generally Set down to him by Nathan, but could go no further;
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namely, to see himselfe faulty, whose sinne reached to the heauens, the Prophet Nathan conuinced him, and told him, saying;
namely, to see himself faulty, whose sin reached to the heavens, the Prophet Nathan convinced him, and told him, saying;
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thou art the man that hath dealt so cruelly and wickedly;thou art the man that hath dealt so cruelly and wickedly;
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and then hee could say, I haue sinned. So in Sam. 24. when God had shewed Dauid his sinnes, in numbring the people, he repented and yeelded. vers. 17.
and then he could say, I have sinned. So in Sam. 24. when God had showed David his Sins, in numbering the people, he repented and yielded. vers. 17.
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Thus Paul dealt with the Romans, when he sought throughly to make odious to them their former ill course, What fruit had yee (saith hee) in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? their consciences bare them witnesse that that they had none.
Thus Paul dealt with the Roman, when he sought thoroughly to make odious to them their former ill course, What fruit had ye (Says he) in those things whereof you Are now ashamed? their Consciences bore them witness that that they had none.
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And as this kind of dealing with the people in our preaching is most profitable,
And as this kind of dealing with the people in our preaching is most profitable,
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and like to doe most good, so it is one of the hardest matters, namely, to rouze vp the conscience, and to conuince it.
and like to do most good, so it is one of the Hardest matters, namely, to rouse up the conscience, and to convince it.
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Profitable I say it is, for that if it be awaked and pricked, it cannot but acknowledge the sinne in all likelihood,
Profitable I say it is, for that if it be awaked and pricked, it cannot but acknowledge the sin in all likelihood,
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and bleed and so relent for it, and craue pardon, and abandon it, which is the direct way whereby the holy Ghost guideth men to saluation:
and bleed and so relent for it, and crave pardon, and abandon it, which is the Direct Way whereby the holy Ghost guideth men to salvation:
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but if any be drowsie and sleepy conscienced, so that they be not moued by hearing any reproofes,
but if any be drowsy and sleepy conscienced, so that they be not moved by hearing any reproofs,
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or doe striue against the light of their owne conscience, being conuinced which is more,
or do strive against the Light of their own conscience, being convinced which is more,
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or wax hardened, which is worst of all, and a most vnkind abusing of that gratious worke of God in them:
or wax hardened, which is worst of all, and a most unkind abusing of that gracious work of God in them:
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I bewaile their case, for they not onely receiue not any benefit thereby, but doe waxe worse,
I bewail their case, for they not only receive not any benefit thereby, but do wax Worse,
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and so depart from God, so as they seldome returne to him againe (for the most of them) of which sort Iudas was, and some others.
and so depart from God, so as they seldom return to him again (for the most of them) of which sort Iudas was, and Some Others.
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And yet these shifts men will vse when they are conuicted:
And yet these shifts men will use when they Are convicted:
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for either they are not pricked, or struggle against it and seeke to shift it off;
for either they Are not pricked, or struggle against it and seek to shift it off;
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or else they are hardened by the deceitfulnesse of sinne; all which ought most carefully to be taken heed of.
or Else they Are hardened by the deceitfulness of sin; all which ought most carefully to be taken heed of.
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To returne therfore, it is profitable for the hearers to be oftentimes conuinced, and otherwise our ministery doth them little good,
To return Therefore, it is profitable for the hearers to be oftentimes convinced, and otherwise our Ministry does them little good,
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but so it is also hard to winde in with them, and to pierce their hearts, as I said;
but so it is also hard to wind in with them, and to pierce their hearts, as I said;
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I meane to bring the hearers to this point, that they shall cry out and say, euery one for his owne part, I haue sinned.
I mean to bring the hearers to this point, that they shall cry out and say, every one for his own part, I have sinned.
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For concerning the ministers, who should bee one speciall meanes to doe it: they, for the most part abstaine from this worke altogether;
For Concerning the Ministers, who should be one special means to do it: they, for the most part abstain from this work altogether;
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either winding vp all in obscurity, that they are not vnderstood, or at least contenting themselues with the bare propounding of the truth, without applying it to the conscience,
either winding up all in obscurity, that they Are not understood, or At least contenting themselves with the bore propounding of the truth, without applying it to the conscience,
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or discouering the corruption of the heart, that so the hearer may not escape. This worke they leaue to the peoples discretion.
or discovering the corruption of the heart, that so the hearer may not escape. This work they leave to the peoples discretion.
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And alas they are so farre from working the word vpon themselues, that they haue many starting holes and excuses for their sinnes,
And alas they Are so Far from working the word upon themselves, that they have many starting holes and excuses for their Sins,
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and extenuate them, and alleage their owne infirmities, and other mens examples, so that though they be stricken by our preaching as with an arrow,
and extenuate them, and allege their own infirmities, and other men's Examples, so that though they be stricken by our preaching as with an arrow,
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yet they be harnessed and bumbaced in such wise, that they will shift off the blow,
yet they be harnessed and bumbaced in such wise, that they will shift off the blow,
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and not bee wounded thereby, but rather will follow their owne euill courses the more,
and not be wounded thereby, but rather will follow their own evil courses the more,
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and harden their hearts still, who may well set the best side outward (I denie not) and for a while carrie a faire shew,
and harden their hearts still, who may well Set the best side outward (I deny not) and for a while carry a fair show,
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as though all were well with them, but God knoweth their harts, and let them be sure that their sinne shall find them out,
as though all were well with them, but God Knoweth their hearts, and let them be sure that their sin shall find them out,
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and it shall not goe well with them in the end.
and it shall not go well with them in the end.
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The vse of this is, that we so looke to our selues in the whole carriage of our liues, that we feare not what may be said to vs,
The use of this is, that we so look to our selves in the Whole carriage of our lives, that we Fear not what may be said to us,
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for as much as yee haue not stood to your couenant to driue the nations out,
for as much as ye have not stood to your Covenant to driven the Nations out,
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or brought against vs (so verifying the prouerbe, the righteous is bold as a Lion) and the rather seeing wee haue iudged our selues, that wee may not bee iudged of the Lord; and haue kept our consciences pure and good, to the end we may not feare conuincing of them, (for the word of God can offer no violence to them who offer it first to themselues) especially for any wilfull offending:
or brought against us (so verifying the proverb, the righteous is bold as a lion) and the rather seeing we have judged our selves, that we may not be judged of the Lord; and have kept our Consciences pure and good, to the end we may not Fear convincing of them, (for the word of God can offer no violence to them who offer it First to themselves) especially for any wilful offending:
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but yet if for all this we be found too light, and in somethings worthy to be blamed, (as who can looke so narrowly about himselfe but he may be iustly charged) or if wee breake out amisse,
but yet if for all this we be found too Light, and in somethings worthy to be blamed, (as who can look so narrowly about himself but he may be justly charged) or if we break out amiss,
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then our dutie is to desire that the word may challenge vs euen for that:
then our duty is to desire that the word may challenge us even for that:
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and being conuinced of it, let vs willingly and readily yeeld, wherby we shall free our selues from the iust blame of blockish, sleepy, of secure and obstinate hearers.
and being convinced of it, let us willingly and readily yield, whereby we shall free our selves from the just blame of blockish, sleepy, of secure and obstinate hearers.
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But now I passe from this conuincing of them by the messenger of God, to the expostulating with them for the breach of their couenant, saying:
But now I pass from this convincing of them by the Messenger of God, to the expostulating with them for the breach of their Covenant, saying:
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Why haue ye done this? As if he should say in the person of God to them,Why have you done this? As if he should say in the person of God to them,
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if ye can shew any reason why yeemay doe thus, I giue you leaue, come forth, and make your answere:
if you can show any reason why yeemay do thus, I give you leave, come forth, and make your answer:
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but the people answered not a word, in token that they held themselues guilty.
but the people answered not a word, in token that they held themselves guilty.
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This teacheth that God is equall and righteous in his proceedings, yea euen toward those who haue prouoked him:
This Teaches that God is equal and righteous in his proceedings, yea even towards those who have provoked him:
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as he saith in the like case by his Prophet, to those that were the posterity of this people heere mentioned, come and let vs reason together, &c. Hee doth not as men do, who will smite them who haue done them wrong before they shall know why;
as he Says in the like case by his Prophet, to those that were the posterity of this people Here mentioned, come and let us reason together, etc. He does not as men do, who will smite them who have done them wrong before they shall know why;
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and are neuer willing to come to good conditions with them, how tractable soeuer they might finde them.
and Are never willing to come to good conditions with them, how tractable soever they might find them.
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These are indeed cruell and vnmercifull men, who will not offer any indifferency; the Lord (I say) dealeth not so;
These Are indeed cruel and unmerciful men, who will not offer any indifferency; the Lord (I say) deals not so;
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but offers to them who haue dealt trecherously and broken couenant with them; that if they can alleage any sound reason for their doings, yea euen from himselfe,
but offers to them who have dealt treacherously and broken Covenant with them; that if they can allege any found reason for their doings, yea even from himself,
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as that hee hath dealt hardly with them, and hath been void of compassion to them, hee will heare them,
as that he hath dealt hardly with them, and hath been void of compassion to them, he will hear them,
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and giue them leaue to plead their owne cause.
and give them leave to plead their own cause.
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Which aduantage hee giuing them, he doth stop all mouthes and is iustified himselfe, in all his words and workes.
Which advantage he giving them, he does stop all mouths and is justified himself, in all his words and works.
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Hee thought hee had reason enough to say for his defence, that hee knew him to bee an hard man of whom hee receiued it;
He Thought he had reason enough to say for his defence, that he knew him to be an hard man of whom he received it;
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Which makes greatly for the conuicting of all such as say like them in Ezechiel, the Lords waies are vnequall, and that he could haue kept them from such falles and dangerous estates thereby, as come vpon them.
Which makes greatly for the convicting of all such as say like them in Ezechiel, the lords ways Are unequal, and that he could have kept them from such falls and dangerous estates thereby, as come upon them.
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Where yet who seeth not, that hee hath set double hedge and ditch betwixt them and their sinnes;
Where yet who sees not, that he hath Set double hedge and ditch betwixt them and their Sins;
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nay rather brazen wals, to the end they might not come neere nor commit them.
nay rather brazen walls, to the end they might not come near nor commit them.
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Hee hath (to speake plainely) sent his Prophets among them, to forbid and threaten them,
He hath (to speak plainly) sent his prophets among them, to forbid and threaten them,
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euen as hee did to Adam, if hee should reach out his hand, and eate of the forbidden tree.
even as he did to Adam, if he should reach out his hand, and eat of the forbidden tree.
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Hee allureth and seeketh to win them, and perswadeth them to imbrace the good way, and not to come neare the way of death and punishment;
He Allureth and seeks to win them, and Persuadeth them to embrace the good Way, and not to come near the Way of death and punishment;
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euen as hee seeketh them who are lost, but few of them will heare and come:
even as he seeks them who Are lost, but few of them will hear and come:
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so that he may say, what shall I doe more for this people:
so that he may say, what shall I do more for this people:
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yea he may as well say to them, as hee did to the people by Hosea the Prophet, when he said;
yea he may as well say to them, as he did to the people by Hosea the Prophet, when he said;
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O Ephraim, what shall I doe vnto thee? O Iuda, how shall I entreate thee? So that if any harden their hearts in such manner, to charge God for their sinnes, from which yet by no perswasions nor reasons they could bee reclaimed: O Ephraim, what shall I do unto thee? O Iuda, how shall I entreat thee? So that if any harden their hearts in such manner, to charge God for their Sins, from which yet by no persuasions nor Reasons they could be reclaimed:
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nay for the maintaining wherof they haue shewed themselues rebellious and obstinate:
nay for the maintaining whereof they have showed themselves rebellious and obstinate:
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know they, that while this Scripture and such other shall remaine to witnesse against them, they shall neuer bee able to finde the smallest ease by such cauiling, whereby they doe but as it were by patching new with old, make the rent worse.
know they, that while this Scripture and such other shall remain to witness against them, they shall never be able to find the Smallest ease by such caviling, whereby they do but as it were by patching new with old, make the rend Worse.
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And by this we may see, that we were not best to trust to our owne imaginations,
And by this we may see, that we were not best to trust to our own Imaginations,
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nor to follow our owne waies: neither to deale as Adam, to excuse our selues;
nor to follow our own ways: neither to deal as Adam, to excuse our selves;
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nor to be like to them in the Gospell, who when they were bidden to the marriage, sent their answere as it pleased them,
nor to be like to them in the Gospel, who when they were bidden to the marriage, sent their answer as it pleased them,
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but so as it little became them;
but so as it little became them;
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for thereby wee wade but the deeper into danger, and beare away more blowes, as it may bee said of them that striue against his chastisements.
for thereby we wade but the Deeper into danger, and bear away more blows, as it may be said of them that strive against his chastisements.
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For euery tongue that shal contend with him in iudgement he shall condemne.
For every tongue that shall contend with him in judgement he shall condemn.
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And this we may see if wee list, in that fearefull example of him that hid his talent in the earth, which he was commanded to put to vse, and occupie it.
And this we may see if we list, in that fearful Exampl of him that hid his talon in the earth, which he was commanded to put to use, and occupy it.
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and therefore would be sure to returne him his owne againe.
and Therefore would be sure to return him his own again.
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But what answere heard he? euen this, Take the vnprofitable seruant and cast him into vtter darkenesse, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
But what answer herd he? even this, Take the unprofitable servant and cast him into utter darkness, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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Therefore we see by this, as also by our text, in that the people had nothing to answere,
Therefore we see by this, as also by our text, in that the people had nothing to answer,
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when a reason was demanded of them why they had done so;
when a reason was demanded of them why they had done so;
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that when men haue followed their owne swinge, in sinning as they haue desired, they shall neuer bee able to answere any thing in their owne defence soundly, nor iustly;
that when men have followed their own swinge, in sinning as they have desired, they shall never be able to answer any thing in their own defence soundly, nor justly;
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but to the further encrease of their sinne, as I haue said already, but shall bee tongue tied:
but to the further increase of their sin, as I have said already, but shall be tongue tied:
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wherupon it followeth, that which I haue proued, that the Lord hath so good right when he dealeth against sinners, that entring into iudgement with them, hee feareth not to giue them all vantages that they thinke will serue their turnes:
whereupon it follows, that which I have proved, that the Lord hath so good right when he deals against Sinners, that entering into judgement with them, he fears not to give them all vantages that they think will serve their turns:
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but in the end they shall see that they do but make themselues thereby the more guilty.
but in the end they shall see that they do but make themselves thereby the more guilty.
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For by these meanes in giuing this people liberty to answere what they could, their sinne was the more aggrauated against them, they hauing not so much as any colour to defend themselues.
For by these means in giving this people liberty to answer what they could, their sin was the more aggravated against them, they having not so much as any colour to defend themselves.
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And this being so, let vs learne hereby not to yeeld onely by silence, but to be humbled also and relent;
And this being so, let us Learn hereby not to yield only by silence, but to be humbled also and relent;
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and proceed on to true repentance:
and proceed on to true Repentance:
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yea, let vs beware that wee haue no controuersies with the Lord, by being bold to offend and prouoke him;
yea, let us beware that we have no controversies with the Lord, by being bold to offend and provoke him;
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thinking (though foolishly and falsly) to make a good end: for be we sure we shall neuer make our part good against him:
thinking (though foolishly and falsely) to make a good end: for be we sure we shall never make our part good against him:
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neither let vs sinne in hope;
neither let us sin in hope;
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for when wee are threatened punishment for the same, or when we shall be arraigned, we shall easily be found guilty,
for when we Are threatened punishment for the same, or when we shall be arraigned, we shall Easily be found guilty,
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and the Lord shall be iustified, and then all our faire shewes must vanish, leauing vs in the briers.
and the Lord shall be justified, and then all our fair shows must vanish, leaving us in the briers.
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Thus we haue heard the people reproued for their sin: now the threatning of the punishment followeth, which is sharpe and sore;
Thus we have herd the people reproved for their since: now the threatening of the punishment follows, which is sharp and soar;
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and is set down in three points.
and is Set down in three points.
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The first is, that God would not expell their enemies, as hee had vpon condition promised:
The First is, that God would not expel their enemies, as he had upon condition promised:
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the second, that their remaining still in the land should be as thornes in their sides:
the second, that their remaining still in the land should be as thorns in their sides:
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the third, their gods should bee as a snare to catch them in, to their destruction.
the third, their God's should be as a snare to catch them in, to their destruction.
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And for the first of these punishments, namely, that God should not expell the Canaanites, it is well to bee weighed what he meant by it, that wee may the better see what a punishment it was:
And for the First of these punishments, namely, that God should not expel the Canaanites, it is well to be weighed what he meant by it, that we may the better see what a punishment it was:
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but haue suffered them to remaine there still; neither will I stand to mine, which was but conditionally made with you:
but have suffered them to remain there still; neither will I stand to mine, which was but conditionally made with you:
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so that wheras I promised to be with you, and strengthen you, and to expell them for you as I haue begun to doe,
so that whereas I promised to be with you, and strengthen you, and to expel them for you as I have begun to do,
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now I will doe so no more.
now I will do so no more.
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And what will follow of that? euen this, that if I doe it not, you shall not be able to doe it of your selues;
And what will follow of that? even this, that if I do it not, you shall not be able to do it of your selves;
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for ye are too weake, as ye haue good proofe. And yet if they be not cast out, they shall remaine to your destruction.
for you Are too weak, as you have good proof. And yet if they be not cast out, they shall remain to your destruction.
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This the Lord meant by saying that he would not cast them out. This first punishment teacheth vs this;
This the Lord meant by saying that he would not cast them out. This First punishment Teaches us this;
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that when we remoue not annoiances while we may, we shall not be able afterward, when we would.
that when we remove not annoyances while we may, we shall not be able afterwards, when we would.
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Now our greatest annoiances are euery mans speciall sinnes, euen as this one, their breaking off couenant with the Lord, was theirs.
Now our greatest annoyances Are every men special Sins, even as this one, their breaking off Covenant with the Lord, was theirs.
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And when wee see some of the speciallest of these our sinnes, and what eye sores they be to vs,
And when we see Some of the speciallest of these our Sins, and what eye sores they be to us,
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while our hearts goe after them, and what trouble and sorrow they bring with them to vs;
while our hearts go After them, and what trouble and sorrow they bring with them to us;
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and yet wee cast them not from vs, but still retaine them;
and yet we cast them not from us, but still retain them;
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it shall come to passe afterwards, that they shall get such strength in vs, that we shall not be able to depart and come out from them, no not then when wee would.
it shall come to pass afterwards, that they shall get such strength in us, that we shall not be able to depart and come out from them, no not then when we would.
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For they shall so winde themselues into vs, and so draw our delights after them, especially through long lying in them vncontrolled, that wee shall become drunken with them,
For they shall so wind themselves into us, and so draw our delights After them, especially through long lying in them uncontrolled, that we shall become drunken with them,
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and besotted, so as wee shall be vtterly impotent, and not by our prayers or other meanes (if we vse any) be able to preuaile against them.
and besotted, so as we shall be utterly impotent, and not by our Prayers or other means (if we use any) be able to prevail against them.
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Nay I say more, when God shall visit vs with sicknesse or otherwise, or when his word hath in speciall manner wounded our consciences,
Nay I say more, when God shall visit us with sickness or otherwise, or when his word hath in special manner wounded our Consciences,
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and feared vs with his displeasure for them;
and feared us with his displeasure for them;
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yet euen then wee shall not be able to breake off from them, and come out of loue with them;
yet even then we shall not be able to break off from them, and come out of love with them;
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they haue so strongly and forcibly drawne vs after them, euen as an husband, a naturall man vpon his death bed can hardly depart from the wife of his youth, whom he hath dearely loued.
they have so strongly and forcibly drawn us After them, even as an husband, a natural man upon his death Bed can hardly depart from the wife of his youth, whom he hath dearly loved.
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And if (as in that case it comes sometimes to passe) if, I say wee doe crie out of such sinnes in the anguish of our consciences,
And if (as in that case it comes sometime to pass) if, I say we do cry out of such Sins in the anguish of our Consciences,
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or when we thinke we shall die, (as such afflictions will search deepe, and (perhaps) constraine vs to vtter in our extremity and paine, some confessions of them,
or when we think we shall die, (as such afflictions will search deep, and (perhaps) constrain us to utter in our extremity and pain, Some confessions of them,
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and dislikings, and to make purposes, while God holds vs (as it were) on the racke with promise and protestation, neuer to returne to them any more;
and dislikings, and to make Purposes, while God holds us (as it were) on the rack with promise and protestation, never to return to them any more;
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yet it shall appeare, that euen those promises are but wrung from vs by force and feare,
yet it shall appear, that even those promises Are but wrung from us by force and Fear,
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as Sauls confession was, when hee heard hee should lose his kingdome.
as Saul's Confessi was, when he herd he should loose his Kingdom.
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For when Gods heauie hand shall once bee off, from wringing and paining either our minds or bodies, wee shall bee ready to runne to our old byas againe,
For when God's heavy hand shall once be off, from wringing and paining either our minds or bodies, we shall be ready to run to our old bias again,
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as Ahab did after his rash and hasty putting on sackcloth, and to imbrace those and the like sins, with as great liking (that I say no more) as we did before.
as Ahab did After his rash and hasty putting on Sackcloth, and to embrace those and the like Sins, with as great liking (that I say no more) as we did before.
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Behold therefore what a bondage it is to bee deluded by, and ouercome of such base commanders,
Behold Therefore what a bondage it is to be deluded by, and overcome of such base commanders,
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and what iniurie we doe our selues, when we fall into league with any speciall sinnes;
and what injury we do our selves, when we fallen into league with any special Sins;
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and why doe wee not throughly and hartily dislike and set against them while they be as it were in the bud,
and why do we not thoroughly and heartily dislike and Set against them while they be as it were in the bud,
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and as yet but newly sprung vp in vs, and in their first alluring of vs? yea rather why did we not rather keep thē out at the first,
and as yet but newly sprung up in us, and in their First alluring of us? yea rather why did we not rather keep them out At the First,
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so that they might haue had no such power ouer vs? For there is hope in the beginning of our acquaintance with them, to withstand and shake them off,
so that they might have had no such power over us? For there is hope in the beginning of our acquaintance with them, to withstand and shake them off,
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if wee would set our selues to the purpose to doe it;
if we would Set our selves to the purpose to do it;
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namely, as the word of God teacheth vs, that is, with diligence and vprightnesse, knowing that wee should not lose our labour.
namely, as the word of God Teaches us, that is, with diligence and uprightness, knowing that we should not loose our labour.
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Whereas if wee giue place to tentations, and foolish allurements, and doe not wisely and seriously withstand the beginnings thereof, wee bee not only in danger to become slaues to them afterward,
Whereas if we give place to tentations, and foolish allurements, and do not wisely and seriously withstand the beginnings thereof, we be not only in danger to become slaves to them afterwards,
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and vnable to chase them away when we would, as I haue said;
and unable to chase them away when we would, as I have said;
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but also to prostitute our selues to many other which are their companions, till wee finde that which this people found heere in expelling the Canaanites, that we cannot possibly be rid of them;
but also to prostitute our selves to many other which Are their Sodales, till we find that which this people found Here in expelling the Canaanites, that we cannot possibly be rid of them;
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or if some few doe, yet it is with exceeding difficulty. So that they are wise who giue not vp their members as weapons of sinne,
or if Some few do, yet it is with exceeding difficulty. So that they Are wise who give not up their members as weapons of sin,
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but by faith set themselues to mortifie it betimes, after they haue attained sound hope to be saned:
but by faith Set themselves to mortify it betimes, After they have attained found hope to be sinned:
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knowing that otherwise the strong man Satan will hold and keepe possession, if a stronger then hee come not,
knowing that otherwise the strong man Satan will hold and keep possession, if a Stronger then he come not,
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euen the Lord himselfe by his power to driue him out.
even the Lord himself by his power to driven him out.
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And yet if this bee well begun and attempted of vs, I thinke this caueat or watch word not vnprofitable,
And yet if this be well begun and attempted of us, I think this caveat or watch word not unprofitable,
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yet if we shall suffer (by our carelesnesse and sloth) this good worke to slake and to bee broken off, our enemie will make another assault vpon vs,
yet if we shall suffer (by our carelessness and sloth) this good work to slake and to be broken off, our enemy will make Another assault upon us,
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and gather strength to recouer his possession againe.
and gather strength to recover his possession again.
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For though he be once driuen out, yet hee imbarkes himselfe (if he can get in againe,
For though he be once driven out, yet he imbarks himself (if he can get in again,
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as he laboureth to doe) and stronglier keepeth the hold with double force and courage;
as he Laboureth to do) and stronglier Keepeth the hold with double force and courage;
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nay seuen fold more then at the first he did, and then what will the end bee, all may see;
nay seuen fold more then At the First he did, and then what will the end be, all may see;
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to wit, though not worse then in the beginning, as it is with him, who did but goe about it,
to wit, though not Worse then in the beginning, as it is with him, who did but go about it,
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but did it not in deed, yet with exceeding difficulty and perill, though hee had expelled him before.
but did it not in deed, yet with exceeding difficulty and peril, though he had expelled him before.
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From hence it is, that many at this day, and those also of the forwarder sort, haue no courage in them to roote out sinne in their townes and families, seeing they entertaine the same in themselues.
From hence it is, that many At this day, and those also of the forwarder sort, have no courage in them to root out sin in their Towns and families, seeing they entertain the same in themselves.
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And if they attempt any such thing, yet they doe it but faintly, and soone leaue it off.
And if they attempt any such thing, yet they do it but faintly, and soon leave it off.
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And hereof it is, that numbers neuer grow to any great ripenesse in religion, I meane the practise of it,
And hereof it is, that numbers never grow to any great ripeness in Religion, I mean the practice of it,
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neither doe euer come to see the tenth part of the fruit of it in the comfort that it bringeth,
neither do ever come to see the tenth part of the fruit of it in the Comfort that it brings,
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because they are not wise to chase away those common sinnes, to the which they doe most lie open,
Because they Are not wise to chase away those Common Sins, to the which they do most lie open,
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nor doe but dallie with them, and neuer oppose themselues against them any thing hartily, especially any long time together.
nor do but dally with them, and never oppose themselves against them any thing heartily, especially any long time together.
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So that many liue in whoredome, in malice, in oppression, deceiuing, and the rest (for the most part) who are kept from reprochfull euils,
So that many live in whoredom, in malice, in oppression, deceiving, and the rest (for the most part) who Are kept from reproachful evils,
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yet liue but a dead and vncomfortable life, seeing they doe not resist offers to sinne,
yet live but a dead and uncomfortable life, seeing they do not resist offers to sin,
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when they haue any made to them, as Gedeon did the kingdome, but seeke and hunt after them rather:
when they have any made to them, as Gideon did the Kingdom, but seek and hunt After them rather:
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and such a life hath small force in it to perswade others to repentance. And this of the first punishment.
and such a life hath small force in it to persuade Others to Repentance. And this of the First punishment.
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THE TWELFTH SERMON ON THE SECOND CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. NOw to proceed.
THE TWELFTH SERMON ON THE SECOND CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. NOw to proceed.
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The second punishment threatned, to wit, that they should bee thornes in their sides, is next to bee weighed.
The second punishment threatened, to wit, that they should be thorns in their sides, is next to be weighed.
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Oh how fearefull is this? For what is more irkesome, then continually, night and day, lying or going, to haue thornes pricking our flesh? which must needs breed griefe vpon griefe, and sorrow vpon sorrow.
O how fearful is this? For what is more irksome, then continually, night and day, lying or going, to have thorns pricking our Flesh? which must needs breed grief upon grief, and sorrow upon sorrow.
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as most men vse the matter. But this be said of the first of the foure things contained in this Chapter; namely, of their sinne.
as most men use the matter. But this be said of the First of the foure things contained in this Chapter; namely, of their sin.
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And this came to passe afterward vnto this people of Israel, who were oft brought, as is manifest in this booke, and in the Scriptures following, to sin after sinne,
And this Come to pass afterwards unto this people of Israel, who were oft brought, as is manifest in this book, and in the Scriptures following, to sin After sin,
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and punishment vpon punishment, for suffering the Canaanites and Idolaters to liue amongst them, and the Lord to bee prouoked, and the land defiled thereby.
and punishment upon punishment, for suffering the Canaanites and Idolaters to live among them, and the Lord to be provoked, and the land defiled thereby.
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And in the large laying out of this punishment vpon the people of Israel, let it teach vs, that fellowship and familiarity with such, and with prophane persons will pricke our consciences,
And in the large laying out of this punishment upon the people of Israel, let it teach us, that fellowship and familiarity with such, and with profane Persons will prick our Consciences,
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as thornes our flesh, when wee must oft remember, that wee haue thereby not onely allowed them in their bad speeches and examples, against our knowledge and conscience, which will pricke and vexe vs afterwards if there bee any true feare of God in vs:
as thorns our Flesh, when we must oft Remember, that we have thereby not only allowed them in their bad Speeches and Examples, against our knowledge and conscience, which will prick and vex us afterwards if there be any true Fear of God in us:
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but also, that we our selues be tainted by their fellowship, and not dulled onely in grace and gifts. But of this before.
but also, that we our selves be tainted by their fellowship, and not dulled only in grace and Gifts. But of this before.
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This doctrine may also more generally be applied to all sinnes which we shall suffer to lurke and lie in vs, they are as thornes in our flesh afterwards.
This Doctrine may also more generally be applied to all Sins which we shall suffer to lurk and lie in us, they Are as thorns in our Flesh afterwards.
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Howsoeuer in the committing of them, they be as sweet and pleasant baits, yet after, they become as choakes and bitter vomiting vnto vs. We may not thinke that their ending will bee as their beginning at the committing of them:
Howsoever in the committing of them, they be as sweet and pleasant baits, yet After, they become as chokes and bitter vomiting unto us We may not think that their ending will be as their beginning At the committing of them:
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when Adam should eate the fruit forbidden, oh how the Serpent baited it with pleasantnesse to the tast, beautifulnes to the eye,
when Adam should eat the fruit forbidden, o how the Serpent baited it with pleasantness to the taste, beautifulness to the eye,
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but vnspeakeable benefit to his fond perswasion, for that it should bring with it the knowledge of good and euill, to make them like vnto God himselfe.
but unspeakable benefit to his found persuasion, for that it should bring with it the knowledge of good and evil, to make them like unto God himself.
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But when it was tasted of them, what gall or wormewood was euer like bitter vnto it? what thornes, did pricke the heart of Dauid, after that hee had been deceiued and ouercome with the bait that the diuell had laid to catch him withall? what thornes, I say, did pricke him after,
But when it was tasted of them, what Gall or wormwood was ever like bitter unto it? what thorns, did prick the heart of David, After that he had been deceived and overcome with the bait that the Devil had laid to catch him withal? what thorns, I say, did prick him After,
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as in that Psalme made by him doth liuely and plentifully appeare, and in some other which lay out his sorrow, shame, anguish, doubting,
as in that Psalm made by him does lively and plentifully appear, and in Some other which lay out his sorrow, shame, anguish, doubting,
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and fearing that hee had lost all grace, by hauing his desire in committing of that sinne.
and fearing that he had lost all grace, by having his desire in committing of that sin.
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And it is the best that can bee said of those, who (hauing hauing had warnings and charges giuen them, to tie vp their vnruly affections,
And it is the best that can be said of those, who (having having had Warnings and charges given them, to tie up their unruly affections,
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and outragious lusts, and not to dallie with the sinnes that they haue been allured by) haue yet been so farre from regarding such instructions, that they haue giuen ouer themselues vnto these defilements.
and outrageous Lustiest, and not to dally with the Sins that they have been allured by) have yet been so Far from regarding such instructions, that they have given over themselves unto these defilements.
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that for my part (I say) when I cannot but know it to be so,
that for my part (I say) when I cannot but know it to be so,
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They haue, I say, found them thornes, as Dauid did, though few of them haue euer had the thorne plucked out of their flesh, to disquiet them no more, as he had;
They have, I say, found them thorns, as David did, though few of them have ever had the thorn plucked out of their Flesh, to disquiet them no more, as he had;
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I meane to bee brought to sound and kind repentance, as he was. The third punishment was, that their gods should bee snares vnto them.
I mean to be brought to found and kind Repentance, as he was. The third punishment was, that their God's should be snares unto them.
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A snare we know is set to take and catch the bird or conie vnawares, that so it may be killed at the pleasure of him that set it. A snare we know is Set to take and catch the bird or conie unawares, that so it may be killed At the pleasure of him that Set it.
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And so hee shewes them, that they not foreseeing wisely, that their not rooting these nations out, would proue a ioyning with them in the worshipping of their gods,
And so he shows them, that they not Foreseeing wisely, that their not rooting these Nations out, would prove a joining with them in the worshipping of their God's,
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and so would become their destruction;
and so would become their destruction;
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for their so foolithly running into the snare, he shewes them, I say, that they should be taken therein,
for their so foolithly running into the snare, he shows them, I say, that they should be taken therein,
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and fall thereby, and by other noisome sinnes, into the hands of the Lord, who would scourge them grieuously, one generation after another, till they should perish out of that good land.
and fallen thereby, and by other noisome Sins, into the hands of the Lord, who would scourge them grievously, one generation After Another, till they should perish out of that good land.
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And euen so it came to passe, and they found all true that was told them:
And even so it Come to pass, and they found all true that was told them:
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for to those enemies to whom they had most wickedly ioyned themselues in league; they were often in subiection and bondage, and thereby spoiled of all their goods, liberties,
for to those enemies to whom they had most wickedly joined themselves in league; they were often in subjection and bondage, and thereby spoiled of all their goods, Liberties,
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and blessings, and afterward cast out of the land among the Babylonians and Assyrians.
and blessings, and afterwards cast out of the land among the Babylonians and Assyrians.
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And by this wee may see, that by idolatrous and wicked company keeping wee haue snares set for vs, to bring vs in fellowship with them in their fowlest sinnes.
And by this we may see, that by idolatrous and wicked company keeping we have snares Set for us, to bring us in fellowship with them in their Foulest Sins.
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For so the Lord hath said, if wee will conuerse and haue fellowship with them, by making of marriages,
For so the Lord hath said, if we will converse and have fellowship with them, by making of marriages,
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and eating with them, wee shall also fall to their fashions, and partake with them in their sinnes as this people did.
and eating with them, we shall also fallen to their fashions, and partake with them in their Sins as this people did.
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For great is the force of friendship, to draw vs to that which wee neuer intended;
For great is the force of friendship, to draw us to that which we never intended;
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nay against which we resolued to keepe our selues.
nay against which we resolved to keep our selves.
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And who is strong enough among vs to withstand all the allurements & perswasions of carnall friends (wee being oft in their company) who haue so many waies to draw and allure vs,
And who is strong enough among us to withstand all the allurements & persuasions of carnal Friends (we being oft in their company) who have so many ways to draw and allure us,
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but that one time or other he shall bee constrained to yeeld, or if he should not,
but that one time or other he shall be constrained to yield, or if he should not,
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how can he beare al the dislikes, frownings, displeasures, and hard handlings, with the which hee shall bee set vpon and pursued? And we see as much:
how can he bear all the dislikes, frownings, displeasures, and hard handlings, with the which he shall be Set upon and pursued? And we see as much:
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and theremedie is, to refraine their companies and neare fellowship with them altogether; and yet although we do so, and thereby bee free from danger on that side,
and theremedie is, to refrain their companies and near fellowship with them altogether; and yet although we do so, and thereby be free from danger on that side,
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yet wee must know, that without as great care had to keepe our liues free from all other offences, wee shall some other way lie open to some of them, whereby as great danger is like to ensue.
yet we must know, that without as great care had to keep our lives free from all other offences, we shall Some other Way lie open to Some of them, whereby as great danger is like to ensue.
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And by this gather, that wee should neither bee idle nor vnprofitable in the acknowledgement of Christ, if wee seeke to prosper.
And by this gather, that we should neither be idle nor unprofitable in the acknowledgement of christ, if we seek to prosper.
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But seeing we behold the practise and vnwearied labour of the bad and popish sort, to winne men to their vngodly course, this one thing I must adde more particularly:
But seeing we behold the practice and unwearied labour of the bad and popish sort, to win men to their ungodly course, this one thing I must add more particularly:
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Let vs that professe our selues Christians, be ashamed to bee so carelesse and slothfull in the companies where we come, to draw and moue men to faith and repentance,
Let us that profess our selves Christians, be ashamed to be so careless and slothful in the companies where we come, to draw and move men to faith and Repentance,
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and to stirre vp better persons to loue and to good workes, and through selfe loue so to please our selues in rotten talke as we doe.
and to stir up better Persons to love and to good works, and through self love so to please our selves in rotten talk as we do.
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And this be said of the punishments.
And this be said of the punishments.
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Now I haue set downe the words of Gods messenger, whereby hee sought to turne the people from their sinnes,
Now I have Set down the words of God's Messenger, whereby he sought to turn the people from their Sins,
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vnto God by repeating his benefits, and by reproofes and threats.
unto God by repeating his benefits, and by reproofs and Treats.
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I should heere haue ended with his speech, but that I seē an occasion of propounding an obiection and doubt, will be taken from hence.
I should Here have ended with his speech, but that I seem an occasion of propounding an objection and doubt, will be taken from hence.
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For which cause I will set it downe and answere it, before I goe to any new matter.
For which cause I will Set it down and answer it, before I go to any new matter.
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The obiection is this, seeing the messenger of God mouing them to repentance, doth with his reprouing and conuicting them, make no mention of faith, it may seeme that faith was not of such price then as it is now, no mention being made of it,
The objection is this, seeing the Messenger of God moving them to Repentance, does with his reproving and convicting them, make no mention of faith, it may seem that faith was not of such price then as it is now, no mention being made of it,
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or if it were, that the people might be driuen to desperation rather, then brought to repentance, being not encouraged to beleeue the pardon of their sin,
or if it were, that the people might be driven to desperation rather, then brought to Repentance, being not encouraged to believe the pardon of their since,
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as well as to forsake it. To the which I answere;
as well as to forsake it. To the which I answer;
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first, that they could not be moued to repentance, if they had not had with all encouragement & perswasion to beleeue:
First, that they could not be moved to Repentance, if they had not had with all encouragement & persuasion to believe:
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for though hee name not faith expresly, yet seeing repentance and that cannot be separated, neither could repentance therefore be vrged vpon them without it.
for though he name not faith expressly, yet seeing Repentance and that cannot be separated, neither could Repentance Therefore be urged upon them without it.
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Secondly, I say, this people did repent, as it is cleere by the text; therefore they also beleeued.
Secondly, I say, this people did Repent, as it is clear by the text; Therefore they also believed.
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And thirdly, the messenger repeating Gods promises to them;
And Thirdly, the Messenger repeating God's promises to them;
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what doth he but finde fault with them for not beleeuing the same before? I conclude therefore, that hee moued them to beleeue, which is the chiefe thing in our turning to God.
what does he but find fault with them for not believing the same before? I conclude Therefore, that he moved them to believe, which is the chief thing in our turning to God.
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And so let all bee perswaded, though it bee not alwaies expressed, euen as it was said to the Iaylor,
And so let all be persuaded, though it be not always expressed, even as it was said to the Jailer,
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when hee asked what hee should doe to bee saued; beleeue in the Lord Iesus. And as without faith it is impossible to please God;
when he asked what he should do to be saved; believe in the Lord Iesus. And as without faith it is impossible to please God;
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so let it bee looked vnto principally, that we rise vp, and lie downe, and walke accompanied with that,
so let it be looked unto principally, that we rise up, and lie down, and walk accompanied with that,
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for so we shall resist the tentations, allurements, and discouragements, with other difficulties of this life.
for so we shall resist the tentations, allurements, and discouragements, with other difficulties of this life.
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This being thus answered, now I proceed to the second point in this first part of the chapter,
This being thus answered, now I proceed to the second point in this First part of the chapter,
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and that is the fruit of the sermon that the people reaped by it, which was repentance,
and that is the fruit of the sermon that the people reaped by it, which was Repentance,
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and that is set downe in these two verses, not in expresse words, but by signes thereof,
and that is Set down in these two Verses, not in express words, but by Signs thereof,
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and those are set downe to bee three. The first was, that they lifted vp their voice;
and those Are Set down to be three. The First was, that they lifted up their voice;
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the second, they wept; the third, they offered sacrifice. By the lifting vp of their voice, wee can conceiue no other thing,
the second, they wept; the third, they offered sacrifice. By the lifting up of their voice, we can conceive no other thing,
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but that they heartily confessed their sinnes, and cried out of them, which they heard to haue been reproued by Gods messenger,
but that they heartily confessed their Sins, and cried out of them, which they herd to have been reproved by God's Messenger,
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and craued pardon of them, accusing themselues.
and craved pardon of them, accusing themselves.
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They being guided therein by God, as the Prophet Hosea in his time taught the people, that in repenting they should take to them words,
They being guided therein by God, as the Prophet Hosea in his time taught the people, that in repenting they should take to them words,
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as well as to haue a good heart.
as well as to have a good heart.
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By their weeping, they signified deepe griefe conceiued for displeasing God, and prouoking his wrath against them.
By their weeping, they signified deep grief conceived for displeasing God, and provoking his wrath against them.
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And their weeping was so great, that the place took the name thereof, and was called Bochim, that is, a place of weepers,
And their weeping was so great, that the place took the name thereof, and was called Bochim, that is, a place of weepers,
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and by their sacrifice they declared their faith, that their sinne was pardoned. For the sacrifices were shadowes of Christs death;
and by their sacrifice they declared their faith, that their sin was pardoned. For the Sacrifices were shadows of Christ death;
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and they in offering them, beleeued as the fathers of those times did, they constantly beleeued (I say) that all their sinnes were forgiuen by the death of Christ, resembled by the offering of them.
and they in offering them, believed as the Father's of those times did, they constantly believed (I say) that all their Sins were forgiven by the death of christ, resembled by the offering of them.
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To the which also there is no doubt, but that they added thankes, as the Lord directed the people in Hosea to doe in the repentance which hee required of them;
To the which also there is no doubt, but that they added thanks, as the Lord directed the people in Hosea to do in the Repentance which he required of them;
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which also was resembled by their peace offerings.
which also was resembled by their peace offerings.
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Now to examine these things more perticularly, this doctrine of repentance which heere occasion is offered to speake of, I will the brieflier passe ouer, seeing I haue spoken largely of it in other Sermons,
Now to examine these things more particularly, this Doctrine of Repentance which Here occasion is offered to speak of, I will the brieflier pass over, seeing I have spoken largely of it in other Sermons,
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though not in this booke, saue onely so farre as the words require somewhat to bee said.
though not in this book, save only so Far as the words require somewhat to be said.
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And first, seeing the hearing of that sermon did worke so good things in the people, I meane many of them,
And First, seeing the hearing of that sermon did work so good things in the people, I mean many of them,
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and bring forth such fruit, wee are taught not onely to pray the Lord of the haruest to send such labourers into the haruest,
and bring forth such fruit, we Are taught not only to pray the Lord of the harvest to send such labourers into the harvest,
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as may bee able and fit to bring home the Lords haruest;
as may be able and fit to bring home the lords harvest;
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but also what we should doe when wee heare such diuine sermons, and doctrine as this was which the messenger of God heere preached vnto them which do vrge our consciences by laying out our sinnes:
but also what we should do when we hear such divine Sermons, and Doctrine as this was which the Messenger of God Here preached unto them which do urge our Consciences by laying out our Sins:
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for all doctrine is not of that argument.
for all Doctrine is not of that argument.
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I grant we ought by all doctrine to be moued, according to that which wee heare,
I grant we ought by all Doctrine to be moved, according to that which we hear,
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and as occasion is offered, either to griefe or to comfort:
and as occasion is offered, either to grief or to Comfort:
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but when wee are more specially taught the doctrine of repentance, wee should follow the example of these heere mentioned, who cried out of their sinnes,
but when we Are more specially taught the Doctrine of Repentance, we should follow the Exampl of these Here mentioned, who cried out of their Sins,
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and mourned deepely, and craued pardon. And likewise of other that did the same;
and mourned deeply, and craved pardon. And likewise of other that did the same;
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as the people that came after these, when they heard Samuel reprouing them, lamented after God;
as the people that Come After these, when they herd Samuel reproving them, lamented After God;
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and they who are mentioned in the booke of the Acts, at Peters sermon, were pricked in their hearts, and sought comfort.
and they who Are mentioned in the book of the Acts, At Peter's sermon, were pricked in their hearts, and sought Comfort.
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So (I say) should wee doe, I meane, both such as haue repented already, to renue it,
So (I say) should we do, I mean, both such as have repented already, to renew it,
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and such also as are yet to enter vpon it.
and such also as Are yet to enter upon it.
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And it is fearefull when these fruits may be seene in them and others, that so many among vs, hearing the like sermons, can goe vntouched in their consciences.
And it is fearful when these fruits may be seen in them and Others, that so many among us, hearing the like Sermons, can go untouched in their Consciences.
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and with drie eyes or harts: for though these be not sufficient, yet with faith they are commendable.
and with dry eyes or hearts: for though these be not sufficient, yet with faith they Are commendable.
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Secondly, and more principally heere, as this people lifted vp their voice and wept, when they were reproued for the abse of Gods benefits,
Secondly, and more principally Here, as this people lifted up their voice and wept, when they were reproved for the abse of God's benefits,
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and for breaking of their couenant, by Gods messenger:
and for breaking of their Covenant, by God's Messenger:
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so among all other good instructions (which are infinite) we should be greatly moued and sore grieued,
so among all other good instructions (which Are infinite) we should be greatly moved and soar grieved,
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when wee shall heare that wee are iustly charged by preaching, for the like faults;
when we shall hear that we Are justly charged by preaching, for the like Faults;
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as for the ill vsing of the blessings which God hath bestowed vpon vs, and for breaking the couenant which wee haue made with him,
as for the ill using of the blessings which God hath bestowed upon us, and for breaking the Covenant which we have made with him,
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because these two ought to be so thorowly minded of vs daily, that wee should giue no iust cause to be rebuked for the neglecting of either of them.
Because these two ought to be so thoroughly minded of us daily, that we should give no just cause to be rebuked for the neglecting of either of them.
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let such know they are worse then the worst I haue spoken of, whose sins yet haue broken out before men.
let such know they Are Worse then the worst I have spoken of, whose Sins yet have broken out before men.
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For what doe we in our liues commendably, if these two bee wanting, and neglected of vs, I meane if we doe not bind our selues by couenant, to bee more fruitfull in dutie,
For what doe we in our lives commendably, if these two be wanting, and neglected of us, I mean if we do not bind our selves by Covenant, to be more fruitful in duty,
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and more cheerefully to go about the same, while we see Gods benefits continued to vs, whereby he doth (as it were) hire vs thereunto? And secondly,
and more cheerfully to go about the same, while we see God's benefits continued to us, whereby he does (as it were) hire us thereunto? And secondly,
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if we make not new couenants with him from time to time to walke constantly in our vprightnesse, rather then to deserue iust rebuke for breaking and looking loosely to the old? But if wee haue due regard of both these, from time to time, wee shall both keepe all other parts of our liues within compasse the better,
if we make not new Covenants with him from time to time to walk constantly in our uprightness, rather then to deserve just rebuke for breaking and looking loosely to the old? But if we have due regard of both these, from time to time, we shall both keep all other parts of our lives within compass the better,
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and also we shall not need to feare that we can sustaine any sharpe reproofe iustly, (which is euer vnwelcome to flesh) for the same.
and also we shall not need to Fear that we can sustain any sharp reproof justly, (which is ever unwelcome to Flesh) for the same.
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But yet further, to say somewhat more perticularly of these three signes of their repentance;
But yet further, to say somewhat more particularly of these three Signs of their Repentance;
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we must know, that the inward graces which are testified by the outward signes thereof heere set downe, are rather to be sought of vs in our repentance,
we must know, that the inward graces which Are testified by the outward Signs thereof Here Set down, Are rather to be sought of us in our Repentance,
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as relenting and melting of the heart for offending God, humiliation, faith, and the like; then the outward signes themselues;
as relenting and melting of the heart for offending God, humiliation, faith, and the like; then the outward Signs themselves;
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the last especially, as the offering of sacrifice, both expiatorie, to seeke forgiuenesse of sinnes, and eucharisticall, representing their thankes, which were meerely ceremoniall, and proper to the Iewes;
the last especially, as the offering of sacrifice, both expiatory, to seek forgiveness of Sins, and eucharistical, representing their thanks, which were merely ceremonial, and proper to the Iewes;
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therefore not now to be vsed of vs;
Therefore not now to be used of us;
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and yet in them laudable, this ceremony being then in vse to expresse their faith and beleeuing in Christ,
and yet in them laudable, this ceremony being then in use to express their faith and believing in christ,
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and their thankesgiuing, as we doe simply offer to God both, and without them. This be said of their offering sacrifice first, though mentioned last.
and their thanksgiving, as we do simply offer to God both, and without them. This be said of their offering sacrifice First, though mentioned last.
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The other two, of lifting vp their voice, and weeping, are alwaies to bee aimed at in our repentance,
The other two, of lifting up their voice, and weeping, Are always to be aimed At in our Repentance,
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but cannot alwaies be attained, neither are therefore of necessity to bee vrged, neither to be rested in if we haue them. For the first of them;
but cannot always be attained, neither Are Therefore of necessity to be urged, neither to be rested in if we have them. For the First of them;
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namely, the lifting vp the voice in prayer and confession of sin, and accusing of our selues, it is required by the Prophet Osea, of such as could shew it:
namely, the lifting up the voice in prayer and Confessi of since, and accusing of our selves, it is required by the Prophet Hosea, of such as could show it:
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for in vrging the people at that time to repent, saying, O Israel, returne to the Lord thy God, hee addeth:
for in urging the people At that time to Repent, saying, Oh Israel, return to the Lord thy God, he adds:
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take vnto you words, and say vnto him, take away all iniquity and receiue vs graciously, and we will offer the calues of our lips, &c. But all cannot expresse their minds in words; take unto you words, and say unto him, take away all iniquity and receive us graciously, and we will offer the calves of our lips, etc. But all cannot express their minds in words;
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which had seene all the great workes of the Lord that he had done for Israel. which had seen all the great works of the Lord that he had done for Israel.
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as namely, the ignorant, especially some of them, and some in the bitternes of their hearts powre out their prayers without words at some time, as Anna did.
as namely, the ignorant, especially Some of them, and Some in the bitterness of their hearts pour out their Prayers without words At Some time, as Anna did.
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Therefore if it may be, and that also it be most expedient (as if it may be an helpe to quicken vs in feruency) the voice is to be lifted vp,
Therefore if it may be, and that also it be most expedient (as if it may be an help to quicken us in fervency) the voice is to be lifted up,
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but not alwaies of necessity to be inioyned.
but not always of necessity to be enjoined.
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Now concerning weeping, which they also heere are said to haue adioyned, it being a further degree of sorrow then many can attaine vnto, it is not of necessity to bee imposed vpon vs, (as I haue said) as though repentance could not be without it:
Now Concerning weeping, which they also Here Are said to have adjoined, it being a further degree of sorrow then many can attain unto, it is not of necessity to be imposed upon us, (as I have said) as though Repentance could not be without it:
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though where it can be, and accompanieth repentance, it doth more deepely search into the heart, satisfie the party so moued,
though where it can be, and accompanieth Repentance, it does more deeply search into the heart, satisfy the party so moved,
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and quiet the mind, which was before troubled and vnsetled. This I haue thought good to say of their outward signes of repentance.
and quiet the mind, which was before troubled and unsettled. This I have Thought good to say of their outward Signs of Repentance.
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And seeing they were set downe to testifie the same in the people, therefore all may see that this repentance must be euer found in vs,
And seeing they were Set down to testify the same in the people, Therefore all may see that this Repentance must be ever found in us,
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whether any of the signes bee present or no. And the points thereof are these;
whither any of the Signs be present or no. And the points thereof Are these;
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that the heart bee deepely pricked for sinne, that it bewaile the same, as purposing neuer to turne to it or the like againe:
that the heart be deeply pricked for sin, that it bewail the same, as purposing never to turn to it or the like again:
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which is all that can bee for the present time, and that there bee yet for all this aggrauating of the sinne, a beleeuing according to the promise of God, that it is all freely remitted by God through Christ, which more or lesse quiteth the heart:
which is all that can be for the present time, and that there be yet for all this aggravating of the sin, a believing according to the promise of God, that it is all freely remitted by God through christ, which more or less quiteth the heart:
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and if that beleeuing be there, it wil purge it from dead workes also afterward,
and if that believing be there, it will purge it from dead works also afterwards,
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and keepe it from sinning any more, in such manner as it did in former times, the heart and whole man being sanctified already through beleeuing.
and keep it from sinning any more, in such manner as it did in former times, the heart and Whole man being sanctified already through believing.
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And this is the substance of repentance, which we are to practise by the example of this people,
And this is the substance of Repentance, which we Are to practise by the Exampl of this people,
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as also of many other in the Scripture; as in Ieremy, Hosea, and diuers other.
as also of many other in the Scripture; as in Ieremy, Hosea, and diverse other.
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But heere may a doubt arise about the repentance of the people, that it may seeme not to haue been such as it hath bin set downe to be. But Here may a doubt arise about the Repentance of the people, that it may seem not to have been such as it hath been Set down to be.
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For if they repented at this time, why did they not bring forth fruits of amendment? whereof this was one, yea a chiefe one;
For if they repented At this time, why did they not bring forth fruits of amendment? whereof this was one, yea a chief one;
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to wit, that they should after this, haue rooted out the idolatrous Canaanites, they being now so sharpely reproued for that they had not done it before,
to wit, that they should After this, have rooted out the idolatrous Canaanites, they being now so sharply reproved for that they had not done it before,
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And seeing the best may fall possibly, and that dangerously, and so doing are sure that their sinne will finde them out,
And seeing the best may fallen possibly, and that dangerously, and so doing Are sure that their sin will find them out,
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but rather made leagues with them, when yet that making of peace with them, was one of the chiefe sins that was laid to their charge? and in all sound repentance, the sins bewailed, acknowledged,
but rather made leagues with them, when yet that making of peace with them, was one of the chief Sins that was laid to their charge? and in all found Repentance, the Sins bewailed, acknowledged,
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and repented of, must needs be amended (wee know) in the persons.
and repented of, must needs be amended (we know) in the Persons.
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For answere hereto, it is to bee thought, that the Lord held backe strength and courage from them,
For answer hereto, it is to be Thought, that the Lord held back strength and courage from them,
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so that they could not fight against them, prosperously, as they had done in the daies of Ioshua. And this he did, to the end they might beare that as a mark of their sin and disobedience.
so that they could not fight against them, prosperously, as they had done in the days of Ioshua. And this he did, to the end they might bear that as a mark of their since and disobedience.
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For God, according to his accustomed maner, did receiue them into his fauor, when they repented:
For God, according to his accustomed manner, did receive them into his favour, when they repented:
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but hee did not by and by restore againe to them the other particular gifts, which for their iust deserts hee had taken from them;
but he did not by and by restore again to them the other particular Gifts, which for their just deserts he had taken from them;
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as strength of body, and courage of minde, they hauing both been abused of them before, neither necessary to saluation.
as strength of body, and courage of mind, they having both been abused of them before, neither necessary to salvation.
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Which thing is most needfull for vs to marke for our great benefit:
Which thing is most needful for us to mark for our great benefit:
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For euen so he dealeth at this day, as he did in former times, and with that people.
For even so he deals At this day, as he did in former times, and with that people.
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So hee dealt with our first parents after their fall: So he dealt with our First Parents After their fallen:
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for though they repented, and were receiued againe into fauour, yet the euils and discommodities which they brought vpon themselues and mankind, did not the Lord take away;
for though they repented, and were received again into favour, yet the evils and Discomforts which they brought upon themselves and mankind, did not the Lord take away;
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neither was that quiet and sweet abode of theirs in Paradise, enioyed of them at any time after.
neither was that quiet and sweet Abided of theirs in Paradise, enjoyed of them At any time After.
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So Sampson lost the gift of his bodily strength for a time, after hee had so greatly displeased God;
So Sampson lost the gift of his bodily strength for a time, After he had so greatly displeased God;
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which I might say of many other, to wit, that they lost the vse of such graces as before they enioyed.
which I might say of many other, to wit, that they lost the use of such graces as before they enjoyed.
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And so doubtlesse, such as after a commendable profession of the Gospell, when they had before been truly conuerted to God by faith and repentance, did fall againe to their old sinnes,
And so doubtless, such as After a commendable profession of the Gospel, when they had before been truly converted to God by faith and Repentance, did fallen again to their old Sins,
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or to drowsinesse and coldnes in his seruice;
or to drowsiness and coldness in his service;
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such, I say, haue found and receiued the like measure at his hands, as most cleare experience hath been hereof in this late deceased generation,
such, I say, have found and received the like measure At his hands, as most clear experience hath been hereof in this late deceased generation,
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and in some who still remaine of them;
and in Some who still remain of them;
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whose first zeale and loue which they had at their first receiuing the Gospell, being after slaked, hath neuer after been as it was, recouered.
whose First zeal and love which they had At their First receiving the Gospel, being After slaked, hath never After been as it was, recovered.
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For though they haue seene their falles, and repented, and obtained mercy, yet the Lord hath left a marke of that their sinne behind, both to minister and people,
For though they have seen their falls, and repented, and obtained mercy, yet the Lord hath left a mark of that their sin behind, both to minister and people,
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so that they haue rarely recouered their former zeale, the one in feruent preaching, and care taking ouer the people, the other in cheerefull profession, vprightnesse of heart, and holy walking;
so that they have rarely recovered their former zeal, the one in fervent preaching, and care taking over the people, the other in cheerful profession, uprightness of heart, and holy walking;
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but haue limped in some sort afterwards, and they doe come short of the grace they had before;
but have limped in Some sort afterwards, and they do come short of the grace they had before;
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the which the Lord hath suffered to put them in remembrance of that their sin;
the which the Lord hath suffered to put them in remembrance of that their since;
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euen as a man hauing fallen from an high beame or tree, and broken his bones,
even as a man having fallen from an high beam or tree, and broken his bones,
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though hee get them set together againe, so that they may serue the turne in some sort,
though he get them Set together again, so that they may serve the turn in Some sort,
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yet he neuer feeles them perfectly cured, but euer painfull and lame afterward, or much impaired.
yet he never feels them perfectly cured, but ever painful and lame afterwards, or much impaired.
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And to adde one instance more; such as after they truly repented haue fallen into adultery, or any such hainous crime,
And to add one instance more; such as After they truly repented have fallen into adultery, or any such heinous crime,
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though they haue risen againe out of it, and giuen good testimony thereof, although they come to be truly perswaded, that it is forgiuen them,
though they have risen again out of it, and given good testimony thereof, although they come to be truly persuaded, that it is forgiven them,
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yet what vnquietnesse doe they oft finde within themselues, what shame and holding downe of the head doth it cause outwardly before men, whereby they are much appalled and held backe, in respect of that they might haue been, from good doing? besides,
yet what unquietness do they oft find within themselves, what shame and holding down of the head does it cause outwardly before men, whereby they Are much appalled and held back, in respect of that they might have been, from good doing? beside,
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how many of the louers of the truth are strong enough to receiue them as they did before, (though it be their sinne that they doe not) and as freely to communicate with them euery way;
how many of the lovers of the truth Are strong enough to receive them as they did before, (though it be their sin that they do not) and as freely to communicate with them every Way;
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but are much estranged from them, and hardly conceiue of them, whereby it may bee seene, that their credit is much impaired thereby among men,
but Are much estranged from them, and hardly conceive of them, whereby it may be seen, that their credit is much impaired thereby among men,
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although they bee still in fauour with God, as Dauid and others were.
although they be still in favour with God, as David and Others were.
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The which the Lord in his prouidence doth to them, and such like, to keepe them in awe, who are so ready to breake out againe,
The which the Lord in his providence does to them, and such like, to keep them in awe, who Are so ready to break out again,
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and that all may see how God detesteth sinne, euen in his owne, and also that hee may thereby stir vp more serious repentance,
and that all may see how God detesteth sin, even in his own, and also that he may thereby stir up more serious Repentance,
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and constant holding on in that course, and that they bee notled away from it by the errour of the wicked, in such as are brought into the right way already.
and constant holding on in that course, and that they be notled away from it by the error of the wicked, in such as Are brought into the right Way already.
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That which hath been said of this point, (that I may teach a further vse of it) ought to prouoke al such as by the grace of God are kept from such reprochfull sinnes, to yeeld continuall thankes to God for it, (which it is to be feared, is much neglected) as well as for other benefits, which giue them iust cause to doe the same.
That which hath been said of this point, (that I may teach a further use of it) ought to provoke all such as by the grace of God Are kept from such reproachful Sins, to yield continual thanks to God for it, (which it is to be feared, is much neglected) as well as for other benefits, which give them just cause to do the same.
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But if any lie in knowne and offensiue crimes, and yet can cunningly keepe them from mens eyes, and looke no further;
But if any lie in known and offensive crimes, and yet can cunningly keep them from men's eyes, and look no further;
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let the other much more thinke that God will vnskirt and vnuizor them to their shame, in his good time,
let the other much more think that God will vnskirt and vnuizor them to their shame, in his good time,
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and let the best count it no lost nor needlesse care to keepe themselues well while they are well, I meane, free from notorious and knowne sinnes,
and let the best count it not lost nor needless care to keep themselves well while they Are well, I mean, free from notorious and known Sins,
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and let them endeauour to giue good example without wearinesse, that so they may bee free from such fearefull offences.
and let them endeavour to give good Exampl without weariness, that so they may be free from such fearful offences.
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And this be said of the peoples repentance.
And this be said of the peoples Repentance.
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To all the former instructions out of these two verses, this I adde, that if the bitter weeping of the people there, caused the place to take the name from thence,
To all the former instructions out of these two Verses, this I add, that if the bitter weeping of the people there, caused the place to take the name from thence,
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so that to this day it is retained, and is called a place of weeping:
so that to this day it is retained, and is called a place of weeping:
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and further, we see how long the remembrance of it is kept for many yeeres after:
and further, we see how long the remembrance of it is kept for many Years After:
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then it doth strongly commend to vs, what care we should haue while we liue, to possesse the generations comming after vs, of good examples giuen by vs among them that liue with vs, which may doe good when we are gone:
then it does strongly commend to us, what care we should have while we live, to possess the generations coming After us, of good Examples given by us among them that live with us, which may do good when we Are gone:
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either Ministers by their diligent and feruent preaching, and godly liuing; or the people in more then ordinary receiuing the message of the Gospell with thanksgiuing, and other commendable fruits following.
either Ministers by their diligent and fervent preaching, and godly living; or the people in more then ordinary receiving the message of the Gospel with thanksgiving, and other commendable fruits following.
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The place of such inhabitants, whether it receiue a name from such things done there, as this Bochim did heere, or no, it is not so materiall.
The place of such inhabitants, whither it receive a name from such things done there, as this Bochim did Here, or no, it is not so material.
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But this is to bee thought, that the remembrance of such good things done them, might harten and encourage many that shall come after them, not in that place onely,
But this is to be Thought, that the remembrance of such good things done them, might harten and encourage many that shall come After them, not in that place only,
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but also in many other, to follow such examples. But whether they doe or no, this is too true;
but also in many other, to follow such Examples. But whither they do or no, this is too true;
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that no vile actions shall bee done to leade the people from God and goodnes, no disorder, I meane vnruly behauiour, and reuell rout keeping;
that no vile actions shall be done to lead the people from God and Goodness, no disorder, I mean unruly behaviour, and revel rout keeping;
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but their example shall bee taken vp (to be sure) not onely of them that haue seene them;
but their Exampl shall be taken up (to be sure) not only of them that have seen them;
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but also of them who shall come after them, hauing heard of them, and be made customes,
but also of them who shall come After them, having herd of them, and be made customs,
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if not petty lawes among themselues, as the custome of spending the twelue daies at the Natiuity, &c. doth too truly testifie. And thus I end.
if not Petty laws among themselves, as the custom of spending the twelue days At the Nativity, etc. does too truly testify. And thus I end.
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THE THIRTEENTH SERMON ON THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE THIRTEENTH SERMON ON THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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The second part of the Chapter.
The second part of the Chapter.
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VERS. 6. Now when Ioshus had sent the people away, the children of Israel went euery man into his inheritance to possesse the land.
VERS. 6. Now when Joshua had sent the people away, the children of Israel went every man into his inheritance to possess the land.
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7. And the people had serued the Lord all the daies of Ioshua, and all the daies of the elders that outliued Ioshua;
7. And the people had served the Lord all the days of Ioshua, and all the days of the Elders that outlived Ioshua;
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8. But Ioshua the sonne of Nun, the seruant of the Lord died, when hee was an hundred and tenne yeeres old.
8. But Ioshua the son of Nun, the servant of the Lord died, when he was an hundred and tenne Years old.
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9. And they buried him in the coasts of his inheritance, in Timnah-heres in mount Ephraim, on the north side of mount Gaash.
9. And they buried him in the coasts of his inheritance, in Timnah-heres in mount Ephraim, on the north side of mount Gaash.
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10. And so all that generation was gathered vnto their fathers, and another generation arose after them which neither knew the Lord,
10. And so all that generation was gathered unto their Father's, and Another generation arose After them which neither knew the Lord,
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nor yet his workes which he had done for Israel. nor yet his works which he had done for Israel.
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11. Then the children of Israel did wickedly in the sight of the Lord, & serued Baalim.
11. Then the children of Israel did wickedly in the sighed of the Lord, & served Baalim.
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12. And forsooke the Lord God of their fathers, which brought them out of the land of Egypt,
12. And forsook the Lord God of their Father's, which brought them out of the land of Egypt,
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and followed other Gods, euen the gods of the people that were round about them, and bowed vnto them, and prouoked the Lord to anger. and followed other God's, even the God's of the people that were round about them, and bowed unto them, and provoked the Lord to anger.
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13. So they forsooke the Lord and serued Baal and Ashteroth. NOw followeth the second part of the chapter to the end;
13. So they forsook the Lord and served Baal and Ashtaroth. NOw follows the second part of the chapter to the end;
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which also containeth the summe of the rest of the second part of the booke vnto the 17. chapter,
which also Containeth the sum of the rest of the second part of the book unto the 17. chapter,
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and setteth downe the estate of the children of Israel vnto the death of Sampson, and that was after this manner. 1. The people prouoked God by their sinnes. 2. God punished them for them,
and sets down the estate of the children of Israel unto the death of Sampson, and that was After this manner. 1. The people provoked God by their Sins. 2. God punished them for them,
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and that by other nations. 3. He raised vp Iudges to them:
and that by other Nations. 3. He raised up Judges to them:
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and 4. When they cried vnto him deliuered them. 5. After that they brake forth and fell to Idolatry againe.
and 4. When they cried unto him Delivered them. 5. After that they brake forth and fell to Idolatry again.
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And this was their estate all the time that passed till the acts mentioned in the 17. chapter,
And this was their estate all the time that passed till the acts mentioned in the 17. chapter,
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as is shewed by perticular examples through all the chapters before that, beginning in the third.
as is showed by particular Examples through all the Chapters before that, beginning in the third.
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But if any see reason not to consent that these verses in this second part of this chapter doe lay forth the summe of the second part of the booke in generall, it maketh no great matter.
But if any see reason not to consent that these Verses in this second part of this chapter do lay forth the sum of the second part of the book in general, it makes no great matter.
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He must yet grant, that in them is set downe the estate of the people generally at the time after Ioshuas death, who knew not the Lord:
He must yet grant, that in them is Set down the estate of the people generally At the time After Joshuas death, who knew not the Lord:
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and in the chapters following, more perticularly; vnto the seuenteenth chapter.
and in the Chapters following, more particularly; unto the Seventeenth chapter.
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The distinct matters in this second part of the chapter are these fiue now mentioned. 1. Their sinne. 2. Their punishment. 3. Their crying to God. 4. Deliuerance. 5. Their reuolting.
The distinct matters in this second part of the chapter Are these fiue now mentioned. 1. Their sin. 2. Their punishment. 3. Their crying to God. 4. Deliverance. 5. Their revolting.
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The first of them was their sinne, the which is set downe from the eleuenth verse to the fourteenth, with the occasion that they tooke to fall in that manner,
The First of them was their sin, the which is Set down from the Eleventh verse to the fourteenth, with the occasion that they took to fallen in that manner,
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and that is from the sixth verse to the eleuenth.
and that is from the sixth verse to the Eleventh.
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And the occasion was the death of Ioshua, and other good gouernours heere mentioned, that outliued him:
And the occasion was the death of Ioshua, and other good Governors Here mentioned, that outlived him:
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for though in their time the people serued the Lord, as heere it is said,
for though in their time the people served the Lord, as Here it is said,
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yet after them arose another generation that knew not the Lord, and then they forsooke him.
yet After them arose Another generation that knew not the Lord, and then they forsook him.
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Of these now as it followes in order.
Of these now as it follows in order.
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And first let vs consider what is said of Ioshua, then of the people, and lastly of them both.
And First let us Consider what is said of Ioshua, then of the people, and lastly of them both.
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Of Ioshua first in his life, and so come to his death; then of the people after his death.
Of Ioshua First in his life, and so come to his death; then of the people After his death.
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In that it is said of him that he had sent the people away to their inheritance, before he died;
In that it is said of him that he had sent the people away to their inheritance, before he died;
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as it is recorded, Iosh. 24. it causeth a question to bee moued, why hee had called them together before his death;
as it is recorded, Joshua 24. it Causes a question to be moved, why he had called them together before his death;
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that appeareth in the chapter mentioned now, throughout vnto the 28. verse:
that appears in the chapter mentioned now, throughout unto the 28. verse:
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and it was to this end, to rehearse Gods benefits to them, and to exhort them to serue the Lord,
and it was to this end, to rehearse God's benefits to them, and to exhort them to serve the Lord,
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and this was a little before his death, at which time also he renewed a couenant betwixt the Lord and the people:
and this was a little before his death, At which time also he renewed a Covenant betwixt the Lord and the people:
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the like to which we reade that Iehoida did betwixt the Lord, and Ioash the King.
the like to which we read that Jehoida did betwixt the Lord, and Joash the King.
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And so did Nehemiah, Iosiah and other, whose rare & godly example is set forth most clearly and liuely, to be a patterne to all Christian magistrates,
And so did Nehemiah, Josiah and other, whose rare & godly Exampl is Set forth most clearly and lively, to be a pattern to all Christian Magistrates,
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euen the highest, how they should count it their greatest honour to honour the Lord among the people,
even the highest, how they should count it their greatest honour to honour the Lord among the people,
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and cause them to doe so likewise;
and cause them to do so likewise;
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to aduance his true worship also, and therefore to see true and sound doctrine taught and not to suffer superstition,
to advance his true worship also, and Therefore to see true and found Doctrine taught and not to suffer Superstition,
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nor false opinions to bee thrust vpon the Church:
nor false opinions to be thrust upon the Church:
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and to prouide, as neare as may be, that the people may know, that they doe not require these things of them for fashion, but in sincerity;
and to provide, as near as may be, that the people may know, that they do not require these things of them for fashion, but in sincerity;
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and that seeing the Lord is a plentifull rewarder of them that seeke him:
and that seeing the Lord is a plentiful rewarder of them that seek him:
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therefore they must not thinke themselues discharged, in that they prouide for the outward peace of the people only (wherein yet they doe very commendably) but that they may liue godly also;
Therefore they must not think themselves discharged, in that they provide for the outward peace of the people only (wherein yet they do very commendably) but that they may live godly also;
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because vnder God they are the maintainers and preseruers of both tables.
Because under God they Are the maintainers and preservers of both tables.
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And the best that they can yeeld the Lord for aduancing them is, to serue him in feare themselues,
And the best that they can yield the Lord for advancing them is, to serve him in Fear themselves,
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and kisse the sonne, and prouide that others may doe so, and that without disturbance, by them that are corrupt in their religion, and profane.
and kiss the son, and provide that Others may do so, and that without disturbance, by them that Are corrupt in their Religion, and profane.
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And thus they are to goe before them zealously, and faithfully in their owne practise,
And thus they Are to go before them zealously, and faithfully in their own practice,
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as this noble man Ioshua heere did, professing it openly that hee would doe so, saying, whatsoeuer other doe, I and my house will serue the Lord.
as this noble man Ioshua Here did, professing it openly that he would do so, saying, whatsoever other do, I and my house will serve the Lord.
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And that then and now these things might the better bee done, the Lord commandeth in Deuteronomie, that the highest in authority should be studious in the book of God.
And that then and now these things might the better be done, the Lord commands in Deuteronomy, that the highest in Authority should be studious in the book of God.
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All the forementioned things did Moses, who gonerned the people before Ioshua: who both are to bee followed in their religious course;
All the forementioned things did Moses, who gonerned the people before Ioshua: who both Are to be followed in their religious course;
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because experience hath alwaies taught vs, that if the chiefe rulers bee zealous and religious, the inferiours will embrace piety and godlinesse likewise;
Because experience hath always taught us, that if the chief Rulers be zealous and religious, the inferiors will embrace piety and godliness likewise;
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at least, not be against it. And contrariwise: but if they should not, yet the people must themselues walke with God.
At least, not be against it. And contrariwise: but if they should not, yet the people must themselves walk with God.
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And thus did Ioshua send the people away, as it is said in the text,
And thus did Ioshua send the people away, as it is said in the text,
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and with gracious words exhorted them, and spake to them when hee was readie to die;
and with gracious words exhorted them, and spoke to them when he was ready to die;
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as in the forementioned chapter of Ioshua appeareth, that hee might leaue his last words so fruitfull among them, that their print might remaine in them after his death, euen as it did.
as in the forementioned chapter of Ioshua appears, that he might leave his last words so fruitful among them, that their print might remain in them After his death, even as it did.
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And seeing he sent them away in this manner, wee should know, that it becommeth meaner persons much more to do so;
And seeing he sent them away in this manner, we should know, that it becomes meaner Persons much more to do so;
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I meane, to giue exhortation to their children, seruants, and neighbours, if they haue freedome from paine, which often times hindreth right good men,
I mean, to give exhortation to their children, Servants, and neighbours, if they have freedom from pain, which often times hindereth right good men,
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and this is the best memoriall that they can leaue behinde them at their death.
and this is the best memorial that they can leave behind them At their death.
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There should be a wise putting of the house in order, & a setting of mens estates at a stay before death come,
There should be a wise putting of the house in order, & a setting of men's estates At a stay before death come,
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as Hezechiah was willed by the Lord to doe; a chiefe part whereof is this giuing of exhortation: and this should be;
as Hezekiah was willed by the Lord to do; a chief part whereof is this giving of exhortation: and this should be;
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both that the minde of the visited partie may bee eased and at quiet, and to preuent all trouble among those that remaine behinde.
both that the mind of the visited party may be eased and At quiet, and to prevent all trouble among those that remain behind.
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For if this be not done before sicknesse) as commonly it is neglected, it had need to be then gone about with all speed.
For if this be not done before sickness) as commonly it is neglected, it had need to be then gone about with all speed.
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But whiles this dutie ought to bee performed, of vsing good speech to the standers by,
But while this duty ought to be performed, of using good speech to the standers by,
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how many are there who are scarce able or willing to take direction themselues, when they lie vpon their death bed? so farre are they from bequeathing gracious counsell and exhortation to others,
how many Are there who Are scarce able or willing to take direction themselves, when they lie upon their death Bed? so Far Are they from bequeathing gracious counsel and exhortation to Others,
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and all because they sought no such matter in the daies of their peace, health, and liberty, nor desired that their family should.
and all Because they sought no such matter in the days of their peace, health, and liberty, nor desired that their family should.
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And this bee said of Ioshua; now of the people, according to the diuision made before, in the entring into this verse.
And this be said of Ioshua; now of the people, according to the division made before, in the entering into this verse.
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They being now sent away, went euery man to his inheritance, as it had been before diuided to them by Ioshua, and so rested at home in peace,
They being now sent away, went every man to his inheritance, as it had been before divided to them by Ioshua, and so rested At home in peace,
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after their many hard battailes and troubles.
After their many hard battles and Troubles.
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Thus the Lord dealeth with his people, that for a time they finde hardnesse, and afterward deliuerance and peace;
Thus the Lord deals with his people, that for a time they find hardness, and afterwards deliverance and peace;
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as after a storme commeth faire weather. Thus heauinesse endures for a night, but ioy commeth in the morning.
as After a storm comes fair weather. Thus heaviness endures for a night, but joy comes in the morning.
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We all shunne trouble, and it is of it selfe grieuous and vnwelcome; We all shun trouble, and it is of it self grievous and unwelcome;
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but herein we are much faulty, that as tedious as it is, few of vs lay to auoide it aright, by eschewing the sinnes that cause it:
but herein we Are much faulty, that as tedious as it is, few of us lay to avoid it aright, by Eschewing the Sins that cause it:
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but rather bring it vpon our selues by our rash attempts, and other wilfull, carelesse, and bad doings;
but rather bring it upon our selves by our rash attempts, and other wilful, careless, and bad doings;
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whereas we might be free from many troubles, if wee could take counsell of God in our matters, and stoope to his gouernment.
whereas we might be free from many Troubles, if we could take counsel of God in our matters, and stoop to his government.
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And for example, it may be said, wee prize not outward peace (to liue safely and quietly in our houses) at any high reckoning, in which estate yet wee might doe much good;
And for Exampl, it may be said, we prize not outward peace (to live safely and quietly in our houses) At any high reckoning, in which estate yet we might do much good;
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but we trifle out our precious time at least, if we bee not worse occupied;
but we trifle out our precious time At least, if we be not Worse occupied;
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whereby, when wee raise trouble against our selues, wee take not the best way commonly to goe through it cheerefully,
whereby, when we raise trouble against our selves, we take not the best Way commonly to go through it cheerfully,
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and meekely committing our way to God wholly, by doing all the good we can, and so waite vpon him patiently, for a good issue.
and meekly committing our Way to God wholly, by doing all the good we can, and so wait upon him patiently, for a good issue.
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Now after the people were said to bee sent away, it is further said, that they serued God while Ioshua and other godly gouernours liued.
Now After the people were said to be sent away, it is further said, that they served God while Ioshua and other godly Governors lived.
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Oh therefore how happy a thing it is to enioy such? For much helpe, encouragement and ease the inferiours haue by them (they bearing the burthen off from the sholders of the other being more weake and vnfit thereto) who if they were not they must beare it themselues.
O Therefore how happy a thing it is to enjoy such? For much help, encouragement and ease the inferiors have by them (they bearing the burden off from the shoulders of the other being more weak and unfit thereto) who if they were not they must bear it themselves.
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For when the people haue by their meanes the Gospell purely preached, and liue safely vnder their vine and figge tree,
For when the people have by their means the Gospel purely preached, and live safely under their vine and fig tree,
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as they did in the daies of Salomon, with the liberty to exchange and vtter their commodities and wares, little doe they weigh it,
as they did in the days of Solomon, with the liberty to exchange and utter their commodities and wares, little do they weigh it,
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for the most part, what a benefit it is, who doe commonly enioy these blessings by the kinde, wise,
for the most part, what a benefit it is, who do commonly enjoy these blessings by the kind, wise,
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and religious care of their gouernours.
and religious care of their Governors.
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meaning that hee rested from his labours in body, while his soule returned to God who gaue it.
meaning that he rested from his labours in body, while his soul returned to God who gave it.
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So to come lower euen among our selues, they who liue vnder inferiour guides, as people of the meaner sort vnder godly headburrowes and guides in their townes, who haue great encouragement to Christian duty by them, together with good example, rather then checkes taunts,
So to come lower even among our selves, they who live under inferior guides, as people of the meaner sort under godly headburrowes and guides in their Towns, who have great encouragement to Christian duty by them, together with good Exampl, rather then Checks taunts,
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and discouragement (which many feele in bad townes) oh how sweet a liberty doe they enioy that can prize it aright? what a furtherance to godlinesse? So to be in a religious and well ordered familie, where God and his true seruice is chiefly regarded, it is a corner of heauen in respect of other houses,
and discouragement (which many feel in bad Towns) o how sweet a liberty do they enjoy that can prize it aright? what a furtherance to godliness? So to be in a religious and well ordered family, where God and his true service is chiefly regarded, it is a corner of heaven in respect of other houses,
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though there want not in them many bodily comforts.
though there want not in them many bodily comforts.
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And if such a thing bee set downe heere of the people to their commendation and their gouernours also,
And if such a thing be Set down Here of the people to their commendation and their Governors also,
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and for vs to behold and thinke vpon, that while such liued together, the one was well guided by the other,
and for us to behold and think upon, that while such lived together, the one was well guided by the other,
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and God religiously serued of both; then let all such as enioy the benefit of good and Christian gouernment, in house,
and God religiously served of both; then let all such as enjoy the benefit of good and Christian government, in house,
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or out of house, especially in both, fall downe before the Lord, and acknowledge it to his great praise,
or out of house, especially in both, fallen down before the Lord, and acknowledge it to his great praise,
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and the binding of themselues vnto him, and pray earnestly that they may giue good testimonie of it, by seeking to be setled in the feare of God,
and the binding of themselves unto him, and pray earnestly that they may give good testimony of it, by seeking to be settled in the Fear of God,
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and to grow vp in faith, knowledge, and grace thereby. I know it is no common thing either to finde the one or the other,
and to grow up in faith, knowledge, and grace thereby. I know it is no Common thing either to find the one or the other,
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but where any are vnder the authority and wing of godly guides, let them make account that it is their summer season, not like the winter snuffes and brunts.
but where any Are under the Authority and wing of godly guides, let them make account that it is their summer season, not like the winter snuffs and brunts.
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And as for such as fauour not good dwellings, but rather shunne them, as Esau did good marriages, I deny not but they may hold vp their head with the highest,
And as for such as favour not good dwellings, but rather shun them, as Esau did good marriages, I deny not but they may hold up their head with the highest,
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and beare out matters with the bigest, and shift to get a share in the pleasures of sinne for a season;
and bear out matters with the biggest, and shift to get a share in the pleasures of sin for a season;
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but they are as farre from true happines as they are from spirituall and sound comfort,
but they Are as Far from true happiness as they Are from spiritual and found Comfort,
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though few haue eares to heare it, till they smart by it.
though few have ears to hear it, till they smart by it.
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Now further, for people that liue vnder a good ministry, (to say a little of them, Moses his being among the people, doth wofully prognosticate,
Now further, for people that live under a good Ministry, (to say a little of them, Moses his being among the people, does woefully prognosticate,
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vnto what a passe they are like to grow, if they had elbow roome.
unto what a pass they Are like to grow, if they had elbow room.
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For though none might liue happilier then they, yet who (for the most part) doe lesse looke after it? for as they in Moses absence from them but fortie daies, made themselues a calfe to worship:
For though none might live happilier then they, yet who (for the most part) do less look After it? for as they in Moses absence from them but fortie days, made themselves a calf to worship:
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And when we haue learned, and fitted our selues to die, then the hearing of death,
And when we have learned, and fitted our selves to die, then the hearing of death,
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euen so the people are so brutish in these daies, and disordered, euen while their faithfull pastors liue with them, that the greatest part of them, take no good by them:
even so the people Are so brutish in these days, and disordered, even while their faithful Pastors live with them, that the greatest part of them, take no good by them:
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what did I say? nay they liue most offensiuely vnder them.
what did I say? nay they live most offensively under them.
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A signe of a wofull condemnation ready to come vpon them, all may see it is in their so doing,
A Signen of a woeful condemnation ready to come upon them, all may see it is in their so doing,
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for louing darkenesse, in the cleare light of the Gospell more then it. And though some of them who are more subtill doe carrie the matter more closely,
for loving darkness, in the clear Light of the Gospel more then it. And though Some of them who Are more subtle do carry the matter more closely,
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yet they are restrained by necessity or shame, not reformed by grace, and the power of the word.
yet they Are restrained by necessity or shame, not reformed by grace, and the power of the word.
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And let others who are not so bad, and yet not brought to true repentance, let them (I say) make better vse of such helpes while they enioy them,
And let Others who Are not so bad, and yet not brought to true Repentance, let them (I say) make better use of such helps while they enjoy them,
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as they did in the Acts of the Apostles, and especially let them see that all bee well betwixt God and them;
as they did in the Acts of the Apostles, and especially let them see that all be well betwixt God and them;
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yea and let them get furniture of grace to vphold them afterward also, lest too late they lament, that they tooke no good by them,
yea and let them get furniture of grace to uphold them afterwards also, lest too late they lament, that they took no good by them,
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and bewaile the want of them (as Saul did Samuel) when there is no helpe.
and bewail the want of them (as Saul did Samuel) when there is no help.
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But heere in as much as we see these people held out in Gods seruice but for a time,
But Here in as much as we see these people held out in God's service but for a time,
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and that was, while they had good gouernours and ouerseers liuing with them:
and that was, while they had good Governors and Overseers living with them:
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it auaileth much therefore to obserue in our selues what it is that maketh vs embrace religion,
it avails much Therefore to observe in our selves what it is that makes us embrace Religion,
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and what is the chiefest thing that causeth vs to hold on the same. (A worthie point for all to learne,
and what is the chiefest thing that Causes us to hold on the same. (A worthy point for all to Learn,
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and namely such as pretend they loue the Gospell) it much concerneth vs (I say) to know and be assured whether it be fauour of men, commodity, credit, example,
and namely such as pretend they love the Gospel) it much concerns us (I say) to know and be assured whither it be favour of men, commodity, credit, Exampl,
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or other outward respect, which moueth vs to professe any thing more zealously then some other doe,
or other outward respect, which moves us to profess any thing more zealously then Some other doe,
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or whether for conscience sake, in that God commandeth vs so to doe, and for the sauour and sweetnesse that wee finde therein and in the Gospell which wee heare.
or whither for conscience sake, in that God commands us so to do, and for the savour and sweetness that we find therein and in the Gospel which we hear.
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For euen thereafter shal our welfare, prosperity, and perseuerance be.
For even thereafter shall our welfare, Prosperity, and perseverance be.
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For if wee haue tasted how good the Lord is, and haue found that hundred fold that is promised,
For if we have tasted how good the Lord is, and have found that hundred fold that is promised,
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and verefied in vs which is written in the Psalme, that a day in Gods house is better to vs then a thousand else where;
and verified in us which is written in the Psalm, that a day in God's house is better to us then a thousand Else where;
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then we may know that wee haue builded vpon a rocke, and our building shall stand,
then we may know that we have built upon a rock, and our building shall stand,
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and the beholding it in other, is a fit meane to quicken vs to the looking after it our selues,
and the beholding it in other, is a fit mean to quicken us to the looking After it our selves,
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and till we meet with a better booty then that, and may serue a better master then the Lord is (which shall neuer be) wee will keepe close to him,
and till we meet with a better booty then that, and may serve a better master then the Lord is (which shall never be) we will keep close to him,
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and count his seruice to bee perfect freedome.
and count his service to be perfect freedom.
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And to such as demand of vs whether wee will continue and hold on in a godly course,
And to such as demand of us whither we will continue and hold on in a godly course,
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or goe backe, as Christ demanded of his Disciples, we shall be able to answere with Peter: whither shall wee goe? wee are in the way to eternall life,
or go back, as christ demanded of his Disciples, we shall be able to answer with Peter: whither shall we go? we Are in the Way to Eternal life,
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and we will not change our Christian course for any other.
and we will not change our Christian course for any other.
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Otherwise it is not enough to boast of our loue to God, and to say [ Lord, Lord ] when yet we will take no paines throughly to gage our harts and to see our affection well ordered, that so good life may follow.
Otherwise it is not enough to boast of our love to God, and to say [ Lord, Lord ] when yet we will take no pains thoroughly to gage our hearts and to see our affection well ordered, that so good life may follow.
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Now while the holy Ghost speaketh of the people, how they followed the Lord all the daies of Ioshua, and the godly elders;
Now while the holy Ghost speaks of the people, how they followed the Lord all the days of Ioshua, and the godly Elders;
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hee stayeth a while about them, giuing them this testimony, that they had seene the workes of God which he had done among them:
he stays a while about them, giving them this testimony, that they had seen the works of God which he had done among them:
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meaning that they had not barely looked vpon them but obserued, and (as Mary did the words of the Angell) had laid them vp in their hearts to consider them.
meaning that they had not barely looked upon them but observed, and (as Marry did the words of the Angel) had laid them up in their hearts to Consider them.
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For what profited it then otherwise to see them? For there is no doubt,
For what profited it then otherwise to see them? For there is no doubt,
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but that there were many more aliue at that time, who had seene the miracles and great workes which the Lord had wrought in placing them in Canaan;
but that there were many more alive At that time, who had seen the Miracles and great works which the Lord had wrought in placing them in Canaan;
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but they were not worth the naming, seeing they had not also made vse of them;
but they were not worth the naming, seeing they had not also made use of them;
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but these had seen them in another manner, so that they acknowledged the Lords power and goodnesse toward them thereby;
but these had seen them in Another manner, so that they acknowledged the lords power and Goodness towards them thereby;
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declaring that to be the cause of their constant seruing of God, and cleaning to him,
declaring that to be the cause of their constant serving of God, and cleaning to him,
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euen because they had seene them.
even Because they had seen them.
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And it is no lesse (doubtlesse) then a great cause of the godlinesse of them that haue any in them;
And it is no less (doubtless) then a great cause of the godliness of them that have any in them;
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namely, that they are such as haue seene and weighed Gods wonderfull acts, as his mercy and gracious working by the power of the Gospell in themselues or other;
namely, that they Are such as have seen and weighed God's wonderful acts, as his mercy and gracious working by the power of the Gospel in themselves or other;
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as also for that they haue had proofe of his mighty vpholding of thē in a good course against all aduersary power of the prince of darkenes, and his band.
as also for that they have had proof of his mighty upholding of them in a good course against all adversary power of the Prince of darkness, and his band.
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In like manner this hath hartened them to duty not a little, for that as they haue seen it alwaies to go well with them while they feared the Lord, and departed from euill;
In like manner this hath heartened them to duty not a little, for that as they have seen it always to go well with them while they feared the Lord, and departed from evil;
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To this which I haue said of burial, one thing more let vs consider:
To this which I have said of burial, one thing more let us Consider:
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so they ••ue seene the heauie hand of God to haue been against others, that haue peruerted their waies, & followed a bad course;
so they ••ue seen the heavy hand of God to have been against Others, that have perverted their ways, & followed a bad course;
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so that although they haue prospered heere for a season, yet when God in his due time hath blowne vpon their visored felicity, they haue wanzed away in his displeasure.
so that although they have prospered Here for a season, yet when God in his due time hath blown upon their visored felicity, they have wanzed away in his displeasure.
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This Salomon commendeth to vs in his example, who professeth that it was his practise to behold and consider all things (not impertinent matters as a busie bodie,
This Solomon commends to us in his Exampl, who Professes that it was his practice to behold and Consider all things (not impertinent matters as a busy body,
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but profitable) and especially the courses and issues of the righteous and wicked.
but profitable) and especially the courses and issues of the righteous and wicked.
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By which meanes hee attained to great experience and wisedome, both to guide himselfe and others.
By which means he attained to great experience and Wisdom, both to guide himself and Others.
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Euen as his father Dauid did also; saying, that he was made wiser then the ancient, because he considered such things.
Eve as his father David did also; saying, that he was made Wiser then the ancient, Because he considered such things.
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But this meditating of Gods wonderfull workes;
But this meditating of God's wonderful works;
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and namely this one, the greatest of other, how he hath appointed to saue some from vtter perdition,
and namely this one, the greatest of other, how he hath appointed to save Some from utter perdition,
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and letteth others goe on in their sinnes, though it be a strong motiue to draw men to God,
and lets Others go on in their Sins, though it be a strong motive to draw men to God,
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yet (with griefe it may be spoken) it is vtterly wanting among most men.
yet (with grief it may be spoken) it is utterly wanting among most men.
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Their hearts are set on follie and vanity.
Their hearts Are Set on folly and vanity.
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He that hath liued to see many laid in graue, hath scarce a thought that hee shall follow,
He that hath lived to see many laid in graven, hath scarce a Thought that he shall follow,
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and goe the way that all haue gone before him in.
and go the Way that all have gone before him in.
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As for that they heare, that except they repent they shall all perish, although they know their hearts are hardened,
As for that they hear, that except they Repent they shall all perish, although they know their hearts Are hardened,
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so that they neither can repent nor haue the least desire after it; yet they crie peace, peace, as though all were safe.
so that they neither can Repent nor have the least desire After it; yet they cry peace, peace, as though all were safe.
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So that it may now iustly be complained of, which Salomon hath long agoe bewrayed, that the fooles eyes are in euery corner of the world;
So that it may now justly be complained of, which Solomon hath long ago bewrayed, that the Fools eyes Are in every corner of the world;
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meaning that they are busying themselues any way needlesly, and amisse;
meaning that they Are busying themselves any weigh needlessly, and amiss;
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but as for things out of the world or aboue it, that is (as Saint Peter speaketh) a farre off, their eyes are sore and pur-blind, they cannot looke after them;
but as for things out of the world or above it, that is (as Saint Peter speaks) a Far off, their eyes Are soar and purblind, they cannot look After them;
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and as the Prophet speaketh, they are wise to doe euill; but to doe well, they haue no knowledge.
and as the Prophet speaks, they Are wise to do evil; but to do well, they have no knowledge.
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The Lord himselfe bewaileth this brutishnes in men, that like vnreasonable creatures they minde onely that which is present, and before their eyes; The Lord himself bewaileth this brutishness in men, that like unreasonable creatures they mind only that which is present, and before their eyes;
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but oh (saith hee) that my people were wise, and did consider their end.
but o (Says he) that my people were wise, and did Consider their end.
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For how should men come to vnderstand mysteries, as the sauing knowledge of God in Christ is,
For how should men come to understand Mysteres, as the Saving knowledge of God in christ is,
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For that is wisdome indeed, which seeing the most doe want, therefore they neuer enioy the thousand part of sweet liuing heere, as they might doe.
For that is Wisdom indeed, which seeing the most do want, Therefore they never enjoy the thousand part of sweet living Here, as they might do.
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Now the holy story hauing spoken of the workes which Ioshua and the people did in his life, maketh mention of his death,
Now the holy story having spoken of the works which Ioshua and the people did in his life, makes mention of his death,
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as that which followeth, when all the actions of life are ended. And therefore Dauid, when hee was departing hence, said;
as that which follows, when all the actions of life Are ended. And Therefore David, when he was departing hence, said;
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I goe the way of all the world. As wee haue therefore heard much of the actions of our life; I go the Way of all the world. As we have Therefore herd much of the actions of our life;
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so let vs heare some what of death, as the text giueth vs leaue and occasion.
so let us hear Some what of death, as the text gives us leave and occasion.
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And in that we heare that he died the seruant of the Lord, as hee had long liued,
And in that we hear that he died the servant of the Lord, as he had long lived,
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and had done so many worthie things in his life (death and departure hence being so solemne a thing as it is) we should bee much moued, not onely to thinke vpon the end of all flesh,
and had done so many worthy things in his life (death and departure hence being so solemn a thing as it is) we should be much moved, not only to think upon the end of all Flesh,
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but especially of our owne death, and to prepare for it aboue all things, and to learne to die;
but especially of our own death, and to prepare for it above all things, and to Learn to die;
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that so wee might with him, die the seruants of God. Which though to a naturall man it be imposible, yet the Lord maketh it tolerable,
that so we might with him, die the Servants of God. Which though to a natural man it be impossible, yet the Lord makes it tolerable,
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yea easie, and a welcome thing, to all such as haue first learned to liue well heere,
yea easy, and a welcome thing, to all such as have First learned to live well Here,
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or at least are fit to die. For perseuerance in good life, meeteth with a good death, and ioyfully embraceth it:
or At least Are fit to die. For perseverance in good life, meeteth with a good death, and joyfully Embraceth it:
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in which respect Salomon saith, that the day of death is better then the day of birth, as being the entrance into life.
in which respect Solomon Says, that the day of death is better then the day of birth, as being the Entrance into life.
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And therefore the text saith, Ioshua the seruant of the Lord died:
And Therefore the text Says, Ioshua the servant of the Lord died:
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noting that his death was not as the death of euery common man, but a blessed death,
noting that his death was not as the death of every Common man, but a blessed death,
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and a rest from the worke of the Lord, in which hee had been faithfull in his life;
and a rest from the work of the Lord, in which he had been faithful in his life;
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and therfore now looking for his reward, from the Lord a bountifull paymaister, death was welcome to him.
and Therefore now looking for his reward, from the Lord a bountiful paymaister, death was welcome to him.
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As it is reported of an ancient Father of the Church, that being 80. yeeres old,
As it is reported of an ancient Father of the Church, that being 80. Years old,
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and being then to bid farewell to his friends, said; Thus long haue I serued the Lord, and now it grieueth mee not to die;
and being then to bid farewell to his Friends, said; Thus long have I served the Lord, and now it grieves me not to die;
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for I haue a good master, thereby meaning that death was far more welcome to him then life;
for I have a good master, thereby meaning that death was Far more welcome to him then life;
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euen as that day is to a faithfull seruant, wherein he is to receiue liberall wages for his long seruice,
even as that day is to a faithful servant, wherein he is to receive liberal wages for his long service,
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then all the daies are that went before.
then all the days Are that went before.
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And thus S. Paul speaketh of Dauid, that when he had serued his time, he slept:
And thus S. Paul speaks of David, that when he had served his time, he slept:
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and to further and confirme vs in readinesse to die well; considering deepely of it and of our owne mortality with it.
and to further and confirm us in readiness to die well; considering deeply of it and of our own mortality with it.
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And it much helpeth to thinke vpon the infinite thousands mentioned in the Scriptures (who haue been taken hence by death) and namely, the rolles of Kings, such as haue been more noble and memorable persons, who seemed to haue an eternity heere, by their dignity, pompe,
And it much Helpeth to think upon the infinite thousands mentioned in the Scriptures (who have been taken hence by death) and namely, the rolls of Kings, such as have been more noble and memorable Persons, who seemed to have an eternity Here, by their dignity, pomp,
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and prerogatiues aboue other men, as also among our selues more neerely to hearken after, and thinke vpon the death of such as wee haue knowne or liued with;
and prerogatives above other men, as also among our selves more nearly to harken After, and think upon the death of such as we have known or lived with;
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oh it doth not a little helpe to cracke the pride of life in vs, and to prepare for death.
o it does not a little help to Crac the pride of life in us, and to prepare for death.
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All which in fit seasons and vpon good consideration, being set before our eyes, are singuler meanes to fasten this meditation vpon vs, that wee also may willingly and readily giue place to death:
All which in fit seasons and upon good consideration, being Set before our eyes, Are singular means to fasten this meditation upon us, that we also may willingly and readily give place to death:
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and this shall much easilier and the better bee, while by our reioycing that we haue in Christ Iesus our Lord wee die daily before death doe come.
and this shall much easilier and the better bee, while by our rejoicing that we have in christ Iesus our Lord we die daily before death do come.
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By meanes whereof, as it is vncertaine, when we see any to die among vs, who shall bee next;
By means whereof, as it is uncertain, when we see any to die among us, who shall be next;
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so euery one should put forward himselfe, as the Apostle did in a case not vnlike, being told by their master that one of them should betray him;
so every one should put forward himself, as the Apostle did in a case not unlike, being told by their master that one of them should betray him;
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euery one asked for himselfe, saying, is it I master? Euen so (I say) we ought to resolue, euery one for himselfe, that he may be the next, that so death may the better be prouided for.
every one asked for himself, saying, is it I master? Even so (I say) we ought to resolve, every one for himself, that he may be the next, that so death may the better be provided for.
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And let this serue by this occasion, for a meditation of death.
And let this serve by this occasion, for a meditation of death.
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His old age being an hundred and ten yeeres, are reckoned as an honour to him, that being so commended for his godlinesse, hee liued so long.
His old age being an hundred and ten Years, Are reckoned as an honour to him, that being so commended for his godliness, he lived so long.
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To whom Moses and Caleb may bee added, full of yeeres and grace.
To whom Moses and Caleb may be added, full of Years and grace.
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Doubtlesse it is no lesse to a man seruing God so religiously, so long a time.
Doubtless it is no less to a man serving God so religiously, so long a time.
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For it is not an honour bestowed vpon all, to become fathers and worthies, in the Church for their long continuance in grace,
For it is not an honour bestowed upon all, to become Father's and worthies, in the Church for their long Continuance in grace,
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when we see the loue of so many to waxe cold, and a farre greater number to bee reprochfull in their age.
when we see the love of so many to wax cold, and a Far greater number to be reproachful in their age.
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But gray haires are a comely ornament, when they are found in the way of righteousnesse.
But grey hairs Are a comely ornament, when they Are found in the Way of righteousness.
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For although it bee happinesse for the people of God to die betimes seeing to bee with Christ is best of all, For although it be happiness for the people of God to die betimes seeing to be with christ is best of all,
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yet to liue long heere, (if God may be honoured by vs in our life, is an high honour also another way, euen by doing much good.
yet to live long Here, (if God may be honoured by us in our life, is an high honour also Another Way, even by doing much good.
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And so Dauid confessed, saying, If I may liue to keepe thy word (for thereby God is glorified) I shall count it a great bountie vnto me.
And so David confessed, saying, If I may live to keep thy word (for thereby God is glorified) I shall count it a great bounty unto me.
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Which reason Dauid and Hezekiah vsed, desiring life to this end, saying;
Which reason David and Hezekiah used, desiring life to this end, saying;
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The liuing, the liuing shall praise thee, Esa. 38. 19. And in the Psal. None can worship thee in the graue. The living, the living shall praise thee, Isaiah 38. 19. And in the Psalm None can worship thee in the graven.
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This, a man would thinke, should stir vp all that haue made good beginnings in Christian life, to long after perseuerance therein,
This, a man would think, should stir up all that have made good beginnings in Christian life, to long After perseverance therein,
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yea though they liue vnto old age, and that they may bee experienced and well seene in the waies of God, that so they may declare them to others.
yea though they live unto old age, and that they may be experienced and well seen in the ways of God, that so they may declare them to Others.
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Which as it is rare, and few mens cases to doe; so it is their honour that doe it, and their benefit who enioy it.
Which as it is rare, and few men's cases to do; so it is their honour that do it, and their benefit who enjoy it.
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I speake this to the shame of such as doe by small occasions depart from good beginnings,
I speak this to the shame of such as do by small occasions depart from good beginnings,
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and in the pride of their hearts, and contempt of other, take conceits against their brethren, who hold constantly the profession of their hope,
and in the pride of their hearts, and contempt of other, take conceits against their brothers, who hold constantly the profession of their hope,
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and breake off their fellowship with them, directly contrary to the word of God, or some other way depart from a good course;
and break off their fellowship with them, directly contrary to the word of God, or Some other Way depart from a good course;
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so that few such doe hold out to the end in their good beginnings, but lose that honour that Ioshua had, who in his old age died as he had long liued;
so that few such do hold out to the end in their good beginnings, but loose that honour that Ioshua had, who in his old age died as he had long lived;
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to wit, the seruant of the Almighty, then the which title, the Angels had no greater honour.
to wit, the servant of the Almighty, then the which title, the Angels had no greater honour.
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It is further added of Ioshua, that he was buried in his owne inheritance, which was in mount Ephraim, in the place mentioned in the text, and that without superstition. It is further added of Ioshua, that he was buried in his own inheritance, which was in mount Ephraim, in the place mentioned in the text, and that without Superstition.
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Now concerning buriall wee are to know, that God hath appointed that it should bee for the honest and decent couering of the body, vntill the resurrection day;
Now Concerning burial we Are to know, that God hath appointed that it should be for the honest and decent covering of the body, until the resurrection day;
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and that the bodies of the faithfull should bee as it were, laid vp in the earth, in hope of their honour at the last day;
and that the bodies of the faithful should be as it were, laid up in the earth, in hope of their honour At the last day;
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though many righteous persons haue by the cruelty of their enemies especially, been denied this liberty of buriall, which is the comliest manner of bestowing them,
though many righteous Persons have by the cruelty of their enemies especially, been denied this liberty of burial, which is the comliest manner of bestowing them,
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but it hindred not their happinesse.
but it hindered not their happiness.
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Beside, the bodies of God children, for that they bee the temples of the holy Ghost, ought (if it may be) decently to be buried,
Beside, the bodies of God children, for that they be the Temples of the holy Ghost, ought (if it may be) decently to be buried,
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and not to be cast forth into the fields.
and not to be cast forth into the fields.
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And it was a kind of a curse to Iehoiakim, to be buried like an asse.
And it was a kind of a curse to Jehoiakim, to be buried like an Ass.
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and the effectuall knowledge of his great workes, to bee brought to his feare by them,
and the effectual knowledge of his great works, to be brought to his Fear by them,
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But to say no more of this, yet about buriall I adde one thing that whereas it goeth against the edge with men and women, that their bodies should so bee abased at that time,
But to say no more of this, yet about burial I add one thing that whereas it Goes against the edge with men and women, that their bodies should so be abased At that time,
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as to be wrapped and wound vp, and laid in graue, some of them hauing liued sumptuously,
as to be wrapped and wound up, and laid in graven, Some of them having lived sumptuously,
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and daintily heere before, and therefore costly cloathed, and in fine apparell; they must know, that this mortality and corruption must, by Gods ordinance bee put off,
and daintily Here before, and Therefore costly clothed, and in fine apparel; they must know, that this mortality and corruption must, by God's Ordinance be put off,
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before immortality and glory can be put on, and that this abasement, together with the laying of them by the walles, in the vtmost and meanest roomes, which were wont to haue their abode in the costliest and seemeliest places,
before immortality and glory can be put on, and that this abasement, together with the laying of them by the walls, in the utmost and Meanest rooms, which were wont to have their Abided in the Costliest and seemeliest places,
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as also the homely laying forth of them by meane people, they themselues in their life time hauing had company with the wealthier and better sort:
as also the homely laying forth of them by mean people, they themselves in their life time having had company with the wealthier and better sort:
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this I say, with all other abasements and disgrace, serueth to this end, euen to abate and pull downe the pride of men that is in them,
this I say, with all other abasements and disgrace, serveth to this end, even to abate and pull down the pride of men that is in them,
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and to cause them to esteeme meanely of their bodies, in their flourishingest estate, which they haue too much pampered,
and to cause them to esteem meanly of their bodies, in their flourishingest estate, which they have too much pampered,
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and gloried in, by setting out of them so vainely.
and gloried in, by setting out of them so vainly.
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It is a fit cooling and check for such as haue so abused them, to see in the vsage of other mens, what shall be done to their owne.
It is a fit cooling and check for such as have so abused them, to see in the usage of other men's, what shall be done to their own.
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As for other who haue glorified God in their bodies, and vsed them as meet instruments of their soules to make them fitter to serue God, they knowing that their graue is made (by the graue of Christ) a sweet bed for their bodies to sleepe in, till by the power of his resurection, they shall rise to partake eternall life with their soules;
As for other who have glorified God in their bodies, and used them as meet Instruments of their Souls to make them fitter to serve God, they knowing that their graven is made (by the graven of christ) a sweet Bed for their bodies to sleep in, till by the power of his resurrection, they shall rise to partake Eternal life with their Souls;
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and that it is not as a prison or dungeon to locke them vp in, till the resurrection of condemnation, as whereto the wicked are reserued:
and that it is not as a prison or dungeon to lock them up in, till the resurrection of condemnation, as whereto the wicked Are reserved:
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they (I say) knowing this, are not dismaied but comforted in thinking of this.
they (I say) knowing this, Are not dismayed but comforted in thinking of this.
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And further, they hauing learned that it is appointed that all shall once die, and that such abasement of their bodies must bee,
And further, they having learned that it is appointed that all shall once die, and that such abasement of their bodies must be,
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before they enioy immortality and glory, they I say, doe both submit themselues willingly thereunto while they liue heere, rather then take a pride in their bodies,
before they enjoy immortality and glory, they I say, do both submit themselves willingly thereunto while they live Here, rather then take a pride in their bodies,
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as too many doe (yea euen in their haire) and they bewaile the sinne rather which hath brought such reproch,
as too many doe (yea even in their hair) and they bewail the sin rather which hath brought such reproach,
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and farre greater misery then that vpon men, and with our Sauiour, despise the shame that is set before them,
and Far greater misery then that upon men, and with our Saviour, despise the shame that is Set before them,
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and beare contentedly such reproch, in certaine hope of the glory which they are going to.
and bear contentedly such reproach, in certain hope of the glory which they Are going to.
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that seeing Ioshuas buriall is onely spoken of simply and barely (without any addition) which also yee shall reade of the Kings and great persons burials in their histories:
that seeing Joshuas burial is only spoken of simply and barely (without any addition) which also ye shall read of the Kings and great Persons burials in their histories:
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it is worth the considering, what superstition the Prelates of Rome haue brought into this ceremonie of buriall,
it is worth the considering, what Superstition the Prelates of Room have brought into this ceremony of burial,
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as they haue done about all other pieces of their religion;
as they have done about all other Pieces of their Religion;
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partly to blind fold poore soules, in making them to thinke, that their dead shall fare the better for their trumperv (when yet they doe but deceiue and feed them with false comforts) and partly while they seeke their owne, and their shauelings gaine thereby;
partly to blind fold poor Souls, in making them to think, that their dead shall fare the better for their trumperv (when yet they do but deceive and feed them with false comforts) and partly while they seek their own, and their shavelings gain thereby;
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but both for the aduancing of their superstitious religion.
but both for the advancing of their superstitious Religion.
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In perticular, some of these abuses are, that there must bee prayers made for their soules, ringing, to helpe them the sooner out of Purgatorie, burying them neere the high alter, with candles burning vpon their toombes;
In particular, Some of these Abuses Are, that there must be Prayers made for their Souls, ringing, to help them the sooner out of Purgatory, burying them near the high altar, with Candles burning upon their tombs;
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and diuers other such superstitious orders whereby they perswade the ignorant, that God is as busie in making prouision for them in heauen,
and diverse other such superstitious order whereby they persuade the ignorant, that God is as busy in making provision for them in heaven,
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as they are in heaping and vsing much trumperie about their buriall heere on earth. And this of buriall, and so of the rest for this time.
as they Are in heaping and using much trumpery about their burial Here on earth. And this of burial, and so of the rest for this time.
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THE FOVRTEENTH SERMON ON THE SECOND CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE FOURTEENTH SERMON ON THE SECOND CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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AFter the holy story hath spoken of the life and death of Ioshua, it proceedeth to shew what the people did after his death, and makes two sorts of them.
After the holy story hath spoken of the life and death of Ioshua, it Proceedeth to show what the people did After his death, and makes two sorts of them.
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The one were they, who about that time died:
The one were they, who about that time died:
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the other they who being another and new generation liued after them, when the good elders were dead and thereby tooke occasion to fall to wickednesse.
the other they who being Another and new generation lived After them, when the good Elders were dead and thereby took occasion to fallen to wickedness.
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Of the first it is said, that they were gathered to their fathers, meaning they died:
Of the First it is said, that they were gathered to their Father's, meaning they died:
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and those were they that were left aliue, a young seminarie in the wildernesse, and came into the land of Canaan, with Caleb and Ioshua; these I say, who then came lustie and young into the land, were now full of yeers, and died.
and those were they that were left alive, a young seminary in the Wilderness, and Come into the land of Canaan, with Caleb and Ioshua; these I say, who then Come lusty and young into the land, were now full of Years, and died.
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The phrase of speech heere vsed, that they were gathered to their fathers, is oft vsed in the Scriptures, to signifie thereby that they died;
The phrase of speech Here used, that they were gathered to their Father's, is oft used in the Scriptures, to signify thereby that they died;
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and the reason why they that died were said to be gathered to their fathers was this:
and the reason why they that died were said to be gathered to their Father's was this:
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seeing both their bodies were buried in the earth with theirs, and their soules were ioyned to theirs, according as they were good or bad.
seeing both their bodies were buried in the earth with theirs, and their Souls were joined to theirs, according as they were good or bad.
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And in that these were gathered to their fathers, now that they had liued out the age of men, which euen then was threescore and tenne;
And in that these were gathered to their Father's, now that they had lived out the age of men, which even then was threescore and tenne;
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or at the most fourescore, and that with much wearinesse, wee see that they who liue to the vtmost of their yeeres cannot passe threescore,
or At the most fourescore, and that with much weariness, we see that they who live to the utmost of their Years cannot pass threescore,
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or a few more, with any fitnesse to be imployed profitably in any calling (without which, life is but burthemsome) and so Moses saith in his time;
or a few more, with any fitness to be employed profitably in any calling (without which, life is but burthemsome) and so Moses Says in his time;
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therefore how necessary is it that the precious time which is allotted vs to liue heere should bee employed to the best vses by vs, who professe that wee liue to that very end especially, considering how few attaine euen to these yeeres;
Therefore how necessary is it that the precious time which is allotted us to live Here should be employed to the best uses by us, who profess that we live to that very end especially, considering how few attain even to these Years;
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and how much time is of necessity to bee bestowed in eating, and rest taking, that I say nothing of many other anokements,
and how much time is of necessity to be bestowed in eating, and rest taking, that I say nothing of many other anokements,
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and beside both how fast & suddenly our end commeth.
and beside both how fast & suddenly our end comes.
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The which I say, not onely for that I see how men lengthen out their liues endlesly, in their owne foolish reckoning;
The which I say, not only for that I see how men lengthen out their lives endlessly, in their own foolish reckoning;
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stretching them on the tenters, and saying, they may liue yet 30. 40. 50. yeeres longer:
stretching them on the tenters, and saying, they may live yet 30. 40. 50. Years longer:
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and therupon, how vainely & badly the cōmon sort do spend their time (whom I haue little hope to perswade to do better) but for that many of good report doe nothing carefully redeeme their precious time from either endlesse and needlesse busying their mindes about the commodities of this life,
and thereupon, how vainly & badly the Common sort do spend their time (whom I have little hope to persuade to do better) but for that many of good report do nothing carefully Redeem their precious time from either endless and needless busying their minds about the commodities of this life,
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or trifling it out little better then idly (if not as the other doe) so that they can giue small good account of the well passing of it;
or trifling it out little better then idly (if not as the other doe) so that they can give small good account of the well passing of it;
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as that good man Hezekiah did. 2. King. 20. 3. and as the Apostle commandeth to the Ephesians, without which the so passing of it shall bee reckoned among their other sinnes.
as that good man Hezekiah did. 2. King. 20. 3. and as the Apostle commands to the Ephesians, without which the so passing of it shall be reckoned among their other Sins.
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This be said of that generation that died;
This be said of that generation that died;
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now of that which liued, and tooke occasion to doe wickedly when their forefathers were dead.
now of that which lived, and took occasion to do wickedly when their Forefathers were dead.
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This people it is said heere, knew not the Lord; that is, effectually; neither therefore acknowledged him, nor they knew not his workes;
This people it is said Here, knew not the Lord; that is, effectually; neither Therefore acknowledged him, nor they knew not his works;
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that is, as we heard before, made no vse of them, neither profited by them, without which the bare knowledge of them was nothing.
that is, as we herd before, made no use of them, neither profited by them, without which the bore knowledge of them was nothing.
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A description therefore ye see heere set downe of an euill people, to wit, that they were such as neither knew God, nor his workes. And no maruell;
A description Therefore you see Here Set down of an evil people, to wit, that they were such as neither knew God, nor his works. And no marvel;
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for if they who did both, I meane the former generation, of whom I haue spoken, did see that which they did by the meanes of good teaching and example, it is no strange thing, that these did neither of both, who had not these good helpes which the other had:
for if they who did both, I mean the former generation, of whom I have spoken, did see that which they did by the means of good teaching and Exampl, it is no strange thing, that these did neither of both, who had not these good helps which the other had:
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It is not possible for such comming out of darkenesse, to walke before God in reuerence and cheerefulnesse.
It is not possible for such coming out of darkness, to walk before God in Reverence and cheerfulness.
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and so to doe more then they that only say, Lord, Lord, and do not the will of the Lord;
and so to do more then they that only say, Lord, Lord, and do not the will of the Lord;
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how (I say) should they come to such knowledge, vnlesse they should be plainely taught,
how (I say) should they come to such knowledge, unless they should be plainly taught,
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and haue some to breake the ice to them, in following and practising it, and so in giuing good example to them? Therefore in places where both are wanting, such persons as I speake of, are not to bee sought,
and have Some to break the ice to them, in following and practising it, and so in giving good Exampl to them? Therefore in places where both Are wanting, such Persons as I speak of, Are not to be sought,
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vnlesse they enioy both, by the benefit of other places, being destitute of them in their owne habitation:
unless they enjoy both, by the benefit of other places, being destitute of them in their own habitation:
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which is sufficient to moue all such of vs as enioy better helpes, to mourne for the desolation of those that want them:
which is sufficient to move all such of us as enjoy better helps, to mourn for the desolation of those that want them:
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as we cannot chuse, if we haue the spirit of our Sauiour, who pitied such as they were;
as we cannot choose, if we have the Spirit of our Saviour, who pitied such as they were;
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and to entreat the Lord to supply their wants.
and to entreat the Lord to supply their Wants.
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And further, this bewraies the vnhappinesse of all such as doe not heartily seeke after both,
And further, this bewrays the unhappiness of all such as do not heartily seek After both,
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but are content to liue without them;
but Are content to live without them;
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I meane the getting of the knowledge of God, and Christ, to the certainty of saluation, Ioh. 17. and also to liue with such,
I mean the getting of the knowledge of God, and christ, to the certainty of salvation, John 17. and also to live with such,
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as neere as may bee, who may bee shining lights to them, vnto sanctification of life.
as near as may be, who may be shining lights to them, unto sanctification of life.
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This last sort of the people affordeth also an other lesson vnto vs, that the latter generations are for the most part backwardest in goodnesse,
This last sort of the people affords also an other Lesson unto us, that the latter generations Are for the most part backwardest in Goodness,
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and more declining from it, then the former.
and more declining from it, then the former.
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It was no wonder if it were so in these that wanted the meanes, for it is so, euen where they are enioyed.
It was no wonder if it were so in these that wanted the means, for it is so, even where they Are enjoyed.
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Wee see how those plants and flowers that were rare a few yeeres agoe, grow now in euery garden;
we see how those plants and flowers that were rare a few Years ago, grow now in every garden;
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for one getteth them of another;
for one gets them of Another;
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so sinne growes by tradition and example, and daily encreaseth, each age adding some new, till they come to the full measure.
so sin grows by tradition and Exampl, and daily increases, each age adding Some new, till they come to the full measure.
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And though commonly old things decay and waxe worse, yet old Adam the older, the stronger.
And though commonly old things decay and wax Worse, yet old Adam the older, the Stronger.
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Sinne hath his ages of growth for as the world growes older, so sinners multiply who trading in sinne, doe still exceed the former age in all kind of leaudnesse;
Sin hath his ages of growth for as the world grows older, so Sinners multiply who trading in sin, do still exceed the former age in all kind of leaudnesse;
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and one consenting with the other in exalting follie, whether wee consider number of persons (equall comparison being made) or the foulenesse,
and one consenting with the other in exalting folly, whither we Consider number of Persons (equal comparison being made) or the foulness,
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or boldnesse in sinne, wee must looke that the latter daies will bee worser.
or boldness in sin, we must look that the latter days will be Worse.
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The pride, couetousnesse, and drunkennesse of our presentage was not seene in our forefathers dayes as now:
The pride, covetousness, and Drunkenness of our presentage was not seen in our Forefathers days as now:
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therfore their turne was come about now to be brought to punishment.
Therefore their turn was come about now to be brought to punishment.
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nay (which is monstrous) not in the middest of Poperie, although this extenuateth not their other sinne,
nay (which is monstrous) not in the midst of Popery, although this extenuateth not their other sin,
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for euen they in subtilty and ill conscience exceed their former ages also.
for even they in subtlety and ill conscience exceed their former ages also.
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There is now more knowledge indeed where long teaching hath been, but because men receiue not the truth in loue and sincerity, God accurseth it with barrennesse.
There is now more knowledge indeed where long teaching hath been, but Because men receive not the truth in love and sincerity, God accurseth it with Barrenness.
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Honest simplicity, which is not tainted with craft and subtilty, and therefore fitter to receiue the print of the Gospell, is iusled out, by such as are (for the most part) risen vp more prophane and filthie;
Honest simplicity, which is not tainted with craft and subtlety, and Therefore fitter to receive the print of the Gospel, is iusled out, by such as Are (for the most part) risen up more profane and filthy;
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more scornfull also and hardlier perswaded to goodnesse then the former generations.
more scornful also and hardlier persuaded to Goodness then the former generations.
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And though this may bee found true in the generall estate of all (as toward the end of the world,
And though this may be found true in the general estate of all (as towards the end of the world,
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and in the latter daies our Sauiour foretold it should be so) that iniquitie should abound, and haue the vpper hand:
and in the latter days our Saviour foretold it should be so) that iniquity should abound, and have the upper hand:
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yet in perticular generations one after another, it may also be seene to bee so;
yet in particular generations one After Another, it may also be seen to be so;
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that if the Gospell bee planted in a nation countrey, or towne, and bee continued from one age to another,
that if the Gospel be planted in a Nation country, or town, and be continued from one age to Another,
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though the meanes be like, yet the latter generation shall come behinde the forme, in feruencie, diligence,
though the means be like, yet the latter generation shall come behind the Form, in fervency, diligence,
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and euery way in yeelding fruit of the Gospell commendably in respect of it; they will verifie the prouerbe, New things are dainty, and old loathsome.
and every Way in yielding fruit of the Gospel commendably in respect of it; they will verify the proverb, New things Are dainty, and old loathsome.
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For I cannot tell how it commeth to passe, that yee must grow glutted with the word,
For I cannot tell how it comes to pass, that ye must grow glutted with the word,
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and wearie and ashamed in some sort of the godly zeale and forwardnesse that they haue seene in others of former times.
and weary and ashamed in Some sort of the godly zeal and forwardness that they have seen in Others of former times.
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They will receiue the Gospell, as other haue done, but they thinke it more then needeth, to stoope to the simplicity of it,
They will receive the Gospel, as other have done, but they think it more then needs, to stoop to the simplicity of it,
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and to bee zealous patternes to other in practising the perticular doctrine of it, in one point, as well as in another;
and to be zealous patterns to other in practising the particular Doctrine of it, in one point, as well as in Another;
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but seeke to take more liberty then they are willing to examine vpon what good grounds they doe it:
but seek to take more liberty then they Are willing to examine upon what good grounds they do it:
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neither will they bee forward in going one before another in mercifulnesse, in iustice, and in seeking to punish notorious faults in their families and townes,
neither will they be forward in going one before Another in mercifulness, in Justice, and in seeking to Punish notorious Faults in their families and Towns,
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and in the like good example giuing, and thereby discourage them, who else were like to come forward,
and in the like good Exampl giving, and thereby discourage them, who Else were like to come forward,
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if there were not laid such blocks in their way.
if there were not laid such blocks in their Way.
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So that we had need to stirre vp our selues by the examples of them that haue gone before vs commendably, rather then to please our selues in that which we doe,
So that we had need to stir up our selves by the Examples of them that have gone before us commendably, rather then to please our selves in that which we do,
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and to rest therein without contending, and striuing to doe better.
and to rest therein without contending, and striving to do better.
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For who is ignorant that such an estate cannot be good? And if wee will bee aduised, let vs know that our reward shall bee great,
For who is ignorant that such an estate cannot be good? And if we will be advised, let us know that our reward shall be great,
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if wee honour the Lord with greatest forwardnesse in religious duties, when iniquitie aboundeth in the world,
if we honour the Lord with greatest forwardness in religious duties, when iniquity Aboundeth in the world,
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and when the loue of many shall waxe cold.
and when the love of many shall wax cold.
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Now I haue shewed the occasion of this peoples sinne, namely, that their good gouernours were dead;
Now I have showed the occasion of this peoples sin, namely, that their good Governors were dead;
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their sinne it selfe now followeth in these 3. next verses: and that in this manner: first generally, then perticularly. In this verse thus;
their sin it self now follows in these 3. next Verses: and that in this manner: First generally, then particularly. In this verse thus;
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that they did euill in the sight of the Lord, and that they fell to Idolatry.
that they did evil in the sighed of the Lord, and that they fell to Idolatry.
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Heere to stay a little, till I passe to the other two verses:
Here to stay a little, till I pass to the other two Verses:
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the euill which they did (most certainly) displeased the Lord in a most grieuous manner.
the evil which they did (most Certainly) displeased the Lord in a most grievous manner.
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As by the same word heere vsed, the like is meant in other places, where it is said, that the Kings of Israel did that which was euill in the sight of the Lord.
As by the same word Here used, the like is meant in other places, where it is said, that the Kings of Israel did that which was evil in the sighed of the Lord.
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And so on the contrary, those things which were good in the eyes of the Lord,
And so on the contrary, those things which were good in the eyes of the Lord,
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as the acts of many of the Kings of Iuda were; they were said to please him highly.
as the acts of many of the Kings of Iuda were; they were said to please him highly.
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But when God hath giuen vs many encouragements to his seruice, and yet we regard not to bee the better by them, what maruell if hee abhorre such doings,
But when God hath given us many encouragements to his service, and yet we regard not to be the better by them, what marvel if he abhor such doings,
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and make open exclamation against them, as he doth heere, when both hee hath set hedge and ditch to hold vs from committing them,
and make open exclamation against them, as he does Here, when both he hath Set hedge and ditch to hold us from committing them,
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and also hath giuen vs many causes of doing better, both by teaching vs, and by other his manifold benefits,
and also hath given us many Causes of doing better, both by teaching us, and by other his manifold benefits,
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and also looketh for it at our hands that we should doe so?
and also looks for it At our hands that we should do so?
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So that although the sinne of this people was manifest to the view of the world, as well as before God;
So that although the sin of this people was manifest to the view of the world, as well as before God;
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yet if it had been secret and hid from men, it had been euill in the sight of the Lord:
yet if it had been secret and hid from men, it had been evil in the sighed of the Lord:
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euen so I say of our selues, if wee minde not Gods matters and seruice chiefly,
even so I say of our selves, if we mind not God's matters and service chiefly,
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but walke loosely, and hollowly, we shall iustly be challenged to doe that which he cannot abide, howsoeuer men find no fault in vs. For though there be degrees in sinne,
but walk loosely, and hollowly, we shall justly be challenged to do that which he cannot abide, howsoever men find no fault in us For though there be Degrees in sin,
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and one is more grieuous then another, yet they that set not their hearts wholly to seeke the Lord, with a great care to please him in all things,
and one is more grievous then Another, yet they that Set not their hearts wholly to seek the Lord, with a great care to please him in all things,
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euen they doe that which is euill in his eyes, seeing the eyes of the Lord search narrowly,
even they do that which is evil in his eyes, seeing the eyes of the Lord search narrowly,
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and spie that which men see not;
and spy that which men see not;
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Therefore what may be said to the liues of the greatest number, and yet some of them, such as reproue others,
Therefore what may be said to the lives of the greatest number, and yet Some of them, such as reprove Others,
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and are not in many of their doings to be charged iustly by any, yet when they bee not vpright in heart,
and Are not in many of their doings to be charged justly by any, yet when they be not upright in heart,
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and faithfull to God in one thing as well as in another, yet (while they be not so bad as other) they doe euill in his sight.
and faithful to God in one thing as well as in Another, yet (while they be not so bad as other) they do evil in his sighed.
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For seeing not they whom man, but whom God approueth are praiseworthy;
For seeing not they whom man, but whom God approveth Are praiseworthy;
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they therfore shall haue this still and euer against them, that they did euill in the eyes of the Lord if he commend them not,
they Therefore shall have this still and ever against them, that they did evil in the eyes of the Lord if he commend them not,
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as he did Iob, saying thus, they are vpright, feare God, and depart from euill;
as he did Job, saying thus, they Are upright, Fear God, and depart from evil;
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which if it were well thought on, there should smal cause be found, why they who are tender conscienced, and feare to doe euill, should be so scornfully and spitefully railed vpon,
which if it were well Thought on, there should small cause be found, why they who Are tender conscienced, and Fear to do evil, should be so scornfully and spitefully railed upon,
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and disgraced by the men of the world, for that they dare not be so loose in their liues as other are, shewing thereby that they can abide none but such as do euill in the sight of the Lord.
and disgraced by the men of the world, for that they Dare not be so lose in their lives as other Are, showing thereby that they can abide none but such as do evil in the sighed of the Lord.
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And this of the eleuenth verse.
And this of the Eleventh verse.
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For of the word [ Baal ] I will speake in the next verse together, with other of like sort.
For of the word [ Baal ] I will speak in the next verse together, with other of like sort.
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But first in this twelfth verse the holy story saith, that they forsooke the Lord, who yet was the God of their fathers,
But First in this twelfth verse the holy story Says, that they forsook the Lord, who yet was the God of their Father's,
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and had brought them out of the bondage of Egypt.
and had brought them out of the bondage of Egypt.
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This as it was more then to displease God in some particular actions (for it was a leauing of the true worshiping of God, which is the fountaine of well doing dutie in our life:) so it is aggrauated by the fauour and benefits heere mentioned;
This as it was more then to displease God in Some particular actions (for it was a leaving of the true worshipping of God, which is the fountain of well doing duty in our life:) so it is aggravated by the favour and benefits Here mentioned;
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to wit, what God had done for them:
to wit, what God had done for them:
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and further, the greatnesse of their sinne may bee laid out more fully by comparing it with Peters answere to our Sauiour.
and further, the greatness of their sin may be laid out more Fully by comparing it with Peter's answer to our Saviour.
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For when he saw some of his hearers to depart from him, vpon no iust cause, but onely a bare conceit;
For when he saw Some of his hearers to depart from him, upon no just cause, but only a bore conceit;
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and he asked Peter, if they and the rest of his fellow Apostles also would depart from him;
and he asked Peter, if they and the rest of his fellow Apostles also would depart from him;
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hee answered, saying, Lord whither should we goe? thou hast the words of eternall life.
he answered, saying, Lord whither should we go? thou hast the words of Eternal life.
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As if hee should say, that they hauing found them so good and bountifull to them already,
As if he should say, that they having found them so good and bountiful to them already,
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and hauing such hope still of greater good from him hereafter, as they knew not where to finde the like, it should haue been absurd for them to depart from him as the other Disciples did.
and having such hope still of greater good from him hereafter, as they knew not where to find the like, it should have been absurd for them to depart from him as the other Disciples did.
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And to speake the truth, who can say any lesse? And so might this people well haue answered,
And to speak the truth, who can say any less? And so might this people well have answered,
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and so they ought to haue said also, euen as Peter did.
and so they ought to have said also, even as Peter did.
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But it was farre from them, because some of them had neuer cleaued to the Lord in truth before,
But it was Far from them, Because Some of them had never cleaved to the Lord in truth before,
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nor trusted in him, but walked hollowly and vnfaithfully towards him, though now they did much worse.
nor trusted in him, but walked hollowly and unfaithfully towards him, though now they did much Worse.
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And by them we may see to what a fearefull estate they may grow, to what depth of sinne they may fall, who embrace not religion conscionably,
And by them we may see to what a fearful estate they may grow, to what depth of sin they may fallen, who embrace not Religion Conscionably,
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euen for the worthinesse and excellency thereof, and for the good they haue, or ought to haue gotten by it,
even for the worthiness and excellency thereof, and for the good they have, or ought to have got by it,
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and for the loue they should beare to God, who hath loued them first;
and for the love they should bear to God, who hath loved them First;
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but rather began to professe in a passion, or in some other outward and mutable respects;
but rather began to profess in a passion, or in Some other outward and mutable respects;
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such (I say) may be like in time to depart from God altogether,
such (I say) may be like in time to depart from God altogether,
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and then in what other state are they, but without God in the world? For when mens hearts become hardened once by the deceitfulnesse of sinne, they doe next after that grow worse,
and then in what other state Are they, but without God in the world? For when men's hearts become hardened once by the deceitfulness of sin, they do next After that grow Worse,
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and so depart from the liuing God, as it is written in the Epistle to the Hebrues.
and so depart from the living God, as it is written in the Epistle to the Hebrews.
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Now as I haue spoke of these who were but outward professors, when they were at the best,
Now as I have spoke of these who were but outward professors, when they were At the best,
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how they did wickedly in the sight of the Lord; so there being some better among them who did so likewise.
how they did wickedly in the sighed of the Lord; so there being Some better among them who did so likewise.
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We may further note hereby, that though we beginne wel as some of these did, in the true renouncing of euil,
We may further note hereby, that though we begin well as Some of these did, in the true renouncing of evil,
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yet we not holding on faithfully and carefully, by considering duely Gods goodnesse toward vs,
yet we not holding on faithfully and carefully, by considering duly God's Goodness towards us,
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and zealously embracing good meanes, we may easily, and by little and little, yea and shall also together goe backe, euen as these did:
and zealously embracing good means, we may Easily, and by little and little, yea and shall also together go back, even as these did:
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but of the reuolting of such I haue spoken a little before. Now therefore it followeth.
but of the revolting of such I have spoken a little before. Now Therefore it follows.
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I will shew how this people fell to Idolatry, euen to worship Baal and Ashtaroth, and such other Idols as the people and nations serued, who dwelt about them:
I will show how this people fell to Idolatry, even to worship Baal and Ashtaroth, and such other Idols as the people and Nations served, who dwelled about them:
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but first what is ment by these names of the Idols heere named. Baal signifieth a patrone or helper, as they tooke the Idoll Baal to be.
but First what is meant by these names of the Idols Here nam. Baal signifies a patron or helper, as they took the Idol Baal to be.
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Ashteroth was the God of the Sidonians, an Idoll which in the forme of a sheepe was worshipped.Ashtaroth was the God of the Sidonians, an Idol which in the Form of a sheep was worshipped.
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And by the word Baalim heere, is meant all manner of Idols, such as were worshipped among them.
And by the word Baalim Here, is meant all manner of Idols, such as were worshipped among them.
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and contrarily, Cursed is he that doth the Lords businesse negligently.
and contrarily, Cursed is he that does the lords business negligently.
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To this point the people of Israel were now come, that seeing they would not expell those idolatrous nations while they might;
To this point the people of Israel were now come, that seeing they would not expel those idolatrous Nations while they might;
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neither continued to serue the Lord, as they ought to haue done; behold, they themselues now departed from him also, and fell to idolatrie with them.
neither continued to serve the Lord, as they ought to have done; behold, they themselves now departed from him also, and fell to idolatry with them.
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Where, besides that we may learne, that when we auoide not the occasions of sinne, we cannot looke to auoide the committing of the sinne it selfe, of the which I haue spoke in the former chapter;
Where, beside that we may Learn, that when we avoid not the occasions of sin, we cannot look to avoid the committing of the sin it self, of the which I have spoke in the former chapter;
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we may further see, that after men once forsake the Lord, and his waies that haue been made knowne vnto them, they fall to most lothsome sinnes,
we may further see, that After men once forsake the Lord, and his ways that have been made known unto them, they fallen to most loathsome Sins,
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euen to most grosse and fowle Idolatry:
even to most gross and fowl Idolatry:
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yea and there is no end of such abominations with them, if God restraine them not.
yea and there is no end of such abominations with them, if God restrain them not.
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Euen so the Lord complaineth in Ieremie, saying:
Even so the Lord Complaineth in Ieremie, saying:
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My people haue committed two euils, for they haue forsaken me the fountaine of liuing waters, My people have committed two evils, for they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters,
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and haue diged to themselues pits that will hold no water. and have dug to themselves pits that will hold no water.
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It would neuer haue been thought, that people so well prouided to liue happily, as these were by their manifold encouragements (euen as wee haue seene our selues in our time many to haue been among vs) it would neuer (I say) haue been thought that such could grow to be so monstrous and prophane, that none might seeme to goe beyond them therein:
It would never have been Thought, that people so well provided to live happily, as these were by their manifold encouragements (even as we have seen our selves in our time many to have been among us) it would never (I say) have been Thought that such could grow to be so monstrous and profane, that none might seem to go beyond them therein:
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Euen so it may bee said;
Even so it may be said;
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and to apply this to our selues, oh, if men could see what God hath done for them in these daies,
and to apply this to our selves, o, if men could see what God hath done for them in these days,
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when hee hath granted them to liue in the daies wherein the Gospell hath shewed most cleare light,
when he hath granted them to live in the days wherein the Gospel hath showed most clear Light,
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and made manifest the way to eternall life, to them who sat in darkenesse, and when heerewith he hath giuen peace and abundance of earthly commodities also, &c. Oh (I say) that they could in this their time see these things? how happy might they haue been thereby? but they are hidden from them.
and made manifest the Way to Eternal life, to them who sat in darkness, and when herewith he hath given peace and abundance of earthly commodities also, etc. O (I say) that they could in this their time see these things? how happy might they have been thereby? but they Are hidden from them.
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Now therefore when for all these they haue yet followed their owne hearts desire, and the course of such as know not God;
Now Therefore when for all these they have yet followed their own hearts desire, and the course of such as know not God;
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we may say on the other side, oh how iustly may it bee complained of, to their no lesse shame then misery?
we may say on the other side, o how justly may it be complained of, to their no less shame then misery?
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Now if any desire to know what Idolatry is, and what is meant by that they were said to commit it;
Now if any desire to know what Idolatry is, and what is meant by that they were said to commit it;
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let them know this for answere to both: Idolatrie is a worshipping of Idols;
let them know this for answer to both: Idolatry is a worshipping of Idols;
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and hath two parts, outward and and when wee giue that to them which is proper to God, in either of these inward: wee commit idolatry.
and hath two parts, outward and and when we give that to them which is proper to God, in either of these inward: we commit idolatry.
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The inward, when wee trust in, pray, giue thankes, or subiect our selues vnto them, whatsoeuer in heauen or earth,
The inward, when we trust in, pray, give thanks, or Subject our selves unto them, whatsoever in heaven or earth,
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or in the water vnder it. The externall is;
or in the water under it. The external is;
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when wee manifest our affections to them by any outward things, as bowing the knee, vailing the cap, prostrating our selues to them,
when we manifest our affections to them by any outward things, as bowing the knee, vailing the cap, prostrating our selves to them,
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or in vsing any other ceremony appointed by God for his owne seruice.
or in using any other ceremony appointed by God for his own service.
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Now whereas this being vrged to the Idolaters of our time, I meane the Popes votaries:
Now whereas this being urged to the Idolaters of our time, I mean the Popes votaries:
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their answere is, that they giue not honour or worship to the Image, or that which they giue reuerence to;
their answer is, that they give not honour or worship to the Image, or that which they give Reverence to;
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be it stocke, or whatsoeuer, but onely to God and Christ himselfe in the Image;
be it stock, or whatsoever, but only to God and christ himself in the Image;
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let them heare to their shame what Saint Paul saith to the Corinths, the Image or Idoll is nothing saith hee:
let them hear to their shame what Saint Paul Says to the Corinths, the Image or Idol is nothing Says he:
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that is to say, God is not in it, or vnder it, whom they say they serue in them,
that is to say, God is not in it, or under it, whom they say they serve in them,
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and that hee is represented in such images: and what do they worship then but the creature? Whereby wee may truly gather,
and that he is represented in such Images: and what do they worship then but the creature? Whereby we may truly gather,
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and all that list, may cleerely see that their bowing to them, and prostrating themselues before them, is grosse Idolatry, whatsoeuer they pretend,
and all that list, may clearly see that their bowing to them, and prostrating themselves before them, is gross Idolatry, whatsoever they pretend,
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as they haue been oft and learnedly answered.
as they have been oft and learnedly answered.
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The same may be said of their offerings, burning of lights, their going on pilgrimage to the Saints departed, and such like.
The same may be said of their offerings, burning of lights, their going on pilgrimage to the Saints departed, and such like.
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Now as for their miracles, they are false and wrought by Satan, which God doth suffer for two causes:
Now as for their Miracles, they Are false and wrought by Satan, which God does suffer for two Causes:
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one to try his, whether they will goe from God thereby; the other to punish themselues and other wicked ones, by beleeuing lies.
one to try his, whither they will go from God thereby; the other to Punish themselves and other wicked ones, by believing lies.
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And as for Cornelius bowing to Peter, and Iohn to the Angell, they did not take them for God,
And as for Cornelius bowing to Peter, and John to the Angel, they did not take them for God,
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and yet because they went too farre, they were forbidden by them. But yet in these verses, let vs note a thing or two more.
and yet Because they went too Far, they were forbidden by them. But yet in these Verses, let us note a thing or two more.
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For seeing this people saw and heard that God allowed their fathers worshipping of him;
For seeing this people saw and herd that God allowed their Father's worshipping of him;
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as Abrahams, Iacobs, Moses and others, and yet they followed nor their example, it made their sinne greater:
as Abrahams, Iacobs, Moses and Others, and yet they followed nor their Exampl, it made their sin greater:
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For our fathers, such as the holy Ghost heere meaneth, are to be followed; namely, Moses and the Prophets;
For our Father's, such as the holy Ghost Here means, Are to be followed; namely, Moses and the prophets;
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as Paul in the 24. of the Acts affirmed, that he in seruing God, worshipped the God of his fathers, and followed them therein.
as Paul in the 24. of the Acts affirmed, that he in serving God, worshipped the God of his Father's, and followed them therein.
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And that is set downe heere to be partly the spoiling them of their goods, and partly bondage to their enemies;
And that is Set down Here to be partly the spoiling them of their goods, and partly bondage to their enemies;
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Such fathers if the Papists would follow, when they boast that they haue the fathers on their side, all controuersies about matters in question betwixt them and vs:
Such Father's if the Papists would follow, when they boast that they have the Father's on their side, all controversies about matters in question betwixt them and us:
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as transubstantiation, reall presence, adoration of Sacraments, and such like; would soone be at an end.
as transubstantiation, real presence, adoration of Sacraments, and such like; would soon be At an end.
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And let vs see that we retaine the true seruing of God, that those our holy fathers did, seeing with such seruice we haue heard God to be pleased.
And let us see that we retain the true serving of God, that those our holy Father's did, seeing with such service we have herd God to be pleased.
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And further note, in that the miracles of Egypt are repeated, and applyed heere to this generation, which yet were done long before,
And further note, in that the Miracles of Egypt Are repeated, and applied Here to this generation, which yet were done long before,
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as though they had been brought out of Egypt themselues, being not yet borne:
as though they had been brought out of Egypt themselves, being not yet born:
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and this was to the end that they should profit and be moued by them as wel as their fathers;
and this was to the end that they should profit and be moved by them as well as their Father's;
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note (I say) that the miracles and workes of God in times past wrought by the Prophets, our Sauiour,
note (I say) that the Miracles and works of God in times past wrought by the prophets, our Saviour,
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and the Apostles, ought to serue for our benefit, and we ought to haue vse of them,
and the Apostles, ought to serve for our benefit, and we ought to have use of them,
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as well as they before vs, in whose daies they were wrought, although we saw them not done:
as well as they before us, in whose days they were wrought, although we saw them not done:
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whereupon this is set downe, that whatsoouer things are written, are written for our learning, both that we should, among all other vses of them, bee confirmed in the doctrine of the word,
whereupon this is Set down, that whatsoouer things Are written, Are written for our learning, both that we should, among all other uses of them, be confirmed in the Doctrine of the word,
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and also looke for no more proofe of it by other miracles to be wrought in euery age following.
and also look for no more proof of it by other Miracles to be wrought in every age following.
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And if we be resolued of the truth of this, let vs see that we be guided by it also.
And if we be resolved of the truth of this, let us see that we be guided by it also.
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And this be said of the sinne of the generation that rose after the death of the good elders: now of their punishment.
And this be said of the sin of the generation that rose After the death of the good Elders: now of their punishment.
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And the wrath of the Lord was hot against Israel, and hee deliuered them into the hands of spoilers, that spoiled them: And the wrath of the Lord was hight against Israel, and he Delivered them into the hands of spoilers, that spoiled them:
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and he sold them into the hands of their enemies round about them, so that they could no longer stand before their enemies: and he sold them into the hands of their enemies round about them, so that they could no longer stand before their enemies:
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Whithersoeuer they went out, the hand of the Lord was sore against them, as the Lord had said, and as the Lord had sworne vnto them; so he punished them sore. Whithersoever they went out, the hand of the Lord was soar against them, as the Lord had said, and as the Lord had sworn unto them; so he punished them soar.
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We haue heard of the first point of the foure, in this second part of the chapter;
We have herd of the First point of the foure, in this second part of the chapter;
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namely, of the sinne of the people.
namely, of the sin of the people.
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The next point followeth (as I said before,) of the punishment, with the which the Lord pursued them for it, which was two fold:
The next point follows (as I said before,) of the punishment, with the which the Lord pursued them for it, which was two fold:
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the first was, the anger of God conceiued against them for it, the second the fruit of it.
the First was, the anger of God conceived against them for it, the second the fruit of it.
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and the reasons why, thus much be said.
and the Reasons why, thus much be said.
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and more generally, that Gods hand was against them, so that they were not able to stand before them;
and more generally, that God's hand was against them, so that they were not able to stand before them;
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by meanes wherof they were in anguish and straits, not knowing what to do.
by means whereof they were in anguish and straits, not knowing what to do.
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Behold how their estate was changed, yea and that so soone, after they turned away from the Lord:
Behold how their estate was changed, yea and that so soon, After they turned away from the Lord:
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euen so shall all finde it. But come we to the particulars.
even so shall all find it. But come we to the particulars.
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When therefore it is said heere, that God was angry with them, we must not so take it,
When Therefore it is said Here, that God was angry with them, we must not so take it,
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as though God were subiect to passions as men are, as either anger or repentance, &c. but such speeches are vsed,
as though God were Subject to passion as men Are, as either anger or Repentance, etc. but such Speeches Are used,
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and now this one, of Gods anger, to the end our faults may appeare the more grieuous, in that they are said to prouoke him who is so hardly moued.
and now this one, of God's anger, to the end our Faults may appear the more grievous, in that they Are said to provoke him who is so hardly moved.
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Againe, to our capacity they are vttered, to giue vs to vnderstand, that God doth and will doe the same things that men, being angry for faults committed against them, will doe;
Again, to our capacity they Are uttered, to give us to understand, that God does and will do the same things that men, being angry for Faults committed against them, will do;
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that is, be reuenged vpon the offenders: and yet hee is free from passion.
that is, be revenged upon the offenders: and yet he is free from passion.
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What are we then to think, when we heare that God is angry? to set light by it, as the most do;
What Are we then to think, when we hear that God is angry? to Set Light by it, as the most doe;
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when yet we heare that he is not led by passions? no, but to be troubled for it,
when yet we hear that he is not led by passion? no, but to be troubled for it,
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because we cannot but feare that God will doe the same to vs, that an angry man, being offended, will doe to such as prouoke him.
Because we cannot but Fear that God will do the same to us, that an angry man, being offended, will do to such as provoke him.
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For why? are we stronger then he? or thinke we that we shall eschew and decline danger? when yet in his anger he is compared to a Lion, who seeketh his prey? No doubtlesse;
For why? Are we Stronger then he? or think we that we shall eschew and decline danger? when yet in his anger he is compared to a lion, who seeks his prey? No doubtless;
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for his wrath is assisted with power, and with presence.
for his wrath is assisted with power, and with presence.
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And therefore it is said in the Psalme, If his anger bee kindled, the earth is moued,
And Therefore it is said in the Psalm, If his anger be kindled, the earth is moved,
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and the foundations, of the hils are shaken. and the foundations, of the hills Are shaken.
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And againe, If his anger be kindled but a little, happie are they that trust in him.
And again, If his anger be kindled but a little, happy Are they that trust in him.
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Which places, with many other such, doe liuely shew the danger of them that prouoke him;
Which places, with many other such, do lively show the danger of them that provoke him;
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and that as he is angry iustly, so his anger is (without respect of persons) or parciality declared against all sorts without exception, that prouoke him:
and that as he is angry justly, so his anger is (without respect of Persons) or parciality declared against all sorts without exception, that provoke him:
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the greatest shall as well smart as the meanest, as the text there importeth.
the greatest shall as well smart as the Meanest, as the text there imports.
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But the vse of this is, seeing God is prouoked by our sins, that we should beware that we offend him not in the common manner as men doe, in the prophaning of his Sabbaths, his word and Sacraments, in slander, lying, dissembling, incontinency,
But the use of this is, seeing God is provoked by our Sins, that we should beware that we offend him not in the Common manner as men do, in the profaning of his Sabbaths, his word and Sacraments, in slander, lying, dissembling, incontinency,
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and vnchastnesse of body and minde, in deceiuing, oppressing, and a thousand waies more:
and vnchastnesse of body and mind, in deceiving, oppressing, and a thousand ways more:
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and especially we must looke that we liue not in vnbeleefe, which is disobedience in an high degree, euen to the Gospell;
and especially we must look that we live not in unbelief, which is disobedience in an high degree, even to the Gospel;
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for which Paul saith, the wrath of God is reuealed from heauen.
for which Paul Says, the wrath of God is revealed from heaven.
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But if wee haue fallen into any such, the next heed to bee taken of vs is, not to sleepe vpon them, But if we have fallen into any such, the next heed to be taken of us is, not to sleep upon them,
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but tremble, for that we know Gods wrath is kindled against vs, and who knoweth whether vengeance may come forth and take hold of vs,
but tremble, for that we know God's wrath is kindled against us, and who Knoweth whither vengeance may come forth and take hold of us,
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before our hearts relent, and before wee meet him with repentance? When the Lion roreth all the beasts of the forrest quake;
before our hearts relent, and before we meet him with Repentance? When the lion roareth all the beasts of the forest quake;
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and is it not time for vs to doe the like, when the mighty Lion of the tribe of Iudah is moued? And if it be meet that euen the children of God be held in awe, by considering that he their God is a iealous God, yea a consuming fire;
and is it not time for us to do the like, when the mighty lion of the tribe of Iudah is moved? And if it be meet that even the children of God be held in awe, by considering that he their God is a jealous God, yea a consuming fire;
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and againe, if they cannot but tremble to behold him in displeasure sometime, with his enemies,
and again, if they cannot but tremble to behold him in displeasure sometime, with his enemies,
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as well as they see him in his smiling countenance toward his owne people;
as well as they see him in his smiling countenance towards his own people;
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how much more should they tremble, when it is their owne case, and when they themselues are the persons vpon whom hee frowneth? And if the Princes wrath be death,
how much more should they tremble, when it is their own case, and when they themselves Are the Persons upon whom he frowneth? And if the Princes wrath be death,
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as we see it is by Ahashuerosh, when he was inflamed against Haman; how dangerous is the estate of them who most iustly haue stirred vp the Lord against them? For which cause our Sauiour saith;
as we see it is by Ahasuerus, when he was inflamed against Haman; how dangerous is the estate of them who most justly have stirred up the Lord against them? For which cause our Saviour Says;
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Feare not him who can but destroy the body: but feare him that can cast body and soule into hell: fear not him who can but destroy the body: but Fear him that can cast body and soul into hell:
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I say feare him? So that the man lying in known sinne, not repenting, is the man of misery,I say Fear him? So that the man lying in known sin, not repenting, is the man of misery,
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if hee could see it, howsoeuer hee sooth vp himselfe, or be soothed by other, for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.
if he could see it, howsoever he sooth up himself, or be soothed by other, for the Mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.
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And I haue wondred oft, that so many offending, as are knowne daily to doe, and that willingly and loosely, yea and with boldnesse;
And I have wondered oft, that so many offending, as Are known daily to do, and that willingly and loosely, yea and with boldness;
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and that they being in so great danger thereby of sundry punishments euery day;
and that they being in so great danger thereby of sundry punishments every day;
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I haue wondred (say) that so few make hast to rid themselues out of that fearefull condition;
I have wondered (say) that so few make haste to rid themselves out of that fearful condition;
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and especially they seeing so many to smart from time to time for the same and the like sinnes that swarme in them:
and especially they seeing so many to smart from time to time for the same and the like Sins that swarm in them:
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and yet further, to giue too apparant tokens by their impenitency, that it will be infinitely worse with them, when they bee gone hence. Thus much for this time.
and yet further, to give too apparent tokens by their impenitency, that it will be infinitely Worse with them, when they be gone hence. Thus much for this time.
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THE FIFTEENTH SERMON VPON THE BOOKE OF IVDGES, THE REST OF THE fourteenth and the fifteenth verses, a part of the former text,
THE FIFTEENTH SERMON UPON THE BOOK OF JUDGES, THE REST OF THE fourteenth and the fifteenth Verses, a part of the former text,
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and on these verses following. VERS. 15. Whithersoeuer they went out, &c. 16. Notwithstanding the Lord raised vp Iudges, which deliuered them out of the hands of their oppressors.
and on these Verses following. VERS. 15. Whithersoever they went out, etc. 16. Notwithstanding the Lord raised up Judges, which Delivered them out of the hands of their Oppressors's.
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17. But yet they would not obey their Iudges;
17. But yet they would not obey their Judges;
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for they went a whoring after other gods, and worshipped them, and turned quickly out of the way wherein their fathers walked, obeying the Commandements of the Lord, they did not so. for they went a whoring After other God's, and worshipped them, and turned quickly out of the Way wherein their Father's walked, obeying the commandments of the Lord, they did not so.
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18. And when the Lord raised them vp Iudges, the Lord was with the Iudge,
18. And when the Lord raised them up Judges, the Lord was with the Judge,
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and deliuered them out of the hand of their enemies all the daies of the Iudge (for the Lord had compassion of their gronings,
and Delivered them out of the hand of their enemies all the days of the Judge (for the Lord had compassion of their groanings,
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because of them that oppressed them and tormented them.) OF Gods anger and the feare therof, being the first punishment, we haue heard.Because of them that oppressed them and tormented them.) OF God's anger and the Fear thereof, being the First punishment, we have herd.
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Now followeth the next, which is the effect of it.
Now follows the next, which is the Effect of it.
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For they who are angry, consult and deuise, how they may reuenge themselues vpon such as haue offended them:
For they who Are angry, consult and devise, how they may revenge themselves upon such as have offended them:
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the 〈 … 〉 out •ffect:
the 〈 … 〉 out •ffect:
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the effect of whose anger is set downe, first to be the spoiling 〈 … 〉 good,
the Effect of whose anger is Set down, First to be the spoiling 〈 … 〉 good,
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and then the bondage they came in to their enemies, which was farre greater.
and then the bondage they Come in to their enemies, which was Far greater.
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And these are the sorer because God dealt not with them himselfe, but gaue them ouer to men,
And these Are the Sorer Because God dealt not with them himself, but gave them over to men,
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yea cruell men, such as Dauid desired he might not fall into their hands, because there was no mercy with them.
yea cruel men, such as David desired he might not fallen into their hands, Because there was no mercy with them.
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But to say some what of the former of these two;
But to say Some what of the former of these two;
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to such as be in prosperity, we know that the losse of wealth is found by experience,
to such as be in Prosperity, we know that the loss of wealth is found by experience,
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and taken of men to bee one of the hardest iudgements that doe befall them;
and taken of men to be one of the Hardest Judgments that do befall them;
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the reason is, for that they loue their money and goods almost if not altogether as well as their liues.
the reason is, for that they love their money and goods almost if not altogether as well as their lives.
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And yet a great punishment is this which they sustaine by them, that when the Lord hath giuen them as blessings, they lose the right vse of the,
And yet a great punishment is this which they sustain by them, that when the Lord hath given them as blessings, they loose the right use of thee,
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for and through their foolishnesse and sinne, and cause that for the most part they become curses to them.
for and through their foolishness and sin, and cause that for the most part they become curses to them.
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And God in his wisedome doth send such penalties oft times among many other vnto them,
And God in his Wisdom does send such penalties oft times among many other unto them,
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as it is said heere, hee gaue them into the hands of spoilers.
as it is said Here, he gave them into the hands of spoilers.
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But this was yet farre worse, when they must goe vnder it, and yet neuer consider by whom,
But this was yet Far Worse, when they must go under it, and yet never Consider by whom,
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and why they were thus punished. Behold in this people, the extreame follie of sinners at this day;
and why they were thus punished. Behold in this people, the extreme folly of Sinners At this day;
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who though their hearts are set vpon their wealth and commodities, yet neuer bethinke themselues to be freed from the danger of Gods wrath, which often wasteth them to nothing.
who though their hearts Are Set upon their wealth and commodities, yet never bethink themselves to be freed from the danger of God's wrath, which often wastes them to nothing.
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Know we therfore, that if we decay in our goods, by barrennesse of the ground,
Know we Therefore, that if we decay in our goods, by Barrenness of the ground,
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or vnseasonablenesse of the weather, by debt, suretiship, or by any other such like, and especially by mispending them;
or unseasonableness of the weather, by debt, suretyship, or by any other such like, and especially by misspending them;
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know we (I say) we haue a warning thereby, sent vs of God,
know we (I say) we have a warning thereby, sent us of God,
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for some ill parts of life, as it is said in Deuteronomie, If thou wilt not obey the voice of the Lord thy God,
for Some ill parts of life, as it is said in Deuteronomy, If thou wilt not obey the voice of the Lord thy God,
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then the fruit of thy land, and all thy labour shall a people that thou knowest not, eate:
then the fruit of thy land, and all thy labour shall a people that thou Knowest not, eat:
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and the heauen that is ouer thee shall be brasse, and the earth vnder thee, iron.
and the heaven that is over thee shall be brass, and the earth under thee, iron.
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And againe, A nation that is of a fierce countenance shall eate the fruit of thy cattell, and he shall leaue thee neither wheate, wine,
And again, A Nation that is of a fierce countenance shall eat the fruit of thy cattle, and he shall leave thee neither wheat, wine,
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nor oyle, neither shalt thou prosper in thy waies. nor oil, neither shalt thou prosper in thy ways.
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By all which, and this which is in the text, that they heere were spoiled of their goods,
By all which, and this which is in the text, that they Here were spoiled of their goods,
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as it should make vs carefull to preuent euen his iudgement among many other, by vpright walking with God,
as it should make us careful to prevent even his judgement among many other, by upright walking with God,
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and harmelesse liuing among men, how foolish and precise soeuer that course of life seeme to many:
and harmless living among men, how foolish and precise soever that course of life seem to many:
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so when wee haue gone out of the good way, and fallen from that obedience which we haue couenanted to yeeld vnto God,
so when we have gone out of the good Way, and fallen from that Obedience which we have covenanted to yield unto God,
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and sustaine such losse thereby, aboue all things let vs seeke to finde out the cause thereof,
and sustain such loss thereby, above all things let us seek to find out the cause thereof,
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and that speedily, as Ieremy requireth, and beare our losse because we haue sinned;
and that speedily, as Ieremy requires, and bear our loss Because we have sinned;
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and sinne no more lest a worse thing befall vs. And let vs not count it our hard fortune, (as foolish men tearme it,
and sin no more lest a Worse thing befall us And let us not count it our hard fortune, (as foolish men term it,
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for there is none) when wee are so wasted in our goods, neither please wee our selues in condemning and charging the second cause thereof, whereby we are 〈 … 〉 of them;
for there is none) when we Are so wasted in our goods, neither please we our selves in condemning and charging the second cause thereof, whereby we Are 〈 … 〉 of them;
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for whatsoeuer be the instrument of our losse or vndoing, sure it is, that the Lord is the effecter and worker of it.
for whatsoever be the Instrument of our loss or undoing, sure it is, that the Lord is the effecter and worker of it.
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And therof 〈 … 〉 Deuteronomie, of this and all other his fearfull iudgements, after that 〈 … 〉 sent them,
And thereof 〈 … 〉 Deuteronomy, of this and all other his fearful Judgments, After that 〈 … 〉 sent them,
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when it shall be demanded wherefore hath the Lord done this? how fierce is his great wrath? they shall answere,
when it shall be demanded Wherefore hath the Lord done this? how fierce is his great wrath? they shall answer,
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because they haue forsaken the couenant of the Lord God of their fathers, therfore hath the Lords wrath waxed hot against this people, to bring vpon it euery curse that is written in this booke.
Because they have forsaken the Covenant of the Lord God of their Father's, Therefore hath the lords wrath waxed hight against this people, to bring upon it every curse that is written in this book.
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And the same doctrine that I haue taught of the spoiling of mens goods, that it is a fruit of the wrath of God for their sin, (this being excepted, that the Lord may impouerish his people (who feare him) in fauour and mercy) The same I may as fitly and truly say of the bringing or them into seruitude and bondage vnto vile and cruell persons:
And the same Doctrine that I have taught of the spoiling of men's goods, that it is a fruit of the wrath of God for their since, (this being excepted, that the Lord may impoverish his people (who Fear him) in favour and mercy) The same I may as fitly and truly say of the bringing or them into servitude and bondage unto vile and cruel Persons:
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but let the one bee vnderstood by the other, seeing I speake of this in another place.
but let the one be understood by the other, seeing I speak of this in Another place.
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But I will further obserue another thing heere, that seeing it is said that they were led into bondage after they were spoiled of their goods,
But I will further observe Another thing Here, that seeing it is said that they were led into bondage After they were spoiled of their goods,
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and so smarted by both, we may note how God so dealeth with the disobedient out times,
and so smarted by both, we may note how God so deals with the disobedient out times,
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euen as hee did heere with these, that as their sins go not alone, so neither doe their punishments.
even as he did Here with these, that as their Sins go not alone, so neither doe their punishments.
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So that God dealeth with such as offend him not one way, but many; as he did puinsh Achan, both with shame, and with paine:
So that God deals with such as offend him not one Way, but many; as he did puinsh achan, both with shame, and with pain:
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so Pharaoh was visited with terrours, and with bodily plagues also: euen so now many are pursued with crosses in their goods, reproch in their name,
so Pharaoh was visited with terrors, and with bodily plagues also: even so now many Are pursued with Crosses in their goods, reproach in their name,
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and in their body with paine and diseases.
and in their body with pain and diseases.
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And this he doth, that men may know they shall pay deare for their stolne pleasures,
And this he does, that men may know they shall pay deer for their stolen pleasures,
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how sweet soeuer they bee to them in their fond account, and that so both together may hold them backe from prouoking him.
how sweet soever they be to them in their found account, and that so both together may hold them back from provoking him.
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For as Esay saith, one iudgement shall not serue the turne, if men struggle and fight against it,
For as Isaiah Says, one judgement shall not serve the turn, if men struggle and fight against it,
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and stand out with God, when hee smiteth gently, his hand will bee stretcht out still;
and stand out with God, when he smites gently, his hand will be stretched out still;
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and looke what the former hath not done, the latter shall make good.
and look what the former hath not done, the latter shall make good.
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As wee reade in Ioel, that fruit which one plague consumed not, another did, till an vtter riddance follow of all.
As we read in Joel, that fruit which one plague consumed not, Another did, till an utter riddance follow of all.
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But men bite vpon the bridle, and curse their lucke, but look not into themselues:
But men bite upon the bridle, and curse their luck, but look not into themselves:
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so when God strippeth men of their goods, and then casteth them into bondage, as hee did deale with them heere;
so when God strippeth men of their goods, and then Cast them into bondage, as he did deal with them Here;
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or when hee doth the like to vs, that one iudgement come in the necke of another to vs, I thinke it may bee said truly without respect of damnation, that wee haue paid deare for stolne pleasures,
or when he does the like to us, that one judgement come in the neck of Another to us, I think it may be said truly without respect of damnation, that we have paid deer for stolen pleasures,
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and our bold taking of our liberties amisse.
and our bold taking of our Liberties amiss.
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And seeing I haue not spoken particularly of going into seruitude, and our nation hath not knowne what it meaneth,
And seeing I have not spoken particularly of going into servitude, and our Nation hath not known what it means,
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nor how sharpe a scourge it is; yet seeing many fall into it by Turke and Spanyard, who haue little feared it;
nor how sharp a scourge it is; yet seeing many fallen into it by Turk and Spanyard, who have little feared it;
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therefore I wish them to reade of it in Deuteronomie: secondly, to consider of it by the estate of the people of Israel in Egypt:
Therefore I wish them to read of it in Deuteronomy: secondly, to Consider of it by the estate of the people of Israel in Egypt:
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and lastly, to lay it out, and set a view of it before their eyes, by the Popish and cruell tyrannizing ouer our soules heere in our owne land in the daies of Queene Mary, when we could enioy no liberty of the word and Sacraments,
and lastly, to lay it out, and Set a view of it before their eyes, by the Popish and cruel tyrannizing over our Souls Here in our own land in the days of Queen Marry, when we could enjoy no liberty of the word and Sacraments,
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but our brethren who refused their Idoll-seruice and false worship, were tortured and tormented by the bloody persecutors:
but our brothers who refused their Idolatry and false worship, were tortured and tormented by the bloody persecutors:
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and what may men looke for then at the hands of strangers? And this to be said of bondage.
and what may men look for then At the hands of Strangers? And this to be said of bondage.
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Now further, in that it is added in generall in the text, that they could not stand before their enemies;
Now further, in that it is added in general in the text, that they could not stand before their enemies;
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for being so weakened by them in goods, number, and strength, what maruell? Let this be obserued, that God vseth his and our enemies against vs his children,
for being so weakened by them in goods, number, and strength, what marvel? Let this be observed, that God uses his and our enemies against us his children,
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when we prouoke him by our sins: as hee vsed Nabuchadnezzar against Ierusalem, and Senacherib and others.
when we provoke him by our Sins: as he used Nebuchadnezzar against Ierusalem, and Sennacherib and Others.
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Not that God putteth new poison and malice into them, who had nothing else in them before;
Not that God putteth new poison and malice into them, who had nothing Else in them before;
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but that hee iustly suffereth and letteth them alone (without any bridling or restraining them) to vomit vp their venome,
but that he justly suffers and lets them alone (without any bridling or restraining them) to vomit up their venom,
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and their cankered hatred, and letteth them loose to Satan.
and their cankered hatred, and lets them lose to Satan.
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Whereby this among many other things may bee learned, how vncertaine the comfort is that some take in this, that the Papists (they hope) shall neuer preuaile against the Protestants,
Whereby this among many other things may be learned, how uncertain the Comfort is that Some take in this, that the Papists (they hope) shall never prevail against the Protestants,
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nor Popery euer yoke them any more.
nor Popery ever yoke them any more.
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Yes, if God be displeased with them, he may plague them that way, by raising them vp as enemies against them,
Yes, if God be displeased with them, he may plague them that Way, by raising them up as enemies against them,
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as easily as hee did heere the Canaanites against Israel;
as Easily as he did Here the Canaanites against Israel;
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and if they were without feare that way, hee may and can meet with them after sundry other sorts, little to their comfort,
and if they were without Fear that Way, he may and can meet with them After sundry other sorts, little to their Comfort,
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as they may see daily if their sinnes be not remoued out of his sight:
as they may see daily if their Sins be not removed out of his sighed:
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so that as the Prophet speaketh, it shall be with them, as if though they escape the Lion, a Beare should meet them:
so that as the Prophet speaks, it shall be with them, as if though they escape the lion, a Bear should meet them:
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or went into the house, and leaned his hand on the wall, and a serpent bite him.
or went into the house, and leaned his hand on the wall, and a serpent bite him.
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but being bitten with sorrow, they are glad to cling to him.
but being bitten with sorrow, they Are glad to cling to him.
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By this which wee haue heard of the punishment of this people, it appeares that they had load enough vpon them,
By this which we have herd of the punishment of this people, it appears that they had load enough upon them,
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as one would thinke, and yet, as though there had not bin enough said of the hand of God against them, the holy Ghost addeth heere, that whithersoeuer they went forth, the hand of the Lord was against them;
as one would think, and yet, as though there had not been enough said of the hand of God against them, the holy Ghost adds Here, that whithersoever they went forth, the hand of the Lord was against them;
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as if it should bee said, whatsoeuer they tooke in hand or went about, it prospered not, but they were crossed therein;
as if it should be said, whatsoever they took in hand or went about, it prospered not, but they were crossed therein;
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whereas of the godly, we reade in the first Psalme, the contrary to be said and set down.
whereas of the godly, we read in the First Psalm, the contrary to be said and Set down.
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The like is spoken by the Prophet Azaria to the people of Iuda, in the secōd booke of Chronicles. The like is spoken by the Prophet Azaria to the people of Iuda, in the secōd book of Chronicles.
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This though it be not seene of many, nor marked of the disobedient, and therefore not complained of,
This though it be not seen of many, nor marked of the disobedient, and Therefore not complained of,
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yet their misery therefore is the greater, seeing they goe on brutishly, as the foole to the stocks,
yet their misery Therefore is the greater, seeing they go on brutishly, as the fool to the stocks,
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and the oxe to the slaughter, till a dart pierce through their liuer. and the ox to the slaughter, till a dart pierce through their liver.
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But some feele and perceiue it, when God being angry with them, his hand is against them,
But Some feel and perceive it, when God being angry with them, his hand is against them,
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as experience witnesseth (though he deale not now so much nor apparantly against his enemies in bodily as spirituall plagues) for doe not many loden with sorrow and misery crieout, that God fighteth against them,
as experience Witnesseth (though he deal not now so much nor apparently against his enemies in bodily as spiritual plagues) for doe not many laden with sorrow and misery crieout, that God fights against them,
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though there be no outward punishments to bee seene vpon them? and that they neither prosper nor enioy any inward peace,
though there be no outward punishments to be seen upon them? and that they neither prosper nor enjoy any inward peace,
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but are wearisome to themselues, cursing their lot, and wishing themselues out of the world; nay laying violent hands vpon themselues, for very anguish of heart and madnesse:
but Are wearisome to themselves, cursing their lot, and wishing themselves out of the world; nay laying violent hands upon themselves, for very anguish of heart and madness:
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thinking (falsely) so to escape their misery.
thinking (falsely) so to escape their misery.
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And how heauie a thing is that, (thinke wee) especially when they know not how to remedy it? And as it is thus with them,
And how heavy a thing is that, (think we) especially when they know not how to remedy it? And as it is thus with them,
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euen so Gods hand is euer with his faithfull seruants in all their waies which God hath set them in.
even so God's hand is ever with his faithful Servants in all their ways which God hath Set them in.
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They are like the tree planted by the riuers of waters, that bringeth forth fruit in due season:
They Are like the tree planted by the Rivers of waters, that brings forth fruit in due season:
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and whatsoeuer they do it shall prosper. and whatsoever they do it shall prosper.
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Indeed this is the lesse seene to be, because they finde it so hard a thing for them, in the middest of so many discouragements, to continue in their vprightnesse as we may see who marke it;
Indeed this is the less seen to be, Because they find it so hard a thing for them, in the midst of so many discouragements, to continue in their uprightness as we may see who mark it;
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but they are oft vnsetled and broken off by the burthen of the flesh from their innocency,
but they Are oft unsettled and broken off by the burden of the Flesh from their innocency,
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or else are forced with much adoe to recouer themselues being fallen, and are in great heauinesse thereby.
or Else Are forced with much ado to recover themselves being fallen, and Are in great heaviness thereby.
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But while God vpholdeth them by his grace, hee doth also make them well liking, and to prosper, yea in their weakest estate, in respect of other, and to recouer.
But while God upholdeth them by his grace, he does also make them well liking, and to prosper, yea in their Weakest estate, in respect of other, and to recover.
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And whereas it is added, that this pursuing of them by the Lord in all that they set their hand vnto, was as he had sworne to them, it is to teach vs, that it could be no otherwise:
And whereas it is added, that this pursuing of them by the Lord in all that they Set their hand unto, was as he had sworn to them, it is to teach us, that it could be no otherwise:
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seeing God speaketh nothing in vaine, much lesse if he sweare to it, according to Samuels words, the strength of Israel will not lie. One iot or tittle of his word cannot faile.
seeing God speaks nothing in vain, much less if he swear to it, according to Samuels words, the strength of Israel will not lie. One jot or tittle of his word cannot fail.
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It is farre more firme then the law of the Medes and Perfians, which yet altered not.
It is Far more firm then the law of the Medes and Perfians, which yet altered not.
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So that if the Lord speake the word or sweare (except it be conditionally) whether it be a threatening to such as prouoke him,
So that if the Lord speak the word or swear (except it be conditionally) whither it be a threatening to such as provoke him,
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or a promise of any good things to such as trust in him, it shall most certainiy come to passe, what attempts soeuer there be to the contrary,
or a promise of any good things to such as trust in him, it shall most certainiy come to pass, what attempts soever there be to the contrary,
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as is daily to be seene. And therefore it is to be wondred at, that men are so little moued thereby;
as is daily to be seen. And Therefore it is to be wondered At, that men Are so little moved thereby;
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but for all his threats, go forward in their bad course, till the euill threatened doe come vpon them,
but for all his Treats, go forward in their bad course, till the evil threatened doe come upon them,
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and cause them to crie out;
and cause them to cry out;
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euen as Gods seruants also doe smart, when his promises being certaine, are for all that, not beleeued of them:
even as God's Servants also do smart, when his promises being certain, Are for all that, not believed of them:
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But this matter is oft occasioned. And this bee said of the peoples sinne, and of their punishment.
But this matter is oft occasioned. And this be said of the peoples sin, and of their punishment.
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It followeth now in the text.
It follows now in the text.
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VERS. 16. Notwithstanding the Lord raised vp Iudges, which deliuered them out of the hands of their oppressors.
VERS. 16. Notwithstanding the Lord raised up Judges, which Delivered them out of the hands of their Oppressors's.
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17 But yet they would not obey their Iudges;
17 But yet they would not obey their Judges;
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for they went a whering after other gods and worshipped them, and turned quickly out of the way wherein their fathers walked, obeying the Commandements of the Lord, they did not so. for they went a whering After other God's and worshipped them, and turned quickly out of the Way wherein their Father's walked, obeying the commandments of the Lord, they did not so.
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18. And when the Lord had raised them vp Iudges, the Lord was with the Iudges,
18. And when the Lord had raised them up Judges, the Lord was with the Judges,
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and deliuered them out of the hand of their enemies, all the daies of the Iudge:
and Delivered them out of the hand of their enemies, all the days of the Judge:
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for the Lord had compassion of their gronings, because of them that oppressed them and tormented them. for the Lord had compassion of their groanings, Because of them that oppressed them and tormented them.
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NOw follow the other things which I mentioned before in the sixth verse in laying out the points of this second part of the chapter,
NOw follow the other things which I mentioned before in the sixth verse in laying out the points of this second part of the chapter,
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and that is, how the Lord raised them vp deliuerers in their oppressions when they cried vnto him, who were called Iudges.
and that is, how the Lord raised them up deliverers in their oppressions when they cried unto him, who were called Judges.
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and hath not obeyed my voice; and hath not obeyed my voice;
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This cannot bee vnderstood of any one time, seeing he sent not many Iudges at once among them, in any time of their affliction.
This cannot be understood of any one time, seeing he sent not many Judges At once among them, in any time of their affliction.
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Therefore hee sheweth heere to the end of the chapter, what was the condition of the people of Israel,
Therefore he shows Here to the end of the chapter, what was the condition of the people of Israel,
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and the changes and diuerse courses that they were, in the time of the Iudges. In few words it was thus:
and the changes and diverse courses that they were, in the time of the Judges. In few words it was thus:
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when they cried to the Lord in their oppressions, he pitied their grones, and raised them vp Iudges, which were deliuerers of them,
when they cried to the Lord in their oppressions, he pitied their groans, and raised them up Judges, which were deliverers of them,
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as I said, and he was with them to blesse them, and yet they turned away from him againe for all that,
as I said, and he was with them to bless them, and yet they turned away from him again for all that,
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and so he was prouoked to go against them afresh as is set downe in the latter end of this chapter,
and so he was provoked to go against them afresh as is Set down in the latter end of this chapter,
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& in some of the verses that follow.
& in Some of the Verses that follow.
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And first, in that it is said in the eighteenth verse (for these three verses are to bee ioyned and read together) that they groned to the Lord vnder their oppressions, who saw nothing amiffe in themselues before;
And First, in that it is said in the eighteenth verse (for these three Verses Are to be joined and read together) that they groaned to the Lord under their oppressions, who saw nothing amiffe in themselves before;
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it must teach vs, that calamities will search and stirre vs vp to griefe, and to make our mone to God for very anguish of heart,
it must teach us, that calamities will search and stir us up to grief, and to make our moan to God for very anguish of heart,
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how carelesse and iollie soeuer wee haue been before, when wee boldly prouoked him, and when wee haue been so carelesse and headstrong,
how careless and jolly soever we have been before, when we boldly provoked him, and when we have been so careless and headstrong,
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as that nothing could serue to plucke downe our stomackes, yet sore troubles haue broken our hearts,
as that nothing could serve to pluck down our stomachs, yet soar Troubles have broken our hearts,
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as if we neuer had been otherwise.
as if we never had been otherwise.
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Therefore when his word will not preuaile, the Lord is faine euen to maister men by strong hand, that at least hee may tame them by violence,
Therefore when his word will not prevail, the Lord is feign even to master men by strong hand, that At least he may tame them by violence,
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if he cannot bow them to repentance: euen as men handle horses and such beasts as they cannot rule;
if he cannot bow them to Repentance: even as men handle Horses and such beasts as they cannot Rule;
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they cast them, and keepe them vnder by binding them, that so they may worke their pleasure on them.
they cast them, and keep them under by binding them, that so they may work their pleasure on them.
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The wilde Asse must be taken in her moneths, when she cannot resist:
The wild Ass must be taken in her months, when she cannot resist:
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and this course the Lordis driuen to take with vs, to wit, to make our hearts to smart,
and this course the lords driven to take with us, to wit, to make our hearts to smart,
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and to loade them with sorrowes, or else there would bee no rule with vs: thus I say he is faine to take vs downe.
and to load them with sorrows, or Else there would be no Rule with us: thus I say he is feign to take us down.
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According to that which is said in the Psal. When he smote them, they sought him, yea they sought him early:
According to that which is said in the Psalm When he smote them, they sought him, yea they sought him early:
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Pharaoh himselfe when he felt the smart of the plagues of Egypt, sought for Moses to pray for him to the Lord. Pharaoh himself when he felt the smart of the plagues of Egypt, sought for Moses to pray for him to the Lord.
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Long it is before men are fitted and framed to heare the Lord speake vnto them:
Long it is before men Are fitted and framed to hear the Lord speak unto them:
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But alas what commeth of the most of these his corrections and sharp dealings with such? Nay,
But alas what comes of the most of these his corrections and sharp dealings with such? Nay,
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for that I can say no more but this, that the most of them doe but bow for the time,
for that I can say no more but this, that the most of them do but bow for the time,
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as a bulrush with the winde, their goodnesse being as the morning dew, and so it goeth away,
as a bulrush with the wind, their Goodness being as the morning due, and so it Goes away,
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and they cry out onely while the rod is held ouer them, and afterward they returne againe to their old byas.
and they cry out only while the rod is held over them, and afterwards they return again to their old bias.
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And so did these heere, and so doe many seeke the Lord for a time, and yet turne aside againe as a broken bow.
And so did these Here, and so do many seek the Lord for a time, and yet turn aside again as a broken bow.
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But if such as be thus cast downe (as these were) when God afflicteth them,
But if such as be thus cast down (as these were) when God afflicts them,
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so that one would think they would neuer lift vp their bristles against him any more;
so that one would think they would never lift up their bristles against him any more;
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if these I say doe yet waxe bold, and kicke vp their heele against him, what shall we thinke of them who relent not at all for their euill doings, no nor for Gods heauie hand vpon them,
if these I say do yet wax bold, and kick up their heel against him, what shall we think of them who relent not At all for their evil doings, no nor for God's heavy hand upon them,
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but harden their harts, as the dog which biteth the staffe that beateth them? What then, yee will aske is to bee done;
but harden their hearts, as the dog which bites the staff that beats them? What then, ye will ask is to be done;
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if groning vnder mens burthens of sinne and punishment haue no good effect? All the remedy heere is this, that men in such cases finding out their sins, doe also seriously consider of the foulenesse of them,
if groaning under men's burdens of sin and punishment have no good Effect? All the remedy Here is this, that men in such cases finding out their Sins, do also seriously Consider of the foulness of them,
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and the woe that they bring with them, and so tread them also vnder their feet,
and the woe that they bring with them, and so tread them also under their feet,
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and beleeue better things to bee comming from God toward them, euen mercy and forgiuenesse, which onely are able to crush their sinnes in peeces afterwards,
and believe better things to be coming from God towards them, even mercy and forgiveness, which only Are able to crush their Sins in Pieces afterwards,
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as well as to make them kindly and truly acknowledged and cried out of, while the smart taketh hold of them.
as well as to make them kindly and truly acknowledged and cried out of, while the smart Takes hold of them.
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This be noted of their groning. Now behold what the Lord did when they did thus complaine and cry out;
This be noted of their groaning. Now behold what the Lord did when they did thus complain and cry out;
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he had compassion on them, and raised them vp Iudges, that should deliuer them out of the hands of their oppressors and spoilers,
he had compassion on them, and raised them up Judges, that should deliver them out of the hands of their Oppressors's and spoilers,
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and he did so, and was with them; and it repented him that he had so suffered them to be oppressed.
and he did so, and was with them; and it repented him that he had so suffered them to be oppressed.
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He doth oft as he did to Ahab, pitty sinners, when they smarting for their faults cry out of them:
He does oft as he did to Ahab, pity Sinners, when they smarting for their Faults cry out of them:
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but he doth not receiue them to mercy, except they truly forsake them;
but he does not receive them to mercy, except they truly forsake them;
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which I say for our instruction, that wee may know that the Lord is easily to be entreated of vs, waiting indeed our repentance.
which I say for our instruction, that we may know that the Lord is Easily to be entreated of us, waiting indeed our Repentance.
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And when we do but giue signes of disliking our sinnes for the time, he stayeth his heauie hand from pursuing vs:
And when we do but give Signs of disliking our Sins for the time, he stays his heavy hand from pursuing us:
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what would hee doe, thinke we, if we came home to him with all our hearts? But so we must know on the other side, that hee in so dealing with vs, heapeth hot coles vpon our heads, add maketh vs vnexcuseable,
what would he do, think we, if we Come home to him with all our hearts? But so we must know on the other side, that he in so dealing with us, heapeth hight coals upon our Heads, add makes us vnexcuseable,
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when wee hauing such faire encouragement at his hands, shall yet keepe a loofe from him,
when we having such fair encouragement At his hands, shall yet keep a loof from him,
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and shew vnfaithfulnes, when we haue made couenants with him of amendment.
and show unfaithfulness, when we have made Covenants with him of amendment.
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But heere commeth in their misery, as in this verse is to bee seene, that when he did all this to them that heere is set downe,
But Here comes in their misery, as in this verse is to be seen, that when he did all this to them that Here is Set down,
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yet for all his pitying them, and shewing so great kindnesse toward them, yet their Iudges, who called them from Idolatry, were not heard nor regarded of them.
yet for all his pitying them, and showing so great kindness towards them, yet their Judges, who called them from Idolatry, were not herd nor regarded of them.
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They considered not what a benefit it was to enioy such, although they cried in the anguish of heart for helpe in trouble.
They considered not what a benefit it was to enjoy such, although they cried in the anguish of heart for help in trouble.
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Now in that this was a common thing with them after their deliuerances, thus vnthankfully to deale with the Lord, in not obeying their Iudges;
Now in that this was a Common thing with them After their Deliverances, thus unthankfully to deal with the Lord, in not obeying their Judges;
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for so they are charged heere to haue done: and in the chapters following is to be seene that they did so:
for so they Are charged Here to have done: and in the Chapters following is to be seen that they did so:
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by this briefly let vs learne, that men are rarely the better for their deliuerances out of their troubles, howsoeuer they crie to God in the middest of them.
by this briefly let us Learn, that men Are rarely the better for their Deliverances out of their Troubles, howsoever they cry to God in the midst of them.
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Whereas a man would thinke it should be the thing most regarded of them, and they should be oft in considering both how irkesome and vncomfortable it was to them, when they lay in affliction;
Whereas a man would think it should be the thing most regarded of them, and they should be oft in considering both how irksome and uncomfortable it was to them, when they lay in affliction;
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as in paine of body, by sicknesse or disease, or in pursuit by enemies, or in any other distresse:
as in pain of body, by sickness or disease, or in pursuit by enemies, or in any other distress:
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also what a gracious liberty it was, and what ease to them, when they were deliuered yea and with all this they should yeeld rare thankesgiuing to God for the same;
also what a gracious liberty it was, and what ease to them, when they were Delivered yea and with all this they should yield rare thanksgiving to God for the same;
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especially seeing it is the end of all deliuerance, euen the greatest, and withall this, that we may serue the Lord euer after without feare.
especially seeing it is the end of all deliverance, even the greatest, and withal this, that we may serve the Lord ever After without Fear.
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Againe, another thing is not to bee omitted in this verse, that in stead of hearkening to, Again, Another thing is not to be omitted in this verse, that in stead of Harkening to,
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and obeying God and their Iudges, they fell againe directly to Idolatry, and so forsooke the God of their fathers;
and obeying God and their Judges, they fell again directly to Idolatry, and so forsook the God of their Father's;
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and most brutishly bowed themselues to their Idols which were but blocks, and could doe nothing for them.
and most brutishly bowed themselves to their Idols which were but blocks, and could do nothing for them.
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A deceiueable pleasure they tooke therein (as mans nature is very prone to serue God after a grosse and false manner) yea and the holy story sheweth, that they did quickly fall to this,
A deceivable pleasure they took therein (as men nature is very prove to serve God After a gross and false manner) yea and the holy story shows, that they did quickly fallen to this,
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and turne out of the way;
and turn out of the Way;
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to teach vs how soone a well ordered course, and good things are forgotten and laid aside.
to teach us how soon a well ordered course, and good things Are forgotten and laid aside.
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This as it may bee obserued, in this people, that they soone waxed wearie of their good beginnings;
This as it may be observed, in this people, that they soon waxed weary of their good beginnings;
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so also it is apparant in others that come after them;
so also it is apparent in Others that come After them;
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who though they haue good example before their eyes, to goe before them therein, yet they are soone carried another way;
who though they have good Exampl before their eyes, to go before them therein, yet they Are soon carried Another Way;
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especially when the chiefe persons are gone, who delighted in well doing.
especially when the chief Persons Are gone, who delighted in well doing.
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And yet further to lay out their sinne, it is set forth by an apt and fit similitude of fornication,
And yet further to lay out their sin, it is Set forth by an apt and fit similitude of fornication,
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euen as holinesse to God is in the Scripture oft times compared to chastnesse in marriage.
even as holiness to God is in the Scripture oft times compared to chastnesse in marriage.
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For as the whoremonger is drunken and besotted with his lewd companions, so that he can regard no counsell,
For as the whoremonger is drunken and besotted with his lewd Sodales, so that he can regard no counsel,
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neither can see it to be his discredit, to be linked in with such an one:
neither can see it to be his discredit, to be linked in with such an one:
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neither is moued with the wasting of his goods which is caused thereby: euen so the spirituall whoremonger, which is the Idolater, is as blind as his Idoll,
neither is moved with the wasting of his goods which is caused thereby: even so the spiritual whoremonger, which is the Idolater, is as blind as his Idol,
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and cannot bee disswaded from it;
and cannot be dissuaded from it;
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but an Image and Crucifix ouerswayeth him, when the worshipping of God in spirit and truth is tedious, and vtterly vnsauoury to him.
but an Image and Crucifix overswayeth him, when the worshipping of God in Spirit and truth is tedious, and utterly unsavoury to him.
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The reason of all this which I haue said of him, and of all such at this day, who aggrauate their sin in the like manner, is this;
The reason of all this which I have said of him, and of all such At this day, who aggravate their since in the like manner, is this;
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that men regard nothing but their ease & vain pleasure, & haue no consciences to performe their promises & vowes made to God in the time of their affliction.
that men regard nothing but their ease & vain pleasure, & have no Consciences to perform their promises & vows made to God in the time of their affliction.
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Againe, they being either void of faith vtterly;
Again, they being either void of faith utterly;
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or hauing receiued some small measure of it, and being slow & negligent in the meanes vsing daily and duly, whereby it should be confirmed;
or having received Some small measure of it, and being slow & negligent in the means using daily and duly, whereby it should be confirmed;
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they hauing also others to ioyne & keepe company with them in doing as they do, it easily commeth to passe, that they so soone decline,
they having also Others to join & keep company with them in doing as they do, it Easily comes to pass, that they so soon decline,
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and their promise which they made to God of repentance, doth vanish like the sparkles.
and their promise which they made to God of Repentance, does vanish like the sparkles.
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THE SIXTEENTH SERMON VPON THE SECOND CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. Vers. 19. 20. 21. VERS. 19. Yet when the Iudge was dead, they returned and did worse then their fathers, in following other gods to serue them, and worship them;
THE SIXTEENTH SERMON UPON THE SECOND CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. Vers. 19. 20. 21. VERS. 19. Yet when the Judge was dead, they returned and did Worse then their Father's, in following other God's to serve them, and worship them;
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they ceased not from their owne inuentions, nor from their rebellious way. they ceased not from their own Inventions, nor from their rebellious Way.
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20. Wherefore the wrath of the Lord was kindled against Israel, and he said, because this people hath transgressed my couenant, which I commanded their fathers.
20. Wherefore the wrath of the Lord was kindled against Israel, and he said, Because this people hath transgressed my Covenant, which I commanded their Father's.
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21. Therfore will I no more cast out before them any of the nations which Ioshua left when he died.
21. Therefore will I no more cast out before them any of the Nations which Ioshua left when he died.
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22. That through them I may proue Israel, whether they will keepe the way of the Lord to walke therein,
22. That through them I may prove Israel, whither they will keep the Way of the Lord to walk therein,
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as their fathers kept it, or not. as their Father's kept it, or not.
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23. So the Lord left those nations, and droue them not out immediately, neither deliuered them into the hand of Ioshua.
23. So the Lord left those Nations, and drove them not out immediately, neither Delivered them into the hand of Ioshua.
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NOw followeth the last branch of this second part of the chapter;
NOw follows the last branch of this second part of the chapter;
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that is to say, that when the Iudge died, the people did worse then their fathers, (as is set downe in this verse,) whereupon the wrath of God was kindled against them,
that is to say, that when the Judge died, the people did Worse then their Father's, (as is Set down in this verse,) whereupon the wrath of God was kindled against them,
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as appeareth in the twentieth verse, and then the fruit of it, namely, Gods punishing of them is set downe in verse 21. and the end why he did so, in the 22. that was, to proue them,
as appears in the twentieth verse, and then the fruit of it, namely, God's punishing of them is Set down in verse 21. and the end why he did so, in the 22. that was, to prove them,
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and therefore it is said in the last verse, that God left the enemies in the land still in Ioshuas time,
and Therefore it is said in the last verse, that God left the enemies in the land still in Joshuas time,
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and did not cast them out. Now of these as they lie in order.
and did not cast them out. Now of these as they lie in order.
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That it should bee thus with this people as in this verse it is said, it is no lesse lamentable then wonderfull.
That it should be thus with this people as in this verse it is said, it is no less lamentable then wonderful.
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For when God had pitied them, (they groning to him) and sent them Iudges, who should deliuer them out of their oppressions,
For when God had pitied them, (they groaning to him) and sent them Judges, who should deliver them out of their oppressions,
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and they likewise did deliuer them indeed:
and they likewise did deliver them indeed:
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after that blessing, who would not haue said that they would haue proued a rare people in thankes and obedience vnto God? Now therefore, in that they turned another way when the Iudge was dead, who was sent to deliuer them,
After that blessing, who would not have said that they would have proved a rare people in thanks and Obedience unto God? Now Therefore, in that they turned Another Way when the Judge was dead, who was sent to deliver them,
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and kept not their couenant which they had made with God, but rebelled against him, what trercherie was this? And to that end is their sinne aggrauated in this verse, to wit, that they did worse then their fathers,
and kept not their Covenant which they had made with God, but rebelled against him, what trercherie was this? And to that end is their sin aggravated in this verse, to wit, that they did Worse then their Father's,
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but following their owne inuentions and euill waies.
but following their own Inventions and evil ways.
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By all which it is to be gathered, what light-headednesse and inconstancy is in men, who haue sometime made earnest profession of amendment;
By all which it is to be gathered, what light-headednesse and inconstancy is in men, who have sometime made earnest profession of amendment;
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also what lewdnesse accompanieth the same, to set it on worke.
also what Lewdness accompanieth the same, to Set it on work.
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Heereupon it is, that all good exercises of prayer, and purposes of good life are soone forgotten,
Hereupon it is, that all good exercises of prayer, and Purposes of good life Are soon forgotten,
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and worne out of memory with many.
and worn out of memory with many.
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A simple minded man would thinke, that where there hath been so much knowledge in people,
A simple minded man would think, that where there hath been so much knowledge in people,
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and shew of good conscience going with it, as that they both doe cause confession of sinne,
and show of good conscience going with it, as that they both do cause Confessi of sin,
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and accusation of themselues, with breaking forth into solemne protestation and couenan•• of turning to God with all their heart;
and accusation of themselves, with breaking forth into solemn protestation and couenan•• of turning to God with all their heart;
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he would thinke (I say) that if after ten or twelue yeeres absence from them, he should returne againe;
he would think (I say) that if After ten or twelue Years absence from them, he should return again;
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that hee should finde rare profiting in the Christian trade;
that he should find rare profiting in the Christian trade;
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at least much forwardnes in knowledge and in all good duties, and they so setled therein, that they could not be remoued any more from them.
At least much forwardness in knowledge and in all good duties, and they so settled therein, that they could not be removed any more from them.
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But as people much to bee lamented!
But as people much to be lamented!
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they who might looke for such a thing, shall be like rather to finde it farre otherwise,
they who might look for such a thing, shall be like rather to find it Far otherwise,
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and much worse, as wee see heere it was with these.
and much Worse, as we see Here it was with these.
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And in stead of growing in knowledge and grace, at least of setlednesse and stedfastnesse in their good beginnings, they shall be found reuolters from the same rather;
And in stead of growing in knowledge and grace, At least of Settledness and steadfastness in their good beginnings, they shall be found revolters from the same rather;
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as it goeth with men now adaies, and to haue deuised with themselues, or consulted with others about new waies and courses of life, cleane contrary.
as it Goes with men now adais, and to have devised with themselves, or consulted with Others about new ways and courses of life, clean contrary.
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Some to fall in with Papist and sectaries, other to bee drawne to whoredome and vncleannesse;
some to fallen in with Papist and sectaries, other to be drawn to whoredom and uncleanness;
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and the greatest part into depth of worldlinesse, sutes, vncharitable contentions, and the like:
and the greatest part into depth of worldliness, suits, uncharitable contentions, and the like:
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which though it be fearefull to heare of, yet it is common, and easie to be found,
which though it be fearful to hear of, yet it is Common, and easy to be found,
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euen while good exercises of preaching and some good neighbourhood continue, and bee enioyed of them:
even while good exercises of preaching and Some good neighbourhood continue, and be enjoyed of them:
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and therefore how much more shall this be found where such good meanes are wanting? Oh if goodnesse preuaile not with them,
and Therefore how much more shall this be found where such good means Are wanting? O if Goodness prevail not with them,
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and haue not the vpper hand, yea if it be not loued aboue all other things,
and have not the upper hand, yea if it be not loved above all other things,
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and in price aboue them, and diligence vsed daily in the practise of good duties, all shewes of the best beginnings will soone turne to the contrary.
and in price above them, and diligence used daily in the practice of good duties, all shows of the best beginnings will soon turn to the contrary.
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And good reason it is, that where men professe godlinesse, which is the greatest riches, and hath the promises of this life and of the life to come, good reason (I say) that there they should not be ashamed, to seeke by all meanes to aduance and honour it, to the end that all may know the worthinesse and price of it;
And good reason it is, that where men profess godliness, which is the greatest riches, and hath the promises of this life and of the life to come, good reason (I say) that there they should not be ashamed, to seek by all means to advance and honour it, to the end that all may know the worthiness and price of it;
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and that it is not without reward euen in this world. Which while few regard to doe, they are worthily put to reproch and shame.
and that it is not without reward even in this world. Which while few regard to do, they Are worthily put to reproach and shame.
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But heere, beside that which hath been said (a good occasion being offered out of all these verses together) wee may gather a good direction for a great part of our life,
But Here, beside that which hath been said (a good occasion being offered out of all these Verses together) we may gather a good direction for a great part of our life,
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and that as well before affliction come, as in the time of it, and after deliuerance out of it.
and that as well before affliction come, as in the time of it, and After deliverance out of it.
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Before it come, and while God giueth vs leaue to serue him with cheerefulnesse (which is a sweet portion in this life) we should greatly labour to keepe well,
Before it come, and while God gives us leave to serve him with cheerfulness (which is a sweet portion in this life) we should greatly labour to keep well,
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while we are well, and not doe as this people did here, to wit, prouoke God to punish vs for sinning against him as the world doth, negligently or wittingly.
while we Are well, and not do as this people did Here, to wit, provoke God to Punish us for sinning against him as the world does, negligently or wittingly.
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Secondly, if we haue, for al our heed taking, broken out against conscience, (which without good heed taking, may full easily be) we should cry to God after our fall,
Secondly, if we have, for all our heed taking, broken out against conscience, (which without good heed taking, may full Easily be) we should cry to God After our fallen,
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& from vnder our burthen, not tarrying till we be driuen to it by extremity, as these heere were:
& from under our burden, not tarrying till we be driven to it by extremity, as these Here were:
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and further when we cry to him, wee should wait patiently, (and the rather because we haue by our sinne prouoked him against vs) till God deliuer vs. Thirdly, seeing he will most certainly helpe, being thus sought to, let vs beleeue and be perswaded, that hee will heare vs graciously,
and further when we cry to him, we should wait patiently, (and the rather Because we have by our sin provoked him against us) till God deliver us Thirdly, seeing he will most Certainly help, being thus sought to, let us believe and be persuaded, that he will hear us graciously,
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as wee see heere he did them, who yet were great offenders, and thus let vs strengthen and inable our selues to this patience with confidence.
as we see Here he did them, who yet were great offenders, and thus let us strengthen and inable our selves to this patience with confidence.
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Fourthly, when wee be deliuered, let vs afterward oft remember & consider in what an vncomfortable estate we were before,
Fourthly, when we be Delivered, let us afterwards oft Remember & Consider in what an uncomfortable estate we were before,
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and how good and gracious the Lord hath been to vs, to bring vs out of such aduersity,
and how good and gracious the Lord hath been to us, to bring us out of such adversity,
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and with daily thankes cleaue to him yet more neerely then before;
and with daily thanks cleave to him yet more nearly then before;
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and in no wise prouoke him by renewing our sinnes, as these did heere, which were monstrous,
and in no wise provoke him by renewing our Sins, as these did Here, which were monstrous,
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and to our owne cost (be we well assured) it shall be.
and to our own cost (be we well assured) it shall be.
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And thus if we be carefull to doe, it shall goe well with vs, and good daies shall we see,
And thus if we be careful to do, it shall go well with us, and good days shall we see,
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as may be looked for in so bad a world;
as may be looked for in so bad a world;
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and such as haue their thousands of gold, shall not bee able to buy and purchase with all their abundance.
and such as have their thousands of gold, shall not be able to buy and purchase with all their abundance.
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But to passe to the next verse. But to pass to the next verse.
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I hauing spoken of the reuolt of this people in the former verse, (beside the direction which by occasion I set downe there,) the holy story goeth on heere to shew what the Lord did to this people thus turning from their good beginnings,
I having spoken of the revolt of this people in the former verse, (beside the direction which by occasion I Set down there,) the holy story Goes on Here to show what the Lord did to this people thus turning from their good beginnings,
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after the death of the Iudge; He was sore displeased with them, and his anger was kindled against them.
After the death of the Judge; He was soar displeased with them, and his anger was kindled against them.
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Here to say the same that I did there of Gods anger, were but a needlesse thing.
Here to say the same that I did there of God's anger, were but a needless thing.
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That which I note of it heere, is this;
That which I note of it Here, is this;
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that as before hath been seene, so through the whole book it appeareth, that it is vsuall with the Lord to doe thus;
that as before hath been seen, so through the Whole book it appears, that it is usual with the Lord to do thus;
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namely, when men sinne, to be angry; that is, to do as men will, when they be angry:
namely, when men sin, to be angry; that is, to do as men will, when they be angry:
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for otherwise wee haue heard that neither anger, repenting, nor any such affection, or change is in the Lord.
for otherwise we have herd that neither anger, repenting, nor any such affection, or change is in the Lord.
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And is it not meet that God should thus deale with vs thinke we, when we are so ready by euery occasion to prouoke him? For if this held vs not in awe, we should,
And is it not meet that God should thus deal with us think we, when we Are so ready by every occasion to provoke him? For if this held us not in awe, we should,
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euen we who are his owne oft times breake out as the common sort do (the flesh being wearie of penting in) whereas the loue of God (I grant) should bee sufficient to constraine vs to our duties.
even we who Are his own oft times break out as the Common sort do (the Flesh being weary of penting in) whereas the love of God (I grant) should be sufficient to constrain us to our duties.
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And what a thing were it, that God should alwaies bee angry with a man? doubtlesse if any one could bee perswaded that he were so affected to him, not onely his whole life should bee in daily and deadly vnquietnesse;
And what a thing were it, that God should always be angry with a man? doubtless if any one could be persuaded that he were so affected to him, not only his Whole life should be in daily and deadly unquietness;
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but he should also be ouerwhelmed with the thought of it, and driuen to desperation.
but he should also be overwhelmed with the Thought of it, and driven to desperation.
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And yet we may know by that which hath been said, that God hath iust cause to doe no lesse,
And yet we may know by that which hath been said, that God hath just cause to do no less,
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but to let his anger burne as fire against such as prouoke him.
but to let his anger burn as fire against such as provoke him.
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But indeed hee oft deferres the declaration of his wrath, giuing men time and liberty thereby to repent,
But indeed he oft defers the declaration of his wrath, giving men time and liberty thereby to Repent,
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and doth not once shew it many times, when hee is often prouoked.
and does not once show it many times, when he is often provoked.
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Hereof it is, that when God being iustly displeased, and yet men doe not in in the meane while repent and turne to him, humbly seeking mercy;
Hereof it is, that when God being justly displeased, and yet men do not in in the mean while Repent and turn to him, humbly seeking mercy;
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that hee doth afterward declare by his manifold or sorereuenges, that hee was long before prouoked to anger, and iustly offended with them.
that he does afterwards declare by his manifold or sorereuenges, that he was long before provoked to anger, and justly offended with them.
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But this is wisely to bee marked of vs, that though his owne people sinne, (as there is none that sinneth not) to wit, by ouersight, infirmity, vnauoidable ignorance, and such like;
But this is wisely to be marked of us, that though his own people sin, (as there is none that Sinneth not) to wit, by oversight, infirmity, unavoidable ignorance, and such like;
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whereas hee doth not by and by, suffer his anger to breake forth, the reason is this:
whereas he does not by and by, suffer his anger to break forth, the reason is this:
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he hath said himselfe, that he wil not looke straightly what is done amisse of them:
he hath said himself, that he will not look straightly what is done amiss of them:
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and beside, when they see that they haue fallen so, they rise againe, and this they do daily and ordinarily returning to him againe,
and beside, when they see that they have fallen so, they rise again, and this they do daily and ordinarily returning to him again,
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& cast themselues down in true humiliation before him, in the meditation & application of the work of their redeemer Christ,
& cast themselves down in true humiliation before him, in the meditation & application of the work of their redeemer christ,
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and so the Lord is pacified with them againe.
and so the Lord is pacified with them again.
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Therefore such as are wise, will bee most carefull to keepe away occasions of Gods displeasure;
Therefore such as Are wise, will be most careful to keep away occasions of God's displeasure;
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seeing the Lords anger is a consuming fire, and while that is prouided against, men may possesse their soules with peace,
seeing the lords anger is a consuming fire, and while that is provided against, men may possess their Souls with peace,
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and may goe out and in with him daily, with good liking and comfort, thus much of Gods being angry againe,
and may go out and in with him daily, with good liking and Comfort, thus much of God's being angry again,
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now of the punishment that followed vpon it.
now of the punishment that followed upon it.
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God being thus displeased with them, seeing they had so shamefully transgressed and broken the couenant that he made with their fathers;
God being thus displeased with them, seeing they had so shamefully transgressed and broken the Covenant that he made with their Father's;
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therefore hee will no more (hee said) cast out any of the nations that Ioshua left behinde. Therefore he will no more (he said) cast out any of the Nations that Ioshua left behind.
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For although Israel was oft deliuered out of the hands of sundry of them by their Iudges;
For although Israel was oft Delivered out of the hands of sundry of them by their Judges;
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by whom also many of them were slaine, yet they were not vtterly rooted out,
by whom also many of them were slain, yet they were not utterly rooted out,
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but their posterity sprung vp againe afterward, and multiplied in the land, to the great disquieting, vexing and annoying of his people.
but their posterity sprung up again afterwards, and multiplied in the land, to the great disquieting, vexing and annoying of his people.
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This I say was the punishment:
This I say was the punishment:
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And how sore it was, may bee thought by this, that these nations were left among them to their destruction;
And how soar it was, may be Thought by this, that these Nations were left among them to their destruction;
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as in verse 3. we haue seene, where wee heard the same punishment threatened by the Angell to them at Bochim.
as in verse 3. we have seen, where we herd the same punishment threatened by the Angel to them At Bochim.
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But then they repented, and there is no doubt, but God accepted it, as hee promised.
But then they repented, and there is no doubt, but God accepted it, as he promised.
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But this was more grieuous, that afterwards their posterity did worse then they. For they there were reproued, and threatened, for making couenants with the Canaanites:
But this was more grievous, that afterwards their posterity did Worse then they. For they there were reproved, and threatened, for making Covenants with the Canaanites:
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these for falling flatly to Idolatry with them.
these for falling flatly to Idolatry with them.
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Heere, besides that wee may see that for the most part, men waxe worse and worse,
Here, beside that we may see that for the most part, men wax Worse and Worse,
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and the good decline, and the bad decay and wanze away in their sinnes, as may bee seene by the example of these compared with that we reade in the second verse;
and the good decline, and the bad decay and wanze away in their Sins, as may be seen by the Exampl of these compared with that we read in the second verse;
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wee may further learne againe, as in verse 3. we heard, that God will be discharged of his couenant towards men, in and concerning the outward benefits of this life,
we may further Learn again, as in verse 3. we herd, that God will be discharged of his Covenant towards men, in and Concerning the outward benefits of this life,
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if they stand not to their couenants which they haue made with him. And if they bee his owne people, hee will punish their offences with the rod, and their iniquitie with strokes;
if they stand not to their Covenants which they have made with him. And if they be his own people, he will Punish their offences with the rod, and their iniquity with Strokes;
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though hee take not his mercy vtterly from them:
though he take not his mercy utterly from them:
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and if they be other, he will much more leaue them helpelesse, and to shift for themselues,
and if they be other, he will much more leave them helpless, and to shift for themselves,
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so as they fal into depth of euill, who might haue thriued and prospered through his blessings.
so as they fall into depth of evil, who might have thrived and prospered through his blessings.
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Yea and they might haue bin in good hope to haue embraced his couenant of grace and mercy also:
Yea and they might have been in good hope to have embraced his Covenant of grace and mercy also:
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as many are brought by Gods temporary benefits to seeke after spirituall, so might these haue done also.
as many Are brought by God's temporary benefits to seek After spiritual, so might these have done also.
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Therefore, little doe men know, what vexation they they bring vpon themselues, when they waxe carelesse in their couenants keeping which they haue entred into with God; (as the leauing of some grosse sinne,
Therefore, little do men know, what vexation they they bring upon themselves, when they wax careless in their Covenants keeping which they have entered into with God; (as the leaving of Some gross sin,
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or the forsaking of ill company, worldlinesse, or such like offences;) and so forgetting themselues, fall to them againe afterward.
or the forsaking of ill company, worldliness, or such like offences;) and so forgetting themselves, fallen to them again afterwards.
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They shall surely runne on from euill to worse that deale so with God, and from smaller punishments to greater iudgements,
They shall surely run on from evil to Worse that deal so with God, and from smaller punishments to greater Judgments,
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so little cause they shall haue to reioyce, for glory of their winnings thereby.
so little cause they shall have to rejoice, for glory of their winnings thereby.
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So that beside other manifold punishments which cannot bee reckoned vp, they that breake couenant with the Lord, shall alwaies haue some speciall eye sores left to vexe them,
So that beside other manifold punishments which cannot be reckoned up, they that break Covenant with the Lord, shall always have Some special eye sores left to vex them,
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as these nations were to Israel.
as these Nations were to Israel.
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And as this worthily layeth forth the forementioned punishment, in vers. 15. that the hand of the Lord was sore vpon this people of his;
And as this worthily Layeth forth the forementioned punishment, in vers. 15. that the hand of the Lord was soar upon this people of his;
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euen so wee shall finde it who are vnfaithfull to him in our couenants, as that either stubborne and disobedient children (none of the least plagues) shall rise vp to make our liues wearisome to vs, which (as Salomon saith) shall be as corruption to our bones, and that many waies;
even so we shall find it who Are unfaithful to him in our Covenants, as that either stubborn and disobedient children (none of the least plagues) shall rise up to make our lives wearisome to us, which (as Solomon Says) shall be as corruption to our bones, and that many ways;
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as in wasting our goods riotously, and with harlots, and vnthriftinesse, or by imbracing popery, and otherwise by waxing prophane.
as in wasting our goods riotously, and with harlots, and unthriftiness, or by embracing popery, and otherwise by waxing profane.
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Or we shall be crossed by vnkinde, spitefull and vnquiet neighbours;
Or we shall be crossed by unkind, spiteful and unquiet neighbours;
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who with sutes, brawlings, and sundry disagreements, shall make our best pleasures to be turned into bitternesse and wormewood:
who with suits, brawlings, and sundry disagreements, shall make our best pleasures to be turned into bitterness and wormwood:
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or we shall be plagued with seruants, who shall consume vs, and bring reproch and vexation vnto vs, by defiling our houses,
or we shall be plagued with Servants, who shall consume us, and bring reproach and vexation unto us, by defiling our houses,
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or working vs some other annoiance:
or working us Some other annoyance:
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so likewise with vnfaithfull and scandalous Ministers, sutes, or controuersies, so that by one or other of these,
so likewise with unfaithful and scandalous Ministers, suits, or controversies, so that by one or other of these,
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or such like, wee shall haue no comfort in any thing; beside the many diseases, as collicke, stone, burning agues, consumption;
or such like, we shall have no Comfort in any thing; beside the many diseases, as colic, stone, burning Fevers, consumption;
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for which wee shall bee constrained to cry out, and say, wee haue no pleasure in our liues.
for which we shall be constrained to cry out, and say, we have no pleasure in our lives.
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And yet a greater punishment then all these, wee shall not know, when these plagues be vpon vs, that they are for our vnfaithfulnesse in our couenant, (though more or lesse, it is the case of the most that professe the Gospell,
And yet a greater punishment then all these, we shall not know, when these plagues be upon us, that they Are for our unfaithfulness in our Covenant, (though more or less, it is the case of the most that profess the Gospel,
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thus to forget our selues) which thing yet (in great griefe I vtter it) is to be seene in many, that when Gods hand is sore against them,
thus to forget our selves) which thing yet (in great grief I utter it) is to be seen in many, that when God's hand is soar against them,
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yet they know not why it is so, namely for their sinnes, to the end they might amend.
yet they know not why it is so, namely for their Sins, to the end they might amend.
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In this verse the end is set downe, why God would not cast out the Canaanites:
In this verse the end is Set down, why God would not cast out the Canaanites:
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to wit, to proue them whether they would keepe the way of the Lord; (and therefore it is said in the next verse, that he left, to wit, to prove them whither they would keep the Way of the Lord; (and Therefore it is said in the next verse, that he left,
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and did not deliuer them into the hands of Ioshua: and if they did obey the Lord in fighting against them,
and did not deliver them into the hands of Ioshua: and if they did obey the Lord in fighting against them,
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and making no leagues with them, but follow and do as their good forefathers had done,
and making no leagues with them, but follow and do as their good Forefathers had done,
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then they might reape the fruit therof, I meane, the Lords promise;
then they might reap the fruit thereof, I mean, the lords promise;
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to wit, that he would be with them to assist them, to enioy the land to their hearts desire: If they should do otherwise;
to wit, that he would be with them to assist them, to enjoy the land to their hearts desire: If they should do otherwise;
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then they should declare thereby that their strength was neuer great, if they fainted being tried;
then they should declare thereby that their strength was never great, if they fainted being tried;
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and beside, they must beare the burthen that should light on them.
and beside, they must bear the burden that should Light on them.
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And by this we may learne, that God hath this end in afflicting his, that they may haue exercise of his graces in them;
And by this we may Learn, that God hath this end in afflicting his, that they may have exercise of his graces in them;
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as patience, faith, hope, and such like, that being found furnished therwith, they might giue God praise, and they themselues might reioyce:
as patience, faith, hope, and such like, that being found furnished therewith, they might give God praise, and they themselves might rejoice:
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and that they might be humbled, if the contrary should be.
and that they might be humbled, if the contrary should be.
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And this we ought to be resolued of in all our troubles, euen when we cannot finde out in our selues any particular sin,
And this we ought to be resolved of in all our Troubles, even when we cannot find out in our selves any particular since,
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for which the Lord afflicteth vs. So that wee bee farre wide, and offer our selues great iniurie,
for which the Lord afflicts us So that we be Far wide, and offer our selves great injury,
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when we doe not resolue of this, that in Gods afflicting vs, he tryeth vs, that so we may behaue our selues accordingly.
when we do not resolve of this, that in God's afflicting us, he trieth us, that so we may behave our selves accordingly.
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The same may bee said, if heresies spring vp among vs, that God tryeth vs what we will doe:
The same may be said, if heresies spring up among us, that God trieth us what we will do:
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as Saint Paul saith, There must bee heresies euen among you, that they who are approued, that is, of sound religion and godlinesse, through long experience, may bee knowne. It should teach vs, seeing God doth so, alwaies to haue our hearts carefully set vpon it,
as Saint Paul Says, There must be heresies even among you, that they who Are approved, that is, of found Religion and godliness, through long experience, may be known. It should teach us, seeing God does so, always to have our hearts carefully Set upon it,
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and to tell it oft to our selues, that whatsoeuer bayts of sinne are set before vs (as a cup of pleasant wine well coloured,
and to tell it oft to our selves, that whatsoever baits of sin Are Set before us (as a cup of pleasant wine well coloured,
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yet mixed with poyson) wee should not meddle with, nor reach out our hand thereto,
yet mixed with poison) we should not meddle with, nor reach out our hand thereto,
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and how bold and busie soeuer we behold other to bee in snatching greedily at them, and to deuoure them;
and how bold and busy soever we behold other to be in snatching greedily At them, and to devour them;
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yet we may not bee enticed with them, nor looke on them;
yet we may not be enticed with them, nor look on them;
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for why? God doth trie vs thereby what strength of grace is in vs, to resist and turne from them;
for why? God does try us thereby what strength of grace is in us, to resist and turn from them;
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and as for them that doe most readily embrace them, they shall soone vomit vp their sweet morsels with bitternesse.
and as for them that do most readily embrace them, they shall soon vomit up their sweet morsels with bitterness.
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Now to adde this last verse with the former 22. whereas it is said, that God did not deliuer all the nations into the hands of Ioshua, as he did some,
Now to add this last verse with the former 22. whereas it is said, that God did not deliver all the Nations into the hands of Ioshua, as he did Some,
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and could as well haue brought vnder all the rest; it further teacheth vs, to haue an eye to Gods workes, what things he doth,
and could as well have brought under all the rest; it further Teaches us, to have an eye to God's works, what things he does,
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and to resolue our selues, that he seeth alwaies good reason thereof: and follow we his direction, and he will leade vs to see as much.
and to resolve our selves, that he sees always good reason thereof: and follow we his direction, and he will lead us to see as much.
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It is a good grace in vs, if we can iustifie him in all that he doth,
It is a good grace in us, if we can justify him in all that he does,
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and to say with the people in the Gospell, he hath done all things well. And yet it is so, whether we affirme it or no.
and to say with the people in the Gospel, he hath done all things well. And yet it is so, whither we affirm it or no.
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But seeing wee are grauelled and amazed at many of his workes, not seeing any reason in them,
But seeing we Are graveled and amazed At many of his works, not seeing any reason in them,
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but we are rather ready to reason against them, and rebell; [ as when he crosseth vs in our attempts and doings, and that not once,
but we Are rather ready to reason against them, and rebel; [ as when he Crosseth us in our attempts and doings, and that not once,
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but often, nor in one thing, but in many, and that apparantly, and more then in ordinary manner, about our goods and bargaines, health,
but often, nor in one thing, but in many, and that apparently, and more then in ordinary manner, about our goods and bargains, health,
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and the like ] heere therefore I say, humbly to submit our selues to that which he doth,
and the like ] Here Therefore I say, humbly to submit our selves to that which he does,
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though it bee no other then we pray daily to doe [ thy will bee done of vs ] oh it is a thing well beseeming vs, and yet but our duty.
though it be no other then we pray daily to do [ thy will be done of us ] o it is a thing well beseeming us, and yet but our duty.
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And thus wee should say; (if that goe not with our liking which God doth) hee could haue done otherwise,
And thus we should say; (if that go not with our liking which God does) he could have done otherwise,
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as heere hee could haue cast out the Canaanites in Ioshuas daies: but as hee left them to try the people;
as Here he could have cast out the Canaanites in Joshuas days: but as he left them to try the people;
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so he aduisedly letteth things alone to proue vs how wise, confident, and obedient we will bee therein.
so he advisedly lets things alone to prove us how wise, confident, and obedient we will be therein.
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Hee could giue learning without study, and deliuerance out of trouble by and by, or withhold it altogether, that it should not take hold of vs,
He could give learning without study, and deliverance out of trouble by and by, or withhold it altogether, that it should not take hold of us,
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but he doth not, neither seeth it best so to do, to the end we may frame our selues to his good pleasure,
but he does not, neither sees it best so to do, to the end we may frame our selves to his good pleasure,
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and in euery part of our life bee subiect to him.
and in every part of our life be Subject to him.
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And this bee said of the second part of the chapter, and of all the branches drawne out of the same,
And this be said of the second part of the chapter, and of all the branches drawn out of the same,
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and so of the whole chapter. It followeth in the next.
and so of the Whole chapter. It follows in the next.
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THE SEVENTEENTH SERMON ON THE THIRD CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE SEVENTEENTH SERMON ON THE THIRD CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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VERS. 1. These now are the nations which the Lord left, that hee might proue Israel by them,
VERS. 1. These now Are the Nations which the Lord left, that he might prove Israel by them,
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euen as many of Israel as had not knowne all the warres of Canaan. even as many of Israel as had not known all the wars of Canaan.
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2. Onely to make the generations of the children of Israel, to know, and to teach them warre, which doubtlesse their predecessors knew not.
2. Only to make the generations of the children of Israel, to know, and to teach them war, which doubtless their predecessors knew not.
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3. Fiue Princes of the Philistines, and all the Canaanites, and the Zidonians, and the Hiuites that dwelt in mount Lebanon, from mount Baal-hermon vntill one come to Hamath.
3. Fiue Princes of the philistines, and all the Canaanites, and the Zidonians, and the Hiuites that dwelled in mount Lebanon, from mount Baal-hermon until one come to Hamath.
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4. And these remained to proue Israel by them, to wit, whether they would obey the Commandements of the Lord, which he commanded their fathers by the hand of Moses.
4. And these remained to prove Israel by them, to wit, whither they would obey the commandments of the Lord, which he commanded their Father's by the hand of Moses.
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5. And the children of Israel dwelt among the Canaanites, the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Heuites, and the Iebusites.
5. And the children of Israel dwelled among the Canaanites, the Hittites, and the amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Heuites, and the Jebusites.
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6. And they tooke their daughters to be their wiues, and gaue their daughters to their sons, and serued their gods.
6. And they took their daughters to be their wives, and gave their daughters to their Sons, and served their God's.
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THe summe and parts in generall of this Chapter may be fitly set downe together:
THe sum and parts in general of this Chapter may be fitly Set down together:
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for in the first sixe verses is shewed, why God left the nations in the land, and which those nations were.
for in the First sixe Verses is showed, why God left the Nations in the land, and which those Nations were.
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In the rest of the Chapter there are three defections or fallings away from God in the people of Israel mentioned,
In the rest of the Chapter there Are three defections or fallings away from God in the people of Israel mentioned,
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and three plagues sent vpon them for the same, and a threefold deliuerance by three seuerall Iudges.
and three plagues sent upon them for the same, and a threefold deliverance by three several Judges.
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And thus the holy story beginneth to set downe the state of the people, as was said in the former Chapter.
And thus the holy story begins to Set down the state of the people, as was said in the former Chapter.
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The first part of the Chapter.
The First part of the Chapter.
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ANd first why these nations were left still in the land, two reasons are set downe:
ANd First why these Nations were left still in the land, two Reasons Are Set down:
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one in the first and fourth verse, and that was to proue them:
one in the First and fourth verse, and that was to prove them:
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the other in the first and second verse, and that was, to make them know warre;
the other in the First and second verse, and that was, to make them know war;
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not meaning thereby to make them skilfull warriours, (though necessity draue them to that,
not meaning thereby to make them skilful warriors, (though necessity drove them to that,
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when they saw they must trust to their skill) but to let them see what it was to bee put to their shifts,
when they saw they must trust to their skill) but to let them see what it was to be put to their shifts,
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and to fight with weapons, who had neuer been wont to doe so, neither their fathers, seeing the Lord had in the former warres with their enemies, extraordinarily fought for them without their owne labour and skill.
and to fight with weapons, who had never been wont to do so, neither their Father's, seeing the Lord had in the former wars with their enemies, extraordinarily fought for them without their own labour and skill.
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To come to the first reason generally set downe in the first verse, and particularly in the fourth, I haue spoken of it in the former chapter, and the last two verses:
To come to the First reason generally Set down in the First verse, and particularly in the fourth, I have spoken of it in the former chapter, and the last two Verses:
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It is heere repeated to beate it into them deepely;
It is Here repeated to beat it into them deeply;
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and to make them thoroughly perswaded thereof, that they might then, (and so wee now) bend all the force of our hearts to looke well about vs,
and to make them thoroughly persuaded thereof, that they might then, (and so we now) bend all the force of our hearts to look well about us,
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how we beare our troubles meekely and patiently, depending vpon God for a good issue:
how we bear our Troubles meekly and patiently, depending upon God for a good issue:
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which dutie he most certainly looketh for at our hands, as throughout the Scripture he teacheth and admonisheth vs to doe; which duty he most Certainly looks for At our hands, as throughout the Scripture he Teaches and Admonisheth us to do;
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and wee cannot but bee much disquieted by our afflictions, if wee doe otherwise, notwithstanding that our corrupt nature doe carrie vs much to rebell against the same.
and we cannot but be much disquieted by our afflictions, if we do otherwise, notwithstanding that our corrupt nature do carry us much to rebel against the same.
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This is that which we haue to learne by the repeating of those words in this verse,
This is that which we have to Learn by the repeating of those words in this verse,
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namely that it is said, God left the nations in the land to trie the people of Israel,
namely that it is said, God left the Nations in the land to try the people of Israel,
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and to trie them in this, whether they would keepe his commandements or no. Moreouer, we must marke that which is set downe here in this first verse:
and to try them in this, whither they would keep his Commandments or no. Moreover, we must mark that which is Set down Here in this First verse:
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that the Lord is said to haue held these nations still in the land, which was to the exceeding sore vexing of his people: that the Lord is said to have held these Nations still in the land, which was to the exceeding soar vexing of his people:
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to teach vs, that the raizing, remaining, or remouing of troubles, they are all of the Lord, and by his appointing;
to teach us, that the razing, remaining, or removing of Troubles, they Are all of the Lord, and by his appointing;
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euen by his will, and of his wise disposing, whether wee respect the whole Church, or any part or member of it:
even by his will, and of his wise disposing, whither we respect the Whole Church, or any part or member of it:
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and they come not by chance, or a mans ill fortune, as the ignorant people speake, (neither is there any such thing) but as the Lord himselfe saith in the Prophet Amos, there is no euill in the city, that is, no trouble, but I the Lord haue sent it. And if it were otherwise, the best people,
and they come not by chance, or a men ill fortune, as the ignorant people speak, (neither is there any such thing) but as the Lord himself Says in the Prophet Amos, there is no evil in the City, that is, no trouble, but I the Lord have sent it. And if it were otherwise, the best people,
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as the worst are, should (by their afflictions) be at their wits end.
as the worst Are, should (by their afflictions) be At their wits end.
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Wee may not therefore rest our selues in the second causes, neither vexe our selues about them (as we doe too oft) which is a spurning against the Lord, but patiently beare them:
we may not Therefore rest our selves in the second Causes, neither vex our selves about them (as we do too oft) which is a spurning against the Lord, but patiently bear them:
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seeing that whatsoeuer the instrument bee, it is certaine, the Lord is the ouer-ruling cause, howsoeuer it is euident, that oft times wee cause and bring them our selues:
seeing that whatsoever the Instrument be, it is certain, the Lord is the overruling cause, howsoever it is evident, that oft times we cause and bring them our selves:
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and therefore we ought to bend our selues in all earnest manner, to patience:
and Therefore we ought to bend our selves in all earnest manner, to patience:
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and so much the rather, seeing hee further certifieth vs, that hee doth all for the best to such as feare him:
and so much the rather, seeing he further certifieth us, that he does all for the best to such as Fear him:
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so that wee doe but encrease our sorrow, who by impatience encrease our sinne;
so that we do but increase our sorrow, who by impatience increase our sin;
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and therefore prouoke we not him, from whom all trouble commeth, and who through his Almighty power can cast into hell also,
and Therefore provoke we not him, from whom all trouble comes, and who through his Almighty power can cast into hell also,
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and ascribe vnto him our deliuerances also, that seeing all such deliuerances are from the Lord, hee may haue his due praise from vs.
and ascribe unto him our Deliverances also, that seeing all such Deliverances Are from the Lord, he may have his due praise from us
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In the end of this verse and the second, where it is said, that God left the nations still in the land, that he might teach this generation of Israel, warre, which neither they,
In the end of this verse and the second, where it is said, that God left the Nations still in the land, that he might teach this generation of Israel, war, which neither they,
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nor their fathers had in times past knowne: which is another reason, why those nations were not driuen out;nor their Father's had in times past known: which is Another reason, why those Nations were not driven out;
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this is the more cleare meaning of it.
this is the more clear meaning of it.
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When the Lord by trying them, had found (though he was neuer ignorant what they would doe) and made manifest the impiety and idolatry of the people of Israel to themselues:
When the Lord by trying them, had found (though he was never ignorant what they would do) and made manifest the impiety and idolatry of the people of Israel to themselves:
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he tooke away from them their strength in war, and withheld his aide from them, which hee had in times past giuen to them,
he took away from them their strength in war, and withheld his aid from them, which he had in times past given to them,
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and to their fathers in battell with their enemies, so that now when they went to warre by their owne power, the Lord withholding his from them, they knew what warre meant, which before they knew not,
and to their Father's in battle with their enemies, so that now when they went to war by their own power, the Lord withholding his from them, they knew what war meant, which before they knew not,
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when the Lord had fought for them:
when the Lord had fought for them:
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for then hee gaue them strength, and terrified their enemies and weakened them, and gaue good successe to the Israelites,
for then he gave them strength, and terrified their enemies and weakened them, and gave good success to the Israelites,
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but now he left them to shift for themselues:
but now he left them to shift for themselves:
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and therefore wee see what is meant by this (that they had not knowne warre) when as yet they had not broken their couenant with God,
and Therefore we see what is meant by this (that they had not known war) when as yet they had not broken their Covenant with God,
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for he had fought for them.
for he had fought for them.
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They knew not then what it meant to goe to warre, for the Lord had fought for them,
They knew not then what it meant to go to war, for the Lord had fought for them,
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but now they did begin to learne.
but now they did begin to Learn.
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And heere we may see, that when by Gods kindnes and many comforts ministred by him, we cannot be kept in compasse,
And Here we may see, that when by God's kindness and many comforts ministered by him, we cannot be kept in compass,
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nor be brought to cleaue to him with all our hearts, hee will take another course with vs to bring vs thereto:
nor be brought to cleave to him with all our hearts, he will take Another course with us to bring us thereto:
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for hee will acquaint vs with wants, trouble and sorrow, as hee did this people heere, to see if they can bring vs thereto:
for he will acquaint us with Wants, trouble and sorrow, as he did this people Here, to see if they can bring us thereto:
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and yet such is his loue to vs, if they preuaile with vs, and worke kindly vpon vs to bring vs to repentance, he will returne to vs againe graciously,
and yet such is his love to us, if they prevail with us, and work kindly upon us to bring us to Repentance, he will return to us again graciously,
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and continue still his former bounties toward vs. When Ioshua, and the good generation in his daies truly serued the Lord, they were preserued from their enemies,
and continue still his former bounties towards us When Ioshua, and the good generation in his days truly served the Lord, they were preserved from their enemies,
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and knew not what war meant, the Lord himselfe fought for thē, while they did little more many times then looke on.
and knew not what war meant, the Lord himself fought for them, while they did little more many times then look on.
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while they yet liued in innocency, and were vpheld with the grace of God, they neither knew nor felt any euill:
while they yet lived in innocency, and were upheld with the grace of God, they neither knew nor felt any evil:
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but when they had disobeyed by eating of the forbidden fruit, they began to know what good and euil meant.
but when they had disobeyed by eating of the forbidden fruit, they began to know what good and evil meant.
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In like manner, children, while in their younger yeeres they haue been subiect and obedient to their parents, they are tenderly handled,
In like manner, children, while in their younger Years they have been Subject and obedient to their Parents, they Are tenderly handled,
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and haue all things with ease prouided for them:
and have all things with ease provided for them:
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but when they grow vp rude and stout, and for that, are put forth to their shifts, they come to know what hardnesse meanes (who before were not acquainted therewith) by the rough handling of strangers.
but when they grow up rude and stout, and for that, Are put forth to their shifts, they come to know what hardness means (who before were not acquainted therewith) by the rough handling of Strangers.
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And let it be well thought of by vs, for euen so God dealeth with vs,
And let it be well Thought of by us, for even so God deals with us,
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if we can by his mercies be drawne to dutie, he is ready to bestow them plentifully vpon vs, hee thinketh nothing too good for vs,
if we can by his Mercies be drawn to duty, he is ready to bestow them plentifully upon us, he Thinketh nothing too good for us,
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so as wee need not know the sorrowes and vexations that are in the world, in comparison of that which many thousands doe feele, and smart by them.
so as we need not know the sorrows and vexations that Are in the world, in comparison of that which many thousands do feel, and smart by them.
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But if we will follow the common course of others, to be like to them in euill, we shall soone know that it was no meane benefit to be so sheltred by the Lord as we were before;
But if we will follow the Common course of Others, to be like to them in evil, we shall soon know that it was no mean benefit to be so sheltered by the Lord as we were before;
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and namely, that shall be, when wee begin to feele his heauie hand against vs. And wee in this towne,
and namely, that shall be, when we begin to feel his heavy hand against us And we in this town,
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and heereabout haue seene, while wee haue made it our chiefe delight, to follow the Lord, not regarding the examples and multitudes of bad and irreligious persons (who dwell among vs) to be withdrawne by them, we that haue done so, wee haue seene, I say, Gods exceeding goodnesse toward vs (I speake to his praise) and desire I may neuer see the contrary.
and hereabout have seen, while we have made it our chief delight, to follow the Lord, not regarding the Examples and Multitudes of bad and irreligious Persons (who dwell among us) to be withdrawn by them, we that have done so, we have seen, I say, God's exceeding Goodness towards us (I speak to his praise) and desire I may never see the contrary.
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And in comparison of the world, I meane, the ignorant and prophane sort, who desire not to be acquainted with the Lord and his waies, it may truly bee said, that wee haue seene many good daies,
And in comparison of the world, I mean, the ignorant and profane sort, who desire not to be acquainted with the Lord and his ways, it may truly be said, that we have seen many good days,
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when our chiefe care hath been to liue vnder his gouernment;
when our chief care hath been to live under his government;
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and when wee haue failed at some time more then at others, and through frailty forgotten ourselues, hee hath mercifully quickened and brought vs backe againe:
and when we have failed At Some time more then At Others, and through frailty forgotten ourselves, he hath mercifully quickened and brought us back again:
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so that (for the most part) wee haue not knowne what the sorrowes of the world meane.
so that (for the most part) we have not known what the sorrows of the world mean.
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And our worst daies haue been, when we haue forgot ourselues, and forsaken the good and right way,
And our worst days have been, when we have forgotten ourselves, and forsaken the good and right Way,
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and walked or stepped aside into by-waies, then he hath taught vs (by wofull experience) what sorrowes and vexations meane. For example:
and walked or stepped aside into byways, then he hath taught us (by woeful experience) what sorrows and vexations mean. For Exampl:
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when we haue in the simplicity of our hearts ioyned in the sweet doctrine of the Gospell preached vnto vs,
when we have in the simplicity of our hearts joined in the sweet Doctrine of the Gospel preached unto us,
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and haue minded it chiefly as our best treasure;
and have minded it chiefly as our best treasure;
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and when wee haue as well feared to offend the Lord in those things which haue liked vs best, prouoking one another to loue and to good workes, oh how hath hee made vs to prosper? and when hath he frowned vpon vs,
and when we have as well feared to offend the Lord in those things which have liked us best, provoking one Another to love and to good works, o how hath he made us to prosper? and when hath he frowned upon us,
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but when we haue peruerted our waies.
but when we have perverted our ways.
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In this verse the nations are reckoned whom the Lord would haue to remaine in the land, among whom his people the Israelites must dwell: reade them in the text.
In this verse the Nations Are reckoned whom the Lord would have to remain in the land, among whom his people the Israelites must dwell: read them in the text.
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By this that they must dwell with these wicked nations, wee are taught, that it is one of the punishments among many other, which our diuers kinds of sinne draw vpon vs, that euen because of them we must sometime dwell with the wicked:
By this that they must dwell with these wicked Nations, we Are taught, that it is one of the punishments among many other, which our diverse Kinds of sin draw upon us, that even Because of them we must sometime dwell with the wicked:
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for though all must haue to do with them, (or else they must goe out of the world) yet this that I now speak of, is another matter.
for though all must have to do with them, (or Else they must go out of the world) yet this that I now speak of, is Another matter.
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Dauid dwelt among the haters of peace out of the holy land: as for the Church of Pergamus, whose habitation was where Satans throne was; David dwelled among the haters of peace out of the holy land: as for the Church of Pergamos, whose habitation was where Satan throne was;
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that was Gods triall to them. But the dwelling of Israel in Babylon, and their fathers before them among the Egyptians:
that was God's trial to them. But the Dwelling of Israel in Babylon, and their Father's before them among the egyptians:
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and the dwelling of these heere mentioned among the Philistims, Canaanites, and Heuites:
and the Dwelling of these Here mentioned among the philistines, Canaanites, and Heuites:
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these habitations (I say) were Gods punishments and curses, euen the fruit of their deserts and grieuous sinnes:
these habitations (I say) were God's punishments and curses, even the fruit of their deserts and grievous Sins:
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who vexed them many waies, as if Hornets should haue stung them:
who vexed them many ways, as if Hornets should have stung them:
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and because such dwellings are brought vpon men by their owne prouokings of God, and that sundry waies;
and Because such dwellings Are brought upon men by their own provokings of God, and that sundry ways;
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therefore beside the smart that they sustaine by them through outward troubles, they haue this added thereunto, that they cannot meekely and quietly beare them,
Therefore beside the smart that they sustain by them through outward Troubles, they have this added thereunto, that they cannot meekly and quietly bear them,
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for the wound that they haue made in their conscience by their knowne sinnes, which is most grieuous vnto them, seeing they must and cannot but remember, that they iustly sustaine them. One example of our time I will alleage of two persons, a yeoman and his wife (I might bring many) These two dwelling among sundry good neighbours and religions,
for the wound that they have made in their conscience by their known Sins, which is most grievous unto them, seeing they must and cannot but Remember, that they justly sustain them. One Exampl of our time I will allege of two Persons, a yeoman and his wife (I might bring many) These two Dwelling among sundry good neighbours and Religions,
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because they were not like minded to them, because they distasted the Gospell, tooke a sore pritch against them, without any iust cause giuen them,
Because they were not like minded to them, Because they distasted the Gospel, took a soar pritch against them, without any just cause given them,
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and therupon in wilfulnes remoued their dwelling from them.
and thereupon in wilfulness removed their Dwelling from them.
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Their going away was to enioy better neighbours, and to bring in the world, and the commodities thereof the faster.
Their going away was to enjoy better neighbours, and to bring in the world, and the commodities thereof the faster.
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for their wealth wasted, and their neighbours, who had neuer known what it ment, neither had learned to vse them neighbourly, dealt roughly with them,
for their wealth wasted, and their neighbours, who had never known what it meant, neither had learned to use them neighbourly, dealt roughly with them,
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and sore vexed and wearied them: vpon this, the Lord visited them both, with great sicknesse, euen both of them together.
and soar vexed and wearied them: upon this, the Lord visited them both, with great sickness, even both of them together.
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And then they had leisure to bethinke themselues of the change they had made, and especially with what minde they had done it:
And then they had leisure to bethink themselves of the change they had made, and especially with what mind they had done it:
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and then the crying out of their doings in this behalfe, and that they did (as it fell out) in the presence of some of them, whom they had first dwelt among, being sent for by them vpon occasion though they dwelt more then twentie miles distant from them;
and then the crying out of their doings in this behalf, and that they did (as it fell out) in the presence of Some of them, whom they had First dwelled among, being sent for by them upon occasion though they dwelled more then twentie miles distant from them;
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not sparing to charge themselues deepely, and to shew their great repentance for their rashnesse and wilfulnesse in their remouing euen to them.
not sparing to charge themselves deeply, and to show their great Repentance for their rashness and wilfulness in their removing even to them.
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So the man died there, the woman in a maruellous manner bewailing her offence, which was compounded of many,
So the man died there, the woman in a marvelous manner bewailing her offence, which was compounded of many,
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and this from day to day.
and this from day to day.
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In which time it fell out that I was an eye and an eare witnesse of much more then I say:
In which time it fell out that I was an eye and an ear witness of much more then I say:
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Shee by little recouered so farre, as shee might bee carried from thence, and so shee returned to her first dwelling (no friend could perswade her to the contrary) but neuer recouered her health;
She by little recovered so Far, as she might be carried from thence, and so she returned to her First Dwelling (no friend could persuade her to the contrary) but never recovered her health;
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but within a while after died at her owne house, acknowledging and bewailing her sin to her neighbors that visited her, bearing the shame of it meekely and with contentment.
but within a while After died At her own house, acknowledging and bewailing her since to her neighbours that visited her, bearing the shame of it meekly and with contentment.
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This example I thought not to be out of season to make mention of, by so good an occasion;
This Exampl I Thought not to be out of season to make mention of, by so good an occasion;
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to admonish some to make better reckoning of good neighbourhood, who are too ready vpon a tetch taken, to ease themselues with thinking to recouer their dwellings.
to admonish Some to make better reckoning of good neighbourhood, who Are too ready upon a tetch taken, to ease themselves with thinking to recover their dwellings.
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Besides, let vs not be secure about this, to dwel we care not where, nor in what places soeuer, (because some can doe no otherwise,
Beside, let us not be secure about this, to dwell we care not where, nor in what places soever, (Because Some can do no otherwise,
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but it is laid vpon them to bee yeelded to of them, by meere necessity) for though it bee Gods triall to some of them,
but it is laid upon them to be yielded to of them, by mere necessity) for though it be God's trial to Some of them,
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and other haue it, as their iust punishment, yet make wee account of Christian and peaceable habitation as more then a common benefit.
and other have it, as their just punishment, yet make we account of Christian and peaceable habitation as more then a Common benefit.
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And yet such must know also, that they must keepe themselues vnstained among the wicked and ill disposed,
And yet such must know also, that they must keep themselves unstained among the wicked and ill disposed,
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and haue no fellowship with their vnfruitfull workes of darkenesse, but groane vnder their burthen to God, that he may ease them of it in time,
and have no fellowship with their unfruitful works of darkness, but groan under their burden to God, that he may ease them of it in time,
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and seeke to supply their want in some other place by the publike meanes (if they want them) as they may.
and seek to supply their want in Some other place by the public means (if they want them) as they may.
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But let other if they can, be free from the company and neere dwelling of such as are prophane, noisome,
But let other if they can, be free from the company and near Dwelling of such as Are profane, noisome,
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and spitefull, enioy their freedome rather, as Saint Paul saith of seruants:
and spiteful, enjoy their freedom rather, as Saint Paul Says of Servants:
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if it be their lot to be so, let them be contented, but if they can be free, let them vse it rather.
if it be their lot to be so, let them be contented, but if they can be free, let them use it rather.
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And that not onely for the hurt that they may easily get there;
And that not only for the hurt that they may Easily get there;
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but let their delight also bee in the saints which are on the earth, and their fellowship with such as excell in vertue,
but let their delight also be in the Saints which Are on the earth, and their fellowship with such as excel in virtue,
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for the manifold good that they may reape by them. But heere an end of this matter.
for the manifold good that they may reap by them. But Here an end of this matter.
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Now before I goe from the third verse, which I haue ioyned with the fifth; to shew that Israel dwelt among the nations, this doubt is to bee answered, namely,
Now before I go from the third verse, which I have joined with the fifth; to show that Israel dwelled among the Nations, this doubt is to be answered, namely,
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how it can bee affirmed, that the cities of the Philistims are said not to haue been possessed of the Israelites, I meane Ekron, Askelon,
how it can be affirmed, that the cities of the philistines Are said not to have been possessed of the Israelites, I mean Ekron, Ashkelon,
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and Gaza, but to be at the time heere mentioned, in the Philistims hands:
and Gaza, but to be At the time Here mentioned, in the philistines hands:
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seeing in the first chapter of this booke, vers. 18. it is said, that they were taken and enioyed with their borders, of Iuda and Simeon in warre made with them.
seeing in the First chapter of this book, vers. 18. it is said, that they were taken and enjoyed with their borders, of Iuda and Simeon in war made with them.
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To the which it is answered, that they were indeed at that time taken by them; To the which it is answered, that they were indeed At that time taken by them;
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but now after that, they were not in the possession of them, but for the sinnes of Israel, their strength was abated,
but now After that, they were not in the possession of them, but for the Sins of Israel, their strength was abated,
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and the Philistims power was confirmed. Whereby without any difficulty it came to passe, that they recouered them againe.
and the philistines power was confirmed. Whereby without any difficulty it Come to pass, that they recovered them again.
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By the which it may bee obserued, what changes and alterations sin worketh, (God in his prouidence so appointing) for by their sinne this came to passe.
By the which it may be observed, what changes and alterations since works, (God in his providence so appointing) for by their sin this Come to pass.
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By eating the forbidden fruit, what an alteration was wrought in the estate of our first parents, that they lost their honour, their holines,
By eating the forbidden fruit, what an alteration was wrought in the estate of our First Parents, that they lost their honour, their holiness,
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and their happinesse in one moment of time, and were brought to the contrary, euen to vtter misery.
and their happiness in one moment of time, and were brought to the contrary, even to utter misery.
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And Dauid for that one sinne with Bathsheba the wife of Vriah, what a breach made he of the most sweet peace of conscience, which hee before enioyed, beside the changes that it wrought in this life, by many punishments,
And David for that one sin with Bathsheba the wife of Uriah, what a breach made he of the most sweet peace of conscience, which he before enjoyed, beside the changes that it wrought in this life, by many punishments,
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and in his posterity also? The like is wel knowne of Sampson, Salomon, and many other of the Lords people.
and in his posterity also? The like is well known of Sampson, Solomon, and many other of the lords people.
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That we may see that he spareth not his owne, if they prouoke him, as he saith in the Psalme;
That we may see that he spares not his own, if they provoke him, as he Says in the Psalm;
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So that I may truly say, their sin hath brought many changes into their liues,
So that I may truly say, their since hath brought many changes into their lives,
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If mine owne children breake my lawes, I will punish euen their sin with the rod, &c. And are they exempt in this age who sin in the like manner? How are many of them plagued for breaking couenant with God, in committing some reprochfull sinne; If mine own children break my laws, I will Punish even their since with the rod, etc. And Are they exempt in this age who since in the like manner? How Are many of them plagued for breaking Covenant with God, in committing Some reproachful sin;
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as adultery, deceit, spite, and reuenge, oppression or wrong, grosse worldlinesse, forsaking their constant course in a godly life,
as adultery, deceit, spite, and revenge, oppression or wrong, gross worldliness, forsaking their constant course in a godly life,
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and their zealous worshipping of him? These, I say, and such like iniquities (for so cunningly can the diuell handle the matter, that they may all possibly fasten vpon them) what changes (thinke wee) doe they bring to passe? as sorrow for ioy, feare in stead of godly courage and confidence, shame for credit and good report, with many such like? This is foretold in Deuteronomie 28. a chapter to this purpose, worthie to bee often read ouer,
and their zealous worshipping of him? These, I say, and such like iniquities (for so cunningly can the Devil handle the matter, that they may all possibly fasten upon them) what changes (think we) do they bring to pass? as sorrow for joy, Fear in stead of godly courage and confidence, shame for credit and good report, with many such like? This is foretold in Deuteronomy 28. a chapter to this purpose, worthy to be often read over,
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because it containeth a prophesie of all the euils which were inflicted vpon this people in their times,
Because it Containeth a prophesy of all the evils which were inflicted upon this people in their times,
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for their apostacy and backsliding from God.
for their apostasy and backsliding from God.
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If a man be absent but seuen yeeres from his acquaintance, Oh, how will they say, hee is changed? But this is nothing to the change that sinne worketh.
If a man be absent but seuen Years from his acquaintance, O, how will they say, he is changed? But this is nothing to the change that sin works.
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Yea and not only the forementioned sinnes, which are grosse among men, doe worke these great changes in their liues;
Yea and not only the forementioned Sins, which Are gross among men, do work these great changes in their lives;
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but also those which are grosse in the eyes of the Lord, euen they do the like:
but also those which Are gross in the eyes of the Lord, even they do the like:
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as the minding, delighting in, and attempting the forementioned sinnes, or the like, though it bee but vnder-hand (as they say) and not effected nor committed, what alterations doe these worke in a man also? And beside their other punishments which change and disfigure them, the often buffeting of the conscience (which is some taste of hell) doth also as hornets torment them.
as the minding, delighting in, and attempting the forementioned Sins, or the like, though it be but underhand (as they say) and not effected nor committed, what alterations do these work in a man also? And beside their other punishments which change and disfigure them, the often buffeting of the conscience (which is Some taste of hell) does also as hornets torment them.
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What doth idlenesse of minde worke, and the wandring after other loathsome lusts and desires? also a slight following of mens callings,
What does idleness of mind work, and the wandering After other loathsome Lustiest and Desires? also a slight following of men's callings,
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and much more the grosse neglecting of them (wherein yet faithfully and diligently to be occupied is a piece of Paradise) what do these (I say) and such like bring to passe,
and much more the gross neglecting of them (wherein yet faithfully and diligently to be occupied is a piece of Paradise) what do these (I say) and such like bring to pass,
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but vnwelcome changes, decay, and wasting of their estate with bondage, and disguisednesse, which they bring themselues into, in such wise, that they haue not the benefit of the Christian life themselues,
but unwelcome changes, decay, and wasting of their estate with bondage, and disguisednesse, which they bring themselves into, in such wise, that they have not the benefit of the Christian life themselves,
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and they are afraid through an euill conscience, to reproue sinne in other; and if they should, yet are they not regarded in that which they say:
and they Are afraid through an evil conscience, to reprove sin in other; and if they should, yet Are they not regarded in that which they say:
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for they haue dishonoured the Lord, and hee hath taken their honour from them, that their words shall not bee set by:
for they have dishonoured the Lord, and he hath taken their honour from them, that their words shall not be Set by:
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and they neuer almost recouer the comfort of their former daies, (for I speake of such as haue knowne better) since they vnhappily lost it.
and they never almost recover the Comfort of their former days, (for I speak of such as have known better) since they unhappily lost it.
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I haue but shewed in some sort what changes sinne worketh in Gods people.
I have but showed in Some sort what changes sin works in God's people.
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And seeing it is lesse doubted of, that it doth much more in the liues of them who were neuer well gouerned:
And seeing it is less doubted of, that it does much more in the lives of them who were never well governed:
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I will not make the like discourse of the effects that it worketh in them, but shut vp briefly that which I meane to say thereof.
I will not make the like discourse of the effects that it works in them, but shut up briefly that which I mean to say thereof.
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And to speake the truth, as sinne swarmeth, rageth, and getteth the vpper hand in them,
And to speak the truth, as sin swarmeth, rages, and gets the upper hand in them,
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so it maketh strip and wast where it goeth, and hauoke of all that good is, where any apparance was of it in them,
so it makes strip and wast where it Goes, and havoc of all that good is, where any appearance was of it in them,
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as the vnseasonable frost or East wind doth of the tender blossomes in the spring:
as the unseasonable frost or East wind does of the tender blossoms in the spring:
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and the like it doth worke in their estates and liues that commit it, by bringing in punishment and iudgements of God thicke and three-fold.
and the like it does work in their estates and lives that commit it, by bringing in punishment and Judgments of God thick and threefold.
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As by whoredome and riot, the wasting of body and goods; by drunkennesse, diseases; by quarrelling and vncharitablenesse, sutes;
As by whoredom and riot, the wasting of body and goods; by Drunkenness, diseases; by quarreling and uncharitableness, suits;
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and losse of their sweet peace in neighbourhood; by pride, stoutnesse and statelinesse a fall; yea ruine and vtter misery. Examples are infinite:
and loss of their sweet peace in neighbourhood; by pride, stoutness and stateliness a fallen; yea ruin and utter misery. Examples Are infinite:
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as in the destruction of Babel for their insolency against God; the swallowing vp of Chorah for his rebellion may be seene:
as in the destruction of Babel for their insolency against God; the swallowing up of Korah for his rebellion may be seen:
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also in the drowning of Pharaoh for mocking of God so oft: to the young man the threatening of iudgement for his iollity:
also in the drowning of Pharaoh for mocking of God so oft: to the young man the threatening of judgement for his jollity:
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the rich mans going to hell for taking his pleasure heere:
the rich men going to hell for taking his pleasure Here:
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in all these (I say) with a great number more, this is to bee seene, what woe sinne hath wrought to the committers of it:
in all these (I say) with a great number more, this is to be seen, what woe sin hath wrought to the committers of it:
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and it would much more in Scripture and experience at this day appeare, if men were not wittingly blind in beholding it;
and it would much more in Scripture and experience At this day appear, if men were not wittingly blind in beholding it;
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as also but that God hath had a regard to maintaine and preserue society among men;
as also but that God hath had a regard to maintain and preserve society among men;
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for which cause, many wicked ones are spared for a time.
for which cause, many wicked ones Are spared for a time.
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And this be said of the changes that sinne worketh, which I haue said by occasion of the Israelites losing and yeelding againe the cities of the Philistims, with the priuiledges thereto belonging, into their hands because of their sinne.
And this be said of the changes that sin works, which I have said by occasion of the Israelites losing and yielding again the cities of the philistines, with the privileges thereto belonging, into their hands Because of their sin.
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Whereas it was said before, vers. 1. and 4. that those nations were left to try Israel,
Whereas it was said before, vers. 1. and 4. that those Nations were left to try Israel,
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whether they would obey the commandements of the Lord; here it is set downe how they carried themselues in the triall:
whither they would obey the Commandments of the Lord; Here it is Set down how they carried themselves in the trial:
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namely, that they made marriages with them, and serued their gods; they had no power to resist and doe otherwise.
namely, that they made marriages with them, and served their God's; they had no power to resist and do otherwise.
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And by this we may see, with what danger wee liue among Idolaters and wicked men:
And by this we may see, with what danger we live among Idolaters and wicked men:
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for in that it is said heere, that they ioyned in marriage together, which was specially forbidden them in Deuteronomie, it is that which the Lord did foresay would come to passe thereby.
for in that it is said Here, that they joined in marriage together, which was specially forbidden them in Deuteronomy, it is that which the Lord did foresay would come to pass thereby.
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And he forbad them such mariages principally for this cause, seeing he foresaw and knew that by vnequall matching together, his worship would bee greatly impaired, And he forbade them such marriages principally for this cause, seeing he foresaw and knew that by unequal matching together, his worship would be greatly impaired,
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if not turned into the contrary.
if not turned into the contrary.
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For godly and religious persons are often alienated by the parties contrarily minded vnto them, from the true God;
For godly and religious Persons Are often alienated by the parties contrarily minded unto them, from the true God;
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as in Salomons example (so wise a man) is to bee seene:
as in Solomon's Exampl (so wise a man) is to be seen:
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who was exceedingly corrupted, and builded places for strange Gods to worship them in, being inticed thereto by strange women, whom he loued.
who was exceedingly corrupted, and built places for strange God's to worship them in, being enticed thereto by strange women, whom he loved.
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And our age hath sustained most grieuous shipwracke of conscience and goodnesse, in that many therein haue ioyned in marriage with Papists, and other prophane hellish Atheists:
And our age hath sustained most grievous shipwreck of conscience and Goodness, in that many therein have joined in marriage with Papists, and other profane hellish Atheists:
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For when they haue by their familiarity together, made marriages with them; what remaineth, but that they, as these did heere, doe turne to their religion also,
For when they have by their familiarity together, made marriages with them; what remains, but that they, as these did Here, do turn to their Religion also,
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and serue in the manner that they doe? But of this before, chap. 2. vers. 2.
and serve in the manner that they do? But of this before, chap. 2. vers. 2.
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THE EIGHTEENTH SERMON VPON THE THIRD CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE EIGHTEENTH SERMON UPON THE THIRD CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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The second part of the Chapter. VERS. 7. So the children of Israel did wickedly in the fight of the Lord,
The second part of the Chapter. VERS. 7. So the children of Israel did wickedly in the fight of the Lord,
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and forgat the Lord their God, and serued Baalim and Asheroth. 8. Therefore the wrath of the Lord was kindled against Israel;
and forgot the Lord their God, and served Baalim and Asheroth. 8. Therefore the wrath of the Lord was kindled against Israel;
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and he sold them into the hand of Cushan rishathaim King of Aram-nabaraim, and the children of Israel serued Cushan-rishathaim eight yeeres. and he sold them into the hand of Cushan Rishathaim King of Aram-nabaraim, and the children of Israel served Cushan-rishathaim eight Years.
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9. And when the children of Israel cried vnto the Lord, the Lord stirred vp a sauiour to the children of Israel,
9. And when the children of Israel cried unto the Lord, the Lord stirred up a Saviour to the children of Israel,
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and he saued them, euen Othniel the sonne of Kenaz Calebs younger brother. and he saved them, even Othniel the son of Kenaz Calebs younger brother.
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10. And the spirit of the Lord came vpon him, and hee iudged Israel, and went out to warre;
10. And the Spirit of the Lord Come upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war;
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and the Lord deliuered Cushan rishathaim King of Aram into his hand, and his hand preuailed against Cushan-rishathaim. and the Lord Delivered Cushan Rishathaim King of Aram into his hand, and his hand prevailed against Cushan-rishathaim.
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11. So the land had rest fortie yeeres, and Othniel the sonne of Kenaz died.
11. So the land had rest fortie Years, and Othniel the son of Kenaz died.
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NOw I hauing shewed how God tried his by people dwelling among the idolatrous nations, what they would do,
NOw I having showed how God tried his by people Dwelling among the idolatrous Nations, what they would do,
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and we hauing seene also what they did, to wit, that they made marriages with them,
and we having seen also what they did, to wit, that they made marriages with them,
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and serued their gods, both which haue bin set downe in the first part of this chapter:
and served their God's, both which have been Set down in the First part of this chapter:
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I will now proceed to the second part, and come to the three examples therein set downe by the holy Ghost;
I will now proceed to the second part, and come to the three Examples therein Set down by the holy Ghost;
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and heerein I will speake chiefly of these things therein, to wit, of the sinne, punishment, repentance and deliuerance of the people,
and herein I will speak chiefly of these things therein, to wit, of the sin, punishment, Repentance and deliverance of the people,
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and how they turned away againe from the Lord afterwards. The first example is to the twelfth verse:
and how they turned away again from the Lord afterwards. The First Exampl is to the twelfth verse:
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the second to the 31. verse: the third, to the end. The first hath these foure things to bee considered;
the second to the 31. verse: the third, to the end. The First hath these foure things to be considered;
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one is the peoples reuolting from God, in this verse: another, the punishment brought vpon them for it in the eighth verse:
one is the peoples revolting from God, in this verse: Another, the punishment brought upon them for it in the eighth verse:
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the third, the peoples crying to God vnder it, vers. 9: and the fourth, the Lords sending helpe in the rest, vnto the 12. verse; with the fruit that followed.
the third, the peoples crying to God under it, vers. 9: and the fourth, the lords sending help in the rest, unto the 12. verse; with the fruit that followed.
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Their sinne is set downe, first generally, that they did euill in the sight of the Lord;
Their sin is Set down, First generally, that they did evil in the sighed of the Lord;
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and then more particularly, that they forgot him, and fell to Idolatry.
and then more particularly, that they forgotten him, and fell to Idolatry.
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Heere I giue this watchword to the reader, that seeing I shall in this booke often meet with things that I haue already spoken of, at least, that there are diuerse things mentioned oft and sundry times heerein;
Here I give this watchword to the reader, that seeing I shall in this book often meet with things that I have already spoken of, At least, that there Are diverse things mentioned oft and sundry times herein;
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therefore I will not goe ouer them againe, as oft as I meete with them, being the same specially in the same manner, which were but a wearying of the reader with repeating one thing oft:
Therefore I will not go over them again, as oft as I meet with them, being the same specially in the same manner, which were but a wearying of the reader with repeating one thing oft:
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but I will note and chiefly follow such things, as beside them are occasioned there. All the things in this verse are such:
but I will note and chiefly follow such things, as beside them Are occasioned there. All the things in this verse Are such:
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I will therefore doe as I haue said, and referre the reader for the rest, to that which hath been said of them before.
I will Therefore do as I have said, and refer the reader for the rest, to that which hath been said of them before.
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Their sinne set downe in generall, that they durst offend God secretly, and do that which was euill in his sight:
Their sin Set down in general, that they durst offend God secretly, and do that which was evil in his sighed:
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and that they forgot the Lord, and remembred not his kindnesse, and many benefits;
and that they forgotten the Lord, and remembered not his kindness, and many benefits;
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and their Idolatry and worshipping the gods of the nations, which arose of the two former:
and their Idolatry and worshipping the God's of the Nations, which arose of the two former:
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these things (I say) duly considered of vs, do teach this worthie point;
these things (I say) duly considered of us, do teach this worthy point;
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to wit, how men breake out into grosse and foule sinnes, by the forgetting of Gods goodnesse toward them,
to wit, how men break out into gross and foul Sins, by the forgetting of God's Goodness towards them,
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and the taking of boldnesse to sinne against him, in doing that which is any way euill in his eyes. And so by the contrary;
and the taking of boldness to sin against him, in doing that which is any Way evil in his eyes. And so by the contrary;
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the direct way to liue godly, and to bee free from reprochfull sinnes, is to feare to do any thing amisse in the sight of the Lord in secret,
the Direct Way to live godly, and to be free from reproachful Sins, is to Fear to do any thing amiss in the sighed of the Lord in secret,
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and to keepe in mind his benefits, by daily recording them with feruent and hearty thankes.
and to keep in mind his benefits, by daily recording them with fervent and hearty thanks.
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For if the child be drawne to a naturall loue and ioying in the parents,
For if the child be drawn to a natural love and joying in the Parents,
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and so to bee afraid to displease them, seeing they make much of it, and giue it all good things:
and so to be afraid to displease them, seeing they make much of it, and give it all good things:
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what maruell is it if the Lords benefits, which are renued vpon vs euery morning, being duly recorded of vs, should draw vs to delight in him,
what marvel is it if the lords benefits, which Are renewed upon us every morning, being duly recorded of us, should draw us to delight in him,
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and make our songs of him;
and make our songs of him;
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also that we being ready to doe his will, and afraid to offend him in secret, what maruell (I say) if we should abhore to dishonour him openly? And if elder children endued with grace, will be faithfull to their parents in their absence,
also that we being ready to do his will, and afraid to offend him in secret, what marvel (I say) if we should abhor to dishonour him openly? And if elder children endued with grace, will be faithful to their Parents in their absence,
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and so shunne boldnesse in offending them in presence:
and so shun boldness in offending them in presence:
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who doubteth, but that if we feare to offend our God in secret, we shall shunne open and greater offences also? So by the contrary this is cleere, that if we grow to this point, that we dare doe that which is euill in Gods eyes,
who doubteth, but that if we Fear to offend our God in secret, we shall shun open and greater offences also? So by the contrary this is clear, that if we grow to this point, that we Dare do that which is evil in God's eyes,
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and to forget him, and his vnspeakeable kindnesse, though wee commit not by and by the grosest and most odius things,
and to forget him, and his unspeakable kindness, though we commit not by and by the Grossest and most odius things,
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yet it will not belong before wee breake out euen grosly, wax bold also, and worke that which is odious in the sight of men.
yet it will not belong before we break out even grossly, wax bold also, and work that which is odious in the sighed of men.
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Whereas we ought euer to haue before vs Gods bounty and kindnesse in such wise, that they may be barres in our waies, to keepe vs euen from smal offences, that so the groser sinnes may much more bee kept from vs. And so Dauid affirmeth, that if he had not been bold to sinne against God in secret, he had neuer broke out shamefully before men.
Whereas we ought ever to have before us God's bounty and kindness in such wise, that they may be bars in our ways, to keep us even from small offences, that so the groser Sins may much more be kept from us And so David Affirmeth, that if he had not been bold to sin against God in secret, he had never broke out shamefully before men.
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We know the diuell is called a serpent;
We know the Devil is called a serpent;
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which word signifieth properly a creeper, because his property is, by little and little creepe and winde into vs, to withdraw our hearts from vprightnesse and constancy therein;
which word signifies properly a creeper, Because his property is, by little and little creep and wind into us, to withdraw our hearts from uprightness and constancy therein;
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also to cause that Gods benefits shall be more meanely accounted off of vs:
also to cause that God's benefits shall be more meanly accounted off of us:
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and then boldnesse in sinne will creepe vpon vs easily, and after that wee shall not feare the attempting of great and grieuous sinnes also.
and then boldness in sin will creep upon us Easily, and After that we shall not Fear the attempting of great and grievous Sins also.
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It is our wisedome therefore to consider Gods goodnesse to bee so great, and the same so continued to vs daily (as who shall but meanely obserue and weigh the same,
It is our Wisdom Therefore to Consider God's Goodness to be so great, and the same so continued to us daily (as who shall but meanly observe and weigh the same,
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as are drawne vpon vs daily by needlesse follie, or wilfull offending!
as Are drawn upon us daily by needless folly, or wilful offending!
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but he must needs confesse as much) that we should be afraid and ashamed to offend and displease him, through negligence much more by forgetting ourselues in both to sin openly and wilfully.
but he must needs confess as much) that we should be afraid and ashamed to offend and displease him, through negligence much more by forgetting ourselves in both to sin openly and wilfully.
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This be said of their sinne. The punishment followes.
This be said of their sin. The punishment follows.
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For this the Lord was sore displeased with them, and what maruell? so many sinnes being wrapped vp together, as we haue heard.
For this the Lord was soar displeased with them, and what marvel? so many Sins being wrapped up together, as we have herd.
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And hee raised vp against them this King of Aram heere named, who held them in bondage eight yeeres.
And he raised up against them this King of Aram Here nam, who held them in bondage eight Years.
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Heere it plainly appeareth, that when God is prouoked, hee will bee reuenged: (as wee haue seene in the former chapter) and not winke at vs,
Here it plainly appears, that when God is provoked, he will be revenged: (as we have seen in the former chapter) and not wink At us,
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as we are giuen to thinke.
as we Are given to think.
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And this is not a matter that falles out now and then (as we say) but ordinarily,
And this is not a matter that falls out now and then (as we say) but ordinarily,
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and that vpon countries, townes, families, as well as persons, accordingly as the occasion is offered.
and that upon countries, Towns, families, as well as Persons, accordingly as the occasion is offered.
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And yet he sheweth it not alwaies immediately;
And yet he shows it not always immediately;
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as wee see in deferring his punishment to the old world an hundred and twentie yeeres,
as we see in deferring his punishment to the old world an hundred and twentie Years,
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after he was displeased with them.
After he was displeased with them.
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So he sent a famine in Dauids time on the Israelites, for sinne committed before by Saul, in slaying the Gibeonites.
So he sent a famine in David time on the Israelites, for sin committed before by Saul, in slaying the Gibeonites.
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But though he sometime deferre, it is to bring the offenders to repentance, as the Aopstle saith to the Romans.
But though he sometime defer, it is to bring the offenders to Repentance, as the Apostle Says to the Roman.
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And if that come not, he wil in deferring, doe as he that draweth his bow deepely, that the stroke may be the more deadly.
And if that come not, he will in deferring, do as he that draws his bow deeply, that the stroke may be the more deadly.
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And yet oftentimes he deferreth not, as in Corah, Ananias, and Saphira, and others is to bee seene.
And yet oftentimes he deferreth not, as in Corah, Ananias, and Sapphira, and Others is to be seen.
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And when men commit knowne sinnes, they may make their reckoning, that one of these waies God will meet with them early or late, the least of them both will be deadly and vnwelcome.
And when men commit known Sins, they may make their reckoning, that one of these ways God will meet with them early or late, the least of them both will be deadly and unwelcome.
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Now then the case standing thus, and wee knowing how vnwelcome and wearisome his punishments are;
Now then the case standing thus, and we knowing how unwelcome and wearisome his punishments Are;
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we see what we haue to doe;
we see what we have to do;
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that is to say, to beware that wee prouoke not God, by following the deuices and desires of our wicked hearts,
that is to say, to beware that we provoke not God, by following the devices and Desires of our wicked hearts,
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and so grow hardened through the deceitfulnesse of sinne.
and so grow hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
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Oh therefore that wee should be so bold and ready to offend, who yet blanke so soone,
O Therefore that we should be so bold and ready to offend, who yet blank so soon,
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and are so sore dismaid, yea when there shall but some small correction be laid vpon vs!
and Are so soar dismayed, yea when there shall but Some small correction be laid upon us!
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Oh that neither examples of other, nor our owne experience can make vs wise to preuent and auoid so many and great iudgements,
O that neither Examples of other, nor our own experience can make us wise to prevent and avoid so many and great Judgments,
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And secondly, if we haue already falen, what should bee more looked after, then speedily to remember from whence we bee fallen,
And secondly, if we have already fallen, what should be more looked After, then speedily to Remember from whence we be fallen,
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and to cast vp our gorge, and repent, lest the Lord come vpon vs vnprouided.
and to cast up our gorge, and Repent, lest the Lord come upon us unprovided.
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And as for such as at the hearing of this dare obiect againe, that they beleeue that no such thing shall befall them:
And as for such as At the hearing of this Dare Object again, that they believe that no such thing shall befall them:
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for they haue (they say) done as much as I speake of, and yet they are safe to this houre, and haue escaped punishment:
for they have (they say) done as much as I speak of, and yet they Are safe to this hour, and have escaped punishment:
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I say of them, what haue I to doe with them? I tremble to heare of their brutish and bold insenciblenesse.
I say of them, what have I to do with them? I tremble to hear of their brutish and bold insenciblenesse.
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They are as one asleepe in the mast of a ship in great danger, but they feare nothing:
They Are as one asleep in the mast of a ship in great danger, but they Fear nothing:
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and as one neare death by sicknesse, but being senselesse, feeleth no paine;
and as one near death by sickness, but being senseless, feeleth no pain;
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and as Naball a grosse sinner, but regarded nothing that was said to him, till he knew he must die,
and as Nabal a gross sinner, but regarded nothing that was said to him, till he knew he must die,
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and then he was as a stone or or blocke, onely breathing.
and then he was as a stone or or block, only breathing.
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The punishment of such as boast, that they are safe for all their sinning, and haue escaped all danger, punishment, (although it be not seene of many,
The punishment of such as boast, that they Are safe for all their sinning, and have escaped all danger, punishment, (although it be not seen of many,
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nor of themselues) is yet far more grieuous then if it were seene with eyes, that it is the spirit of slumber,
nor of themselves) is yet Far more grievous then if it were seen with eyes, that it is the Spirit of slumber,
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or an hardened heart, which is of all other the greatest punishment. Thus we haue heard that God was displeased with them;
or an hardened heart, which is of all other the greatest punishment. Thus we have herd that God was displeased with them;
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and therefore vengeance could not be farre off, but must follow, and now it is shewed in what manner that was executed.
and Therefore vengeance could not be Far off, but must follow, and now it is showed in what manner that was executed.
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Gods punishing them at this time, was eight yeers embondaging them vnder an heathen and idolatrous King, who might command them what he would,
God's punishing them At this time, was eight Years embondaging them under an heathen and idolatrous King, who might command them what he would,
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and lay vpon them burthens at his pleasure. And what the curtesie of strangers was, wee may see in Deuteronomy;
and lay upon them burdens At his pleasure. And what the courtesy of Strangers was, we may see in Deuteronomy;
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namely such, as that they should not regard the person of the old, nor haue compassion on the young:
namely such, as that they should not regard the person of the old, nor have compassion on the young:
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and such courtesie as Benhadad shewed to Ahab, and yet it was before hee was in bondage to him,
and such courtesy as Benhadad showed to Ahab, and yet it was before he was in bondage to him,
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and when hee did but besiege him and his chiefe city, and had onely some likelihood to subdue him, which hope of his, yet was frustrated also.
and when he did but besiege him and his chief City, and had only Some likelihood to subdue him, which hope of his, yet was frustrated also.
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For this it was, & thus he sent him word:
For this it was, & thus he sent him word:
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Thy siluer and thy gold is mine, thy women and thy faire children are mine: Or else I will send my seruants to thee by to morrow this time, Thy silver and thy gold is mine, thy women and thy fair children Are mine: Or Else I will send my Servants to thee by to morrow this time,
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So that we might be wise, if we did well weigh it, to auoide the sinne, that so we might auoid the punishment also.
So that we might be wise, if we did well weigh it, to avoid the sin, that so we might avoid the punishment also.
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& they shall search thy house, and the houses of thy seruants, and whatsoeuer is pleasant in thine eyes, they shall take it in their hands and bring it away. & they shall search thy house, and the houses of thy Servants, and whatsoever is pleasant in thine eyes, they shall take it in their hands and bring it away.
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This was the courtesie which Benhadad shewed, when he was but in besieging Israel:
This was the courtesy which Benhadad showed, when he was but in besieging Israel:
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but these were heere subdued to Cushan-rishathaim, and already in his hands, yea and that for eight yeeres, which time vnder such bondage was (we may be sure) thought a long time.
but these were Here subdued to Cushan-rishathaim, and already in his hands, yea and that for eight Years, which time under such bondage was (we may be sure) Thought a long time.
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Now we that heare it may iudge, whether they paied not deare for their liberties, that they tooke in sinning:
Now we that hear it may judge, whither they paid not deer for their Liberties, that they took in sinning:
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the chiefe of the which was Idolatry.
the chief of the which was Idolatry.
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There is no doubt, (considering that which heere we reade) but that the Idolatry, There is no doubt, (considering that which Here we read) but that the Idolatry,
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and other sinne which was so pleasant to them in their prosperity, was as bitter to them now in their bondage which it brought them into,
and other sin which was so pleasant to them in their Prosperity, was as bitter to them now in their bondage which it brought them into,
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neither could it pluck them out of it.
neither could it pluck them out of it.
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But by this let vs learne, what woe and misery men sustaine and bring vpon themselues for a little stolne liberty,
But by this let us Learn, what woe and misery men sustain and bring upon themselves for a little stolen liberty,
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and to speake as the truth is, onely for hauing their will:
and to speak as the truth is, only for having their will:
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but let none looke to finde sinne afterward, to be, as while it is in committing. Eight yeeres sore bondage, with the discommodities and irksomenesse that accompany it,
but let none look to find sin afterwards, to be, as while it is in committing. Eight Years soar bondage, with the Discomforts and irksomeness that accompany it,
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for a little liberty to liue at their pleasure? And what excellencie or superabounding sweetnesse (thinke wee) and delight might that be which cost them so deare,
for a little liberty to live At their pleasure? And what excellency or superabounding sweetness (think we) and delight might that be which cost them so deer,
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and which they enioyed so short a time? Alas it was but the pleasing of their humour in falling downe before a stocke or astone.
and which they enjoyed so short a time? Alas it was but the pleasing of their humour in falling down before a stock or astone.
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And such are their delights at this day; transitorie, vaine, and soone flitting away, if not filthy also;
And such Are their delights At this day; transitory, vain, and soon flitting away, if not filthy also;
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for which they pay so deare, that they debarre themselues of all sound and true comfort for them heere, that I say nothing how they prouide for themselues hereafter, beside other annoyances that they meete withall.
for which they pay so deer, that they debar themselves of all found and true Comfort for them Here, that I say nothing how they provide for themselves hereafter, beside other annoyances that they meet withal.
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Sodome and Gomer for a whole city, Zimry and Cosby for particular persons, the former to bee destroyed with fire and brimstone for their filthy pleasures;
Sodom and Gomer for a Whole City, Zimri and Cosby for particular Persons, the former to be destroyed with fire and brimstone for their filthy pleasures;
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the latter to be thrust thorough in their tent, as they were about their vncleannesse.
the latter to be thrust through in their tent, as they were about their uncleanness.
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What was their gaine, if it be laid with their losse? and for them that haue been thought to haue sped better in their matches by the like doings, they cannot be reckoned vp,
What was their gain, if it be laid with their loss? and for them that have been Thought to have sped better in their Matches by the like doings, they cannot be reckoned up,
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nor found in the Scriptures, nor yet in experience.
nor found in the Scriptures, nor yet in experience.
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The third thing noted in this first example of this people, is their seeking to God;
The third thing noted in this First Exampl of this people, is their seeking to God;
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For when sorrow pinched them by reason of their grieuous bondage, and they saw all helpe of man failed them, they fled to God, acknowledging, that they had now proued by wofull experience, that the worshipping of strange gods had done them little good, my meaning is, they had thereby,
For when sorrow pinched them by reason of their grievous bondage, and they saw all help of man failed them, they fled to God, acknowledging, that they had now proved by woeful experience, that the worshipping of strange God's had done them little good, my meaning is, they had thereby,
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and by their other sinnes, brought those calamities vpon themselues. And this their crying to God, was not the action of one man, or family,
and by their other Sins, brought those calamities upon themselves. And this their crying to God, was not the actium of one man, or family,
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but of the body of the people in generall: and some among them (no doubt) did it soundly and vnfainedly:
but of the body of the people in general: and Some among them (no doubt) did it soundly and unfeignedly:
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& therefore they repented, though it bee not so expresly set downe, as in some places;
& Therefore they repented, though it be not so expressly Set down, as in Some places;
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and so we must vnderstand this that is said of them heere.
and so we must understand this that is said of them Here.
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It is laid out by this word crying, as the holy Ghost in the first of Samuel, 7. doth set down the repentance of the people after the like manner;
It is laid out by this word crying, as the holy Ghost in the First of Samuel, 7. does Set down the Repentance of the people After the like manner;
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namely, by their lamenting after God;
namely, by their lamenting After God;
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and in other places the same is done either by some signe, or by some fruit of it; so heere by crying.
and in other places the same is done either by Some Signen, or by Some fruit of it; so Here by crying.
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As if it should be said, that by this they testified their sorrow for displeasing God, their beleeuing of pardon, purpose of amendment,
As if it should be said, that by this they testified their sorrow for displeasing God, their believing of pardon, purpose of amendment,
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and their feruent prayer and confession of their sin, as all these are required by the Lord in true repentance, in Hosea, 14. And this is the fruit of calamity in the elect,
and their fervent prayer and Confessi of their since, as all these Are required by the Lord in true Repentance, in Hosea, 14. And this is the fruit of calamity in the elect,
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or rather of Gods goodnesse towards them, whereby he calleth them to himselfe by affliction.
or rather of God's Goodness towards them, whereby he calls them to himself by affliction.
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This place, though briefly, yet pithily, teacheth all Gods people what to doe, when they haue prouoked God to afflict them for their sinnes: and that is this;
This place, though briefly, yet pithily, Teaches all God's people what to do, when they have provoked God to afflict them for their Sins: and that is this;
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they should after the thinking vpon both, seriously cry vnto God, and call vpon him assoone as they shall bee able;
they should After the thinking upon both, seriously cry unto God, and call upon him As soon as they shall be able;
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and this is to draw neare to him, as the people in Iames are directed to doe.
and this is to draw near to him, as the people in James Are directed to do.
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And this I teach by so good occasion heere offered, because though men bee for the most part, secure and carelesse;
And this I teach by so good occasion Here offered, Because though men be for the most part, secure and careless;
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yet if their sinnes bee once brought to mind, and laid before them in any deepe and dreadfull manner;
yet if their Sins be once brought to mind, and laid before them in any deep and dreadful manner;
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they are in another extremity, as in feare and terrour, doubting that God will not heare them though they pray:
they Are in Another extremity, as in Fear and terror, doubting that God will not hear them though they pray:
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for this is their disposition in that time through tentation, when they haue prouoked God, to bee alienated and turned from him by dreadfull feare and vnbeliefe;
for this is their disposition in that time through tentation, when they have provoked God, to be alienated and turned from him by dreadful Fear and unbelief;
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to whom they were wont while they walked vprightly to haue accesse by prayer before.
to whom they were wont while they walked uprightly to have access by prayer before.
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Adam, after his sinne, was afraid of Gods voice, (wherein yet before he reioyced) and did hide himselfe in the thicket for feare of it. Adam, After his sin, was afraid of God's voice, (wherein yet before he rejoiced) and did hide himself in the thicket for Fear of it.
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So Dauid cryeth and complaineth when hee felt his sinne, that his soule cleaued to the dust;
So David Cries and Complaineth when he felt his sin, that his soul cleaved to the dust;
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meaning that for very griefe hee was almost brought to the graue;
meaning that for very grief he was almost brought to the graven;
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and againe, that hee was in the depth of trouble, as not seeing for the time how to get out of it.
and again, that he was in the depth of trouble, as not seeing for the time how to get out of it.
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This anguish he felt in his soule, though he was deare in the eyes of the Lord.
This anguish he felt in his soul, though he was deer in the eyes of the Lord.
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And the 51. Psalme testifieth how hee was wrapt in sorrow, as if his bones had been broken, thinking for the time, that hee had lost all grace of the spirit.
And the 51. Psalm Testifieth how he was wrapped in sorrow, as if his bones had been broken, thinking for the time, that he had lost all grace of the Spirit.
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And no lesse cleerely doth this appeare in Ionas, after that the Lord had pursued him for his sinne, And no less clearly does this appear in Ionas, After that the Lord had pursued him for his sin,
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when in the bellie of the fish he cried thus:
when in the belly of the Fish he cried thus:
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I said, I am cast away out of thy sight, the waters compassed mee about vnto the soule.
I said, I am cast away out of thy sighed, the waters compassed me about unto the soul.
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So I may say of Gods best seruants, when they haue seene the horror of his wrath against them,
So I may say of God's best Servants, when they have seen the horror of his wrath against them,
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for some sinne that wounded them, they haue been dismaied, and almost past hope, and brought to fainting for the time.
for Some sin that wounded them, they have been dismayed, and almost passed hope, and brought to fainting for the time.
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And by this wee may see, that the secure and carelesse people who (wee know are not behinde other in sinning, are in a contrary extremity.
And by this we may see, that the secure and careless people who (we know Are not behind other in sinning, Are in a contrary extremity.
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But to returne to the other, if Gods seruants apprehend his wrath, and then fal into the tentation of the diuell, who can cunningly deceiue them, in making it seeme greater then it is, to be kindled against them, they are cast downe,
But to return to the other, if God's Servants apprehend his wrath, and then fall into the tentation of the Devil, who can cunningly deceive them, in making it seem greater then it is, to be kindled against them, they Are cast down,
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as it were with a deadly blow:
as it were with a deadly blow:
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and thus (I say doe all in that case, till God put away feare from them.
and thus (I say do all in that case, till God put away Fear from them.
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And seeing these two are contrary;
And seeing these two Are contrary;
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to wit, to bee turned from God by feare and vnbeliefe, and to returne and come home neare vnto him againe by faith;
to wit, to be turned from God by Fear and unbelief, and to return and come home near unto him again by faith;
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and seeing they meet so neare together in one person, so that one of them oft times immediately succeedeth the other;
and seeing they meet so near together in one person, so that one of them oft times immediately succeedeth the other;
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therefore all possible speed and care is to bee vsed, that when feare, through the accusation of the conscience taketh place, faith should be at hand to expell and ouercome it.
Therefore all possible speed and care is to be used, that when Fear, through the accusation of the conscience Takes place, faith should be At hand to expel and overcome it.
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But againe to obiect further, it is said, God heareth not sinners, and therefore hee will not (they say) heare them crying vnto them.
But again to Object further, it is said, God hears not Sinners, and Therefore he will not (they say) hear them crying unto them.
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But to this I answere, that when men repent, he heareth them, as wee see in Dauid, Peter, and other.
But to this I answer, that when men Repent, he hears them, as we see in David, Peter, and other.
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And such need not be discouraged from comming to him, but take hope assuredly that hee will heare them.
And such need not be discouraged from coming to him, but take hope assuredly that he will hear them.
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Indeed they that dare not come and humble themselues to him after their offence, and so stand firme in their hearts;
Indeed they that Dare not come and humble themselves to him After their offence, and so stand firm in their hearts;
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or other that doe call vpon him, yet for all that doe it in shew rather then in faith and repentance, they (I say) doe all one,
or other that do call upon him, yet for all that do it in show rather then in faith and Repentance, they (I say) do all one,
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as if they did not cry to God at all. They therefore who haue learned that God will certainely smite and punish, if they sinne;
as if they did not cry to God At all. They Therefore who have learned that God will Certainly smite and Punish, if they sin;
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let them also learne, what they must doe, and how they must seeke to the Lord when hee punisheth,
let them also Learn, what they must do, and how they must seek to the Lord when he Punisheth,
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as these men did heere, taking heed of the extremities before mentioned. If they desire to turne away Gods wrath from them;
as these men did Here, taking heed of the extremities before mentioned. If they desire to turn away God's wrath from them;
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then cry they to him also in seeing their sinne, and laying it neare their hearts;
then cry they to him also in seeing their sin, and laying it near their hearts;
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and if they relent and turne from it, let them beleeue that his anger is also turned away from them, they vnfainedly purposing amendment of life,
and if they relent and turn from it, let them believe that his anger is also turned away from them, they unfeignedly purposing amendment of life,
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and looking duly to it afterwards:
and looking duly to it afterwards:
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but more happie are they who looke warily about them, that they prouoke him not at all,
but more happy Are they who look warily about them, that they provoke him not At all,
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but dutifully and constantly hold on their Christian course. And this of their crying to God, the third point.
but dutifully and constantly hold on their Christian course. And this of their crying to God, the third point.
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The fourth thing in this first example now followeth; to wit, of their deliuerance, in this and the next two verses: wherein consider these foure things:
The fourth thing in this First Exampl now follows; to wit, of their deliverance, in this and the next two Verses: wherein Consider these foure things:
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first, God raised them vp Othniel to be their deliuerer: then secondly, how he furnished him thereto:
First, God raised them up Othniel to be their deliverer: then secondly, how he furnished him thereto:
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and thirdly, how hee gaue his aduersary into his hands: and fourthly, what followed thereof.
and Thirdly, how he gave his adversary into his hands: and fourthly, what followed thereof.
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Othniel is described heere to be the same man, of whom wee heard in the first chapter,Othniel is described Here to be the same man, of whom we herd in the First chapter,
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and who won the city Debir.
and who wone the City Debir.
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He is called a sauiour, because he saued Israel out of the hands of their great aduersary Cushan, that had held them long in bondage:
He is called a Saviour, Because he saved Israel out of the hands of their great adversary Cushan, that had held them long in bondage:
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by which deliuerance they had good testimony, that Gods displeasure was turned away from them.
by which deliverance they had good testimony, that God's displeasure was turned away from them.
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The Lords thus speedy turning vnto them vpon their repentance, is marueilous, but yet agreeable to that which is spoken of him in the Scripture;
The lords thus speedy turning unto them upon their Repentance, is marvelous, but yet agreeable to that which is spoken of him in the Scripture;
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namely, that hee is slow to wrath, and very readie to forgiue.
namely, that he is slow to wrath, and very ready to forgive.
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And it is to teach vs that, which wee are hardly brought to beleeue, namely, that he is most ready to remit and to remoue his punishments,
And it is to teach us that, which we Are hardly brought to believe, namely, that he is most ready to remit and to remove his punishments,
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But thus much of this third point beside that which I haue spoken of it elsewhere.
But thus much of this third point beside that which I have spoken of it elsewhere.
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yea when we haue prouoked him thereto by our sins, if it repent vs. When Dauid confessed his sin, the Prophet Nathan being sent of God to moue him to repentance,
yea when we have provoked him thereto by our Sins, if it Repent us When David confessed his since, the Prophet Nathan being sent of God to move him to Repentance,
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and vnderstood by his confession, that he did so; answered him immediately, thy sinnes are forgiuen thee.
and understood by his Confessi, that he did so; answered him immediately, thy Sins Are forgiven thee.
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So the posterity of this people heere mentioned, when God had sent vpon them a strange iudgement in their wheat haruest,
So the posterity of this people Here mentioned, when God had sent upon them a strange judgement in their wheat harvest,
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euen thunder and raine, that they might thereby perceiue and see, that their wickednesse was great in asking a King, contrary to Gods commandement, who had forbidden them so to doe:
even thunder and rain, that they might thereby perceive and see, that their wickedness was great in asking a King, contrary to God's Commandment, who had forbidden them so to do:
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and the people had giuen testimony of their repentance, in desiring Samuel to pray for them,
and the people had given testimony of their Repentance, in desiring Samuel to pray for them,
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and confessing that sinne in asking a King, and their other sinnes; hee answered;
and confessing that sin in asking a King, and their other Sins; he answered;
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Feare not, the Lord will not forsake his people for his great names sake, because it hath pleased the Lord to make you his people, fear not, the Lord will not forsake his people for his great names sake, Because it hath pleased the Lord to make you his people,
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and I will not cease to pray for you, but I will shew you the good and right way. and I will not cease to pray for you, but I will show you the good and right Way.
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And the whole Scripture throughout is full of examples, that tend to the same end.
And the Whole Scripture throughout is full of Examples, that tend to the same end.
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So that it may boldly and truly bee said, the Lord is gracious, and of great kindlesse,
So that it may boldly and truly be said, the Lord is gracious, and of great kindless,
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and repenteth him of the euill that hee had brought vpon his.
and Repenteth him of the evil that he had brought upon his.
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So that it remaines, that this heauenly Scripture lie not by vs vnoccupied, and without fruit and vse.
So that it remains, that this heavenly Scripture lie not by us unoccupied, and without fruit and use.
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But seeing wee doe oft forget the Lord, and thereby doe that which is euill in his eyes (oh fickle and inconstant people that we are) wee should not sleepe in our sinne,
But seeing we do oft forget the Lord, and thereby do that which is evil in his eyes (o fickle and inconstant people that we Are) we should not sleep in our sin,
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but repaire to this remedie to rend our hearts rather then our garments, and neuer to thinke our selues well till we haue recouered our losse,
but repair to this remedy to rend our hearts rather then our garments, and never to think our selves well till we have recovered our loss,
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and by faith, see that wee are receiued into fauour with him againe;
and by faith, see that we Are received into favour with him again;
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for hee waiteth for this our humiliation, and it shall neuer come before him in vaine and be frustrate,
for he waits for this our humiliation, and it shall never come before him in vain and be frustrate,
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but he will most certainly accept of it, and as for vs we ought neuer to be quiet, till wee doe so.
but he will most Certainly accept of it, and as for us we ought never to be quiet, till we do so.
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And wonderfull it is, and to our great detriment, that the way being so open to Gods mercy,
And wonderful it is, and to our great detriment, that the Way being so open to God's mercy,
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and louing kindnesse, euen to them that stand in need of it while they smart for their prouocations of him, it is (I say) to bee wondred at, that so few take benefit by it,
and loving kindness, even to them that stand in need of it while they smart for their provocations of him, it is (I say) to be wondered At, that so few take benefit by it,
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yea and that assoone as they haue offended, they hast not to returne to him againe,
yea and that As soon as they have offended, they hast not to return to him again,
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but wander in vnbeleefe, and hardnesse of heart, till they bee driuen to it by meere necessity to bow and cry vnto God.
but wander in unbelief, and hardness of heart, till they be driven to it by mere necessity to bow and cry unto God.
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And the more wee bewray our blockishnesse herein, in that wee bee so hardly brought vpon our knees,
And the more we bewray our blockishness herein, in that we be so hardly brought upon our knees,
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when we haue sinned against God, wee are to know (for I thought it meet to vtter it) that there are no knots nor difficulties in this doctrine,
when we have sinned against God, we Are to know (for I Thought it meet to utter it) that there Are no knots nor difficulties in this Doctrine,
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namely, that God will be found when hee is sought vnto, and will heare when he is prayed to.
namely, that God will be found when he is sought unto, and will hear when he is prayed to.
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It is a most cleere and well approued truth, and none faile of helpe, but such as doe not either heartily seeke it,
It is a most clear and well approved truth, and none fail of help, but such as do not either heartily seek it,
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if they know how, or else such as are ignorant how to doe it.
if they know how, or Else such as Are ignorant how to do it.
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And that which I haue said of repenting and returning to God, when wee see some speciall fault committed, either by negligence or wilfulnesse;
And that which I have said of repenting and returning to God, when we see Some special fault committed, either by negligence or wilfulness;
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to wit, that we should in solemne manner thus cry vnto God, as we haue been taught,
to wit, that we should in solemn manner thus cry unto God, as we have been taught,
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euen so we ought to doe, though there be no apparant wilfulnesse seene, in our daily slips and infirmities, to offer vp to God daily our sutable repentance for the same, that so we may bee no time,
even so we ought to do, though there be no apparent wilfulness seen, in our daily slips and infirmities, to offer up to God daily our suitable Repentance for the same, that so we may be no time,
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or not long in the least manner estranged, no, nor absent from God, but continually goe in and out before him through the day,
or not long in the least manner estranged, no, nor absent from God, but continually go in and out before him through the day,
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and so all our life long, which is our Paradise and felicity in this world.
and so all our life long, which is our Paradise and felicity in this world.
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And this be said of the first, of the three examples, as occasion hath been offered, to the tenth verse.
And this be said of the First, of the three Examples, as occasion hath been offered, to the tenth verse.
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THE NINETEENTH SERMON ON THE THIRD CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE NINETEENTH SERMON ON THE THIRD CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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WE haue heard how God raised vp a sauiour or deliuerer to the people of Israel when they cried to him in their oppression,
WE have herd how God raised up a Saviour or deliverer to the people of Israel when they cried to him in their oppression,
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euen Othniel: now it is shewed, how he fitted and furnished him for so great a worke. And that was thus:
even Othniel: now it is showed, how he fitted and furnished him for so great a work. And that was thus:
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Othniel being a priuate man, and one of the meanest of his fathers house, only somwhat enriched by his marrying of Acksah, Calebs daughter,Othniel being a private man, and one of the Meanest of his Father's house, only somewhat enriched by his marrying of Acksah, Calebs daughter,
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and a man of some courage, was the person whom the Lord stirred vp for this purpose.
and a man of Some courage, was the person whom the Lord stirred up for this purpose.
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And he being further off then many other from ability hereunto, it is said, that the Lord gaue him his spirit, meaning the fruits of his spirit;
And he being further off then many other from ability hereunto, it is said, that the Lord gave him his Spirit, meaning the fruits of his Spirit;
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as knowledge and iudgement to vnderstand the matters of God, and his will;
as knowledge and judgement to understand the matters of God, and his will;
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which are things most requisite for a gouernour, and he gaue him also encrease of courage, strength and wisedome for warre,
which Are things most requisite for a governor, and he gave him also increase of courage, strength and Wisdom for war,
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then by killing ten thousand of the men of Moab, which is to the 30. verse;
then by killing ten thousand of the men of Moab, which is to the 30. verse;
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and besides them all, certified him by his spirit that he was called of God to such a seruice.
and beside them all, certified him by his Spirit that he was called of God to such a service.
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Now all things being thus appointed by God, he, as it is said heere, iudged Israel, that is, hee executed his office, in taking vpon him the protection of his people;
Now all things being thus appointed by God, he, as it is said Here, judged Israel, that is, he executed his office, in taking upon him the protection of his people;
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wherein the Lord being with him, hee rescued them out of bondage to liberty againe, and gouerned them, and restored the pure worship of God among them:
wherein the Lord being with him, he rescued them out of bondage to liberty again, and governed them, and restored the pure worship of God among them:
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and more particularly concerning the subduing of the aduersary of Israel, it is said, that the Lord strengthened him against him, that Cushan-rushathaim I meane,
and more particularly Concerning the subduing of the adversary of Israel, it is said, that the Lord strengthened him against him, that Cushan-rushathaim I mean,
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and gaue him into his hands.
and gave him into his hands.
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And this cleerely teacheth vs, that all gifts of the spirit, and all excellent effects therof, they are none of ours, they are the Lords, he giueth and distributeth them at his pleasure,
And this clearly Teaches us, that all Gifts of the Spirit, and all excellent effects thereof, they Are none of ours, they Are the lords, he gives and distributeth them At his pleasure,
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as we see heere, that it was the spirit of the Lord that came vpon Othniel, whereby hee brought to passe the great things that he did.
as we see Here, that it was the Spirit of the Lord that Come upon Othniel, whereby he brought to pass the great things that he did.
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And whatsoeuer is of any note in man for price and exceliency, it is all of God,
And whatsoever is of any note in man for price and exceliency, it is all of God,
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and commeth from his meere bounty.
and comes from his mere bounty.
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Alas there is no bird stripped of her feathers more bare and naked, then man in himselfe, is void of goodnesse:
Alas there is no bird stripped of her Feathers more bore and naked, then man in himself, is void of Goodness:
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for what hath he that he hath not receiued? Insomuch as all that he hath to glory of is his sinne.
for what hath he that he hath not received? Insomuch as all that he hath to glory of is his sin.
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A most holy and approued truth, which giueth God his due, and layeth out man in his colours, that hee is nothing else,
A most holy and approved truth, which gives God his endue, and Layeth out man in his colours, that he is nothing Else,
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if her robbe not God of his honour, and pranke not vp himselfe in his gifts, he is nothing else (I say) but naked, poore, and a mirrour of misery.
if her rob not God of his honour, and prank not up himself in his Gifts, he is nothing Else (I say) but naked, poor, and a mirror of misery.
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Saul the King of Israel, when he wrought so great a deliuerance for Israel against the Ammonites:Saul the King of Israel, when he wrought so great a deliverance for Israel against the Ammonites:
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Moses and Ioshua in the mighty preuailing for them against the Heathen nations, and that in spite of all their teeth, who were the proudest of them;Moses and Ioshua in the mighty prevailing for them against the Heathen Nations, and that in spite of all their teeth, who were the proudest of them;
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yea and Salomon in all his royalties, what had they to commend & set out themselues withall,
yea and Solomon in all his royalties, what had they to commend & Set out themselves withal,
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but the gifts which God furnished them with? How doe numbers iet vp and downe, vaunting themselues, who hauing some gifts giuen them of God,
but the Gifts which God furnished them with? How do numbers jet up and down, vaunting themselves, who having Some Gifts given them of God,
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but to a farre other end then they vse them for, namely to honour him, and not themselues;
but to a Far other end then they use them for, namely to honour him, and not themselves;
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doe neuer thinke of any such matter, but dare more boldly sin against him, then otherwise they durst doe,
doe never think of any such matter, but Dare more boldly since against him, then otherwise they durst doe,
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and all because hee hath bestowed some gifts vpon them, as personage, beautie, strength, wealth;
and all Because he hath bestowed Some Gifts upon them, as personage, beauty, strength, wealth;
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euen as one should strippe a poore body out of his ragges, and put costly and comely apparel vpon him.
even as one should strip a poor body out of his rags, and put costly and comely apparel upon him.
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For though men be but earth and wormes meate, yet how doe they set vp themselues, some for their high aduancement, some for their riches, which yet are but borrowed;
For though men be but earth and worms meat, yet how do they Set up themselves, Some for their high advancement, Some for their riches, which yet Are but borrowed;
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and other for their painted sheath, till they take all honour (that they can) from God? yea as if they were petty Gods themselues,
and other for their painted sheath, till they take all honour (that they can) from God? yea as if they were Petty God's themselves,
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and he onely to bee called God of them. Oh admirable pride, blindnesse, and forgetfulnes in flesh!
and he only to be called God of them. O admirable pride, blindness, and forgetfulness in Flesh!
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and oh as great patience and long suffering in God, that he can beare it at their hands!
and o as great patience and long suffering in God, that he can bear it At their hands!
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And yet for all that I haue said I denie not, but hee can afford them these his gifts and farre greater,
And yet for all that I have said I deny not, but he can afford them these his Gifts and Far greater,
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if they could giue him his due thereby, and vse them to set forth his goodnesse by them, as were meete.
if they could give him his endue thereby, and use them to Set forth his Goodness by them, as were meet.
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The same I might say of learning, and all other gifts of God, they are the Lords,
The same I might say of learning, and all other Gifts of God, they Are the lords,
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and bestowed at his pleasure, not to puffe them vp that haue them, but that in loue and humility they should vse them for the good of others.
and bestowed At his pleasure, not to puff them up that have them, but that in love and humility they should use them for the good of Others.
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And much more then his supernaturall gifts of the spirit, as godly zeale, care to please God,
And much more then his supernatural Gifts of the Spirit, as godly zeal, care to please God,
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and such like ought to be vsed to the same ends.
and such like ought to be used to the same ends.
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Now to proceed, when God had giuen his spirit to Othniel, it is said, Hee iudged Israel; that is, he did as a valiant captaine, pull them out of seruitude,
Now to proceed, when God had given his Spirit to Othniel, it is said, He judged Israel; that is, he did as a valiant captain, pull them out of servitude,
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and take the yoke of bondage from their necks, and restore to them the true worship of God,
and take the yoke of bondage from their necks, and restore to them the true worship of God,
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and gouerne them, and so the land had rest.
and govern them, and so the land had rest.
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All this, with such like befell them, when Gods anger was turned away from them, at the repentance of the people.
All this, with such like befell them, when God's anger was turned away from them, At the Repentance of the people.
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In their bondage and misery, who would haue said, that it could easily, or in short time haue been remoued? especially, that such a change might haue been seene? But this teacheth, that when Gods anger is remoued from a people or person, all things goe well there, punishments are turned into blessings,
In their bondage and misery, who would have said, that it could Easily, or in short time have been removed? especially, that such a change might have been seen? But this Teaches, that when God's anger is removed from a people or person, all things go well there, punishments Are turned into blessings,
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and great heauinesse into ioy and comfort.
and great heaviness into joy and Comfort.
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Euen as a cloudie, darke, and tempestuous day is forgotten, when the cleare and faire sunshine ouerspreadeth and beautifieth the earth:
Eve as a cloudy, dark, and tempestuous day is forgotten, when the clear and fair sunshine overspreadeth and beautifieth the earth:
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and like as when two great men who by their strife and contention disquieted all, are againe made friends, and reconciled;
and like as when two great men who by their strife and contention disquieted all, Are again made Friends, and reconciled;
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for then the people in that towne reioyce, and hold vp their countenance.
for then the people in that town rejoice, and hold up their countenance.
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and euery one that shall bow downe his knees to drinke, put apart. and every one that shall bow down his knees to drink, put apart.
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So it is said heere of this people, that they hauing been brought into such extremity for eight yeeres, God sent this Othniel a deliuerer and a Iudge, to whom he gaue courage and wisedome,
So it is said Here of this people, that they having been brought into such extremity for eight Years, God sent this Othniel a deliverer and a Judge, to whom he gave courage and Wisdom,
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so that he brought their enemies into subiection, and the people had rest and deliuerance. By all these signes of his fauour, God declared that his anger was remoued.
so that he brought their enemies into subjection, and the people had rest and deliverance. By all these Signs of his favour, God declared that his anger was removed.
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And euen so, we shall see good daies, if we take heed that God be not prouoked to anger by vs:
And even so, we shall see good days, if we take heed that God be not provoked to anger by us:
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and though his anger be kindled, yet if we cry and grone to him vnder our burthen, lift vp our hearts and beleeue that he will be mercifull vnto vs, (as most certainly he will) and turne away his wrath and displeasure from vs:
and though his anger be kindled, yet if we cry and groan to him under our burden, lift up our hearts and believe that he will be merciful unto us, (as most Certainly he will) and turn away his wrath and displeasure from us:
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for in his fauour is life, and when his louing countenance shineth vpon vs, all other things shall turne to vs for the best.
for in his favour is life, and when his loving countenance shines upon us, all other things shall turn to us for the best.
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And the Lord doth either remoue outward punishments from vs, or else vphold vs so with his grace to beare them patiently and meekely, that they shall be no burthens,
And the Lord does either remove outward punishments from us, or Else uphold us so with his grace to bear them patiently and meekly, that they shall be no burdens,
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but matter of comfort vnto vs. Oh that we should not be so wise as to preuent this one thing,
but matter of Comfort unto us O that we should not be so wise as to prevent this one thing,
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namely, that the wrath of God might be kept from our soules, while the body shall want no looking to, that I say no more,
namely, that the wrath of God might be kept from our Souls, while the body shall want no looking to, that I say no more,
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yea and the meanest haue both care and skill, when the tempestuous and vnseasonable weather commeth, to shroud themselues from it,
yea and the Meanest have both care and skill, when the tempestuous and unseasonable weather comes, to shroud themselves from it,
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and beware that it doe not annoy them.
and beware that it do not annoy them.
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But further heere, in that both estates of this people are set downe together, as their bondage with their freedome, their rest with their trouble, the time of the one, with the time of the other;
But further Here, in that both estates of this people Are Set down together, as their bondage with their freedom, their rest with their trouble, the time of the one, with the time of the other;
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the holy Ghost (I say) in setting downe both together, doth teach vs to consider of both, in the like case, the one as well as the other,
the holy Ghost (I say) in setting down both together, does teach us to Consider of both, in the like case, the one as well as the other,
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and by the grieuousnesse of the calamity to meditate thus:
and by the grievousness of the calamity to meditate thus:
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Oh what should wee haue done, if wee had so long continued in the estate that they were in;
O what should we have done, if we had so long continued in the estate that they were in;
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wee, I say, who by the mercy of God haue enioyed much peace, with plenty of commodities:
we, I say, who by the mercy of God have enjoyed much peace, with plenty of commodities:
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if enemies euen strangers had brought vs into subiection to them, how should we haue borne the burthen? So likewise by our deliuerance from them, wee should meditate of Gods goodnesse to vs after trouble,
if enemies even Strangers had brought us into subjection to them, how should we have born the burden? So likewise by our deliverance from them, we should meditate of God's Goodness to us After trouble,
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and from enemies, and to bethinke vs, (which too seldome is done of vs) what a great fauour of God it is vnto vs,
and from enemies, and to bethink us, (which too seldom is done of us) what a great favour of God it is unto us,
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when paine, penurie, or the like are taken from vs, and to prize the same at an high reckoning.
when pain, penury, or the like Are taken from us, and to prize the same At an high reckoning.
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And he that desireth to stirre vp himselfe to true thankfulnesse to God for such a change and deliuerance will doe thus,
And he that Desires to stir up himself to true thankfulness to God for such a change and deliverance will do thus,
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as hee seeth good cause, and hee shall in best manner performe it, by supposing in our best estate, that the contrary would be very distastfull, painfull,
as he sees good cause, and he shall in best manner perform it, by supposing in our best estate, that the contrary would be very distasteful, painful,
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and irksome vnto vs, and yet might haue oppressed vs, which yet being through his exceeding goodnesse passed away from vs,
and irksome unto us, and yet might have oppressed us, which yet being through his exceeding Goodness passed away from us,
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behold now light and ioy is come in the place of it. For as the light is the more esteemed by our being in the darke;
behold now Light and joy is come in the place of it. For as the Light is the more esteemed by our being in the dark;
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and faire weather is the more welcome to vs, after tempestuous and vnseasonable times:
and fair weather is the more welcome to us, After tempestuous and unseasonable times:
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euen so is the considering of sore troubles lately oppressing vs, an especiall meane to bring prosperity into an high reckoning with vs;
even so is the considering of soar Troubles lately oppressing us, an especial mean to bring Prosperity into an high reckoning with us;
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which a man would say, wee had need to doe, who shall obserue, how soone we make it a common thing,
which a man would say, we had need to do, who shall observe, how soon we make it a Common thing,
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and little worth, or rather abuse it to our owne great hurt and detriment.
and little worth, or rather abuse it to our own great hurt and detriment.
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Concerning the time of the peoples rest vnder Othniel, euen fortie yeers, I take it to be the true meaning of the story,
Concerning the time of the peoples rest under Othniel, even fortie Years, I take it to be the true meaning of the story,
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and agreeable to the originall, howsoeuer the interpreters differ about it, the best translation maketh for it.
and agreeable to the original, howsoever the Interpreters differ about it, the best Translation makes for it.
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But in the story of Ehud, vers. 30. more (if God will) shall be said of it, where the vse of it shall be also added.
But in the story of Ehud, vers. 30. more (if God will) shall be said of it, where the use of it shall be also added.
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So Othniel hauing serued his time, was gathered to his fathers, as we are to looke and waite for the same,
So Othniel having served his time, was gathered to his Father's, as we Are to look and wait for the same,
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after the like seruice in our places. And this of the first example of the three before mentioned.
After the like service in our places. And this of the First Exampl of the three before mentioned.
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Vers. 12. Then the children of Israel againe committed wickednesse in the sight of the Lord;
Vers. 12. Then the children of Israel again committed wickedness in the sighed of the Lord;
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and the Lord strengthened Eglon King of Moab against Israel, because they had committed wickednesse before the Lord. and the Lord strengthened Eglon King of Moab against Israel, Because they had committed wickedness before the Lord.
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13. And he gathered vnto him the children of Ammon, and Amalek, and went and smote Israel,
13. And he gathered unto him the children of Ammon, and Amalek, and went and smote Israel,
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and they possessed the city of Palme trees 14. So the children of Israel serued Eglon King of Moab eighteene yeeres. Now followeth the second:and they possessed the City of Palm trees 14. So the children of Israel served Eglon King of Moab eighteene Years. Now follows the second:
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The summe whereof is this, that the people of Israel prouoked God to anger againe by their sinnes, when Othniel was dead.
The sum whereof is this, that the people of Israel provoked God to anger again by their Sins, when Othniel was dead.
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And God strengthened the King of Moab against them, with other most wicked confederates;
And God strengthened the King of Moab against them, with other most wicked confederates;
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who oppressing them sore a long time, they cried to the Lord as they had done before,
who oppressing them soar a long time, they cried to the Lord as they had done before,
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and hee stirred vp another sauiour, one Ehud, who deliuered them out of their grieuous bondage.
and he stirred up Another Saviour, one Ehud, who Delivered them out of their grievous bondage.
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According to this briefe laying out of the story, the parts may be discerned to be foure, as in the former.
According to this brief laying out of the story, the parts may be discerned to be foure, as in the former.
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Which being easie to bee perceiued, I will not stand to set them downe, but speake of them as they lie in order.
Which being easy to be perceived, I will not stand to Set them down, but speak of them as they lie in order.
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The first thing heere to be noted, is, that the people againe wrought euill in the sight of the Lord, as they had done before.
The First thing Here to be noted, is, that the people again wrought evil in the sighed of the Lord, as they had done before.
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And this shewes that they broke out further then they did, while Othniel liued, or else nothing should haue been said more then before in his daies, during whose time though they be not commended, yet neither are they discommended.
And this shows that they broke out further then they did, while Othniel lived, or Else nothing should have been said more then before in his days, during whose time though they be not commended, yet neither Are they discommended.
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Therefore to say nothing of either, seeing I haue no ground for it, let that be obserued whereof the text giueth iust occasion how prone and ready we are to break out, assoone as we haue any opportunity.
Therefore to say nothing of either, seeing I have no ground for it, let that be observed whereof the text gives just occasion how prove and ready we Are to break out, As soon as we have any opportunity.
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Oh the flesh is soone wearie of pending in.
O the Flesh is soon weary of pending in.
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While we are well fenced against falles by good teaching and company, I must needs say, all is much the better with vs,
While we Are well fenced against falls by good teaching and company, I must needs say, all is much the better with us,
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and we be the easilier kept from great offences.
and we be the easilier kept from great offences.
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Heere in this land especially, where wee haue the purity of the Gospel, and of the true worship of God established among vs, (for it is grosse indeed to fall from a good course,
Here in this land especially, where we have the purity of the Gospel, and of the true worship of God established among us, (for it is gross indeed to fallen from a good course,
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while that is present) and also while godly Magistrates are with vs to encourage vs,
while that is present) and also while godly Magistrates Are with us to encourage us,
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as it was with them while Othniel liued.
as it was with them while Othniel lived.
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But for all this, (as grosse as it is) when men will let loose themselues with the times to the sinnes thereof,
But for all this, (as gross as it is) when men will let lose themselves with the times to the Sins thereof,
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and such helpes faile them, as I haue spoken of, what care soeuer hath been among them of honouring God in former times, they are soone carried away, euery man as he is disposed, by his owne corruption one to some sinne, and another to another.
and such helps fail them, as I have spoken of, what care soever hath been among them of honouring God in former times, they Are soon carried away, every man as he is disposed, by his own corruption one to Some sin, and Another to Another.
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And yet where all the forementioned outward helpes be, we being easily brought to make common things of them, the false heart will be ready to breake out,
And yet where all the forementioned outward helps be, we being Easily brought to make Common things of them, the false heart will be ready to break out,
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and fasten delight in some sinfull pleasure or other, if it be not strongly held in by grace, as by a bridle.
and fasten delight in Some sinful pleasure or other, if it be not strongly held in by grace, as by a bridle.
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Whereas we should rather grow vp stedfast in our hope, curbing vp our vnmortified affections, that so we might be vnoffensiue in our Christian course,
Whereas we should rather grow up steadfast in our hope, curbing up our unmortified affections, that so we might be unoffensive in our Christian course,
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and the better be able to helpe to shelter other weake brethren from being ouercome and led away by strong tentations, rather then our selues (who haue tasted how good and bountifull the Lord is) to be plunged into the depth of them, by what occasions soeuer to their great offence.
and the better be able to help to shelter other weak brothers from being overcome and led away by strong tentations, rather then our selves (who have tasted how good and bountiful the Lord is) to be plunged into the depth of them, by what occasions soever to their great offence.
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I haue oft lamented, and still doe, the lamentable case, and wofull estate of such, who are easily and readily deceiued with the baits of sinne,
I have oft lamented, and still do, the lamentable case, and woeful estate of such, who Are Easily and readily deceived with the baits of sin,
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when I see to what shamefull shiftings and bondage they bring themselues, by their yeelding thereto, who might haue walked at great liberty toward God,
when I see to what shameful shiftings and bondage they bring themselves, by their yielding thereto, who might have walked At great liberty towards God,
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and with much comfort in their life.
and with much Comfort in their life.
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But we must confesse, that this should be much better done on euery side, if diligent teaching were ioyned with good example in the chiefe, to giue light and encouragement to the meaner sort,
But we must confess, that this should be much better done on every side, if diligent teaching were joined with good Exampl in the chief, to give Light and encouragement to the meaner sort,
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and godly Magistrates, according to their duties, encouraging the good, and ready to keepe vnder the bad and disobedient.
and godly Magistrates, according to their duties, encouraging the good, and ready to keep under the bad and disobedient.
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But oh that many of both sorts were not discouragers.
But o that many of both sorts were not discouragers.
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And yet without respect thereof, euery particular person should looke to his owne waies, not promising himselfe such helpes in this euill world to be euer at hand.
And yet without respect thereof, every particular person should look to his own ways, not promising himself such helps in this evil world to be ever At hand.
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This be said of the peoples prouoking of God againe, and of their breaking out,
This be said of the peoples provoking of God again, and of their breaking out,
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after the death of Othniel. Of other things which might be noted heere, hauing already been spoken of, I will forbeare to say any more, both in this place, and throughout the booke.
After the death of Othniel. Of other things which might be noted Here, having already been spoken of, I will forbear to say any more, both in this place, and throughout the book.
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The punishment which God inflicted vpon the people for their renued sinnes, which is the second thing in this example, followeth in this and the next two verses: and it was this;
The punishment which God inflicted upon the people for their renewed Sins, which is the second thing in this Exampl, follows in this and the next two Verses: and it was this;
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that the King of Moab, and other who assisted him, held them in bondage eighteene yeeres;
that the King of Moab, and other who assisted him, held them in bondage eighteene Years;
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and tooke Iericho, which was called the city of Palme trees, and set aide there, the more to oppresse Israel, seeing it was by the passage ouer Iordan toward Moab.
and took Jericho, which was called the City of Palm trees, and Set aid there, the more to oppress Israel, seeing it was by the passage over Iordan towards Moab.
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Where we see againe, that if we shall waxe bold to sinne against the Lord, hee will smite,
Where we see again, that if we shall wax bold to sin against the Lord, he will smite,
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as we haue heard, come it sooner, or come it later.
as we have herd, come it sooner, or come it later.
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But in that hee is said here to strengthen Moab, and as it were to furnish him against his owne people (the wicked Idolaters against his true worshippers) onely for breaking forth now at this time heere mentioned, to offend the Lord more then commonly; it may seeme somewhat strange.
But in that he is said Here to strengthen Moab, and as it were to furnish him against his own people (the wicked Idolaters against his true worshippers) only for breaking forth now At this time Here mentioned, to offend the Lord more then commonly; it may seem somewhat strange.
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For these Ammonites and Amalekites were most vile enemies of God, and grosse Idolaters.
For these Ammonites and Amalekites were most vile enemies of God, and gross Idolaters.
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But he will haue vs to know this, that he doth often punish his owne people, by them that are worse then they.
But he will have us to know this, that he does often Punish his own people, by them that Are Worse then they.
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And as we see he sendeth these cursed nations vpon them, so we need not doubt but that hee can and will send the very Papists, (as little as many loose Protestants feare it) to vexe vs,
And as we see he sends these cursed Nations upon them, so we need not doubt but that he can and will send the very Papists, (as little as many lose Protestants Fear it) to vex us,
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if we prouoke him, euen as he hath done heretofore, when the sinne of men, and their knowledge was lesser then now it is.
if we provoke him, even as he hath done heretofore, when the sin of men, and their knowledge was lesser then now it is.
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And so the Lord speaketh in Deuteronomie, Because ye haue prouoked me by that which is no God, I will prouoke you by them, whom ye haue despised as no people.
And so the Lord speaks in Deuteronomy, Because you have provoked me by that which is no God, I will provoke you by them, whom you have despised as no people.
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It is as harsh a thing to suffer by the meanes of such as be worse then our selues,
It is as harsh a thing to suffer by the means of such as be Worse then our selves,
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as it is for the child to be beaten by the seruant.
as it is for the child to be beaten by the servant.
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But God will suffer them, partly because hee knowes that to be the way to abase men, partly because their enemies will set it on to the purpose when they are let loose to hurt them, through the malice that is in them;
But God will suffer them, partly Because he knows that to be the Way to abase men, partly Because their enemies will Set it on to the purpose when they Are let lose to hurt them, through the malice that is in them;
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euen as their father the diuell doth when he can.
even as their father the Devil does when he can.
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But God would haue his owne learne by the smart which they sustaine by their trouble, that their sinne is farre more odious then they account it,
But God would have his own Learn by the smart which they sustain by their trouble, that their sin is Far more odious then they account it,
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yea then theirs, who whip them, because they haue been taught to know the Lord,
yea then theirs, who whip them, Because they have been taught to know the Lord,
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and couenanted to serue him, but the other are strangers, who are vnacquainted with his waies.
and covenanted to serve him, but the other Are Strangers, who Are unacquainted with his ways.
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And all this is well to be marked, because this errour sticketh fast and deepe in the minds of some, that wee need not feare the Papists, Spaniards, Iesuites,
And all this is well to be marked, Because this error sticketh fast and deep in the minds of Some, that we need not Fear the Papists, Spanish, Iesuites,
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or any such Heretikes, because we professe the true religion that they hate, and worship Christ Iesus whom they dishonour.
or any such Heretics, Because we profess the true Religion that they hate, and worship christ Iesus whom they dishonour.
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And therefore hauing a good cause, they say, why should we feare, God will fight for vs. I answere, they must haue with their good cause, a good conscience also:
And Therefore having a good cause, they say, why should we Fear, God will fight for us I answer, they must have with their good cause, a good conscience also:
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for else they may as truly say, that God will not suffer a good man and true, to be robbed of a theefe,
for Else they may as truly say, that God will not suffer a good man and true, to be robbed of a thief,
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or hurt by a witch, which Scripture and experience doth sufficiently confute: but as God exercised holy Iob by the diuel, the head:
or hurt by a witch, which Scripture and experience does sufficiently confute: but as God exercised holy Job by the Devil, the head:
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so he doth other of his deare ones by witches and other wicked people, which are his members:
so he does other of his deer ones by Witches and other wicked people, which Are his members:
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and that hee suffereth (as hee seeth cause) worse people then his owne to domineere ouer them:
and that he suffers (as he sees cause) Worse people then his own to domineer over them:
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the Egyptians tyrannie ouer Israel, the Canaanites cruelty, and the examples of other nations in this booke against Gods people after both;
the egyptians tyranny over Israel, the Canaanites cruelty, and the Examples of other Nations in this book against God's people After both;
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with the experience of all ages are sufficient to testifie.
with the experience of all ages Are sufficient to testify.
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That is cleare enough, but let vs further see the reason thereof, and Gods meaning therein.
That is clear enough, but let us further see the reason thereof, and God's meaning therein.
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For he doth not punish his owne people by the wicked, his enemies, because they are in better account with him then they:
For he does not Punish his own people by the wicked, his enemies, Because they Are in better account with him then they:
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neither to put them in hope that they shall goe vnpunished in the end, because hee vseth their seruice (as he did Satan against Iob, to try him,) but because hee will hereby manifest how great a finne it is to abuse, and liue vnworthy the Gospell;
neither to put them in hope that they shall go unpunished in the end, Because he uses their service (as he did Satan against Job, to try him,) but Because he will hereby manifest how great a fin it is to abuse, and live unworthy the Gospel;
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therefore he beginneth first to visit his owne people, and oft times euen by them.
Therefore he begins First to visit his own people, and oft times even by them.
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But afterwards, as Amos saith, he will visit Damascus, Moab, and Ammon, and make them drinke of the dregs:
But afterwards, as Amos Says, he will visit Damascus, Moab, and Ammon, and make them drink of the dregs:
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for if hee doe this to a greene tree, in comparison of them, how much more will he do it to the withered? And as the Lord will be auenged of his enemies,
for if he do this to a green tree, in comparison of them, how much more will he do it to the withered? And as the Lord will be avenged of his enemies,
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so after hee hath corrected his owne he will againe returne to them. Therefore the Church is brought in by the Prophet Micha to say thus:
so After he hath corrected his own he will again return to them. Therefore the Church is brought in by the Prophet Micah to say thus:
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Reioyce not ouer mee, O mine enemie, for though I fall yet shall I rise againe: Rejoice not over me, Oh mine enemy, for though I fallen yet shall I rise again:
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as the Prophet speaks, meaning that the Lord would finde a time, both to take corrections of them,
as the Prophet speaks, meaning that the Lord would find a time, both to take corrections of them,
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and yet to be pitifull to them againe; euen as the father will burne the rod when the child relenteth, and promiseth amendment.
and yet to be pitiful to them again; even as the father will burn the rod when the child relents, and promises amendment.
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And this, if the wicked will not see that he chastizeth euen his owne, hauing sinned against his knowne truth,
And this, if the wicked will not see that he Chastiseth even his own, having sinned against his known truth,
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but once (as it were) and therefore hee will much more haue a day for them, to pay them to the full for their manifold and long continued rebellions:
but once (as it were) and Therefore he will much more have a day for them, to pay them to the full for their manifold and long continued rebellions:
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if they (I say) will not regard it, let Gods seruants profit by it euery way, both they who are iustly visited for their sinnes,
if they (I say) will not regard it, let God's Servants profit by it every Way, both they who Are justly visited for their Sins,
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and also they who are more free;
and also they who Are more free;
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who know that hee doth vse to begin iudgement with his owne house, that they may thereby returne vnto him.
who know that he does use to begin judgement with his own house, that they may thereby return unto him.
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Besides that which hath been said of these nations, how the Lord strengthened them against Israel;
Beside that which hath been said of these Nations, how the Lord strengthened them against Israel;
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so wee may further note heere how they were confederate together against Gods people:
so we may further note Here how they were confederate together against God's people:
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wherby we may further learne, how the wicked who can seldome agree together betwixt themselues, (for their leagues are soone broken) can yet easily ioyne together to vexe Gods people.
whereby we may further Learn, how the wicked who can seldom agree together betwixt themselves, (for their leagues Are soon broken) can yet Easily join together to vex God's people.
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And thus these three nations did consent in one to smite them.
And thus these three Nations did consent in one to smite them.
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Euen as we reade that Herod and Pilate, which had been enemies one to the other, were made friends by ioyning both against Christ.
Eve as we read that Herod and Pilate, which had been enemies one to the other, were made Friends by joining both against christ.
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As two dogs that fight each with other for a bone, yet both ioyne in biting the passenger.
As two Dogs that fight each with other for a bone, yet both join in biting the Passenger.
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For as the Lord warrants a man by the sincerity of his intention, to goe forward,
For as the Lord warrants a man by the sincerity of his intention, to go forward,
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Or as theeues who consent to rob the true man, though they cannot agree in diuiding the spoile:
Or as thieves who consent to rob the true man, though they cannot agree in dividing the spoil:
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for in that they disagree each from other, it is because they want the true band of vnion:
for in that they disagree each from other, it is Because they want the true band of Union:
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but in that they consent, it comes from their mutuall hatred of vertue, and feare lest their owne kingdome should be ouerthrowne.
but in that they consent, it comes from their mutual hatred of virtue, and Fear lest their own Kingdom should be overthrown.
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And we finde it as true in these our daies, that they who cannot brooke one another,
And we find it as true in these our days, that they who cannot brook one Another,
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but haue sharpe contentions and broyles betwixt themselues, can yet with free consent, band themselues against Gods seruants.
but have sharp contentions and broils betwixt themselves, can yet with free consent, band themselves against God's Servants.
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Which, (to leaue them to repent for it if God giue them grace) one would thinke should make vs cling and cleaue fast vnto the Lord, that yet we may haue him on our sides,
Which, (to leave them to Repent for it if God give them grace) one would think should make us cling and cleave fast unto the Lord, that yet we may have him on our sides,
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and to stand with vs against them, whensoeuer they shall strengthen one another to molest and oppresse vs;
and to stand with us against them, whensoever they shall strengthen one Another to molest and oppress us;
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and also to maintaine our Christian amity with our brethren the more strongly, by breaking off contentions, which easily arise,
and also to maintain our Christian amity with our brothers the more strongly, by breaking off contentions, which Easily arise,
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lest the children of this world condemne vs. The punishment is bondage, and as the former generation was to the King of Aram,
lest the children of this world condemn us The punishment is bondage, and as the former generation was to the King of Aram,
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so now they were in bondage to the Moabites:
so now they were in bondage to the Moabites:
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the time that it continued, was more then double in respect of the former, euen eighteene yeeres.
the time that it continued, was more then double in respect of the former, even eighteene Years.
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The people that now were brought into bondage, though they were neither all that were in the former calamity,
The people that now were brought into bondage, though they were neither all that were in the former calamity,
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nor they only, yet the rest who were growne vp at this time, had seene the workes of God,
nor they only, yet the rest who were grown up At this time, had seen the works of God,
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and receiued the religion of their fathers; and therefore they smarted iustly with the rest, with whom they had sinned.
and received the Religion of their Father's; and Therefore they smarted justly with the rest, with whom they had sinned.
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By them both wee learne, that they prouide ill for themselues, who make slight vse of Gods former corrections for sinne,
By them both we Learn, that they provide ill for themselves, who make slight use of God's former corrections for sin,
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and that thereby they bring and pull downe vpon themselues greater iudgements.
and that thereby they bring and pull down upon themselves greater Judgments.
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As Christ said to the man that was healed, Goe thy way and sinne no more, left a worse thing befall thee.
As christ said to the man that was healed, Go thy Way and sin no more, left a Worse thing befall thee.
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So he threatened in Leuiticus, that if they did not amend by the former punishments, hee would adde seuen times more.
So he threatened in Leviticus, that if they did not amend by the former punishments, he would add seuen times more.
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And did not Pharaoh finde it, who for his mocking of God, and hardening his heart against him,
And did not Pharaoh find it, who for his mocking of God, and hardening his heart against him,
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when he confessed that God had been iust in sending vpon him so grieuous iudgements at the first, prouoked him to send many more vpon him afterwards?
when he confessed that God had been just in sending upon him so grievous Judgments At the First, provoked him to send many more upon him afterwards?
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when some persons heere among vs haue been taken by the Turkes, yea and Dunkirks, into what wofull state they haue been brought.
when Some Persons Here among us have been taken by the Turkes, yea and Dunkirks, into what woeful state they have been brought.
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And we at this day, who haue had deliuerance from trouble, which our sinnes procured and brought vpon vs, haue too good proofe of this that I say:
And we At this day, who have had deliverance from trouble, which our Sins procured and brought upon us, have too good proof of this that I say:
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that we smart more by the after sinnes, and those which we renue daily, then by the former:
that we smart more by the After Sins, and those which we renew daily, then by the former:
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euen as a renued wound is more smartie and dangerous.
even as a renewed wound is more smartie and dangerous.
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And stands it not with the righteous iudgement of God, that it should be so? Is it meet that we should tempt God in such a manner,
And Stands it not with the righteous judgement of God, that it should be so? Is it meet that we should tempt God in such a manner,
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and that wee should not beare the marke of it about vs in our flesh, or in our consciences? And so we doe.
and that we should not bear the mark of it about us in our Flesh, or in our Consciences? And so we do.
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For to say nothing of those who sinne more willingly, in whom this is more clearely verified, it appeareth in the weaker sort of Gods children euidently, who sinne but of negligence and some carelesnesse rather then wittingly, that they smart also for the same.
For to say nothing of those who sin more willingly, in whom this is more clearly verified, it appears in the Weaker sort of God's children evidently, who sin but of negligence and Some carelessness rather then wittingly, that they smart also for the same.
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For beside their outward crosses, their oft doubtings also of their saluation, whereof yet they haue had assurance before:
For beside their outward Crosses, their oft doubtings also of their salvation, whereof yet they have had assurance before:
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and by many great feares they haue oft times, that all is not well with them to Godward:
and by many great fears they have oft times, that all is not well with them to Godward:
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the which (for the most part) do come of the slight and slendervse that they make of their deliuerance from their first feare and trouble of minde which they sustained.
the which (for the most part) do come of the slight and slendervse that they make of their deliverance from their First Fear and trouble of mind which they sustained.
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And it would much more appeare in many others, that their latter troubles which they beare, and by which they smart;
And it would much more appear in many Others, that their latter Troubles which they bear, and by which they smart;
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for their latter and new prouokings of God are farre more grieuous then the former,
for their latter and new provokings of God Are Far more grievous then the former,
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and they farre hardlier recouer out of them, if they did not burie the remembrance of them,
and they Far hardlier recover out of them, if they did not bury the remembrance of them,
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and willingly forget them, through the hardening of their hearts:
and willingly forget them, through the hardening of their hearts:
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when yet if they could confider aright of it, euen that is the greatest punishment of all.
when yet if they could confider aright of it, even that is the greatest punishment of all.
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And although they rise out of it againe in time afterwards, yet it is done confusedly;
And although they rise out of it again in time afterwards, yet it is done confusedly;
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or if they see their sinne and repent of it, it is after a good space,
or if they see their sin and Repent of it, it is After a good Molle,
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and so, much time hath at the least been lost, or vnprofitably passed ouer by them.
and so, much time hath At the least been lost, or unprofitably passed over by them.
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And whereas this punishment that was cast vpon them, was bondage to a forraine nation, both cruel and idolatrous;
And whereas this punishment that was cast upon them, was bondage to a foreign Nation, both cruel and idolatrous;
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Oh it was a yoke most vnwelcome:
O it was a yoke most unwelcome:
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and so we are to account of it, whensoeuer, and whomsoeuer of vs it shall fall vpon. Subiection in children to parents; in seruants to masters;
and so we Are to account of it, whensoever, and whomsoever of us it shall fallen upon. Subjection in children to Parents; in Servants to Masters;
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in subiects to Prince, is naturall and kind.
in Subjects to Prince, is natural and kind.
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But no such thing is bondage to strangers, but fearefull and tedious, as we haue heard oft times,
But no such thing is bondage to Strangers, but fearful and tedious, as we have herd oft times,
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And although God hath mercifully perswaded our nation it selfe from it; yet we know in what danger we haue been, especially to the Spaniard;
And although God hath mercifully persuaded our Nation it self from it; yet we know in what danger we have been, especially to the Spaniard;
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and namely in that yeere, 1588. And let vs not be senselesse in hearing this, or carelesse:
and namely in that year, 1588. And let us not be senseless in hearing this, or careless:
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for if these reuoltings in the better sort, and prophanenesse (with many particular sinnes) in the common sort, continue,
for if these revoltings in the better sort, and profaneness (with many particular Sins) in the Common sort, continue,
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if the Lord punish vs not, with that one kind, we may be sure that some one or other shall be in the roome of it;
if the Lord Punish us not, with that one kind, we may be sure that Some one or other shall be in the room of it;
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yea and if we be not blind in beholding it, the plague and dearth hath already seazed vpon many thousands, whatsoeuer be behind to arrest such as remaine.
yea and if we be not blind in beholding it, the plague and dearth hath already seized upon many thousands, whatsoever be behind to arrest such as remain.
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Vers. 15. But when the chilhren of Israel cried vnto the Lord, the Lord stirred vp a sauiour to them, Ehud the sonne of Gera, the sonne of Iemini, a man lame of his right hand:
Vers. 15. But when the chilhren of Israel cried unto the Lord, the Lord stirred up a Saviour to them, Ehud the son of Gera, the son of Iemini, a man lame of his right hand:
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and the children of Israel sent a present by him to Eglon King of Moab. and the children of Israel sent a present by him to Eglon King of Moab.
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The third point and fourth in this second example follow, namely, the cry of the people, testifying their repentance,
The third point and fourth in this second Exampl follow, namely, the cry of the people, testifying their Repentance,
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and the Lords mercy, who pitying them, sent them another like Othniel, who should deliuer them.
and the lords mercy, who pitying them, sent them Another like Othniel, who should deliver them.
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The man is named and described in the text.
The man is nam and described in the text.
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He first slue the King of Moab, and after, ten thousand men of his, strong and good warriours,
He First slew the King of Moab, and After, ten thousand men of his, strong and good warriors,
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and so deliuered Israel out of bondage.
and so Delivered Israel out of bondage.
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This followeth in the story, but it was necessary for me to mention it heere, seeing otherwise, this sending of a present by him to the King of Moab, which the people of Israel are in this verse said to haue done, should haue been hard to vnderstand, to what end it is set downe:
This follows in the story, but it was necessary for me to mention it Here, seeing otherwise, this sending of a present by him to the King of Moab, which the people of Israel Are in this verse said to have done, should have been hard to understand, to what end it is Set down:
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whereas the sending of it to him by the men of Israell, was the meane of killing the King of Moab,
whereas the sending of it to him by the men of Israel, was the mean of killing the King of Moab,
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and the pretence that they had to couer their intent.
and the pretence that they had to cover their intent.
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But more of this afterwards, as the words of the text when I come to them, shall offer occasion.
But more of this afterwards, as the words of the text when I come to them, shall offer occasion.
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But now let vs handle the points that are in this verse, as they lie in order,
But now let us handle the points that Are in this verse, as they lie in order,
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and as for this time we shall be able.
and as for this time we shall be able.
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First, it is said that the people cryed to the Lord from vnder their sore bondage, wherewith they were oppressed.
First, it is said that the people cried to the Lord from under their soar bondage, wherewith they were oppressed.
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And had it not been better for them to haue been without it, and to haue serued the Lord with comfort,
And had it not been better for them to have been without it, and to have served the Lord with Comfort,
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as they did while Othniel liued with them? so should they not haue needed to cry.
as they did while Othniel lived with them? so should they not have needed to cry.
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and whence we came, and kick vp our heeles against the Lord:
and whence we Come, and kick up our heals against the Lord:
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How this their crying was a signe of their repentance, I haue largely shewed in the former example, vers. 9. and that may serue for both.
How this their crying was a Signen of their Repentance, I have largely showed in the former Exampl, vers. 9. and that may serve for both.
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But that which I will note now from their crying, is this; that the best end of our pleasures of sinne, is howling and crying;
But that which I will note now from their crying, is this; that the best end of our pleasures of sin, is howling and crying;
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which though it did heere accompany repentance, (as seldome it doth) yet is it painful,
which though it did Here accompany Repentance, (as seldom it does) yet is it painful,
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but without it, dreadfull and deadly:
but without it, dreadful and deadly:
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neither doe many meet with that (as I said) though too many haue their part in this.
neither do many meet with that (as I said) though too many have their part in this.
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For the times that follow sinne, when it is done and ended, are not like the time in which it is committed:
For the times that follow sin, when it is done and ended, Are not like the time in which it is committed:
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they full of smart and sorrow, this taken vp in deceiueable pleasure.
they full of smart and sorrow, this taken up in deceivable pleasure.
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Consider this all you that are giuen to your appetite, and will haue your pleasure, where ye can come by it, howsoeuer the Lord forbids it,
Consider this all you that Are given to your appetite, and will have your pleasure, where you can come by it, howsoever the Lord forbids it,
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and how deare soeuer it cost you.
and how deer soever it cost you.
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If ye may end with crying (which yet they can ill away with, who hunt after vaine pleasure.
If you may end with crying (which yet they can ill away with, who hunt After vain pleasure.
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I meane, that which is companion to repentance) ye haue infinitely to thanke God for it:
I mean, that which is Companion to Repentance) you have infinitely to thank God for it:
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but who can assure you that ye shall speed so well, and haue so good an end thereof? who may iustly feare (an hundred to one) that painfull crying, which maketh way to perpetuall howling and gnashing of teeth.
but who can assure you that you shall speed so well, and have so good an end thereof? who may justly Fear (an hundred to one) that painful crying, which makes Way to perpetual howling and gnashing of teeth.
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As your sinnes haue been great, so shall your cries be great, saith the Lord; as namely he doth by Abraham to the rich man:
As your Sins have been great, so shall your cries be great, Says the Lord; as namely he does by Abraham to the rich man:
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Sonne, in thy life time thou enioyedst thy pleasure, but now thou art tormented. Son, in thy life time thou enjoyedst thy pleasure, but now thou art tormented.
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Is not this lamentable, when we might liue comfortably, enioying our health, peace, liberty, and welfare with Gods good liking? But oh wofull it is, that none of his benefits,
Is not this lamentable, when we might live comfortably, enjoying our health, peace, liberty, and welfare with God's good liking? But o woeful it is, that none of his benefits,
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how precious soeuer, are commonly accounted of vs according to their value;
how precious soever, Are commonly accounted of us according to their valve;
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to wit, thankfully, nor vsed soberly and aright, but so as we are inforced to cry out at the last (at least we haue cause so to doe) of our abusing of them.
to wit, thankfully, nor used soberly and aright, but so as we Are enforced to cry out At the last (At least we have cause so to do) of our abusing of them.
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For there cannot a iot or tittle of Gods word fall to the ground, who saith, Reioyce O young man in thy youth,
For there cannot a jot or tittle of God's word fallen to the ground, who Says, Rejoice Oh young man in thy youth,
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and let thine heart cheere thee in the daies of thy youth, and walke in the waies of thy heart,
and let thine heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thy heart,
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and in the sight of thine eyes, but know that for these things he will bring thee to iudgement.
and in the sighed of thine eyes, but know that for these things he will bring thee to judgement.
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But I cannot goe through this whole verse at this time.
But I cannot go through this Whole verse At this time.
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THE TWENTIETH SERMON ON THE THIRD CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. NOw followeth the fourth point in this example, and that is;
THE TWENTIETH SERMON ON THE THIRD CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. NOw follows the fourth point in this Exampl, and that is;
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how God had mercy on the people when they cried vnto him, and gaue them another deliuerer, this Ehud by name, of the family of Iemini, which pertained to the tribe of Beniamin, and lame on his right hand.
how God had mercy on the people when they cried unto him, and gave them Another deliverer, this Ehud by name, of the family of Iemini, which pertained to the tribe of Benjamin, and lame on his right hand.
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And by this, as it appeares that Gods hand is not shortened in raising vp one deliuerer after another;
And by this, as it appears that God's hand is not shortened in raising up one deliverer After Another;
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so we may see how good and kinde the Lord is, in hearing the cries and grones of his people, and that often times;
so we may see how good and kind the Lord is, in hearing the cries and groans of his people, and that often times;
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euen againe and againe, when they make their complaint vnto him.
even again and again, when they make their complaint unto him.
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And this hee doth as well in the daily pardoning of our infirmities which are innumerable, (for who can reckon them?) as also in such falles as are more grieuous,
And this he does as well in the daily pardoning of our infirmities which Are innumerable, (for who can reckon them?) as also in such falls as Are more grievous,
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if it repent vs from our heart, as he willeth vs to doe in Hosea. Which doctrine is warily to be receiued,
if it Repent us from our heart, as he wills us to do in Hosea. Which Doctrine is warily to be received,
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for wee are ready to fall into extremities on both sides.
for we Are ready to fallen into extremities on both sides.
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For some doubt and feare that God will not receiue them againe, though they returne to him, remembring their former shamefull and wilfull transgression:
For Some doubt and Fear that God will not receive them again, though they return to him, remembering their former shameful and wilful Transgression:
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but that errour of theirs must be amended.
but that error of theirs must be amended.
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Other are ready, when they heare of Gods receiuing sinners graciously, and that againe and againe (they lamenting after him,) they are ready (I say) to thinke that they shall easily bee forgiuen, without any remorse or pricke of conscience for their sinne:
Other Are ready, when they hear of God's receiving Sinners graciously, and that again and again (they lamenting After him,) they Are ready (I say) to think that they shall Easily be forgiven, without any remorse or prick of conscience for their sin:
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which is a grosse abusing of Gods patience and his readinesse to receiue sinners, who haue offended:
which is a gross abusing of God's patience and his readiness to receive Sinners, who have offended:
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and differeth not much from them, who say, [ Let vs sinne, that grace may abound.
and differeth not much from them, who say, [ Let us sin, that grace may abound.
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] The middle way betwixt both is safest to goe in:] The middle Way betwixt both is Safest to go in:
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to wit, not to cast away their confidence, when they vnfainedly turne to God, and yet not to take or arrogate to themselues the beleeuing of pardon,
to wit, not to cast away their confidence, when they unfeignedly turn to God, and yet not to take or arrogate to themselves the believing of pardon,
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while they continue bold in sinning, without broken and relenting hearts.
while they continue bold in sinning, without broken and relenting hearts.
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And this lesson being learned of vs, as God teacheth it, and hath himselfe giuen example vnto vs, is a sound and certaine rule to guide vs toward our neighbours who haue offended vs: And this Lesson being learned of us, as God Teaches it, and hath himself given Exampl unto us, is a found and certain Rule to guide us towards our neighbours who have offended us:
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that is to say, that as he embraceth and forgiueth sinners returning vnto him; so we should not bee cruell or hard-hearted toward them, but readily to receiue them, when they submit themselues.
that is to say, that as he Embraceth and forgives Sinners returning unto him; so we should not be cruel or hardhearted towards them, but readily to receive them, when they submit themselves.
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when the knowledge in the bare letter, of such as are thereby puffed vp, shall doe little good.
when the knowledge in the bore Letter, of such as Are thereby puffed up, shall do little good.
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According to that which our Sauiour answered to Peter, when he asked him, how oft he should forgiue his brother, vnto seuen times? he answered him, I say not vnto seuen times, but seuenty times seuen.
According to that which our Saviour answered to Peter, when he asked him, how oft he should forgive his brother, unto seuen times? he answered him, I say not unto seuen times, but seuenty times seuen.
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We ought therefore to forgiue them:
We ought Therefore to forgive them:
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but what? not the transgression of Gods law, for we cannot doe that, for none can forgiue sinne but God.
but what? not the Transgression of God's law, for we cannot do that, for none can forgive sin but God.
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But the wrong and iniurie done vnto vs, and the euill minde they beare toward vs, (I say) that wee ought (as we professe in the fifth petition) to remit.
But the wrong and injury done unto us, and the evil mind they bear towards us, (I say) that we ought (as we profess in the fifth petition) to remit.
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As for satisfaction, if he haue taken away our goods, we may, in the remitting that, doe,
As for satisfaction, if he have taken away our goods, we may, in the remitting that, do,
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as the repentance and ability of the partie shall giue occasion.
as the Repentance and ability of the party shall give occasion.
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and so I say of the punishment which he hath deserued, if he haue hurt vs in our body, name, or otherwise;
and so I say of the punishment which he hath deserved, if he have hurt us in our body, name, or otherwise;
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yet if it bee expedient, and that wee sustaine not any great detriment thereby, we may remit it.
yet if it be expedient, and that we sustain not any great detriment thereby, we may remit it.
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But yet in some case, though we forgiue the wrong, yet wee may vrge the partie that is culpable, to satisfaction and punishment, according to the law of God,
But yet in Some case, though we forgive the wrong, yet we may urge the party that is culpable, to satisfaction and punishment, according to the law of God,
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and the nation where wee liue; left men should be emboldened to sinne thereby: yea and sometime wee who are wronged, ought so to doe necessarily:
and the Nation where we live; left men should be emboldened to sin thereby: yea and sometime we who Are wronged, ought so to do necessarily:
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otherwise we should sin against God, and the Common-wealth.
otherwise we should sin against God, and the Commonwealth.
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And thus Achan by Iosua, and the theefe on the crosse, were iustly punished and put to death,
And thus achan by Iosua, and the thief on the cross, were justly punished and put to death,
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for why? both Gods law and mans had else been broken.
for why? both God's law and men had Else been broken.
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This I haue said of this matter, there being some difficulty about it, that we may see what wee are bound to remit vnto our neighbour, and how farre.
This I have said of this matter, there being Some difficulty about it, that we may see what we Are bound to remit unto our neighbour, and how Far.
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An other thing in this verse is, that this Ehud, who was giuen them as a deliuerer, is said to haue bin lame,
an other thing in this verse is, that this Ehud, who was given them as a deliverer, is said to have been lame,
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but in what part of his body? euen on his right hand, that member which might worst be missed, especially in a valiant captaine and man of war,
but in what part of his body? even on his right hand, that member which might worst be missed, especially in a valiant captain and man of war,
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as he was, and now called to shew his strength and skil, wherin we can say no lesse,
as he was, and now called to show his strength and skill, wherein we can say no less,
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but that God doth that which is strange and maruellous in our eyes.
but that God does that which is strange and marvelous in our eyes.
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For he sheweth vs hereby, that he when it pleaseth him, (and that is most commonly) vseth weake meanes to effect and bring great matters to passe, that his glory may be more easily seene, and giuen vnto him:
For he shows us hereby, that he when it Pleases him, (and that is most commonly) uses weak means to Effect and bring great matters to pass, that his glory may be more Easily seen, and given unto him:
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yet flesh and carnall reason will not yeeld easily thereunto.
yet Flesh and carnal reason will not yield Easily thereunto.
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first, by slaying the King of Moab himselfe, which reacheth to the 27. verse:
First, by slaying the King of Moab himself, which reaches to the 27. verse:
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But for proofe of the doctrine, looke what base and weake instruments the Lord vsed to vexe a mighty King (I meane Pharaoh) namely, Frogs, Lice, Locusts, & such like.
But for proof of the Doctrine, look what base and weak Instruments the Lord used to vex a mighty King (I mean Pharaoh) namely, Frogs, Lice, Locusts, & such like.
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So Ionathan & his armor-bearer flew many of the Philistims:
So Ionathan & his armor-bearer flew many of the philistines:
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Dauid Goliah. In the Prophet Ioels time, how did the Lord plague the drunkards, and the sinners of the land, who were so iolly, hauing the fruits of the earth in plentifull manner to serue their turne,David Goliath. In the Prophet Joels time, how did the Lord plague the drunkards, and the Sinners of the land, who were so jolly, having the fruits of the earth in plentiful manner to serve their turn,
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as though there had been none that could haue resisted them, how did he (I say) plague the the stoutest and the mightiest of them by the like weake meanes, spoiling thereby the fruits of the earth, without the which their iollity must fall to the ground? Thus the Prophet speaketh:
as though there had been none that could have resisted them, how did he (I say) plague the the Stoutest and the Mightiest of them by the like weak means, spoiling thereby the fruits of the earth, without the which their jollity must fallen to the ground? Thus the Prophet speaks:
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Heare ye this, O Elders, and hearken all ye inhabitants of the world; Hear you this, Oh Elders, and harken all you inhabitants of the world;
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whether such a thing hath been in your daies, or in the daies of your fathers: That which is left of the Palmer worme, hath the Grashopper eaten,
whither such a thing hath been in your days, or in the days of your Father's: That which is left of the Palmer worm, hath the Grasshopper eaten,
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and the residue of the Grashopper, hath the Canker worme eaten, and the residue of the Canker worme, hath the Caterpiller eaten. and the residue of the Grasshopper, hath the Canker worm eaten, and the residue of the Canker worm, hath the Caterpillar eaten.
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And to see the mighty hand of God in other matters, which farre exceede these, (for God can and doth this often,
And to see the mighty hand of God in other matters, which Far exceed these, (for God can and does this often,
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but this ought not to cause vs therefore to bee slight in meanes vsing to serue his prouidence,) How did hee by his Apostles, who were simple men,
but this ought not to cause us Therefore to be slight in means using to serve his providence,) How did he by his Apostles, who were simple men,
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and of no great account in the world, yet how did hee by their ministery and weake preaching, (as it was accounted) subdue the proud and stately world to the obedience of the Gospel? Euen Paul, but one man,
and of no great account in the world, yet how did he by their Ministry and weak preaching, (as it was accounted) subdue the proud and stately world to the Obedience of the Gospel? Eve Paul, but one man,
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how many cities, yea countries did he bring from darkenesse to light, and from the power of Satan, vnto God;
how many cities, yea countries did he bring from darkness to Light, and from the power of Satan, unto God;
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insomuch as whole Asia was filled with his doctrine, and both Iewes and Grecians heard the word of the Lord.
insomuch as Whole Asia was filled with his Doctrine, and both Iewes and Greeks herd the word of the Lord.
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And so in our daies hee hath perswaded many to become true Christians by the ministery and labours of them, who are of small reputation in the world.
And so in our days he hath persuaded many to become true Christians by the Ministry and labours of them, who Are of small reputation in the world.
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And why he bringeth to light such excellent tidings of the kingdome of glory, by so weake meanes;
And why he brings to Light such excellent tidings of the Kingdom of glory, by so weak means;
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Saint Paul sheweth the reason in these words;
Saint Paul shows the reason in these words;
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We haue this treasure in earthen vessels (saith he) that the excellency of that power might be of God, and not of vs. Therfore despise not the weake, by whom God worketh; We have this treasure in earthen vessels (Says he) that the excellency of that power might be of God, and not of us Therefore despise not the weak, by whom God works;
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neither let such discourage themselues, who by the grace of humility, meeknesse, loue, and such like, with their small gifts, shall edifie and build vp the Church of Christ,
neither let such discourage themselves, who by the grace of humility, meekness, love, and such like, with their small Gifts, shall edify and built up the Church of christ,
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And as it is in the ministery, so shall it be seene in the people, that true godlinesse accompanying the knowledge of Christ,
And as it is in the Ministry, so shall it be seen in the people, that true godliness accompanying the knowledge of christ,
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though ridiculous among men, shall do much in perswading and drawing many to the loue of the Gospell, and fellowship therein;
though ridiculous among men, shall do much in persuading and drawing many to the love of the Gospel, and fellowship therein;
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which as it is the greatest, so it is (doubtlesse) the rarest thing that is to be seene among the people.
which as it is the greatest, so it is (doubtless) the Rarest thing that is to be seen among the people.
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As in the example of the woman of Samaria is to be seene, who brought her neighbours to Christ, being conuerted her selfe:
As in the Exampl of the woman of Samaria is to be seen, who brought her neighbours to christ, being converted her self:
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yea and this may bee seene still at this day, that euen priuate persons truly religious, shall with their humility, diligence,
yea and this may be seen still At this day, that even private Persons truly religious, shall with their humility, diligence,
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and loue, doe much more good then they who haue variety of knowledge and vtterance, being destitute of those graces,
and love, do much more good then they who have variety of knowledge and utterance, being destitute of those graces,
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though they bee little accounted of.
though they be little accounted of.
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The vse of all that I haue said of this point is, that we haue the works of God (how meanely soeuer accounted of) and specially his worke of grace in men, that wee haue them (I say) in most high reuerence, in comparison of the gloriousest acts of men.
The use of all that I have said of this point is, that we have the works of God (how meanly soever accounted of) and specially his work of grace in men, that we have them (I say) in most high Reverence, in comparison of the gloriousest acts of men.
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And this of the foure points in this story, from the 12. verse;
And this of the foure points in this story, from the 12. verse;
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namely, 1. the reuolting of the people from God: 2. the Lords punishing them: 3. their crying to God:
namely, 1. the revolting of the people from God: 2. the lords punishing them: 3. their crying to God:
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and 4. his sending a deliuerer to them. And thus much of this matter.
and 4. his sending a deliverer to them. And thus much of this matter.
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But these foure things in this second story thus ended, there remaineth somewhat in this verse, that hath not yet been spoken of,
But these foure things in this second story thus ended, there remains somewhat in this verse, that hath not yet been spoken of,
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and much in the whole chapter by occasion of the last point, I meane of Ehuds deliuering them; with which I will proceed;
and much in the Whole chapter by occasion of the last point, I mean of Ehuds delivering them; with which I will proceed;
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and first with that part of this 15. verse that remaineth. The words are these:
and First with that part of this 15. verse that remains. The words Are these:
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[ And the children of Israel sent a present by him to Eglon King of Moab. [ And the children of Israel sent a present by him to Eglon King of Moab.
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] Heere, if this trouble any, that the largest part of this story remaineth behinde vnhandled,] Here, if this trouble any, that the Largest part of this story remains behind unhandled,
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and wherefore it should bee so, seeing the foure materiall points or parts of the chapter haue (as wee haue seene) been handled already: I answere;
and Wherefore it should be so, seeing the foure material points or parts of the chapter have (as we have seen) been handled already: I answer;
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all that is behinde to the 31. verse, doth issue and grow out, and by occasion of the last point of the 4. namely, of the deliuerer whom God raised vp to the people, I meane Ehud, and is set downe to illustrate and amplifie the deliuerance of the people,
all that is behind to the 31. verse, does issue and grow out, and by occasion of the last point of the 4. namely, of the deliverer whom God raised up to the people, I mean Ehud, and is Set down to illustrate and amplify the deliverance of the people,
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as shall appeare, euen how God deliuered them from the bondage of the Moabites, and gaue them rest.
as shall appear, even how God Delivered them from the bondage of the Moabites, and gave them rest.
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The person being this Ehud, as hath been said, the story shewes how hee wrought this their deliuerance; and it was thus:
The person being this Ehud, as hath been said, the story shows how he wrought this their deliverance; and it was thus:
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after the which followeth the subduing of the Moabites, and the deliuerance and rest of the people, to the 31. Now of the first of these in the first place; namely, of killing the King.
After the which follows the subduing of the Moabites, and the deliverance and rest of the people, to the 31. Now of the First of these in the First place; namely, of killing the King.
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For the laying forth of the which wee are to consider, first, the things that went before it,
For the laying forth of the which we Are to Consider, First, the things that went before it,
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namely, by what meanes hee wrought such a great worke, and they are set downe to the 21. verse:
namely, by what means he wrought such a great work, and they Are Set down to the 21. verse:
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then the act it selfe, which is to the 23. and the things that followed, to the 27. The things that went before it,
then the act it self, which is to the 23. and the things that followed, to the 27. The things that went before it,
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as the meanes to worke it by, were the double going or iourney of Ehud to the King of Moab:
as the means to work it by, were the double going or journey of Ehud to the King of Moab:
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the first when hee deliuered the present to him onely: to the nineteenth verse: the last, when he did the act it selfe, to the 21: In his first iourney to him, note these three things:
the First when he Delivered the present to him only: to the nineteenth verse: the last, when he did the act it self, to the 21: In his First journey to him, note these three things:
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one, the occasion of it, that was, a carrying of a present to him: the second, his furnishing himselfe to do the deed, with a short and sharpe dagger:
one, the occasion of it, that was, a carrying of a present to him: the second, his furnishing himself to do the deed, with a short and sharp dagger:
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then the deliuering of the present.
then the delivering of the present.
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Thus the storie being set downe at large in the text, I haue laid it forth in the seuerall parts of it,
Thus the story being Set down At large in the text, I have laid it forth in the several parts of it,
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so farre as in this place is expedient for the better vnderstanding of the reader. Now let vs go through them all in order.
so Far as in this place is expedient for the better understanding of the reader. Now let us go through them all in order.
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And first, whereas it is said in the latter end of this 15. verse, That the children of Israel sent a present by Ehud to the King of Moab, for so it was indeed,
And First, whereas it is said in the latter end of this 15. verse, That the children of Israel sent a present by Ehud to the King of Moab, for so it was indeed,
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as the word in Hebrew NONLATINALPHABET signifieth, and not tribute: this (as I said) was the occasion by which he went to him:
as the word in Hebrew signifies, and not tribute: this (as I said) was the occasion by which he went to him:
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so by this present, the King of Moab was blind folded, that hee might not suspect any such matter afterward, to bee intended by Ehud, when hee attempted and went about the fact in deed.
so by this present, the King of Moab was blind folded, that he might not suspect any such matter afterwards, to be intended by Ehud, when he attempted and went about the fact in deed.
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For though it was lawfull for him and the Israelites to goe about to kill him,
For though it was lawful for him and the Israelites to go about to kill him,
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yet it was nothing meet, that they should by any vndiscreetnesse, giue him occasion to suspect it.
yet it was nothing meet, that they should by any undiscreetness, give him occasion to suspect it.
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And by this which was allowed in them, we may see, that it is lawful and not displeasing to God,
And by this which was allowed in them, we may see, that it is lawful and not displeasing to God,
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for a good man being in danger or displeasure with another, and namely a superiour, to remoue it (if he can) by a gift or present.
for a good man being in danger or displeasure with Another, and namely a superior, to remove it (if he can) by a gift or present.
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I know presents may be lawfully sent in other respects, namely, to shew thankfulnesse for kindnesse receiued:
I know presents may be lawfully sent in other respects, namely, to show thankfulness for kindness received:
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and I know also that a gift somtime is sent to the helping forward of a bad matter,
and I know also that a gift sometime is sent to the helping forward of a bad matter,
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The company being gone, Ehud was admitted to come neare vnto him.
The company being gone, Ehud was admitted to come near unto him.
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and for the corrupting of iudgement, which is most odious; neither of both these is meant heere.
and for the corrupting of judgement, which is most odious; neither of both these is meant Here.
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But to get fauour, and namely, with our betters, by such meanes, when we know no other to bee like to preuaile, there is nothing against it,
But to get favour, and namely, with our betters, by such means, when we know no other to be like to prevail, there is nothing against it,
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but that wee may serue Gods prouidence that way, for the remouing of displeasure.
but that we may serve God's providence that Way, for the removing of displeasure.
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And so did our father Iacob seeke to put away the wrath of his brother Esau, and to procure his fauour.
And so did our father Iacob seek to put away the wrath of his brother Esau, and to procure his favour.
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And although he who receiueth it, doth oftentimes offend therein, for that hee should yeeld fauour without it,
And although he who receiveth it, does oftentimes offend therein, for that he should yield favour without it,
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yet for the giuer wee know what Salomon saith; A gift in secret pacifieth wrath.
yet for the giver we know what Solomon Says; A gift in secret pacifieth wrath.
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And it doth as well pull downe the heart of him that sendeth it, as mollifie him that receiueth it, which is farre better then that both,
And it does as well pull down the heart of him that sends it, as mollify him that receiveth it, which is Far better then that both,
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or either of them should ranckle and bee inflamed, each against the other.
or either of them should rankle and be inflamed, each against the other.
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And this may suffice to haue been said of this matter, and so of the whole 15. verse.
And this may suffice to have been said of this matter, and so of the Whole 15. verse.
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Vers. 16. And Ehud made him a dagger with two edges, of a cubit length, and he did gird it vnder his raiment vpon his right thigh.
Vers. 16. And Ehud made him a dagger with two edges, of a cubit length, and he did gird it under his raiment upon his right thigh.
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17. And he presented the gift vnto Eglon King of Moab, and Eglon was a vnry fat man.
17. And he presented the gift unto Eglon King of Moab, and Eglon was a vnry fat man.
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18. And when he had now presented the present, he sent away the people that bare the present.
18. And when he had now presented the present, he sent away the people that bore the present.
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19. But he turned againe from the quarries that were by Gilgal, and said, I haue a secret errand to thee O King, who said, keepe silence,
19. But he turned again from the quarries that were by Gilgal, and said, I have a secret errand to thee Oh King, who said, keep silence,
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and all that stood about him went out from him. and all that stood about him went out from him.
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20. Then Ehud came to him (and he sat alone in a sommer parlor which he had) and Ehud said, I haue a message to thee from God.
20. Then Ehud Come to him (and he sat alone in a summer parlour which he had) and Ehud said, I have a message to thee from God.
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Then he arose out of his throne. Then he arose out of his throne.
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EHud, whom God had giuen to the people for a deliuerer, was by the consent of them, chosen to goe with the present to the King of Moab,EHud, whom God had given to the people for a deliverer, was by the consent of them, chosen to go with the present to the King of Moab,
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and he knowing that he was to deliuer the people out of his hands, did thus goe about it;
and he knowing that he was to deliver the people out of his hands, did thus go about it;
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namely, to prouide him a sharpe dagger for more speedy expedition thereof, and girded the same vnder his right thigh, that there might be the lesse suspition of that he intended.
namely, to provide him a sharp dagger for more speedy expedition thereof, and girded the same under his right thigh, that there might be the less suspicion of that he intended.
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For though the danger could not be but very great, and he notwithstanding be doubted not of good successe from God,
For though the danger could not be but very great, and he notwithstanding be doubted not of good success from God,
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yet he cast with himselfe how many and great the perils were in going about it, that he might the wiselier auoid them.
yet he cast with himself how many and great the perils were in going about it, that he might the wiselier avoid them.
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I confesse, that this act that they intended to doe, namely to kill the King of Moab secretly,
I confess, that this act that they intended to do, namely to kill the King of Moab secretly,
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and thus to prouide for it, and to couer it by the present that hee offered him, I confesse (I say) that if God had not called him to it,
and thus to provide for it, and to cover it by the present that he offered him, I confess (I say) that if God had not called him to it,
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and set him about it, it had been an action (in many respects) odious, and highly to be condemned.
and Set him about it, it had been an actium (in many respects) odious, and highly to be condemned.
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But God raising him vp to such an end, hee was approued of him therein,
But God raising him up to such an end, he was approved of him therein,
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and that was his encouragement and emboldening, that God had called him to accomplish that worke.
and that was his encouragement and emboldening, that God had called him to accomplish that work.
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And heere note from that which I haue now said, that this is that which must encourage vs in the difficultest matters;
And Here note from that which I have now said, that this is that which must encourage us in the difficultest matters;
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that we in taking thē in hand, are set a worke by God, and do know, that he is pleased with the things that we goe about:
that we in taking them in hand, Are Set a work by God, and do know, that he is pleased with the things that we go about:
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this (I say) is that which we must be perswaded of, that wee haue him with vs, to the end wee may cheerefully goe through with them.
this (I say) is that which we must be persuaded of, that we have him with us, to the end we may cheerfully go through with them.
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Looke wee carefully to this, and wee shall prosper, and make we it our common practise in our affaires,
Look we carefully to this, and we shall prosper, and make we it our Common practice in our affairs,
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and we shall throughout see good daies.
and we shall throughout see good days.
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But if we haue no allowance from him in doubtfull cases, and much more in such as haue apparant shew of euill, we may not enterprize them any more then Ehud might heere without his warrant.
But if we have no allowance from him in doubtful cases, and much more in such as have apparent show of evil, we may not enterprise them any more then Ehud might Here without his warrant.
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And where wee haue no commandement for that which we take in hand, as in a thing that is indifferent, let vs know our liberty,
And where we have no Commandment for that which we take in hand, as in a thing that is indifferent, let us know our liberty,
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and that wee doe that which wee are perswaded doth please God best, and so wee shall haue peace in that wee goe about.
and that we do that which we Are persuaded does please God best, and so we shall have peace in that we go about.
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But how little this is regarded, and how men take in hand the things which they doe of their owne head,
But how little this is regarded, and how men take in hand the things which they do of their own head,
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and to their owne liking, and how ill successe they haue in such of their actions,
and to their own liking, and how ill success they have in such of their actions,
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as it is lamentable to behold it;
as it is lamentable to behold it;
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so I refer the reader that is desirous to know more of it, to chap. 1. vers. 19 22. where I haue said more of it.
so I refer the reader that is desirous to know more of it, to chap. 1. vers. 19 22. where I have said more of it.
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This be said of the first thing of the three, in sending the present. In this second of the three things, in that he went so well appointed;
This be said of the First thing of the three, in sending the present. In this second of the three things, in that he went so well appointed;
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let vs marke, that when Ehud was sure of good successe in this great worke,
let us mark, that when Ehud was sure of good success in this great work,
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and that God would be with him, hee was not idle nor carelesse, but had greater regard how to goe about in the best manner, furnishing himselfe,
and that God would be with him, he was not idle nor careless, but had greater regard how to go about in the best manner, furnishing himself,
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and prouiding this weapon for the purpose.
and providing this weapon for the purpose.
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Wherein againe wee must learne, that it behoueth vs to vse all good meanes, as diligence, prouidence,
Wherein again we must Learn, that it behooves us to use all good means, as diligence, providence,
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and wisdome, for the well bringing to passe euen of those things wherein God hath promised good successe,
and Wisdom, for the well bringing to pass even of those things wherein God hath promised good success,
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and to bee with vs. Yea and further to doe them with readinesse and cheerfulnesse, as we see we haue good cause, being so wel encouraged.
and to be with us Yea and further to do them with readiness and cheerfulness, as we see we have good cause, being so well encouraged.
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And so all may see, and we our selues may know that we goe not to worke as men of the world doe:
And so all may see, and we our selves may know that we go not to work as men of the world do:
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I meane coldly and deadly, onely for the hope of profit, pleasure, or such like whetting vs on, which are the motiues and perswasions that earthly minded and worldly men haue in doing their busines.
I mean coldly and deadly, only for the hope of profit, pleasure, or such like whetting us on, which Are the motives and persuasions that earthly minded and worldly men have in doing their business.
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And what a grace and blessing is that, in our earthly businesse and common workes, that wee may bee so heauenly minded in them? for much more we may looke and hope to be well assisted,
And what a grace and blessing is that, in our earthly business and Common works, that we may be so heavenly minded in them? for much more we may look and hope to be well assisted,
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as the workes which wee goe about, are more heauenly. But thou maiest reade more of this, Chapter 1. verse. 4.
as the works which we go about, Are more heavenly. But thou Mayest read more of this, Chapter 1. verse. 4.
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The third thing of the three now followeth, which was the presenting of the gift, in carying and offering this present to Eglon the King of Moab, (which seemed, to such as heare of it, no matter commendable, that Ehud should kill him vnder pretence of kindnesse) yet hee intending a further matter thereby,
The third thing of the three now follows, which was the presenting of the gift, in carrying and offering this present to Eglon the King of Moab, (which seemed, to such as hear of it, no matter commendable, that Ehud should kill him under pretence of kindness) yet he intending a further matter thereby,
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then he shewed, to wit, the deliuering of Gods people by killing him their enemie, it was not onely lawfull,
then he showed, to wit, the delivering of God's people by killing him their enemy, it was not only lawful,
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but also praise worthy in him.
but also praise worthy in him.
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And this act of his teacheth, that when we doe such things as are not of best note,
And this act of his Teaches, that when we do such things as Are not of best note,
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nor most commendable in the eyes of men, such as this of Ehud seemed, yet lawfull & allowed of God, we should (if it may be) intend some further and better thing thereby, as Ehud here did.
nor most commendable in the eyes of men, such as this of Ehud seemed, yet lawful & allowed of God, we should (if it may be) intend Some further and better thing thereby, as Ehud Here did.
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And although it haue no effect for the present time;
And although it have no Effect for the present time;
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I meane, that good which we purpose and aime at, yet to wait opportunity to bring it so to passe.
I mean, that good which we purpose and aim At, yet to wait opportunity to bring it so to pass.
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But this wil be better vnderstood by laying it out in particulars. As for example;
But this will be better understood by laying it out in particulars. As for Exampl;
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if a man be in the company of a bad person, which in it selfe is no credit to him, (& yet it is not vnlawfull) or if a man giue almes to a poore man who hath no goodnes in him, (which may be thought of some to be a maintaining of him,) in both these cases and the like, he that I speake of, ought to haue a further reach and meaning, that is, a desire and endeauour to do the parties good;
if a man be in the company of a bad person, which in it self is no credit to him, (& yet it is not unlawful) or if a man give alms to a poor man who hath no Goodness in him, (which may be Thought of Some to be a maintaining of him,) in both these cases and the like, he that I speak of, ought to have a further reach and meaning, that is, a desire and endeavour to do the parties good;
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As in a mans priuate case to take vpon him to reuenge his owne wrong, which belongs to the Magistrate.
As in a men private case to take upon him to revenge his own wrong, which belongs to the Magistrate.
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as to admonish and reproue as there shall be cause seene, or exhort & seeke to draw them (as he shall see best opportunity) to repentance;
as to admonish and reprove as there shall be cause seen, or exhort & seek to draw them (as he shall see best opportunity) to Repentance;
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and thereby to stay all from taking offence thereat. And so I say of all such actions:
and thereby to stay all from taking offence thereat. And so I say of all such actions:
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Hester, as we reade, bad Haman, the enemie of Gods people to a banquet. It was like to sauour ill to the godly that should heare of it: Esther, as we read, bad Haman, the enemy of God's people to a banquet. It was like to savour ill to the godly that should hear of it:
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but at his first comming thither, though she spake nothing against Haman to the King,
but At his First coming thither, though she spoke nothing against Haman to the King,
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yet at the second banquet shee obtained deliuerance to Gods people, who were appointed by Haman to bee slaine:
yet At the second banquet she obtained deliverance to God's people, who were appointed by Haman to be slain:
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and beside that shee procured is ouerthrow.
and beside that she procured is overthrow.
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To both which, she made way by bidding him to the first banquet, and entended it,
To both which, she made Way by bidding him to the First banquet, and intended it,
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though she made no shew then of any such thing. So our Sauiour did eate and drinke with the publicans and sinners.
though she made no show then of any such thing. So our Saviour did eat and drink with the Publicans and Sinners.
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It was hardly thought off by the Pharisies: but he sought their conuersion by it.
It was hardly Thought off by the Pharisees: but he sought their conversion by it.
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Therefore in such actions as haue not the best shew of goodnesse (to the end we may bring no violence to our consciences,
Therefore in such actions as have not the best show of Goodness (to the end we may bring no violence to our Consciences,
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nor disquiet to the godly, and the better also to stop the mouthes of others) it shall bee meete for vs to aime at and intend better things then are seene at the first shew.
nor disquiet to the godly, and the better also to stop the mouths of Others) it shall be meet for us to aim At and intend better things then Are seen At the First show.
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But then it may bee truly said on the contrary, that they who doe things in shew, scarce honest;
But then it may be truly said on the contrary, that they who do things in show, scarce honest;
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as to haunt suspicious places, and the company of those who are of ill note and name,
as to haunt suspicious places, and the company of those who Are of ill note and name,
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and yet meane worse then is seene, namely to practise whoredome, and fall to drunkennesse and ill rule, it may (I say) truly bee affirmed, that such are vile persons, and very bad indeed.
and yet mean Worse then is seen, namely to practise whoredom, and fallen to Drunkenness and ill Rule, it may (I say) truly be affirmed, that such Are vile Persons, and very bade indeed.
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And most of all they who will shew signes of goodnesse, as of loue by friendly familiarity, sobriety and religion,
And most of all they who will show Signs of Goodness, as of love by friendly familiarity, sobriety and Religion,
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and yet spite vs and our holy profession behinde our backes, and carrie themselues leaudly, are of all other the worst.
and yet spite us and our holy profession behind our backs, and carry themselves lewdly, Are of all other the worst.
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But to returne, the like we see in Iehu, who although he seemed cruell to the view of the world in murthering the house of Ahab, yet hauing an eye to the calling of God, went through it with courage, which was to be commended.
But to return, the like we see in Iehu, who although he seemed cruel to the view of the world in murdering the house of Ahab, yet having an eye to the calling of God, went through it with courage, which was to be commended.
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But heere must bee a caueat obserued, that is, that no man presume by these examples to enterprize such like matters without warrant from God, alleaging for himselfe that his end is good and profitable:
But Here must be a caveat observed, that is, that no man presume by these Examples to enterprise such like matters without warrant from God, alleging for himself that his end is good and profitable:
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this is to go to worke of our own head, yea to call euill good, and to doe euill, that good may come of it.
this is to go to work of our own head, yea to call evil good, and to do evil, that good may come of it.
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when the thing is lawfull (as we see in that act of the two tribes and an halfe building an altar) so when we haue no word to beare vs out, we runne into the lapse and offend against the expresse prohibition of the Scriptures, which is, [ Thou shalt not do thine owne will, ] whereas that it is written, we should auoide all appearance of euill.
when the thing is lawful (as we see in that act of the two tribes and an half building an altar) so when we have no word to bear us out, we run into the lapse and offend against the express prohibition of the Scriptures, which is, [ Thou shalt not do thine own will, ] whereas that it is written, we should avoid all appearance of evil.
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It is not vnlawfull simply for a good man to bee in the company of one that is euill;
It is not unlawful simply for a good man to be in the company of one that is evil;
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but this excuseth not him, who obserueth no circumstances herein, but shall associate himselfe with such as are of bad note, in gaming, drinking,
but this excuseth not him, who observeth no Circumstances herein, but shall associate himself with such as Are of bad note, in gaming, drinking,
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or haunting of suspected places (as I haue said) although he abuse the extraordinary fact of Hester, and the example of our Sauiour,
or haunting of suspected places (as I have said) although he abuse the extraordinary fact of Esther, and the Exampl of our Saviour,
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or pretend (as some will) the good of the party.
or pretend (as Some will) the good of the party.
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But as Ehud was appointed to present the gift to the King of Moab, so it is said heere hee did:
But as Ehud was appointed to present the gift to the King of Moab, so it is said Here he did:
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which wee know was a great honour and credit vnto him. And he was worthie of it, who did afterward aduenture so great danger with it.
which we know was a great honour and credit unto him. And he was worthy of it, who did afterwards adventure so great danger with it.
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So God alloweth to them that serue him in high places, and performe great duties in Church and Common-wealth, hee alloweth them much credit, honour, and dignitie.
So God alloweth to them that serve him in high places, and perform great duties in Church and Commonwealth, he alloweth them much credit, honour, and dignity.
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And for the one as Princes and noble persons, such as Dauid, was, Salomon, Hezechia, and Iosia, with Moses, Ioshua and others, haue enioyed the same, in respect of some that were as great as they, but not as godly:
And for the one as Princes and noble Persons, such as David, was, Solomon, Hezekiah, and Josiah, with Moses, Ioshua and Others, have enjoyed the same, in respect of Some that were as great as they, but not as godly:
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Euen so it is with vs:
Even so it is with us:
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For they that truly honour and fauour learning, and good ministers, and make much of them that feare the Lord;
For they that truly honour and favour learning, and good Ministers, and make much of them that Fear the Lord;
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resisting and opposing the common aduersary; they are highly honoured of the Church of God: and so it is also in the ministery:
resisting and opposing the Common adversary; they Are highly honoured of the Church of God: and so it is also in the Ministry:
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for (as the Apostle saith) they that rule well, are worthie of double honour:
for (as the Apostle Says) they that Rule well, Are worthy of double honour:
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If they labour painfully and faithfully in the word, and goe before their flocke, as good sheepheards,
If they labour painfully and faithfully in the word, and go before their flock, as good shepherds,
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and so rule and guide them by both, and by other censures, as occasion shall be offered, they worthily enioy loue and reuerence, with the fruit of both, as credit, and maintenance.
and so Rule and guide them by both, and by other censures, as occasion shall be offered, they worthily enjoy love and Reverence, with the fruit of both, as credit, and maintenance.
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And good reason there is why it should be so with both: for the one laboureth and watcheth directly for the peoples soules:
And good reason there is why it should be so with both: for the one Laboureth and watches directly for the peoples Souls:
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the other, in their kinde and place, for the maintenance of their peace, liues, and goods.
the other, in their kind and place, for the maintenance of their peace, lives, and goods.
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And that which I say of these I may say proportionably of meaner persons, and lower places:
And that which I say of these I may say proportionably of meaner Persons, and lower places:
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that as they doe seruice to God in their liues, places and employments;
that as they do service to God in their lives, places and employments;
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so are they of greater account, and more set by, (and well worthy) then other who doe not so.
so Are they of greater account, and more Set by, (and well worthy) then other who do not so.
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For their care, faithfulnesse, and trauell for the honour of God is much;
For their care, faithfulness, and travel for the honour of God is much;
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and the Lord hath promised to honour them who honour him, and to leaue the other without honour.
and the Lord hath promised to honour them who honour him, and to leave the other without honour.
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And so it was heere, that Ehud had great honour in that he was appointed to deliuer the Present to Eglon the King of Moab:
And so it was Here, that Ehud had great honour in that he was appointed to deliver the Present to Eglon the King of Moab:
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And who worthier then he? For beside his other many worthy acts that he did for the peoples peace and deliuerance:
And who Worthier then he? For beside his other many worthy acts that he did for the peoples peace and deliverance:
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who among them all would haue aduentured their liues for the rest? Of whom it may bee said,
who among them all would have adventured their lives for the rest? Of whom it may be said,
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as Pharaoh said of Ioseph: when he directed him how to prouide in the seuen yeeres of plenty,
as Pharaoh said of Ioseph: when he directed him how to provide in the seuen Years of plenty,
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for the seuen yeeres of famine, a wise man that should bee fit for that businesse;
for the seuen Years of famine, a wise man that should be fit for that business;
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Pharaoh said to his seruants, where shall wee finde a man of vnderstanding like this? let him bee set ouer the land of Egypt about this worke.Pharaoh said to his Servants, where shall we find a man of understanding like this? let him be Set over the land of Egypt about this work.
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Heere the holy Story setting this downe, that Ehud presented the gift to Eglon, addeth this, that he was a very fat man, which may seeme to be vttered to no end, seeing it is neither set downe to his commendation, nor to his discommendation;
Here the holy Story setting this down, that Ehud presented the gift to Eglon, adds this, that he was a very fat man, which may seem to be uttered to no end, seeing it is neither Set down to his commendation, nor to his discommendation;
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but this is mentioned, that we may see a reason of that which is in the 22. verse.
but this is mentioned, that we may see a reason of that which is in the 22. verse.
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And as it is not commended or discommended in him;
And as it is not commended or discommended in him;
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so by occasion heereof, this I will say, that fatnesse of body is to bee thought of,
so by occasion hereof, this I will say, that fatness of body is to be Thought of,
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as a thing neither with a man nor against him in it selfe. For some are more disposed thereto naturally then other, though they haue both one diet,
as a thing neither with a man nor against him in it self. For Some Are more disposed thereto naturally then other, though they have both one diet,
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and alike kinde of easie life;
and alike kind of easy life;
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euen as we see how one tree waxeth great and tall in the same soyle, where another is both small and low,
even as we see how one tree Waxes great and tall in the same soil, where Another is both small and low,
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as one Oke in comparison of another. But where men are naturally apt thereto, good keeping doth set one forward.
as one Oak in comparison of Another. But where men Are naturally apt thereto, good keeping does Set one forward.
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And therefore no maruell that it is so with such as liue deliciously, eating and drinking,
And Therefore no marvel that it is so with such as live deliciously, eating and drinking,
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and vsing other liberty at their pleasure. But this may not bee spoken without vse and profit:
and using other liberty At their pleasure. But this may not be spoken without use and profit:
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this let vs learne, that such, either Ministers or other as giue ouer themselues, and let the bridle loose to excesse in eating, drinking, sleeping, playing, idlenesse, ease,
this let us Learn, that such, either Ministers or other as give over themselves, and let the bridle lose to excess in eating, drinking, sleeping, playing, idleness, ease,
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and such like, and get fat that way, may little reioyce in it, and shall wish that they had by labour in their callings,
and such like, and get fat that Way, may little rejoice in it, and shall wish that they had by labour in their callings,
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and other good meanes, taken themselues downe, as Paul chastized his body, or at least haue good testimony that they haue not growne to that point through their owne sinne;
and other good means, taken themselves down, as Paul Chastised his body, or At least have good testimony that they have not grown to that point through their own sin;
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therefore that prouerbe is vsed by Paul against the Cretians, out of Epimenides, The Cretians are alway ••ers, euill beasts, slow bellies or Epicures. Therefore that proverb is used by Paul against the Cretians, out of Epimenides, The Cretians Are always ••ers, evil beasts, slow bellies or Epicureans.
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And their commendation shall be no greater, who in the profession of the Gospell, fat themselues through idlenesse, sloth, ease seeking,
And their commendation shall be no greater, who in the profession of the Gospel, fat themselves through idleness, sloth, ease seeking,
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and shunning labour in their callings. And this of Ehuds first going to Eglon to deliuer the Present.
and shunning labour in their callings. And this of Ehuds First going to Eglon to deliver the Present.
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The second followeth, in which he slue him. Wherein we may obserue, first his conueighing home of the men that came with him,
The second follows, in which he slew him. Wherein we may observe, First his conveying home of the men that Come with him,
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and brought the Present (which he deliuered) that they might be out of perill,
and brought the Present (which he Delivered) that they might be out of peril,
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when he should doe that worke of God, so full of difficulty and danger.
when he should do that work of God, so full of difficulty and danger.
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Secondly, how he came backe againe to Eglon, telling him he had a secret errand and message to him,
Secondly, how he Come back again to Eglon, telling him he had a secret errand and message to him,
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and this was to remoue the company which attended on the King, from the place of his presence.
and this was to remove the company which attended on the King, from the place of his presence.
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Thirdly, when hee had obtained that, hee repeated his words, adding this, that his message was from God, that so the King might attend to it with more reuerence (as hee did,
Thirdly, when he had obtained that, he repeated his words, adding this, that his message was from God, that so the King might attend to it with more Reverence (as he did,
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and in token thereof stood vp,) and that he might the lesse suspect any danger,
and in token thereof stood up,) and that he might the less suspect any danger,
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and Ehud might haue aduantage thereby, the more easily to dispatch him. Thus much is in these three verses.
and Ehud might have advantage thereby, the more Easily to dispatch him. Thus much is in these three Verses.
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Concerning the first, of sending away the people vnto the quarries, a place where stones were digged vp, neare to Gilgal, a city of the Israelites neare Iordan.
Concerning the First, of sending away the people unto the quarries, a place where stones were dug up, near to Gilgal, a City of the Israelites near Iordan.
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In that he followed them after the present was deliuered, till they were past danger, he respected many things;
In that he followed them After the present was Delivered, till they were passed danger, he respected many things;
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and namely, that he might bee freer from care of them, as also lest their tarying still whiles he went about that worke, might haue been a meanes of bewraying it;
and namely, that he might be freer from care of them, as also lest their tarrying still while he went about that work, might have been a means of bewraying it;
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and further he was loth to bring any more into danger then hee must needs.
and further he was loath to bring any more into danger then he must needs.
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All these reasons moued him to send the people away, and tended to the quiet and peace of his conscience.
All these Reasons moved him to send the people away, and tended to the quiet and peace of his conscience.
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And his example herein ought to bee our instruction;
And his Exampl herein ought to be our instruction;
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that wee may learne to goe about waighty matters with all possible deepe and due consideration, wisedome,
that we may Learn to go about weighty matters with all possible deep and due consideration, Wisdom,
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and warinesse, as Ehud heere did.
and wariness, as Ehud Here did.
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And if we be not sufficient of our selues hereunto, then take wee aduice of those that be wiser then we.
And if we be not sufficient of our selves hereunto, then take we Advice of those that be Wiser then we.
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For the which purpose Salomon saith, Without counsell thoughts come to naught, but in the multitude of counsellors, there is stedfastnesse. So we must bee sure that speciall care bee vsed,
For the which purpose Solomon Says, Without counsel thoughts come to nought, but in the multitude of counsellors, there is steadfastness. So we must be sure that special care be used,
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as I haue said, that when great and waighty businesse is imposed vpon vs, all possible regard be had to see it well brought to passe, and gone about.
as I have said, that when great and weighty business is imposed upon us, all possible regard be had to see it well brought to pass, and gone about.
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This lesson being ill learned of Peter, Christs beloued Apostle, may warne vs, by the exceeding danger that befell him thereby, to put it better in practise.
This Lesson being ill learned of Peter, Christ Beloved Apostle, may warn us, by the exceeding danger that befell him thereby, to put it better in practice.
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For when Christ told him of a most waighty matter; namely, that hee should denie him:
For when christ told him of a most weighty matter; namely, that he should deny him:
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Peter most sleightly regarded it, answering rashly without consideration, that he so little feared that which Christ told him of, that he was ready to goe to prison, and to death with him: Peter most slightly regarded it, answering rashly without consideration, that he so little feared that which christ told him of, that he was ready to go to prison, and to death with him:
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and so resting in his bold answere, and deceiueable confidence that he had of his owne strength,
and so resting in his bold answer, and deceivable confidence that he had of his own strength,
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for want of aduised deliberation, he fell into the sinne that his Master foretold him off,
for want of advised deliberation, he fell into the sin that his Master foretold him off,
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and by a very small occasion, denied him indeed: and so his example is set downe and left to vs, to learne wisedome thereby.
and by a very small occasion, denied him indeed: and so his Exampl is Set down and left to us, to Learn Wisdom thereby.
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Moses did otherwise and farre better:Moses did otherwise and Far better:
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for when he was told that he must be sent to Pharaoh by the Lord to doe his message vnto him, which seemed to him ouer difficult and waighty,
for when he was told that he must be sent to Pharaoh by the Lord to do his message unto him, which seemed to him over difficult and weighty,
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yet considering thereof aduisedly, when he saw it was imposed vpon him by the Lord, hee stouped to it, fitted himselfe for it accordingly,
yet considering thereof advisedly, when he saw it was imposed upon him by the Lord, he stooped to it, fitted himself for it accordingly,
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and well discharged it, and prospered.
and well discharged it, and prospered.
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And let these two examples bee duely weighed and regarded of vs, though contrary the one to the other:
And let these two Examples be duly weighed and regarded of us, though contrary the one to the other:
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and the more vrge vs to practise this doctrine:
and the more urge us to practise this Doctrine:
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and otherwise let vs not maruell that we thriue not in our waighty attempts, if God be not reuerently harkened vnto in his watchword and warnings,
and otherwise let us not marvel that we thrive not in our weighty attempts, if God be not reverently hearkened unto in his watchword and Warnings,
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and (as it is most meet) duely attended vpon of vs. And this for the generall.
and (as it is most meet) duly attended upon of us And this for the general.
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Now particularly let this teach vs, that in doing those actions, which specially tend to the glory of God, we haue an eye also to the good of our brother.
Now particularly let this teach us, that in doing those actions, which specially tend to the glory of God, we have an eye also to the good of our brother.
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Let vs carrie our selues so in our zeale toward God, that in the meane season wee neglect not dutie toward men,
Let us carry our selves so in our zeal towards God, that in the mean season we neglect not duty towards men,
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neither cause our loue towards our brethren to bee called into question. This is to build in heauen, and pull downe as fast vpon earth. Ehud heere did farre otherwise.
neither cause our love towards our brothers to be called into question. This is to built in heaven, and pull down as fast upon earth. Ehud Here did Far otherwise.
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It was highly commendable in Paul, and became him well, that he desired King Agrippas conuersion, without enioyning him with that benefit, his owne bands.
It was highly commendable in Paul, and became him well, that he desired King Agrippas conversion, without enjoining him with that benefit, his own bans.
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And it becommeth vs to be so wisely feruent in Gods cause, that yet wee would not willingly hazard the safety, liberty, credit, wealth and welfare of others, by our zeale and suffering for it:
And it becomes us to be so wisely fervent in God's cause, that yet we would not willingly hazard the safety, liberty, credit, wealth and welfare of Others, by our zeal and suffering for it:
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nay rather, (if there because) redeeme their freedome by our owne damage and detriment.
nay rather, (if there Because) Redeem their freedom by our own damage and detriment.
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Many are of this preposterous opinion, that because they thinke themselues strong enough to vndergoe trouble and reproch for the Gospell, and a good cause;
Many Are of this preposterous opinion, that Because they think themselves strong enough to undergo trouble and reproach for the Gospel, and a good cause;
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therefore they looke that all other zealous persons should doe so too, and are ready to censure them sharpely who are not as they themselues seeme to be, not regarding their weaknesse (who not finding themselues fit to beare the burthen, should bee pitied in that behalfe:
Therefore they look that all other zealous Persons should do so too, and Are ready to censure them sharply who Are not as they themselves seem to be, not regarding their weakness (who not finding themselves fit to bear the burden, should be pitied in that behalf:
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or else they thinke that it is a discredit to their good cause, to suffer for it alone:
or Else they think that it is a discredit to their good cause, to suffer for it alone:
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and thus they winde them into a dangerous snare with themselues by drawing them to promise and vndertake that which they be vnfit for.
and thus they wind them into a dangerous snare with themselves by drawing them to promise and undertake that which they be unfit for.
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Whereas we reade that some of the ancient, and some of our late Martyrs, who wisely and charitably tendring the peace and good of their weake brethren, resolued to beare the brunt themselues,
Whereas we read that Some of the ancient, and Some of our late Martyrs, who wisely and charitably tendering the peace and good of their weak brothers, resolved to bear the brunt themselves,
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and counselled them to prouide for their conscience, by flight from persecution, if they felt not themselues fit to goe vnder it.
and counseled them to provide for their conscience, by flight from persecution, if they felt not themselves fit to go under it.
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For the rest, looke in the next Sermon.
For the rest, look in the next Sermon.
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THE ONE AND TWENTIETH SERMON WHICH IS THE FIFTH ON THE THIRD CHAPter of the booke of IVDGES.
THE ONE AND TWENTIETH SERMON WHICH IS THE FIFTH ON THE THIRD CHAPter of the book of JUDGES.
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OF Ehud it followeth still of his conueying away the men when the Present was deliuered, that all inconuenience might bee auoided on both parts:
OF Ehud it follows still of his conveying away the men when the Present was Delivered, that all inconvenience might be avoided on both parts:
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of whom let vs learne, not onely to bee warie that wee bewray not secrets vndiscreetly to any (which hee wisely preuented by sending them away) and therefore much more not to many:
of whom let us Learn, not only to be wary that we bewray not secrets undiscreetly to any (which he wisely prevented by sending them away) and Therefore much more not to many:
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But also as he did, so let vs doe;
But also as he did, so let us doe;
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it agreeing with the rule of charity, namely, that if danger trouble, or sorrow must needs ensue and follow by doing such things which wee goe about,
it agreeing with the Rule of charity, namely, that if danger trouble, or sorrow must needs ensue and follow by doing such things which we go about,
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and must needs take in hand, yet let our care be that the trouble bee no more to any then it must needs be,
and must needs take in hand, yet let our care be that the trouble be no more to any then it must needs be,
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nor the danger or heauines take hold of no more then must of necessity haue their part therein.
nor the danger or heaviness take hold of no more then must of necessity have their part therein.
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As Ehud saw the burthen lay vpon him, hee might if hee would, haue laid it vpon other beside himselfe,
As Ehud saw the burden lay upon him, he might if he would, have laid it upon other beside himself,
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but that in no wise hee would doe, but sent the rest of the company home, that they might be out of danger.
but that in no wise he would do, but sent the rest of the company home, that they might be out of danger.
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Which thing I well remember our Sauiour also most carefully practised, and that with no lesse tender loue and kindnesse toward his weake Disciples.
Which thing I well Remember our Saviour also most carefully practised, and that with no less tender love and kindness towards his weak Disciples.
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For when the Priests and Iewes with their band of souldiers came to apprehend and take him, they telling him,
For when the Priests and Iewes with their band of Soldiers Come to apprehend and take him, they telling him,
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when he demanded of them whom they sought, that they sought him:
when he demanded of them whom they sought, that they sought him:
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hee answered them, If ye seeke me, let these (meaning his Disciples) goe their way: and the reason of that speech was, that they might escape danger.
he answered them, If you seek me, let these (meaning his Disciples) go their Way: and the reason of that speech was, that they might escape danger.
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Much like to both these examples, was the doing of the Shunamite in the second booke of the Kings.
Much like to both these Examples, was the doing of the Shunamite in the second book of the Kings.
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For when her child was dead, which the Prophet Elisha obtained of God for her, shee hauing none before,
For when her child was dead, which the Prophet Elisha obtained of God for her, she having none before,
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and shee knowing and beleeuing, that it should be restored to life againe vnto her;
and she knowing and believing, that it should be restored to life again unto her;
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when she had talked with the Prophet, and made her moue and complaint vnto him, which shee saw shee might doe, when she had talked with the Prophet, and made her move and complaint unto him, which she saw she might do,
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and yet returne home againe the same day:
and yet return home again the same day:
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what did shee, thinke wee? Surely this, shee locked vp the dead child in the Prophets chamber, (which shee had perswaded her husband to build for him in their owne habitation, to rest at,
what did she, think we? Surely this, she locked up the dead child in the prophets chamber, (which she had persuaded her husband to built for him in their own habitation, to rest At,
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when hee passed by) and made his death knowne to none, lest trouble and sorrow should thereby haue been caused to the whole family,
when he passed by) and made his death known to none, lest trouble and sorrow should thereby have been caused to the Whole family,
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and neighbours thereabout, and by faith had the child restored aliue vnto her againe.
and neighbours thereabouts, and by faith had the child restored alive unto her again.
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The griefe and care for it must needs light on her, and she sustained it her selfe,
The grief and care for it must needs Light on her, and she sustained it her self,
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and would haue no other to sorrow for it, or be troubled about it.
and would have no other to sorrow for it, or be troubled about it.
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But our sinne about this thing is great, that when wee might with a little trouble to our selues, free and ease many other,
But our sin about this thing is great, that when we might with a little trouble to our selves, free and ease many other,
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yet wee raise and procure it to other also: yea and wee bee not satisfied, vnlesse they smart as well as we.
yet we raise and procure it to other also: yea and we be not satisfied, unless they smart as well as we.
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So farre are we off from regarding other, and from seeking their peace, who would liue peaceably by vs. As for example, it is commonly to be seene,
So Far Are we off from regarding other, and from seeking their peace, who would live peaceably by us As for Exampl, it is commonly to be seen,
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how many rough and boysterous husbands grieue and disquiet both wise and family, by their loud and vnbeseeming as well as vnseasonable complaints and outcryings, (whereby they disquiet the whole family) for some ouersight which they espy;
how many rough and boisterous Husbands grieve and disquiet both wise and family, by their loud and unbeseeming as well as unseasonable complaints and outcryings, (whereby they disquiet the Whole family) for Some oversight which they espy;
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yea they haue oft times no cause at all to doe so;
yea they have oft times no cause At all to do so;
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or at least if they had any iust cause to be grieued, yet a little patience and bearing with the trespassers (as the cause requireth) and sober and kinde telling them of it, might haue done farre more good,
or At least if they had any just cause to be grieved, yet a little patience and bearing with the trespassers (as the cause requires) and Sobrium and kind telling them of it, might have done Far more good,
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and haue kept the whole family quiet.
and have kept the Whole family quiet.
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The same I may say of the wife, if she be giuen to waspishnesse, and bee shrewish, hot,
The same I may say of the wife, if she be given to waspishness, and be shrewish, hight,
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and wrathfull, who thereby troubleth both husband and the whole house: and this accusation reacheth yet further;
and wrathful, who thereby Troubles both husband and the Whole house: and this accusation reaches yet further;
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euen to the spitefull and malicious, who are not onely oft iarring, and at strife with their neighbours vpon small or no occasions,
even to the spiteful and malicious, who Are not only oft jarring, and At strife with their neighbours upon small or no occasions,
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but are ready to sue them at the law for euery trifle, and so trouble both them, and themselues also.
but Are ready to sue them At the law for every trifle, and so trouble both them, and themselves also.
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Whereas the vertuous Queene Hester beholding how shee was the onely hope and helpe vnder God of the Churches deliuerance from Hamans plot and deuising to wast and destroy it vtterly;
Whereas the virtuous Queen Esther beholding how she was the only hope and help under God of the Churches deliverance from Hamans plot and devising to wast and destroy it utterly;
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tooke vpon her the going about it, though it was with most likely perill of her life,
took upon her the going about it, though it was with most likely peril of her life,
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and that without the hurt of any one beside; saying in so doubtfull a case, If I perish, I perish.
and that without the hurt of any one beside; saying in so doubtful a case, If I perish, I perish.
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Yea Saul himselfe, who yet had no commendation through the story for vprightnesse and goodnesse, would not suffer any of the murmurers and repiners against his entring in, to bee punished at his first comming to his kingdome,
Yea Saul himself, who yet had no commendation through the story for uprightness and Goodness, would not suffer any of the murmurers and repiners against his entering in, to be punished At his First coming to his Kingdom,
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as some would haue had it, but chose rather to put vp the disgrace, saying: there shall no man die this day;
as Some would have had it, but chosen rather to put up the disgrace, saying: there shall no man die this day;
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for to day the Lord hath saued Israel.
for to day the Lord hath saved Israel.
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And this by occasion of Ehuas sending the people away that went with him, being the first of the three things mentioned, to be contained in these 3. verses.
And this by occasion of Ehuas sending the people away that went with him, being the First of the three things mentioned, to be contained in these 3. Verses.
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Now followeth the second thing, to wit, of Ehuds second going to Eglon, and what he said.
Now follows the second thing, to wit, of Ehuds second going to Eglon, and what he said.
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Hee returned in hast from the place neere Gilgal in the land of Israel, whither hee had conducted the people, which could not bee farre from the place where King Eglon lay:
He returned in haste from the place near Gilgal in the land of Israel, whither he had conducted the people, which could not be Far from the place where King Eglon lay:
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for hee hauing brought the Israelites into subiection to him;
for he having brought the Israelites into subjection to him;
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it is cleere thot he lay neere their borders, the better to see them kept vnder:
it is clear thot he lay near their borders, the better to see them kept under:
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and he comming to him, told him hee had a message which was of secresie to doe vnto him.
and he coming to him, told him he had a message which was of secrecy to do unto him.
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Whereat the King required him to stay the vttering of it, till the company standing by, were commanded out of the place.
Whereat the King required him to stay the uttering of it, till the company standing by, were commanded out of the place.
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For hee hauing so lately receiued a present at his hand, had no suspition of any trechery to be intended by him.
For he having so lately received a present At his hand, had no suspicion of any treachery to be intended by him.
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And telling him that his message was from God, hee stood vp to doe reuerence at that name:
And telling him that his message was from God, he stood up to do Reverence At that name:
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and so by this meanes he had the way made more easie for him, and the better opportunitie to doe the worke he went about.
and so by this means he had the Way made more easy for him, and the better opportunity to do the work he went about.
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And in these two verses we may see, considering that the Lord called Ehud to this worke,
And in these two Verses we may see, considering that the Lord called Ehud to this work,
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for the destroying of that his peoples enemy, and to deliuer them out of his hands, (for else it had been a most bloody and trecherous act) we may see (I say) the courage and confidence that was in him, to aduenture that great danger that hee did, by going about to kill Eglon the King:
for the destroying of that his peoples enemy, and to deliver them out of his hands, (for Else it had been a most bloody and treacherous act) we may see (I say) the courage and confidence that was in him, to adventure that great danger that he did, by going about to kill Eglon the King:
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who, if before his attempt he had been detected and found out, had been put (who doubteth?) to most extreme tortures among enemies,
who, if before his attempt he had been detected and found out, had been put (who doubteth?) to most extreme tortures among enemies,
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and no friend of his standing by or in presence. And what had hee to vphold himselfe by, in that great difficulty and fearfull danger,
and no friend of his standing by or in presence. And what had he to uphold himself by, in that great difficulty and fearful danger,
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but his trust in God, and confidence, that hee who laid that worke vpon him, would bring him well through it? And yet how hard a thing it was for him, who seeth not,
but his trust in God, and confidence, that he who laid that work upon him, would bring him well through it? And yet how hard a thing it was for him, who sees not,
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if he will rightly consider it, in that difficulty and great straite that hee was in, to beleeue that God would make way for him,
if he will rightly Consider it, in that difficulty and great strait that he was in, to believe that God would make Way for him,
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and enable him to such a worke, all likelihoode thereof being taken away.
and enable him to such a work, all likelihood thereof being taken away.
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And this teacheth vs, what the nature of faith & confidence is, whersoeuer, and in whomsoeuer it is to be found:
And this Teaches us, what the nature of faith & confidence is, wheresoever, and in whomsoever it is to be found:
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that they looke not vpon things that are seene, which may-work deadly discouragement and anguish:
that they look not upon things that Are seen, which may-work deadly discouragement and anguish:
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but vpon that which is not seene with mortal eye, and that is Gods power and willingnesse ready at hand to helpe vs forward,
but upon that which is not seen with Mortal eye, and that is God's power and willingness ready At hand to help us forward,
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and to encourage vs (to waite for the accomplishing of that which we beleeue and looke for) in our greatest need.
and to encourage us (to wait for the accomplishing of that which we believe and look for) in our greatest need.
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This it was that animated and strengthened Ehud to attempt this dangerous worke.
This it was that animated and strengthened Ehud to attempt this dangerous work.
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And this faith and confidence hartened and emboldened the Priests, when the Lord by Ioshua commanded them for their passing into the land of Canaan, to set their feet on the water, to goe ouer the riuer Iordan, (how vnlikely soeuer it was) their beleeuing (I say) the Lord by the mouth of Ioshua, that a way should be made for them to passe through safely,
And this faith and confidence heartened and emboldened the Priests, when the Lord by Ioshua commanded them for their passing into the land of Canaan, to Set their feet on the water, to go over the river Iordan, (how unlikely soever it was) their believing (I say) the Lord by the Mouth of Ioshua, that a Way should be made for them to pass through safely,
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as on dry land, euen that it was that hartened them to doe it, who yet in so doing, must of necessity haue been drowned by mans reason and iudgement.
as on dry land, even that it was that heartened them to do it, who yet in so doing, must of necessity have been drowned by men reason and judgement.
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and of Eglons behauiour thereat, as it is heere set downe, let vs consider: of which, this I say;
and of Eglons behaviour thereat, as it is Here Set down, let us Consider: of which, this I say;
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And this faith made Peter bold to pronounce to the lame and diseased, euen while they lay visited, to pronounce (I say) in the hearing of all that stood by,
And this faith made Peter bold to pronounce to the lame and diseased, even while they lay visited, to pronounce (I say) in the hearing of all that stood by,
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when he saw no likelihood thereof appeare: Iesus Christ maketh you whole, arise and walke.
when he saw no likelihood thereof appear: Iesus christ makes you Whole, arise and walk.
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For hee beleeued Christ who had said to him that he should worke a miracle, whensoeuer it was expedient,
For he believed christ who had said to him that he should work a miracle, whensoever it was expedient,
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and that faith made him bold to say so:
and that faith made him bold to say so:
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whereas if that had not been immediately done indeed, which he foresaid should come to passe, that the parties should bee healed;
whereas if that had not been immediately done indeed, which he foresaid should come to pass, that the parties should be healed;
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he should haue been vtterly discredited, and laughed to scorne, and cast out from mens company, as a deceiuer.
he should have been utterly discredited, and laughed to scorn, and cast out from men's company, as a deceiver.
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This faith made the holy Martyrs yeeld their bodies to the fire, for the defence of Gods truth,
This faith made the holy Martyrs yield their bodies to the fire, for the defence of God's truth,
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while they beleeued, not onely that they should bee receiued after into glory; but also that God would strengthen them for the present time to endure the flame.
while they believed, not only that they should be received After into glory; but also that God would strengthen them for the present time to endure the flame.
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And this it is that inableth vs to suffer the hardnesse which wee willingly sustaine throughout our liues,
And this it is that enableth us to suffer the hardness which we willingly sustain throughout our lives,
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euen this, that we trust and rest perswaded, that God will bring vs well through it,
even this, that we trust and rest persuaded, that God will bring us well through it,
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and afterwards receiue vs into his eternall kingdome. Which caused Saint Paul to vtter these words:
and afterwards receive us into his Eternal Kingdom. Which caused Saint Paul to utter these words:
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Why weepe ye thus, and rend my heart? for I am resolued and ready not to bee bound onely, Why weep you thus, and rend my heart? for I am resolved and ready not to be bound only,
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but also to die at Ierusalem for the name of the Lord Iesus: but also to die At Ierusalem for the name of the Lord Iesus:
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and euen so he taught, writing to Timothy; Therefore we suffer because we beleeue in the liuing God, who is the sauiour of all,
and even so he taught, writing to Timothy; Therefore we suffer Because we believe in the living God, who is the Saviour of all,
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but especially of them that beleeue. but especially of them that believe.
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And this of Ehud in these two verses, and of his words spoken to the King.
And this of Ehud in these two Verses, and of his words spoken to the King.
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and as for such as aske why he deluded the King with a lie, while hee went about to kill him, seeing hee vttered no message to him at all;
and as for such as ask why he deluded the King with a lie, while he went about to kill him, seeing he uttered no message to him At all;
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when yet hee told him hee had a message from God vnto him: to them I answere;
when yet he told him he had a message from God unto him: to them I answer;
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the word which is translated message or errand, doth not onely signifie a word or message by mouth,
the word which is translated message or errand, does not only signify a word or message by Mouth,
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but also a thing or deed, such as that was which he did vnto him;
but also a thing or deed, such as that was which he did unto him;
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for he was sent from God to kill him, euen as among the Latines, Verbum & res. Quid hoc verbi est? Quid hoc rei est? both are one.
for he was sent from God to kill him, even as among the Latins, Verbum & Rest. Quid hoc verbi est? Quid hoc rei est? both Are one.
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Now followeth the third thing, and that is in this 20. verse, namely, of Ehuds last words to the King immediately before he killed him,
Now follows the third thing, and that is in this 20. verse, namely, of Ehuds last words to the King immediately before he killed him,
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In that he should so simply hearken to, and beleeue him, admit him into his secret parlour,
In that he should so simply harken to, and believe him, admit him into his secret parlour,
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and that Ehud being a stranger, should neither be suspected, nor searched (as the manner is,
and that Ehud being a stranger, should neither be suspected, nor searched (as the manner is,
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and great reason was for it) before hee should haue accesse to the King,
and great reason was for it) before he should have access to the King,
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and that none of all the Kings attendants should aduise such a matter, that hee should not bee suffered to stand on his feet before the King, which was more suspitious,) but rather commanded to bee vpon his knees before him,
and that none of all the Kings attendants should advise such a matter, that he should not be suffered to stand on his feet before the King, which was more suspicious,) but rather commanded to be upon his knees before him,
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and then that hee should cause his owne company to goe out of the place, and leaue them two onely together;
and then that he should cause his own company to go out of the place, and leave them two only together;
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but especially to let Ehud depart, before they saw all to be wel:
but especially to let Ehud depart, before they saw all to be well:
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These (I say) and such like, if the Lord had not blinded, and cast a myst before them, could neuer haue passed as they did.
These (I say) and such like, if the Lord had not blinded, and cast a mist before them, could never have passed as they did.
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And we may say, it was much like that which we reade of Abner, captaine of Sauls hoast, and all his men;
And we may say, it was much like that which we read of Abner, captain of Saul's host, and all his men;
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to wit, that when he imagined that Dauid pursued him, and sought his life, and should therefore haue more specially watched and attended the Kings person, then at other times;
to wit, that when he imagined that David pursued him, and sought his life, and should Therefore have more specially watched and attended the Kings person, then At other times;
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yet that euen then all the armie should be asleepe together where they lay; in so much that Dauid challenged Abner for it;
yet that even then all the army should be asleep together where they lay; in so much that David challenged Abner for it;
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was it not admirable? For it could not haue been so in any reason,
was it not admirable? For it could not have been so in any reason,
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except God had cast a sleepe vpon them, to the end that Dauids integrity and innocency toward Saul, might be knowne,
except God had cast a sleep upon them, to the end that David integrity and innocency towards Saul, might be known,
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when there was seene no other way to shew it, and all saw (that would) how he might haue killed Saul.
when there was seen no other Way to show it, and all saw (that would) how he might have killed Saul.
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And hereby let vs learne, that when God will haue any worke wrought, or any thing brought to passe for his glory, the good of his Church,
And hereby let us Learn, that when God will have any work wrought, or any thing brought to pass for his glory, the good of his Church,
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or destruction of his enemies, he hauing many waies to bring it to passe, will effect it through infinite difficulties, without our troubling our selues about it.
or destruction of his enemies, he having many ways to bring it to pass, will Effect it through infinite difficulties, without our troubling our selves about it.
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For his prouidence alway ministreth to, and makes way for his purpose till it be executed.
For his providence always Ministereth to, and makes Way for his purpose till it be executed.
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Dauid was so coped in by Saul at one time, that there seemed no hope of escape:David was so coped in by Saul At one time, that there seemed no hope of escape:
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but then the Lord whistled him away, and set him about other businesse.
but then the Lord whistled him away, and Set him about other business.
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What lets and discouragements (thinke wee) had Noah to hold him from that great worke of building the Arke to the preseruing of the world,
What lets and discouragements (think we) had Noah to hold him from that great work of building the Ark to the preserving of the world,
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and the Church of God? I will leaue it to the consideration of the reader, rather then spend the time in laying it forth.
and the Church of God? I will leave it to the consideration of the reader, rather then spend the time in laying it forth.
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In the bringing to passe Gods promise to Ioseph in his dreame, what a long time was it before it was effected? euen well nigh twentie yeeres:
In the bringing to pass God's promise to Ioseph in his dream, what a long time was it before it was effected? even well High twentie Years:
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and how vnlike, and in the meane while, how many difficulties were raised and set in the way to the frustrating of it? as the malice and enuie of his brethren, some of them intending and seeking to kill him,
and how unlike, and in the mean while, how many difficulties were raised and Set in the Way to the frustrating of it? as the malice and envy of his brothers, Some of them intending and seeking to kill him,
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but all the company consenting that he should be sold to strangers a farre off, from whence they thought he should neuer haue bin any more seen of them,
but all the company consenting that he should be sold to Strangers a Far off, from whence they Thought he should never have been any more seen of them,
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neither his dreames come to passe: and then his imprisonment also after all, by the false accusation of his whorish mistrisse:
neither his dreams come to pass: and then his imprisonment also After all, by the false accusation of his whorish mistress:
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who would not haue said, that by the meanes of all these, he should haue been vtterly depriued of the benefit of the promises which God had made to him? But could they preuaile? was any iot of Gods word made voide,
who would not have said, that by the means of all these, he should have been utterly deprived of the benefit of the promises which God had made to him? But could they prevail? was any jot of God's word made void,
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so that it came not to passe?
so that it Come not to pass?
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And was all the cruell malice of Haman easily auoided in plotting the destruction of all the Iewes Gods people:
And was all the cruel malice of Haman Easily avoided in plotting the destruction of all the Iewes God's people:
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the day thereof being appointed, the King perswaded by him to let all be as hee would haue it,
the day thereof being appointed, the King persuaded by him to let all be as he would have it,
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and no friend to them, (but they were as sheep appointed to be slaine) but they that were in as great danger themselues, that is to say, Hester and Mardocai: and when shee the Queene, who was all their hope vnder God, should goe about to helpe them out of the danger, she brought her selfe thereby into the present perill of her life.
and no friend to them, (but they were as sheep appointed to be slain) but they that were in as great danger themselves, that is to say, Esther and Mardocai: and when she the Queen, who was all their hope under God, should go about to help them out of the danger, she brought her self thereby into the present peril of her life.
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And yet because it could not be possible that the Church of God should be ouerthrowne, did not he most strangely deliuer it? But to let passe examples in Scripture;
And yet Because it could not be possible that the Church of God should be overthrown, did not he most strangely deliver it? But to let pass Examples in Scripture;
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euen thus the Lord hath and doth vphold his Church heere and there for a time against all enemies and lets,
even thus the Lord hath and does uphold his Church Here and there for a time against all enemies and lets,
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and will doe, till he hath accomplished, and made vp his number.
and will do, till he hath accomplished, and made up his number.
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And when wee see that he continueth his fauour more specially to any place or people, through many trials, let vs say, the Lord hath done great and maruellous things for them,
And when we see that he Continueth his favour more specially to any place or people, through many trials, let us say, the Lord hath done great and marvelous things for them,
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and they had need to acknowledge his kindnesse, and profit by it more then in common manner,
and they had need to acknowledge his kindness, and profit by it more then in Common manner,
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lest their account be harder to be made then other mens. And to come to shew it more particularly, and so to conclude this point;
lest their account be harder to be made then other men's. And to come to show it more particularly, and so to conclude this point;
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if euery priuate person whom this concerneth, could weigh through what difficulties, (as tentations and discouragements,) God hath brought him to hold and keepe faith and a good conscience, both in the beginning, middle part of his combate and conflicting daies,
if every private person whom this concerns, could weigh through what difficulties, (as tentations and discouragements,) God hath brought him to hold and keep faith and a good conscience, both in the beginning, middle part of his combat and conflicting days,
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and more specially when he hath well nigh runne his race, and finished his course with ioy;
and more specially when he hath well High run his raze, and finished his course with joy;
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oh what thankes would he render to the Lord for it? For all such may well remember how oft they haue said within themselues, that they shall neuer be stablished and perseuere to the end,
o what thanks would he render to the Lord for it? For all such may well Remember how oft they have said within themselves, that they shall never be established and persevere to the end,
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and that the promise of heauen made to them, is too good to be true.
and that the promise of heaven made to them, is too good to be true.
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And yet God hath so mixed his power with their weakenesse, and so vpheld them beyond their expectation, that hee hath brought them safely through all that they feared.
And yet God hath so mixed his power with their weakness, and so upheld them beyond their expectation, that he hath brought them safely through all that they feared.
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Oh I cannot sufficiently magnifie and commend this goodnesse of the Lord, and withall, the glorious worke of faith, and what wonders they effect!
O I cannot sufficiently magnify and commend this Goodness of the Lord, and withal, the glorious work of faith, and what wonders they Effect!
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and yet little known or asked after.
and yet little known or asked After.
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But seeing the arme of the Lord is no more shortened now, then in times past,
But seeing the arm of the Lord is no more shortened now, then in times past,
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but he doth great things for them that beleeue at this day; let vs also learne Dauids lesson:
but he does great things for them that believe At this day; let us also Learn David Lesson:
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Commit thy way to the Lord (saith he) and beleeue that he will effect it, and he will doe it in deed, without any needlesse and indirect trouble, or fretting care of thine: Commit thy Way to the Lord (Says he) and believe that he will Effect it, and he will do it in deed, without any needless and indirect trouble, or fretting care of thine:
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but if we beleeue not, I deny not but that we may see (as Elisha told the Prince of Israel,
but if we believe not, I deny not but that we may see (as Elisha told the Prince of Israel,
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and Mordicai Hester) Gods promises performed to others which hee made, as the vnbeleeuing Prince did,
and Mordecai Esther) God's promises performed to Others which he made, as the unbelieving Prince did,
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but we shall haue no part therein our selues, nor cause of sound reioycing thereat, in as much as we had no exercise of our faith in beleeuing them.
but we shall have no part therein our selves, nor cause of found rejoicing thereat, in as much as we had no exercise of our faith in believing them.
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Therefore this worthily deserueth at the hands of all the children of God (to whom the fruit of this doctrine hath in any measure been granted,
Therefore this worthily deserves At the hands of all the children of God (to whom the fruit of this Doctrine hath in any measure been granted,
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and who haue any proofe of their faith at al, that at least they yeeld the Lord thus much;
and who have any proof of their faith At all, that At least they yield the Lord thus much;
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that as they bee thankfull (yea euen with admiration) to consider how hee hath brought matters to passe for them beyond hope:
that as they be thankful (yea even with admiration) to Consider how he hath brought matters to pass for them beyond hope:
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so that they arme themselues to beleeue still, and that more assuredly that God is able and willing to make way for them in all their desires,
so that they arm themselves to believe still, and that more assuredly that God is able and willing to make Way for them in all their Desires,
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or distresses, without which yet they shal lose the benefit of this his power and loue.
or Distresses, without which yet they shall loose the benefit of this his power and love.
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But more of this, as occasion shall be offered.
But more of this, as occasion shall be offered.
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As for Eglons rising vp at the mention of God, as though hee had reuerenced him, (for this is the next thing that followeth in the text) howsoeuer they vsed to doe so at that time who were but heathen Kings,
As for Eglons rising up At the mention of God, as though he had reverenced him, (for this is the next thing that follows in the text) howsoever they used to do so At that time who were but heathen Kings,
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THE FORTIE EIGHT SERMON ON THE SEVENTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE FORTIE EIGHT SERMON ON THE SEVENTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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as Baalam before, when Balak then King of Moab, came to him, and his Princes with him, to aske what Gods answere was to him, Baalam (I say) then spake thus vnto him:
as Balaam before, when Balak then King of Moab, Come to him, and his Princes with him, to ask what God's answer was to him, Balaam (I say) then spoke thus unto him:
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Arise Balak to heare Gods voice, and to giue reuerence to it.
Arise Balak to hear God's voice, and to give Reverence to it.
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Concerning his rising vp (I say at the naming of God (that wee may make some good vse of it, wee are sure it serueth to conuince Atheists,
Concerning his rising up (I say At the naming of God (that we may make Some good use of it, we Are sure it serveth to convince Atheists,
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and prophane ones, who are farre from yeelding any.
and profane ones, who Are Far from yielding any.
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But if yee will say, what reuerence was that which they gaue, seeing they were Idolaters,
But if ye will say, what Reverence was that which they gave, seeing they were Idolaters,
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and did it at the naming of God, whether it were the true God Iehouah, or any other, I say, sufficient to condemne these.
and did it At the naming of God, whither it were the true God Jehovah, or any other, I say, sufficient to condemn these.
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But some make shewes of reuerence when in truth they offer disgrace.
But Some make shows of Reverence when in truth they offer disgrace.
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So we reade of the Pharisies, that when it was proued to them by the blind man, that Christ had opened his eyes, which they could not abide to heare, they would not take knowledge of it;
So we read of the Pharisees, that when it was proved to them by the blind man, that christ had opened his eyes, which they could not abide to hear, they would not take knowledge of it;
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but as though they might boldly and freely detract from him whom they hated, (so that they gaue words of honour to God) bewrayed their hypocrisie, who would seeme holy, and therefore said;
but as though they might boldly and freely detract from him whom they hated, (so that they gave words of honour to God) bewrayed their hypocrisy, who would seem holy, and Therefore said;
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giue glory to God, wee know that this man is a sinner: give glory to God, we know that this man is a sinner:
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and so bewrayed that they had no religion, when yet they would seeme to goe before others therein:
and so bewrayed that they had no Religion, when yet they would seem to go before Others therein:
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seeing this is true, that hee that honoureth not the sonne, neither doth hee honour the father.
seeing this is true, that he that Honoureth not the son, neither does he honour the father.
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Let all this then, both serue to shame all brutish and prophane persons, (who yet are in the visible Church) who ascribe not so much to the word preached,
Let all this then, both serve to shame all brutish and profane Persons, (who yet Are in the visible Church) who ascribe not so much to the word preached,
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neither regard the message of God, with so much reuerence as this heathen Eglon did;
neither regard the message of God, with so much Reverence as this heathen Eglon did;
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who in token thereof stood vp when Ehud told him that he had a message for him from God.
who in token thereof stood up when Ehud told him that he had a message for him from God.
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But to leaue these, let it bee a watch word to vs that professe the true worship of God, that we please not our selues in the worke wrought;
But to leave these, let it be a watch word to us that profess the true worship of God, that we please not our selves in the work wrought;
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I meane in giuing outward and bodily worship to God, and in calling him father; seeing neither they who draw neare to him with bodies onely, doe please him;
I mean in giving outward and bodily worship to God, and in calling him father; seeing neither they who draw near to him with bodies only, do please him;
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neither all that say, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdome of heauen, but he that doth the wil of the father that is in heauen:
neither all that say, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom of heaven, but he that does the will of the father that is in heaven:
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and againe, seeing it is written, that all who call on the name of the Lord, must depart from iniquity: and again, seeing it is written, that all who call on the name of the Lord, must depart from iniquity:
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but he not onely granted her that, but also bad her take what she would.
but he not only granted her that, but also bade her take what she would.
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let vs regard that duly, without which wee shall haue no more to commend vs to God, then this Heathen King had.
let us regard that duly, without which we shall have no more to commend us to God, then this Heathen King had.
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But of this enough before, cap. 1. vers. 4. It followeth.
But of this enough before, cap. 1. vers. 4. It follows.
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Vers. 21. And Ehud put forth his left hand, and tooke the dagger from his right thigh,
Vers. 21. And Ehud put forth his left hand, and took the dagger from his right thigh,
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and thrust it into his belly. and thrust it into his belly.
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22. So that the haft went in after the blade, and the fat closed about the blade,
22. So that the haft went in After the blade, and the fat closed about the blade,
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so that he could not draw the dagger out of his belly, but the dirt came out. so that he could not draw the dagger out of his belly, but the dirt Come out.
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OF Ehuds intent and preparation to kill Eglon King of Moab, wee haue heard: now followeth the execution of it.
OF Ehuds intent and preparation to kill Eglon King of Moab, we have herd: now follows the execution of it.
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For as Iael was strengthened by God, to destroy and kill Sicera, captaine of Iabin King of Canaan;
For as Jael was strengthened by God, to destroy and kill Sisera, captain of Iabin King of Canaan;
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so the Lord strengthened Ehud heere, to bring downe Eglon King of Moab, that Israel his people who cried vnto him, might bee deliuered out of the bondage that he had brought them into.
so the Lord strengthened Ehud Here, to bring down Eglon King of Moab, that Israel his people who cried unto him, might be Delivered out of the bondage that he had brought them into.
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And thus God in a moment tooke away the life and honour of him both together, by one deadly blow? wherin hee would shew vs the wofull estate of those, who haue nothing but in this world, to what end they may come euen heere, they know not how soone and suddenly, beside the irkesome desolation that shall meet with them when they goe hence.
And thus God in a moment took away the life and honour of him both together, by one deadly blow? wherein he would show us the woeful estate of those, who have nothing but in this world, to what end they may come even Here, they know not how soon and suddenly, beside the irksome desolation that shall meet with them when they go hence.
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Oh the base and lothsome death that God would haue him brought vnto, and yet in his flourishing estate,
O the base and loathsome death that God would have him brought unto, and yet in his flourishing estate,
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so far from likelihood of any change or decay at all! If wee regard any thing, wee will consider this: examples are infinite.
so Far from likelihood of any change or decay At all! If we regard any thing, we will Consider this: Examples Are infinite.
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Thus Belshazzar and Herod were taken downe in the middest of their iollity.
Thus Belshazzar and Herod were taken down in the midst of their jollity.
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Adde to these, Nabal for the vncomfortablenesse of his death, with Zimri that burned himselfe, to burne the Kings pallace in Tirza, and so died;
Add to these, Nabal for the uncomfortableness of his death, with Zimri that burned himself, to burn the Kings palace in Tirzah, and so died;
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and with Ioash the King of Iuda, who was slaine of his seruants, and Iezabel, whose blood was without compassion dashed against the stones.
and with Joash the King of Iuda, who was slain of his Servants, and Jezebel, whose blood was without compassion dashed against the stones.
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Euen so, doe wee not daily see the flourishing estates of men turned to most desolate decay? in so much as they bee iustly reproued for making them their Paradise;
Eve so, do we not daily see the flourishing estates of men turned to most desolate decay? in so much as they be justly reproved for making them their Paradise;
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and that by the words of our Sauiour [ are these the things ye looke after? ] and also when hee bewailed them,
and that by the words of our Saviour [ Are these the things you look After? ] and also when he bewailed them,
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for that they died without hope.
for that they died without hope.
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And heere by so fit an occasion as is offered by Ehuds killing of Eglon this King of Moab:
And Here by so fit an occasion as is offered by Ehuds killing of Eglon this King of Moab:
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For wee see what a pitifull and dangerous thing it is to rest vpon that which we enioy heere,
For we see what a pitiful and dangerous thing it is to rest upon that which we enjoy Here,
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I thinke it not vnfit in this place, (though in a word, and by way of execration) to note and bring to the remembrance of the Reader, the cursed practise of Iesuites in murthering,
I think it not unfit in this place, (though in a word, and by Way of execration) to note and bring to the remembrance of the Reader, the cursed practice of Iesuites in murdering,
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and bringing vntimely death vpon the Lords annointed, Kings and Princes, vnder the colour of their heresie (as they call it) or lest they should incurre some way the Popes displeasure for not doing so;
and bringing untimely death upon the lords anointed, Kings and Princes, under the colour of their heresy (as they call it) or lest they should incur Some Way the Popes displeasure for not doing so;
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as though they would helpe the Lord to cut off such as flourish and prosper.
as though they would help the Lord to Cut off such as flourish and prosper.
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And the rather I mention them, because they defend themselues by this fact of Ehud, and such like, most impudently and abiurdly, to couer their horrible treasons and murthers.
And the rather I mention them, Because they defend themselves by this fact of Ehud, and such like, most impudently and abiurdly, to cover their horrible treasons and murders.
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The two last Kings of France were thus handled, and the facts with the doers highly extolled by these that hartened them on thereto. Oh villaine intolerable!
The two last Kings of France were thus handled, and the facts with the doers highly extolled by these that heartened them on thereto. O villain intolerable!
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whereby, as by their persecuting the Gospell, they most liuely shew themselues to bee vtter aduersaries to Christ,
whereby, as by their persecuting the Gospel, they most lively show themselves to be utter Adversaries to christ,
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and to bee most neare akind to them who commit the sinne against which we should not pray, that cannot bee forgiuen.
and to be most near akind to them who commit the sin against which we should not pray, that cannot be forgiven.
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But to leaue them whom God alloweth not to bee instruments of such bloody acts and trecheries, let vs returne to the persons before mentioned, who liued heere in pleasures of sinne for a season,
But to leave them whom God alloweth not to be Instruments of such bloody acts and Treacheries, let us return to the Persons before mentioned, who lived Here in pleasures of sin for a season,
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and were without God in the world, and soone perished miserably.
and were without God in the world, and soon perished miserably.
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These with many other mentioned in the Scriptures, and in later Chronicles (for I speake of the chiefe and greatest persons, seeing they doe most moue affection,) so highly aduanced in this world,
These with many other mentioned in the Scriptures, and in later Chronicles (for I speak of the chief and greatest Persons, seeing they do most move affection,) so highly advanced in this world,
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and yet so soone and suddenly spoiled and bereaued of all their honour and excellency (as I haue said) and to change it with a base death, and a worse estate afterwards;
and yet so soon and suddenly spoiled and bereaved of all their honour and excellency (as I have said) and to change it with a base death, and a Worse estate afterwards;
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doe liuely set before our eyes the misery of all such, as looke no further,
doe lively Set before our eyes the misery of all such, as look no further,
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then after brauerie, iollity, vaine pleasure, and large possessions, which they can neither keepe, when their deadly blow is giuen them,
then After bravery, jollity, vain pleasure, and large possessions, which they can neither keep, when their deadly blow is given them,
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and when their dreadfull woe commeth, so that they might bee any comforts to them;
and when their dreadful woe comes, so that they might be any comforts to them;
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nor lose and part from them (if they haue any time to thinke thereof) without deadly dislike, and most bitter vexation.
nor loose and part from them (if they have any time to think thereof) without deadly dislike, and most bitter vexation.
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So that it may worthily warne all such as be of high degree, and much more vs that are inferiour persons;
So that it may worthily warn all such as be of high degree, and much more us that Are inferior Persons;
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and therefore ought first to stoope to consider of, and prouide for our ende, that when we must departhence, (which time is most vncertaine) we may bee prepared to die happily,
and Therefore ought First to stoop to Consider of, and provide for our end, that when we must departhence, (which time is most uncertain) we may be prepared to die happily,
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and prouide to be receiued into heauenly habitations.
and provide to be received into heavenly habitations.
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as wealth, pompe, young yeeres, or any other earthly prosperity. The Lord scatters men in the imaginations of their hearts.
as wealth, pomp, young Years, or any other earthly Prosperity. The Lord scatters men in the Imaginations of their hearts.
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He sweepes downe their warped thoughts, as copwebs with beezome.
He sweeps down their warped thoughts, as copwebs with beezome.
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It had been well with Eglon, and such as hee was, (all that heare of him will say) if he had enioyed nothing;
It had been well with Eglon, and such as he was, (all that hear of him will say) if he had enjoyed nothing;
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and much better if hee had been nothing.
and much better if he had been nothing.
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Euen thus the hand of God is against all his enemies, and when the day of reckoning commeth, they perish. Even thus the hand of God is against all his enemies, and when the day of reckoning comes, they perish.
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It is reported (in the history of that time) that an Emperour of Rome, Adrian by name,
It is reported (in the history of that time) that an Emperor of Room, Adrian by name,
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when hee should die, and leaue all his iollity, being suddenly stricken with great terrour, vsed these words:
when he should die, and leave all his jollity, being suddenly stricken with great terror, used these words:
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Oh my poore wandring sillie soule, which hast been long a companion and guest of my body, what shall hereafter become of thee, O my poor wandering silly soul, which hast been long a Companion and guest of my body, what shall hereafter become of thee,
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or whither wilt thou goe? Thou hast been iollie, merrie, and full of sporting and pleasures,
or whither wilt thou go? Thou hast been jolly, merry, and full of sporting and pleasures,
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but now thou must goe where theee is no such matter, forlorne, desolate, and forsaken. but now thou must go where there is no such matter, forlorn, desolate, and forsaken.
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Behold in this great man, the wofull apprehension and fearefull presage of the woe to come, euen while he liued:
Behold in this great man, the woeful apprehension and fearful presage of the woe to come, even while he lived:
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the which doubtlesse seazing vpon the mighty and glorious (when no outward thing can comfort them) should flaight and terrifieal sorts and degrees of men from resting vpon any earthly props, wanting Gods fauour for their chiefe stay and refuge.
the which doubtless seizing upon the mighty and glorious (when no outward thing can Comfort them) should flaight and terrifieal sorts and Degrees of men from resting upon any earthly props, wanting God's favour for their chief stay and refuge.
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And heere in laying out the fearefull manner of killing Eglon, occasion being offered to make mention of that which was lothsome to the eare;
And Here in laying out the fearful manner of killing Eglon, occasion being offered to make mention of that which was loathsome to the ear;
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in that it was vttered in more seemly termes and words:
in that it was uttered in more seemly terms and words:
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we may learne how warily wee should speake of things more vnseemely, or which are more harsh in the hearing;
we may Learn how warily we should speak of things more unseemly, or which Are more harsh in the hearing;
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and follow the holy Ghost in our termes, namely to vtter that (which might else offend the eares of the most) in more seemely and honest words.
and follow the holy Ghost in our terms, namely to utter that (which might Else offend the ears of the most) in more seemly and honest words.
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So the action of the marriage bed is vsually expressed by the holy Ghost in most chast and seemely words.
So the actium of the marriage Bed is usually expressed by the holy Ghost in most chaste and seemly words.
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As it is said of Dauid, when Abishag the Shunamite was brought vnto him to minister to him,
As it is said of David, when Abishag the Shunamite was brought unto him to minister to him,
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though she cherished him, and lay in his bosome in his extreme age, that he might get heate by her, it is said in modest words, that the King knew her not:
though she cherished him, and lay in his bosom in his extreme age, that he might get heat by her, it is said in modest words, that the King knew her not:
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so Mary, how can this be, seeing I knew not a man? Such are the termes vsed by the holy Ghost, of discouering the shame and couering the nakednesse of Noah our father, as Shem and Iaphei did.
so Marry, how can this be, seeing I knew not a man? Such Are the terms used by the holy Ghost, of discovering the shame and covering the nakedness of Noah our father, as Shem and Iaphei did.
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And although education and good manners teach vs modesty, yet grace must teach the language of Canaan, whereof this is a part.
And although education and good manners teach us modesty, yet grace must teach the language of Canaan, whereof this is a part.
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The Lord commanded Israel to couer their excrements with their paddle, because hee walked among them:
The Lord commanded Israel to cover their excrements with their paddle, Because he walked among them:
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and so ought we to behaue our selues, especially Preachers must beware of brode, vnseemely,
and so ought we to behave our selves, especially Preachers must beware of broad, unseemly,
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and offensiue speech in this kinde, because they are to vtter the will of God, in the most seemely and reuerent phrase and manner.
and offensive speech in this kind, Because they Are to utter the will of God, in the most seemly and reverent phrase and manner.
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And diuers other such might bee brought forth, but that I would not bee long in this matter, where fewer words may serue.
And diverse other such might be brought forth, but that I would not be long in this matter, where fewer words may serve.
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Which is to the iust reproofe of many in our time, who as they are rude and brutish in their behauiour,
Which is to the just reproof of many in our time, who as they Are rude and brutish in their behaviour,
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so haue they as beastly and filthy tongues to vtter their mindes by, in too vnseemely manner,
so have they as beastly and filthy tongues to utter their minds by, in too unseemly manner,
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as they know who are their companions, and like vnto them. And this of Ehuds killing Eglon.
as they know who Are their Sodales, and like unto them. And this of Ehuds killing Eglon.
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THE TWENTIE TWO SERMON ON THE THIRD CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE TWENTIE TWO SERMON ON THE THIRD CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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VERS. 23. Then Ehud got him out into the porch, and shut the dores of the parlour vpon him, and locked them.
VERS. 23. Then Ehud god him out into the porch, and shut the doors of the parlour upon him, and locked them.
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24. And when he was gone out, his seruants came, who seeing that the doores of the parlour were locked, they said;
24. And when he was gone out, his Servants Come, who seeing that the doors of the parlour were locked, they said;
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surely hee doth his easement in his sommer parlour. 25. And they tarried till they were ashamed:
surely he does his easement in his summer parlour. 25. And they tarried till they were ashamed:
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and seeing he opened not the doores of the parlour, they tooke the key and opened them,
and seeing he opened not the doors of the parlour, they took the key and opened them,
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and behold their Lord was fallen dead on the earth. and behold their Lord was fallen dead on the earth.
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26. So Ehud escaped (while they tarried) and was passed the quarries, and escaped to Seirah.
26. So Ehud escaped (while they tarried) and was passed the quarries, and escaped to Seirah.
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NOw of the things that followed this action, and pertained to it, according to the diuision made in the end of the fifteenth verse:
NOw of the things that followed this actium, and pertained to it, according to the division made in the end of the fifteenth verse:
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they are set downe in these foure verses, and tend all to this end, to shew how God made way for Ehuds safe escaping.
they Are Set down in these foure Verses, and tend all to this end, to show how God made Way for Ehuds safe escaping.
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And therefore first note we somewhat generally, and then more particularly afterward.
And Therefore First note we somewhat generally, and then more particularly afterwards.
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For his comming forth, in that none of the Kings seruants were at hand to goe into the Kings parlour presently,
For his coming forth, in that none of the Kings Servants were At hand to go into the Kings parlour presently,
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or if they were there attending, yet that they should be so negligent and forgetfull to goe in forthwith,
or if they were there attending, yet that they should be so negligent and forgetful to go in forthwith,
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but to tarrie till Ehud might be gone past all danger, it was as I said of his going about it,
but to tarry till Ehud might be gone passed all danger, it was as I said of his going about it,
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so ordered by God ▪ that all might say, thus hee would haue it, and then we know, that none can withstand or resist it.
so ordered by God ▪ that all might say, thus he would have it, and then we know, that none can withstand or resist it.
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To teach vs the same so that although a man would thinke, that there might be many waies to ouerthrow and frustrate Gods purpose,
To teach us the same so that although a man would think, that there might be many ways to overthrow and frustrate God's purpose,
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yet none of them shal stand, for why? there is no counsell against the Lord.
yet none of them shall stand, for why? there is no counsel against the Lord.
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Who would not haue thought, but that Pharaoh might haue kept the people of Israel still in his land,
Who would not have Thought, but that Pharaoh might have kept the people of Israel still in his land,
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and that none could haue brought such a mighty people) euen many hundred thousands) out of it against his will? But yet behold, seeing God would deliuer them, it was not he,
and that none could have brought such a mighty people) even many hundred thousands) out of it against his will? But yet behold, seeing God would deliver them, it was not he,
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nor all his chariots, no nor all the Kings in the world, if they had ioyned with him, that could haue hindred it.
nor all his chariots, no nor all the Kings in the world, if they had joined with him, that could have hindered it.
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It might likewise haue been thought an easie matter for King Ahab and Iezabel, full of spite and cruelty, with all their strength, friends,
It might likewise have been Thought an easy matter for King Ahab and Jezebel, full of spite and cruelty, with all their strength, Friends,
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and retinue, whom they might haue commanded and set about it, to roote out and take out of the way, the poore Prophet of God Elias, which they desired most earnestly to haue done:
and retinue, whom they might have commanded and Set about it, to root out and take out of the Way, the poor Prophet of God Elias, which they desired most earnestly to have done:
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but seeing God would preserue him to honour his name, it was in vaine for them to attempt or goe about it.
but seeing God would preserve him to honour his name, it was in vain for them to attempt or go about it.
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So for Paul, one seely Apostle to conquer so great a part of the world by the preaching of the Gospell, which it had vtterly reiected,
So for Paul, one silly Apostle to conquer so great a part of the world by the preaching of the Gospel, which it had utterly rejected,
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how admirable a thing was it? seeing it is manifest, that the malitious Iewes resisted,
how admirable a thing was it? seeing it is manifest, that the malicious Iewes resisted,
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and came against him in all places:
and Come against him in all places:
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but who might withstand God, when he would haue it so? For in that one city at Corinth, he bad him go forward in preaching,
but who might withstand God, when he would have it so? For in that one City At Corinth, he bade him go forward in preaching,
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and faint not, where he had much people; adding this for encouragement thereto, that none should be able to hinder it.
and faint not, where he had much people; adding this for encouragement thereto, that none should be able to hinder it.
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And let vs in these daies be wise by so many faire warnings.
And let us in these days be wise by so many fair Warnings.
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It cannot be that one of Gods faithfull shall perish, therefore let vs not smite at such, with tongue nor hand as hee loueth:
It cannot be that one of God's faithful shall perish, Therefore let us not smite At such, with tongue nor hand as he loves:
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hee will fight for them, and curse them that curse his, and they shall repent it,
he will fight for them, and curse them that curse his, and they shall Repent it,
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if not too late, that they went about to hurt them.
if not too late, that they went about to hurt them.
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But of this I spake before in the former Sermon, though not in the same words,
But of this I spoke before in the former Sermon, though not in the same words,
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nor making the same vse thereof: therefore thus much briefly of these verses in generall.
nor making the same use thereof: Therefore thus much briefly of these Verses in general.
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Now that it is said in this verse, that Ehud, when he had done this worke vpon Gods enemy, came forth neither in feare,
Now that it is said in this verse, that Ehud, when he had done this work upon God's enemy, Come forth neither in Fear,
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nor any great haste, in any disguised manner, but as though hee had done nothing worthy suspition,
nor any great haste, in any disguised manner, but as though he had done nothing worthy suspicion,
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neither gaue any token of a guilty conscience, but as one that had serued God in that worke.
neither gave any token of a guilty conscience, but as one that had served God in that work.
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It liuely setteth before our eyes the peaceable fruit of an excusing and quiet conscience.
It lively sets before our eyes the peaceable fruit of an excusing and quiet conscience.
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Behold the like in Iael, the wife of Heber, who hauing slaine Sisera, whereas any other doing such an act of his owne head with a murthering mind in such a matter, could hardly haue auoided it,
Behold the like in Jael, the wife of Heber, who having slain Sisera, whereas any other doing such an act of his own head with a murdering mind in such a matter, could hardly have avoided it,
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but he should haue bewrayed himselfe easily and palpably:
but he should have bewrayed himself Easily and palpably:
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as is to bee seene in Iudas betraying his master, who cried out of his owne fact, saying;
as is to be seen in Iudas betraying his master, who cried out of his own fact, saying;
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I haue sinned in betraying the innocent blood.
I have sinned in betraying the innocent blood.
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And it may teach vs how greatly the quiet and excusing conscience of the innocent and righteous man differeth from the guilty and accusing conscience of the vngodly.
And it may teach us how greatly the quiet and excusing conscience of the innocent and righteous man differeth from the guilty and accusing conscience of the ungodly.
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And it agreeth with the words of the Wise man, who saith;
And it agreeth with the words of the Wise man, who Says;
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The righteous is bold as a Lion, but the wicked fleeth, when no man pursueth him. The righteous is bold as a lion, but the wicked fleeth, when no man pursueth him.
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The ground of this his peace, was the discharge of that duty which the Lord imposed vpon him, in this extraordinary case, the which otherwise had been abominable parricide.
The ground of this his peace, was the discharge of that duty which the Lord imposed upon him, in this extraordinary case, the which otherwise had been abominable Parricide.
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And although this viperous brood of Iesuites pretend the like dispensation from their pettie god the Pope,
And although this viperous brood of Iesuites pretend the like Dispensation from their Petty god the Pope,
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and thereupon harden their hearts, and set an impudent face vpon the matter, as if they had no wound or terrour of conscience:
and thereupon harden their hearts, and Set an impudent face upon the matter, as if they had no wound or terror of conscience:
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yet the truth is, their ground being naught, the cause of this boldnesse is shamelesnesse, impudency,
yet the truth is, their ground being nought, the cause of this boldness is shamelessness, impudence,
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and want of conscience at all, if they be not wounded.
and want of conscience At all, if they be not wounded.
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Hell can onely terrifie these helhounds, for God they feare not, and they haue hardened their faces (as it seemeth) to regard no man.
Hell can only terrify these hellhounds, for God they Fear not, and they have hardened their faces (as it seems) to regard no man.
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Where we may see a double benefit that the godly reape and enioy by hauing allowance and warrant from God for the duties they doe:
Where we may see a double benefit that the godly reap and enjoy by having allowance and warrant from God for the duties they do:
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to wit, inward quietnesse of mind, and strength and courage thereby to beare any outward danger or trouble,
to wit, inward quietness of mind, and strength and courage thereby to bear any outward danger or trouble,
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if need should bee, and both the contraries to pursue and take hold of the other, that is,
if need should be, and both the contraries to pursue and take hold of the other, that is,
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an hellish minde toward God, and terrour and dread though they bite it in, in regard of the world,
an hellish mind towards God, and terror and dread though they bite it in, in regard of the world,
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or an hardened heart which is worse then both. As for those which waited on the King, they did foolishly:
or an hardened heart which is Worse then both. As for those which waited on the King, they did foolishly:
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they should haue cast the hardest, when Ehud came forth of the parlour, and haue stayed him,
they should have cast the Hardest, when Ehud Come forth of the parlour, and have stayed him,
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euen so the carelesse delayer to get faith and repentance, shall perish, as he that hates to be reformed.
even so the careless delayer to get faith and Repentance, shall perish, as he that hates to be reformed.
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and not haue kept out so long, and haue made such delay as they did: for delaies are dangerous where the matter is weighty, in which they are vsed.
and not have kept out so long, and have made such Delay as they did: for delays Are dangerous where the matter is weighty, in which they Are used.
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And they being thought so wise that the keeping of their Lord and master was committed to them:
And they being Thought so wise that the keeping of their Lord and master was committed to them:
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they failed greatly and grosly in their duty;
they failed greatly and grossly in their duty;
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and therefore they reaped the fruit thereof, when after their long tarying, they came in at the last and found him slaine.
and Therefore they reaped the fruit thereof, when After their long tarrying, they Come in At the last and found him slain.
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This is that which delay breedeth in all things, (not in their doings onely) and the more danger, the greater the things are, as I haue said.
This is that which Delay breeds in all things, (not in their doings only) and the more danger, the greater the things Are, as I have said.
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Thus Baa•ah and Rechab by the negligence of the Kings officers, slew him on his bed.
Thus Baa•ah and Rechab by the negligence of the Kings Officers, slew him on his Bed.
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And as this teacheth euery priuate man to be diligent and warie about the duties that belong to his function and calling, to preuent losse and damage;
And as this Teaches every private man to be diligent and wary about the duties that belong to his function and calling, to prevent loss and damage;
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so especially it commendeth vigilancie and circumspection in al such, as through whose hands great matters of state and gouernment doe passe, that neither by their carelesnes, conniuence,
so especially it commends vigilancy and circumspection in all such, as through whose hands great matters of state and government do pass, that neither by their carelessness, connivance,
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or other sinister respects, they suffer that mischiefe to grow vpon Church and Common wealth, which by their prouidence might in season be preuented ere it bee helpelesse.
or other sinister respects, they suffer that mischief to grow upon Church and Common wealth, which by their providence might in season be prevented ere it be helpless.
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The fit season therefore is to bee taken, in earthly businesse and our common affaires, as this was heere by Ehud: wee must vse the opportunity;
The fit season Therefore is to be taken, in earthly business and our Common affairs, as this was Here by Ehud: we must use the opportunity;
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reape the corne when it calleth for the sickie, and strike the iron while it is hot:
reap the corn when it calls for the sick, and strike the iron while it is hight:
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so our market must be made, while a good peniworth may be had. Doe all thou hast to doe with diligence, while the day lasteth:
so our market must be made, while a good pennyworth may be had. Doe all thou hast to do with diligence, while the day lasteth:
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the night will come, wherin such workes cannot be done.
the night will come, wherein such works cannot be done.
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Remember the rich man, who being in hell in torments, was denied a drop of cold water,
remember the rich man, who being in hell in torments, was denied a drop of cold water,
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because hee auoided them not while he enioyed plenty.
Because he avoided them not while he enjoyed plenty.
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So Haman made request for his life too late And by their slacknesse and delay we may much more be warned in the weighty affaires that concerne our happines, to take the fit season:
So Haman made request for his life too late And by their slackness and Delay we may much more be warned in the weighty affairs that concern our happiness, to take the fit season:
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that is, to seeke the Lord while he may bee found, and not driue off from day to day,
that is, to seek the Lord while he may be found, and not driven off from day to day,
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but to remember our maker in the daies of our youth, and to day, while wee heare his voice, not to harden our hearts, but imbrace his message both in the Law and promises of God by faith vnto saluation.
but to Remember our maker in the days of our youth, and to day, while we hear his voice, not to harden our hearts, but embrace his message both in the Law and promises of God by faith unto salvation.
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The seruants that kept not Saul, but slipt in great danger, were accessaries (as Dauid tels Abner in Sauls case) though they betrayed him not:
The Servants that kept not Saul, but slipped in great danger, were accessaries (as David tells Abner in Saul's case) though they betrayed him not:
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Euen so in all particular actions of our life, looke we before all other things to keepe our conscience pure and good.
Eve so in all particular actions of our life, look we before all other things to keep our conscience pure and good.
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To the like purpose much might bee said.
To the like purpose much might be said.
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And this by occasion of the seruants delay, and their astonishment, when they saw how it fell out to them thereby.
And this by occasion of the Servants Delay, and their astonishment, when they saw how it fell out to them thereby.
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Ehud reaped the benefit of this their delay, for while they thus draue off and lost the time in which they should haue carefully attended vpon their Lord, hee escaped out of their hands, Ehud reaped the benefit of this their Delay, for while they thus drove off and lost the time in which they should have carefully attended upon their Lord, he escaped out of their hands,
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and wound out of all danger, hee passing the quarries, which it seemeth were places betwixt Gilgall of the Israelites,
and wound out of all danger, he passing the quarries, which it seems were places betwixt Gilgal of the Israelites,
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and the Moabites, which before he could get beyond, he was not past danger:
and the Moabites, which before he could get beyond, he was not past danger:
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and so comming to Seirah, a place heere mentioned in the borders of Israel, further off from danger, he was in safety.
and so coming to Seirah, a place Here mentioned in the borders of Israel, further off from danger, he was in safety.
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And thus wee see againe, that they who are wise and speedy in their businesse, doe thriue and prosper,
And thus we see again, that they who Are wise and speedy in their business, do thrive and prosper,
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when they who delay the time, doe apparantly sit in their owne light, and worke their owne sorrow and annoyance, as wee haue heard:
when they who Delay the time, do apparently fit in their own Light, and work their own sorrow and annoyance, as we have herd:
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euen as he who hauing foolishly refused a good bargaine, which might haue been for for the benefit and maintenance both of him and his long after, mourneth and dispaireth of the like offer and opportunity.
even as he who having foolishly refused a good bargain, which might have been for for the benefit and maintenance both of him and his long After, Mourneth and dispaireth of the like offer and opportunity.
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The diligent hand maketh rich, and he that watereth shall also haue raine. Cursed is hee that doth the Lords businesse negligently.
The diligent hand makes rich, and he that Waters shall also have rain. Cursed is he that does the lords business negligently.
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The people in Iohn Baptists time receiued the word with greedinesse, happie was hee that could enter first into the kingdome of God,
The people in John Baptists time received the word with greediness, happy was he that could enter First into the Kingdom of God,
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and they that make no hast doe neuer come thither.
and they that make no haste do never come thither.
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And yet they that striue to enter in at the straite gate shall bee receiued into glory:
And yet they that strive to enter in At the strait gate shall be received into glory:
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when other shall seeke to enter afterward (too late) and shall not bee able.
when other shall seek to enter afterwards (too late) and shall not be able.
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And therfore the Apostle tels vs, that such as can redeeme the time, are wise men;
And Therefore the Apostle tells us, that such as can Redeem the time, Are wise men;
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the foolish beleeue euery thing, and so driue off, and are taken in the snare.
the foolish believe every thing, and so driven off, and Are taken in the snare.
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Thus wee see the wise take the opportunity, and bring their matters thereby to a good passe.
Thus we see the wise take the opportunity, and bring their matters thereby to a good pass.
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But for all that I haue said of speedinesse, yet vnderstand me thus: that rashnesse is as farre from commendation, as driuing off the time, and delay.
But for all that I have said of speediness, yet understand me thus: that rashness is as Far from commendation, as driving off the time, and Delay.
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Thus much of Ehuds first worke in killing the chiefe enemie of Gods people, that Eglon the King;
Thus much of Ehuds First work in killing the chief enemy of God's people, that Eglon the King;
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which was a great meane of their deliuerance and rest.
which was a great mean of their deliverance and rest.
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and encreased their sinne sundry waies.
and increased their sin sundry ways.
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Vers. 27. And when he came home, he blew a trumpet in mount Ephraim, and the children of Israel went downe with him from the mountaine, and hee went before them.
Vers. 27. And when he Come home, he blew a trumpet in mount Ephraim, and the children of Israel went down with him from the mountain, and he went before them.
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28. Then said he vnto them, follow mee, for the Lord hath deliuered your enemies, euen Moab, into your hands.
28. Then said he unto them, follow me, for the Lord hath Delivered your enemies, even Moab, into your hands.
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So they went downe after him, and tooke the passages of Iordan toward Moab, and suffered not a man to passe ouer. So they went down After him, and took the passages of Iordan towards Moab, and suffered not a man to pass over.
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29. And they slue of the Moabites the same time about ten thousand men, all fed men,
29. And they slew of the Moabites the same time about ten thousand men, all fed men,
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and all warriors, and there escaped not a man. and all warriors, and there escaped not a man.
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30. So Moab was subdued that day vnder the hand of Israel, and the land had rest four score yeeres.
30. So Moab was subdued that day under the hand of Israel, and the land had rest four score Years.
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THe second meane of Israels deliuerance followeth;
THe second mean of Israel's deliverance follows;
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and that was, the cutting off of ten thousand of the valiant men of Moab, which was the other good helpe toward their deliuerance beside the killing of the King, which now followeth to the ending and making vp of this Story, to vers. 31. But first it is shewed what Ehud did to the bringing of this to passe.
and that was, the cutting off of ten thousand of the valiant men of Moab, which was the other good help towards their deliverance beside the killing of the King, which now follows to the ending and making up of this Story, to vers. 31. But First it is showed what Ehud did to the bringing of this to pass.
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The things that Ehud went about, whereby so many of the Moabites were slaine and Israel was deliuered, were these three:
The things that Ehud went about, whereby so many of the Moabites were slain and Israel was Delivered, were these three:
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first, as hee was a valiant man, so he comming to the place heere mentioned, Seirah by name, (it was not Seir in Idumea,
First, as he was a valiant man, so he coming to the place Here mentioned, Seirah by name, (it was not Seir in Idumea,
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but neare to mount Ephraim in the land of Canaan, as was said before) hee did not leaue the worke vnperfect, which hee had begun in killing the King of Moab,
but near to mount Ephraim in the land of Canaan, as was said before) he did not leave the work unperfect, which he had begun in killing the King of Moab,
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but 1. with a trumpet he called together the men of Ephraim, and by his authority stirred them vp to warre:
but 1. with a trumpet he called together the men of Ephraim, and by his Authority stirred them up to war:
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and 2. to encourage them the better therto, he assured them from God of the victorie:
and 2. to encourage them the better thereto, he assured them from God of the victory:
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and 3. with this, they tooke vp and beset the foords of Iordan, where the Moabites passed ouer too and fro out of Israel into the land of Moab:
and 3. with this, they took up and beset the fords of Iordan, where the Moabites passed over too and from out of Israel into the land of Moab:
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and by this meanes they stayed such of them as were on that side the riuer, that they could not escape and goe ouer,
and by this means they stayed such of them as were on that side the river, that they could not escape and go over,
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and those that came out of the land of Moab ouer the riuer to rescue their fellowes,
and those that Come out of the land of Moab over the river to rescue their Fellows,
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and pursue Israel, they slew also, till ten thousand men of good courage were cut off.
and pursue Israel, they slew also, till ten thousand men of good courage were Cut off.
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And this if they had not done, the Moabites being so inraged against them for that which was done to their King, they had made spoile and hauocke of them,
And this if they had not done, the Moabites being so enraged against them for that which was done to their King, they had made spoil and havoc of them,
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whereas now they subdued them, and obtained a long time of rest themselues. Thus much for the clearing of these 4. verses.
whereas now they subdued them, and obtained a long time of rest themselves. Thus much for the clearing of these 4. Verses.
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Ehud did not delay, as we see, for that had bin full of danger, but now while the Moabites through astonishment at that which was befallen them, could not by and by see and determine what was best to be done, he plied it, Ehud did not Delay, as we see, for that had been full of danger, but now while the Moabites through astonishment At that which was befallen them, could not by and by see and determine what was best to be done, he plied it,
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and went to worke, as wee haue heard.
and went to work, as we have herd.
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It is as hard a matter to vse an opportunity wisely, and pursue the occasion effectually when it is offered,
It is as hard a matter to use an opportunity wisely, and pursue the occasion effectually when it is offered,
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as it is at first to get and take it. But Ehud lost no time, but followed it hard:
as it is At First to get and take it. But Ehud lost no time, but followed it hard:
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and as he had eicaped while the seruants delayed;
and as he had eicaped while the Servants delayed;
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so now hee gathers his army together, while the Moabites (being amazed with terrour) were fit by passing to and fro to bee pursued, and discomfited.
so now he gathers his army together, while the Moabites (being amazed with terror) were fit by passing to and from to be pursued, and discomfited.
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And as this doth shew how vnwearied wee ought to be in those actions that tend to the glory of God, the good of the Church,
And as this does show how unwearied we ought to be in those actions that tend to the glory of God, the good of the Church,
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and the confusion of the enemies thereof;
and the confusion of the enemies thereof;
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so, more generally it teacheth vs, when we haue made a good beginning in any thing, that we should not bee slacke in going forward, and following it:
so, more generally it Teaches us, when we have made a good beginning in any thing, that we should not be slack in going forward, and following it:
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but as Ehud heere did, wisely and carefully labour to bring our worke vnto an end.
but as Ehud Here did, wisely and carefully labour to bring our work unto an end.
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It is a thing much more common to begin well, then to goe forward so,
It is a thing much more Common to begin well, then to go forward so,
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whether wee vnderstand it generally, to make a beginning in Christianity, or in any particular part thereof, it is most true.
whither we understand it generally, to make a beginning in Christianity, or in any particular part thereof, it is most true.
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For the formost, many of vs come to professe the Gospell indeed, and imbrace it commendably, by hearing it ioyfully, in conuersing with Gods people kindly,
For the foremost, many of us come to profess the Gospel indeed, and embrace it commendably, by hearing it joyfully, in conversing with God's people kindly,
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& in forsaking many parts of our former bad liues.
& in forsaking many parts of our former bad lives.
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But when wee should hold on in this good manner to search further into our selues, to finde out our ranke corruptions,
But when we should hold on in this good manner to search further into our selves, to find out our rank corruptions,
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and to purge our selues of them, and to be grounded in our most holy faith,
and to purge our selves of them, and to be grounded in our most holy faith,
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and stablished as we may attaine to, we waxe soone weare, and begin to stand at a stay,
and established as we may attain to, we wax soon wear, and begin to stand At a stay,
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and so we lose all our labour that we haue bestowed already, and frustrate the work that was well begun.
and so we loose all our labour that we have bestowed already, and frustrate the work that was well begun.
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And so to say the same of particulars, it is well seene, that many attempt sundry good actions commendably;
And so to say the same of particulars, it is well seen, that many attempt sundry good actions commendably;
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as the labouring for a good Minister, and the drawing of the people to godly society and loue in a towne,
as the labouring for a good Minister, and the drawing of the people to godly society and love in a town,
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and to haue an eye to the vnruly: other begin good exercises and orders in their family, and namely, prayer morning and euening;
and to have an eye to the unruly: other begin good exercises and order in their family, and namely, prayer morning and evening;
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and some vse good meanes for the well ordering, and good gouerning of their liues,
and Some use good means for the well ordering, and good governing of their lives,
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and labour to roote out particular abuses out of them, and to entertaine grace and good duties,
and labour to root out particular Abuses out of them, and to entertain grace and good duties,
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and many such like I might mention.
and many such like I might mention.
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But I cannot tell how it commeth to passe, that as if they thought these good things should last but for a while,
But I cannot tell how it comes to pass, that as if they Thought these good things should last but for a while,
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or as though they would hold in good plight without meanes (wherin they shew that they are not well grounded,
or as though they would hold in good plighted without means (wherein they show that they Are not well grounded,
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though they did well for a season) so they goe to worke, and what with discouragements and crosses on the one side,
though they did well for a season) so they go to work, and what with discouragements and Crosses on the one side,
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and allurements and prouocations on the other side, they faint and breake off:
and allurements and provocations on the other side, they faint and break off:
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whereas that should not bee, till the worke were brought to a good end, that so they might goe forward in other duties in like manner.
whereas that should not be, till the work were brought to a good end, that so they might go forward in other duties in like manner.
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Neither should wee looke to the things past, what good wee haue done more then other, to become lesse carefull thereby in going forward;
Neither should we look to the things past, what good we have done more then other, to become less careful thereby in going forward;
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but what remaineth yet to bee done till wee haue brought our good attempts to passe; but what remains yet to be done till we have brought our good attempts to pass;
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and one good duty should follow after another, vntill we haue finished our course with ioy.
and one good duty should follow After Another, until we have finished our course with joy.
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Wee must remember that the Merchant went and bought the pearle when hee had found it:
we must Remember that the Merchant went and bought the pearl when he had found it:
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and the wise Virgins kept oyle in their lampes.
and the wise Virgins kept oil in their lamps.
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And heere it were to good purpose to thinke of Ehuds vnwearied care and labour, till he had brought all to a good end,
And Here it were to good purpose to think of Ehuds unwearied care and labour, till he had brought all to a good end,
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and of such other as did the like;
and of such other as did the like;
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and to consider with our selues (as hee and such did) how all that hath been done of vs in such cases, should bee but in vaine;
and to Consider with our selves (as he and such did) how all that hath been done of us in such cases, should be but in vain;
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and beside, great danger and detriment must needs come vpon vs, if wee should (as too many doe) breake off in the mid way.
and beside, great danger and detriment must needs come upon us, if we should (as too many do) break off in the mid Way.
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Oh what doe men lose heereby: euen beside all their labour, the fruit of it also.
O what do men loose hereby: even beside all their labour, the fruit of it also.
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But of this we haue occasion to speake often elsewhere.
But of this we have occasion to speak often elsewhere.
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Further, in that it is said that he hartened them on against the Moabites, assuring them that the Lord had deliuered them into their hands,
Further, in that it is said that he heartened them on against the Moabites, assuring them that the Lord had Delivered them into their hands,
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and that he drew them after him, and they did as he willed them;
and that he drew them After him, and they did as he willed them;
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wee see the worth of a good guide, what he may doe with those which he is set ouer,
we see the worth of a good guide, what he may do with those which he is Set over,
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and how much, strong and well grounded perswasions preuaile, where they be vsed in season and good manner, God blessing them as hee hath promised.
and how much, strong and well grounded persuasions prevail, where they be used in season and good manner, God blessing them as he hath promised.
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Let it therefore cause vs to bee resolued vpon this, and that in due and good consideration,
Let it Therefore cause us to be resolved upon this, and that in due and good consideration,
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so that wee may constantly hold the same:
so that we may constantly hold the same:
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Heathen Captaines haue done much with their souldiers, and Princes and lawmakers with their subiects: who yet (we know) could neither certifie them of the things they promised,
Heathen Captains have done much with their Soldiers, and Princes and lawmakers with their Subjects: who yet (we know) could neither certify them of the things they promised,
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and encouraged them to hope for, neither if they could; were the things of any other fort or kinde, then temporary.
and encouraged them to hope for, neither if they could; were the things of any other fort or kind, then temporary.
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Now then how much more are they like to preuaile with men, who both bring infallible promises from God,
Now then how much more Are they like to prevail with men, who both bring infallible promises from God,
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and also of things which please him (as Ehud heere doth) and they doe not onely glad the hearts of the persons therewith, in as much as they vnderstand thereby that God will blesse them heere abundantly,
and also of things which please him (as Ehud Here does) and they do not only glad the hearts of the Persons therewith, in as much as they understand thereby that God will bless them Here abundantly,
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and also that their reward is great in heauen. As the Lord spoke to Ioshua saying:
and also that their reward is great in heaven. As the Lord spoke to Ioshua saying:
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Bee valiant and of good courage, for I haue giuen the whole country of the Canaanites into thy hands: be valiant and of good courage, for I have given the Whole country of the Canaanites into thy hands:
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so spake Ehud heere vnto the men of Ephraim in the name of God, and by his authority.
so spoke Ehud Here unto the men of Ephraim in the name of God, and by his Authority.
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And these are the perswasions that are like to preuaile, I say not with the faithfull onely:
And these Are the persuasions that Are like to prevail, I say not with the faithful only:
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but (if any may bee) these are of force to moue euen other also.
but (if any may be) these Are of force to move even other also.
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Not that they can be throughly perswaded thereof without faith, but for that they doe very much moue their minds,
Not that they can be thoroughly persuaded thereof without faith, but for that they do very much move their minds,
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and the rather by the example of better then themselues, and also they doe cause them the more to enquire into such things,
and the rather by the Exampl of better then themselves, and also they do cause them the more to inquire into such things,
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and how they should bee done, till they grow acquainted with them, that so they may in time beleeue and so doe them in faith also.
and how they should be done, till they grow acquainted with them, that so they may in time believe and so do them in faith also.
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And let this which I say bee better considered in two things:
And let this which I say be better considered in two things:
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the one in the promises of eternall life, the other in those which belong to this present life.
the one in the promises of Eternal life, the other in those which belong to this present life.
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For the first, when God shall by some faithfull messenger of his, assure the hungring soule,
For the First, when God shall by Some faithful Messenger of his, assure the hungering soul,
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and the man of an afflicted spirit, of pardon of his sinnes, and eternall life, and that he shall vndoubtedly enjoy them, requiring this withall that he giue credit therto, and beleeue the same;
and the man of an afflicted Spirit, of pardon of his Sins, and Eternal life, and that he shall undoubtedly enjoy them, requiring this withal that he give credit thereto, and believe the same;
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how greatly (think we) do they moue and preuaile with him, as we see Christs words did with Zachee, and Pauls with the Iailor,
how greatly (think we) do they move and prevail with him, as we see Christ words did with Zaccheus, and Paul's with the Jailor,
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and with many other? And for the second likewise, I meane the temporary promises of this present life (as this was one, that Ehud heere offered and set before the people) as the promise of blessing and good successe to such as obey God, by walking diligently in their particular calling,
and with many other? And for the second likewise, I mean the temporary promises of this present life (as this was one, that Ehud Here offered and Set before the people) as the promise of blessing and good success to such as obey God, by walking diligently in their particular calling,
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and the promise of a good end and issue out of trouble to them which commit their way to God,
and the promise of a good end and issue out of trouble to them which commit their Way to God,
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to these, I say, how forcible are such promises, and what power haue they to vphold the hearts of such, in a comfortable expectation of the things promised? whereas without them, nothing could doe the same.
to these, I say, how forcible Are such promises, and what power have they to uphold the hearts of such, in a comfortable expectation of the things promised? whereas without them, nothing could do the same.
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Oh therfore what good may a godly Minister do in both (euen as her superiours also, especially being men indued with the gifts of the spirit) if he continue in loue to put the poore people daily in remembrance of these things, in the middest of the manifold changes of this life? And therefore as God shall impart to any man in the ministery or otherwise;
O Therefore what good may a godly Minister do in both (even as her superiors also, especially being men endued with the Gifts of the Spirit) if he continue in love to put the poor people daily in remembrance of these things, in the midst of the manifold changes of this life? And Therefore as God shall impart to any man in the Ministry or otherwise;
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more light, wisedome, experience, and grace, either in beleeuing or obeying, the more must hee apply himselfe to enlighten, aduise,
more Light, Wisdom, experience, and grace, either in believing or obeying, the more must he apply himself to enlighten, advise,
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and strengthen those whom God hath set him ouer for that purpose;
and strengthen those whom God hath Set him over for that purpose;
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knowing that it is not euery mans case, to be able to minister vnto himselfe or other, aduice or direction, (though it were much to be desired) especially in a matter of difficulty,
knowing that it is not every men case, to be able to minister unto himself or other, Advice or direction, (though it were much to be desired) especially in a matter of difficulty,
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and in a doubt of conscience, or in tentation, or vnder the crosse.
and in a doubt of conscience, or in tentation, or under the cross.
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Peter therefore betrusted with this office, to confirme his brethren, as a man of a thousand,Peter Therefore betrusted with this office, to confirm his brothers, as a man of a thousand,
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as Dauid, Psal. 51. vndertooke it, who had himselfe first well learned it, and was the better able to performe it to other.
as David, Psalm 51. undertook it, who had himself First well learned it, and was the better able to perform it to other.
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Neither let any man thinke it a disgrace to himselfe thus to see, and walke, by the eyes,
Neither let any man think it a disgrace to himself thus to see, and walk, by the eyes,
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and vpon the feet of others.
and upon the feet of Others.
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It is a mans wisedome, and a great portion from God, to receiue direction by such meanes. Heere I will stay.
It is a men Wisdom, and a great portion from God, to receive direction by such means. Here I will stay.
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THE TWENTIE THREE SERMON ON THE THIRD CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. NOw to goe forward;
THE TWENTIE THREE SERMON ON THE THIRD CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. NOw to go forward;
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the valiant warriours of Ephraim being encouraged thus by Ehud, and other helpe being called together therewith,
the valiant warriors of Ephraim being encouraged thus by Ehud, and other help being called together therewith,
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as we haue heard, and they keeping the passages to and fro, betwixt Israel on their owne side,
as we have herd, and they keeping the passages to and from, betwixt Israel on their own side,
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and Moab on the other side of Iordan, they killed all the Moabites that offered themselues to stirre and be helpers in that time of their great calamity and abasement, wherein they had lost their King:
and Moab on the other side of Iordan, they killed all the Moabites that offered themselves to stir and be helpers in that time of their great calamity and abasement, wherein they had lost their King:
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these (I say) whom Ehud drew together, so bestirred themselues, that ten thousand of the best warriours of the Moabites were put to the sword.
these (I say) whom Ehud drew together, so bestirred themselves, that ten thousand of the best warriors of the Moabites were put to the sword.
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Thus they of Moab were weakened, and Ehud and the people of Israel did more and more preuaile.
Thus they of Moab were weakened, and Ehud and the people of Israel did more and more prevail.
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By all this we see that as there is a time of affliction and calamity to the people of God (as it had beene heere to Israel) and that is,
By all this we see that as there is a time of affliction and calamity to the people of God (as it had been Here to Israel) and that is,
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except he might bee free from their troubled conscience:
except he might be free from their troubled conscience:
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when they haue prouoked God, and their sinnes haue made them naked before the Lord, that is to say, destitute and voide of the grace and helpe of God, (as it is said of their fathers when they had made a Calfe in Exodus) as I say, there is such a time;
when they have provoked God, and their Sins have made them naked before the Lord, that is to say, destitute and void of the grace and help of God, (as it is said of their Father's when they had made a Calf in Exodus) as I say, there is such a time;
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so there is a time againe of deliuerance and ioy, and that is, when the people rise out of their sinne penitently,
so there is a time again of deliverance and joy, and that is, when the people rise out of their sin penitently,
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and seeke the Lord with their whole heart, then hee most graciously returneth to them againe, in whose fauour is life.
and seek the Lord with their Whole heart, then he most graciously returns to them again, in whose favour is life.
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And this comfortable estate may wee enioy from time to time, to haue the Lords louing countenance to shine vpon vs, far more delightfull to our soule,
And this comfortable estate may we enjoy from time to time, to have the lords loving countenance to shine upon us, Far more delightful to our soul,
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then the fairest and sweetest weather can bee to the creatures of the earth, i• we can like to preferre it,
then the Fairest and Sweetest weather can be to the creatures of the earth, i• we can like to prefer it,
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as it is the best before all other: and we hauing obtained grace to doe so, if we shall goe a step further,
as it is the best before all other: and we having obtained grace to do so, if we shall go a step further,
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and can thinke it our best wisedome to continue in so doing wee shall abide in Gods fauour also,
and can think it our best Wisdom to continue in so doing we shall abide in God's favour also,
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and keepe our selues well when we are wel, which is the happinesse that can in this life be enioyed.
and keep our selves well when we Are well, which is the happiness that can in this life be enjoyed.
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The Lord doth not stint and tie vs to times, in which only we may haue peace with him, and see good daies;
The Lord does not stint and tie us to times, in which only we may have peace with him, and see good days;
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but he would that wee should liue in safety vnder his protection all the day long:
but he would that we should live in safety under his protection all the day long:
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and so from time to time, that we may haue proofe how good and bountifull hee is.
and so from time to time, that we may have proof how good and bountiful he is.
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But we are waily and inconstant, and abuse his lenity and kindnesse toward vs, when hee not onely holdeth many troubles and sorrowes from vs,
But we Are waily and inconstant, and abuse his lenity and kindness towards us, when he not only holds many Troubles and sorrows from us,
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but also lodeth vs with the benefits of health, and welfare. inward and outward, and that also while others smart and are in heauinesse.
but also loadeth us with the benefits of health, and welfare. inward and outward, and that also while Others smart and Are in heaviness.
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Wee deale with him, as pampered horses, and children much made of, who right soone waxe loose and wanton.
we deal with him, as pampered Horses, and children much made of, who right soon wax lose and wanton.
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And wee cause the Lord to turne our good and ioyfull daies into glooming and sorrowfull times:
And we cause the Lord to turn our good and joyful days into glooming and sorrowful times:
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as through the stories of the booke of God doth euery where appeare, that many after good beginnings did so though little to their comfort.
as through the stories of the book of God does every where appear, that many After good beginnings did so though little to their Comfort.
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Oh how soone did this people mentioned in this booke, and their fathers, as wee reade in Deuteronomy, with sundry other generations following,
O how soon did this people mentioned in this book, and their Father's, as we read in Deuteronomy, with sundry other generations following,
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as the stories doe testifie, kicke vp their heele against the Lord, when hee did yet feede them with the fat of wheat,
as the stories do testify, kick up their heel against the Lord, when he did yet feed them with the fat of wheat,
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and make them drinke of the sweet? And this reuolting worketh such a change in our best states and seasons,
and make them drink of the sweet? And this revolting works such a change in our best states and seasons,
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as causeth to complain and cry.
as Causes to complain and cry.
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to wit, that if wee desire to see good daies heere, and enioy long life with the Lord hereafter:
to wit, that if we desire to see good days Here, and enjoy long life with the Lord hereafter:
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that (I say) wee flie euill, and follow that which is good: and heerein let vs see that wee deale not hollowly with the Lord:
that (I say) we fly evil, and follow that which is good: and herein let us see that we deal not hollowly with the Lord:
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and if by occasion we slip or fall, and forget our selues (as this people heere did, vers. 7.) yet let vs take heede that we harden not our hearts,
and if by occasion we slip or fallen, and forget our selves (as this people Here did, vers. 7.) yet let us take heed that we harden not our hearts,
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and so lie still, but beare our punishment contentedly, because we haue sinned, and make speed to turne againe to the Lord our first husband, who will receiue vs graciously:
and so lie still, but bear our punishment contentedly, Because we have sinned, and make speed to turn again to the Lord our First husband, who will receive us graciously:
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and as he hath smitten vs, so he will heale vs;
and as he hath smitten us, so he will heal us;
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and as hee did before comfort vs, so he will restore ioy and gladnesse to vs, as in time past.
and as he did before Comfort us, so he will restore joy and gladness to us, as in time past.
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And this being done daily in the smaller slips, shall the easilier be gone about in greater fals,
And this being done daily in the smaller slips, shall the easilier be gone about in greater falls,
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and shall also be a meane to keepe vs from them. Yea doubtlesse the Lord will doe great things for vs;
and shall also be a mean to keep us from them. Yea doubtless the Lord will do great things for us;
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and as hee abased the enemies of this people, the Moabites heere, so will hee bring the wicked vnder vs,
and as he abased the enemies of this people, the Moabites Here, so will he bring the wicked under us,
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and leaue them afflicted and scourged in our roome. Now followeth the third and last thing mentioned in this latter part of the story,
and leave them afflicted and scourged in our room. Now follows the third and last thing mentioned in this latter part of the story,
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and that is, rest after, for a good while. This long time of peace the Lord granted them, and could willingly affoord it them,
and that is, rest After, for a good while. This long time of peace the Lord granted them, and could willingly afford it them,
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and it is all one to him to giue a long time thereto, as a short.
and it is all one to him to give a long time thereto, as a short.
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And as it was a great blessing, so it was more then was promised.
And as it was a great blessing, so it was more then was promised.
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Indeed the Lord said, that he would giue Moab into their hands, and the people enioyed that (as a fruit of their faith) which laid hold on Gods promise.
Indeed the Lord said, that he would give Moab into their hands, and the people enjoyed that (as a fruit of their faith) which laid hold on God's promise.
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But hesides, he lengthened out the time of their rest, further then hee promised them.
But hesides, he lengthened out the time of their rest, further then he promised them.
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To teach vs that God neuer commeth short or behinde hand with vs in performing his promises,
To teach us that God never comes short or behind hand with us in performing his promises,
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but giueth vs good measure, heaped vp, and running ouer;
but gives us good measure, heaped up, and running over;
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and thereby sheweth that hee is liberall and bountifull toward vs. And this is his vsuall manner of dealing with his, to giue more then they aske or looke to receiue;
and thereby shows that he is liberal and bountiful towards us And this is his usual manner of dealing with his, to give more then they ask or look to receive;
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for hee giueth more then hee himselfe promiseth.
for he gives more then he himself promises.
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The prodigall child asked, that hee might be receiued but as an hired seruant, but his father, who resembled the Lord in kindnesse, receiued him for his sonne,
The prodigal child asked, that he might be received but as an hired servant, but his father, who resembled the Lord in kindness, received him for his son,
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and declared it by entertaining him gladly, with all things agreeing therto. So the woman of Canaan came to Christ for helpe for her daughter;
and declared it by entertaining him gladly, with all things agreeing thereto. So the woman of Canaan Come to christ for help for her daughter;
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Euen as father Iacob, who feared that hee should neuer see Iosephs face, thinking he had been deuoured of some wild beast, did yet see his childrens children.
Eve as father Iacob, who feared that he should never see Joseph's face, thinking he had been devoured of Some wild beast, did yet see his Children's children.
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This if it were beleeued, were able to make our liues comfortable? For to say the truth, all our welfare is according to our faith,
This if it were believed, were able to make our lives comfortable? For to say the truth, all our welfare is according to our faith,
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and yet the Lord giueth fartee aboue that which we can beleeue.
and yet the Lord gives fartee above that which we can believe.
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Therefore this ought to encourage vs, to labour to giue him credit in all that we seene imposeth vpon vs,
Therefore this ought to encourage us, to labour to give him credit in all that we seen Imposes upon us,
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and requireth of vs, in that wee vnderstand and see, and rest perswaded that he will haue vs to goe about it.
and requires of us, in that we understand and see, and rest persuaded that he will have us to go about it.
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For we may know, that our reward shall he exceeding great in so doing.
For we may know, that our reward shall he exceeding great in so doing.
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Let vs instance this in two or three particulars, and we shall finde the same that other haue done before vs. If we marke it, we may perceiue, that when we haue somtime in our afflictions besought the Lord but for some ease and mitigation of the force of them,
Let us instance this in two or three particulars, and we shall find the same that other have done before us If we mark it, we may perceive, that when we have sometime in our afflictions besought the Lord but for Some ease and mitigation of the force of them,
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whether sicknesse, paine, disease, or any such like, he hath deliuered vs altogether, and besides, blessed vs abundantly.
whither sickness, pain, disease, or any such like, he hath Delivered us altogether, and beside, blessed us abundantly.
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And so to shew it in any other particular, when great sorrow hath been rising toward vs, he hath oft times turned our sorrow into ioy.
And so to show it in any other particular, when great sorrow hath been rising towards us, he hath oft times turned our sorrow into joy.
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And euen so, as long-continued peace was to this people vnlooked for, when their very deliuerance from subiection to the Moabites, would haue been ful welcome,
And even so, as long-continued peace was to this people unlooked for, when their very deliverance from subjection to the Moabites, would have been full welcome,
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though it had been but for a short time, that they might haue had but some breathing from their bondage:
though it had been but for a short time, that they might have had but Some breathing from their bondage:
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so the Lord dealeth with vs, that whereas in some of our troubles, we haue feared as Hezechiah did, that wee should neuer fee light, nor good daies any more;
so the Lord deals with us, that whereas in Some of our Troubles, we have feared as Hezekiah did, that we should never fee Light, nor good days any more;
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yet the Lord of his exceeding goodnesse hath restored vs to our former sweet liberties for a long time after.
yet the Lord of his exceeding Goodness hath restored us to our former sweet Liberties for a long time After.
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But oh what might be said of this argument? Although we must also know, that hee seeth reason sometime,
But o what might be said of this argument? Although we must also know, that he sees reason sometime,
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and that for good cause, to hold vs off and deferre vs. But more of this in Chap. 1. ver. 2. And heere an end of this story. Vers. 31. And after him was Shamgar the sonne of Anath, which slew of the Philistims sixe hundred men with an oxe goade,
and that for good cause, to hold us off and defer us But more of this in Chap. 1. ver. 2. And Here an end of this story. Vers. 31. And After him was Shamgar the son of Anath, which slew of the philistines sixe hundred men with an ox goad,
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and he also deliuered Israel ▪ and he also Delivered Israel ▪
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THis short story of Shamgar, is the third and last story mentioned in this chapter of the Israelites deliuerance, by an other Iudge.
THis short story of Shamgar, is the third and last story mentioned in this chapter of the Israelites deliverance, by an other Judge.
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But who this Shamger was, or of what tribe hee came, the Scripture doth not let downe.
But who this Shamger was, or of what tribe he Come, the Scripture does not let down.
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But it appeareth, that when they had enioyed long peace vnder Ehud, after his death, the Philistims began to vexe and oppresse them,
But it appears, that when they had enjoyed long peace under Ehud, After his death, the philistines began to vex and oppress them,
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and then the Lord stirred vp this Shamgar to defend them, that they might not againe be brought into bondage as they had bin before.
and then the Lord stirred up this Shamgar to defend them, that they might not again be brought into bondage as they had been before.
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And among other of their victories which were many, this one is brought in, as most admirable,
And among other of their victories which were many, this one is brought in, as most admirable,
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though it be but briefly mentioned.
though it be but briefly mentioned.
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For a great number, euen hundreds to be slaine by one man, and he vsing so weake an instrument,
For a great number, even hundreds to be slain by one man, and he using so weak an Instrument,
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and the whole nation of the people to bee preserued thereby from so fierce enemies, what is in this whole booke spoken of, of the like kind, to be for strange and admirable? vnlesse it be the like act of Sampson.
and the Whole Nation of the people to be preserved thereby from so fierce enemies, what is in this Whole book spoken of, of the like kind, to be for strange and admirable? unless it be the like act of Sampson.
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Wherein we may see, that euery slight thing may be a weapon or warre for Gods people,
Wherein we may see, that every slight thing may be a weapon or war for God's people,
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when hee will say, it shall preuaile:
when he will say, it shall prevail:
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and that it is not the number of men, nor the meanes, that God regardeth when hee will get the victory.
and that it is not the number of men, nor the means, that God Regardeth when he will get the victory.
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Therefore Dauids small and smooth stones to throw in his sling, were sufficient furniture and armour to sley the Philistims champion Goliah: and Sampson with the iaw bone of an Asse slew a thousand men:
Therefore David small and smooth stones to throw in his sling, were sufficient furniture and armour to slay the philistines champion Goliath: and Sampson with the jaw bone of an Ass slew a thousand men:
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and Iael with a bare naile, killed Sisera, that valiant captaine of Iabin King of Canaan.
and Jael with a bore nail, killed Sisera, that valiant captain of Iabin King of Canaan.
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And so great an act did this Shamgar, by so weak an instrument, when the Lord pleased to giue the victory.
And so great an act did this Shamgar, by so weak an Instrument, when the Lord pleased to give the victory.
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And this truth should wee see verified as clearely as euer they did, if we would hold this sure and constant, that wee are his, and deare vnto him:
And this truth should we see verified as clearly as ever they did, if we would hold this sure and constant, that we Are his, and deer unto him:
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secondly, when we feele our outward oppressions and discouragements, or our inward infirmities, feares, and tentations,
secondly, when we feel our outward oppressions and discouragements, or our inward infirmities, fears, and tentations,
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if then (I say) wee did not looke how weake wee our selues are,
if then (I say) we did not look how weak we our selves Are,
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and vnfit to wade through them all, and beare them, forgetting Gods power, which serueth for the vse and comfort of his weake seruants,
and unfit to wade through them all, and bear them, forgetting God's power, which serveth for the use and Comfort of his weak Servants,
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and to be made knowne in their infirmities:
and to be made known in their infirmities:
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euen so wee see Dauid did, namely in his sore distresse, comfort himselfe in being wearied with Sauls pursuing of him.
even so we see David did, namely in his soar distress, Comfort himself in being wearied with Saul's pursuing of him.
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And yet what a grace that was in him we may see by this, that hee being at an other time,
And yet what a grace that was in him we may see by this, that he being At an other time,
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and forgetting himselfe, in a sore combat, brake out thus, and in his rashnesse said, I shall one time or other fall by Saul:
and forgetting himself, in a soar combat, brake out thus, and in his rashness said, I shall one time or other fallen by Saul:
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But wee should looke how strong the Lord is who loueth vs:
But we should look how strong the Lord is who loves us:
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who also lookes downe from heauen, to see who are weake, that he may be strong with them.
who also looks down from heaven, to see who Are weak, that he may be strong with them.
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For indeed when wee see our owne impotency, this should lift vp out heart, and cause vs to reach out our hand to Gods mercy, which is in a readinesse for vs. So that if he be able to helpe vs, that should bee enough for vs,
For indeed when we see our own impotency, this should lift up out heart, and cause us to reach out our hand to God's mercy, which is in a readiness for us So that if he be able to help us, that should be enough for us,
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how vnable soeuer wee bee to beare the burthen our selues.
how unable soever we be to bear the burden our selves.
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So wee haue learned to beleeue, and to speake, The Lord is my light and saluation, whom shall I feare? the Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid? Remember wee also what the Apostle said:
So we have learned to believe, and to speak, The Lord is my Light and salvation, whom shall I Fear? the Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid? remember we also what the Apostle said:
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I am able to doe all things through him that maketh me able. And againe, I will reioyce in mine infirmities: I am able to do all things through him that makes me able. And again, I will rejoice in mine infirmities:
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for when I am weake, then am I strong: for when I am weak, then am I strong:
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euen so we not fainting in our many troubles, but by faith drawing and deriuing Gods power vnto vs,
even so we not fainting in our many Troubles, but by faith drawing and deriving God's power unto us,
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as we haue good leaue to do, yea as we are commanded by himselfe to doe, we may rest quiet,
as we have good leave to do, yea as we Are commanded by himself to do, we may rest quiet,
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for God will not disappoint vs, and in that respect the Apostle Iames wille•• vs to bee greatliest comforted,
for God will not disappoint us, and in that respect the Apostle James wille•• us to be greatliest comforted,
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when we fall into diuerse tentations, that to our faith may be tried to be sound (and that is better then gold) bringing patience with it.
when we fallen into diverse tentations, that to our faith may be tried to be found (and that is better then gold) bringing patience with it.
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And yet if the Lord be not with vs, nor wee cling not to him by faith, no munition or warlike furniture when it is needed,
And yet if the Lord be not with us, nor we cling not to him by faith, no munition or warlike furniture when it is needed,
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nor the strongest nor surest helpe in time of peace shall be able to doe vs any good.
nor the Strongest nor Surest help in time of peace shall be able to do us any good.
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Therefore neither could the walles of Iericho preserue the city when God went against it, nor Goliahs sword defend him, but turne against him;
Therefore neither could the walls of Jericho preserve the City when God went against it, nor Goliath's sword defend him, but turn against him;
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not Pharaeohs Chariots get victorie for him, but faile him when the Lord would not go with them.
not Pharaeohs Chariots get victory for him, but fail him when the Lord would not go with them.
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And therefore euen as it is said in the Psalme, that a King is not saued by the multitude of an host,
And Therefore even as it is said in the Psalm, that a King is not saved by the multitude of an host,
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neither is the mighty deliuered by his great strength; so an horse is but a vaine helpe to saue a man.
neither is the mighty Delivered by his great strength; so an horse is but a vain help to save a man.
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And so wee may say of all creatures.
And so we may say of all creatures.
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If the Lord be at peace with vs, they are on our sides, to stand with vs;
If the Lord be At peace with us, they Are on our sides, to stand with us;
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but if he frowne vpon vs, they shall be against vs. Lo such a thing it is to bee in league and fauour with him, that all shall turne to the best vnto vs thereby;
but if he frown upon us, they shall be against us Lo such a thing it is to be in league and favour with him, that all shall turn to the best unto us thereby;
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yea euen the fiercenesse of our enemies:
yea even the fierceness of our enemies:
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that is, to bee humble vnder them, and thereby forward and fruitfull in doing the good that we may.
that is, to be humble under them, and thereby forward and fruitful in doing the good that we may.
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the heauens, the earth, the creatures shall be all at one with them, who are in couenant with him, who is the Lord of them.
the heavens, the earth, the creatures shall be all At one with them, who Are in Covenant with him, who is the Lord of them.
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But I will proceed in the next chapter.
But I will proceed in the next chapter.
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THE FOVRTH CHAPTER OF THE booke of IVDGES. Vers. 1. And the children of Israel began againe to doe wickedly in the sight of the Lord when Ehud was dead.
THE FOURTH CHAPTER OF THE book of JUDGES. Vers. 1. And the children of Israel began again to do wickedly in the sighed of the Lord when Ehud was dead.
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2. And the Lord sold them into the hand of Iabin King of Canaan that raigned in Hazar, whose chiefe captaine was called Sisera, which dwelt in Harosheth of the Gentiles.
2. And the Lord sold them into the hand of Iabin King of Canaan that reigned in Hazar, whose chief captain was called Sisera, which dwelled in Harosheth of the Gentiles.
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3. Then the children of Israel cried vnto the Lord, for he had nine hundred Chariots of iron,
3. Then the children of Israel cried unto the Lord, for he had nine hundred Chariots of iron,
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and twentie yeeres he had vexed the children of Israel very sore. 4. And at that time Debora a Prophetesse, the wise of Lapidothiudged Israel. and twentie Years he had vexed the children of Israel very soar. 4. And At that time Deborah a Prophetess, the wise of Lapidothiudged Israel.
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5. And this Debora dwelt vnder a Palme tree betweene Rama and mount Ephraim, and the people of Israel came vp to her for indgement.
5. And this Deborah dwelled under a Palm tree between Rama and mount Ephraim, and the people of Israel Come up to her for judgement.
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IN this Chapter is set downe another falling of the children of Israel from God, and Gods correcting of them: their repentance also:
IN this Chapter is Set down Another falling of the children of Israel from God, and God's correcting of them: their Repentance also:
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and lastly his deliuering of them by Debora, Barak, and Iael. The first of these is in the first verse, the next in the second verse, their repentance in the third:
and lastly his delivering of them by Deborah, Barak, and Jael. The First of these is in the First verse, the next in the second verse, their Repentance in the third:
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and their deliuerance in all the rest of the verses, to the end of the chapter.
and their deliverance in all the rest of the Verses, to the end of the chapter.
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The first part of the Chapter.
The First part of the Chapter.
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In that this relapse of theirs was said to be after Ehud was dead, as though Shamgar had not been betwixt both, it was most likely it was for that, hee was but a very short time a deliuerer vnto them.
In that this relapse of theirs was said to be After Ehud was dead, as though Shamgar had not been betwixt both, it was most likely it was for that, he was but a very short time a deliverer unto them.
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But yet he was after Ehud a deliuerer of the people, though but for a short time,
But yet he was After Ehud a deliverer of the people, though but for a short time,
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as appeareth in the last verse of the former chapter.
as appears in the last verse of the former chapter.
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For the first of the foure things, I meane the sinne of the people of Israel, which againe they committed (for so it is said heere, that they did againe that which was euill in the sight of the Lord) vnderstand it of them who had seene the former deliuerance,
For the First of the foure things, I mean the sin of the people of Israel, which again they committed (for so it is said Here, that they did again that which was evil in the sighed of the Lord) understand it of them who had seen the former deliverance,
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and also of their posterity who enioyed the blessing.
and also of their posterity who enjoyed the blessing.
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Of the phrase or manner of speech vttered by the holy Ghost, to wit, that they did euill in the sight of the Lord;
Of the phrase or manner of speech uttered by the holy Ghost, to wit, that they did evil in the sighed of the Lord;
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I will not speake any more, hauing handled it twice before. But of their sinne let vs consider.
I will not speak any more, having handled it twice before. But of their sin let us Consider.
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And that is, that they abused their long enioyed peace and rest vnder Ehud. The summe of it is, that they did leaue the right way of seruing God,
And that is, that they abused their long enjoyed peace and rest under Ehud. The sum of it is, that they did leave the right Way of serving God,
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And this is indeed the disposition and common practise of men, who are not led and gouerned by Gods grace, that they are not the better for their prosperity, but much worse:
And this is indeed the disposition and Common practice of men, who Are not led and governed by God's grace, that they Are not the better for their Prosperity, but much Worse:
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for by aduersity they are held downe, and disabled from much sinne, and so are restrained at least;
for by adversity they Are held down, and disabled from much sin, and so Are restrained At least;
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so that, as the way is shut vp to them from thence by affliction, so their appetite is much abated thereby also.
so that, as the Way is shut up to them from thence by affliction, so their appetite is much abated thereby also.
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But in liberty, peace, and abundance of Gods benefits, they are more easily led on,
But in liberty, peace, and abundance of God's benefits, they Are more Easily led on,
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and enticed, and so the was is set open to them, and they doe as readily walke in it;
and enticed, and so the was is Set open to them, and they do as readily walk in it;
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and being vngouerned, they are soone let loose.
and being ungoverned, they Are soon let lose.
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And we must know, that it is not thus with the wicked onely, but euen with such as haue been sometime vnder Gods direction, that euen they are ready to forget themselues,
And we must know, that it is not thus with the wicked only, but even with such as have been sometime under God's direction, that even they Are ready to forget themselves,
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yea and the most doe, and waxing bold, breake out by meanes of their prosperitie after the same manner.
yea and the most do, and waxing bold, break out by means of their Prosperity After the same manner.
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And so it fell out with Dauid himselfe, who when hee had subdued his enemies vnder him almost on euery side,
And so it fell out with David himself, who when he had subdued his enemies under him almost on every side,
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euen to his hearts desire, he fell most dangerously to the great prouoking of God.
even to his hearts desire, he fell most dangerously to the great provoking of God.
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And Iehosaphat, otherwise a godly King, when hee was lifted vp and made drunke as it were, with the company and fellowship of wicked Ahab, did sore forget himselfe,
And Jehoshaphat, otherwise a godly King, when he was lifted up and made drunk as it were, with the company and fellowship of wicked Ahab, did soar forget himself,
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so that he was faine to be reproued for it of the Lord by his Prophet.
so that he was feign to be reproved for it of the Lord by his Prophet.
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A lamentable case, that when they bee so sore oppressed either by enemies, or other crosses, that their life waxeth wearisome to them,
A lamentable case, that when they be so soar oppressed either by enemies, or other Crosses, that their life Waxes wearisome to them,
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and their distressed estate causeth all that looke on them to pity them:
and their distressed estate Causes all that look on them to pity them:
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and when the Lord shall in that misery of theirs haue compassion of them, and set them at large, it is a lamentable case (I say) that they should become so grosly vnthankfull, forget their late aduersity,
and when the Lord shall in that misery of theirs have compassion of them, and Set them At large, it is a lamentable case (I say) that they should become so grossly unthankful, forget their late adversity,
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and as soone in a manner as God hath enlarged them by his benefits, that they should thus vnnaturally (as I may say) disguise themselues,
and as soon in a manner as God hath enlarged them by his benefits, that they should thus unnaturally (as I may say) disguise themselves,
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euen as if they would set themselues to grieue the Lord for his gladding and comforting of them.
even as if they would Set themselves to grieve the Lord for his gladding and comforting of them.
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This may (I thinke) bee a watchword to vs, to take heed how we vse our prosperity,
This may (I think) be a watchword to us, to take heed how we use our Prosperity,
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and to teach vs to make small hast to be made great in the world by Gods preferments, great wealth and commodities,
and to teach us to make small haste to be made great in the world by God's preferments, great wealth and commodities,
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vnlesse we lay faster hold of grace wherby we may vse them rightly;
unless we lay faster hold of grace whereby we may use them rightly;
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how should they be able to abide it? By the fearefull example of these,
how should they be able to abide it? By the fearful Exampl of these,
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Let vs then take heed seriously, that wee count it not happie in it selfe to liue delicately for a season;
Let us then take heed seriously, that we count it not happy in it self to live delicately for a season;
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from whence it commeth through our corrupt nature, that wee contemne others, giue our selues to vanity, pleasures, wantonnesse,
from whence it comes through our corrupt nature, that we contemn Others, give our selves to vanity, pleasures, wantonness,
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and delights, and some of vs also to profit seeking and gaine, though neuer so filthy and grosse,
and delights, and Some of us also to profit seeking and gain, though never so filthy and gross,
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as our chiefe treasure, whereby godlinesse decayes, and the vse, at least the power of all good meanes.
as our chief treasure, whereby godliness decays, and the use, At least the power of all good means.
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But what should wee doe (yee will aske) when God giueth vs such a wealthie and a comfortable outward estate? I say we should be rich in good workes, and doe workes to necessarie vses.
But what should we do (ye will ask) when God gives us such a wealthy and a comfortable outward estate? I say we should be rich in good works, and do works to necessary uses.
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Oh, men so well prouided for, what good might bee done to their owne soules, and to the soules and bodies of their brethren.
O, men so well provided for, what good might be done to their own Souls, and to the Souls and bodies of their brothers.
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But to this point (alas) things are now come, that we may say with griefe, that few haue any mind to vse their liberties aright,
But to this point (alas) things Are now come, that we may say with grief, that few have any mind to use their Liberties aright,
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or (almost) to doe any good.
or (almost) to do any good.
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And this being duly considered, should cause our wondrings to cease, why so few godly Christians enioy any great portion of outward blessings in comparison, (for it is so) euen because the Lord prouideth a better thing for them,
And this being duly considered, should cause our wonderings to cease, why so few godly Christians enjoy any great portion of outward blessings in comparison, (for it is so) even Because the Lord Provideth a better thing for them,
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when hee giueth them a mediocritie in them all, as of maintenance, of credit, account and fauour with their betters,
when he gives them a mediocrity in them all, as of maintenance, of credit, account and favour with their betters,
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and mixeth each houre of sunshine with an other of cloudy and vnpleasing weather;
and mixeth each hour of sunshine with an other of cloudy and unpleasing weather;
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and all to keepe their affections from growing too ranke, and intemperate, and to containe them within their bounds in that condition, which is best for them,
and all to keep their affections from growing too rank, and intemperate, and to contain them within their bounds in that condition, which is best for them,
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and fittest to serue the Lord in, without loathing or wearinesse.
and Fittest to serve the Lord in, without loathing or weariness.
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The earth which is too strong and lusty, runneth vp into weede and stalke, but the well tilled and compassed, bringeth forth a plentifull crop.
The earth which is too strong and lusty, Runneth up into weed and stalk, but the well tilled and compassed, brings forth a plentiful crop.
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And rare is the man, whose fruites are not more gratious and constant in a moderate estate,
And rare is the man, whose fruits Are not more gracious and constant in a moderate estate,
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then in a mighty, which caused the wise man to say;
then in a mighty, which caused the wise man to say;
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Neither to much, Lord, neither too little, for I shall runne into the extreame of vnthankfulnesse or discontentment.
Neither to much, Lord, neither too little, for I shall run into the extreme of unthankfulness or discontentment.
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Doubtlesse, if as prosperity groweth, so piety encreased withall, and the loue of the giuer waxed stronger,
Doubtless, if as Prosperity grows, so piety increased withal, and the love of the giver waxed Stronger,
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as his gifts are multiplyed, and waxe greater, and God would not stint men as hee doth.
as his Gifts Are multiplied, and wax greater, and God would not stint men as he does.
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But it is cleare, men can beare no excesse or abundance in this kinde, without notorious defect or decay in godly duties:
But it is clear, men can bear no excess or abundance in this kind, without notorious defect or decay in godly duties:
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outward welfare of body (like the splene) causeth a leanenesse and euil-fauourednesse of soule,
outward welfare of body (like the spleen) Causes a leanenesse and euil-fauourednesse of soul,
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The second part of the Chapter. OF the first thing of the foure contained in this chapter we haue heard.
The second part of the Chapter. OF the First thing of the foure contained in this chapter we have herd.
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Now followeth the second, and that is their punishment, who so prouoked the Lord:
Now follows the second, and that is their punishment, who so provoked the Lord:
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namely, that he gaue them ouer to an other aduersary, more fierce and furious then the former:
namely, that he gave them over to an other adversary, more fierce and furious then the former:
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that was one Iabin King of Canaan, that raigned in Hazor:
that was one Iabin King of Canaan, that reigned in Hazor:
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But ye may obiect, that such an one in all respects was slaine by Ioshua, much aboue an hundred yeeres agoe.
But you may Object, that such an one in all respects was slain by Ioshua, much above an hundred Years ago.
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For thus wee reade in the booke of Ioshua; At that time Ioshua returned and tooke Hazor,
For thus we read in the book of Ioshua; At that time Ioshua returned and took Hazor,
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and burnt it, and smote the King thereof, to wit, Iabin, with the edge of the sword:
and burned it, and smote the King thereof, to wit, Iabin, with the edge of the sword:
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for Hazor before time had been the head city of all those kingdomes. for Hazor before time had been the head City of all those kingdoms.
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I answere, it was so indeed, and now another of that name and kindred, was risen vp,
I answer, it was so indeed, and now Another of that name and kindred, was risen up,
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and had builded the city againe, and now being growne strong and populous, preuailed against Israel,
and had built the City again, and now being grown strong and populous, prevailed against Israel,
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and held them in the greater bondage;
and held them in the greater bondage;
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and for this cause, euen that he might be reuenged vpō them for his predecessor, whom their fathers, Ioshua and others, had wasted and slaine,
and for this cause, even that he might be revenged upon them for his predecessor, whom their Father's, Ioshua and Others, had wasted and slain,
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and they did therefore oppresse them much the sorer. This I thought good to say for the clearing of this difficulty. Now to proceed:
and they did Therefore oppress them much the Sorer. This I Thought good to say for the clearing of this difficulty. Now to proceed:
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This Iabin King of Canaan is further described by his chiefe captaine, which was Sisera, a great warrier, and terrible.
This Iabin King of Canaan is further described by his chief captain, which was Sisera, a great warrior, and terrible.
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Whereby we may know, that the ease of the Israelites was restlesse seruitude, and the hope of their deliuerance desperate.
Whereby we may know, that the ease of the Israelites was restless servitude, and the hope of their deliverance desperate.
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Now by this new calamity thus brought vpon this people, (to omit that which I said of the punishment in the former examples) where a man would not haue looked for it, we may obserue and see, that when all things seeme quiet and peaceable to vs,
Now by this new calamity thus brought upon this people, (to omit that which I said of the punishment in the former Examples) where a man would not have looked for it, we may observe and see, that when all things seem quiet and peaceable to us,
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and when we think that we are safe on euery side, so that no hurt can befall vs,
and when we think that we Are safe on every side, so that no hurt can befall us,
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yet if the Lord haue a controuersie with vs, hee doth in a maruellous manner raise vp some great trouble against vs:
yet if the Lord have a controversy with us, he does in a marvelous manner raise up Some great trouble against us:
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yea and that as it were, out of the sparckles of former afflictions, (when we suspect none) as hee did heere, which were thought to haue been quenchedlong agoe, he bringeth a fire and flame,
yea and that as it were, out of the sparkles of former afflictions, (when we suspect none) as he did Here, which were Thought to have been quenchedlong ago, he brings a fire and flame,
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as it were, to burne and consume vs. So that when men thinke all to bee sure, God raiseth vp vexations that way where one would not looke for them.
as it were, to burn and consume us So that when men think all to be sure, God Raiseth up vexations that Way where one would not look for them.
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The Amalekites, when they had taken Ziclag, lay drunken and wallowing like beasts, fearing no danger,
The Amalekites, when they had taken Ziklag, lay drunken and wallowing like beasts, fearing no danger,
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and were suddenly come vpon and slaine.
and were suddenly come upon and slain.
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So the Apostle saith, When men cry peace, and that all things are safe, then shall sudden destruction come vpon them,
So the Apostle Says, When men cry peace, and that all things Are safe, then shall sudden destruction come upon them,
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when they are not aware, like the trauell vpon a woman with child, and they shall not bee able to auoide it. when they Are not aware, like the travel upon a woman with child, and they shall not be able to avoid it.
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Thus God seeth it good to tame and raw the licentiousnesse and pride of men,
Thus God sees it good to tame and raw the licentiousness and pride of men,
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and (that which is maruellous to say) if hee should not doe so, there were no liuing for vs one by another.
and (that which is marvelous to say) if he should not do so, there were no living for us one by Another.
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The best in towne and country, would kicke vp their heele; yea and notwithstanding hee thus pluck downe the pride of one or other euery day,
The best in town and country, would kick up their heel; yea and notwithstanding he thus pluck down the pride of one or other every day,
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yet such as are spared bee neuer the better.
yet such as Are spared be never the better.
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The long visitation with plague, which hath swept away many thousands, what are the most part the better for it? The irreligious boldnesse of many in this age,
The long Visitation with plague, which hath swept away many thousands, what Are the most part the better for it? The irreligious boldness of many in this age,
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if they bee in fauour with their betters (whose breath yet is in their nostrels) or if they haue but wealth aboue the common sort,
if they be in favour with their betters (whose breath yet is in their nostrils) or if they have but wealth above the Common sort,
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nay if it be but bare health, how doe they abuse it? how little doth good teaching,
nay if it be but bore health, how do they abuse it? how little does good teaching,
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or the diuerse examples of Gods iudgements vpon sundry others, preuaile with them? And why? because (while they feele them not, the day of reckoning is put farre off,
or the diverse Examples of God's Judgments upon sundry Others, prevail with them? And why? Because (while they feel them not, the day of reckoning is put Far off,
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and we dreame that we haue a priuiledge aboue all others, till the effect confute vs. The casting downe of Babell, the drowning of Pharaoh and his army, the thrusting through of Zimri and Cosby in their tent, the swallowing vp of Chorah and his company into the earth, with thousands more in ages past,
and we dream that we have a privilege above all Others, till the Effect confute us The casting down of Babel, the drowning of Pharaoh and his army, the thrusting through of Zimri and Cosby in their tent, the swallowing up of Korah and his company into the earth, with thousands more in ages past,
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and now all cut off in fearefull maner, for their seuerall rebellions against the Lord (lamentable to speake) what little abatement of sinne (yet) for all this, doe they worke in the most? nay are they not worse and worse who liue in these latter daies,
and now all Cut off in fearful manner, for their several rebellions against the Lord (lamentable to speak) what little abatement of sin (yet) for all this, do they work in the most? nay Are they not Worse and Worse who live in these latter days,
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and haue heard or seene the iudgements of the former times? Therefore let such of vs as cannot but confesse, that God hath done much more for vs, watch and beware,
and have herd or seen the Judgments of the former times? Therefore let such of us as cannot but confess, that God hath done much more for us, watch and beware,
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lest for the like loosenesse and bolddesse found in vs, the Lord awake vs;
lest for the like looseness and bolddesse found in us, the Lord awake us;
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and if hee seaze not vpon vs with the same plagues, as he did on these;
and if he seize not upon us with the same plagues, as he did on these;
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yet (seeing his quiuer is full of arrowes of all sorts, that is with all kinds of iudgements) he will reserue some for vs,
yet (seeing his quiver is full of arrows of all sorts, that is with all Kinds of Judgments) he will reserve Some for us,
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as he hath done to others before vs, and come vpon vs suddenly in the like manner.
as he hath done to Others before us, and come upon us suddenly in the like manner.
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16. And the Angell of the Lord said to Manoah, Though thou make me abide, I will not eate of thy bread,
16. And the Angel of the Lord said to Manoah, Though thou make me abide, I will not eat of thy bred,
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Now this Iabin had for the chiefe captaine of his armie, Sisera heere named, who is said to haue his abode in Harosheth of the Gentiles,
Now this Iabin had for the chief captain of his army, Sisera Here nam, who is said to have his Abided in Harosheth of the Gentiles,
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so called, for that it was a countrey full of woods: (for so the word signifieth) whereto,
so called, for that it was a country full of woods: (for so the word signifies) whereto,
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as vnto a most safe and well fenced place, the Canaanites who were Gentiles, did fly,
as unto a most safe and well fenced place, the Canaanites who were Gentiles, did fly,
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and repaire, and dwelt safely therein;
and repair, and dwelled safely therein;
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when so many of them had been slaine in Ioshuas daies, and there they remained, grew vp,
when so many of them had been slain in Joshuas days, and there they remained, grew up,
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and strengthened themselues, vnto the time that is heere mentioned.
and strengthened themselves, unto the time that is Here mentioned.
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Thus they growing vp, and not being cut off, as God commanded the people of Israel to doe, we see now what a vexation euen this one generation of the Canaanites in that corner of the land, were vnto them, beside many other in diuers other parts of it.
Thus they growing up, and not being Cut off, as God commanded the people of Israel to do, we see now what a vexation even this one generation of the Canaanites in that corner of the land, were unto them, beside many other in diverse other parts of it.
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And by this we see what mischiefe and woe wee prouide for our selues, (euen such as cannot bee knowne till they come) and all this through our neglecting duties commended (as this people of Israel heere did) and suffering euill persons and their foule vices, to grow vp, in and among vs, which we might easily in time haue subdued and brought vnder.
And by this we see what mischief and woe we provide for our selves, (even such as cannot be known till they come) and all this through our neglecting duties commended (as this people of Israel Here did) and suffering evil Persons and their foul vices, to grow up, in and among us, which we might Easily in time have subdued and brought under.
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I say, the suffering of them, which wee haue been full willing to nourish, and could bee brought to offer no violence vnto them, haue caused sorrow vpon sorrow,
I say, the suffering of them, which we have been full willing to nourish, and could be brought to offer no violence unto them, have caused sorrow upon sorrow,
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and most wearisome and vncomfortable daies vnto vs:
and most wearisome and uncomfortable days unto us:
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which when they were come, we would haue bought of with much cost, and could not.
which when they were come, we would have bought of with much cost, and could not.
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Thus anger, impatience, wrath, vncharitablenesse, reuenge, teachines, frowardnes, lewd lusts, and vncleane desires, with many other like,
Thus anger, impatience, wrath, uncharitableness, revenge, teachines, forwardness, lewd Lustiest, and unclean Desires, with many other like,
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though wee haue thought them not worthie of rebuke, neither could bee brought to deface,
though we have Thought them not worthy of rebuke, neither could be brought to deface,
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and disgrace them, no not to our owne selues, that so they might haue been ouercome and weakened in vs;
and disgrace them, no not to our own selves, that so they might have been overcome and weakened in us;
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; euen these haue mastered vs, and waxen strong in vs, which is enough to disfigure the godly life in vs,
; even these have mastered us, and waxed strong in us, which is enough to disfigure the godly life in us,
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and to marre the beauty of our profession;
and to mar the beauty of our profession;
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besides that these ingender in vs, and bring forth litters of open and outward sinnes, (al may easily know what I meane) farre more shamefull and monstrous then themselues.
beside that these engender in us, and bring forth litters of open and outward Sins, (all may Easily know what I mean) Far more shameful and monstrous then themselves.
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The third part of the Chapter.
The third part of the Chapter.
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NOw followeth the third thing in this Story, namely, the repentance of the people, set forth as in the former chapter, by crying.
NOw follows the third thing in this Story, namely, the Repentance of the people, Set forth as in the former chapter, by crying.
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The reasons thereof are added, and they are two;
The Reasons thereof Are added, and they Are two;
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the one, because this Sisera had nine hundred iron Chariots, wherwith by continuall egresse and regresse he had vexed them sore:
the one, Because this Sisera had nine hundred iron Chariots, wherewith by continual egress and regress he had vexed them soar:
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the other, that he had done thus to them twentie yeeres.
the other, that he had done thus to them twentie Years.
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Of this crying, signifying their repentance, I haue spoke before, and also of the repentance which their fathers offered, when God afflicted them.
Of this crying, signifying their Repentance, I have spoke before, and also of the Repentance which their Father's offered, when God afflicted them.
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That which is to be considered heere, not spoken of before by the like occasion, is this:
That which is to be considered Here, not spoken of before by the like occasion, is this:
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That where it is said, they were twenty yeeres in bondage, before they repented and turned to God;
That where it is said, they were twenty Years in bondage, before they repented and turned to God;
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we may behold the monstrous and poysoned disposition of our nature, which will not stoope nor bow to the Lord in true humiliation,
we may behold the monstrous and poisoned disposition of our nature, which will not stoop nor bow to the Lord in true humiliation,
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vntil it be driuen by maine and force, euen till we be shut out euery where else.
until it be driven by main and force, even till we be shut out every where Else.
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As wee see in children of a stubborne nature it is neither a checke, nor a rod will breake their stomacks:
As we see in children of a stubborn nature it is neither a check, nor a rod will break their stomachs:
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nay it is not a few stripes that will make them cry out, and when by rougher handling of them, they he forced to roare, it is but for very sullennes;
nay it is not a few stripes that will make them cry out, and when by rougher handling of them, they he forced to roar, it is but for very sullenness;
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til they see there is no remedy but that they must receiue correction for their euill doings,
till they see there is no remedy but that they must receive correction for their evil doings,
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and then the multitude of strokes and the smart they feele breakes their hearts at length, and makes them yeeld:
and then the multitude of Strokes and the smart they feel breaks their hearts At length, and makes them yield:
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and euen so it is with vs, who should bee much wiser:
and even so it is with us, who should be much Wiser:
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whereas if wee should but step aside a little from our Christian course, we ought with the like willingnesse of mind by which we strayed, returne and rise vp againe.
whereas if we should but step aside a little from our Christian course, we ought with the like willingness of mind by which we strayed, return and rise up again.
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For so the Prophet Ieremy complaineth;
For so the Prophet Ieremy Complaineth;
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Doth a man fall, and not rise againe; or goe out of the way, and not returne? And if this rebelliousnesse and bad disposition were in the wicked onely, it were lesse to bee maruelled at, Does a man fallen, and not rise again; or go out of the Way, and not return? And if this rebelliousness and bad disposition were in the wicked only, it were less to be marveled At,
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but let it be well considered, and it shall be found in such as haue sometime serued God in truth;
but let it be well considered, and it shall be found in such as have sometime served God in truth;
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who if they lose the hold that they had, and haue suffered the wicked flesh, that is, their sinfull nature, to get the vpper hand in them againe;
who if they loose the hold that they had, and have suffered the wicked Flesh, that is, their sinful nature, to get the upper hand in them again;
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oh how hardly is it put out of possession againe? So that as the diuels said to our Sauiour Christ, thou art come to torment vs before the time. So it is euer too soone,
o how hardly is it put out of possession again? So that as the Devils said to our Saviour christ, thou art come to torment us before the time. So it is ever too soon,
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and very imprisonment to the wicked flesh, to be brought vnder the Lords wing againe,
and very imprisonment to the wicked Flesh, to be brought under the lords wing again,
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and to put on his yoke, though it be easie as it is said to be.
and to put on his yoke, though it be easy as it is said to be.
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This is the cause why licentious dissolutenesse is in so great account at this day in all sorts,
This is the cause why licentious dissoluteness is in so great account At this day in all sorts,
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and so dimme light shineth out of them who should bee lights to other.
and so dim Light shines out of them who should be lights to other.
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And if it should be demanded, how Gods people can keepe so long from vnder his gouernment,
And if it should be demanded, how God's people can keep so long from under his government,
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and are so loth to returne againe vnder it:
and Are so loath to return again under it:
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I answere, partly confused knowledge, ignorance and forgetfulnes how to returne (if they were euer well grounded at all) is one cause;
I answer, partly confused knowledge, ignorance and forgetfulness how to return (if they were ever well grounded At all) is one cause;
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and partly the lothnesse and vntowardnesse of the flesh to bee pent in, seeking liberty rather amisse, euen that is the other.
and partly the loathness and untowardness of the Flesh to be penned in, seeking liberty rather amiss, even that is the other.
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And thus while men haue any shelter how rotten and helpelesse soeuer it be, they flie from God.
And thus while men have any shelter how rotten and helpless soever it be, they fly from God.
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But for as much as when no shifts will serue, they must returne againe to the Lord their first husband,
But for as much as when no shifts will serve, they must return again to the Lord their First husband,
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as it is said in Hosea, let all that bee wise, with all speed returne to him,
as it is said in Hosea, let all that be wise, with all speed return to him,
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and make godlinesse (as it is indeed) the greatest riches and chiefe stay, seeing that is alwaies and onely comfortable. As it is the Psalme:
and make godliness (as it is indeed) the greatest riches and chief stay, seeing that is always and only comfortable. As it is the Psalm:
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A day is better therein, then a thousand elsewhere. A day is better therein, then a thousand elsewhere.
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And seeing wee in miseries and troubles do as this people heere did, often fall a sighing and sorrowing,
And seeing we in misery's and Troubles do as this people Here did, often fallen a sighing and sorrowing,
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yea murmuring and fretting, and yet turne not to God, nor from our sinne;
yea murmuring and fretting, and yet turn not to God, nor from our sin;
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but bite on the bridle of our punishment, and yet at last we must bee brought to it for all our vnwillingnesse;
but bite on the bridle of our punishment, and yet At last we must be brought to it for all our unwillingness;
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therefore as we should take heed that we keepe the profession of our hope firmely, while wee may;
Therefore as we should take heed that we keep the profession of our hope firmly, while we may;
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so yet when wee haue fallen, let vs not despaire, no nor yet delay to turne to God with the soonest, as I haue said.
so yet when we have fallen, let us not despair, no nor yet Delay to turn to God with the soonest, as I have said.
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Againe, by this people many may learne good.
Again, by this people many may Learn good.
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They were held vnder and pursued by him that had nine hundred Chariots of iron, alwaies going out and in among them, to vexe and oppresse them on euery side.
They were held under and pursued by him that had nine hundred Chariots of iron, always going out and in among them, to vex and oppress them on every side.
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A plague great enough one would thinke, for euen the mercies of such are cruell.
A plague great enough one would think, for even the Mercies of such Are cruel.
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And yet this was not the worst that befell them, for God was also against them,
And yet this was not the worst that befell them, for God was also against them,
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and had sold them into their hands:
and had sold them into their hands:
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and now while it was thus with them in so great misery, what should they doe? and yet which is more, twentie yeeres to be in this estate,
and now while it was thus with them in so great misery, what should they do? and yet which is more, twentie Years to be in this estate,
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so did the nations at the comming of Israel feare, and were terrified. And in laying out Gods kindnesse thus towards her fathers long before shewed to them,
so did the Nations At the coming of Israel Fear, and were terrified. And in laying out God's kindness thus towards her Father's long before showed to them,
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and yet some of them belonging to God, it is good for vs to take occasion to consider the estate of them, who are vnder sundry sore and great calamities, the Lord sending them for their rebellions and grieuous prouokings of him,
and yet Some of them belonging to God, it is good for us to take occasion to Consider the estate of them, who Are under sundry soar and great calamities, the Lord sending them for their rebellions and grievous provokings of him,
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and himselfe frowning vpon them, who should haue been their comfort in their troubles.
and himself frowning upon them, who should have been their Comfort in their Troubles.
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Oh how should it grieue vs to behold it? For when they are in perplexity and vexation, by men or otherwise,
O how should it grieve us to behold it? For when they Are in perplexity and vexation, by men or otherwise,
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and then haue God against them also; this commeth neare the saying, Woe to him that is alone. Herein Dauid shewed himselfe wise:
and then have God against them also; this comes near the saying, Woe to him that is alone. Herein David showed himself wise:
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for when hee heard Gods message from the Lord, concerning the chusing of his punishment; he answered;
for when he herd God's message from the Lord, Concerning the choosing of his punishment; he answered;
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Let me fall into the hands of the Lord, and not of men. Let me fallen into the hands of the Lord, and not of men.
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The reason was, because he knew himselfe to haue repented, and therefore that in iudgement the Lord would remember mercy.
The reason was, Because he knew himself to have repented, and Therefore that in judgement the Lord would Remember mercy.
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But oh how terrible a thing is it to fall into the hands of God being our enemie;
But o how terrible a thing is it to fallen into the hands of God being our enemy;
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or into the hands of men, when he hath giuen vs vp to their pleasure, to be handled as wee deserue? Euery affliction is sharpe and heauy,
or into the hands of men, when he hath given us up to their pleasure, to be handled as we deserve? Every affliction is sharp and heavy,
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when God makes it so, by setting an edge vpon it, and by pressing downe the conscience vnder the loade of his wrath. Consider some particulars: for example.
when God makes it so, by setting an edge upon it, and by pressing down the conscience under the load of his wrath. Consider Some particulars: for Exampl.
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The pouerty and penurie of many thousands, and the same as poore in knowledge of God, and grace.
The poverty and penury of many thousands, and the same as poor in knowledge of God, and grace.
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Others in marriage vnquiet, thrusting one another out of doores, children crying about them, the neighbours disquieted among them, all going to hauocke in family,
Others in marriage unquiet, thrusting one Another out of doors, children crying about them, the neighbours disquieted among them, all going to havoc in family,
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and God in the meane time also an enemie to them, what an heauie calamitie is this to behold? Others to bee taken captiues by forren enemies;
and God in the mean time also an enemy to them, what an heavy calamity is this to behold? Others to be taken captives by foreign enemies;
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as Sampson put to grinde, or (which is worse) to the gallies;
as Sampson put to grind, or (which is Worse) to the galleys;
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and which is worst of all) to haue no God to flie to in this their distresse, which yet is the case of many, who haue held their heads full high,
and which is worst of all) to have no God to fly to in this their distress, which yet is the case of many, who have held their Heads full high,
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and were also farre enough in their owne conceit, from such an estate, oh how wofull is it? And if the sore diseased, sicke and pained persons should bee added to these, with other miserable ones,
and were also Far enough in their own conceit, from such an estate, o how woeful is it? And if the soar diseased, sick and pained Persons should be added to these, with other miserable ones,
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and yet without God in the world;
and yet without God in the world;
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all these thus to bee distressed, which I haue mentioned, with such like, almost without number, oh how lamentable is it to thinke on? And whereas some of these bee Gods children, they must know, that if they will doe as his enemies, he will make them somewhat like them, in bearing the marke of it:
all these thus to be distressed, which I have mentioned, with such like, almost without number, o how lamentable is it to think on? And whereas Some of these be God's children, they must know, that if they will do as his enemies, he will make them somewhat like them, in bearing the mark of it:
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so that as the wicked flie from God, and hate him for smiting them for their sin:
so that as the wicked fly from God, and hate him for smiting them for their since:
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so his owne children hauing likewise prouoked him, shall oftentimes make but slow hast to him, through an ill conscience telling them that they are not welcome, till they come in another manner; to wit, in vnfained repentance.
so his own children having likewise provoked him, shall oftentimes make but slow haste to him, through an ill conscience telling them that they Are not welcome, till they come in Another manner; to wit, in unfeigned Repentance.
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All this I haue spoken to a double end;
All this I have spoken to a double end;
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one, to perswade all to labour aboue all things to make God their friend, that is, by seeking to be reconciled to him, that thus in their troubles they may haue a refuge to fly to for comfort.
one, to persuade all to labour above all things to make God their friend, that is, by seeking to be reconciled to him, that thus in their Troubles they may have a refuge to fly to for Comfort.
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The other is, to moue such as are free from both kinds of miseries, to pitie them that are vnder both;
The other is, to move such as Are free from both Kinds of misery's, to pity them that Are under both;
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and to consider, that seeing they may goe in and out before the Lord without feare, both in their daily course of life,
and to Consider, that seeing they may go in and out before the Lord without Fear, both in their daily course of life,
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and also in their suites, &c. therefore they should deadly abhorre sinne themselues, which onely makes them feare his power and iustice,
and also in their suits, etc. Therefore they should deadly abhor sin themselves, which only makes them Fear his power and Justice,
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and that as much as euer they reioyced in his fauour, and so doing, mourne for them whose misery I haue mentioned, that are in an estate both dreadfull and damnable.
and that as much as ever they rejoiced in his favour, and so doing, mourn for them whose misery I have mentioned, that Are in an estate both dreadful and damnable.
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And this be said of the first three parts of this chapter, out of these three verses, to wit, of the sinne of the people, of their punishment, and of their repentance.
And this be said of the First three parts of this chapter, out of these three Verses, to wit, of the sin of the people, of their punishment, and of their Repentance.
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The fourth part of the Chapter.
The fourth part of the Chapter.
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THe fourth part of this story followeth, of Gods deliuerance of them out of the hands of Sisera: and this vnto the end of the chapter;
THe fourth part of this story follows, of God's deliverance of them out of the hands of Sisera: and this unto the end of the chapter;
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and that deliuerance was wrought, as I said before, by the helpe & ministery chiefly of the three persons mentioned afterwards in this chapter, Debora, Barak, and Iael. Debora, though a woman, was stirred vp by the Lord to iudge Israel, that is, to declare the will of God, in that time of extreame calamity, vnto the people;
and that deliverance was wrought, as I said before, by the help & Ministry chiefly of the three Persons mentioned afterwards in this chapter, Deborah, Barak, and Jael. Deborah, though a woman, was stirred up by the Lord to judge Israel, that is, to declare the will of God, in that time of extreme calamity, unto the people;
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to answere their doubts what they should doe, and to bee the chiefe meane of their deliuerance, by counsell giuing,
to answer their doubts what they should do, and to be the chief mean of their deliverance, by counsel giving,
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and encouraging of Barak and the rest.
and encouraging of Barak and the rest.
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Barak was he that should leade the army, and pursue the enemies, and with a small armie of the people to ouercome and destroy them:Barak was he that should lead the army, and pursue the enemies, and with a small army of the people to overcome and destroy them:
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and Iael killing the great captaine of their enemies, I meane Sisera, with her owne hands, had her due commendation among the rest, all were diuersly employed,
and Jael killing the great captain of their enemies, I mean Sisera, with her own hands, had her due commendation among the rest, all were diversely employed,
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and yet each of them helping forward the execution of Gods iustice and charge vpon that huge armie of the Canaanites, and for his peoples deliuerance.
and yet each of them helping forward the execution of God's Justice and charge upon that huge army of the Canaanites, and for his peoples deliverance.
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yet if they do not renue their couenant of loue oftentimes, as they two did,
yet if they do not renew their Covenant of love oftentimes, as they two did,
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This bee said in generall of the whole worke that followeth, spoken of in this chapter.
This be said in general of the Whole work that follows, spoken of in this chapter.
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Now I will goe to the particulars, verse by verse. And to begin with Debora to verse 14. and to see what she did.
Now I will go to the particulars, verse by verse. And to begin with Deborah to verse 14. and to see what she did.
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First, the holy Story describeth her in this verse and the next.
First, the holy Story Describeth her in this verse and the next.
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Secondly, it is said the children of Israel came vp to her for iudgement, vers. 5. And thirdly, it is shewed what she said to Barak, hauing sent for him, vers. 6. 7. then how shee answered Barak, when she saw him not forward, vers. 9. and last of all,
Secondly, it is said the children of Israel Come up to her for judgement, vers. 5. And Thirdly, it is showed what she said to Barak, having sent for him, vers. 6. 7. then how she answered Barak, when she saw him not forward, vers. 9. and last of all,
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how she encouraged him to the battell, after they had prepared themselues on both sides to it,
how she encouraged him to the battle, After they had prepared themselves on both sides to it,
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as is shewed to verse 14. She is described, first by the extraordinarie place that she was set in, to wit, that shee was a Prophetesse:
as is showed to verse 14. She is described, First by the extraordinary place that she was Set in, to wit, that she was a Prophetess:
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secondly, by her condition of mariage, that shee was the wife of Lapidoth: thirdly, by her calling, that she iudged Israel:
secondly, by her condition of marriage, that she was the wife of Lapidoth: Thirdly, by her calling, that she judged Israel:
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and fourthly, by her dwelling, vnder a Palmetree, betweene Ramath and Bethel, in mount Ephraim.
and fourthly, by her Dwelling, under a Palm tree, between Ramath and Bethel, in mount Ephraim.
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And by this woman, and the other two persons before mentioned (as I haue said) God gaue a new and great deliuerance vnto his people out of their twentie yeeres bondage, vnder that Iabin King of Canaan.
And by this woman, and the other two Persons before mentioned (as I have said) God gave a new and great deliverance unto his people out of their twentie Years bondage, under that Iabin King of Canaan.
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And this vnspeakeable goodnes of the Lord in passing by their so great and foule indignities so oft times wrought and committed against him, doth yet better and better confirme vs in that which we haue been taught before, that the Lord is so tenderly affected to his people, that hee cannot turne away his eare from their prayers and grones vnder their heauie burthens, but pitie and deliuer them.
And this unspeakable Goodness of the Lord in passing by their so great and foul indignities so oft times wrought and committed against him, does yet better and better confirm us in that which we have been taught before, that the Lord is so tenderly affected to his people, that he cannot turn away his ear from their Prayers and groans under their heavy burdens, but pity and deliver them.
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No, as the Prophet saith, if a mother should forget and bee hardhearted to her owne child,
No, as the Prophet Says, if a mother should forget and be hardhearted to her own child,
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yet the Lord cannot bee so to his, which doth iustly lay to their charge the wilfulnesse and stifneckednesse that is in many,
yet the Lord cannot be so to his, which does justly lay to their charge the wilfulness and stifneckednesse that is in many,
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and heape hote coles vpon their heads, seeing that when they may haue ease and helpe in their oppressions and miseries for the asking of it and praying for it, without their further charge and trouble, they cannot bring their hearts to it,
and heap hight coals upon their Heads, seeing that when they may have ease and help in their oppressions and misery's for the asking of it and praying for it, without their further charge and trouble, they cannot bring their hearts to it,
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but chuse rather wilfully and frowardly to lie still in their sorrowes, then to humble their hearts,
but choose rather wilfully and frowardly to lie still in their sorrows, then to humble their hearts,
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and seeke after God for deliuerance.
and seek After God for deliverance.
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For it is thought, that their oppression by that Iabin was so great, that the people of Israel could not haue ordinary Iudges.
For it is Thought, that their oppression by that Iabin was so great, that the people of Israel could not have ordinary Judges.
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Now though it was rare to haue women Prophetesses, vet now and then God stirred vp such,
Now though it was rare to have women Prophetesses, vet now and then God stirred up such,
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And as God is kinde to his, so he setteth out himselfe to be so, to the end he may harten and embolden vs to beleeue the same, wee being in our greatest need most hardly perswaded so to doe, through the great vnbeleefe that is in vs. Also he sheweth such compassion to vs in another respect,
And as God is kind to his, so he sets out himself to be so, to the end he may harten and embolden us to believe the same, we being in our greatest need most hardly persuaded so to do, through the great unbelief that is in us Also he shows such compassion to us in Another respect,
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euen that wee should also learne to shew the like goodnesse and kindnesse to our brethren in their calamities, that we may so much the better resemble him. But of this before. Heere I will end.
even that we should also Learn to show the like Goodness and kindness to our brothers in their calamities, that we may so much the better resemble him. But of this before. Here I will end.
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THE TWENTIE FIVE SERMON ON THE FOVTRH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. NOw to proceed:
THE TWENTIE FIVE SERMON ON THE FOURTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. NOw to proceed:
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besides that which wee haue heard, wee may note hereby what weake and vnlikely meanes God deliuereth, when it pleaseth him.
beside that which we have herd, we may note hereby what weak and unlikely means God Delivereth, when it Pleases him.
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For as before hee raised vp Ehud, a man lame of his right hand, to deliuer his people,
For as before he raised up Ehud, a man lame of his right hand, to deliver his people,
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and after him Shamgar, who had no other weapon then an an oxes goade thereto;
and After him Shamgar, who had no other weapon then an an Oxes goad thereto;
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so now he vsed a woman, (for shee was the wife of one Lapidoth) as his instrument, to the effecting of so great a worke as the ouerthrow of that Iabin was.
so now he used a woman, (for she was the wife of one Lapidoth) as his Instrument, to the effecting of so great a work as the overthrow of that Iabin was.
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To shew, that his power is not tied to valiant and mighty men, lest his glory should be giuen to them also;
To show, that his power is not tied to valiant and mighty men, lest his glory should be given to them also;
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nor to strength and forces, though hee allow them to be vsed, and yet not trusted in,
nor to strength and forces, though he allow them to be used, and yet not trusted in,
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but to this, that wee put confidence in him, who is our strong rocke against our strongest enemies:
but to this, that we put confidence in him, who is our strong rock against our Strongest enemies:
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as Prouerbs 18. 10. and to our prayers which auaile much with him, if they bee feruent.
as Proverbs 18. 10. and to our Prayers which avail much with him, if they be fervent.
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And this he requireth straitely to be beleeued of vs. And so hee vseth to doe also in the deliuerance of his peoples soules out of the bondage of Satan and hell. And this he requires straitely to be believed of us And so he uses to do also in the deliverance of his peoples Souls out of the bondage of Satan and hell.
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For by meane men, and those that bee of no great note for their wealth or preferment, hee subdueth the hearts of the mighty, piercing and breaking them with the powerfull force of their preaching, (if they wil lend their eares to heare them) that so the excellent gift of faith may be wrought in them, he so putting heauenly treasure in earthen vessels, to that end and purpose;
For by mean men, and those that be of no great note for their wealth or preferment, he subdueth the hearts of the mighty, piercing and breaking them with the powerful force of their preaching, (if they will lend their ears to hear them) that so the excellent gift of faith may be wrought in them, he so putting heavenly treasure in earthen vessels, to that end and purpose;
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and that all may say to his praise when they see it, that it is hee that worketh, and that all may say to his praise when they see it, that it is he that works,
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and whose the power is, though sillie man bee vsed by him as his instruments.
and whose the power is, though silly man be used by him as his Instruments.
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This woman, as God vsed her to deliuer his people, so she was also endued with the spirit of prophesie, to reueale the will of God to them, and to answere their doubts.
This woman, as God used her to deliver his people, so she was also endued with the Spirit of prophesy, to reveal the will of God to them, and to answer their doubts.
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For which cause it is said in the next verse, that the people came vp to her for counsell and iudgement:
For which cause it is said in the next verse, that the people Come up to her for counsel and judgement:
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as Miriam the sister of Moses, Hanna the mother of Samuel; and Hulda in the daies of Iosias the King:
as Miriam the sister of Moses, Hannah the mother of Samuel; and Huldah in the days of Iosias the King:
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and in the new Testament, as Anna the daughter of Phanuel, and the 4. daughters of Philip, in the booke of the Acts recorded.
and in the new Testament, as Anna the daughter of Phanuel, and the 4. daughters of Philip, in the book of the Acts recorded.
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And it is not vnlike, that some of these women that were indued with the spirit of prophesie, did instruct and teach the people, declaring to them those things which God had reuealed vnto them, seeing the gifts of God are not giuen to bee buried,
And it is not unlike, that Some of these women that were endued with the Spirit of prophesy, did instruct and teach the people, declaring to them those things which God had revealed unto them, seeing the Gifts of God Are not given to be buried,
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but to be vsed for the edifying of the Church in publike and priuate.
but to be used for the edifying of the Church in public and private.
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And for proofe of this which I say, we are to know, that prophesying is not onely taken for the foretelling of things to come,
And for proof of this which I say, we Are to know, that prophesying is not only taken for the foretelling of things to come,
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but for making knowne the will of God in matters of saluation, and to both ends God vsed women sometimes, though now he forbid them. (As for those forged,
but for making known thee will of God in matters of salvation, and to both ends God used women sometime, though now he forbid them. (As for those forged,
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or diabolicall shee saints and Prophetesses, of whom the Church of Rome boasteth, we ascribe as much credit to them,
or diabolical she Saints and Prophetesses, of whom the Church of Rome boasts, we ascribe as much credit to them,
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as the dreames of Monkes deserue.) Therefore wee must also heere take heed, that wee bring not that into example which the Lord hath wrought extraordinarily, when it hath pleased him:
as the dreams of Monks deserve.) Therefore we must also Here take heed, that we bring not that into Exampl which the Lord hath wrought extraordinarily, when it hath pleased him:
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For wee are tied by Pauls rule, set downe to the Corinthians, to wit, that women keepe silence in the congregation.
For we Are tied by Paul's Rule, Set down to the Corinthians, to wit, that women keep silence in the congregation.
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He addeth a reason, because they must bee subiect to their husbands. But the teachers office is to haue authority ouer those which are taught by them,
He adds a reason, Because they must be Subject to their Husbands. But the Teachers office is to have Authority over those which Are taught by them,
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and to gouerne them also as well as to instruct them, which is not permitted to the wife ouer her husband, neither ouer other men.
and to govern them also as well as to instruct them, which is not permitted to the wife over her husband, neither over other men.
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But seeing the Lord in these latter times vseth not commonly extraordinary instruments as he did in former daies, especially vnlesse he furnish them also with extraordinary gifts, but ordinary:
But seeing the Lord in these latter times uses not commonly extraordinary Instruments as he did in former days, especially unless he furnish them also with extraordinary Gifts, but ordinary:
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therefore wee are to admire and reuerence his goodnesse in both:
Therefore we Are to admire and Reverence his Goodness in both:
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and the vse hereof is, that as it is our bounden duty to praise God highly,
and the use hereof is, that as it is our bounden duty to praise God highly,
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for that hee hath stirred vp some in all ages to be lights and helps, in and for the good of his Church,
for that he hath stirred up Some in all ages to be lights and helps, in and for the good of his Church,
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yea and extraordinary, as we see heere, in the want of other, so (to come home to our selues) while he prouideth ordinary helpes and meanes for vs in these daies to the building vp of the same, his Church among vs, it behoueth vs that both we receiue them with all due reuerence, making right vse of them;
yea and extraordinary, as we see Here, in the want of other, so (to come home to our selves) while he Provideth ordinary helps and means for us in these days to the building up of the same, his Church among us, it behooves us that both we receive them with all due Reverence, making right use of them;
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and that none presume to set vp themselues extraordinarily, as many of these separatists do without gifts answerable,
and that none presume to Set up themselves extraordinarily, as many of these separatists do without Gifts answerable,
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although God hath done so somtime, and fitted them for the same, and granted that priuiledge to his,
although God hath done so sometime, and fitted them for the same, and granted that privilege to his,
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when it hath seemed good vnto him.
when it hath seemed good unto him.
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Now further to proceed, this which is said of the marriage of Debora, being a Prophetesse, can teach vs no lesse then this, that they who haue attended on God in the ministery in former times,
Now further to proceed, this which is said of the marriage of Deborah, being a Prophetess, can teach us no less then this, that they who have attended on God in the Ministry in former times,
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whether men or women, or such as doe it at this day, are not despised of God for their married estate,
whither men or women, or such as do it At this day, Are not despised of God for their married estate,
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but counted of him faithfull, and put in his seruice, as this Debora was:
but counted of him faithful, and put in his service, as this Deborah was:
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which though there is no cause to make question of, (seeing they who teach other the whole counsell of God,
which though there is no cause to make question of, (seeing they who teach other the Whole counsel of God,
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and so by consequent, how to vse the married estate aright, a man would thinke should much more bee fit to vse it in the best manner themselues) yet I say so,
and so by consequent, how to use the married estate aright, a man would think should much more be fit to use it in the best manner themselves) yet I say so,
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for that the Romish prelacie, who snatch at euery occasion to raile on the Ministers of the Gospell, (and so they doe because of their marriage,) doe what they can most spitefully and iniuriously to bring the faithfull Preachers into an odious account with all men.
for that the Romish Prelacy, who snatch At every occasion to rail on the Ministers of the Gospel, (and so they do Because of their marriage,) do what they can most spitefully and injuriously to bring the faithful Preachers into an odious account with all men.
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And they haue thought this a meet matter in them to barke at, vnder a pretence that the marriage bed, (for they thinke better of the whorish bed) can no way stand with such an holy calling as the ministery is;
And they have Thought this a meet matter in them to bark At, under a pretence that the marriage Bed, (for they think better of the whorish Bed) can not Way stand with such an holy calling as the Ministry is;
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which being Gods ordinance for all states of men to enioy, were shamefull in them to spurne against,
which being God's Ordinance for all states of men to enjoy, were shameful in them to spurn against,
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though they themselues liued most chast, seeing while they goe about to disgrace the persons, they fight against the ordinance of God,
though they themselves lived most chaste, seeing while they go about to disgrace the Persons, they fight against the Ordinance of God,
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yea and that which is highly commended of him:
yea and that which is highly commended of him:
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but much more reprochfull and odious it is in them so to doe, seeing the same deuout persons, (as they would bee counted) are,
but much more reproachful and odious it is in them so to do, seeing the same devout Persons, (as they would be counted) Are,
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and that many of them, as is well knowne, grosse whoremongers themselues, (that I say no worse) and such as liue in filthie vncleannes, though Priests by their calling.
and that many of them, as is well known, gross whoremongers themselves, (that I say no Worse) and such as live in filthy uncleanness, though Priests by their calling.
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But for further proofe of this truth, I meane the mariage of Ministers to be lawfull, seeing I haue begun to speake of it, this I will adde:
But for further proof of this truth, I mean the marriage of Ministers to be lawful, seeing I have begun to speak of it, this I will add:
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that the examples of the Ministerie vnder the Law, as well as their practise at the comming of Christ,
that the Examples of the Ministry under the Law, as well as their practice At the coming of christ,
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and after in the Apostles times, doe maintaine and iustifie it:
and After in the Apostles times, do maintain and justify it:
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yea and since those times, the Church of God for many hundred yeeres, (till Gregories and Siricius times, who were Popes of Rome) doe proue and testifie the same.
yea and since those times, the Church of God for many hundred Years, (till Gregories and Siricius times, who were Popes of Room) do prove and testify the same.
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The Prophets first, as Obed, Hanany, and other: the Leuites, as Mattaina and his predecessors;
The prophets First, as Obed, Hanany, and other: the Levites, as Mattaina and his predecessors;
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and for Priests, Aaron, Eliazer and their posteritie, all vnder the Law married, declare that they are by malice blinded who condemne mariage in the Ministerie.
and for Priests, Aaron, Eliazer and their posterity, all under the Law married, declare that they Are by malice blinded who condemn marriage in the Ministry.
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And for the latter times in the new Testament, Zacharie and Elizabeth so liued in their mariage, to wit, iust before God,
And for the latter times in the new Testament, Zacharias and Elizabeth so lived in their marriage, to wit, just before God,
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and walking in all his commandements, as had been impossible for them to do, if their condition of life had bin vnlawfull.
and walking in all his Commandments, as had been impossible for them to do, if their condition of life had been unlawful.
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And for the Apostles, Peter himselfe was married, to goe no further. This by the occasion offered, I haue spoken as briefly as I could.
And for the Apostles, Peter himself was married, to go no further. This by the occasion offered, I have spoken as briefly as I could.
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And let them that serue God in the Ministerie, preach Christ Iesus diligently, and endeuour faithfully tobe vnoffensiue in conscience toward God,
And let them that serve God in the Ministry, preach christ Iesus diligently, and endeavour faithfully tobe unoffensive in conscience towards God,
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and in their liues toward men, and they shall not need to feare such Scorpions, for their sting is plucked out from doing them any hurt.
and in their lives towards men, and they shall not need to Fear such Scorpions, for their sting is plucked out from doing them any hurt.
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And if the vncleannes and lewd liues of some persons in the Ministerie, gaue no more occasion to the aduersaries of insulting, (which yet is the fact and sin of some persons,
And if the uncleanness and lewd lives of Some Persons in the Ministry, gave no more occasion to the Adversaries of insulting, (which yet is the fact and since of Some Persons,
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and not any blot in the calling) then that some do take the benefit of the ordinance of God, in that they are married;
and not any blot in the calling) then that Some do take the benefit of the Ordinance of God, in that they Are married;
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many Ministers might sit without red cheeks and a glowing conscience, and the aduersarie with shame hold his peace, without any triumphing And let this also that hath been said, check and controle that relique of Poperie, that still hangs about many of the people, in the Ministery, who verily thinke them worthy and good Ministers who leade a single life, without any other respect,
many Ministers might fit without read cheeks and a glowing conscience, and the adversary with shame hold his peace, without any triumphing And let this also that hath been said, check and control that relic of Popery, that still hangs about many of the people, in the Ministry, who verily think them worthy and good Ministers who lead a single life, without any other respect,
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whereas mariage is nothing, and singlenes, yea virginity are nothing of themselues, but a pure spirit in a body vnderfiled in both, which some of these little regard.
whereas marriage is nothing, and singleness, yea virginity Are nothing of themselves, but a pure Spirit in a body underfiled in both, which Some of these little regard.
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The next thing in the describing of Debora, is, the setting downe of her dwelling, that it was vnder a Palme tree in Mount Ephraim,
The next thing in the describing of Deborah, is, the setting down of her Dwelling, that it was under a Palm tree in Mount Ephraim,
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and the naming of her husband, being (no doubt) a man of good note then, though to vs vnknowne;
and the naming of her husband, being (no doubt) a man of good note then, though to us unknown;
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these things, I say, seeing nothing is set downe in vaine in the holy Story, had (as it may seeme) more vse in that time, then wee now can see:
these things, I say, seeing nothing is Set down in vain in the holy Story, had (as it may seem) more use in that time, then we now can see:
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which I may truly say of many other things therein contained, which should somewhat satisfie the reader,
which I may truly say of many other things therein contained, which should somewhat satisfy the reader,
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when hee seeth not so much in some places, as he doth in another.
when he sees not so much in Some places, as he does in Another.
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because in false religion and worshipping of God, (as in the Papacie) there is no such thing to be looked for, or enioyed:
Because in false Religion and worshipping of God, (as in the Papacy) there is no such thing to be looked for, or enjoyed:
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And yet the holy Ghost sets downe many circumstances oftentimes, as for the fuller credit of the historie, especially where it else might seeme questionable,
And yet the holy Ghost sets down many Circumstances oftentimes, as for the fuller credit of the history, especially where it Else might seem questionable,
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as the time, places, names, &c. so to giue more light to the thing handled.
as the time, places, names, etc. so to give more Light to the thing handled.
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Onely let this content vs, that, as a dwelling was allowed her, though she being a Prophetesse, was married,
Only let this content us, that, as a Dwelling was allowed her, though she being a Prophetess, was married,
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and perhaps of some note, it being expressely spoken of, and set downe:
and perhaps of Some note, it being expressly spoken of, and Set down:
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so it may serue to assure vs that God doth the same to such at this day as are in the same condition, seruing him with honest and good hearts in the Ministerie;
so it may serve to assure us that God does thee same to such At this day as Are in the same condition, serving him with honest and good hearts in the Ministry;
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I meane hee alloweth them a place to liue in, to their good contentment, euen such as hee seeth fittest for them:
I mean he alloweth them a place to live in, to their good contentment, even such as he sees Fittest for them:
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though the Popish Clergie, and some other also, count them vnmeete to liue at all, but rather worthie to be rooted out of the earth. But of this thus much.
though the Popish Clergy, and Some other also, count them unmeet to live At all, but rather worthy to be rooted out of the earth. But of this thus much.
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Now it is further said here, that the children of Israel went vp for iudgement to her, I meane Debora; who by the spirit of prophecie, answered their doubts,
Now it is further said Here, that the children of Israel went up for judgement to her, I mean Deborah; who by the Spirit of prophecy, answered their doubts,
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and determined of their controuersies, and declared to them the will of God; by all which, they might the better doe the duties that concerned them.
and determined of their controversies, and declared to them the will of God; by all which, they might the better do the duties that concerned them.
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Where we are to consider the louing kindnes of the Lord, as to them, that they might euen then in their oppression by the King of Canaan, haue one to answere their doubts that troubled them;
Where we Are to Consider the loving kindness of the Lord, as to them, that they might even then in their oppression by the King of Canaan, have one to answer their doubts that troubled them;
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so in other ages, and much more in this of ours, that he hath prouided, that such as make question of any thing that troubleth them, may be answered and satisfied.
so in other ages, and much more in this of ours, that he hath provided, that such as make question of any thing that Troubles them, may be answered and satisfied.
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If that which she did, being but one person, and a woman, was to be accounted a singular fauour of God (as who can deny it?) what a mercie of God is this to vs, that we haue solemne and publike assemblies, not in one place of the land,
If that which she did, being but one person, and a woman, was to be accounted a singular favour of God (as who can deny it?) what a mercy of God is this to us, that we have solemn and public assemblies, not in one place of the land,
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but in many, (and but for the sinne of some persons, should haue them throughout in all places) to teach the will of God, that all who are not wilfull,
but in many, (and but for the sin of Some Persons, should have them throughout in all places) to teach the will of God, that all who Are not wilful,
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or negligent, may learne to know the Lord, from the greatest to the least, and also the things that belong to their peace? Thus when (I say) we may priuatly vnburthen our selues of any doubtfull and dangerous opinions,
or negligent, may Learn to know the Lord, from the greatest to the least, and also the things that belong to their peace? Thus when (I say) we may privately unburthen our selves of any doubtful and dangerous opinions,
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or trouble of conscience (as wee may, God be thanked) and that many waies;
or trouble of conscience (as we may, God be thanked) and that many ways;
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oh what a priuiledge is it? These things ought so much the more to moue vs to be in admiration at the loue of God the giuer,
o what a privilege is it? These things ought so much the more to move us to be in admiration At the love of God the giver,
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for their seruing of God, is compact of fancies, dreames, and lies, the inuentions of men,
for their serving of God, is compact of fancies, dreams, and lies, the Inventions of men,
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And as for the relieuing the conscience of any such as are distressed and disquieted, there is as much comfort ministred to them either out of Parsons Directorie,
And as for the relieving the conscience of any such as Are distressed and disquieted, there is as much Comfort ministered to them either out of Parsons Directory,
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or out of the Meditations of Frier Granatensis, (which yet sauour most of all the rest, of any pietie) as the poore traytor Iudas found at the hand of the Priests,
or out of the Meditations of Friar Granada, (which yet savour most of all the rest, of any piety) as the poor traitor Iudas found At the hand of the Priests,
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when he complaining and crying out, that he had sinned in betraying the innocent blood, answered,
when he complaining and crying out, that he had sinned in betraying the innocent blood, answered,
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after the vnmercifull manner of such as they were [ looke thou to that ] as if they should haue said (though they set him a worke) shift for thy selfe:
After the unmerciful manner of such as they were [ look thou to that ] as if they should have said (though they Set him a work) shift for thy self:
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that is the comfort thou shalt haue of vs. But to returne:
that is the Comfort thou shalt have of us But to return:
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Though God hath euery way prouided well for vs to be instructed soundly, and graciously relieued and comforted, (as I haue said) yet it is to be lamented, that many of vs are glutted with the good meanes that wee haue,
Though God hath every Way provided well for us to be instructed soundly, and graciously relieved and comforted, (as I have said) yet it is to be lamented, that many of us Are glutted with the good means that we have,
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and suffer them to lie by vs, as it were a rusting. And euen thereafter is the good fruite that we bring foorth in our liues thereby.
and suffer them to lie by us, as it were a rusting. And even thereafter is the good fruit that we bring forth in our lives thereby.
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Vers. 6. Then she sent and called Barak the sonne of Abinoam out of Kedesh of Naphtali,
Vers. 6. Then she sent and called Barak the son of Abinoam out of Kedesh of Naphtali,
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and said vnto him, Hath not the Lord God of Israel commanded, saying, Goe and draw toward Mount Tabor,
and said unto him, Hath not the Lord God of Israel commanded, saying, Go and draw towards Mount Tabor,
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and take with thee ten thousand men of the children of Naphtali, and of the children of Zebulon? and take with thee ten thousand men of the children of Naphtali, and of the children of Zebulon?
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Vers. 7. And I will draw vnto thee, to the riuer Kishon, Sisera the Captaine of Iabins armie, with his charets and his multitude,
Vers. 7. And I will draw unto thee, to the river Kishon, Sisera the Captain of Jabins army, with his charets and his multitude,
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and will deliuer them into thine hand. and will deliver them into thine hand.
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Vers. 8. And Barak said vnto her, If thou wilt goe with me, I will goe,
Vers. 8. And Barak said unto her, If thou wilt go with me, I will go,
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but if thou wilt not goe with me, I will not goe. but if thou wilt not go with me, I will not go.
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Vers. 9. Then she answered, I will surely goe with thee, but this iourney that thou takest, shall not be for thine honour:
Vers. 9. Then she answered, I will surely go with thee, but this journey that thou Takest, shall not be for thine honour:
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for the Lord shall sell Sisera into the hands of a woman. And Debora arose, and went with Barak to Kedesh. for the Lord shall fell Sisera into the hands of a woman. And Deborah arose, and went with Barak to Kedesh.
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NOw we haue heard the description of Debora, and what she was:
NOw we have herd the description of Deborah, and what she was:
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it followeth how she went to worke in this great businesse of the Lord against Iabin. She therefore as God commanded, sent to Barak, as he is here described in the text, the sonne of Abinoam, that hee should goe and furnish himselfe with tenne thousand men,
it follows how she went to work in this great business of the Lord against Iabin. She Therefore as God commanded, sent to Barak, as he is Here described in the text, the son of Abinoam, that he should go and furnish himself with tenne thousand men,
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and assured him, that God would giue him victorie ouer Sisera, the Captaine of Iabins armie, and ouer all his multitude.
and assured him, that God would give him victory over Sisera, the Captain of Jabins army, and over all his multitude.
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Barak at first feared, but after beleeued, and went forward to the worke: and seeing he was afraid through vnbeliefe, therefore he refused to goe without her;Barak At First feared, but After believed, and went forward to the work: and seeing he was afraid through unbelief, Therefore he refused to go without her;
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for the which she found fault with him, and told him God would punish it, so that he should not haue that honour, which otherwise he should haue had.
for the which she found fault with him, and told him God would Punish it, so that he should not have that honour, which otherwise he should have had.
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And after that, Barak and Debora went to Kedesh together. Thus much for the meaning of these foure verses.
And After that, Barak and Deborah went to Kedesh together. Thus much for the meaning of these foure Verses.
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Now of both these Debora and Barak in order. First of the message in the sixth and seuenth verses:
Now of both these Deborah and Barak in order. First of the message in the sixth and Seventh Verses:
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then of that which followed vpon it, in the other two following.
then of that which followed upon it, in the other two following.
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Of Debora first, the holy Storie setteth downe this, that she sent the message of God to Barak, adding thereto the promise of victorie;
Of Deborah First, the holy Story sets down this, that she sent the message of God to Barak, adding thereto the promise of victory;
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both which I ioyne together, seeing wee may more cleerely see that which wee haue to learne thereby.
both which I join together, seeing we may more clearly see that which we have to Learn thereby.
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And out of both points of her speech, namely the commandement of God to Barak, and his promise of good successe;
And out of both points of her speech, namely the Commandment of God to Barak, and his promise of good success;
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this ioyntly I giue the reader to marke, that these two things are the principall motiues and reasons to perswade,
this jointly I give the reader to mark, that these two things Are the principal motives and Reasons to persuade,
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and that are to leade vs in the most of our actions, (to the end, we may rightly effect and bring them to passe) namely the commandement of God, and his promise of blessing.
and that Are to lead us in the most of our actions, (to the end, we may rightly Effect and bring them to pass) namely the Commandment of God, and his promise of blessing.
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I say, in the most of our actions, not all;
I say, in the most of our actions, not all;
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for as much as some of them are free and indifferent to be done, or left vndone of vs,
for as much as Some of them Are free and indifferent to be done, or left undone of us,
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and in them we are thus to be guided;
and in them we Are thus to be guided;
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namely, that we vse that part of our libertie in things indifferent, which we shall by due consideration find to tend most to the glorie of God, our owne inward peace,
namely, that we use that part of our liberty in things indifferent, which we shall by due consideration find to tend most to the glory of God, our own inward peace,
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and the edifying or least offence of Gods people.
and the edifying or lest offence of God's people.
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Otherwise (as I haue said) in things forbidden or commanded by God, let vs take our direction accordingly,
Otherwise (as I have said) in things forbidden or commanded by God, let us take our direction accordingly,
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as we haue heard, and harten on our selues to shunne that which is forbidden, or to obey the contrary, being incouraged by the promise of blessing annexed to both.
as we have herd, and harten on our selves to shun that which is forbidden, or to obey the contrary, being encouraged by the promise of blessing annexed to both.
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And this is a most blessed and comfortable direction to all Gods seruants at this day,
And this is a most blessed and comfortable direction to all God's Servants At this day,
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and shall be likewise to the end of the world.
and shall be likewise to the end of the world.
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And it is that which hath carried our fathers forth in their most difficult workes and parts of their liues.
And it is that which hath carried our Father's forth in their most difficult works and parts of their lives.
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to wit, because hee commandeth it, much lesse to that end, and with such a mind as it should bee done with, encouraged by his promise.
to wit, Because he commands it, much less to that end, and with such a mind as it should be done with, encouraged by his promise.
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Moses in going to Pharaoh, to fetch the people of Israel out of their grieuous bondage, which Pharaoh would not agree to, what encouragement had hee hereto? verily euen this, that God said to him, goe, Moses in going to Pharaoh, to fetch the people of Israel out of their grievous bondage, which Pharaoh would not agree to, what encouragement had he hereto? verily even this, that God said to him, go,
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for haue not I commanded thee? And againe, I will be with thee to bring it to passe.
for have not I commanded thee? And again, I will be with thee to bring it to pass.
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And the same was Ioshuas authority, and the hartening of him to the guiding of the same people into the land of promise,
And the same was Joshuas Authority, and the heartening of him to the guiding of the same people into the land of promise,
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and in rooting the idolatrous nations out of it, euen the word of the Lord, he speaking thus vnto him:
and in rooting the idolatrous Nations out of it, even the word of the Lord, he speaking thus unto him:
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Arise, goe ouer this Iordan, thou and all this people, vnto the land which I giue them: Arise, go over this Iordan, thou and all this people, unto the land which I give them:
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as I was with Moses, so I will bee with thee; I will not leaue thee, neither forsake thee. as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee; I will not leave thee, neither forsake thee.
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And this was Pauls vpholding and stay, as throughout all the places whither he went preaching;
And this was Paul's upholding and stay, as throughout all the places whither he went preaching;
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so at Corinth, where hee was in great danger. For thus the Lord said to him by a vision in the night;
so At Corinth, where he was in great danger. For thus the Lord said to him by a vision in the night;
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Feare not Paul, but speake, and hold not thy peace; fear not Paul, but speak, and hold not thy peace;
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for I am with thee, and no man shall lay hands on thee to hurt thee,
for I am with thee, and no man shall lay hands on thee to hurt thee,
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for I haue much people in this city. And the same I may say of many other.for I have much people in this City. And the same I may say of many other.
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And by the same commandement and promise of God, wee are guided still, who prosper and like well in our life, and no other waies.
And by the same Commandment and promise of God, we Are guided still, who prosper and like well in our life, and no other ways.
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And this is that life of faith, which is so highly commended in the Scriptures, when it is said, the iust shall liue by faith.
And this is that life of faith, which is so highly commended in the Scriptures, when it is said, the just shall live by faith.
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And are not wee subiect to the same discouragements, and the like that they were in ages past? that so we may see wee haue the same need to bee strongly vpholden,
And Are not we Subject to the same discouragements, and the like that they were in ages past? that so we may see we have the same need to be strongly upholden,
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and soundly encouraged, as they were? But though it be not to bee doubted of,
and soundly encouraged, as they were? But though it be not to be doubted of,
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but that many doe see this, and haue learned thus to be guided in their actions (for they only liue comfortably) so it is as much to bee lamented,
but that many do see this, and have learned thus to be guided in their actions (for they only live comfortably) so it is as much to be lamented,
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how infinite persons know not that there is any such easie and plaine way to guide them;
how infinite Persons know not that there is any such easy and plain Way to guide them;
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no, neither can they bee brought from being led by their carnall reason, and prophane custome, in the actions of their life,
no, neither can they be brought from being led by their carnal reason, and profane custom, in the actions of their life,
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neither can bee brought to stoop and submit themselues to any such gouernment, as God hath seene best:
neither can be brought to stoop and submit themselves to any such government, as God hath seen best:
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by meanes whereof they going about them, as it liketh them best, not looking what God requireth;
by means whereof they going about them, as it liketh them best, not looking what God requires;
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if they doe a good thing, or what he promiseth, therfore they doe it not so as he is pleased therewith;
if they do a good thing, or what he promises, Therefore they do it not so as he is pleased therewith;
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Therefore they haue many plagues in their liues by following their owne desires and waies;
Therefore they have many plagues in their lives by following their own Desires and ways;
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and when it falleth out better with them, that they prosper in the world, yet haue they no sound comfort in any thing that they doe.
and when it falls out better with them, that they prosper in the world, yet have they no found Comfort in any thing that they do.
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Apply this to all affaires in mens callings.
Apply this to all affairs in men's callings.
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Therfore I will say this one thing to thee, whosoeuer thou art that wouldest liue comfortably.
Therefore I will say this one thing to thee, whosoever thou art that Wouldst live comfortably.
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Try the working of this doctrine in thee: looke but one weeke to thy calling faithfully, to discharge the duties of it conscionably;
Try the working of this Doctrine in thee: look but one Week to thy calling faithfully, to discharge the duties of it Conscionably;
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and so farre as thou hast knowledge, endeauour to obey all other commandements of God; and so Far as thou hast knowledge, endeavour to obey all other Commandments of God;
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and be firmely perswaded of the promise of God to thee, that thou art safe in so walking.
and be firmly persuaded of the promise of God to thee, that thou art safe in so walking.
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For he hath annexed a promise of blessing to the obeying of euery commandement: yea and that an hundred fold more then thou forgoest thereby.
For he hath annexed a promise of blessing to the obeying of every Commandment: yea and that an hundred fold more then thou forgoest thereby.
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Thou wilt aske, how shalt thou know that God doth reward thee so? I answere, bee thou iudge thy selfe,
Thou wilt ask, how shalt thou know that God does reward thee so? I answer, be thou judge thy self,
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if he deale not so with thee. For example, let this be the case:
if he deal not so with thee. For Exampl, let this be the case:
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Thou wilt say, if thou wert not tied so strictly to obey God, thou couldest take thy pleasure in merrie company,
Thou wilt say, if thou Wertenberg not tied so strictly to obey God, thou Couldst take thy pleasure in merry company,
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or benefit thy selfe as other men doe, to gaine and get commodity, whereas now thou being tied to make conscience, darest not doe so,
or benefit thy self as other men do, to gain and get commodity, whereas now thou being tied to make conscience, Darest not do so,
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but must lose and forgo much thereby. I heare thee; now heare thou me likewise.
but must loose and forgo much thereby. I hear thee; now hear thou me likewise.
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Thou confessest that the profit and pleasure thou forgoest by obeying God, is vnlawfull, and against conscience;
Thou Confessest that the profit and pleasure thou forgoest by obeying God, is unlawful, and against conscience;
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for otherwise, who holdeth thee from it? Now put the case, that when thou hast so gotten it, God vrge and cause thy conscience to prick thee,
for otherwise, who holds thee from it? Now put the case, that when thou hast so got it, God urge and cause thy conscience to prick thee,
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and thou beest wounded therein, which stingeth worse then Hornets;
and thou Best wounded therein, which stingeth Worse then Hornets;
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for so God doth one time or other make mens sinne smart and sting the committers of it, in most painfull sort,
for so God does one time or other make men's sin smart and sting the committers of it, in most painful sort,
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or (which is worse) leaues them hardened.
or (which is Worse) leaves them hardened.
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If thou knowest what this meaneth, or beleeuest that which I say to thee, what wouldest thou not giue to be healed of this intolerable paine? Euen all that thou hast, how much soeuer it be.
If thou Knowest what this means, or Believest that which I say to thee, what Wouldst thou not give to be healed of this intolerable pain? Eve all that thou hast, how much soever it be.
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For that is a signe to thee of losing thy soule vtterly, if thou persist therein:
For that is a Signen to thee of losing thy soul utterly, if thou persist therein:
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and what shall it profit a man to winne the whole world and lose his soule? Thou fishest with a golden hooke, which being lost, is not recompensed by all thou catchest therewith.
and what shall it profit a man to win the Whole world and loose his soul? Thou fishest with a golden hook, which being lost, is not recompensed by all thou catchest therewith.
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Now answere mee, haddest thou not been voide and rid of this terrour and tast of hell,
Now answer me, Hadst thou not been void and rid of this terror and taste of hell,
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if thou haddest auoided and resisted thy sinne? Mightest thou not haue been quiet and merrie,
if thou Hadst avoided and resisted thy sin? Mightest thou not have been quiet and merry,
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as other of Gods seruants be, if thou haddest obeyed the Lord? Then tell me, would not that thy mirth and quietnesse haue been an hundred fold better,
as other of God's Servants be, if thou Hadst obeyed the Lord? Then tell me, would not that thy mirth and quietness have been an hundred fold better,
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and more welcome to thee then thy profit & pleasure, which hath brought thee this hellish torment of conscience? this wound and sting which taketh away all delight from thee,
and more welcome to thee then thy profit & pleasure, which hath brought thee this hellish torment of conscience? this wound and sting which Takes away all delight from thee,
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so that for deliuerance out of it, thou wouldest giue all that thou hast? Therefore know, that God will giue an hundred fold more profit, ease,
so that for deliverance out of it, thou Wouldst give all that thou hast? Therefore know, that God will give an hundred fold more profit, ease,
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& pleasure to thee, euen in this life, if thou obeyest him, or doest any thing for his sake, ouer thou shalt find by making thy best gaine of thy sinne.
& pleasure to thee, even in this life, if thou obeyest him, or dost any thing for his sake, over thou shalt find by making thy best gain of thy sin.
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But I must remember my selfe, for I haue bin long in this point.
But I must Remember my self, for I have been long in this point.
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Only this I adde, that it is to bee bewailed, that this heauenly wisedome so little entreth into men, nor preuaileth with them.
Only this I add, that it is to be bewailed, that this heavenly Wisdom so little entereth into men, nor prevaileth with them.
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Alas they haue no leisure to thinke of the reckoning, being in the middest of their iollity.
Alas they have no leisure to think of the reckoning, being in the midst of their jollity.
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It is also worthy our noting, that while Sisera was in his flourishing, and iollity, the Lord threatens to take him downe, and to bring him low.
It is also worthy our noting, that while Sisera was in his flourishing, and jollity, the Lord threatens to take him down, and to bring him low.
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I will, saith the Lord to Barak, draw vnto thee the chiefe captaine of Iabins army,
I will, Says the Lord to Barak, draw unto thee the chief captain of Jabins army,
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and his chariots, and whole host, to the riuer Kishon, and deliuer him into thine hand.
and his chariots, and Whole host, to the river Kishon, and deliver him into thine hand.
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Oh! how fearefull then is the estate of Gods enemies, euen such as are euill workers,
Oh! how fearful then is the estate of God's enemies, even such as Are evil workers,
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and set against Gods people, that in the middest of their pompe and pride, the Lord hath taken their names (though in another manner,
and Set against God's people, that in the midst of their pomp and pride, the Lord hath taken their names (though in Another manner,
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and to another end then the names of Recusants are taken) to answere it,
and to Another end then the names of Recusants Are taken) to answer it,
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euen that he may be reuenged on them? And hath not this been a common vse with such? with Chorah, Naball, Iezabell, and many others;
even that he may be revenged on them? And hath not this been a Common use with such? with Korah, Nabal, Jezebel, and many Others;
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that while they walked heere on the earth at liberty, their destruction was told from heauen to bee at hand? and they summoned to appeare to their arraignment? and if some of them then did not,
that while they walked Here on the earth At liberty, their destruction was told from heaven to be At hand? and they summoned to appear to their arraignment? and if Some of them then did not,
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neither now many doe know before it commeth, neither once dreame of any such thing, nor feare it:
neither now many do know before it comes, neither once dream of any such thing, nor Fear it:
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yet seeing it is euer comming, (and hauing threatened it) and so it hangeth as a sword point continually ouer their head;
yet seeing it is ever coming, (and having threatened it) and so it hangs as a sword point continually over their head;
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he was also charged to gather an armie of men together, though hee was but a priuate man himselfe.
he was also charged to gather an army of men together, though he was but a private man himself.
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oh how vncomfortable is it to thinke vpon? Oh therefore be we alwaies vnder his wing and abide we in his loue, that so we may be euer out of horrour and feare, that God doth not marke vs for his enemies.
o how uncomfortable is it to think upon? O Therefore be we always under his wing and abide we in his love, that so we may be ever out of horror and Fear, that God does not mark us for his enemies.
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Which miserable condition the vnbeleeuers are alwaies in, vnlesse they be hardened, which is far worse, as I said before:
Which miserable condition the unbelievers Are always in, unless they be hardened, which is Far Worse, as I said before:
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for if his anger be kindled but a little (as it is euer toward them a great deale) happie are they that feare him.
for if his anger be kindled but a little (as it is ever towards them a great deal) happy Are they that Fear him.
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I would not therefore bee a bad person, if there were any way to shun it,
I would not Therefore be a bad person, if there were any Way to shun it,
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euen for this cause, whereas yet all the terrors heere, are but a glimps of those that follow afterwards.
even for this cause, whereas yet all the terrors Here, Are but a glimpse of those that follow afterwards.
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And contrarily, why should not the godly be content to beare some hardnesse heere, seeing they are freed from the greatest terrours (if they know their liberties) both heere and heereafter? But somewhat like this I spake of in Eglons example before.
And contrarily, why should not the godly be content to bear Some hardness Here, seeing they Are freed from the greatest terrors (if they know their Liberties) both Here and hereafter? But somewhat like this I spoke of in Eglons Exampl before.
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Now I should proceed to speake of Barak, hauing begun with Debora, and said of her that which is occasioned by the text:
Now I should proceed to speak of Barak, having begun with Deborah, and said of her that which is occasioned by the text:
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but I should haue no time thereto in this sermon; therefore an end heere.
but I should have no time thereto in this sermon; Therefore an end Here.
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THE TWENTIE SIXE SERMON ON THE FOVRTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. WE haue heard of Deboras message to Barak, in the two former verses.
THE TWENTIE SIXE SERMON ON THE FOURTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. WE have herd of Deborah message to Barak, in the two former Verses.
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Now followeth Baraks answere to her message in this eighth verse. If (saith hee) thou wilt goe with me, I will goe, else not.
Now follows Baracks answer to her message in this eighth verse. If (Says he) thou wilt go with me, I will go, Else not.
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This answere of his seemes to yeeld little to Gods commandement, sent to him by Deboras ministery,
This answer of his seems to yield little to God's Commandment, sent to him by Deborah Ministry,
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neither to ascribe any thing to Gods promise, and therefore shewes how he profited not by those two strong peswasions to leade to duty, mentioned before,
neither to ascribe any thing to God's promise, and Therefore shows how he profited not by those two strong persuasions to lead to duty, mentioned before,
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but proues that hee ascribed more to her presence, then to Gods promise:
but Proves that he ascribed more to her presence, then to God's promise:
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which, what could it be lesse, then a great blemish in him, as may bee seene by his amending his fault afterwards? Whose faith is so highly renouned among the worthies, in the epistle to the Hebrues? Beside, she was offended with him,
which, what could it be less, then a great blemish in him, as may be seen by his amending his fault afterwards? Whose faith is so highly renowned among the worthies, in the epistle to the Hebrews? Beside, she was offended with him,
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for his so answering, and therefore it was (doubtlesse) infidelity in him.
for his so answering, and Therefore it was (doubtless) infidelity in him.
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If it bee asked, why then is hee afterward so highly commended for his faith? I answere, that when the message came first to him, the thing enioyned him from God by Deboras message, seemed to be most full of difficulty.
If it be asked, why then is he afterwards so highly commended for his faith? I answer, that when the message Come First to him, the thing enjoined him from God by Deborah message, seemed to be most full of difficulty.
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For he was commanded to make commotion, and to rebell against him that was King ouer them, to wit, this Iabin, who was very great and mighty;
For he was commanded to make commotion, and to rebel against him that was King over them, to wit, this Iabin, who was very great and mighty;
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These things therefore for him to take in hand, and that against such a fierce and strong captaine as Sisera was, it made him afraid to set vpon such a worke,
These things Therefore for him to take in hand, and that against such a fierce and strong captain as Sisera was, it made him afraid to Set upon such a work,
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and especially, while he was vnexperienced in so great a triall and difficulty, and this was the cause why hee could not beleeue,
and especially, while he was unexperienced in so great a trial and difficulty, and this was the cause why he could not believe,
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except shee went with him, that God would deliuer him with his men of warre into his hand.
except she went with him, that God would deliver him with his men of war into his hand.
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But afterward weighing better the commandement of God, and his promise, God by his spirit assisting him, hee beleeued the words of Debora, and obeyed,
But afterwards weighing better the Commandment of God, and his promise, God by his Spirit assisting him, he believed the words of Deborah, and obeyed,
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and so obtained the victory by faith, as it is said in the forementioned place to the Hebrues.
and so obtained the victory by faith, as it is said in the forementioned place to the Hebrews.
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And how vsually this falleth out, and commeth to passe, euen to the godly, that at the first they doe stagger and doubt, and beleeue not by and by,
And how usually this falls out, and comes to pass, even to the godly, that At the First they do stagger and doubt, and believe not by and by,
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and that through the strong reliques of the old Adam, there is no man of God but hath proofe;
and that through the strong Relics of the old Adam, there is no man of God but hath proof;
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and yet for all that, afterward they being strengthened by the spirit of God, recouer themselues againe, and beleeue confidently.
and yet for all that, afterwards they being strengthened by the Spirit of God, recover themselves again, and believe confidently.
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This is apparent in Dauid, euen after he had beleeued, saying, O Lord, wash mee throughly, cleanse me, for I am wholly filthy:
This is apparent in David, even After he had believed, saying, Oh Lord, wash me thoroughly, cleanse me, for I am wholly filthy:
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And againe, Create in me a new spirit; as if the old had been vtterly lost. And again, Create in me a new Spirit; as if the old had been utterly lost.
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Also in Moses, when he was first commanded to goe to Pharaoh, how fearefull he was at the hearing of the message, and how hee shrunke backe:
Also in Moses, when he was First commanded to go to Pharaoh, how fearful he was At the hearing of the message, and how he shrunk back:
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but afterward, how boldly did he execute the same, and deliuer it vnto him? Euen so the best of vs,
but afterwards, how boldly did he execute the same, and deliver it unto him? Even so the best of us,
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when we heare of the death of our deare friends, or of great losses that are befallen vs;
when we hear of the death of our deer Friends, or of great losses that Are befallen us;
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also at the beginning of great sicknesse and paine arresting vs, oh how doe we faint,
also At the beginning of great sickness and pain arresting us, o how do we faint,
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and distrust that we shall neuer submit our selues, and yeeld obediently to them (though God command vs straitly to doe so) while we cast both our eyes on the burthen and crosse;
and distrust that we shall never submit our selves, and yield obediently to them (though God command us straitly to do so) while we cast both our eyes on the burden and cross;
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that is, on the the things that are seene, as the Apostle speaketh, and while wee are not yet come to our selues to looke vp to God with confidence,
that is, on the the things that Are seen, as the Apostle speaks, and while we Are not yet come to our selves to look up to God with confidence,
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and to things not seene, but eternall.
and to things not seen, but Eternal.
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But when we weigh how they come from him that loueth vs, and therefore cannot intend our hurt;
But when we weigh how they come from him that loves us, and Therefore cannot intend our hurt;
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we then submit our selues to God, and stay vpon him for grace to go vnder all,
we then submit our selves to God, and stay upon him for grace to go under all,
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and waite patiently for a good issue.
and wait patiently for a good issue.
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as in Paul and Barnabas may be seene.
as in Paul and Barnabas may be seen.
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And because our hearts arise oft times against our brethren, when we see these weakenesses in them,
And Because our hearts arise oft times against our brothers, when we see these Weaknesses in them,
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and begin to iudge and thinke too hardly of them for the same, the Lord therefore letteth vs sometimes see the same or other such in our selues, that so wee may learne to beare with the infirmities of them.
and begin to judge and think too hardly of them for the same, the Lord Therefore lets us sometime see the same or other such in our selves, that so we may Learn to bear with the infirmities of them.
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And when wee haue experience of this, it causeth vs to bewaile tenderly the weaknesses that we see in our brethren,
And when we have experience of this, it Causes us to bewail tenderly the Weaknesses that we see in our brothers,
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and with the spirit of meeknesse helpe to hold them vp, rather then by and by to censure them ouer sharply for the same.
and with the Spirit of meekness help to hold them up, rather then by and by to censure them over sharply for the same.
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And it is to be deepely bewailed, to see how farre off many are from duty in this behalfe, (though otherwise religious,
And it is to be deeply bewailed, to see how Far off many Are from duty in this behalf, (though otherwise religious,
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and such as loue the truth frō their herts) are ouercome with deadly cōceits against their brethrē when they see they haue fallen by infirmity,
and such as love the truth from their herts) Are overcome with deadly conceits against their brothers when they see they have fallen by infirmity,
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& are strongly incensed against them, & leaue thē to themselues, neuer telling them of it kindly,
& Are strongly incensed against them, & leave them to themselves, never telling them of it kindly,
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as if they see thē ouercome of impatience, teastinesse, anger, or if their zeale & feruency in seruing God be slaked,
as if they see them overcome of impatience, teastinesse, anger, or if their zeal & fervency in serving God be slaked,
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& abated, or that they be offensiuely taken vp of, and carried away with the world.
& abated, or that they be offensively taken up of, and carried away with the world.
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These and the like (I confesse) are rust causes to raise griefe in vs,
These and the like (I confess) Are rust Causes to raise grief in us,
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and are much to be disliked of vs, when we espy them in such as be well thought of by vs,
and Are much to be disliked of us, when we espy them in such as be well Thought of by us,
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and they are blemishes in them not to be borne with or allowed:
and they Are blemishes in them not to be born with or allowed:
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but yet for all that, when wee shall see such things in them, wee must beware that wee censure them not too hardly, (for who hath giuen vs authority to iudge them?) crying out vncharitably, that there is no religion in them.
but yet for all that, when we shall see such things in them, we must beware that we censure them not too hardly, (for who hath given us Authority to judge them?) crying out uncharitably, that there is no Religion in them.
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For though it cannot bee denied, but that the diuell hath, by watching his opportunitie, got aduantage ouer them;
For though it cannot be denied, but that the Devil hath, by watching his opportunity, god advantage over them;
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yet they being not vntractable, but only deceiued in their so offending, and yet in other parts of their liues they holding their care to please God,
yet they being not untractable, but only deceived in their so offending, and yet in other parts of their lives they holding their care to please God,
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and labouring to keepe a good conscience;
and labouring to keep a good conscience;
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we must not for some one such weaknes, fall by and by to such hard iudging of them,
we must not for Some one such weakness, fallen by and by to such hard judging of them,
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and to depart from them (which is vtterly against charitie and dutie) but to think, that there being so many snares to intangle men, it may easily enough be so with them,
and to depart from them (which is utterly against charity and duty) but to think, that there being so many snares to entangle men, it may Easily enough be so with them,
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as wee may see it to be with our selues (if we be not blinded with selfeloue) in the like trials,
as we may see it to be with our selves (if we be not blinded with Self-love) in the like trials,
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for that we doe not, without special grace, and heed taking, auoid the like falles.
for that we do not, without special grace, and heed taking, avoid the like falls.
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And therfore we must hope that they may, yea and shal (no doubt) through Gods helpe, arise,
And Therefore we must hope that they may, yea and shall (no doubt) through God's help, arise,
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and grow in good sort out of them againe.
and grow in good sort out of them again.
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And yet I doe not speake this as though I would iustifie such offences in the liues of Gods people,
And yet I do not speak this as though I would justify such offences in the lives of God's people,
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or as though I went about to salue them vp with gentle words, (for I know, that where such breaches are suffered to passe in the liues of them who are otherwise religious, they doe much hurt to other by example,
or as though I went about to salve them up with gentle words, (for I know, that where such Breaches Are suffered to pass in the lives of them who Are otherwise religious, they do much hurt to other by Exampl,
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and to themselues by quenching the spirit in them, specially if they be defended and continued long in, vnconfessed,
and to themselves by quenching the Spirit in them, specially if they be defended and continued long in, unconfessed,
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and renounced, that they may be forgiuen them) but yet we that behold them, must wisely shun extremities in iudging of them, on the one side,
and renounced, that they may be forgiven them) but yet we that behold them, must wisely shun extremities in judging of them, on the one side,
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as well as on the other; as I haue said, and no more condemne the persons, then we allow the sins.
as well as on the other; as I have said, and no more condemn the Persons, then we allow the Sins.
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And as for the common professors, who when they see such, frailties appeare in the forwarder sort of Christians, begin to please themselues therein,
And as for the Common professors, who when they see such, frailties appear in the forwarder sort of Christians, begin to please themselves therein,
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and to condemne all other good parts in them, I say to them, if they stumble thereat,
and to condemn all other good parts in them, I say to them, if they Stumble thereat,
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and they themselues walke on in their grossenes, they shall in time see themselues guiltie of farre greater and more horrible sinnes;
and they themselves walk on in their grossness, they shall in time see themselves guilty of Far greater and more horrible Sins;
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or if they still goe forward in condemning and insulting ouer them, they shall doe it to their owne confusion.
or if they still go forward in condemning and insulting over them, they shall do it to their own confusion.
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And this by occasion of Baraks distrust.
And this by occasion of Baracks distrust.
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More particularly also let Baraks answere in clinging so to Debora, teach Gods people this wisdome, not ouer-much to giue place to their affections, euen in things lawful,
More particularly also let Baracks answer in clinging so to Deborah, teach God's people this Wisdom, not overmuch to give place to their affections, even in things lawful,
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but to submit themselues to the will of God, and pray for strength to rest therein.
but to submit themselves to the will of God, and pray for strength to rest therein.
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It seemed a very equall and commendable request in Barak, to desire the companie, aduice, and direction of Debora: and so it was in the generall:
It seemed a very equal and commendable request in Barak, to desire the company, Advice, and direction of Deborah: and so it was in the general:
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but when hee saw it was Gods will hee should depend immediatly vpon him for successe, he saw againe that it was his weaknes so much to depend vpon her presence.
but when he saw it was God's will he should depend immediately upon him for success, he saw again that it was his weakness so much to depend upon her presence.
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And although it is so commendable a thing for men to cleaue to the Ministery and assistance of their faithfull guides,
And although it is so commendable a thing for men to cleave to the Ministry and assistance of their faithful guides,
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while they continue among them, yet if any espieth his owne weakenes and childishnes in this, that he cleaueth too neere vnto them,
while they continue among them, yet if any espieth his own weakness and childishness in this, that he cleaveth too near unto them,
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as thinking that without them hee shall miscarrie, and cannot bee vpholden without them, let him checke himselfe,
as thinking that without them he shall miscarry, and cannot be upholden without them, let him check himself,
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and labour for such strength of knowledge and faith, as may inable him to go vpon his owne feete,
and labour for such strength of knowledge and faith, as may inable him to go upon his own feet,
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and liue by his owne faith, depending directly vpon Gods promise of vholding and preseruing him in the middest of his discouragements, feares,
and live by his own faith, depending directly upon God's promise of vholding and preserving him in the midst of his discouragements, fears,
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and weaknes, without such meanes, if he may not enioy them.
and weakness, without such means, if he may not enjoy them.
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But while some with Barak ascribe too much to the Minister of God it is too true, that many despising and nothing regarding the ministerie of men, grow shiftles and shameles, being as farre from hope of happinesse,
But while Some with Barak ascribe too much to the Minister of God it is too true, that many despising and nothing regarding the Ministry of men, grow shiftles and shameless, being as Far from hope of happiness,
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as they are voide of grace and goodnesse.
as they Are void of grace and Goodness.
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Now followeth the speech of Debora to Barak, when he made the forementioned answere vnto her, to wit, that he would not goe, vnlesse she went with him. And this she said:
Now follows the speech of Deborah to Barak, when he made the forementioned answer unto her, to wit, that he would not go, unless she went with him. And this she said:
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I will go with thee, but it shall not be for thine honour.
I will go with thee, but it shall not be for thine honour.
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Wherein she findeth fault with him, and tels him, that hee should suffer the punishment of his infidelitie,
Wherein she finds fault with him, and tells him, that he should suffer the punishment of his infidelity,
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while the glorie which he might otherwise haue had thereby, should be giuen to a woman, meaning Iael, and not in the least part to her selfe:
while the glory which he might otherwise have had thereby, should be given to a woman, meaning Jael, and not in the least part to her self:
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whereby somewhat may be noted, both generally and particularly. For the first, we may learne that which may do vs much good;
whereby somewhat may be noted, both generally and particularly. For the First, we may Learn that which may do us much good;
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to wit, that God will punish vs some way for our vnbeliefe.
to wit, that God will Punish us Some Way for our unbelief.
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For wee see, that God doth not put vp at mens hands, this and such other sinnes, For we see, that God does not put up At men's hands, this and such other Sins,
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as I named in the former verse;
as I nam in the former verse;
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especially, when they come more of knowledge then of frailtie, and when we see that we doe amisse,
especially, when they come more of knowledge then of frailty, and when we see that we do amiss,
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and yet through blind selfeloue, we will not finde fault with our selues for the same,
and yet through blind Self-love, we will not find fault with our selves for the same,
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but extenuate or hide our sinne, God therefore spared not Zacharias for his vnbeliefe, though otherwise a righteous man,
but extenuate or hide our sin, God Therefore spared not Zacharias for his unbelief, though otherwise a righteous man,
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but made him dumbe for a season.
but made him dumb for a season.
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And he telleth vs all as much in the Psalme, where he saith, If mine owne children breake my statutes,
And he Telleth us all as much in the Psalm, where he Says, If mine own children break my statutes,
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and keepe not my commandements, I will visite their transgression with the rod, and their iniquitie with strokes;
and keep not my Commandments, I will visit their Transgression with the rod, and their iniquity with Strokes;
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although I will not take my louing kindnesse from them. although I will not take my loving kindness from them.
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The like is to be seene in Moses, who because he distrusted the Lord in smiting the rocke, bare the scarre thereof to his death, being denied entrance into the land of Canaan.
The like is to be seen in Moses, who Because he distrusted the Lord in smiting the rock, bore the scar thereof to his death, being denied Entrance into the land of Canaan.
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So Ioash for distrusting Elishas message, and smiting the earth but thrice, was rebuked by the Prophet, who would not haue found fault with him,
So Joash for distrusting Elisha's message, and smiting the earth but thrice, was rebuked by the Prophet, who would not have found fault with him,
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if he had not bidden him smite it oftner.
if he had not bidden him smite it oftener.
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Thou shouldest (saith he) haue smitten fiue or sixe times, and so thou shouldest vtterly haue destroyed Aram, but now thou shalt soile them but thrice;
Thou Shouldst (Says he) have smitten fiue or sixe times, and so thou Shouldst utterly have destroyed Aram, but now thou shalt soil them but thrice;
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and so they shall get strength againe to reuenge themselues.
and so they shall get strength again to revenge themselves.
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And euen so doe such both feele and finde, who regard not what the Lord saith vnto them,
And even so do such both feel and find, who regard not what the Lord Says unto them,
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neither giue credit to his word, and much more all such, as giue the bridle more grossely to their vnruly passions.
neither give credit to his word, and much more all such, as give the bridle more grossly to their unruly passion.
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And this should (a man would thinke) both cause vs all to shunne such boldnes with God,
And this should (a man would think) both cause us all to shun such boldness with God,
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as will prouoke him to make vs smart for the same: and also, it should make vs beare the more with the infirmities of our brethren,
as will provoke him to make us smart for the same: and also, it should make us bear the more with the infirmities of our brothers,
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for as much as wee see God correcteth them for the same, and shall wee also adde sorrow to their sorrow,
for as much as we see God Correcteth them for the same, and shall we also add sorrow to their sorrow,
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when wee ought rather to haue compassion on them, and pitie them? This be noted in generall.
when we ought rather to have compassion on them, and pity them? This be noted in general.
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Now more particularly, seeing Barak was punished with losing the glorie, which he should haue had but for his vnbeliefe, this teacheth vs, that glorie,
Now more particularly, seeing Barak was punished with losing the glory, which he should have had but for his unbelief, this Teaches us, that glory,
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and good name & report, is reckoned among the good things that a godly person may desire and be glad to enioy:
and good name & report, is reckoned among the good things that a godly person may desire and be glad to enjoy:
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nay, it is that which hee should ensue, because it is a token of Gods approbation,
nay, it is that which he should ensue, Because it is a token of God's approbation,
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if his people report well of vs: seeing they are taught by the same spirit, to discerne who are like them.
if his people report well of us: seeing they Are taught by the same Spirit, to discern who Are like them.
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Therefore Iohn, by a probable argument, proueth Demetrius to be a good man, because of his good report.
Therefore John, by a probable argument, Proves Demetrius to be a good man, Because of his good report.
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It is to bee lamented, that all they whom God alloweth, doe not desire this also,
It is to be lamented, that all they whom God alloweth, do not desire this also,
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and deserue it by the fruites of their loue toward his Church:
and deserve it by the fruits of their love towards his Church:
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For it is the note of an arrogant and dissolute person, to scorne the good opinion that his brethren conceiue of him.
For it is the note of an arrogant and dissolute person, to scorn the good opinion that his brothers conceive of him.
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Euen as precious oyntments are knowne by their smell, so is a godlie Christian by the sauour of his good name, especially in the place where he dwelleth, as being best knowne there.
Eve as precious ointments Are known by their smell, so is a godly Christian by the savour of his good name, especially in the place where he dwells, as being best known there.
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Indeed, the principall care should be to giue the Lord his due praise, for else we beguile and deceiue men in causing them to thinke well of vs,
Indeed, the principal care should be to give the Lord his due praise, for Else we beguile and deceive men in causing them to think well of us,
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and much more we doe dangerously deceiue our selues:
and much more we do dangerously deceive our selves:
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but that being well regarded and looked vnto, in the next place let our care be that the Church of God may giue vs allowance,
but that being well regarded and looked unto, in the next place let our care be that the Church of God may give us allowance,
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and see iust cause to report well of vs. As it is said of Zacharie and his wife, that both they were iust before God,
and see just cause to report well of us As it is said of Zacharias and his wife, that both they were just before God,
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and toward men vnreproueable, and therfore of good report. So Cornelius had a good name among the Iewes.
and towards men unreprovable, and Therefore of good report. So Cornelius had a good name among the Iewes.
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Now glorie or good name, is a certaine good opinion and estimation conceiued of a man for his well doing.
Now glory or good name, is a certain good opinion and estimation conceived of a man for his well doing.
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For those things which good men doe vertuously and well, doe purchase commendation and glorie vnto them.
For those things which good men do virtuously and well, do purchase commendation and glory unto them.
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The end to the which which we ought to vse and direct this good report, is this,
The end to the which which we ought to use and Direct this good report, is this,
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namely the aduancing of the name of God, and also to giue good example to other of following vs:
namely the advancing of the name of God, and also to give good Exampl to other of following us:
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and as the ends are both good, so is that good also, by the which they are procured.
and as the ends Are both good, so is that good also, by the which they Are procured.
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Therefore although a good name bee not to bee sought for it selfe, as though that were the thing wee chiefly intended,
Therefore although a good name be not to be sought for it self, as though that were the thing we chiefly intended,
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and rested in, and no other, yet it is not to be despised, for those ends which I haue mentioned,
and rested in, and no other, yet it is not to be despised, for those ends which I have mentioned,
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namely, the glorifying of God, and the edification of our brethren.
namely, the glorifying of God, and the edification of our brothers.
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Now to end this verse, let this be briefly added, that Debora yeelding to, and helping the weaknes of Barak in going with him, teacheth vs thus to regard, helpe,
Now to end this verse, let this be briefly added, that Deborah yielding to, and helping the weakness of Barak in going with him, Teaches us thus to regard, help,
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and incourage our weake brethren, by counsell, trauaile, and example.
and encourage our weak brothers, by counsel, travail, and Exampl.
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Vers. 10. And Barak called Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh, and hee went vp on his feete with tenne thousand men,
Vers. 10. And Barak called Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh, and he went up on his feet with tenne thousand men,
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and Debora went vp with him. and Deborah went up with him.
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Vers. 11. Now Heber the Kenite, which was of the children of Hobab, the father in law of Moses, was departed from the Kenites,
Vers. 11. Now Heber the Kenite, which was of the children of Hobab, the father in law of Moses, was departed from the Kenites,
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and pitched his tent vntill the plaine of Zaanaim, which is by Kedesh, and pitched his tent until the plain of Zaanaim, which is by Kedesh,
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Vers. 12. Then they shewed Sisera, that Barak the sonne of Abinoam, was gone vp to Mount Tabor.
Vers. 12. Then they showed Sisera, that Barak the son of Abinoam, was gone up to Mount Tabor.
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Vers. 13. And Sisera called for all his charets, euen nine hundred charets of yron,
Vers. 13. And Sisera called for all his charets, even nine hundred charets of iron,
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and all the people that were with him, from Harosheth of the Gentiles vnto the riuer Kishen. and all the people that were with him, from Harosheth of the Gentiles unto the river Kishen.
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IN these foure verses, the holy Ghost sheweth, how they did on both sides prepare their armies, both Barak and Sisera. He accompanied with Debora at Kedesh, gathered together ten thousand men out of the tribes of Naphtali and Zebulun to Mount Tabor, which of the writers is called also Ithaberins, not farre off from Kedesh, for they went on foote.
IN these foure Verses, the holy Ghost shows, how they did on both sides prepare their armies, both Barak and Sisera. He accompanied with Deborah At Kedesh, gathered together ten thousand men out of the tribes of Naphtali and Zebulun to Mount Tabor, which of the writers is called also Ithaberins, not Far off from Kedesh, for they went on foot.
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The place is neere to the borders of Asher, Naphtali and Zebulon.
The place is near to the borders of Asher, Naphtali and Zebulon.
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And this mount hath neere it, the riuer Kishon, where the Prophet Elias killed the priests of Baall. And note,
And this mount hath near it, the river Kishon, where the Prophet Elias killed the Priests of Baal. And note,
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for the better vnderstanding of the story, that al the places mentioned, to wit, Kedesh, the plaine of Zaanaim, mount Tabor, were all neere ioyning together, and to the riuer Kishon.
for the better understanding of the story, that all the places mentioned, to wit, Kedesh, the plain of Zaanaim, mount Tabor, were all near joining together, and to the river Kishon.
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This of Barak. Sisera hearing of this preparation of Bazak, did also make ready his armie, which is not mentioned here, saue his nine hundred charets of yron:
This of Barak. Sisera hearing of this preparation of Bazak, did also make ready his army, which is not mentioned Here, save his nine hundred charets of iron:
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but Iosephus saith, he had thirtie thousand footmen, tenne thousand horsemen of the Canaanites, and three thousand other charets.
but Iosephus Says, he had thirtie thousand footmen, tenne thousand horsemen of the Canaanites, and three thousand other charets.
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But howsoeuer it was, sure it is, that hee made a mightie preparation, and therewith he came to this riuer Kishon.
But howsoever it was, sure it is, that he made a mighty preparation, and therewith he Come to this river Kishon.
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And this of the preparation on both sides, mentioned in these foure verses And with both there is a briefe storie put in, of the dwelling of Heber the Kenite, the sonne of Hobab, Moses father in law, that he had pitched his Tabernacle,
And this of the preparation on both sides, mentioned in these foure Verses And with both there is a brief story put in, of the Dwelling of Heber the Kenite, the son of Hobab, Moses father in law, that he had pitched his Tabernacle,
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and was by Gods prouidence come to dwel nigh the riuer Kishon, and in a part of the border of Kedesh.
and was by God's providence come to dwell High the river Kishon, and in a part of the border of Kedesh.
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But why this is brought in, shall appeare better afterward in vers. 18.
But why this is brought in, shall appear better afterwards in vers. 18.
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The chiefe thing in this verse to bee noted, is the faith wherein all these agreed and consented, which are here spoken of and mentioned, I meane Barak and his armie, with Debora. For they tooke in hand a most hard work against so fierce a Captaine, as Sisera was;
The chief thing in this verse to be noted, is the faith wherein all these agreed and consented, which Are Here spoken of and mentioned, I mean Barak and his army, with Deborah. For they took in hand a most hard work against so fierce a Captain, as Sisera was;
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so well prouided and appointed by Iabin, who was King ouer the Canaanites.
so well provided and appointed by Iabin, who was King over the Canaanites.
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And who would not haue said, that their preparation against the Israelites, must needs in the reason of man, haue wrought an vtter ouerthrow of them? As sure it is,
And who would not have said, that their preparation against the Israelites, must needs in the reason of man, have wrought an utter overthrow of them? As sure it is,
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if they had been ouercome, as they were an handfull, and few to many; and weake also, but their enemies strong;
if they had been overcome, as they were an handful, and few to many; and weak also, but their enemies strong;
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they had bin most cruelly and barbarously handled by them.
they had been most cruelly and barbarously handled by them.
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But notwithstanding all this, when they were perswaded, that as they were set on worke by God,
But notwithstanding all this, when they were persuaded, that as they were Set on work by God,
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so in his power they went about it, and tooke it in hand;
so in his power they went about it, and took it in hand;
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not casting their eyes vpon the difficulties and disparagements, that were in the way against them,
not casting their eyes upon the difficulties and disparagements, that were in the Way against them,
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for God (they beleeued) would stand with them, and giue them the victorie.
for God (they believed) would stand with them, and give them the victory.
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And this indeede is the right propertie of faith thus to doe, to look vp to God, who hath commanded that which we take in hand, and promised blessing thereto.
And this indeed is the right property of faith thus to do, to look up to God, who hath commanded that which we take in hand, and promised blessing thereto.
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By this and by no other meanes, Abraham the father of beleeuers, forsooke his owne countrey,
By this and by no other means, Abraham the father of believers, forsook his own country,
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as we reade that Abraham and Lot, by reason of the great abundance of cattell that they both had,
as we read that Abraham and Lot, by reason of the great abundance of cattle that they both had,
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and went whither God sent him, from all his kindred, not knowing what he should finde in the place whither he went.
and went whither God sent him, from all his kindred, not knowing what he should find in the place whither he went.
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And Moses chose rather to suffer affliction with the people of God in the wildernesse,
And Moses chosen rather to suffer affliction with the people of God in the Wilderness,
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then to enioy the pleasures of sinne for a season in the house of Phaeraos daughter, which the Scripture saith he did by faith.
then to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season in the house of Phaeraos daughter, which the Scripture Says he did by faith.
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And thus did the walles of Iericho fall downe, as God had promised, at the seuenth daies end, the people beleeuing it should be so,
And thus did the walls of Jericho fallen down, as God had promised, At the Seventh days end, the people believing it should be so,
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and compassing them about all that time, with the blowing trumpets of rammes hornes, as God had commanded.
and compassing them about all that time, with the blowing trumpets of rams horns, as God had commanded.
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And this is it, which we should intend and looke to doe in all that we goe about.
And this is it, which we should intend and look to do in all that we go about.
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This faith, for which also these worthie persons are by name commended in the eleuenth to the Hebrewes, is able to carrie vs,
This faith, for which also these worthy Persons Are by name commended in the Eleventh to the Hebrews, is able to carry us,
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as well as euer it did them, through all difficulties, while we haue an eye to the charge giuen vs,
as well as ever it did them, through all difficulties, while we have an eye to the charge given us,
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and the promised reward, although we see nothing with bodily eyes, but that which is against vs, and matter of discouragement.
and the promised reward, although we see nothing with bodily eyes, but that which is against us, and matter of discouragement.
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For so the Apostle S. Iohn saith, that this saith ouer commeth the world, euen all the difficulties that are in it.
For so the Apostle S. John Says, that this Says over comes the world, even all the difficulties that Are in it.
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This faith, when it is once setled on the great promise of saluation, is afterward the fitter to apprehend and lay hold on these temporarie promises of this life, about the which (it being a Iewell of inualuable price) if we were occupied and exercised with so constant a care,
This faith, when it is once settled on the great promise of salvation, is afterwards the fitter to apprehend and lay hold on these temporary promises of this life, about the which (it being a Jewel of invaluable price) if we were occupied and exercised with so constant a care,
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as wee are about matters of lesse waight, (if not needlesse and vnprofitable) we should be able to say much of the benefit that commeth by it,
as we Are about matters of less weight, (if not needless and unprofitable) we should be able to say much of the benefit that comes by it,
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and haue neere acquaintance with God by the helpe of this our faith.
and have near acquaintance with God by the help of this our faith.
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But seeing I haue spoken of this matter before, I will bee the briefer in it,
But seeing I have spoken of this matter before, I will be the briefer in it,
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though wee cannot heare too often of it, from good ground of the word, as occasion is offered.
though we cannot hear too often of it, from good ground of the word, as occasion is offered.
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But whiles I am thus in commending of Bararks faith, me thinkes I heare so me obiecting, that the last thing spoken of him in the ninth verse, was his vnbeleefe;
But while I am thus in commending of Bararks faith, me thinks I hear so me objecting, that the last thing spoken of him in the ninth verse, was his unbelief;
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how is hee therefore say they, so suddenly brought to such a change? I answere, that though Barak had been hindred before by vnbeleefe,
how is he Therefore say they, so suddenly brought to such a change? I answer, that though Barak had been hindered before by unbelief,
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yet afterward hee recouered himselfe, as wee see heere; and that was when God had giuen him better consideration of the charge enioyned him, and promise made vnto him.
yet afterwards he recovered himself, as we see Here; and that was when God had given him better consideration of the charge enjoined him, and promise made unto him.
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So if we haue failed in beleeuing through the difficulty that wee see, or by rashnesse,
So if we have failed in believing through the difficulty that we see, or by rashness,
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yet let vs weigh Gods promise more duly, and so beleeue more hartily, and be better stayed by good consideration.
yet let us weigh God's promise more duly, and so believe more heartily, and be better stayed by good consideration.
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And to that end let none sit downe like a tyred person, and giue ouer his hold and hope, saying;
And to that end let none fit down like a tired person, and give over his hold and hope, saying;
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I see this is too good and precious for mee to enioy, for I should neuer be able to beleeue it, &c. Not so;
I see this is too good and precious for me to enjoy, for I should never be able to believe it, etc. Not so;
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but then let thy want encrease thy thirst, as Dauids did, Psal. 51. and desire to bee enlarged, and pray, Lord helpe my vnbeleefe.
but then let thy want increase thy thirst, as David did, Psalm 51. and desire to be enlarged, and pray, Lord help my unbelief.
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And remember that weakenesse may be forgiuen, where there is striuing against it; but wilfulnesse, or preposterous and inuincible vnbeleefe is damnable;
And Remember that weakness may be forgiven, where there is striving against it; but wilfulness, or preposterous and invincible unbelief is damnable;
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for God lookes to bee credited vpon his word, promise, and oath, besides the many experiments which we haue,
for God looks to be credited upon his word, promise, and oath, beside the many experiments which we have,
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if not of our selues, yet of other men; who of weake became strong.
if not of our selves, yet of other men; who of weak became strong.
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And as God bare with Baraks infirmity heere, in yeelding to him, that Debora should goe with him:
And as God bore with Baracks infirmity Here, in yielding to him, that Deborah should go with him:
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so he will tender and helpe our weake faith, and that many more waies then we can see,
so he will tender and help our weak faith, and that many more ways then we can see,
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and all to encourage vs. Thus much be said of this.
and all to encourage us Thus much be said of this.
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THE TWENTIE SEAVEN SERMON ON THE FOVRTH CHAPTER OF THE booke of IVDGES.
THE TWENTIE SEAVEN SERMON ON THE FOURTH CHAPTER OF THE book of JUDGES.
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NOw further, let vs note in this verse by the ioynt agreement of all these heere mentioned;
NOw further, let us note in this verse by the joint agreement of all these Here mentioned;
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I meane Debora, Barak, and the ten thousand of Zebulun and Nephtali, (especially it being so needful that they should so consent together) how good and worthie a thing it is for the seruants of God to ioyne and bee like minded in good things;
I mean Deborah, Barak, and the ten thousand of Zebulun and Naphtali, (especially it being so needful that they should so consent together) how good and worthy a thing it is for the Servants of God to join and be like minded in good things;
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though it doe not directly tend to their owne profit and earthly benefit, or not so much as to the common good & behoofe of al the people,
though it do not directly tend to their own profit and earthly benefit, or not so much as to the Common good & behoof of all the people,
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or many, (as here it did,) but to a town or family, the commendation of this gift of free consent together in many good people is clearely to be seene in the Apostles,
or many, (as Here it did,) but to a town or family, the commendation of this gift of free consent together in many good people is clearly to be seen in the Apostles,
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and those that kept company with them; of whom it is said, that they were altogether of one mind:
and those that kept company with them; of whom it is said, that they were altogether of one mind:
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which caused Saint Paul to make so earnest a request to the Philippians to remoue from them contention and pride;
which caused Saint Paul to make so earnest a request to the Philippians to remove from them contention and pride;
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whereby this consent and agreement is easily broken. For wee know it is no easie matter for many to ioyne and agree together,
whereby this consent and agreement is Easily broken. For we know it is no easy matter for many to join and agree together,
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and that by reason of so much contrariety as is in mens minds, and for that one is so ready to crosse and withstand an other, especially in good things, through Satan by his subtill and malitious policy working therewith, who gaineth much by their distraction and disagreement,
and that by reason of so much contrariety as is in men's minds, and for that one is so ready to cross and withstand an other, especially in good things, through Satan by his subtle and malicious policy working therewith, who gains much by their distraction and disagreement,
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It is therfore to be sought & laboured for alwaies, by the loue and wisedome of godly teachers, who by their doctrine, perswasions,
It is Therefore to be sought & laboured for always, by the love and Wisdom of godly Teachers, who by their Doctrine, persuasions,
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and good example, doe much helpe heereto.
and good Exampl, do much help hereto.
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Thus had Debora and Barak preuailed with these ten thousand, that they drew them to this worke ioyntly,
Thus had Deborah and Barak prevailed with these ten thousand, that they drew them to this work jointly,
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as if they had been but two persons.
as if they had been but two Persons.
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Oh, agreement in good things, what is like it, either in beauty or delight, as the Psalmist speaketh, Behold how good and pleasant a thing it is,
O, agreement in good things, what is like it, either in beauty or delight, as the Psalmist speaks, Behold how good and pleasant a thing it is,
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for men to dwell together in godly vnity? And experience teacheth the same. for men to dwell together in godly unity? And experience Teaches the same.
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For there, many vniting their force of couroge and wisdome in one, they doe easily resist the common enemy,
For there, many uniting their force of couroge and Wisdom in one, they do Easily resist the Common enemy,
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and (which is harder) their owne corrupt passions and rebellious nature, the which to what euill and mischiefe it carryeth them, the infinite broyles, sutes, quarrels and controuersies of almost all places do too truly testifie.
and (which is harder) their own corrupt passion and rebellious nature, the which to what evil and mischief it Carrieth them, the infinite broils, suits, quarrels and controversies of almost all places do too truly testify.
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Such are they who in louing and kind agreement betwixt themselues, doe submit themselues to the word of God, whereby they become meeke and humble,
Such Are they who in loving and kind agreement betwixt themselves, do submit themselves to the word of God, whereby they become meek and humble,
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and so they easily consent to that which is good.
and so they Easily consent to that which is good.
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The want of this godly agreement, and the contrary readinesse in men to breake out one against another, hath oft caused mee to bewaile, (for who seeth not great cause so to do) the boysterous and fierce contentions of many,
The want of this godly agreement, and the contrary readiness in men to break out one against Another, hath oft caused me to bewail, (for who sees not great cause so to do) the boisterous and fierce contentions of many,
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and those not onely of the common sort, who are for the most part rude and ignorant,
and those not only of the Common sort, who Are for the most part rude and ignorant,
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but of them also who are to be counted brethren, and yet doe so readily let loose their hearts to bitter contentions and rash iudgings of their brethren, if they doe not worse:
but of them also who Are to be counted brothers, and yet do so readily let lose their hearts to bitter contentions and rash iudgings of their brothers, if they do not Worse:
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and yet (which is greater madnesse) this is for a smail cause (as if they doe but dissent in opinion and iudgement one from another in things indifferent, wherein both follow the light of their knowledge,) whereby they giue too great testimony, that they little know themselues aright,
and yet (which is greater madness) this is for a smail cause (as if they do but dissent in opinion and judgement one from Another in things indifferent, wherein both follow the Light of their knowledge,) whereby they give too great testimony, that they little know themselves aright,
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and that they haue full slightly searched into themselues, to see their many ranke corruptions of selfe loue, priuie pride, frowardnesse, impatience, vncharitablenesse and such like, that swarme and beare sway in them;
and that they have full slightly searched into themselves, to see their many rank corruptions of self love, privy pride, frowardness, impatience, uncharitableness and such like, that swarm and bear sway in them;
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and that they bestow small cost vpon themselues, nor time to find fault with their owne doings, (to wit,
and that they bestow small cost upon themselves, nor time to find fault with their own doings, (to wit,
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how farre they are off from the rule of charity,) that so they may become humble and peaceably minded toward others.
how Far they Are off from the Rule of charity,) that so they may become humble and peaceably minded towards Others.
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Nay, (which is worse) they hold their vnchristian conceits and iudgings of their brethren,
Nay, (which is Worse) they hold their unchristian conceits and iudgings of their brothers,
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and for want of pasture, departed one from another:
and for want of pasture, departed one from Another:
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so strongly and wilfully, that they verifie the prouerbe, making their bitter contentions with them like the bars of a palace, that cannot bee broken:
so strongly and wilfully, that they verify the proverb, making their bitter contentions with them like the bars of a palace, that cannot be broken:
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and like cities strong and well fenced, that cannot easily bee beaten downe.
and like cities strong and well fenced, that cannot Easily be beaten down.
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This is farre from godly agreement, and consequently from that harty louing together, which should bee like a threefold cord, that is not easily broken, which our Sauiour saith is a sure token that they in whom it is, are his very Disciples indeed.
This is Far from godly agreement, and consequently from that hearty loving together, which should be like a threefold cord, that is not Easily broken, which our Saviour Says is a sure token that they in whom it is, Are his very Disciples indeed.
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As for agreement in euill, such as theirs was in the Psalme, it is as hurtfull and odious, as it is common:
As for agreement in evil, such as theirs was in the Psalm, it is as hurtful and odious, as it is Common:
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but though hand ioyne in hand, the wicked shall not escape vnpunished; and so I leaue them, adding this;
but though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not escape unpunished; and so I leave them, adding this;
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where there is no agreement in euill, there lesse is committed.
where there is no agreement in evil, there less is committed.
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And therefore wee had need to pray the Lord to send a spirit of diuision among such,
And Therefore we had need to pray the Lord to send a Spirit of division among such,
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as that was betwixt the Pharisies and Sadduces, that so much mischiefe may be preuented rather then stablished.
as that was betwixt the Pharisees and Sadducees, that so much mischief may be prevented rather then established.
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And this of the preparation of that Debora and Barak made.
And this of the preparation of that Deborah and Barak made.
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Now followeth, (before I come to Sisera) a short story of Heber the husband of Iael, put in by the way, to wit, that he (being of the posterity of Hobab, Moses father in law, who remoued from his kindred and brethren,
Now follows, (before I come to Sisera) a short story of Heber the husband of Jael, put in by the Way, to wit, that he (being of the posterity of Hobab, Moses father in law, who removed from his kindred and brothers,
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as we saw in cap. 1. vers. 16.) was come to this Kedesh to dwell, where Barak assembled his men of warre.
as we saw in cap. 1. vers. 16.) was come to this Kedesh to dwell, where Barak assembled his men of war.
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To the which place God by his prouidence directing him, sent him, as appeares afterward in vers. 17. that thereby hee might,
To the which place God by his providence directing him, sent him, as appears afterwards in vers. 17. that thereby he might,
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as he did by Iael Hebers wife, cut off this great enemie Sisera. By which we may learne a right profitable lesson.
as he did by Jael Hebers wife, Cut off this great enemy Sisera. By which we may Learn a right profitable Lesson.
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That while we goe on heere in our simplicity in this earthly dwelling to serue Gods prouidence,
That while we go on Here in our simplicity in this earthly Dwelling to serve God's providence,
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as his word leadeth vs, God will in our most casuall actions direct, regard, & blesse vs so, that in time we shall see it to be so,
as his word leads us, God will in our most casual actions Direct, regard, & bless us so, that in time we shall see it to be so,
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though we knew not before what should come to passe.
though we knew not before what should come to pass.
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Heber remoued his dwelling from his kindred, not in hatred to them, but as he saw it most conuenient for him,Heber removed his Dwelling from his kindred, not in hatred to them, but as he saw it most convenient for him,
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though (it is true) he intended not thereby the destruction of Sisera, neither came there any such thing into his mind;
though (it is true) he intended not thereby the destruction of Sisera, neither Come there any such thing into his mind;
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but the Lord purposed it, and appointed that by this meanes of his comming to dwell there, it should be brought to passe:
but the Lord purposed it, and appointed that by this means of his coming to dwell there, it should be brought to pass:
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or recouering them being vniustly detained from him.
or recovering them being unjustly detained from him.
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Heber onely considering, and aduisedly bethinking himselfe what was best for him to do about the setling of his dwelling,Heber only considering, and advisedly bethinking himself what was best for him to do about the settling of his Dwelling,
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and seeking to liue among Gods people, and looking no further.
and seeking to live among God's people, and looking no further.
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So by the selling of Ioseph into a strange countrey, a thing in likelihood tending to his vndoing,
So by the selling of Ioseph into a strange country, a thing in likelihood tending to his undoing,
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yet it is manifest, as hee told his brethren, that God sent him before, to preserue them and their posterity aliue, and not they.
yet it is manifest, as he told his brothers, that God sent him before, to preserve them and their posterity alive, and not they.
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So when Iacob was sent away by Rebecca, his mother, to Padan Aram, to auoide the wrath of his brother Esau, the cause was good,
So when Iacob was sent away by Rebecca, his mother, to padan Aram, to avoid the wrath of his brother Esau, the cause was good,
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but hee went, vncertaine what should befall him in a strange land;
but he went, uncertain what should befall him in a strange land;
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and therefore hee thought, and vowed, if he might haue bread to eate, and clothes to put on,
and Therefore he Thought, and vowed, if he might have bred to eat, and clothes to put on,
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and that God would be with him, and keepe him in his iourney, that then he should be his God, meaning that he should bee more strongly confirmed in so counting him.
and that God would be with him, and keep him in his journey, that then he should be his God, meaning that he should be more strongly confirmed in so counting him.
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Therefore God, who guided his iourney, blessed him greatly, so that when he returned, hee remembred Gods benefits which hee had since that, bestowed on him, saying:
Therefore God, who guided his journey, blessed him greatly, so that when he returned, he remembered God's benefits which he had since that, bestowed on him, saying:
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I came ouer this Iordan with my staffe; that is, poore, and without all prouision, but now haue I gotten two bands. I Come over this Iordan with my staff; that is, poor, and without all provision, but now have I got two bans.
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So when Moses married Iethros daughter, liuing obscurely in the wildernesse, and suffering affliction with the people of God, who would haue thought that any good should haue come thereby? And yet beside his admirable deliuering of the Israelites out of Pharaohs bandage, he was also a meane to draw Iethros posterity to religion,
So when Moses married Iethros daughter, living obscurely in the Wilderness, and suffering affliction with the people of God, who would have Thought that any good should have come thereby? And yet beside his admirable delivering of the Israelites out of Pharaohs bandage, he was also a mean to draw Iethros posterity to Religion,
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and the true worship of God thereby.
and the true worship of God thereby.
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Euen so, offer we our selues vnder Gods gouernment, and all things shall bee in time, directed by him to a good end,
Eve so, offer we our selves under God's government, and all things shall be in time, directed by him to a good end,
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though we see it not by and by; yet wee shall;
though we see it not by and by; yet we shall;
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so as wee may be bold to say it, for he will bring it so to passe.
so as we may be bold to say it, for he will bring it so to pass.
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For it is to bee knowne, that while we wander heere on earth, yet we are not in darkenesse, as others are;
For it is to be known, that while we wander Here on earth, yet we Are not in darkness, as Others Are;
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neither are we cast off as Orphans and left desolate, but God careth for vs his faithfull ones, otherwise then he doth for the rest of the world.
neither Are we cast off as Orphans and left desolate, but God Careth for us his faithful ones, otherwise then he does for the rest of the world.
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And it being so with vs, though wee see not the mind and purpose of God toward vs in particulars at the first,
And it being so with us, though we see not the mind and purpose of God towards us in particulars At the First,
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and what will fall out through the course of our liues, yet wee are sure that his speciall prouidence watcheth ouer vs for our good;
and what will fallen out through the course of our lives, yet we Are sure that his special providence watches over us for our good;
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so that we need not doubt but that God directeth all things to that end. This is a wonderfull stay to all beleeuing people;
so that we need not doubt but that God directeth all things to that end. This is a wonderful stay to all believing people;
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and without faith, sound knowledge, and vse thereof, all Gods doings are strange to vs, both before we see the issue of them,
and without faith, found knowledge, and use thereof, all God's doings Are strange to us, both before we see the issue of them,
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and sometime afterward also, and namely his crosses and afflictions:
and sometime afterwards also, and namely his Crosses and afflictions:
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but as they are distasted of vs, and vtterly vnwelcome, so are his benefits neuer receiued of vs in good sort, and to the right end;
but as they Are distasted of us, and utterly unwelcome, so Are his benefits never received of us in good sort, and to the right end;
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namely, to make vs trust in him more firmely, and cleaue to him more constantly,
namely, to make us trust in him more firmly, and cleave to him more constantly,
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whereas we should be much more moued hereby, to commit the successe of all vnto him, till our experience haue brought the hope that shall not make vs ashamed.
whereas we should be much more moved hereby, to commit the success of all unto him, till our experience have brought the hope that shall not make us ashamed.
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For there need bee no doubt but that he watcheth for vs thus clinging to him,
For there need be no doubt but that he watches for us thus clinging to him,
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when we sleepe, and vpholdeth vs while wee walke, and proposeth good towards vs, euen then when wee see no likelihood thereof.
when we sleep, and upholdeth us while we walk, and Proposeth good towards us, even then when we see no likelihood thereof.
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And while it is thus with vs, it is not vnprofitable to consider, how ill it goeth with those, who rest vpon blind fortune (as they call it) and goe on in the strength of their carnall wisedome, looking for great matters,
And while it is thus with us, it is not unprofitable to Consider, how ill it Goes with those, who rest upon blind fortune (as they call it) and go on in the strength of their carnal Wisdom, looking for great matters,
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but all in vaine, they being little or nothing acquainted with Gods prouidence.
but all in vain, they being little or nothing acquainted with God's providence.
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Lamentable it is to see how such are tossed, vexed, and vnsetled with cares and sorrowes,
Lamentable it is to see how such Are tossed, vexed, and unsettled with Cares and sorrows,
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and that not only in their most vncertaine and doubtfull affaires, but also in those which are more sure and certaine, as they thinke and imagine.
and that not only in their most uncertain and doubtful affairs, but also in those which Are more sure and certain, as they think and imagine.
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Besides, it is not vnprofitable for vs to marke another thing in this short story, and that is this:
Beside, it is not unprofitable for us to mark Another thing in this short story, and that is this:
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that seeing this Heber remoued, and had his dwelling apart from the rest of his brethren the Kenites, vpon good consideration, (for otherwise the holy story would haue found fault with it,) the rest of them departing from Iericho,
that seeing this Heber removed, and had his Dwelling apart from the rest of his brothers the Kenites, upon good consideration, (for otherwise the holy story would have found fault with it,) the rest of them departing from Jericho,
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and dwelling with the tribe of Iuda in their borders, (as we heard in chap. 1.) in that, I say, Heber did thus, who yet,
and Dwelling with the tribe of Iuda in their borders, (as we herd in chap. 1.) in that, I say, Heber did thus, who yet,
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as is cleare by the story, did not offend God therein, wee see it is not vnlawfull for the people of God to settle their dwellings apart from their neighbours and kindred, & brethren in profession;
as is clear by the story, did not offend God therein, we see it is not unlawful for the people of God to settle their dwellings apart from their neighbours and kindred, & brothers in profession;
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but it may fal out to be meet for them to do so: for God hath not appointed that all the faithfull should dwel together;
but it may fall out to be meet for them to do so: for God hath not appointed that all the faithful should dwell together;
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neither can it be sometime for sundry considerations and respects:
neither can it be sometime for sundry considerations and respects:
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A Christian Prince in these and such like cases may make warre, and command his people against the enemie:
A Christian Prince in these and such like cases may make war, and command his people against the enemy:
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euen as before when their posterity grew and multiplied in one familie, they married, and were dispersed into diuerse.
even as before when their posterity grew and multiplied in one family, they married, and were dispersed into diverse.
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And many other things doe cause that.
And many other things do cause that.
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Indeed if wee may dwell together with Gods people, in the places of best choice, it is not to be neglected,
Indeed if we may dwell together with God's people, in the places of best choice, it is not to be neglected,
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but desired hartily (for many shall be hindred from it by necessity) and if that liberty may bee enioyed of vs, let vs make a pretious reckoning of it,
but desired heartily (for many shall be hindered from it by necessity) and if that liberty may be enjoyed of us, let us make a precious reckoning of it,
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and set our selues to liue together kindly, profitably, and peaceably, which too many regard not to doe,
and Set our selves to live together kindly, profitably, and peaceably, which too many regard not to do,
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but if it cannot bee without great inconuenience, let vs not striue against God, for we gaine nothing thereby,
but if it cannot be without great inconvenience, let us not strive against God, for we gain nothing thereby,
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and what know we what God hath appointed to be done by vs in another place? It may bee wee may bring some to God by our remouing,
and what know we what God hath appointed to be done by us in Another place? It may be we may bring Some to God by our removing,
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and bee seated among such as shall bee like our selues, or may by our good conuersation which they shall see, be turned vnto vs. Which two things we should principally aime at,
and be seated among such as shall be like our selves, or may by our good Conversation which they shall see, be turned unto us Which two things we should principally aim At,
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and endeauour vnto when we must change and remoue our dwelling.
and endeavour unto when we must change and remove our Dwelling.
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Now it followeth that after this short degression (as we haue heard how Barak prepared and furnished himselfe to warre,
Now it follows that After this short degression (as we have herd how Barak prepared and furnished himself to war,
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so it was told Sisera what he had done) and that hee prepared his army likewise when hee heard that Barak had done so.
so it was told Sisera what he had done) and that he prepared his army likewise when he herd that Barak had done so.
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His power what it was, I meane, how great and feareful, I haue shewed already.
His power what it was, I mean, how great and fearful, I have showed already.
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That which we haue heere principally to note, in addressing himselfe to the battel, is the difference betwixt him on the one side,
That which we have Here principally to note, in addressing himself to the battle, is the difference betwixt him on the one side,
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and Debora and Barak with their few thousands on the other.
and Deborah and Barak with their few thousands on the other.
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They both prepared themselues to warre we see, but these went about it by Gods commandement;
They both prepared themselves to war we see, but these went about it by God's Commandment;
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hee in the pride of his owne heart, and without God.
he in the pride of his own heart, and without God.
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They trusted in the promise of God for victory, he in his owne strength, and great army.
They trusted in the promise of God for victory, he in his own strength, and great army.
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They went against Gods enemies, he against Gods friends, yea against God himselfe. Whereby we may see that it much auaileth to haue a good cause to maintaine,
They went against God's enemies, he against God's Friends, yea against God himself. Whereby we may see that it much avails to have a good cause to maintain,
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and to haue God to goe with vs therein, as many examples in Scripture testifie of the warres of godly Kings with idolaters.
and to have God to go with us therein, as many Examples in Scripture testify of the wars of godly Kings with Idolaters.
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A good cause is the defence of the Gospell, and the true worship of God by a Christian Prince, against such as would force him to Poperie,
A good cause is the defence of the Gospel, and the true worship of God by a Christian Prince, against such as would force him to Popery,
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or any other false worship, by open warre: also the maintaining of his owne dominion, bounds, or right in great and waighty matters,
or any other false worship, by open war: also the maintaining of his own dominion, bounds, or right in great and weighty matters,
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But to leaue this instance and to lay out this doctrine in another, more familiar to the common sort;
But to leave this instance and to lay out this Doctrine in Another, more familiar to the Common sort;
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it is manifest where the like is to be found among vs who are in peace, to wit, that we haue a good cause,
it is manifest where the like is to be found among us who Are in peace, to wit, that we have a good cause,
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and our controuersies with the bad, it is manifest, I say, that the one sort hath great encouragement by the goodnesse of his cause, to follow it rather then the other, who hath none at all, but much against him.
and our controversies with the bad, it is manifest, I say, that the one sort hath great encouragement by the Goodness of his cause, to follow it rather then the other, who hath none At all, but much against him.
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For where all these encouragements are, or the most which Barak had, and of which I haue spoken;
For where all these encouragements Are, or the most which Barak had, and of which I have spoken;
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they are to animate men to their duties;
they Are to animate men to their duties;
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so I will not say, what successe and blessing particularly shall follow them who vse them,
so I will not say, what success and blessing particularly shall follow them who use them,
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but they shall most certainly reape great fruit thereby, and abundantly one way or other: and therefore good reason that such should doe the Lords worke diligently:
but they shall most Certainly reap great fruit thereby, and abundantly one Way or other: and Therefore good reason that such should do the lords work diligently:
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and contrariwise, the other, if they could bee made to consider what they goe about, in following a bad matter, they should neuer dare be hold to proceed as they doe, to wit, ås Sisera did to defend an ill cause,
and contrariwise, the other, if they could be made to Consider what they go about, in following a bad matter, they should never Dare be hold to proceed as they do, to wit, ås Sisera did to defend an ill cause,
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but they would feare to goe forward, and desist from their attempts.
but they would Fear to go forward, and desist from their attempts.
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Good and bad goe to worke both alike (as these heere did) for outward preparation,
Good and bad go to work both alike (as these Here did) for outward preparation,
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but not in a like manner, nor with the like minde, nor to the like end.
but not in a like manner, nor with the like mind, nor to the like end.
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And although Sisera had not wilfully, in the pride of his heart, gone against Israel because they were Gods people (as Pharaoh did) and although hee bee not properly to be charged for not consulting with God,
And although Sisera had not wilfully, in the pride of his heart, gone against Israel Because they were God's people (as Pharaoh did) and although he be not properly to be charged for not consulting with God,
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or weighin the cause in going against Gods people; (for alas he was an Heathen,
or weighin the cause in going against God's people; (for alas he was an Heathen,
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and therefore ignorant of such matters) yet to speake the best that may be said of him, hee trusted in chariots, horses, souldiers, and munition;
and Therefore ignorant of such matters) yet to speak the best that may be said of him, he trusted in chariots, Horses, Soldiers, and munition;
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thereby purposing with maine force to reduce the rebellious Israelites, as hee counted them, to the yoake of obedience,
thereby purposing with main force to reduce the rebellious Israelites, as he counted them, to the yoke of Obedience,
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and knew also that they were Gods people.
and knew also that they were God's people.
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But it was indeed no wonder that he tooke this course, being a cursed Canaanite, such an one as he was.
But it was indeed no wonder that he took this course, being a cursed Canaanite, such an one as he was.
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But to leaue him, and to come nearer our selues;
But to leave him, and to come nearer our selves;
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is it not admirable, that among vs who are of the visible Church, there should bee found some, that in their enterprises, life and dealings, maintaine an euill cause one against the other,
is it not admirable, that among us who Are of the visible Church, there should be found Some, that in their enterprises, life and dealings, maintain an evil cause one against the other,
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as Barak and Sisera did? for what though their actions both ciuill in religious exercises be the same,
as Barak and Sisera did? for what though their actions both civil in religious exercises be the same,
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and that in outward respect there appeare little or no difference in some of them? yet so prophane and vnconscionable many of them are, that they hold the righteous an abomination,
and that in outward respect there appear little or no difference in Some of them? yet so profane and unconscionable many of them Are, that they hold the righteous an abomination,
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and deface, as the Pharisies did Christs, their best actions, and will see no difference betwixt their owne and the others.
and deface, as the Pharisees did Christ, their best actions, and will see no difference betwixt their own and the Others.
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And to please themselues, thus they say of them; Tush, as precise as they seeme ▪ they doe but as we;
And to please themselves, thus they say of them; Tush, as precise as they seem ▪ they do but as we;
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they follow their trades, buy, sell, eate, drinke, marrie, &c. and we do as they, reade, pray, heare the word, receiue the Sacrament, &c. what oddes therefore betwixt vs? yes:
they follow their trades, buy, fell, eat, drink, marry, etc. and we do as they, read, pray, hear the word, receive the Sacrament, etc. what odds Therefore betwixt us? yes:
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for why? shall not two be in the field, or at the mill, and yet the one receiued, the other forsaken? and the one a reprobate, the other chosen? Surely as they differ in their ends,
for why? shall not two be in the field, or At the mill, and yet the one received, the other forsaken? and the one a Reprobate, the other chosen? Surely as they differ in their ends,
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so they differ in the meanes vsing that leade thereto:
so they differ in the means using that lead thereto:
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and though they differ not in dying, for the outward manner) yet they differ in this, that one dieth happily, the other miserably:
and though they differ not in dying, for the outward manner) yet they differ in this, that one Dieth happily, the other miserably:
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and so they doe in their affections differ, as in their desires, hope, encouragements, and successes.
and so they do in their affections differ, as in their Desires, hope, encouragements, and Successes.
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The one asketh, who will shew vs any good? The other prayeth, O Lord lift vp the light of thy countenance vpon vs, for it is more to vs then all abundance.
The one asks, who will show us any good? The other Prayeth, Oh Lord lift up the Light of thy countenance upon us, for it is more to us then all abundance.
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And in this light both of knowledge for direction, and of grace for assistance thereto.
And in this Light both of knowledge for direction, and of grace for assistance thereto.
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The godly man walketh looking at the promise in all his lawfull attempts, knowing also that the Lord, who is his light to guide him, will bee his defence also, to vphold, prosper and blesse him.
The godly man walks looking At the promise in all his lawful attempts, knowing also that the Lord, who is his Light to guide him, will be his defence also, to uphold, prosper and bless him.
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The other walkes in darkenesse, being led by erronious opinion, sense, example, nature, and sometimes shame, feare, and proud confidence in himselfe;
The other walks in darkness, being led by erroneous opinion, sense, Exampl, nature, and sometime shame, Fear, and proud confidence in himself;
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and therefore goeth through many dangers, smarts, sorrowes, whether he be crossed, or whether he haue his desire.
and Therefore Goes through many dangers, smarts, sorrows, whither he be crossed, or whither he have his desire.
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Hee reeleth also and stumbleth, as the Egyptians did, when darkenesse did ouerspread them, while the Israelites walked in safety, at liberty.
He reels also and stumbleth, as the egyptians did, when darkness did overspread them, while the Israelites walked in safety, At liberty.
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In a word, the one serueth God, the other the diuell: the one is cheerefull, patient, confident:
In a word, the one serveth God, the other the Devil: the one is cheerful, patient, confident:
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the other of a contrary minde and carriage.
the other of a contrary mind and carriage.
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Therefore let euery man who desireth to be approued of God, iudge himselfe, and as for others, both such as I haue spoken of,
Therefore let every man who Desires to be approved of God, judge himself, and as for Others, both such as I have spoken of,
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and they who doe the same actions with them, though wee know not with what mind, let vs conceiue the best,
and they who do the same actions with them, though we know not with what mind, let us conceive the best,
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so farre as in charity we may, of them; but yet let vs suspend our sentence and allowance of them, till after longer triall,
so Far as in charity we may, of them; but yet let us suspend our sentence and allowance of them, till After longer trial,
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and further knowledge of, and acquaintance with them. And consider yee that reade this what I say, and the Lord giue you vnderstanding.
and further knowledge of, and acquaintance with them. And Consider ye that read this what I say, and the Lord give you understanding.
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For in that which I haue said of the wicked incensed against the righteous, (their deeds being good,
For in that which I have said of the wicked incensed against the righteous, (their Deeds being good,
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but their owne euill) consisteth a great difference betwixt a true Christian and a counterfait;
but their own evil) Consisteth a great difference betwixt a true Christian and a counterfeit;
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as to him that will lay both sorts together with good consideration, shall appeare. And of this Scripture heere an end.
as to him that will lay both sorts together with good consideration, shall appear. And of this Scripture Here an end.
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THE TWENTY EIGHT SERMON ON THE FOVTRH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. Vers. 14. Then Debora said vnto Barak, Vp:
THE TWENTY EIGHT SERMON ON THE FOURTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. Vers. 14. Then Deborah said unto Barak, Up:
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for this is the day that the Lord hath deliuered Sisera into thine hand.
for this is the day that the Lord hath Delivered Sisera into thine hand.
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is not the Lord gone out before thee? So Barak went downe from mount Tabor,
is not the Lord gone out before thee? So Barak went down from mount Tabor,
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and tenne thousand men after him. and tenne thousand men After him.
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Vers. 15. And the Lord destroyed Sisera, and all his charets, and all his host with the edge of the sword before Barak,
Vers. 15. And the Lord destroyed Sisera, and all his charets, and all his host with the edge of the sword before Barak,
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so that Sisera lighted downe of his charet, and fled away on his feete. so that Sisera lighted down of his chariot, and fled away on his feet.
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Vers. 16. But Barak pursued after the charets, and after the host vnto Harosheth of the Gentiles:
Vers. 16. But Barak pursued After the charets, and After the host unto Harosheth of the Gentiles:
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and all the host of Sisera fell on the edge of the sword: there was not a man left. and all the host of Sisera fell on the edge of the sword: there was not a man left.
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WE haue heard in the former verses how both sides, Barak I meane, and Sisera, addressed themselues to battell:
WE have herd in the former Verses how both sides, Barak I mean, and Sisera, addressed themselves to battle:
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in these (to come more neerely to the intent of this fourth part) is shewed, whose the victorie was,
in these (to come more nearly to the intent of this fourth part) is showed, whose the victory was,
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namely Baraks: and how? verily Debora incouraging and assuring him, that euen the same day wherein she spake it should bee obtained and gotten;
namely Baraks: and how? verily Deborah encouraging and assuring him, that even the same day wherein she spoke it should be obtained and got;
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and he beleeuing it, went downe with his men of warre, (few though they were) and he meeting Sisera with his bands at mount Tabor, (no more is said of the matter) they were destroyed both charets and horsemen, not a man was left,
and he believing it, went down with his men of war, (few though they were) and he meeting Sisera with his bans At mount Tabor, (no more is said of the matter) they were destroyed both charets and horsemen, not a man was left,
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but either drowned in the riuer Kishon that was there by, or slaine there at mount Tabor,
but either drowned in the river Kishon that was there by, or slain there At mount Tabor,
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or pursued (as the charets and horsemen were) and so put to the sword,
or pursued (as the charets and horsemen were) and so put to the sword,
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and Sisera himselfe was driuen to flie away on his feete, but in vaine. Oh the wonderfull deliuerance that God gaue vnto his people that day!
and Sisera himself was driven to fly away on his feet, but in vain. O the wonderful deliverance that God gave unto his people that day!
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This here set downe, is the third speech that Debora vsed to Barak, and that at mount Tabor:
This Here Set down, is the third speech that Deborah used to Barak, and that At mount Tabor:
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and though the last, yet not the least, but mightie, forceable, and in due season.
and though the last, yet not the least, but mighty, forceable, and in due season.
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For it appeareth by the text, that when Barak saw Siseras huge army, he was dismaied,
For it appears by the text, that when Barak saw Siseras huge army, he was dismayed,
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and therfore sought the fittest place about mount Tabor, and the furest, to shrowd himselfe in, from the violence and rage of Sisera. Which fainting of his, she perceiuing, called him backe,
and Therefore sought the Fittest place about mount Tabor, and the furest, to shroud himself in, from the violence and rage of Sisera. Which fainting of his, she perceiving, called him back,
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and stirred him vp to fight, by her words and perswasions, saying, No power of man how great and fearfull soeuer, shall be able to hinder thee from obtaining the victorie, which the Lord hath purposed to giue thee this day.
and stirred him up to fight, by her words and persuasions, saying, No power of man how great and fearful soever, shall be able to hinder thee from obtaining the victory, which the Lord hath purposed to give thee this day.
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At which speech of hers hee was animated, and tooke heart, and went to the battell,
At which speech of hers he was animated, and took heart, and went to the battle,
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and, as we haue heard, preuailed.
and, as we have herd, prevailed.
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And here is most notably set downe one meanes whereby the power of faith is strengthened,
And Here is most notably Set down one means whereby the power of faith is strengthened,
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and whereby it is wonderfully drawne to contemne and set light by all discouragements, and breake thorow them, the least whereof without it, would bee ready to set a man at his wits end.
and whereby it is wonderfully drawn to contemn and Set Light by all discouragements, and break thorough them, the least whereof without it, would be ready to Set a man At his wits end.
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And that was here Deboras heartning perswasion to Barak (as Gods voyce) to animate him.
And that was Here Deborah heartening persuasion to Barak (as God's voice) to animate him.
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And therefore it much auaileth to heare Gods promises oft times by the publike Ministerie, and effectually published and fitly applied vnto vs in the fittest manner that may bee,
And Therefore it much avails to hear God's promises oft times by the public Ministry, and effectually published and fitly applied unto us in the Fittest manner that may be,
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and in sicknesse, temptation, and other times of fainting, when a man is much weakened and dismaied, to haue,
and in sickness, temptation, and other times of fainting, when a man is much weakened and dismayed, to have,
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as Barak had here by Debora, such forcible and liuely quicknings:
as Barak had Here by Deborah, such forcible and lively quickenings:
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but best of all, if a man be able himselfe to doe that dutie to himselfe,
but best of all, if a man be able himself to do that duty to himself,
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and by the prayer of faith to strengthen himselfe in such time of need.
and by the prayer of faith to strengthen himself in such time of need.
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Oh! there are many ebbings and faintings in our liues, euen after good strength and refreshing:
Oh! there Are many ebbings and faintings in our lives, even After good strength and refreshing:
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we haue sometime good patience and hope vnder our crosses, but another time wee feare the greatnes of them, that they will swallow vs vp, especially if they be more then common.
we have sometime good patience and hope under our Crosses, but Another time we Fear the greatness of them, that they will swallow us up, especially if they be more then Common.
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Againe, wee sometime pursue a finne, and haue it in the chace, and preuaile ouer it, which hath sore laid at vs,
Again, we sometime pursue a fin, and have it in the chase, and prevail over it, which hath soar laid At us,
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and wound in with vs very farre, to draw liking and consent from vs vnto it:
and wound in with us very Far, to draw liking and consent from us unto it:
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and sometime it carrieth vs with maine force after it. And what is it that hath relieued vs at such times? Truly euen this,
and sometime it Carrieth us with main force After it. And what is it that hath relieved us At such times? Truly even this,
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if we haue been able to beleeue that God will strengthen vs against it, and that he hath promised so to doe,
if we have been able to believe that God will strengthen us against it, and that he hath promised so to do,
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and if also by prayer not fained, wee haue set our faith a worke, though it hath lien as almost dead before;
and if also by prayer not feigned, we have Set our faith a work, though it hath lain as almost dead before;
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euen thus we grow to weaken the liking of that sinne in vs:
even thus we grow to weaken the liking of that sin in us:
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as for feare of danger or shame of the world, they are but dull edged tooles to cut off the head of such a monster.
as for Fear of danger or shame of the world, they Are but dull edged tools to Cut off the head of such a monster.
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And although wee be brought oft times to that point as to doubt, yet we should also striue by our faith in our prayers against it,
And although we be brought oft times to that point as to doubt, yet we should also strive by our faith in our Prayers against it,
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and it shall not be in vaine to doe so.
and it shall not be in vain to do so.
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And the same wee should doe in our feare before affliction commeth, and in our heauines for it, when it is come.
And the same we should do in our Fear before affliction comes, and in our heaviness for it, when it is come.
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For they that know any thing of the estate of a Christian, know this;
For they that know any thing of the estate of a Christian, know this;
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that he is many times in great feare of falling into some finne, yea and perhaps, that which is foule and odious,
that he is many times in great Fear of falling into Some fin, yea and perhaps, that which is foul and odious,
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though it be not vsually so:
though it be not usually so:
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Now if we doe not call to minde, that God hath promised strength against all such aduersarie power,
Now if we do not call to mind, that God hath promised strength against all such adversary power,
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and that by the weapons of our warfare, (which are not carnall, but spirituall) wee shall be able to beate downe such strong holds;
and that by the weapons of our warfare, (which Are not carnal, but spiritual) we shall be able to beat down such strong holds;
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and if with the prayer of faith (as need requireth) we set not our selues so to doe, we shall soone perceiue that we lose ground,
and if with the prayer of faith (as need requires) we Set not our selves so to do, we shall soon perceive that we loose ground,
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and grow weake, as Barak did for a while;
and grow weak, as Barak did for a while;
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who yet was strengthened againe by Debora, so that hee did most valiantly afterwards, in so much that he was renowned among the Worthies,
who yet was strengthened again by Deborah, so that he did most valiantly afterwards, in so much that he was renowned among the Worthies,
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and reported to haue obtained the victorie by faith;
and reported to have obtained the victory by faith;
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for at the hearing of Deboras words he went downe from mount Tabor with his men neere to the riuer Kishon against Sisera. This of the incouragement by Debora, and the fruite of it Barak.
for At the hearing of Deborah words he went down from mount Tabor with his men near to the river Kishon against Sisera. This of the encouragement by Deborah, and the fruit of it Barak.
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Now it followeth that the Lord gaue Barak victorie, the rare and marueilous victorie, ouer his and Gods enemies.
Now it follows that the Lord gave Barak victory, the rare and marvelous victory, over his and God's enemies.
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For the Lord wasted the huge armie of Sisera, howbeit, by the fighting of Barak and his men against them.
For the Lord wasted the huge army of Sisera, howbeit, by the fighting of Barak and his men against them.
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And such of them as hasted in their flight toward Harosheth of the Gentiles for safetie, (from whence they came) they were ouer taken also and put to the sword, so that none escaped.
And such of them as hasted in their flight towards Harosheth of the Gentiles for safety, (from whence they Come) they were over taken also and put to the sword, so that none escaped.
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And Sisera was driuen (so great the slaughter was, and the battell so sore) to forsake his charet wherein hee rode,
And Sisera was driven (so great the slaughter was, and the battle so soar) to forsake his chariot wherein he road,
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and to escape on foote, if it might be, among the common souldiers.
and to escape on foot, if it might be, among the Common Soldiers.
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Now it is to be considered by what meanes this great victorie was gotten: tenne thousand vnexperienced souldiers going against so many thousands of horsemen, and footmen, and yron charets.
Now it is to be considered by what means this great victory was got: tenne thousand unexperienced Soldiers going against so many thousands of horsemen, and footmen, and iron charets.
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The Lord (it is said) gaue Barak the victorie; which no man doubteth of, seeing he is all in all:
The Lord (it is said) gave Barak the victory; which not man doubteth of, seeing he is all in all:
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and that was by faith, after that Barak got strength and courage againe by Deboras perswasions, she her selfe being constant in faith all the while:
and that was by faith, After that Barak god strength and courage again by Deborah persuasions, she her self being constant in faith all the while:
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for then, and not before, he went down from mount Tabor with his men to meete Sisera, being before afraid, looking downe from thence vpon the huge armie that he saw.
for then, and not before, he went down from mount Tabor with his men to meet Sisera, being before afraid, looking down from thence upon the huge army that he saw.
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This was Barak his armour of proofe to defend him, euen his faith.
This was Barak his armour of proof to defend him, even his faith.
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And if this cannot bee cleerely enough seene in this storie, fetch more cleere proofe of that which I say, from another scripture.
And if this cannot be clearly enough seen in this story, fetch more clear proof of that which I say, from Another scripture.
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Thus writeth the author of the Epistle to the Hebrewes, after he had set downe the faith of sundrie persons, as Abraham, Moses, and other; he adde to:
Thus Writeth the author of the Epistle to the Hebrews, After he had Set down the faith of sundry Persons, as Abraham, Moses, and other; he add to:
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What shall I more say of Gedcon, Barak, &c. who waxed valiant in battell, and by faith turned to flight the armies of the aliants. What shall I more say of Gideon, Barak, etc. who waxed valiant in battle, and by faith turned to flight the armies of the aliants.
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And by this wee may see againe the mightie force and power of faith, where it is firme and strong, what great things it bringeth to passe.
And by this we may see again the mighty force and power of faith, where it is firm and strong, what great things it brings to pass.
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It is no marueile though it be said by the Apostle, that faith ouer commeth the world, euen all and the greatest difficulties therein.
It is no marvel though it be said by the Apostle, that faith over comes the world, even all and the greatest difficulties therein.
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For what hardnes doth any man goe thorow in his whole life like vnto this here mentioned,
For what hardness does any man go thorough in his Whole life like unto this Here mentioned,
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and ouercome it also, vnlesse it be thus, euen by the helpe and power of faith? which is no more then to giue credit to God in that which he speaketh,
and overcome it also, unless it be thus, even by the help and power of faith? which is no more then to give credit to God in that which he speaks,
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when wee see no such thing, nor likelihood if it, but rather of the contrary many times with our bodily eyes.
when we see no such thing, nor likelihood if it, but rather of the contrary many times with our bodily eyes.
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Euen thus hath God magnified his word in all ages, when men haue found euery part of it true by faith,
Eve thus hath God magnified his word in all ages, when men have found every part of it true by faith,
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and by this it hath pleased him to make men see his vnspeakable kindnesse, while they beleeue the promise in which he offereth it vnto them.
and by this it hath pleased him to make men see his unspeakable kindness, while they believe the promise in which he Offereth it unto them.
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By this faith we also at this day haue sure hold of forgiuenes and eternall life,
By this faith we also At this day have sure hold of forgiveness and Eternal life,
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euen so many as are wearie of sinne, and thirst for both, and that because we iudge him faithfull that hath promised,
even so many as Are weary of sin, and thirst for both, and that Because we judge him faithful that hath promised,
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and by this we are perswaded of a good end of our daies, because God hath said it, to all in whom he hath made a good beginning thereof.
and by this we Are persuaded of a good end of our days, Because God hath said it, to all in whom he hath made a good beginning thereof.
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So saith the Apostle, faithfull is he that calleth you, who will also doe it. So that all things are possible, how vnlikely soeuer, to him that beleeueth.
So Says the Apostle, faithful is he that calls you, who will also do it. So that all things Are possible, how unlikely soever, to him that Believeth.
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This is the cause why some more esteeme and price this faith then gold that perisheth:
This is the cause why Some more esteem and price this faith then gold that Perishes:
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Here was verified that saying, an horse is but a vaine thing to saue a man:
Here was verified that saying, an horse is but a vain thing to save a man:
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and declare, that they cannot doe too much to come by & retaine it, euen while they bee laughed to scorne of the wicked world, who think it meere foolishnes to doe so,
and declare, that they cannot do too much to come by & retain it, even while they be laughed to scorn of the wicked world, who think it mere foolishness to do so,
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as Noah the preacher of righteousnesse was in his time, while he beleeuing that an vniuersall slood should come, prepared the Arke.
as Noah the preacher of righteousness was in his time, while he believing that an universal slood should come, prepared the Ark.
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But herein I might wade infinitly, and this I confesse, that howsoeuer I forbeare to speake of the most of other things twice;
But herein I might wade infinitely, and this I confess, that howsoever I forbear to speak of the most of other things twice;
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yet of this I professe to speake as oft as I shall haue occasion, the thing itselfe being so excellent,
yet of this I profess to speak as oft as I shall have occasion, the thing itself being so excellent,
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so necessarie, and yet so difficult, to see thorowly into.
so necessary, and yet so difficult, to see thoroughly into.
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I only now require, that we may weigh the power and truth of Gods word, to the end we may stay our selues vpon it.
I only now require, that we may weigh the power and truth of God's word, to the end we may stay our selves upon it.
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The word of a man whom wee count faithfull, doth much perswade vs in great difficulties,
The word of a man whom we count faithful, does much persuade us in great difficulties,
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and quickeneth is if hee bring vs good tidings, when we were before in great heauinesse.
and Quickeneth is if he bring us good tidings, when we were before in great heaviness.
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When Beniamin came with this ioyfull tidings to his father Iacob full of heauinesse: Ioseph thy sonne is yet aliue, and is ruler ouer all Egypt; the heart of Iacob reuiued.
When Benjamin Come with this joyful tidings to his father Iacob full of heaviness: Ioseph thy son is yet alive, and is ruler over all Egypt; the heart of Iacob revived.
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If it be so by giuing credit to a man; If it be so by giving credit to a man;
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what confidence and ioy is it like to worke, if we beleeue a glad tidings which may bee of many things sent vs from God? Doubtlesse, hereby our weake knees are strengthened,
what confidence and joy is it like to work, if we believe a glad tidings which may be of many things sent us from God? Doubtless, hereby our weak knees Are strengthened,
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and our sorrowfull hearts are comforted more then can be expressed.
and our sorrowful hearts Are comforted more then can be expressed.
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I wish therefore that vnto vs concerning faith, that which S. Iames did of patience, to wit, that it may haue her perfect worke, so should wee be sure to want nothing that is good.
I wish Therefore that unto us Concerning faith, that which S. James did of patience, to wit, that it may have her perfect work, so should we be sure to want nothing that is good.
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The next thing after the victorie ouer Siseras armie, is to see the extremity that he himselfe, the leader and chiefe captaine of it, was brought vnto:
The next thing After the victory over Siseras army, is to see the extremity that he himself, the leader and chief captain of it, was brought unto:
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for he was faine to leaue his charet which was his defence, and to shift for himselfe on foote among the common souldiers, that he might saue his life if it were possible.
for he was feign to leave his chariot which was his defence, and to shift for himself on foot among the Common Soldiers, that he might save his life if it were possible.
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This, I say, remaineth in this 15. verse to be added.
This, I say, remains in this 15. verse to be added.
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And here, as in fittest place, I think good to note this, because of the former doctrine, (one contrary cleering the other):
And Here, as in Fittest place, I think good to note this, Because of the former Doctrine, (one contrary clearing the other):
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that as Barak and Debora did by faith so great things, by so small and weake meanes:
that as Barak and Deborah did by faith so great things, by so small and weak means:
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so Sisera wanting this (as being of the heathen Canaanites, how could he so much as taste of it?) was for all his wisedome, policie,
so Sisera wanting this (as being of the heathen Canaanites, how could he so much as taste of it?) was for all his Wisdom, policy,
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and power, wasted, put to flight, and al his troupe and band brought to destruction.
and power, wasted, put to flight, and all his troop and band brought to destruction.
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Likewise another scripture that saith, Some put their trust in charets, and some in horses,
Likewise Another scripture that Says, some put their trust in charets, and Some in Horses,
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but we will remember the name of the Lord our God: They are brought downe and fallen,
but we will Remember the name of the Lord our God: They Are brought down and fallen,
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but we are risen and stand vpright. but we Are risen and stand upright.
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And therefore (to referre the reader to gather the infinite annoyances of vnbeliefe, and therewith the great benefits of faith out of the former doctrine) I will conclude that as without faith it is impossible to please God, so God being against all which are destitute of it,
And Therefore (to refer the reader to gather the infinite annoyances of unbelief, and therewith the great benefits of faith out of the former Doctrine) I will conclude that as without faith it is impossible to please God, so God being against all which Are destitute of it,
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and an enemie to them, how can they looke to stand against him, but to fall and bee confounded? And this they finde daily one or other of them,
and an enemy to them, how can they look to stand against him, but to fallen and be confounded? And this they find daily one or other of them,
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though it be little marked, and it is soone forgotten, (another generation rising vp in their roome) who know not the workes of God,
though it be little marked, and it is soon forgotten, (Another generation rising up in their room) who know not the works of God,
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and yet they haue their time also set them, wherein they shall finde the like.
and yet they have their time also Set them, wherein they shall find the like.
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For if this be true in the greene tree, how much more in the withered? If through vnbeliefe,
For if this be true in the green tree, how much more in the withered? If through unbelief,
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euen the righteousest finde it a matter of such difficultie to be saued, before they attaine it, what shall become of him that is an vnbeleeuer altogether? And further,
even the righteousest find it a matter of such difficulty to be saved, before they attain it, what shall become of him that is an unbeliever altogether? And further,
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if particular defects in faith cost Moses and Barak disaduantage and dishonour, what shall the end of such be as neuer had any? Surely the wrath of God abideth vpon them:
if particular defects in faith cost Moses and Barak disadvantage and dishonour, what shall the end of such be as never had any? Surely the wrath of God Abideth upon them:
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and so shall doe for euer, and shew it selfe in a farre more terrible manner,
and so shall do for ever, and show it self in a Far more terrible manner,
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if they haste not after it, and so, as that they attaine it, Ioh. 3.
if they haste not After it, and so, as that they attain it, John 3.
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And here another thing is to be marked, that when God doth not blesse, but blow vpon mens furniture & furtherances,
And Here Another thing is to be marked, that when God does not bless, but blow upon men's furniture & furtherances,
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and taketh part against thē, euen these things which were armour and defence to them before, they cast them away as burthens and impediments.
and Takes part against them, even these things which were armour and defence to them before, they cast them away as burdens and impediments.
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As Sisera here was driuen to leaue his charet now that he was so pursued of his enemies, which yet had been,
As Sisera Here was driven to leave his chariot now that he was so pursued of his enemies, which yet had been,
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and was counted, as his house of defence vnto him.
and was counted, as his house of defence unto him.
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For God will haue vs know, that his fauour is toward all his, as the pleasant sunshine to the earth and the creatures therein, which maketh all pleasant and beautifull, and if that should cease to shine, the earth with all that is therein, should stinke and come to naught.
For God will have us know, that his favour is towards all his, as the pleasant sunshine to the earth and the creatures therein, which makes all pleasant and beautiful, and if that should cease to shine, the earth with all that is therein, should stink and come to nought.
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Euen so, if God turne away his louing countenance from a man, and frowne vpon him, all that was precious to him before, is vnpleasant,
Eve so, if God turn away his loving countenance from a man, and frown upon him, all that was precious to him before, is unpleasant,
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euen as the moth consumeth the beautie of a garment, as it was said of Ierusalem,
even as the moth consumeth the beauty of a garment, as it was said of Ierusalem,
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when God was displeased, that all her pleasant things were matters of sighing and sorrow vnto her.
when God was displeased, that all her pleasant things were matters of sighing and sorrow unto her.
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Whence is it, that many a man of great possessions, can yet finde no sauour nor rellish in them, especially if any affliction or trouble be vpon him? Why is the heart so locked vp, that it cannot ioy in any commoditie? in wife, children, wealth, fauour? Will ye know the reason? because first, outward things are so farre sweete as the Lord sweetneth them,
Whence is it, that many a man of great possessions, can yet find no savour nor relish in them, especially if any affliction or trouble be upon him? Why is the heart so locked up, that it cannot joy in any commodity? in wife, children, wealth, favour? Will you know the reason? Because First, outward things Are so Far sweet as the Lord sweeteneth them,
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and otherwise the enioyers thereof find no taste nor sweetnes in them; no, they haue no vse of them.
and otherwise the enjoyers thereof find no taste nor sweetness in them; no, they have no use of them.
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If God be not a mans portion, all other portions are enioyned without his loue, and so turne to gall and bitternesse.
If God be not a men portion, all other portions Are enjoined without his love, and so turn to Gall and bitterness.
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As Nabals wealth, Achitophel his wisedome, Hamans fauour.
As Nabals wealth, Ahithophel his Wisdom, Hamans favour.
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For when Ahashuerosh abandoned Haman, what stead did his wife, friends, or former fauour stand him in? The wrath of the King blasted all these,
For when Ahasuerus abandoned Haman, what stead did his wife, Friends, or former favour stand him in? The wrath of the King blasted all these,
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as the frost or East winde doth the tender buds. Nabals heart was as •••one, when he presaged the euent that followed.
as the frost or East wind does the tender buds. Nabals heart was as •••one, when he presaged the event that followed.
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Achitophels wisedome was that which brake his necke.Achitophels Wisdom was that which brake his neck.
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Againe, the wicked force themselues to finde a deceiuable sweetnesse in these transitorie things without God:
Again, the wicked force themselves to find a deceivable sweetness in these transitory things without God:
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therefore he iustly depriues them thereof, and turnes them out of kinde, so that although hee hath suffered them for a while to flourish,
Therefore he justly deprives them thereof, and turns them out of kind, so that although he hath suffered them for a while to flourish,
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and take their pleasure in them, yet when they haue long surfetted of them, they poyson them,
and take their pleasure in them, yet when they have long surfeited of them, they poison them,
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yea and in short time also, as he seeth good.
yea and in short time also, as he sees good.
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The vse of this is, that wee account the fauour of God all in all to vs,
The use of this is, that we account the favour of God all in all to us,
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and further then wee haue that shining vpon vs, glorie not in any earthly prerogatiue, as honour, beautie, wealth, or whatsoeuer else.
and further then we have that shining upon us, glory not in any earthly prerogative, as honour, beauty, wealth, or whatsoever Else.
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For many of the vaine people of the world doe finde to their cost by wofull experience, that when they haue spent their whole life and precious time to get them, (I may truly say also, they haue lost heauen for them) yet they finde (I say) with what vexation they enioy them,
For many of the vain people of the world do find to their cost by woeful experience, that when they have spent their Whole life and precious time to get them, (I may truly say also, they have lost heaven for them) yet they find (I say) with what vexation they enjoy them,
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though they would make others beleeue, that they are as a paradise vnto them: But to bee sure they cannot keepe them, when God will pluck them from them,
though they would make Others believe, that they Are as a paradise unto them: But to be sure they cannot keep them, when God will pluck them from them,
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as we see both by the two rich men in the Gospell, and by daily experience:
as we see both by the two rich men in the Gospel, and by daily experience:
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and that is enough for wise men to proue how little there is in them. And this by occasion of Siseras losing all.
and that is enough for wise men to prove how little there is in them. And this by occasion of Sisera's losing all.
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So that a wicked man is neuer sure of peace and safety when he is at the best;
So that a wicked man is never sure of peace and safety when he is At the best;
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Vers. 17. Howbeit Sisera fled away on his feet, to the tent of Iael the wife of Heber the Kenite: (for peace was betweene Iabin the King of Hazor,
Vers. 17. Howbeit Sisera fled away on his feet, to the tent of Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite: (for peace was between Iabin the King of Hazor,
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and betweene the house of Heber the Kenite.) and between the house of Heber the Kenite.)
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18. And Iael went out to meet Sisera, and said vnto him, turne in my Lord, turne in to me, feare not.
18. And Jael went out to meet Sisera, and said unto him, turn in my Lord, turn in to me, Fear not.
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And when he had turned in vnto her tent, shee couered him with a mantell. And when he had turned in unto her tent, she covered him with a mantel.
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19. And he said vnto her, giue me, I pray thee, a little water to drinke, for I am thirstie:
19. And he said unto her, give me, I pray thee, a little water to drink, for I am thirsty:
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and shee opened a bottlell of milke, and gaue him drinke, and couered him. and she opened a bottlell of milk, and gave him drink, and covered him.
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20. Againe, he said vnto her, stand in the doore of the tent, and when any man doth come and enquire of thee, saying;
20. Again, he said unto her, stand in the door of the tent, and when any man does come and inquire of thee, saying;
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Is any man heere? thou shalt say, nay. Is any man Here? thou shalt say, nay.
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21. Then Iael Hebers wife tooke a naile of the tent, and tooke an hammer in her hand, and went softly to him,
21. Then Jael Hebers wife took a nail of the tent, and took an hammer in her hand, and went softly to him,
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and smote the naile into his temples, and fastened it into the ground, (for he was fast asleepe and wearie) and so he died. and smote the nail into his Temples, and fastened it into the ground, (for he was fast asleep and weary) and so he died.
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VVE haue heard how by Debora and Barak the battell was prospered, as in this fourth part of the chapter hath been noted:
WE have herd how by Deborah and Barak the battle was prospered, as in this fourth part of the chapter hath been noted:
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now it followeth how a full end was put to it by Iael. To whose tent Sisera fled,
now it follows how a full end was put to it by Jael. To whose tent Sisera fled,
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as the fittest refuge for shelter, it being neere the place where the battell was, and peace being betwixt Iabin the King of Canaan, and Heber her husband.
as the Fittest refuge for shelter, it being near the place where the battle was, and peace being betwixt Iabin the King of Canaan, and Heber her husband.
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The things principall in these 5. verses, are three. One how Sisera fled thither, in the seuenteenth verse.
The things principal in these 5. Verses, Are three. One how Sisera fled thither, in the Seventeenth verse.
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The second, by what meanes his death was brought on, in the next three.
The second, by what means his death was brought on, in the next three.
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The third, that it was by her effected, in the 21. And this story doth shew,
The third, that it was by her effected, in the 21. And this story does show,
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why that is set downe in the eleuenth verse, where I referred the Reader to this place, to wit, that Heber the husband of Iael, came and dwelt in the plaine of Zaanaim by Kedesh, apart from his brethren,
why that is Set down in the Eleventh verse, where I referred the Reader to this place, to wit, that Heber the husband of Jael, Come and dwelled in the plain of Zaanaim by Kedesh, apart from his brothers,
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euen to this end, though he intended it not, yet by Gods appointment and prouidence, that Sisera might haue his deadly wound and blow there.
even to this end, though he intended it not, yet by God's appointment and providence, that Sisera might have his deadly wound and blow there.
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And by Siseras flying on foote to Iaels tent for succour and shelter, we see another difficulty that this Sisera was driuen to, beside the ill successe that he had in the fight;
And by Siseras flying on foot to Jael tent for succour and shelter, we see Another difficulty that this Sisera was driven to, beside the ill success that he had in the fight;
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and withall we may obserue, to what shifts and extremities wicked men though they bee great & mighty persons may be brought:
and withal we may observe, to what shifts and extremities wicked men though they be great & mighty Persons may be brought:
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for they who could command a whole country, may be constrained to hide their head in a priuate tent and corner.
for they who could command a Whole country, may be constrained to hide their head in a private tent and corner.
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And they who haue gloried as Lords of all store and plenty may come to this, that they may be glad of a draught of milke or water to saue their liues.
And they who have gloried as lords of all store and plenty may come to this, that they may be glad of a draught of milk or water to save their lives.
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To Ahab King of Israel this word was sent by Benhadad who besieged him, that all his siluer and other precious things were his, whereto Ahab answered, it is true (O King) thine they are.
To Ahab King of Israel this word was sent by Benhadad who besieged him, that all his silver and other precious things were his, whereto Ahab answered, it is true (Oh King) thine they Are.
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And the same Benhadad so boasting and braging ouer him, was afterward himselfe brought to this point,
And the same Benhadad so boasting and bragging over him, was afterwards himself brought to this point,
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and that by the same Ahab, that hee loosing in two battels, as good as two hundred and fiftie thousand men, beside chariots and horses, he was driuen to flie on horse-backe into a secret chamber,
and that by the same Ahab, that he losing in two battles, as good as two hundred and fiftie thousand men, beside chariots and Horses, he was driven to fly on horseback into a secret chamber,
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and yet euen there to be in great feare of his life also.
and yet even there to be in great Fear of his life also.
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And so in other stories it is reported of Darius the Persian King, that being in flight pursued by his enemies,
And so in other stories it is reported of Darius the Persian King, that being in flight pursued by his enemies,
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and in a great thirst passed by a Lake, out of which hee tooke vp puddle water,
and in a great thirst passed by a Lake, out of which he took up puddle water,
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and hauing drunke it out of his hands, protested hee neuer dranke sweeter in his life.
and having drunk it out of his hands, protested he never drank Sweeten in his life.
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Now if such mighty ones may for their sinnes bee driuen to such straites and shifts,
Now if such mighty ones may for their Sins be driven to such straits and shifts,
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then meane persons much more are easily and soone depriued of all that they haue, and that many waies.
then mean Persons much more Are Easily and soon deprived of all that they have, and that many ways.
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Therefore if wee be wise who now liue, or they who shall come after vs, howsoeuer wee enioy much, wee will learne,
Therefore if we be wise who now live, or they who shall come After us, howsoever we enjoy much, we will Learn,
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as wee haue oft been, and heere are taught, not to put our trust in vncertaine riches, but in the liuing God;
as we have oft been, and Here Are taught, not to put our trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God;
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neither to be high minded, but humble and lowly (knowing to what changes we be subiect) in which estate there is no danger.
neither to be high minded, but humble and lowly (knowing to what changes we be Subject) in which estate there is no danger.
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And in that wee miscarrie not daily, with the silly worme that is trod on,
And in that we miscarry not daily, with the silly worm that is trod on,
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and with the beast slaughtered, that fed euen now at the pasture, it is onely Gods forbearing vs. In that it is said that Heber had peace with Iabin, the Scripture sets not downe how and in what manner it was:
and with the beast slaughtered, that fed even now At the pasture, it is only God's forbearing us In that it is said that Heber had peace with Iabin, the Scripture sets not down how and in what manner it was:
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therefore by occasion of this their peace, about which, or the like, seeing some might moue a question;
Therefore by occasion of this their peace, about which, or the like, seeing Some might move a question;
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for answere and our instruction this may be said, that if there were conditions betwixt them, (Iabin and Heber I meane) about limits and bounds of ground,
for answer and our instruction this may be said, that if there were conditions betwixt them, (Iabin and Heber I mean) about Limits and bounds of ground,
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how farre they should reach, or what hee should pay for the same, or such like, they were lawfull:
how Far they should reach, or what he should pay for the same, or such like, they were lawful:
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but if they had been for the ioyning with him against his enemies, without respect, (which was not so) then their peace had not been good, nor to bee allowed.
but if they had been for the joining with him against his enemies, without respect, (which was not so) then their peace had not been good, nor to be allowed.
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According to this that I say, let our instruction be.
According to this that I say, let our instruction be.
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For if a ciuill league be betwixt the true worshippers of God and Idolaters, about keeping and enioying that which is seuerally their, safely and quietly, that is not to be disliked:
For if a civil league be betwixt the true worshippers of God and Idolaters, about keeping and enjoying that which is severally their, safely and quietly, that is not to be disliked:
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for the godly while they be heere, desire not to dwell alone in the world,
for the godly while they be Here, desire not to dwell alone in the world,
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neither can they chuse (they know) but they must haue dealings with the men that liue in it:
neither can they choose (they know) but they must have dealings with the men that live in it:
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and againe, they are commanded by the Apostle, that they should, as much as in them lyeth, haue peace with all men. And so most Christian Emperours haue had peace with the barbarous people that were strangers to true religion,
and again, they Are commanded by the Apostle, that they should, as much as in them lies, have peace with all men. And so most Christian emperors have had peace with the barbarous people that were Strangers to true Religion,
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and so did the people of Israell with the nations which were neare adioyned to them, (except the seuen that were accursed) for the Lord did not command them to make warre with the rest that dwelt about them.
and so did the people of Israel with the Nations which were near adjoined to them, (except the seuen that were accursed) for the Lord did not command them to make war with the rest that dwelled about them.
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But if they should vrge the religious people to ioyne their aide with them in making warre with them against other nations which are Gods people, that in no wise is to be yeelded vnto.
But if they should urge the religious people to join their aid with them in making war with them against other Nations which Are God's people, that in no wise is to be yielded unto.
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For it went ill with Iehosaphat, for going to warre in league with Ahab against Ramath in Gilead.
For it went ill with Jehoshaphat, for going to war in league with Ahab against Ramath in Gilead.
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As also for ioyning in fellowship with Iehoram his sonne, when hee sent ships with him into Tarsis:
As also for joining in fellowship with Jehoram his son, when he sent ships with him into Tarsis:
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for a tempest arising at Ezion Gabar, his ships were broken.
for a tempest arising At Ezion Gabar, his ships were broken.
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So Asa King of Iuda sent siluer and gold to Benhadad King of Aram, to help him against Baasha King of Israel,
So Asa King of Iuda sent silver and gold to Benhadad King of Aram, to help him against Baasha King of Israel,
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but hee was reproued for it of the Lord.
but he was reproved for it of the Lord.
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And so (no doubt) it is lawfull for Christian Princes to confederate with not onely Christian, And so (not doubt) it is lawful for Christian Princes to confederate with not only Christian,
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but Popish or Heathen in ciuill cases, as for the better security of their dominions, maintenance of peace,
but Popish or Heathen in civil cases, as for the better security of their Dominions, maintenance of peace,
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and those commodities which follow thereupon, as traffique, &c. but to hold correspondence with them in religion,
and those commodities which follow thereupon, as traffic, etc. but to hold correspondence with them in Religion,
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or to professe themselues friends to their friends, whom God curseth;
or to profess themselves Friends to their Friends, whom God Curseth;
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or enemies to their enemies that were to doe as they in the Psalme, that banded themselues together, whom God will scatter.
or enemies to their enemies that were to do as they in the Psalm, that banded themselves together, whom God will scatter.
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Now that which I haue said of leagues made betwixt nations, or one man, (as Heber was) with a King,
Now that which I have said of leagues made betwixt Nations, or one man, (as Heber was) with a King,
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and thinke vpon it, and what little hope there is to reclaime the most of them;
and think upon it, and what little hope there is to reclaim the most of them;
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namely, Iabin King of Canaan, the same I say of one priuate person with another, liuing together: And that is briefly this:
namely, Iabin King of Canaan, the same I say of one private person with Another, living together: And that is briefly this:
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that a godly Christian may liue in peace with the wicked, and vse him in ciuill cases to buy and sell,
that a godly Christian may live in peace with the wicked, and use him in civil cases to buy and fell,
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and borrow, and lend, as it may conueniently bee done betwixt them;
and borrow, and lend, as it may conveniently be done betwixt them;
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but this must alwaies be prouided for, that he ioyne not with him in his sinne,
but this must always be provided for, that he join not with him in his sin,
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neither that hee haue any fellowship with him in false worship.
neither that he have any fellowship with him in false worship.
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Hitherto of Sisera his going on foot to the house of Iael; now it is shewed how she vsed meanes to bring him to his death:
Hitherto of Sisera his going on foot to the house of Jael; now it is showed how she used means to bring him to his death:
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first, as is mentioned in this verse. For shee went to meet him, and drew him in by faire and alluring words, and bids him not feare.
First, as is mentioned in this verse. For she went to meet him, and drew him in by fair and alluring words, and bids him not Fear.
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Heereby (there is no doubt) hee was more throughly perswaded, that hee should bee safe there.
Hereby (there is no doubt) he was more thoroughly persuaded, that he should be safe there.
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But this was a traine to draw him to further danger, as we see by that which followeth, ver. 21. And all this duely considered, with other things which shee did, mentioned in the text, causeth question to bee made,
But this was a train to draw him to further danger, as we see by that which follows, ver. 21. And all this duly considered, with other things which she did, mentioned in the text, Causes question to be made,
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whether Iael did well or no, in thus deceiuing him. But that question is easily answered.
whither Jael did well or no, in thus deceiving him. But that question is Easily answered.
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For shee doing it to an enemy, not hers, but Gods;
For she doing it to an enemy, not hers, but God's;
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one that all Gods people ought, by vertue of his commandement to haue rooted out as they were able;
one that all God's people ought, by virtue of his Commandment to have rooted out as they were able;
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in a word, a chiefe Canaanite, and shee blessed and praised of God for that which shee did.
in a word, a chief Canaanite, and she blessed and praised of God for that which she did.
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By all this I thinke, it is cleare shee offended not at least in the substance of the action.
By all this I think, it is clear she offended not At least in the substance of the actium.
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But this hath been answered before, by the like occasion in Ehuds example.
But this hath been answered before, by the like occasion in Ehuds Exampl.
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But for vs who haue not the like commandement (except the ciuill Magistrate, and the lawfull executioner,) wee haue in no wise, liberty to follow her example,
But for us who have not the like Commandment (except the civil Magistrate, and the lawful executioner,) we have in no wise, liberty to follow her Exampl,
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but to sticke fast to the rule that teacheth vs, to walke toward all men in vprightnesse,
but to stick fast to the Rule that Teaches us, to walk towards all men in uprightness,
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and all good simplicity and innocency, giuing vnto the worst their due.
and all good simplicity and innocency, giving unto the worst their endue.
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THE TWENTIE NINE SERMON ON THE FOVRTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE TWENTIE NINE SERMON ON THE FOURTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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IT followeth of Sisera, who being very dry with trauelling on foote, and inward griefe heating him, desiring somewhat wherewith to quench his thirst,
IT follows of Sisera, who being very dry with travelling on foot, and inward grief heating him, desiring somewhat wherewith to quench his thirst,
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and shee gaue him liberally milke to drinke, which was fittest to bring him asleepe.
and she gave him liberally milk to drink, which was Fittest to bring him asleep.
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how much more then to the meane, who haue lesse helpe to stand by him? And not onely their best helpes faile and deceiue them,
how much more then to the mean, who have less help to stand by him? And not only their best helps fail and deceive them,
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But when he had well drunke, he forgets not the danger he was in, while such as passed by might be ready to aske after him there;
But when he had well drunk, he forgets not the danger he was in, while such as passed by might be ready to ask After him there;
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and therefore hee diligently instructeth her to be carefull euery way for his preseruation and safety.
and Therefore he diligently Instructeth her to be careful every Way for his preservation and safety.
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By the giuing him drinke that he might fall asleepe, and so she might the more conueniently dispatch him by so good an opportunity, she shewed her readines to help cut off Gods enemies,
By the giving him drink that he might fallen asleep, and so she might the more conveniently dispatch him by so good an opportunity, she showed her readiness to help Cut off God's enemies,
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and therin as wel to serue him as his Church, which well appeareth in these three verses:
and therein as well to serve him as his Church, which well appears in these three Verses:
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and this thing in generall, wee all are bound to follow her in, though not in that particular manner.
and this thing in general, we all Are bound to follow her in, though not in that particular manner.
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For as God commended the vniust steward, for that he had done wisely in making prouision for himselfe,
For as God commended the unjust steward, for that he had done wisely in making provision for himself,
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when he was put out of his stewardship; although he condemned his particular fact, in that he sought it by falshood and fraud:
when he was put out of his stewardship; although he condemned his particular fact, in that he sought it by falsehood and fraud:
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so is our godly care to helpe the members of the Church, and to resist the enemies of it, both are very commendable in vs,
so is our godly care to help the members of the Church, and to resist the enemies of it, both Are very commendable in us,
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though we must beware of all vnlawfull meanes vsing, which tend thereto. Thus as Debora, Barak, and Iael wrought a wonderfull deliuerance for Gods people;
though we must beware of all unlawful means using, which tend thereto. Thus as Deborah, Barak, and Jael wrought a wonderful deliverance for God's people;
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so they who haue place and authority put in their hands by God, are bound to doe for the safety of the whole Church,
so they who have place and Authority put in their hands by God, Are bound to do for the safety of the Whole Church,
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if they will proue themselues faithfull and zealous.
if they will prove themselves faithful and zealous.
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And priuate persons whose power cannot reach farre, ought to doe the same toward particular members of the Church,
And private Persons whose power cannot reach Far, ought to do the same towards particular members of the Church,
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and that part of it where they dwell, so farre as they shall be able.
and that part of it where they dwell, so Far as they shall be able.
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Of Iaels readinesse to cut off Gods enemy Sisera, and of her faithfulnesse wee haue heard:
Of Jael readiness to Cut off God's enemy Sisera, and of her faithfulness we have herd:
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now further in this 19. and 20. verses is shewed how God did cause him to trust Iael, and to put confidence in her for the hiding and keeping him from his enemies.
now further in this 19. and 20. Verses is showed how God did cause him to trust Jael, and to put confidence in her for the hiding and keeping him from his enemies.
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And as he did in this;
And as he did in this;
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when he purposeth euill against wicked men, he commonly blindfoldeth them, takes away prouidence and counsell from them,
when he Purposes evil against wicked men, he commonly blindfoldeth them, Takes away providence and counsel from them,
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and suffereth them to chuse that course to follow in their liues and actions, which proues the vnhappiest to them,
and suffers them to choose that course to follow in their lives and actions, which Proves the unhappiest to them,
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euen worse oft times then their greatest enemie could take against them;
even Worse oft times then their greatest enemy could take against them;
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as I may say of Pharaoh in his wilfull ventering on the sea to follow after Israel:
as I may say of Pharaoh in his wilful venturing on the sea to follow After Israel:
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what enemy could so much haue hurt him, as he did himselfe.
what enemy could so much have hurt him, as he did himself.
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The first part of the Chapter.
The First part of the Chapter.
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for the Lord is able to defeate him first and last, euen many waies: for why? there is no peace to the vngodly, as the Prophet faith;
for the Lord is able to defeat him First and last, even many ways: for why? there is no peace to the ungodly, as the Prophet faith;
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neither is there any counsell against the Lord Iehouah. Againe, as hee trusted in her, so the Lord made her deceiue and disappoint him.
neither is there any counsel against the Lord Jehovah. Again, as he trusted in her, so the Lord made her deceive and disappoint him.
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Both which doe confirme vs in that which hath now been said, and teach vs, that when it pleaseth him, hee leaueth the wicked destitute of all helpe,
Both which do confirm us in that which hath now been said, and teach us, that when it Pleases him, he Leaveth the wicked destitute of all help,
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and frustrate of their hope of successe, or that they put in their friends, yea and further, hee will make all his creatures to worke against them.
and frustrate of their hope of success, or that they put in their Friends, yea and further, he will make all his creatures to work against them.
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Which he doth, to signifie to them, that hee is against them also.
Which he does, to signify to them, that he is against them also.
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Which though hee testifie to them before by his word, which saith, the wicked are an abomination vnto the Lord;
Which though he testify to them before by his word, which Says, the wicked Are an abomination unto the Lord;
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and againe, the workers of iniquity doth hee abhorre;
and again, the workers of iniquity does he abhor;
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yet he seeing that his word is cast behinde their backes, doth therefore as it were, speake to them by his creatures,
yet he seeing that his word is cast behind their backs, does Therefore as it were, speak to them by his creatures,
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and that as sensibly (to such as can iudge) as hee did to Baalam, in opening the mouth of the dumbe Asse,
and that as sensibly (to such as can judge) as he did to Balaam, in opening the Mouth of the dumb Ass,
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and causing it to speak to him, when he (seeking the wages of iniquity) would not haue heard the Lord speake to him,
and causing it to speak to him, when he (seeking the wages of iniquity) would not have herd the Lord speak to him,
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nor enclined his heart to obey him.
nor inclined his heart to obey him.
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Thus doth God deale with vile and vnconscionable men, that he will set (as I say) not their friends onely,
Thus does God deal with vile and unconscionable men, that he will Set (as I say) not their Friends only,
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but euen the host of heauen, and the creatures of the earth against them.
but even the host of heaven, and the creatures of the earth against them.
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Thus Saul, when he had forsaked the Lord, could neither haue his daughter faithfull vnto him, to send Dauid his enemie to him,
Thus Saul, when he had forsaked the Lord, could neither have his daughter faithful unto him, to send David his enemy to him,
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neither could he haue any Prophet of God to speake to him in his greatest necessity and straits,
neither could he have any Prophet of God to speak to him in his greatest necessity and straits,
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as his own words do testifie, he complaining thus;
as his own words do testify, he complaining thus;
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I am in distresse, for God is departed from mee, and speaketh no more to me by Prophets, &c. Neither could Senacherib haue his sonnes trusty to him,
I am in distress, for God is departed from me, and speaks no more to me by prophets, etc. Neither could Sennacherib have his Sons trusty to him,
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but was slaine of them, by whom he ought by nature to haue been defended:
but was slain of them, by whom he ought by nature to have been defended:
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yea and they did it in the Temple, while hee was worshiping Nishroch his god, in whom hee trusted,
yea and they did it in the Temple, while he was worshipping Nishroch his god, in whom he trusted,
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and looked alwaies for helpe from him, and notwithstanding he preferred him before the true and liuing God;
and looked always for help from him, and notwithstanding he preferred him before the true and living God;
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yet euen then he was disappointed. Thus Ammon also and Iezabel were not secure from their owne seruants.
yet even then he was disappointed. Thus Ammon also and Jezebel were not secure from their own Servants.
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And if it bee thus done to the mighty;
And if it be thus done to the mighty;
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but, as I said, all things are against them. Thus hailestones helped Gods people to destroy their enemies the Canaanites:
but, as I said, all things Are against them. Thus hailstones helped God's people to destroy their enemies the Canaanites:
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The Lord (saith the holy story) cast downe great stones from heauen vpon them, and there were more that died of the hailestones, The Lord (Says the holy story) cast down great stones from heaven upon them, and there were more that died of the hailstones,
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then they whom the children of Israel slue with the sword. then they whom the children of Israel slew with the sword.
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So the waters, euen the riuer Kishon deuoured this host of Sisera. So Abimelech was slaine with a piece of a milstone.
So the waters, even the river Kishon devoured this host of Sisera. So Abimelech was slain with a piece of a millstone.
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Absalon by an oke catching hold of his long haire, (his ornament) Chorah swallowed vp of the earth. Absalom by an oak catching hold of his long hair, (his ornament) Korah swallowed up of the earth.
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So a wallfel vpon seuen and twenty thousand Aramites that escaped the battell.
So a wallfel upon seuen and twenty thousand Aramites that escaped the battle.
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The Sunne also stood still in the middest of the heauen, and hasted not to goe downe for a whole day:
The Sun also stood still in the midst of the heaven, and hasted not to go down for a Whole day:
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and this was to the end it might the longer giue light, and bee an helpe to Ioshua and the people to auenge their enemies.
and this was to the end it might the longer give Light, and be an help to Ioshua and the people to avenge their enemies.
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And (to adde this one thing to the former,) I affirme, that there are not the meanest nor basest creatures,
And (to add this one thing to the former,) I affirm, that there Are not the Meanest nor Basest creatures,
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but they are harnessed as men of war, to fight in the Lords cause, and at his commandement, against the wicked,
but they Are harnessed as men of war, to fight in the lords cause, and At his Commandment, against the wicked,
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as the many plagues cast vpon Pharaoh, I meane the lice, flies, grashoppers, and the like,
as the many plagues cast upon Pharaoh, I mean the lice, flies, grasshoppers, and the like,
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euen they (I say) may testifie.
even they (I say) may testify.
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So that in this one respect, in that neither the friends of the wicked shall be faithfull to them,
So that in this one respect, in that neither the Friends of the wicked shall be faithful to them,
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when God will otherwise haue it;
when God will otherwise have it;
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and namely when they are vnfaithfull to him, but that he himselfe and his creature shall be armed against them, what can bee said lesse then this, euen woe be vnto them.
and namely when they Are unfaithful to him, but that he himself and his creature shall be armed against them, what can be said less then this, even woe be unto them.
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But infinite are the other plagues that hang ouer them, and doe oft times meete with, and take hold of them:
But infinite Are the other plagues that hang over them, and do oft times meet with, and take hold of them:
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besides that they are euery houre in danger, when some kind of fearefull death or other shall sweepe them away to carrie them to their last and vttermost ruine.
beside that they Are every hour in danger, when Some kind of fearful death or other shall sweep them away to carry them to their last and uttermost ruin.
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So that, as I note some of the wofull iudgements that hang ouer them, or be already vpon them;
So that, as I note Some of the woeful Judgments that hang over them, or be already upon them;
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so if there were many more particulars set downe as they might bee, with the intolerable and most terrible paines of the damned, one would thinke there were small cause,
so if there were many more particulars Set down as they might be, with the intolerable and most terrible pains of the damned, one would think there were small cause,
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why any should flock to their company, or long and desire to be of them, and to taste of their dainties.
why any should flock to their company, or long and desire to be of them, and to taste of their dainties.
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And yet they are at this day, (which is so much the more to bee bewailed,) as the sand of the sea, and swarme in all places;
And yet they Are At this day, (which is so much the more to be bewailed,) as the sand of the sea, and swarm in all places;
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Oh that mine eyes were a fountaine of teares, that I might weepe bitterly for the woe and losse of so many people. O that mine eyes were a fountain of tears, that I might weep bitterly for the woe and loss of so many people.
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If it seeme strange which hath been said of the multitudes of them that shall perish, the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.
If it seem strange which hath been said of the Multitudes of them that shall perish, the Mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.
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Though Israel bee as the sand of the sea, yet but a remnant shall be saued.
Though Israel be as the sand of the sea, yet but a remnant shall be saved.
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And although I censure not men by the mischances as they are called, that befall them (but are indeed the iust iudgements of God vpon them) sithence neither all wicked men are thus punished,
And although I censure not men by the mischances as they Are called, that befall them (but Are indeed the just Judgments of God upon them) since neither all wicked men Are thus punished,
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nor all thus handled are wicked men:
nor all thus handled Are wicked men:
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yet seeing this is the lot of the vngodly, and the portion of their cup which their wicked life hath brought vpon them, let none of them ease their stomacks by charging God,
yet seeing this is the lot of the ungodly, and the portion of their cup which their wicked life hath brought upon them, let none of them ease their stomachs by charging God,
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neither wash off all with crying out of their hard fortune and hap, as they count it;
neither wash off all with crying out of their hard fortune and hap, as they count it;
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their onely hope (if any be) is to beleeue and bewaile it.
their only hope (if any be) is to believe and bewail it.
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Neither let the godly call into question the prouident care of their louing father, because they see that oftentimes these casualties and calamities betide them,
Neither let the godly call into question the provident care of their loving father, Because they see that oftentimes these casualties and calamities betide them,
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but cleaue more firmely to the promises and the whole truth of the word, beleeuing that (seeing they are at amity and peace with the Lord) hee can make all creatures instruments of their good;
but cleave more firmly to the promises and the Whole truth of the word, believing that (seeing they Are At amity and peace with the Lord) he can make all creatures Instruments of their good;
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and not onely their friends faithfull to them, both in heauen and earth; yea their very enemies to bee at one with them, and more trustie to them,
and not only their Friends faithful to them, both in heaven and earth; yea their very enemies to be At one with them, and more trusty to them,
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then they are one to another.
then they Are one to Another.
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And if God thus tender their whole person, then their soules be pretious in his eyes,
And if God thus tender their Whole person, then their Souls be precious in his eyes,
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and their bodies (no man doubteth) are also regarded of him, and both are safe vnder his protection.
and their bodies (no man doubteth) Are also regarded of him, and both Are safe under his protection.
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But now to speake a little of Iaels faithfulnesse, though a like point to this hath been handled, But now to speak a little of Jael faithfulness, though a like point to this hath been handled,
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yet her action in alluring Sisera into her tent (with promise that he should be safe there,
yet her actium in alluring Sisera into her tent (with promise that he should be safe there,
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and bidding him not feare,) and yet murthering him afterward so cruelly (as it seemeth) this (I say) beside that I haue said of it, is thought to be so farre from the trustinesse which should bee in them, who vndertake the safety of those whom they receiue into their houses, that it is counted rather barbarous cruelty & trechery.
and bidding him not Fear,) and yet murdering him afterwards so cruelly (as it seems) this (I say) beside that I have said of it, is Thought to be so Far from the trustiness which should be in them, who undertake the safety of those whom they receive into their houses, that it is counted rather barbarous cruelty & treachery.
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And the more to vrge an answere hereunto, it is obiected, that it hath alwaies been as well the care as the credit of such as take strangers into their custodie, to see thē safely kept in their houses from annoyance and danger.
And the more to urge an answer hereunto, it is objected, that it hath always been as well the care as the credit of such as take Strangers into their custody, to see them safely kept in their houses from annoyance and danger.
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Iure hospitij, as we say, that is, by the right due to them by those that receiue them. Iure hospitij, as we say, that is, by the right due to them by those that receive them.
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The example of Lot is alleaged, who for the defence of those strangers that turned in vnto him, offered much inconuenience to himselfe,
The Exampl of Lot is alleged, who for the defence of those Strangers that turned in unto him, offered much inconvenience to himself,
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and his daughters, that hee might free the strangers whom he receiued, from iniurie.
and his daughters, that he might free the Strangers whom he received, from injury.
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The like is said of the care of that old man (mentioned hereafter in this booke) to the Leuite and his concubine, whom he had receiued as strangers into his house.
The like is said of the care of that old man (mentioned hereafter in this book) to the Levite and his concubine, whom he had received as Strangers into his house.
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Hereupon and by the like, it is concluded, that as it were by an vniuersall law, the promises that are made to strangers for their safety, should bee inuiolably kept.
Hereupon and by the like, it is concluded, that as it were by an universal law, the promises that Are made to Strangers for their safety, should be inviolably kept.
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The very Barbarians shewed much kindnes in a like case, as wee reade in the booke of the Acts to Paul and his company entertaining them kindly,
The very Barbarians showed much kindness in a like case, as we read in the book of the Acts to Paul and his company entertaining them kindly,
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yea and did more also then that vnto them, for they laded them with necessaries at their departing.
yea and did more also then that unto them, for they jaded them with necessaries At their departing.
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To all that hath been said of faithfulnesse to bee shewed to such as it is promised to, as Iael did:
To all that hath been said of faithfulness to be showed to such as it is promised to, as Jael did:
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I answere, that I am of the same mind, that it ought to be so; and the Scripture doth straitely vrge the same.
I answer, that I am of the same mind, that it ought to be so; and the Scripture does straitely urge the same.
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But yet wee must know, that no bands of familiarity and equity are so neerely ioyned together,
But yet we must know, that no bans of familiarity and equity Are so nearly joined together,
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and so iust, but that if God for causes best knowne to him, command otherwise, they are to bee broken.
and so just, but that if God for Causes best known to him, command otherwise, they Are to be broken.
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And so it may seeme to bee of this act of Iael. For seeing the Lord had now cursed,
And so it may seem to be of this act of Jael. For seeing the Lord had now cursed,
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and commanded to be destroyed, these Canaanites, and Sisera their captaine, therefore neither shee nor any other might heere take vpon them to saue or spare them,
and commanded to be destroyed, these Canaanites, and Sisera their captain, Therefore neither she nor any other might Here take upon them to save or spare them,
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but doe to them as God directed them, and so she did.
but do to them as God directed them, and so she did.
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Thus the Leuites followed and obeyed Moses in killing their friends and kindred, who had committed idolatry with the Calfe which they had made,
Thus the Levites followed and obeyed Moses in killing their Friends and kindred, who had committed idolatry with the Calf which they had made,
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and pleased God highly in so doing.
and pleased God highly in so doing.
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In this respect, and by vertue of this commandement of God, Abraham went about to kill his sonne:
In this respect, and by virtue of this Commandment of God, Abraham went about to kill his son:
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and they that thinke foolish pitie ought to be shewed contrary to the word of God, let them remember what befell the King of Israel, who when hee had spared Benhadad the King of Aram, contrary to the word of God, was reproued by the Prophet at the cōmandement of God, in these words;
and they that think foolish pity ought to be showed contrary to the word of God, let them Remember what befell the King of Israel, who when he had spared Benhadad the King of Aram, contrary to the word of God, was reproved by the Prophet At the Commandment of God, in these words;
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Because thou hast let goe out of thy hands a man whom I appointed to die, thy life shall goe for his life. Because thou hast let go out of thy hands a man whom I appointed to die, thy life shall go for his life.
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And therefore to returne to Iael, forasmuch as I see, that the Lord was the only gouernour of this worke,
And Therefore to return to Jael, forasmuch as I see, that the Lord was the only governor of this work,
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and commended her for it, in the next chapter, by Debora, yea pronounced her blessed, when the action of killing Sisera is spoken of;
and commended her for it, in the next chapter, by Deborah, yea pronounced her blessed, when the actium of killing Sisera is spoken of;
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therefore I conclude, that she being certainly perswaded of Gods wil in that which she did,
Therefore I conclude, that she being Certainly persuaded of God's will in that which she did,
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and commanded of God so to doe;
and commanded of God so to do;
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her deceiuing of his hope, was no more since in her, then Abrahams attempt to kill his sonne was,
her deceiving of his hope, was no more since in her, then Abrahams attempt to kill his son was,
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or the Leuites sleying of their kindred for their idolatry. And this for answering the question.
or the Levites slaying of their kindred for their idolatry. And this for answering the question.
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The doctrine hath been taught already, that wee haue no authority to follow her example,
The Doctrine hath been taught already, that we have no Authority to follow her Exampl,
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but the word, wherby our actions must be guided as by a rule, and by no example without it.
but the word, whereby our actions must be guided as by a Rule, and by no Exampl without it.
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Thus wee haue seene (as I said in the beginning of the chapter) that the Lord by Barak, Debora, and Iael, subdued Sisera with his huge armie. It followeth:
Thus we have seen (as I said in the beginning of the chapter) that the Lord by Barak, Deborah, and Jael, subdued Sisera with his huge army. It follows:
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Vers. 22. And behold, as Barak pursued after Sisera, Iael came out to meete him,
Vers. 22. And behold, as Barak pursued After Sisera, Jael Come out to meet him,
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and said, Come, and I will shew thee the man whom thou seekest, and when he came into her tent,
and said, Come, and I will show thee the man whom thou Seekest, and when he Come into her tent,
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behold Sisera lay dead, and the naile in his temples. behold Sisera lay dead, and the nail in his Temples.
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Vers. 23. So God brought downe Iabin the King of Canaan that day before the children of Israel.
Vers. 23. So God brought down Iabin the King of Canaan that day before the children of Israel.
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Vers. 24. And the hand of the children of Israel prospered, and preuailed against Iabin the King of Canaan,
Vers. 24. And the hand of the children of Israel prospered, and prevailed against Iabin the King of Canaan,
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vntill they had destroyed Iabin King of Canaan. until they had destroyed Iabin King of Canaan.
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NOw it is shewed, how Iael came out to meete Barak, who not finding Sisera among those who were slaine, followed after him;
NOw it is showed, how Jael Come out to meet Barak, who not finding Sisera among those who were slain, followed After him;
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and she told him what she had done vnto him, and thus she preuented Barak, lest hee should wearie himselfe with seeking him,
and she told him what she had done unto him, and thus she prevented Barak, lest he should weary himself with seeking him,
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and bee grieued when he found him not, and hee came into her tent, and found it so.
and be grieved when he found him not, and he Come into her tent, and found it so.
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And by Baraks pursuing him, it appeareth that Sisera was not deceiued in that hee feared it,
And by Baracks pursuing him, it appears that Sisera was not deceived in that he feared it,
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and warned Iael to preuent it.
and warned Jael to prevent it.
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Likewise it appeareth here, that the Lord deliuered his people out of the hands of Iabin, and destroied him.
Likewise it appears Here, that the Lord Delivered his people out of the hands of Iabin, and destroyed him.
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Here let vs note two or three things, and so come to an end of the whole chapter.
Here let us note two or three things, and so come to an end of the Whole chapter.
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And first, though Iael must imbrace and hold peace with Iabin, yet wee see her heart went not with him,
And First, though Jael must embrace and hold peace with Iabin, yet we see her heart went not with him,
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neither did she like his crueltie and oppression of Gods people, but sought to turne it away,
neither did she like his cruelty and oppression of God's people, but sought to turn it away,
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and she reioyced to see the people of God to preuaile, and to helpe them all that she could,
and she rejoiced to see the people of God to prevail, and to help them all that she could,
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as Nehemiah and Ester did, vsing their fauour they found with Kings, to this end.
as Nehemiah and Ester did, using their favour they found with Kings, to this end.
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It teacheth, that the godly doe giue good testimonie how they dislike it, when the wicked rule,
It Teaches, that the godly do give good testimony how they dislike it, when the wicked Rule,
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and haue all in their hands: as Iael did here, by her worthie helping to beate downe Iabins and Siseras power.
and have all in their hands: as Jael did Here, by her worthy helping to beat down Jabins and Siseras power.
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For (as Salomon saith) when they beare rule, the people sigh.
For (as Solomon Says) when they bear Rule, the people sighs.
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And contrarily, what ioy they haue, when God giues them godly guides, and makes them to prosper, such as Moses and Iosua were, with other, who did more aduance the Lord and his true worship,
And contrarily, what joy they have, when God gives them godly guides, and makes them to prosper, such as Moses and Iosua were, with other, who did more advance the Lord and his true worship,
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as it became them, then they did themselues. And so it is in meaner estates, that we haue great cause to praise God,
as it became them, then they did themselves. And so it is in meaner estates, that we have great cause to praise God,
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when he feebleth and disgraceth the vngodly, and prospereth the enterprises of his seruants, in any place of superioritie and gouernment, and so in meaner conditions.
when he feebleth and disgraceth the ungodly, and prospereth the enterprises of his Servants, in any place of superiority and government, and so in meaner conditions.
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And let all such as are vnder them, glorifie God by bringing foorth much fruite,
And let all such as Are under them, Glorify God by bringing forth much fruit,
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when they enioy such liberties, and let them feruently intreate (for much good may be done in such times) the Lord when it is otherwise, to change it:
when they enjoy such Liberties, and let them fervently entreat (for much good may be done in such times) the Lord when it is otherwise, to change it:
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remembring that which is written in the Psalme:
remembering that which is written in the Psalm:
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Pray for the peace of Ierusalem, they shall prosper that loue thee, I will procure thy peace, &c. Pray for the peace of Ierusalem, they shall prosper that love thee, I will procure thy peace, etc.
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Further we may learne, that as Barak pursuing Sisera, as he was commanded, obtained a great blessing of God;
Further we may Learn, that as Barak pursuing Sisera, as he was commanded, obtained a great blessing of God;
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so shall all that incline their hearts to follow the commandements of God with a pure heart.
so shall all that incline their hearts to follow the Commandments of God with a pure heart.
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For it is the fruit of Gods promise, and he is not pleased, if wee walking wisely and diligently in our calling, doe not beleeue the same.
For it is the fruit of God's promise, and he is not pleased, if we walking wisely and diligently in our calling, do not believe the same.
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For through vnbeleese, wee depriue God of his honour, and our selues of our owne due, which hee hath freely and graciously bequeathed vs. But contrarily, by giuing credit to God,
For through vnbeleese, we deprive God of his honour, and our selves of our own due, which he hath freely and graciously bequeathed us But contrarily, by giving credit to God,
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and walking in a good course, (as frailtie will permit) we may in reuerence,
and walking in a good course, (as frailty will permit) we may in Reverence,
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and yet in confidence, looke surely for blessing, either outward with other, or at the least, the inward ioy of a good conscience, that is as continuall feasting, which is alwaies a companion in such a case.
and yet in confidence, look surely for blessing, either outward with other, or At the least, the inward joy of a good conscience, that is as continual feasting, which is always a Companion in such a case.
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And therefore great pitie it is that wee should through our owne folly, at any time, depriue our selues of such a benefit.
And Therefore great pity it is that we should through our own folly, At any time, deprive our selves of such a benefit.
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And especially this blessing wee may enioy by faithfull discharging of our duties, that as Barak here heard by Iael the good tidings concerning Sisera that she had slaine him;
And especially this blessing we may enjoy by faithful discharging of our duties, that as Barak Here herd by Jael the good tidings Concerning Sisera that she had slain him;
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euen so, much good shall wee reape by the members of the Church to the gladding of our hearts:
even so, much good shall we reap by the members of the Church to the gladding of our hearts:
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It is one of the fruites of well doing, which followeth it, as the shadow doth the bodie:
It is one of the fruits of well doing, which follows it, as the shadow does the body:
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as good report, and successe in things, and incouragement to goe forward.
as good report, and success in things, and encouragement to go forward.
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Whereas if our waies be crooked, and euill in the sight of the Lord, wee may looke for no better in places where we come,
Whereas if our ways be crooked, and evil in the sighed of the Lord, we may look for no better in places where we come,
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but to heare of that which will sting vs, as the coales of Iuniper. And from hence are many of the cries and complaints that we heare:
but to hear of that which will sting us, as the coals of Juniper. And from hence Are many of the cries and complaints that we hear:
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for mens ill doings are rung about their eares, with reproch, threatnings of them, and such like,
for men's ill doings Are rung about their ears, with reproach, threatenings of them, and such like,
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as doe make them take little ioy in their liues. So on the contrarie, many shall bee the comforts of them that doe well.
as do make them take little joy in their lives. So on the contrary, many shall be the comforts of them that do well.
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And as Iael here did not a little glad the heart of Barak, by telling him of the death of Sisera the chiefe enemie of Gods people, while hee pursued after him;
And as Jael Here did not a little glad the heart of Barak, by telling him of the death of Sisera the chief enemy of God's people, while he pursued After him;
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so it is the part and dutie of all Gods people to bring ioy and gladnesse to their brethren,
so it is the part and duty of all God's people to bring joy and gladness to their brothers,
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as they are able, and to keepe sorrow and griefe from them by all meanes, as occasion shall be offered.
as they Are able, and to keep sorrow and grief from them by all means, as occasion shall be offered.
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And this should be one speciall fruite of the communion and fellowship of Gods seruants here on earth.
And this should be one special fruit of the communion and fellowship of God's Servants Here on earth.
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But in as much as for all Barak pursuing of Sisera, yet he slew him not himselfe,
But in as much as for all Barak pursuing of Sisera, yet he slew him not himself,
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but Iael. Here Barak saw the word of God liuely verified, which Debora had spoken of vnto him before in the 9. verse, to wit, that the honour of that victorie should not go to him,
but Jael. Here Barak saw the word of God lively verified, which Deborah had spoken of unto him before in the 9. verse, to wit, that the honour of that victory should not go to him,
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but to a woman, as we see it did to Iael. And euen so, if we marke, we shall as cleerely see the same,
but to a woman, as we see it did to Jael. And even so, if we mark, we shall as clearly see the same,
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when we haue offended against the Lord, that one or other chastisement shall meete with vs,
when we have offended against the Lord, that one or other chastisement shall meet with us,
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and seaze vpon vs, and if it be not with vs after we haue sinned,
and seize upon us, and if it be not with us After we have sinned,
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as if an arrow should pearce thorow our liuer, for the sorrow wee conceiue for it, be wee well assured it is behinde and to come,
as if an arrow should pierce thorough our liver, for the sorrow we conceive for it, be we well assured it is behind and to come,
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and in the meane while, or one time or other, wee shall carrie some marke of our disobedience,
and in the mean while, or one time or other, we shall carry Some mark of our disobedience,
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as Barak did here, for that was the word of the Lord that it should be so,
as Barak did Here, for that was the word of the Lord that it should be so,
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as Debora said, I will goe with thee, but the honour of the victorie shall not be thine:
as Deborah said, I will go with thee, but the honour of the victory shall not be thine:
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as hath been noted before with the vse thereof.
as hath been noted before with the use thereof.
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Lastly, we may see by this subduing of Sisera, and destroying his mightiē armie, how easily the Lord can breake the forces of his enemies,
Lastly, we may see by this subduing of Sisera, and destroying his mightien army, how Easily the Lord can break the forces of his enemies,
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and pull downe, and turne away their wrath and rage from his people, (as a man would turne the riuers of waters, which way he listeth) or cut off their persons from the earth;
and pull down, and turn away their wrath and rage from his people, (as a man would turn the Rivers of waters, which Way he lists) or Cut off their Persons from the earth;
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and if it were not so, what good man could liue by them? And what a comfort that may be to Gods people, in that the Lord cuts off their enemies in due season, is not hard to conceiue,
and if it were not so, what good man could live by them? And what a Comfort that may be to God's people, in that the Lord cuts off their enemies in due season, is not hard to conceive,
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when we consider what a scourge and plague one man oft times is to another, being inraged and incensed,
when we Consider what a scourge and plague one man oft times is to Another, being enraged and incensed,
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euen a wolfe, nay a diuell. But waight a little, and behold, in time, the arrow of Gods deliuerance to his,
even a wolf, nay a Devil. But weight a little, and behold, in time, the arrow of God's deliverance to his,
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and shame and confusion vpon his impenitent and implacable enemies, except (as is rather to bee desired) he change their hearts.
and shame and confusion upon his impenitent and implacable enemies, except (as is rather to be desired) he change their hearts.
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But of this more largely before vers. 15. Thus much for this chapter: I will end this Sermon with the beginning of the next.
But of this more largely before vers. 15. Thus much for this chapter: I will end this Sermon with the beginning of the next.
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THE FIFTH CHAPTER ON THE Booke of IVDGES. Vers. 1. Then sang Debora and Barak the sonne of Abinoam, the same day, saying;
THE FIFTH CHAPTER ON THE Book of JUDGES. Vers. 1. Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam, the same day, saying;
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Vers. 2. Praise ye the Lord, for the reuenging of Israel, and for the people that offered themselues willingly.
Vers. 2. Praise you the Lord, for the revenging of Israel, and for the people that offered themselves willingly.
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Vers. 3. Heare ye Kings, hearken ye Princes, I, euen I, will sing vnto the Lord, I will sing praise to the Lord God of Israel.
Vers. 3. Hear you Kings, harken you Princes, I, even I, will sing unto the Lord, I will sing praise to the Lord God of Israel.
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THe summe of this Chapter is a praising of God by Debora and Barak, after the victorie.
THe sum of this Chapter is a praising of God by Deborah and Barak, After the victory.
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The parts of it are three:
The parts of it Are three:
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the first is, one point of their song consisting in offering praises to God, to vers. 14. The second laieth out the goodnesse of God to Israel sundrie waies in this battell, and namely three:
the First is, one point of their song consisting in offering praises to God, to vers. 14. The second Layeth out the Goodness of God to Israel sundry ways in this battle, and namely three:
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first, she bringeth in them that did helpe in it, to vers. 19. by occasion whereof, mention is made of such as did not helpe.
First, she brings in them that did help in it, to vers. 19. by occasion whereof, mention is made of such as did not help.
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Secondly, she sheweth how vnprosperously it fell out against the Canaanites in the battell, to vers. 23. Thirdly, the hinderers of the victorie from Israel, are cursed,
Secondly, she shows how unprosperously it fell out against the Canaanites in the battle, to vers. 23. Thirdly, the hinderers of the victory from Israel, Are cursed,
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and Iael that did helpe to get it them, is pronounced blessed, to vers. 28. The third part of the chapter sheweth how in their song they mocked the boasting of Siseras friends, to vers. 31. and so as an addition thereto, they shut vp the song with a prayer in the 31. verse.
and Jael that did help to get it them, is pronounced blessed, to vers. 28. The third part of the chapter shows how in their song they mocked the boasting of Siseras Friends, to vers. 31. and so as an addition thereto, they shut up the song with a prayer in the 31. verse.
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NOw to leaue the two last parts, to bee considered of in their due place, I come to the first,
NOw to leave the two last parts, to be considered of in their due place, I come to the First,
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and that is their song, which containeth three things. The first that is in their song, is this;
and that is their song, which Containeth three things. The First that is in their song, is this;
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that they exhort the Israelites to praise God with them for those that offered themselues willingly to the battell, in the two first verses;
that they exhort the Israelites to praise God with them for those that offered themselves willingly to the battle, in the two First Verses;
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and the Kings and gouernours, that were strangers, to heare what they said, and that is in the third verse.
and the Kings and Governors, that were Strangers, to hear what they said, and that is in the third verse.
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In the second part, and next verses following, they set downe the Lords mercies long before powred out on their fathers,
In the second part, and next Verses following, they Set down the lords Mercies long before poured out on their Father's,
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and now lately to them in the deliuerance of his people, to the eighth verse,
and now lately to them in the deliverance of his people, to the eighth verse,
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and exhort them to praise God who inioyed the commodities that came by the victory, to the twelfth verse.
and exhort them to praise God who enjoyed the commodities that Come by the victory, to the twelfth verse.
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The third thing is, that Debora stirreth vp her selfe againe to sing praise to God,
The third thing is, that Deborah stirs up her self again to sing praise to God,
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and Barak to the triumph, vers. 12. 13.
and Barak to the triumph, vers. 12. 13.
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Now to begin with the first and second verses, wherein they exhort Israel to praise God with them, before they begin the song:
Now to begin with the First and second Verses, wherein they exhort Israel to praise God with them, before they begin the song:
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for they enioyed the benefit of deliuerance, as well as they that got the victorie:
for they enjoyed the benefit of deliverance, as well as they that god the victory:
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It teacheth, that all such as receiue Gods benefits, doe owe this dutie of praise to him, and that the heart and the tongue,
It Teaches, that all such as receive God's benefits, do owe this duty of praise to him, and that the heart and the tongue,
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if it may be, ought to goe together in that action.
if it may be, ought to go together in that actium.
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The Lord looketh for it, and the Church hath alwaies practised it, though not in a like manner.
The Lord looks for it, and the Church hath always practised it, though not in a like manner.
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As Moses and Miriam did full solemnely at the drowning of Pharaoh and his charets:
As Moses and Miriam did full solemnly At the drowning of Pharaoh and his charets:
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so the women for the many victories that God granted to Israel, came foorth singing in this manner:
so the women for the many victories that God granted to Israel, Come forth singing in this manner:
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Saul hath killed his thousand, and Dauid his tenne thousand. Likewise Ezechias after his recouerie, with Anna the mother of Samuel, and many other. Saul hath killed his thousand, and David his tenne thousand. Likewise Hezekiah After his recovery, with Anna the mother of Samuel, and many other.
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And it was the vse and practise of Gods seruants to penne their songs, and often to repeate them, to quicken the memoriall of Gods benefits and his kindnes, in their owne and the hearts of other,
And it was the use and practice of God's Servants to pen their songs, and often to repeat them, to quicken the memorial of God's benefits and his kindness, in their own and the hearts of other,
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and to knit themselues more neerely to him by this part of his seruice performed in Christ Iesus, according to his will.
and to knit themselves more nearly to him by this part of his service performed in christ Iesus, according to his will.
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Agreeable to this is the exhortation of the Apostle, In all things be thankfull:
Agreeable to this is the exhortation of the Apostle, In all things be thankful:
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for as Gods mercies are renued euery morning, so good reason, that our thankes should be also. for as God's Mercies Are renewed every morning, so good reason, that our thanks should be also.
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And as it is acceptable to God, so it is no small benefit that redoundeth thereby to our selues,
And as it is acceptable to God, so it is no small benefit that redoundeth thereby to our selves,
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for it drieth vp the bitternes that is readie to rise vp in vs by occasion of Gods afflicting vs,
for it drieth up the bitterness that is ready to rise up in us by occasion of God's afflicting us,
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and crucifieth and scattereth such like poysons as lie lurking in our hearts; thankfulnesse, I say, chaseth them away, and suffereth them to haue no place there.
and crucifieth and Scattereth such like poisons as lie lurking in our hearts; thankfulness, I say, chases them away, and suffers them to have no place there.
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Indeede it is proper to Gods people to offer to him this dutie, euen as it is said, in Sion is God praised, the hypocrites (as the Pharisie, who glosingly vttered these words, Lord I thanke thee, that I am not as other men) they cannot praise him,
Indeed it is proper to God's people to offer to him this duty, even as it is said, in Sion is God praised, the Hypocrites (as the Pharisee, who glosingly uttered these words, Lord I thank thee, that I am not as other men) they cannot praise him,
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but the consent of mindes and hearts sanctified, as the sweete harmonie in musicke, this onely can doe it,
but the consent of minds and hearts sanctified, as the sweet harmony in music, this only can do it,
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and teach others the skill to doe it also.
and teach Others the skill to do it also.
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As therefore the thankes of most men (wanting the feeling of Gods loue and blessings) is meere dissimulation and taking Gods name in vaine:
As Therefore the thanks of most men (wanting the feeling of God's love and blessings) is mere dissimulation and taking God's name in vain:
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so it is much to be lamented, that the better sort (whom it would become so well) stirre themselues vp so little and slowly hereto.
so it is much to be lamented, that the better sort (whom it would become so well) stir themselves up so little and slowly hereto.
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For thanksgiuing, as confession and supplication, should be seasoned and accompanied with feruencie, as a companion:
For thanksgiving, as Confessi and supplication, should be seasoned and accompanied with fervency, as a Companion:
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which amplifieth and (as Debora here did) makes songs of the blessings which others passe ouer in silence:
which amplifieth and (as Deborah Here did) makes songs of the blessings which Others pass over in silence:
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besides the affection it selfe, which is inlarged in a more then common manner, especially being quickned (as she here was) by some new or rare testimonie of Gods loue, either bodily or spirituall mercies,
beside the affection it self, which is enlarged in a more then Common manner, especially being quickened (as she Here was) by Some new or rare testimony of God's love, either bodily or spiritual Mercies,
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or deliuerances from euill of both sorts. But here we may say, Plenty makes vs barren:
or Deliverances from evil of both sorts. But Here we may say, Plenty makes us barren:
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for though we haue so much cause of thankes, that we can looke on no side, but wee may see many:
for though we have so much cause of thanks, that we can look on no side, but we may see many:
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in so much as we be bound to shew it in things, yet most men know neither how to begin, nor to make an end.
in so much as we be bound to show it in things, yet most men know neither how to begin, nor to make an end.
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The daily benefit of health, recouerie out of diseases, protection from dangerous casualties, peace of land,
The daily benefit of health, recovery out of diseases, protection from dangerous casualties, peace of land,
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and peace in familie, posteritie, thriuing in the world, credit, our haruests and commodities, nay our Sabbath and Communion, in the Gospell and the fruites of it;
and peace in family, posterity, thriving in the world, credit, our harvest's and commodities, nay our Sabbath and Communion, in the Gospel and the fruits of it;
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who (may it be thought) makes his daily song of these, adding hereto personall benefits, which euery one receiueth in his owne person.
who (may it be Thought) makes his daily song of these, adding hereto personal benefits, which every one receiveth in his own person.
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Many mens prayers consist of suite and request making to God, without any thankes either adioyned or following,
Many men's Prayers consist of suit and request making to God, without any thanks either adjoined or following,
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as in the nine lepers is to be seene;
as in the nine lepers is to be seen;
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others giue thankes in words, but they want wings to lift them vp to heauen, I meane, faith, feruencie and loue.
Others give thanks in words, but they want wings to lift them up to heaven, I mean, faith, fervency and love.
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And the best thinke it enough to mumble a little inward thankes, and that sometimes, for some blessings:
And the best think it enough to mumble a little inward thanks, and that sometime, for Some blessings:
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but who is the man of many, that makes his thankes breake out into songs? Songs are more then common praises.
but who is the man of many, that makes his thanks break out into songs? Songs Are more then Common praises.
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Christians should haue two bookes, in the one to record their faults and falles; in the other to register Gods benefits:
Christians should have two books, in the one to record their Faults and falls; in the other to register God's benefits:
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both should serue to set them a worke in confession and thankes. For thankes neuer goe alone without other graces:
both should serve to Set them a work in Confessi and thanks. For thanks never go alone without other graces:
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A thankfull heart is patient also, humble, faithfull, conscionable, dutifull:
A thankful heart is patient also, humble, faithful, conscionable, dutiful:
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by thanksgiuing we quicken vp our faith, zeale, feare of God, and renue our couenants daily:
by thanksgiving we quicken up our faith, zeal, Fear of God, and renew our Covenants daily:
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for how can wee dishonour him, when we professe our selues to be infinitly beholding to? This, besides that it iustleth out iangling, contention, and ill spending the time;
for how can we dishonour him, when we profess our selves to be infinitely beholding to? This, beside that it justleth out jangling, contention, and ill spending the time;
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so it drieth vp the froth of our euill hearts, fretting, discontentment, impatience, hardnesse of heart,
so it drieth up the froth of our evil hearts, fretting, discontentment, impatience, hardness of heart,
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and all of the same kinde, as I haue said.
and all of the same kind, as I have said.
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In a word, he that praiseth God aright, worships him aright, as we see in the Psalme:
In a word, he that Praiseth God aright, worships him aright, as we see in the Psalm:
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and so to say much in one word, he that is thankfull is a good Christian.
and so to say much in one word, he that is thankful is a good Christian.
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Oh then let vs looke better to this, and make amends for our arrearages herein.
O then let us look better to this, and make amends for our arrearages herein.
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For hee that lookes wee should bee thankfull for affliction, as that holy man Iob was, much more (a man would thinke) lookes that it should be so for blessings, which most iustly by many degrees do more chalenge it.
For he that looks we should be thankful for affliction, as that holy man Job was, much more (a man would think) looks that it should be so for blessings, which most justly by many Degrees do more challenge it.
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Let euery one that of the Israel of God say, The mercies of the Lord continue for euer.
Let every one that of the Israel of God say, The Mercies of the Lord continue for ever.
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Let it not seeme tedious to recount old mercies, both the greatest of redemption, and the lesser of preseruation:
Let it not seem tedious to recount old Mercies, both the greatest of redemption, and the lesser of preservation:
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yea helpe we our selues forward mutually, as Barak and Debora here did sing in consort.
yea help we our selves forward mutually, as Barak and Deborah Here did sing in consort.
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Doubtlesse an vnthankfull life, is a sottish, hellish life, ouergrowne with all that naught is, and therefore lothsome to a Christian.
Doubtless an unthankful life, is a sottish, hellish life, overgrown with all that nought is, and Therefore loathsome to a Christian.
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He that saith, I would I could doe euery duty as well as this of thankes, is a foole, not knowing what he saith, he prates like a Parrot. Thankfulnesse is not without godlinesse.
He that Says, I would I could do every duty as well as this of thanks, is a fool, not knowing what he Says, he prates like a Parrot. Thankfulness is not without godliness.
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But I cannot well proceed further as this time.
But I cannot well proceed further as this time.
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THE THIRTIETH SERMON ON THE FIFTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE THIRTIETH SERMON ON THE FIFTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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WE haue heard largely of thankesgiuing in the former sermon with the causes, manner and necessity thereof;
WE have herd largely of thanksgiving in the former sermon with the Causes, manner and necessity thereof;
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now beside the action of thankesgiuing, which I haue spoken of, the circumstance of time is also to bee marked; now beside the actium of thanksgiving, which I have spoken of, the circumstance of time is also to be marked;
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that is to say, that they did it the same day: for so it is set downe in the holy story:
that is to say, that they did it the same day: for so it is Set down in the holy story:
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then sang Debora and Barak the same day. then sang Deborah and Barak the same day.
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This teacheth vs not to make delay in any good thing, but vse the opportunity in due season,
This Teaches us not to make Delay in any good thing, but use the opportunity in due season,
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and so for this duty of giuing thankes.
and so for this duty of giving thanks.
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And while the occasion offered of so doing is fresh and in remembrance, the mind feedeth the affection with more plentifull matter, that it may be stirred vp more feruently to performe that dutie:
And while the occasion offered of so doing is fresh and in remembrance, the mind feeds the affection with more plentiful matter, that it may be stirred up more fervently to perform that duty:
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whereas in time things grow stale and are forgotten; yea and that quickly:
whereas in time things grow stale and Are forgotten; yea and that quickly:
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so that wee had need to take the vantage against our bad memories, and blockish hearts, by such meanes.
so that we had need to take the vantage against our bad memories, and blockish hearts, by such means.
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And although ordinarily we should performe this dutie, three times a day in solemne manner;
And although ordinarily we should perform this duty, three times a day in solemn manner;
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namely in the morning, euening, and at noone tide, yet otherwise beside that, as God shall giue vs occasion by more then common benefits and deliuerances, we should prouoke our selues hereunto;
namely in the morning, evening, and At noon tide, yet otherwise beside that, as God shall give us occasion by more then Common benefits and Deliverances, we should provoke our selves hereunto;
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and namely, as Saint Iames saith, when one is merrie or disposed to ioy let him not suffer that affection to vanish,
and namely, as Saint James Says, when one is merry or disposed to joy let him not suffer that affection to vanish,
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but expresse and vtter it to God in singing praises.
but express and utter it to God in singing praises.
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And so afterward we ought to continue the memory of his infinite mercies throughout our whole life,
And so afterwards we ought to continue the memory of his infinite Mercies throughout our Whole life,
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and to this end write them, (we that can) that whereas they grow to a multitude in time,
and to this end write them, (we that can) that whereas they grow to a multitude in time,
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and all cannot alwaies be remembred, as were to bee wished in some sort;
and all cannot always be remembered, as were to be wished in Some sort;
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yet at least wise, when wee reade them ouer, wee may readily renue (as we shall see cause) our thankes to God for them.
yet At least wise, when we read them over, we may readily renew (as we shall see cause) our thanks to God for them.
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But great is mens blockishnesse, as I haue said, and endlesse wandring by swarmes of cogitations after other things, which hinder this, wherby they see not cause hereof;
But great is men's blockishness, as I have said, and endless wandering by swarms of cogitations After other things, which hinder this, whereby they see not cause hereof;
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and when they doe, yet their slothfulnesse is such, that they delay and deferre to pay this due to God, till their appetite be gone,
and when they do, yet their slothfulness is such, that they Delay and defer to pay this endue to God, till their appetite be gone,
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and afterward lets and hinderances comming in the way breake it off, so that they cannot performe it.
and afterwards lets and hindrances coming in the Way break it off, so that they cannot perform it.
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And this be said of thankes. In the second verse shee shewes why God should bee praised:
And this be said of thanks. In the second verse she shows why God should be praised:
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one cause was, for that he had been auenged of his enemies in the behalfe of the people, and for their sakes:
one cause was, for that he had been avenged of his enemies in the behalf of the people, and for their sakes:
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for though hee had long vsed them as executioners of wrath against his disobedient people,
for though he had long used them as executioners of wrath against his disobedient people,
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yet now their sinne was come to the top, and his peoples sin was repented of;
yet now their sin was come to the top, and his peoples since was repented of;
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Another cause of their thankes for the people Zebulun and Naphtali, who had willingly offered themselues to follow Barak against Sisera, although hee had no authority ouer them before.
another cause of their thanks for the people Zebulun and Naphtali, who had willingly offered themselves to follow Barak against Sisera, although he had no Authority over them before.
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Both these are expressed in this verse, in these words;
Both these Are expressed in this verse, in these words;
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Praise ye the Lord, for auenging of Israel, and for the people that offered themselues willingly.
Praise you the Lord, for avenging of Israel, and for the people that offered themselves willingly.
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Heereby wee learne, first, that God is the reuenger of the iniuries and wrongs of his people, euen as hee himselfe saith;
Hereby we Learn, First, that God is the revenger of the injuries and wrongs of his people, even as he himself Says;
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Vengeance is mine, and I will repay saith the Lord: Vengeance is mine, and I will repay Says the Lord:
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yea, hee will doe it in his due time, and that right soone: for so he saith,
yea, he will do it in his due time, and that right soon: for so he Says,
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and we had need to marke it.
and we had need to mark it.
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If, saith he, the vnrighteous Iudge will doe right to the poore widow, lest shee troubling him with oft suing vnto him, should at last weary him:
If, Says he, the unrighteous Judge will do right to the poor widow, lest she troubling him with oft suing unto him, should At last weary him:
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shall not God auenge his elect which cry day and night vnto him, yea though it bee long? I tell you hee will auenge them quickly,
shall not God avenge his elect which cry day and night unto him, yea though it be long? I tell you he will avenge them quickly,
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and recompence tribulation to them that trouble his, as the Apostle speaketh. Waite we therefore, hee hath not forgotten himselfe;
and recompense tribulation to them that trouble his, as the Apostle speaks. Wait we Therefore, he hath not forgotten himself;
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but as the Wise man saith, If thou seest the oppression of the poore, there is a greater then the oppressor.
but as the Wise man Says, If thou See the oppression of the poor, there is a greater then the oppressor.
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But though there might much more be said of this point to the like purpose,
But though there might much more be said of this point to the like purpose,
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yet who beleeueth these things? according to the words of our Sauiour, When the sonne of man commeth, shall he finde faith on the earth? teaching vs,
yet who Believeth these things? according to the words of our Saviour, When the son of man comes, shall he find faith on the earth? teaching us,
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how hardly men should beleeue, though hee gaue therein a fearefull watchword thereof, to all that should come after, which should make vs the better to looke to it:
how hardly men should believe, though he gave therein a fearful watchword thereof, to all that should come After, which should make us the better to look to it:
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so this complaint may as iustly bee made still at this day, that wee are dull and slow of heart to beleeue this and such other truths as were vttered to vs by the Prophets and Apostles.
so this complaint may as justly be made still At this day, that we Are dull and slow of heart to believe this and such other truths as were uttered to us by the prophets and Apostles.
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But that is our woe and misery;
But that is our woe and misery;
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for why should wee not rest quietly, while the Lord takes part with vs that are his children,
for why should we not rest quietly, while the Lord Takes part with us that Are his children,
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and giues vs so faire and strong encouragement? But let vs passe to the next point in this verse.
and gives us so fair and strong encouragement? But let us pass to the next point in this verse.
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The other thing in this verse is this, that the people should praise God for those that offered themselues readily and willingly to pursue Gods enemies, which teacheth, that such as doe the worke of God, should goe about it willingly and cherefully.
The other thing in this verse is this, that the people should praise God for those that offered themselves readily and willingly to pursue God's enemies, which Teaches, that such as do the work of God, should go about it willingly and cheerfully.
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For as he loueth a chearefull giuer, so he doth a cheerefull doer of that which he commands:
For as he loves a cheerful giver, so he does a cheerful doer of that which he commands:
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It is therefore highly to bee reioyced in, and God much to be praised for it, where men are forward in Gods matters,
It is Therefore highly to be rejoiced in, and God much to be praised for it, where men Are forward in God's matters,
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and where the waightier and more excellent they bee, the more courage and delight men haue in the taking of them in hand.
and where the Weightier and more excellent they be, the more courage and delight men have in the taking of them in hand.
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Among the which I reckon the preaching of the Gospell and the profession of it, with the duties of our particular callings,
Among the which I reckon the preaching of the Gospel and the profession of it, with the duties of our particular callings,
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and such like, wherin to be forward & cheerful, as people be in hay and haruest,
and such like, wherein to be forward & cheerful, as people be in hay and harvest,
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& in going to markets and faires;
& in going to Markets and fairs;
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it honoureth God highly, and all such as behold it, ought to praise God heartily for giuing such gifts to men,
it Honoureth God highly, and all such as behold it, ought to praise God heartily for giving such Gifts to men,
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as are rarely to be seene among them: for they that doe so, shew plainly that they looke for a reward from God,
as Are rarely to be seen among them: for they that do so, show plainly that they look for a reward from God,
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when they can goe roundly and readily about businesse, which other men so aukely goe about.
when they can go roundly and readily about business, which other men so aukely go about.
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For the most part men be too forward and ready to leaud company keeping, and to the sins of the time,
For the most part men be too forward and ready to lewd company keeping, and to the Sins of the time,
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and other workes of the flesh;
and other works of the Flesh;
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but when they should obey the Lord, or bee set about any good worke, especially, whereof no profit is like to redound to them, they goe most aukely and vntowardly about it;
but when they should obey the Lord, or be Set about any good work, especially, whereof no profit is like to redound to them, they go most aukely and untowardly about it;
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euen as the euill debter, who is to do worke to his creditour to pay him.
even as the evil debtor, who is to do work to his creditor to pay him.
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And therefore fearefull and grieuous is the sinne of those loose liuers, who if any bee forwarder and zealouser in Gods matters then other, in duty doing to him ward, them they mocke and discourage, who yet sinne grieuously, in that they be not companions with them.
And Therefore fearful and grievous is the sin of those lose livers, who if any be forwarder and zealouser in God's matters then other, in duty doing to him ward, them they mock and discourage, who yet sin grievously, in that they be not Sodales with them.
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But of this the lesse, because I haue spoken of it in the former chapter. Thus much of this verse.
But of this the less, Because I have spoken of it in the former chapter. Thus much of this verse.
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Now in the next, in calling Princes and great persons to harken, as they doe in this verse;
Now in the next, in calling Princes and great Persons to harken, as they do in this verse;
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it is to teach them to know from whence their victories and all greatnes come,
it is to teach them to know from whence their victories and all greatness come,
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and to ascribe them to the Lord, according to Christs words in the prayer, [ thine (O father) is kingdome, power, and glory for euer:
and to ascribe them to the Lord, according to Christ words in the prayer, [ thine (Oh father) is Kingdom, power, and glory for ever:
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] as for them, there is not the least iot of the praise thereof due to them, God honours them, in that he will make them his instruments therein,
] as for them, there is not the least jot of the praise thereof due to them, God honours them, in that he will make them his Instruments therein,
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and furnish them with any gifts to that purpose, I meane, to doe him seruice.
and furnish them with any Gifts to that purpose, I mean, to do him service.
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And yet as though they were of absolute power of themselues, forgetting the Lord that aduanced them, they ascribe their great acts and victories to themselues:
And yet as though they were of absolute power of themselves, forgetting the Lord that advanced them, they ascribe their great acts and victories to themselves:
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Sooner would a man let loose a Lion (if he durst) out of the pit,
Sooner would a man let lose a lion (if he durst) out of the pit,
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as Senacherib against Hezechia, and Benhadad against Ahab; yea and this they did both of them,
as Sennacherib against Hezekiah, and Benhadad against Ahab; yea and this they did both of them,
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before they had got the victory, and did not tarrie till they had conquered their enemies,
before they had god the victory, and did not tarry till they had conquered their enemies,
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and then crow ouer them, (which yet had been their great sinne) and prided themselues in that they had done, as Nabuchadnezzar in his Babell;
and then crow over them, (which yet had been their great sin) and prided themselves in that they had done, as Nebuchadnezzar in his Babel;
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and therefore they were put to shame, both of them most worthily, being themselues brought vnder in a manner fit for such braggers,
and Therefore they were put to shame, both of them most worthily, being themselves brought under in a manner fit for such braggers,
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as would thrust the Lord out from helping them;
as would thrust the Lord out from helping them;
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nay rather they challenged euen him, and opposed themselues against him, as is to be seene in the story of both.
nay rather they challenged even him, and opposed themselves against him, as is to be seen in the story of both.
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And therefore in one battell Benhadad lost an hundred and seuen and twentie thousand men,
And Therefore in one battle Benhadad lost an hundred and seuen and twentie thousand men,
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so that hee and his, euen a few that were left with him, were constrained to flie;
so that he and his, even a few that were left with him, were constrained to fly;
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and in the other battell, wherein very many of his men were slaine, hee was brought to greater shame and abacement, as his last refuge;
and in the other battle, wherein very many of his men were slain, he was brought to greater shame and abacement, as his last refuge;
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to wit, his seruants to goe to the King of Israel with ropes about their necks, to entreate for their liues.
to wit, his Servants to go to the King of Israel with ropes about their necks, to entreat for their lives.
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And as for Senacherib, the Angell of the Lord flue an hundred foure score and fiue thousand of them in one night:
And as for Sennacherib, the Angel of the Lord slew an hundred foure score and fiue thousand of them in one night:
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and such successe, at least in the end haue all such, as are like to them.
and such success, At least in the end have all such, as Are like to them.
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Hence it is that the Scripture (for the further bewraying the pride and vanity of such) vseth these phrases;
Hence it is that the Scripture (for the further bewraying the pride and vanity of such) uses these phrases;
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The Lord smote Beniamin before Israel. The Lord fought for Israel. The Lord smote Benjamin before Israel. The Lord fought for Israel.
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And againe, stand still and behold the saluation of the Lord, &c. And among other names the Lord is called, strong in battell, and the Lord of hosts.
And again, stand still and behold the salvation of the Lord, etc. And among other names the Lord is called, strong in battle, and the Lord of hosts.
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And surely if a sparrow fall not to the ground without his wil, neither is the lot without his disposition;
And surely if a sparrow fallen not to the ground without his will, neither is the lot without his disposition;
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much more doe the euents and hazards of warre depend vpon his prouidence, being oft times matters of as great weight,
much more do the events and hazards of war depend upon his providence, being oft times matters of as great weight,
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as the alteration of kingdomes and estates come to. Now if Princes must know their victories and honour are giuen them of God;
as the alteration of kingdoms and estates come to. Now if Princes must know their victories and honour Are given them of God;
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then much more we inferiours ought to learne it well, that we are beggers, and haue nothing;
then much more we inferiors ought to Learn it well, that we Are beggars, and have nothing;
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nay wee are worse then nought, rather then that wee haue ought to glory of, as it would soone appeare, if we could be brought to consider aright of it,
nay we Are Worse then nought, rather then that we have ought to glory of, as it would soon appear, if we could be brought to Consider aright of it,
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euen what infection is in vs to taint and poyson all our actions;
even what infection is in us to taint and poison all our actions;
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or the danger wherein it is, then the Foxe:
or the danger wherein it is, then the Fox:
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or if the Lord should but thrust at vs for our euill deeds, but euen (as it were) with his little finger.
or if the Lord should but thrust At us for our evil Deeds, but even (as it were) with his little finger.
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Besides, in this verse Debora declareth that shee will, yea (repeating her words) that she will praise the Lord;
Beside, in this verse Deborah Declareth that she will, yea (repeating her words) that she will praise the Lord;
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whereby it appeareth shee called Barak to it her selfe, and sheweth, that shee was so liuely quickened and stirred vp with the feeling of Gods goodnesse declared vnto them, that she would doe that dutie, if no other did.
whereby it appears she called Barak to it her self, and shows, that she was so lively quickened and stirred up with the feeling of God's Goodness declared unto them, that she would do that duty, if not other did.
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For as the whole Church of God fared the better for this victory; so she acknowledged her selfe a part, to haue receiued great benefit thereby also;
For as the Whole Church of God fared the better for this victory; so she acknowledged her self a part, to have received great benefit thereby also;
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and therefore as she was formost in the onset, so is shee first in thankesgiuing,
and Therefore as she was foremost in the onset, so is she First in thanksgiving,
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and put not off the duty to the rest of the people, but rather goes before other therein.
and put not off the duty to the rest of the people, but rather Goes before other therein.
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And indued so God worketh in his oft times, that his seruants are so rauished with thinking vpon his louing kindnesse, that they cannot bee satisfied with prayer and praise giuing to God in publike among other,
And endued so God works in his oft times, that his Servants Are so ravished with thinking upon his loving kindness, that they cannot be satisfied with prayer and praise giving to God in public among other,
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but they must doe it also by themselues alone, as Dauid saith; I will praise God in the congregation, and I wil praise him in secret:
but they must do it also by themselves alone, as David Says; I will praise God in the congregation, and I will praise him in secret:
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and they are so bent vnto it, that if other should not, yet they themselues,
and they Are so bent unto it, that if other should not, yet they themselves,
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& as many as they can prouoke, will do it, as the noble man Ioshua said;
& as many as they can provoke, will do it, as the noble man Ioshua said;
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If al run to idolatry, I and mine will serue the Lord.
If all run to idolatry, I and mine will serve the Lord.
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And if we consider it well, how few weigh Gods goodnesse in publike blessings, (as in the late discouerie of the treason) although many praise God openly for fashion,
And if we Consider it well, how few weigh God's Goodness in public blessings, (as in the late discovery of the treason) although many praise God openly for fashion,
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and in ceremony, we shall find it no more then needeth, to practise this duty alone by our selues apart,
and in ceremony, we shall find it no more then needs, to practise this duty alone by our selves apart,
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as we reade of the tribes oft times, as well as among others;
as we read of the tribes oft times, as well as among Others;
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else would not our Sauiour haue willed vs to goe alone, euery one by himselfe into his chamber to pray,
Else would not our Saviour have willed us to go alone, every one by himself into his chamber to pray,
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as Isaac also did in the fields, how little soeuer many be acquainted therewith;
as Isaac also did in the fields, how little soever many be acquainted therewith;
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and therefore finde the lesse benefit by the prayers and thankesgiuing, which they make with others (they being in great likelihood made but in hypocrisie) or which others make for them.
and Therefore find the less benefit by the Prayers and thanksgiving, which they make with Others (they being in great likelihood made but in hypocrisy) or which Others make for them.
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Euery mans owne soule best knowes what cause hee hath of thankes, better then others,
Every men own soul best knows what cause he hath of thanks, better then Others,
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and accordingly let him professe it, though there bee not many which will be brought to it.
and accordingly let him profess it, though there be not many which will be brought to it.
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And of Deboras first words in the song wherein shee stirred vp the Israelites to praise God,
And of Deborah First words in the song wherein she stirred up the Israelites to praise God,
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Vers. 4. Lord, when thou wentest out of Seir, when thou departed out of the field of Edom, the earth trembled,
Vers. 4. Lord, when thou wentest out of Seir, when thou departed out of the field of Edom, the earth trembled,
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and the heauens rained, the clouds also dropped water. and the heavens reigned, the Clouds also dropped water.
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5. The mountaines melted before the Lord, as did that Sinai before the Lord God of Israel.
5. The Mountains melted before the Lord, as did that Sinai before the Lord God of Israel.
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6. In the daies of Shamgar the son of Anath, in the daies of Iael, the high waies were vnoccupied,
6. In the days of Shamgar the son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the high ways were unoccupied,
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and the trauellers walked through by waies. 7 The townes were not inhabited:
and the travellers walked through by ways. 7 The Towns were not inhabited:
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they decayed, I say, in Israel, till I Debora came vp, who rose vp a mother in Israel. they decayed, I say, in Israel, till I Deborah Come up, who rose up a mother in Israel.
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IN the first of these two verses, which also containe the beginning of their song, Debora setteth downe the Lords great mercy in one example to her forefathers the people of Israel, which had been shewed long before:
IN the First of these two Verses, which also contain the beginning of their song, Deborah sets down the lords great mercy in one Exampl to her Forefathers the people of Israel, which had been showed long before:
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in the latter two, shee maketh mention of his goodnesse toward them at that very time present.
in the latter two, she makes mention of his Goodness towards them At that very time present.
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In the great deliuerance mentioned in the former chapter, but more particularly to speake of both,
In the great deliverance mentioned in the former chapter, but more particularly to speak of both,
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and to begin with the first in the fourth and fifth verses, we are to know, that this story mentioned by her, containeth the acts that were done by the Lord,
and to begin with the First in the fourth and fifth Verses, we Are to know, that this story mentioned by her, Containeth the acts that were done by the Lord,
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after he brought the people of Israel beyond mount Seir, when Israel (38. yeeres after their going out of Egypt into the desert) were come neare to the land of Canaan:
After he brought the people of Israel beyond mount Seir, when Israel (38. Years After their going out of Egypt into the desert) were come near to the land of Canaan:
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namely, how wonderfully the Lord tooke part with his people there, and ioyned himselfe vnto them against their enemies.
namely, how wonderfully the Lord took part with his people there, and joined himself unto them against their enemies.
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For he going with them in a pillar of fire and a cloud, did terrifie their enemies the Ammorites in such wise, that though the Israelites were vnexperienced in warre,
For he going with them in a pillar of fire and a cloud, did terrify their enemies the Amorites in such wise, that though the Israelites were unexperienced in war,
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and strangers there, and were weake and vnfit also for such worke, yet their enemies could not resist them:
and Strangers there, and were weak and unfit also for such work, yet their enemies could not resist them:
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and not onely so, but she saith, that the Lord cast such a feare vpon them,
and not only so, but she Says, that the Lord cast such a Fear upon them,
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as if the earth had trembled, and great stormes and tempests had been cast downe from the clouds,
as if the earth had trembled, and great storms and tempests had been cast down from the Clouds,
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and as if the mountaines had melted, and been shaken.
and as if the Mountains had melted, and been shaken.
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By these allegoricall speeches she describeth the feare that was smitten into the Amorites at Israels comming neare them,
By these allegorical Speeches she Describeth the Fear that was smitten into the amorites At Israel's coming near them,
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when the Lord brought them out of Egypt.
when the Lord brought them out of Egypt.
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And further shee addeth to the same end, that euen as mount Sinai (for so it must bee vnderstood,
And further she adds to the same end, that even as mount Sinai (for so it must be understood,
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though the word (like as) bee not expressed) at the Lords comming downe vpon it, was shaken and moued;
though the word (like as) be not expressed) At the lords coming down upon it, was shaken and moved;
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as commonly this is reckoned to be one, that he brought them out of Aegypt thorow the fearefull wildernesse to Canaan, in many other places of the Scripture:
as commonly this is reckoned to be one, that he brought them out of Egypt thorough the fearful Wilderness to Canaan, in many other places of the Scripture:
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her meaning is, to declare that hee shewed not this fauour now of late onely to them who liued at that time,
her meaning is, to declare that he showed not this favour now of late only to them who lived At that time,
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but of old and long agoe also to his people in former ages, as they stood in need of his aide diuersly,
but of old and long ago also to his people in former ages, as they stood in need of his aid diversely,
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and that for their sakes also.
and that for their sakes also.
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And if wee obserue the Scriptures, (which are a glasse of Gods administration and gouerning of his Church) we shall see that there is little mention made of other nations of the earth,
And if we observe the Scriptures, (which Are a glass of God's administration and governing of his Church) we shall see that there is little mention made of other Nations of the earth,
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or their affaires, but the bent of them is wholly (as it were with a streight line) directed to the Churches vse and benefit,
or their affairs, but the bent of them is wholly (as it were with a straight line) directed to the Churches use and benefit,
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as either to punish or blesse them for his people sake. To this his Church all his workes of loue, mercie, iustice, wisedome, prouidence, are referred:
as either to Punish or bless them for his people sake. To this his Church all his works of love, mercy, Justice, Wisdom, providence, Are referred:
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for though God be the Sauiour of all, yet especially of the faithfull in his Church.
for though God be the Saviour of all, yet especially of the faithful in his Church.
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From whence wee are to learne, that God hath in all ages bin bountifull and gracious to his Church, as well as now;
From whence we Are to Learn, that God hath in all ages been bountiful and gracious to his Church, as well as now;
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euen to our forefathers in their daies, and so from age to age as it is written, his mercie endureth for euer.
even to our Forefathers in their days, and so from age to age as it is written, his mercy Endureth for ever.
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For it hath been deare to him, as the spouse or bride to the Bridegrome.
For it hath been deer to him, as the spouse or bride to the Bridegroom.
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And his loue hath been more hot then fire that cannot be quenched with much water.
And his love hath been more hight then fire that cannot be quenched with much water.
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And to this end, hee hath been so affected to it, that it might know that he loueth it: as hee saith in Exodus:
And to this end, he hath been so affected to it, that it might know that he loves it: as he Says in Exodus:
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If ye will diligently attend to my voice, and keepe my couenant, ye shall be my chiefe treasure in all the earth, If you will diligently attend to my voice, and keep my Covenant, you shall be my chief treasure in all the earth,
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though all the earth be mine. though all the earth be mine.
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A doctrine most needfull to be made vse of among vs, seeing his people be as deare to him now,
A Doctrine most needful to be made use of among us, seeing his people be as deer to him now,
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as in any age past, and he did neuer so cleerely testifie his loue to his Church in any generation heretofore since Christ,
as in any age past, and he did never so clearly testify his love to his Church in any generation heretofore since christ,
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or before, as hee hath done to this.
or before, as he hath done to this.
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And if it were beleeued, and wee throughly perswaded of it, there were nothing like to draw vs more neerely to Christ,
And if it were believed, and we thoroughly persuaded of it, there were nothing like to draw us more nearly to christ,
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nor to set our hearts and delight vpon him, then the oft and due meditation and thinking on it:
nor to Set our hearts and delight upon him, then the oft and due meditation and thinking on it:
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whether we speake of those who are in Christ alreadie, or of such as lie yet in vnbeliefe, to draw and perswade them.
whither we speak of those who Are in christ already, or of such as lie yet in unbelief, to draw and persuade them.
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For these should be better incouraged by many degrees more then they be now, to labour to taste how good the Lord is:
For these should be better encouraged by many Degrees more then they be now, to labour to taste how good the Lord is:
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and they who haue alreadie begun, should breake through all lets and difficulties (which doe much hold them backe) farre more easily then now they doe, to be vnited more neerely vnto him their head.
and they who have already begun, should break through all lets and difficulties (which do much hold them back) Far more Easily then now they do, to be united more nearly unto him their head.
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Whereas it may be spoken with griefe, that in stead hereof, many professing well, euen where Gods loue is made knowne, doe cleaue to the pleasures of sin, profits and preferments, howsoeuer come by, rather then to striue to enter in at the streight gate:
Whereas it may be spoken with grief, that in stead hereof, many professing well, even where God's love is made known, do cleave to the pleasures of since, profits and preferments, howsoever come by, rather then to strive to enter in At the straight gate:
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and the best are too backward, considering that if we haue any treasure in heauen, our hearts must needs be there also set on heauenly things:
and the best Are too backward, considering that if we have any treasure in heaven, our hearts must needs be there also Set on heavenly things:
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but they who mind earthly things aboue other, which should be all in all with them,
but they who mind earthly things above other, which should be all in all with them,
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and doe as seldome thinke rightly of either of both, and yet would be thought to doe otherwise, are no beautie but a blemish to the Christian life.
and do as seldom think rightly of either of both, and yet would be Thought to do otherwise, Are no beauty but a blemish to the Christian life.
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Oh how lamentable is it then, that so many still remaine! (as the old world out of the Arke,
O how lamentable is it then, that so many still remain! (as the old world out of the Ark,
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and the latter world out of the Common-wealth of Israel) so these euen as aliants from the Church.
and the latter world out of the Commonwealth of Israel) so these even as aliants from the Church.
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For though all crie, The Church, The Church, because they heare there is no mercie, blessing,
For though all cry, The Church, The Church, Because they hear there is no mercy, blessing,
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or saluation out of the Church; yet as if Baptisme were sufficient, they seeke not the priuiledges of the Church;
or salvation out of the Church; yet as if Baptism were sufficient, they seek not the privileges of the Church;
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effectuall calling, faith, charitie and sanctification, and the fruites thereof;
effectual calling, faith, charity and sanctification, and the fruits thereof;
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and therefore they are still little better then the scumme and ofscouring of the common band of the wicked;
and Therefore they Are still little better then the scum and offscouring of the Common band of the wicked;
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who hauing no title, no promise, no God, no hope, but are out of Gods precinct and gouernment:
who having no title, no promise, no God, no hope, but Are out of God's precinct and government:
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and therefore wee may say of these, The Church is wanting in the Church. All Gods mercie, and whatsoeuer is excellent in him, are out of their reach;
and Therefore we may say of these, The Church is wanting in the Church. All God's mercy, and whatsoever is excellent in him, Are out of their reach;
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no such priuiledges appertaine vnto them, because they are not separated from the wicked, whom the soule of the Lord abhorreth.
no such privileges appertain unto them, Because they Are not separated from the wicked, whom the soul of the Lord abhorreth.
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Againe, in that God made the enemies afraid of his people at their comming thither, it was his great loue toward them to honour them so highly among those who contemned and hated them:
Again, in that God made the enemies afraid of his people At their coming thither, it was his great love towards them to honour them so highly among those who contemned and hated them:
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and if hee had not so fauoured and taken part with them, they had been vtterly discouraged, and ouerwhelmed by them.
and if he had not so favoured and taken part with them, they had been utterly discouraged, and overwhelmed by them.
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and therfore he cast the dread of his people vpon them, as here it is said.
and Therefore he cast the dread of his people upon them, as Here it is said.
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And yet will they not come to agreement with God, by iudging themselues, that so they may not bee iudged of him,
And yet will they not come to agreement with God, by judging themselves, that so they may not be judged of him,
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And he would teach vs thereby, that though his children be basely esteemed, and contemptible among the prophane worldlings, who are busily set to follow their pleasures and profits, scorning religion as too base for them,
And he would teach us thereby, that though his children be basely esteemed, and contemptible among the profane worldlings, who Are busily Set to follow their pleasures and profits, scorning Religion as too base for them,
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yet he makes them oft afraid of them, when it pleaseth him, and their consciences doe accuse them, that seeing their own waies are euill,
yet he makes them oft afraid of them, when it Pleases him, and their Consciences do accuse them, that seeing their own ways Are evil,
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and that the others good, & do please him, that they shall come to iudgement, when the other shall lift vp their heads and reioyce.
and that the Others good, & do please him, that they shall come to judgement, when the other shall lift up their Heads and rejoice.
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I herefore it is said, that Herod feared Iohn Baptist, and when he had beheaded him,
I Therefore it is said, that Herod feared John Baptist, and when he had beheaded him,
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yet hearing that Christs fame was great a little after, hee was afraid that he had been Iohn, and that he was risen againe from the dead, to be reuenged of him.
yet hearing that Christ fame was great a little After, he was afraid that he had been John, and that he was risen again from the dead, to be revenged of him.
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So when the iudgement of God fell vpon Ananias and Saphira for their dissembling, and the people saw that God did honour his Apostles,
So when the judgement of God fell upon Ananias and Sapphira for their dissembling, and the people saw that God did honour his Apostles,
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and magnifie their ministerie among many, it is said that great feare came vpon the wicked, who knew that they liued not after the Apostles doctrine, neither liked their course:
and magnify their Ministry among many, it is said that great Fear Come upon the wicked, who knew that they lived not After the Apostles Doctrine, neither liked their course:
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insomuch, as they durst not through an accusing conscience, ioyne themselues to them whom God honoured,
insomuch, as they durst not through an accusing conscience, join themselves to them whom God honoured,
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for feare least they should haue been brought foorth openly, and bewrayed by some iudgement of God,
for Fear lest they should have been brought forth openly, and bewrayed by Some judgement of God,
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for their halting, as Ananias was.
for their halting, as Ananias was.
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So Felix though he were Pauls Iudge, yet trembled, and was afraid, when hee heard him boldly to preach of iustice and temperance, meete for his place,
So Felix though he were Paul's Judge, yet trembled, and was afraid, when he herd him boldly to preach of Justice and temperance, meet for his place,
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but farre from him, and of the iudgement to come; and yet Paul himselfe was then without all feare thereof.
but Far from him, and of the judgement to come; and yet Paul himself was then without all Fear thereof.
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Sehon and Og trembled, and were afraid, to see the high hand and outstretched arme of the Lord, wherewith Israel was carried.Sihon and Og trembled, and were afraid, to see the high hand and outstretched arm of the Lord, wherewith Israel was carried.
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It was not for naught, that the Lord expostulated so with the man who came among those that were bidden to the feast, not hauing on his wedding garment:
It was not for nought, that the Lord expostulated so with the man who Come among those that were bidden to the feast, not having on his wedding garment:
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saying vnto him, What doest thou here without it? for the man was euen speechlesse,
saying unto him, What dost thou Here without it? for the man was even speechless,
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and could not for feare and astonishment vtter his words.
and could not for Fear and astonishment utter his words.
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The Lord will haue all such to know, that the companie of his faithfull people is not for the prophane, and for scorners;
The Lord will have all such to know, that the company of his faithful people is not for the profane, and for Scorner's;
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by the which example, and many other such, he hath (as it were) put a bridle in the mouthes of many, that though they despise Gods people,
by the which Exampl, and many other such, he hath (as it were) put a bridle in the mouths of many, that though they despise God's people,
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yet they shall not be without feare of them:
yet they shall not be without Fear of them:
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And hath it not been seene in the late persecution of the Protestants in this land in the time of Poperie, which some yet aliue can testifie to be true, that many of the persecutors were more terrified in hearing their answers to them,
And hath it not been seen in the late persecution of the Protestants in this land in the time of Popery, which Some yet alive can testify to be true, that many of the persecutors were more terrified in hearing their answers to them,
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and beholding the boldnes and courage that was in them, then the Martyrs themselues were terrified by their sentence of death read and pronounced against them.
and beholding the boldness and courage that was in them, then the Martyrs themselves were terrified by their sentence of death read and pronounced against them.
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And be we no lesse assured of this, that many ill disposed people, who would wish that there were neither God,
And be we no less assured of this, that many ill disposed people, who would wish that there were neither God,
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nor iudgement, nor any better liuers then themselues, yet they are constrained of times to say, the godly life is best,
nor judgement, nor any better livers then themselves, yet they Are constrained of times to say, the godly life is best,
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and yet fret to see it in the practisers of it, being void of it themselues.
and yet fret to see it in the practisers of it, being void of it themselves.
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Oh therefore, happie is the people whose God is the Lord Iehoua, and blessed are they that haue him for their King.
O Therefore, happy is the people whose God is the Lord Iehoua, and blessed Are they that have him for their King.
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And let this vphold, content, and delight all such, though they seeme to be the vilest and most miserable of all other, God will not forget their longing to be dissolued,
And let this uphold, content, and delight all such, though they seem to be the Vilest and most miserable of all other, God will not forget their longing to be dissolved,
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and to be with him, and know they, while they doe so, their worst day in the week shall be farre better,
and to be with him, and know they, while they do so, their worst day in the Week shall be Far better,
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then the others best in the yeere.
then the Others best in the year.
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And howle ye despisers, and tremble and vanish away, for that ye see, great is their portion, whom ye hate, with the Almightie,
And howl you despisers, and tremble and vanish away, for that you see, great is their portion, whom you hate, with the Almighty,
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and your selues cast out of his fauour and habitation;
and your selves cast out of his favour and habitation;
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and euen so in your aduersitie & day of Gods visiting you (as Diues in hell had sense thereof) ye doe acknowledge it.
and even so in your adversity & day of God's visiting you (as Diues in hell had sense thereof) you do acknowledge it.
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The old world scoffed at Noah his building the Arke, till the flood came, and then his former preaching terrified them.
The old world scoffed At Noah his building the Ark, till the flood Come, and then his former preaching terrified them.
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In like manner, I say, if we walked in our innocencie with vprightnes and reuerence among men, the Lord would worke astonishment in the wicked and reprobates,
In like manner, I say, if we walked in our innocence with uprightness and Reverence among men, the Lord would work astonishment in the wicked and Reprobates,
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and the very godlinesse of his people should conuince and amase the beholders and contemners, as Pharaos troopes were, when they said, The Lord fighteth against vs for Israel.
and the very godliness of his people should convince and amaze the beholders and contemners, as Pharaohs troops were, when they said, The Lord fights against us for Israel.
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The next verses I referre to be handled in the next Sermon.
The next Verses I refer to be handled in the next Sermon.
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THE THIRTIE ONE SERMON ON THE FIFTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. NOw (to goe forward) these two next verses are the sixth and seuenth:
THE THIRTIE ONE SERMON ON THE FIFTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. NOw (to go forward) these two next Verses Are the sixth and Seventh:
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wherein is set downe their late receiued fauour of God, as in the two former verses, his loue of old to their fathers hath been spoken of.
wherein is Set down their late received favour of God, as in the two former Verses, his love of old to their Father's hath been spoken of.
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In these two, to the end that this their deliuerance by the Lord may be seene to be the greater,
In these two, to the end that this their deliverance by the Lord may be seen to be the greater,
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and his loue to them, she laieth out the desolation that they were in before the victorie, that one contrarie might the better be seene by the other.
and his love to them, she Layeth out the desolation that they were in before the victory, that one contrary might the better be seen by the other.
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The holy Ghost therefore sheweth, in what afflicted state the Church of God was by reason of their sinne,
The holy Ghost Therefore shows, in what afflicted state the Church of God was by reason of their sin,
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and that from the death of Ehud till Debora got the full victorie.
and that from the death of Ehud till Deborah god the full victory.
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For though Shamger and Iael did worthily and valiantly in their place, yet Israel was sore oppressed after the death of the one,
For though Shamger and Jael did worthily and valiantly in their place, yet Israel was soar oppressed After the death of the one,
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and before the great act of the other;
and before the great act of the other;
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so as passage by the high waies, traffique, iudgement, and habitation in their villages, were intercepted vntill now:
so as passage by the high ways, traffic, judgement, and habitation in their villages, were intercepted until now:
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and Israel was constrained to keepe themselues in strong and well fenced Cities, vnlesse they would become a prey to the Canaanites.
and Israel was constrained to keep themselves in strong and well fenced Cities, unless they would become a prey to the Canaanites.
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And this oppression continued by Iabin, till Debora was raised vp by God, and till her gouernment began.
And this oppression continued by Iabin, till Deborah was raised up by God, and till her government began.
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Of Iael we reade not of any great thing that she did before, neither is it like that she had done any,
Of Jael we read not of any great thing that she did before, neither is it like that she had done any,
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because she had peace with Iabin, and Sisera also fled to her as to a trustie friend,
Because she had peace with Iabin, and Sisera also fled to her as to a trusty friend,
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and therefore it is like that she is named with Shamger for honour sake, because shee liued in these troublesome and dangerous times,
and Therefore it is like that she is nam with Shamger for honour sake, Because she lived in these troublesome and dangerous times,
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and because shee did one worthy peece of seruice afterwards.
and Because she did one worthy piece of service afterwards.
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And heere by these calamities of the people of Israel, and the desolation that they had been in,
And Here by these calamities of the people of Israel, and the desolation that they had been in,
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when all good liberties and pleasant things were taken from them, it is right worthie our consideration, to thinke what a fauour of God it is, that together with the true preaching of the Gospell, all the forementioned commodities are enioyed of vs;
when all good Liberties and pleasant things were taken from them, it is right worthy our consideration, to think what a favour of God it is, that together with the true preaching of the Gospel, all the forementioned commodities Are enjoyed of us;
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namely, outward peace in the land, and that we may dwell safely vnder our vine and figge tree, and may eate of the fat,
namely, outward peace in the land, and that we may dwell safely under our vine and fig tree, and may eat of the fat,
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and drinke of the sweet, that wee may safely trauell and passe throughout all places and countries of this dominion, by the protection of good lawes,
and drink of the sweet, that we may safely travel and pass throughout all places and countries of this dominion, by the protection of good laws,
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and that we haue exchange of our commodities with the benefit of good neighbourhood, and husbandry, to the preseruation of our liues,
and that we have exchange of our commodities with the benefit of good neighbourhood, and Husbandry, to the preservation of our lives,
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and the maintaining of our families, &c. All these this people had been depriued of;
and the maintaining of our families, etc. All these this people had been deprived of;
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whereas the want of any of them would soone driue vs to complaine heauily, and cry out.
whereas the want of any of them would soon driven us to complain heavily, and cry out.
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Oh we do little consider how deepely, yea how infinitely wee are bound to to the Lord for these liberties,
O we do little Consider how deeply, yea how infinitely we Are bound to to the Lord for these Liberties,
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and for the great good wee may reape and enioy thereby.
and for the great good we may reap and enjoy thereby.
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And yet these many good things which the Lord hath vsually bestowed vpon vs, and daily doth, (blessed bee his holy name therefore) wee thinke because all the land enioyeth them as well as our selues, wee owe no speciall duty of acknowledging them, more then we see the most doe, which is not worth the speaking of;
And yet these many good things which the Lord hath usually bestowed upon us, and daily does, (blessed be his holy name Therefore) we think Because all the land Enjoyeth them as well as our selves, we owe no special duty of acknowledging them, more then we see the most do, which is not worth the speaking of;
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nay we looke for them by due and good right;
nay we look for them by due and good right;
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and which is worst of all) many do spend them wastfully, and to the maintaining and encreasing of diuers sinnes among them, which we durst not do if wealth and quietnesse were wanting:
and which is worst of all) many do spend them wastefully, and to the maintaining and increasing of diverse Sins among them, which we durst not do if wealth and quietness were wanting:
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so truly the Wise man speaketh of one of them;
so truly the Wise man speaks of one of them;
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[ the rich mans riches are his strong city, and as an high wall in his imagination.
[ the rich men riches Are his strong City, and as an high wall in his imagination.
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And in a word, we haue so little leisure to thinke of God his goodnesse, that by abusing his benefits wee hast to bring vpon our selues the same misery which these were in, vnder,
And in a word, we have so little leisure to think of God his Goodness, that by abusing his benefits we hast to bring upon our selves the same misery which these were in, under,
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and especially after this Shamgar, and before God stirred vp this Debora among them. Oh, how doe we prouoke our good God to cast vs into some fore calamities,
and especially After this Shamgar, and before God stirred up this Deborah among them. O, how do we provoke our good God to cast us into Some before calamities,
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as they heere were in, that we might cry to him by feeling the smart thereof,
as they Here were in, that we might cry to him by feeling the smart thereof,
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as some daily doe, whom God would haue to bee examples to the rest, lest many should tast of their diet? but fearefull it is for all this, to see how few are the better for all the iudgements of God that bee vpon themselues,
as Some daily doe, whom God would have to be Examples to the rest, lest many should taste of their diet? but fearful it is for all this, to see how few Are the better for all the Judgments of God that be upon themselves,
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or that they behold others for the same sinnes which they both commit boldly, but runne on till their course come to suffer (yet) worse and heauier things at Gods hands for them.
or that they behold Others for the same Sins which they both commit boldly, but run on till their course come to suffer (yet) Worse and Heavier things At God's hands for them.
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But while wee cannot amend it in others, let vs bewaile it in them, which is a right property of true loue;
But while we cannot amend it in Others, let us bewail it in them, which is a right property of true love;
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praying also for them, and for our owne parts;
praying also for them, and for our own parts;
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let this example of these their calamities, so many and grieuous as haue been spoken of, cause vs to account of Gods goodnesse so highly, in withholding them from vs, that they may make vs fruitfull thereby in euery good worke, especially seeing wee haue many other good encouragements thereto:
let this Exampl of these their calamities, so many and grievous as have been spoken of, cause us to account of God's Goodness so highly, in withholding them from us, that they may make us fruitful thereby in every good work, especially seeing we have many other good encouragements thereto:
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and also for that when wee want them, we say wee can doe little good without them.
and also for that when we want them, we say we can do little good without them.
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But now in that she addeth, Till I, euen I Debora arose ] we must take it farre otherwise then it soundeth;
But now in that she adds, Till I, even I Deborah arose ] we must take it Far otherwise then it soundeth;
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not ascribing her words to a passion of womanish impotencie and boasting, much lesse to a contempt of Barak, who was the instrument of the victorie, as well as her selfe;
not ascribing her words to a passion of womanish impotency and boasting, much less to a contempt of Barak, who was the Instrument of the victory, as well as her self;
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The next is out of the words which follow immediately in the same verse, which are these;
The next is out of the words which follow immediately in the same verse, which Are these;
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but to the heauenly exaltation of her spirit, lifted vp pathetically to praise the Lord for the great deliuerance wrought by her:
but to the heavenly exaltation of her Spirit, lifted up pathetically to praise the Lord for the great deliverance wrought by her:
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as we see the like in Dauid, in the Psalmes; Paul, and others.
as we see the like in David, in the Psalms; Paul, and Others.
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And this deliuerance being wrought by Debora, teacheth, that al the forementioned calamities, being remoued from the people, by her their gouernour at that time, it teacheth I say, what great things the Lord worketh by the Magistrate and gouernour,
And this deliverance being wrought by Deborah, Teaches, that all the forementioned calamities, being removed from the people, by her their governor At that time, it Teaches I say, what great things the Lord works by the Magistrate and governor,
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as he did by her, shee being at that time the same to the people, euen their Iudge in Israel.
as he did by her, she being At that time the same to the people, even their Judge in Israel.
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But indeed this is done especially when they are zealous for Gods matters, and doe their duties in their places,
But indeed this is done especially when they Are zealous for God's matters, and do their duties in their places,
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and haue the spirit and affection of her, euen to be mother like vnto the people, who as shee gaue counsell to her inferiours,
and have the Spirit and affection of her, even to be mother like unto the people, who as she gave counsel to her inferiors,
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as a mother to her children, being a Prophetesse, and deliuered them from their enemies, being their Iudge:
as a mother to her children, being a Prophetess, and Delivered them from their enemies, being their Judge:
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So they being set ouer them, as guides and Magistrates, should bee vnto them who are committed to their charge,
So they being Set over them, as guides and Magistrates, should be unto them who Are committed to their charge,
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euen like minded to her, to wit, to haue care that they may be taught,
even like minded to her, to wit, to have care that they may be taught,
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though they be themselues no Prophets, by such as are furnished of God to that purpose:
though they be themselves no prophets, by such as Are furnished of God to that purpose:
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and with a motherly care to protect them from iniurie and wrong, and to turne the edge of the sword against their enemies.
and with a motherly care to Pact them from injury and wrong, and to turn the edge of the sword against their enemies.
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And thus much of Gods mercies of old, and lately shewed on his people, as in these 4. verses hath been declared. But it followeth.
And thus much of God's Mercies of old, and lately showed on his people, as in these 4. Verses hath been declared. But it follows.
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Vers. 8. They chose new gods, then was warre in the gates. Was there a shield or speare seene among the forty thousands of Israel?
Vers. 8. They chosen new God's, then was war in the gates. Was there a shield or spear seen among the forty thousands of Israel?
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9. Mine heart is set on the gouernours of Israel, and on them that are willing among the people, praise ye the Lord.
9. Mine heart is Set on the Governors of Israel, and on them that Are willing among the people, praise you the Lord.
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10. Speake ye that ride on white Asses, ye that dwell by Middin, and that walke by the way.
10. Speak you that ride on white Asses, you that dwell by Middin, and that walk by the Way.
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11. For the wife of the archers appeased among the drawers of water: there shall they rehearse the righteousnesse of the Lord, his righteousnesse towards his townes:
11. For the wife of the archers appeased among the drawers of water: there shall they rehearse the righteousness of the Lord, his righteousness towards his Towns:
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then did the people of the Lord goe downe to the gates. then did the people of the Lord go down to the gates.
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THe holy story hauing set downe the peoples deliuerance out of their great calamity and oppression from Siseras army, goeth on in this eighth verse,
THe holy story having Set down the peoples deliverance out of their great calamity and oppression from Siseras army, Goes on in this eighth verse,
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and sheweth the cause why they were cast vpon them, and that was for their idolatry, by meanes whereof (it is said) they had no heart to take vp weapon, no not any of them throughout all the tribes, against their enemies.
and shows the cause why they were cast upon them, and that was for their idolatry, by means whereof (it is said) they had no heart to take up weapon, no not any of them throughout all the tribes, against their enemies.
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In the next three verses, all sorts are stirred vp and called to praise God, that tooke benefit by the victory and deliuerance,
In the next three Verses, all sorts Are stirred up and called to praise God, that took benefit by the victory and deliverance,
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as shall bee particularly shewed, when I shall come vnto them by the order of the text.
as shall be particularly showed, when I shall come unto them by the order of the text.
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Now to begin with the eighth verse, Barak and Debora vtter this in this part of their song, that then the warre began to oppresse the Iewes,
Now to begin with the eighth verse, Barak and Deborah utter this in this part of their song, that then the war began to oppress the Iewes,
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and the enemies to besiege their cities and gates, where they held their iudgement seates, when they had turned to idolatry:
and the enemies to besiege their cities and gates, where they held their judgement seats, when they had turned to idolatry:
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so that this was the cause of their grieuous punishment.
so that this was the cause of their grievous punishment.
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By the which we may see how greatly God is displeased with men, when they will runne after the sins that they haue been forewarned of,
By the which we may see how greatly God is displeased with men, when they will run After the Sins that they have been forewarned of,
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and commanded to take heede of; (euen the sinnes which his soule abhorreth) as Israel had oft times been admonished of this Idolatry.
and commanded to take heed of; (even the Sins which his soul abhorreth) as Israel had oft times been admonished of this Idolatry.
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The Lord will not put it vp at their hands.
The Lord will not put it up At their hands.
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And who can denie, but that it standeth with most sound reason, that when men, who are but vile wormes, shall thus boldly kicke vp their heele against their maker, they should smart for it,
And who can deny, but that it Stands with most found reason, that when men, who Are but vile worms, shall thus boldly kick up their heel against their maker, they should smart for it,
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and not be suffered to commit such insolencie against him vnpunished? And therfore he gaue vs examples hereof in the Apostate Angels, which kept not their place that he set them in,
and not be suffered to commit such insolency against him unpunished? And Therefore he gave us Examples hereof in the Apostate Angels, which kept not their place that he Set them in,
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and therefore that he threw them downe for their disobedience:
and Therefore that he threw them down for their disobedience:
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and in our first parents whom hee draue out of Paradise, when they hauing so great liberty,
and in our First Parents whom he drove out of Paradise, when they having so great liberty,
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as they might haue eaten of any fruit in the garden except one tree;
as they might have eaten of any fruit in the garden except one tree;
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yet counted all little, in respect of that which was forbidden them, and stood on thornes, till they had cast behinde them the commandement of God,
yet counted all little, in respect of that which was forbidden them, and stood on thorns, till they had cast behind them the Commandment of God,
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and eaten of that forbidden fruit also.
and eaten of that forbidden fruit also.
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Now if God spared not the Angels, and our first parents, who were innocent before that their fall, what may other offenders looke for? whose sinnes are as the haires of our head in number?
Now if God spared not the Angels, and our First Parents, who were innocent before that their fallen, what may other offenders look for? whose Sins Are as the hairs of our head in number?
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And in that he dealeth not thus with wilfull transgressors at this day, it is not for that he should be vniust or carnall in so doing,
And in that he deals not thus with wilful transgressors At this day, it is not for that he should be unjust or carnal in so doing,
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but he beareth much with them, as all may easily see, and is patient toward them, to this end that be may thereby bring them to repentance;
but he bears much with them, as all may Easily see, and is patient towards them, to this end that be may thereby bring them to Repentance;
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which if any abuse, they pay for all their boldnesse in the end;
which if any abuse, they pay for all their boldness in the end;
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in so much that hee who speedeth best, shall haue small cause to brag of his winnings.
in so much that he who speedeth best, shall have small cause to brag of his winnings.
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And yet he shoaleth out some one of an hundred, heere and there, (not many indeed in comparison of those who haue offended in that kind) whom he striketh by and by with deadly blowes,
And yet he shoaleth out Some one of an hundred, Here and there, (not many indeed in comparison of those who have offended in that kind) whom he striketh by and by with deadly blows,
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and setteth him on the stage, to publish, as it were, by his wofull example to all the rest; (though he bare longer with some other,
and sets him on the stage, to publish, as it were, by his woeful Exampl to all the rest; (though he bore longer with Some other,
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for the cause before alleaged, what he might doe to them, yea and in perfect iustice execute vpon them.
for the cause before alleged, what he might do to them, yea and in perfect Justice execute upon them.
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And therefore let all that are wise take warning, while they hold a good course, to continue it,
And Therefore let all that Are wise take warning, while they hold a good course, to continue it,
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and they that are out of it, hast speedily vnto it:
and they that Are out of it, hast speedily unto it:
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and let none tempt God boldly, to doe that which he forbiddeth, for he will not be mocked, they shall pay deare for their so doing.
and let none tempt God boldly, to do that which he forbiddeth, for he will not be mocked, they shall pay deer for their so doing.
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And yet though God spare them from outward warre and iudgements for a time, yet as the Prophet Esay speaketh, that there is no peace to the vngodly;
And yet though God spare them from outward war and Judgments for a time, yet as the Prophet Isaiah speaks, that there is no peace to the ungodly;
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so they may be sure they shall haue warre with him in their minds.
so they may be sure they shall have war with him in their minds.
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And let all praise God, to whom he giueth an heart to shunne the euill and sinnes of the time in which they liue.
And let all praise God, to whom he gives an heart to shun the evil and Sins of the time in which they live.
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And for the idolatry of the Church of Rome, I may say most of the Papists doe wilfully and malitiously erre against the truth;
And for the idolatry of the Church of Rome, I may say most of the Papists do wilfully and maliciously err against the truth;
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and some for their pompe and bellie, and many doe it of meere superstition, and blind deuotion,
and Some for their pomp and belly, and many do it of mere Superstition, and blind devotion,
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and custome, as they receiued it of their forefathers;
and custom, as they received it of their Forefathers;
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seeing they that least offend therein among the rest, doe put Christ out of office in their seruice they giue him,
seeing they that least offend therein among the rest, do put christ out of office in their service they give him,
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and honour him as their King, but with a crowne of thornes, and a scepter of a reed in his hand;
and honour him as their King, but with a crown of thorns, and a sceptre of a reed in his hand;
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bee it knowne vnto them, that their damnation sleepeth not, their wee is at hand:
be it known unto them, that their damnation Sleepeth not, their we is At hand:
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And that they may partly gather by the vncomfortable, yea fearefull death of many Papists and great masters,
And that they may partly gather by the uncomfortable, yea fearful death of many Papists and great Masters,
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and maintainers of popery who for all the boldnes in their life time, whereby they beare out matters;
and maintainers of popery who for all the boldness in their life time, whereby they bear out matters;
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yet when they must die, some cry out they are vndone, other cry out of their religion:
yet when they must die, Some cry out they Are undone, other cry out of their Religion:
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and but for the hardnesse of their hearts, it would be seene in more of them.
and but for the hardness of their hearts, it would be seen in more of them.
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And no maruell, seeing they try not their estate what it is? This being obserued, that the greatest offenders among them shall smart most.
And no marvel, seeing they try not their estate what it is? This being observed, that the greatest offenders among them shall smart most.
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But yet this I will say, that for all their deuotion and fast cleauing to the Church of Rome,
But yet this I will say, that for all their devotion and fast cleaving to the Church of Rome,
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but they are blamed here for remaining in ships.
but they Are blamed Here for remaining in ships.
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if it please God, that if they might bee brought to heare the sermons of learned and religious preachers,
if it please God, that if they might be brought to hear the Sermons of learned and religious Preachers,
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and to admit of their conferences, many of them would renounce that trumpery, as standing vpon rotten props,
and to admit of their conferences, many of them would renounce that trumpery, as standing upon rotten props,
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and embrace the truth of the Gospell stablished so strongly.
and embrace the truth of the Gospel established so strongly.
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And further, in that it is said that they could not take vp a weapon against their enemies;
And further, in that it is said that they could not take up a weapon against their enemies;
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no, they had no heart to handle shield or speare, because of their sinne, as idolatry, and other enormities;
no, they had no heart to handle shield or spear, Because of their sin, as idolatry, and other enormities;
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it plainely shewes, that mens sinne turneth euery thing out of course against them, and contrary to the nature, vse and end,
it plainly shows, that men's sin turns every thing out of course against them, and contrary to the nature, use and end,
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for the which it is created and appointed of God:
for the which it is created and appointed of God:
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euen as this people durst not take weapon in hand to fight for their liues, their consciences accusing them, that God would be against them.
even as this people durst not take weapon in hand to fight for their lives, their Consciences accusing them, that God would be against them.
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Wherefore is the weapon ordained, but for a mans defence against his enemie? and why hath God giuen courage to man,
Wherefore is the weapon ordained, but for a men defence against his enemy? and why hath God given courage to man,
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but that at such a time, I meane of warre, and other necessity, it might be put to vse? But behold heere was neither of both imployed or set a worke, any more then if they had not been at all.
but that At such a time, I mean of war, and other necessity, it might be put to use? But behold Here was neither of both employed or Set a work, any more then if they had not been At all.
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When Achan had troubled Israel, by taking the execrable thing, the Lord tels Ioshua, that therefore they could not stand before their enemies.
When achan had troubled Israel, by taking the execrable thing, the Lord tells Ioshua, that Therefore they could not stand before their enemies.
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How much more if they themselues had sinned? Oh mens sinnes turneth plenty into want, courage into timerousnesse, and fainting of heart;
How much more if they themselves had sinned? O men's Sins turns plenty into want, courage into timerousnesse, and fainting of heart;
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and light into darkenesse, and all out of kind.
and Light into darkness, and all out of kind.
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Behold what it did in Ieroboam; when hee stretched out his arme against the Prophet of God,
Behold what it did in Jeroboam; when he stretched out his arm against the Prophet of God,
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for reprouing him for his idolatry at Bethel, his arme was immediately withered and dried vp, that he could not draw it in againe.
for reproving him for his idolatry At Bethel, his arm was immediately withered and dried up, that he could not draw it in again.
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So Gehazi when he had taken most wickedly both money and raiment of Naaman the Syrian, pretending his masters sending him for it,
So Gehazi when he had taken most wickedly both money and raiment of Naaman the Syrian, pretending his Masters sending him for it,
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and after his returne had answered his master Elisha with a lie;
and After his return had answered his master Elisha with a lie;
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maruellous it is to say, and against nature and any sound reason in mans iudgement, what came vpon him,
marvelous it is to say, and against nature and any found reason in men judgement, what Come upon him,
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euen a leprosie forthwith, so that he went out a leaper as white as snow.
even a leprosy forthwith, so that he went out a leaper as white as snow.
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And the band of Priests, Iewes, and souldiers, that came into the garden to apprehend and take our Sauiour Christ,
And the band of Priests, Iewes, and Soldiers, that Come into the garden to apprehend and take our Saviour christ,
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so boldly and trecherously, yet suddenly they went backe like drunken men, and fell to the ground astonished,
so boldly and treacherously, yet suddenly they went back like drunken men, and fell to the ground astonished,
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and vnfitted vtterly, for such a purpose as to lay hold of him, and that at one word spoken by our Sauiour and yet not in terrifying manner,
and unfitted utterly, for such a purpose as to lay hold of him, and that At one word spoken by our Saviour and yet not in terrifying manner,
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as he might haue done, saying: he was the man whom they sought.
as he might have done, saying: he was the man whom they sought.
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So that in seeking him, they were both lusty and ready to lay hold of him,
So that in seeking him, they were both lusty and ready to lay hold of him,
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yet when they had found him, they could doe nothing to him: for their sinne had taken their power and ability from them.
yet when they had found him, they could do nothing to him: for their sin had taken their power and ability from them.
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For who is able to reckon vp how many waies God hath to visit, astonish,
For who is able to reckon up how many ways God hath to visit, astonish,
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and terrifie men for their sinne? Therefore among other punishments in Deuteronomy threatened, this is one, a trembling heart, a sorrowfull mind, and feare both day and night.
and terrify men for their sin? Therefore among other punishments in Deuteronomy threatened, this is one, a trembling heart, a sorrowful mind, and Fear both day and night.
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And if the Lord should not handle some thus, other would not bee afraid, but would abuse his Maiesty,
And if the Lord should not handle Some thus, other would not be afraid, but would abuse his Majesty,
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yea and faithfull people also much more grosly would tempt God, then now they dare doe,
yea and faithful people also much more grossly would tempt God, then now they Dare do,
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though euen now many doe it too boldly, when they forget themselues. But Hypocrites goe verie farre in sinning boldly, as other doe who are like them;
though even now many do it too boldly, when they forget themselves. But Hypocrites go very Far in sinning boldly, as other doe who Are like them;
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therefore many are apalled among vs, some hauing their wit and reason taken from them; some become foolish, some madde men;
Therefore many Are appalled among us, Some having their wit and reason taken from them; Some become foolish, Some mad men;
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other against nature, laying violent hands vpon themselues;
other against nature, laying violent hands upon themselves;
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their seuerall sinnes doe (though no reason of man seeth it) doe (I say) driue them to it.
their several Sins do (though no reason of man sees it) do (I say) driven them to it.
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This is another fruit to be ioyned to the former, which sinne bringeth forth. True it is indeed, the Lord dealeth not thus in kind with all sinners:
This is Another fruit to be joined to the former, which sin brings forth. True it is indeed, the Lord deals not thus in kind with all Sinners:
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nay wee see how impudent and brasen faced most bee in their leaud courses, and set vp their bustles against the ordinance of God.
nay we see how impudent and brazen faced most bee in their lewd courses, and Set up their bustles against the Ordinance of God.
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But though their foreheads bee of brasse, yet their hearts be glassie, their consciences (if they would yeeld) are as water powred forth:
But though their foreheads be of brass, yet their hearts be glassy, their Consciences (if they would yield) Are as water poured forth:
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they haue not the true Lion like courage and boldnesse which in their iollity they would haue all thinke that they haue,
they have not the true lion like courage and boldness which in their jollity they would have all think that they have,
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but sin hath infeebled them, they cannot abide the force and sting of their conscience, but fall downe coward-like, when it smiteth them:
but since hath infeebled them, they cannot abide the force and sting of their conscience, but fallen down coward-like, when it smites them:
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neither can their sinne abide the hand of God, which as it is euer readie to be reached foorth against them;
neither can their sin abide the hand of God, which as it is ever ready to be reached forth against them;
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so when it is so indeed, they are soone dismaied, as Nabal was, when he heard he should dye.
so when it is so indeed, they Are soon dismayed, as Nabal was, when he herd he should die.
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True it is, they set a good face vpon the matter openly, bragging and bracing, as I haue said:
True it is, they Set a good face upon the matter openly, bragging and bracing, as I have said:
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Oh it well becommeth vs to bee forward in Gods matters, and yet not to be proud for our so doing:
O it well becomes us to be forward in God's matters, and yet not to be proud for our so doing:
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but when their conscience and they goe to it hand to hand (as it doth but seldome) then in their necessitie it is with them,
but when their conscience and they go to it hand to hand (as it does but seldom) then in their necessity it is with them,
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as if an armed man were vpon them; their white liuerd hearts doe vtterly faile them.
as if an armed man were upon them; their white liuerd hearts do utterly fail them.
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And yet where is he, that by such checkes of the word, and his conscience,
And yet where is he, that by such Checks of the word, and his conscience,
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and the feare of many arrestings of him from God, doth once complaine and crie out of his estate,
and the Fear of many arrestings of him from God, does once complain and cry out of his estate,
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and so seekes strength and recouerie out of it, by faith, peace, and confidence, with the true detestation of his sin, which like a Witch so inchaunteth and disableth him of all courage and boldnesse,
and so seeks strength and recovery out of it, by faith, peace, and confidence, with the true detestation of his since, which like a Witch so inchanteth and disableth him of all courage and boldness,
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and turnes him into a very coward and weakling? Now in that men doe not perceiue this,
and turns him into a very coward and weakling? Now in that men do not perceive this,
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as they might easily do, their blindfolding of themselues, and hardning of their hearts, is the cause thereof.
as they might Easily do, their blindfolding of themselves, and hardening of their hearts, is the cause thereof.
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Now Debora turneth her selfe to diuers kinds of men, and distinguisheth them one from another, exhorting them all,
Now Deborah turns her self to diverse Kinds of men, and Distinguisheth them one from Another, exhorting them all,
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as she her selfe did, to praise and magnifie God.
as she her self did, to praise and magnify God.
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This I will lay open more plainly, it being somewhat hard otherwise for some readers to vnderstand, and discerne the same.
This I will lay open more plainly, it being somewhat hard otherwise for Some Readers to understand, and discern the same.
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And first in this verse she beginneth with the chiefe of the armies, and those that offered themselues willingly to the battell.
And First in this verse she begins with the chief of the armies, and those that offered themselves willingly to the battle.
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In the next verse, she speaketh to the rich Merchants that rode on costly beasts, that were,
In the next verse, she speaks to the rich Merchant's that road on costly beasts, that were,
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as hee calleth them, white Asses, and such as sat in iudgement.
as he calls them, white Asses, and such as sat in judgement.
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And thirdly in this same verse also, she speaketh to all meaner persons that trauailed on foote, seeing there was now libertie for them to passe to and fro in the high waies, she moueth these (I say) to magnifie God:
And Thirdly in this same verse also, she speaks to all meaner Persons that travailed on foot, seeing there was now liberty for them to pass to and from in the high ways, she moves these (I say) to magnify God:
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Euen all sorts of people who went out and in by the gates of the citie for their businesse, profit, pleasure, or any other necessarie vse.
Even all sorts of people who went out and in by the gates of the City for their business, profit, pleasure, or any other necessary use.
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In the second verse, she nameth the very boyes and girles, who could not safely goe out to draw water, without danger of the archers, who lay in waite secretly to shoote at them,
In the second verse, she names the very boys and girls, who could not safely go out to draw water, without danger of the archers, who lay in wait secretly to shoot At them,
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and so put them in perill and ieopardie of their liues, or to be sore wounded;
and so put them in peril and jeopardy of their lives, or to be soar wounded;
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these might now (she saith) fetch their water without feare of hurt.
these might now (she Says) fetch their water without Fear of hurt.
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Then she calleth to them who dwelt in villages and vnwalled townes (their danger hauing been very great,
Then she calls to them who dwelled in villages and unwalled Towns (their danger having been very great,
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so as they were driuen away from their houses) telling them that they might now returne home againe,
so as they were driven away from their houses) telling them that they might now return home again,
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and dwel in them quietly as in times past:
and dwell in them quietly as in times past:
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and last of all, she speakes to those who were wont to meete in the gates of the citie, that is, in the open places for iudgement.
and last of all, she speaks to those who were wont to meet in the gates of the City, that is, in the open places for judgement.
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All these she moues to praise the Lord, for that he had now, by that one deliuerance and victorie, set them all at libertie, and in peace.
All these she moves to praise the Lord, for that he had now, by that one deliverance and victory, Set them all At liberty, and in peace.
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Now to make our profit of these verses, and more particularly to examine them, and to begin with the ninth;
Now to make our profit of these Verses, and more particularly to examine them, and to begin with the ninth;
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whereas she saith in this verse, that her heart was set on the gouernours of Israel,
whereas she Says in this verse, that her heart was Set on the Governors of Israel,
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or (which is all one) her heart was toward them to prouoke them:
or (which is all one) her heart was towards them to provoke them:
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meaning, the cause was so great why they should praise God, that she could not chuse but speake to them:
meaning, the cause was so great why they should praise God, that she could not choose but speak to them:
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as if she should say, she desired most earnestly that the chiefe of the armie, and the gouernours and captaines thereof, and great men, should praise God:
as if she should say, she desired most earnestly that the chief of the army, and the Governors and Captains thereof, and great men, should praise God:
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the reason was, because they, with her and Barak, were the chiefe in that businesse,
the reason was, Because they, with her and Barak, were the chief in that business,
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and they going before them, the other should the easiler be drawne by their example to follow.
and they going before them, the other should the easiler be drawn by their Exampl to follow.
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And it liuely teacheth, and setteth before the chief doers in such martiall affaires, also the wealthie,
And it lively Teaches, and sets before the chief doers in such martial affairs, also the wealthy,
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and heads in societies, that they ought to be the first in giuing good example, both of praising God,
and Heads in societies, that they ought to be the First in giving good Exampl, both of praising God,
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and in other commendable parts of Christian dutie.
and in other commendable parts of Christian duty.
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For why? The greatest haue a greater portion in Gods blessing and deliuerance, then the meaner haue:
For why? The greatest have a greater portion in God's blessing and deliverance, then the meaner have:
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I meane, they enioy much, and haue much to lose, and therefore they owe much while they enioy all in peace.
I mean, they enjoy much, and have much to loose, and Therefore they owe much while they enjoy all in peace.
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And secondly, it is a goodly sight to behold Captaines in warre, and Gouernours and Magistrates in peace;
And secondly, it is a goodly sighed to behold Captains in war, and Governors and Magistrates in peace;
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and more particularly (to descend lower, and to come neerer the Commons) Headboroughs in townes,
and more particularly (to descend lower, and to come nearer the Commons) Headboroughs in Towns,
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and the fathers of families, to be lights in religion and holy practise, to the rest,
and the Father's of families, to be lights in Religion and holy practice, to the rest,
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and examples in the seruice of God: and the inferiours to follow, euen as the flocke followeth the bell-weather:
and Examples in the service of God: and the inferiors to follow, even as the flock follows the Bell-weather:
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for they are both soone discouraged by their backwardnes, and haue need of setting forward, as by incouragement and good example they are easily brought to be.
for they Are both soon discouraged by their backwardness, and have need of setting forward, as by encouragement and good Exampl they Are Easily brought to be.
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Therefore the Lord in giuing charge to all by their families, that they should remember to keepe holy the Sabbath;
Therefore the Lord in giving charge to all by their families, that they should Remember to keep holy the Sabbath;
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beginneth with the gouernour thereof, saying, first thou shalt doe it; then hee goeth forward to the sonne, daughter, and seruant:
begins with the governor thereof, saying, First thou shalt do it; then he Goes forward to the son, daughter, and servant:
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or such other as cast the burthen vpon their thriftlesnes and improuidence vpon their trades, dealings,
or such other as cast the burden upon their thriftlesnes and improvidence upon their trades, dealings,
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Euen so on the contrary, and much more, when the greatest persons goe before the rest in ill example, we see how readily they follow.
Even so on the contrary, and much more, when the greatest Persons go before the rest in ill Exampl, we see how readily they follow.
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So wee reade, that the Priests, Leuites, and guides of the people were the chiefe and first in taking to them and their sonnes, strange wiues of the Amorites and Canaanites, against the commandement of God,
So we read, that the Priests, Levites, and guides of the people were the chief and First in taking to them and their Sons, strange wives of the amorites and Canaanites, against the Commandment of God,
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and then many of the people followed them therein, when they were returned out of the captiuitie.
and then many of the people followed them therein, when they were returned out of the captivity.
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Euen so wee might see it throughout, if I should alleage many examples.
Eve so we might see it throughout, if I should allege many Examples.
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And so God be thanked, in some sort wee see, that where the chiefe men in any societie, be forward in seeking knowledge,
And so God be thanked, in Some sort we see, that where the chief men in any society, be forward in seeking knowledge,
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and be zealous in flying euill, and resisting it, as their places will giue leaue;
and be zealous in flying evil, and resisting it, as their places will give leave;
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and in following a good course, their care and labour is not in vaine, but to good purpose:
and in following a good course, their care and labour is not in vain, but to good purpose:
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but where the guides of other, as their Ministers, masters of families, and chiefe in townes, are prophane, lewd, ill company keepers, idle, gamesters, make-bates, contentious and slanderers, there yee may bee sure to finde them that are led by them,
but where the guides of other, as their Ministers, Masters of families, and chief in Towns, Are profane, lewd, ill company keepers, idle, gamesters, Makebates, contentious and slanderers, there ye may be sure to find them that Are led by them,
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and that depend vpon them, to be sutable.
and that depend upon them, to be suitable.
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But otherwise, if they see that the winde blowes against them, then they hang downe the head,
But otherwise, if they see that the wind blows against them, then they hang down the head,
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and are nipt in the blossome, and containe themselues. And here see a note of difference betwixt the godly and the lewd.
and Are nipped in the blossom, and contain themselves. And Here see a note of difference betwixt the godly and the lewd.
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The one, with Ioshua, vndertaketh for himselfe and his, they will serue the Lord.
The one, with Ioshua, undertaketh for himself and his, they will serve the Lord.
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The other, like those Pharisies, are not onely ill disposed themselues, but doe also pull backe,
The other, like those Pharisees, Are not only ill disposed themselves, but do also pull back,
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and pluck downe, with them, as many as they can, from the best orders and companies.
and pluck down, with them, as many as they can, from the best order and companies.
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And while men must liue with such, rare is he, who (in such a case) is a law to himselfe,
And while men must live with such, rare is he, who (in such a case) is a law to himself,
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and can keepe his resolution, rather to serue God alone, then to giue ouer for want of companie.
and can keep his resolution, rather to serve God alone, then to give over for want of company.
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But if any be better disposed then other among them, they must fetch their light from other places,
But if any be better disposed then other among them, they must fetch their Light from other places,
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for the most part, or else bee in danger in the companie they come into, to lose that little they haue,
for the most part, or Else be in danger in the company they come into, to loose that little they have,
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and to be led into darknesse.
and to be led into darkness.
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Now Debora hauing spoken of the chiefe, doth by that occasion descend to name and mention the meaner sort of the armie, to wit, the two tribes of Naphtali and Zabulon, who were willing to take that worke in hand against the Canaanites,
Now Deborah having spoken of the chief, does by that occasion descend to name and mention the meaner sort of the army, to wit, the two tribes of Naphtali and Zebulon, who were willing to take that work in hand against the Canaanites,
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or blind-fortune, forgetting how God had somtimes blessed them therein before.
or blind-fortune, forgetting how God had sometimes blessed them therein before.
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and were easily drawne to put to their helpe, as appeareth chapt. 4. 10. They therefore being so forward in so good a cause,
and were Easily drawn to put to their help, as appears Chapter. 4. 10. They Therefore being so forward in so good a cause,
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and thereby reaping so happie a fruite of their labour, that is, victorie ouer their enemies,
and thereby reaping so happy a fruit of their labour, that is, victory over their enemies,
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euen they (I say) lose not their due commendation, but are brought in here by Debora, as the woman in the Gospell who powred ointment on our Sauiour, of whom he said this:
even they (I say) loose not their due commendation, but Are brought in Here by Deborah, as the woman in the Gospel who poured ointment on our Saviour, of whom he said this:
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Wheresoeuer the Gospell should be preached, that which she had done to him, should be spoken of. Wheresoever the Gospel should be preached, that which she had done to him, should be spoken of.
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So the people that honoured God in this worke, are praised by her: which was also to their comfort.
So the people that honoured God in this work, Are praised by her: which was also to their Comfort.
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Dauid saith of seafaring men, that they could best speake of Gods wonders in the deepe:David Says of seafaring men, that they could best speak of God's wonders in the deep:
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so these being eye witnesses, nay, instruments, and helpers forward of this deliuerance, might best (by experience) speake of the goodnes of God therein,
so these being eye Witnesses, nay, Instruments, and helpers forward of this deliverance, might best (by experience) speak of the Goodness of God therein,
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and so (no doubt) did honour him for it, and therfore God would honour them, by regestring their memorie:
and so (not doubt) did honour him for it, and Therefore God would honour them, by registering their memory:
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euen so there is nothing lost, that we doe at Gods commandement, and for his sake, he is a plentifull paimaster and rewarder.
even so there is nothing lost, that we do At God's Commandment, and for his sake, he is a plentiful paimaster and rewarder.
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But in that both chiefe and meane, were to praise God for the victorie, she calleth thē to a renouncing of their owne strength,
But in that both chief and mean, were to praise God for the victory, she calls them to a renouncing of their own strength,
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or boasting of their owne arme, which possibly they might haue done, and to ascribe all to God: as indeed she might well;
or boasting of their own arm, which possibly they might have done, and to ascribe all to God: as indeed she might well;
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for what were a few of two of the meanest tribes of Zabulon and Naphtali able to doe against the entire forces and mightie armie of Iabin? euen so, they that are forward in Gods businesse,
for what were a few of two of the Meanest tribes of Zebulon and Naphtali able to do against the entire forces and mighty army of Iabin? even so, they that Are forward in God's business,
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vnlesse they grossely forget themselues, they are readie to honour and praise him, which cannot be without their owne comfort.
unless they grossly forget themselves, they Are ready to honour and praise him, which cannot be without their own Comfort.
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For these two agree well together, that where there is readinesse to obey God, there is the like in praising him,
For these two agree well together, that where there is readiness to obey God, there is the like in praising him,
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and abasing of our selues, and that also accompanied with ioy of heart. And as it was heere with Debora, so she sought to haue it with them:
and abasing of our selves, and that also accompanied with joy of heart. And as it was Here with Deborah, so she sought to have it with them:
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and the same we see in Dauid, when hee being aduised by Ahigail, not to shed innocent blood, he being easily perswaded by her counsell to forbeare, did so,
and the same we see in David, when he being advised by Ahigail, not to shed innocent blood, he being Easily persuaded by her counsel to forbear, did so,
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and after it praised God highly, and arrogated naught to himselfe for following her aduice, when she had so wisely and in so good season ministred it vnto him;
and After it praised God highly, and arrogated nought to himself for following her Advice, when she had so wisely and in so good season ministered it unto him;
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and that (wee may be sure) was not without his owne reioycing.
and that (we may be sure) was not without his own rejoicing.
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But heere an end for this time.
But Here an end for this time.
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and there can come no worse end thereof, then thankes to God, who hath vsed vs as his instruments, and comfort to our selues:
and there can come no Worse end thereof, then thanks to God, who hath used us as his Instruments, and Comfort to our selves:
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as wee may truly say, who doe more thankfully and ioyfully partake the Word and Sacraments,
as we may truly say, who do more thankfully and joyfully partake the Word and Sacraments,
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then they who haue with most profit receiued the Gospell, and are most zealous welwillers to religion? whereas the slothfull,
then they who have with most profit received the Gospel, and Are most zealous wellwillers to Religion? whereas the slothful,
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and they who are vntoward thereto, neither finde any tast or sauour therein, but are most diligent to promote ill causes, they shall in stead of the prerogatiues of the other, haue (as they iustly deserue) reproch, vexation,
and they who Are untoward thereto, neither find any taste or savour therein, but Are most diligent to promote ill Causes, they shall in stead of the prerogatives of the other, have (as they justly deserve) reproach, vexation,
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and other punishments of God, euen in this life.
and other punishments of God, even in this life.
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Therefore let all in humility bee carefull and ready to bee imployed in Gods busines and seruice,
Therefore let all in humility be careful and ready to be employed in God's business and service,
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and not to arrogate ought to themselues; for that is the onely sweet life, and to be desired:
and not to arrogate ought to themselves; for that is the only sweet life, and to be desired:
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and herein is our heauenly father glorified, if we being forth much fruit.
and herein is our heavenly father glorified, if we being forth much fruit.
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In this verse she speakes vnto the rich and wealthy, who for honour sake, and the rule they had ouer the people did ride on costly beasts,
In this verse she speaks unto the rich and wealthy, who for honour sake, and the Rule they had over the people did ride on costly beasts,
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as we reade in chapter 10. 4. and 12. verse. 14. These whether they liued by their lands and reuenues,
as we read in chapter 10. 4. and 12. verse. 14. These whither they lived by their Lands and revenues,
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or by their traffique and merchandise, for as much as they were hindred by the enemies from enioying their commodities,
or by their traffic and merchandise, for as much as they were hindered by the enemies from enjoying their commodities,
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and their passage had been cut off both by sea and land, and now they might freely enioy the same againe:
and their passage had been Cut off both by sea and land, and now they might freely enjoy the same again:
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they therefore were to come forth (she said) and giue thankes to God for that great enlargement and liberty.
they Therefore were to come forth (she said) and give thanks to God for that great enlargement and liberty.
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And thus wee see, the Lord will not haue the duty of praise hudled vp in grosse,
And thus we see, the Lord will not have the duty of praise huddled up in gross,
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as though a word for fashion might serue the turne;
as though a word for fashion might serve the turn;
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but in perticular, he will haue all sorts (as they feele his benefits sweet and comfortable to them diuersly) so to make new amplifications,
but in particular, he will have all sorts (as they feel his benefits sweet and comfortable to them diversely) so to make new amplifications,
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and hearty repetitions of his goodnesse, that so all ioyning in a consort together, the musicke may be the sweeter,
and hearty repetitions of his Goodness, that so all joining in a consort together, the music may be the Sweeten,
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and his praise may be the fuller.
and his praise may be the fuller.
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For no one condition of people could possibly haue laid forth the benefit of their deliuerance,
For no one condition of people could possibly have laid forth the benefit of their deliverance,
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and the commodity of this their liberty and peace restored to them in any manner as all sorts might together:
and the commodity of this their liberty and peace restored to them in any manner as all sorts might together:
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the Merchant could record his owne priuiledge that hee enioyed thereby, better then the husbandman; and so euery one in his seuerall place more then in anothers.
the Merchant could record his own privilege that he enjoyed thereby, better then the husbandman; and so every one in his several place more then in another's.
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But what was this in respect of that which she requireth;
But what was this in respect of that which she requires;
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namely, that all stand forth in it together? And to take occasion to shew in this one worke of God, what a goodly thing it was for all sorts of people to praise God then, ioyntly together for their deliuerance and victory;
namely, that all stand forth in it together? And to take occasion to show in this one work of God, what a goodly thing it was for all sorts of people to praise God then, jointly together for their deliverance and victory;
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who doth not conceiue what an heauenly sight it were if the like might be seene throughout in the congregation,
who does not conceive what an heavenly sighed it were if the like might be seen throughout in the congregation,
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for the renued benefits of God, whereby wee liue and are made ioyfull? I say,
for the renewed benefits of God, whereby we live and Are made joyful? I say,
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if with heart and voice wee did thus praise God, as well for them, as for those that are past, what a goodly sight were it? As it was by Moses and Miriam, and with the men and women,
if with heart and voice we did thus praise God, as well for them, as for those that Are past, what a goodly sighed were it? As it was by Moses and Miriam, and with the men and women,
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for the ouerthrow of Pharaoh: the like was, for the deliuerance of the Church in Hesters time;
for the overthrow of Pharaoh: the like was, for the deliverance of the Church in Hesters time;
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and in some of our solemne praising of God, we may see it so among vs. But oh then, what a solemne and triumphant sight shall that be,
and in Some of our solemn praising of God, we may see it so among us But o then, what a solemn and triumphant sighed shall that be,
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when the Lords glory shall bee sung and sounded forth in his heauenly kingdome, by Angels and Archangels, Patriarches, Prophets,
when the lords glory shall be sung and sounded forth in his heavenly Kingdom, by Angels and Archangels, Patriarchs, prophets,
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and Apostles, Martyrs, Saints, and all that blessed company;
and Apostles, Martyrs, Saints, and all that blessed company;
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I say, what a solemne sight shall that bee? The very thinking that such a thing shall bee, is the greatest comfort that can be heere enioyed,
I say, what a solemn sighed shall that be? The very thinking that such a thing shall be, is the greatest Comfort that can be Here enjoyed,
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and next vnto that celestiall ioy itselfe:
and next unto that celestial joy itself:
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of the which we would not be depriued, if wee were wise, nor lose our part therein (by musing often on it,) for all that is transitorie and vanishing, what so euer account they make of it who know no better.
of the which we would not be deprived, if we were wise, nor loose our part therein (by musing often on it,) for all that is transitory and vanishing, what so ever account they make of it who know no better.
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But to returne now to the rich and great men whom Debora in this verse moueth to praise God, by this let all the rich and such as enioy wealth and great commodities doe the same,
But to return now to the rich and great men whom Deborah in this verse moves to praise God, by this let all the rich and such as enjoy wealth and great commodities do the same,
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and acknowledge what a benefit it is to them, whether they bee great Merchants, to buy and vtter their wares,
and acknowledge what a benefit it is to them, whither they be great Merchant's, to buy and utter their wares,
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for their maintenance, and encrease of their wealth, which could not bee, but must needs faile, if that lay dead;
for their maintenance, and increase of their wealth, which could not be, but must needs fail, if that lay dead;
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or liberty of trauelling safely, and of free contracts were hindred, and whether they be otherwise great in riches and reuenewes; let them doe this likewise;
or liberty of travelling safely, and of free contracts were hindered, and whither they be otherwise great in riches and revenues; let them doe this likewise;
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and the greater persons they bee in either kind, the more let them seeke to excell themselues in this duty of praising God,
and the greater Persons they be in either kind, the more let them seek to excel themselves in this duty of praising God,
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and they being forward in that, they may be inabled to doe more good workes to necessary vses.
and they being forward in that, they may be enabled to do more good works to necessary uses.
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By which we may also see, that God alloweth wealthy men to occupie and prosper in their calling;
By which we may also see, that God alloweth wealthy men to occupy and prosper in their calling;
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THE THIRTIE TWO SERMON ON THE FIFTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE THIRTIE TWO SERMON ON THE FIFTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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for why? he commandeth them to walke in their callings till he come; and teacheth, that the diligent hand maketh rich:
for why? he commands them to walk in their callings till he come; and Teaches, that the diligent hand makes rich:
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and there need bee no question made of that, for the Lord allowes that men should encrease rather then diminish that which they haue, both to auoide burthensomnesse,
and there need be no question made of that, for the Lord allows that men should increase rather then diminish that which they have, both to avoid burthensomnesse,
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and for the supply of others, so as they practise godlinesse therewith, as equity, truth, sincerity, innocency, patience, & such like.
and for the supply of Others, so as they practise godliness therewith, as equity, truth, sincerity, innocency, patience, & such like.
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The which they haue good incouragement to do, when they haue both liberty to follow their courses of dealing,
The which they have good encouragement to do, when they have both liberty to follow their courses of dealing,
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and also seeing godlines hath the promises of this present life, and of that which is to come.
and also seeing godliness hath the promises of this present life, and of that which is to come.
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And if it were so that men were debarred of traffique, and the vse of their calling,
And if it were so that men were debarred of traffic, and the use of their calling,
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as these rich men here mentioned had been, what an heauie crosse were that, seeing there is no other way,
as these rich men Here mentioned had been, what an heavy cross were that, seeing there is no other Way,
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but to spend vpon the stocke till all be wasted? & that is soone done, where it is not renued:
but to spend upon the stock till all be wasted? & that is soon done, where it is not renewed:
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alas, how shall the family be maintained, & all charges defraid, if the freedome of gathering in mens commodities and dealings bee taken from them? Doe wee not see that the weather,
alas, how shall the family be maintained, & all charges defrayed, if the freedom of gathering in men's commodities and dealings be taken from them? Do we not see that the weather,
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or a little sicknesse, disabling a man to worke, causeth complaining? how much more when the liberty is wholly interdicted? But yet if God doe somtime blesse, men may not looke to haue alwaies one and the same course of thriuing and prospering.
or a little sickness, disabling a man to work, Causes complaining? how much more when the liberty is wholly interdicted? But yet if God do sometime bless, men may not look to have always one and the same course of thriving and prospering.
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But howsoeuer it bee, let all bee highly thankfull, for that they may vse the benefit of traffique,
But howsoever it be, let all be highly thankful, for that they may use the benefit of traffic,
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or other improuing of their commodities, as these now did, and let them be fruitfull in well-doing,
or other improving of their commodities, as these now did, and let them be fruitful in welldoing,
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as they would readily promise to bee, if they were againe vnder the crosse, and ioyfull in the vse of preaching and Sacraments, with other duties;
as they would readily promise to be, if they were again under the cross, and joyful in the use of preaching and Sacraments, with other duties;
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which is the true praise that God expecteth.
which is the true praise that God Expects.
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But as for such as depriue themselues of the benefit thereof by their owne default, they haue much to answere for.
But as for such as deprive themselves of the benefit thereof by their own default, they have much to answer for.
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Such are idle persons, and ill husbands, as we call them, and such, as, if the Lord somewhat alter the course of their takings and gaines,
Such Are idle Persons, and ill Husbands, as we call them, and such, as, if the Lord somewhat altar the course of their takings and gains,
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and they come short therof, ouer they did somtime before, they fret and complaine that their trades be naught,
and they come short thereof, over they did sometime before, they fret and complain that their trades be nought,
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& that they shall be vndone:
& that they shall be undone:
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and much like to them are they, who hauing got by their trades well, conceale their estates,
and much like to them Are they, who having god by their trades well, conceal their estates,
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& faine themselues bankerupts, to defeat others of their goods;
& feign themselves Bankrupts, to defeat Others of their goods;
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But some will say, all cannot be as Debora was:
But Some will say, all cannot be as Deborah was:
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Therefore let vs know (whatsoeuer the bad practises of men are) that it is a great fauour of God, that people may haue free recourse to markets and faires,
Therefore let us know (whatsoever the bad practises of men Are) that it is a great favour of God, that people may have free recourse to Markets and fairs,
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and other like places of buying and selling commodities, euen as the want thereof is a sore punishment,
and other like places of buying and selling commodities, even as the want thereof is a soar punishment,
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when people neither know where they should vtter their commodities, nor buy them whereof they stand in need:
when people neither know where they should utter their commodities, nor buy them whereof they stand in need:
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in both which consisted their maintenance, as was said before.
in both which consisted their maintenance, as was said before.
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And yet lamentable it is to see, what abuse the corrupt custome of our time hath brought this liberty vnto.
And yet lamentable it is to see, what abuse the corrupt custom of our time hath brought this liberty unto.
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For many doe not onely steale away Gods due, I meane the Sabbath, to doe their worldly businesse on;
For many do not only steal away God's due, I mean the Sabbath, to do their worldly business on;
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but there are other, whose common trade and practise it is (in a more prophane manner,) to harbour theeues, to receiue stollen wares, to entertaine drunkards, to become bauds to adulterers,
but there Are other, whose Common trade and practise it is (in a more profane manner,) to harbour thieves, to receive stolen wares, to entertain drunkards, to become bawds to Adulterers,
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and to spend that day leaud, and vnseemely meetings and match-makings, stage-playes, and other reuell rout;
and to spend that day lewd, and unseemly meetings and match-makings, stageplays, and other revel rout;
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and all vnder the honest colour of exchanging commodities, and maintaining their charge.
and all under the honest colour of exchanging commodities, and maintaining their charge.
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So that in stead thereof, men and women set to sale their good name, chastity, sobriety,
So that in stead thereof, men and women Set to sale their good name, chastity, sobriety,
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and whatsoeuer else should bee pretious to the godly.
and whatsoever Else should be precious to the godly.
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Now vnto these before mentioned, of greater wealth and place, whereas some thinke, that in the next words shee speaketh to men of meaner state, such as is said here [ dwelt by Middin ] a place they say, where they met more vsually for a Mart or exchange of their wares, which place being before intercepted by the enemies,
Now unto these before mentioned, of greater wealth and place, whereas Some think, that in the next words she speaks to men of meaner state, such as is said Here [ dwelled by Middin ] a place they say, where they met more usually for a Mars or exchange of their wares, which place being before intercepted by the enemies,
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and now free for all to haue recourse to it, and passe too and fro by the high waies, shee exhorts them that repaired thither to praise the Lord.
and now free for all to have recourse to it, and pass too and from by the high ways, she exhorts them that repaired thither to praise the Lord.
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This opinion of theirs is gainsaid by the purest translations, and beside, one thing should bee vnderstood in both places, to wit, of tra••ique and merchandise, if it were so.
This opinion of theirs is gainsaid by the Purest Translations, and beside, one thing should be understood in both places, to wit, of tra••ique and merchandise, if it were so.
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But the word [ Middin ] is not to be taken heere for the proper name of a place where wares were sold;
But the word [ Middin ] is not to be taken Here for the proper name of a place where wares were sold;
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but the words [ dwelling by Middin ] are to bee translated thus; [ sitting in iudgement.
but the words [ Dwelling by Middin ] Are to be translated thus; [ sitting in judgement.
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As if she should say, let men of authority and rich lawyers, who may now sit in iudgement about ciuill causes, let such praise the Lord,
As if she should say, let men of Authority and rich Lawyers, who may now fit in judgement about civil Causes, let such praise the Lord,
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because they may now doe it safely.
Because they may now do it safely.
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It is the honour, credit, peace and benefit of Magistrates and learned counsellors, as also the welfare of the people, that places of iudgement and iustice be frequented and vpholden:
It is the honour, credit, peace and benefit of Magistrates and learned counsellors, as also the welfare of the people, that places of judgement and Justice be frequented and upholden:
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as we see heere in England in our Terme times at Westminster, and out of Terme in other places, where equity and right are maintained, and wrong and iniurie punished.
as we see Here in England in our Term times At Westminster, and out of Term in other places, where equity and right Are maintained, and wrong and injury punished.
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Oh it is a time full of desolation, when through famine, plague, or any in•ection, such places must lie vnoccupied in the times when they should be frequented and set a worke in deciding causes, helping the innocent to his right,
O it is a time full of desolation, when through famine, plague, or any in•ection, such places must lie unoccupied in the times when they should be frequented and Set a work in deciding Causes, helping the innocent to his right,
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and weeding out of euill doers.
and weeding out of evil doers.
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Whereby we may gather how heauy times those were, when iudgement ceased, and the open places where iustice was ministred, were laid wast, and left voide.
Whereby we may gather how heavy times those were, when judgement ceased, and the open places where Justice was ministered, were laid waste, and left void.
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And therfore we reade in the former chapter, that the people could not enioy that liberty of publike iudgement seates,
And Therefore we read in the former chapter, that the people could not enjoy that liberty of public judgement seats,
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but they were driuen to go priuately to Debora for iudgement, not dwelling sumptuously in palace or castle, famous in that respect, or honourable,
but they were driven to go privately to Deborah for judgement, not Dwelling sumptuously in palace or castle, famous in that respect, or honourable,
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but obscure vnder a Palme tree.
but Obscure under a Palm tree.
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Now therfore as they when they might againe boldly and freely sit in iudgement, are heere called to praise God for it:
Now Therefore as they when they might again boldly and freely fit in judgement, Are Here called to praise God for it:
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So such persons with vs enioying such priuiledges, ought to call themselues duely and daily to zealous thankesgiuing, with such other duties as accompany the same,
So such Persons with us enjoying such privileges, ought to call themselves duly and daily to zealous thanksgiving, with such other duties as accompany the same,
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yea their whole life should sauour thereof. And they shall haue much to answere to God who do otherwise.
yea their Whole life should savour thereof. And they shall have much to answer to God who do otherwise.
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As for the people, what duty they owe for enioying this benefit, I will shew by a fitter occasion in the next verse.
As for the people, what duty they owe for enjoying this benefit, I will show by a fitter occasion in the next verse.
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But to let these goe of whom I haue spoke in this verse, because Debora heere speaketh also to all such as went, and walked by the way;
But to let these go of whom I have spoke in this verse, Because Deborah Here speaks also to all such as went, and walked by the Way;
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this should cause all such as goe to and fro about their businesse, pleasure, or other necessarie vses,
this should cause all such as go to and from about their business, pleasure, or other necessary uses,
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as trauellers, to praise God highly for such liberties, se•ing a little before that, the high waies lay vnoccupied:
as travellers, to praise God highly for such Liberties, se•ing a little before that, the high ways lay unoccupied:
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and to speake of the benefit thereof one to another to his praise, and not to trauell to and fro in rude, prophane,
and to speak of the benefit thereof one to Another to his praise, and not to travel to and from in rude, profane,
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and loose manner, gabling like wild geese in vnciuill and rude sort; as though they enioyed such liberties to offend God by them.
and lose manner, gambling like wild geese in Uncivil and rude sort; as though they enjoyed such Liberties to offend God by them.
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And much more ought their behauiour and communication to bee sober and Christian like, when they goe to the house of God, to bee edified by the word, prayer,
And much more ought their behaviour and communication to be Sobrium and Christian like, when they go to the house of God, to be edified by the word, prayer,
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and Sacraments, and also when they returne home againe, and in a word, to walke harmelesse in all places;
and Sacraments, and also when they return home again, and in a word, to walk harmless in all places;
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which behauiour is much out of vse in this land, and yet (God bee thanked) not altogether in some places.
which behaviour is much out of use in this land, and yet (God be thanked) not altogether in Some places.
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NOw to proceed with the rest that I haue begun withall, heree Debora speaketh to the seruants, that in going forth to draw water for their necessary vse, were not free from the archers, who shot at them,
NOw to proceed with the rest that I have begun withal, heree Deborah speaks to the Servants, that in going forth to draw water for their necessary use, were not free from the archers, who shot At them,
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and put them to much paine, trouble, and danger, or feare at least thereby Where we see, that as they who are in the meanest places of seruice, are not to bee suffered to enioy their liberty to liue idly,
and put them to much pain, trouble, and danger, or Fear At least thereby Where we see, that as they who Are in the Meanest places of service, Are not to be suffered to enjoy their liberty to live idly,
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but to be imployed and occupied, (as Dauid, when he was young kept his fathers sheep) and set to worke, that they may be maintained thereby: (and such ought to be thankfull when they may goe to it in peace:) so they are to bee admitted also,
but to be employed and occupied, (as David, when he was young kept his Father's sheep) and Set to work, that they may be maintained thereby: (and such ought to be thankful when they may go to it in peace:) so they Are to be admitted also,
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and taken into the number of them that worship God in the assembly, and therefore ought duly to bee brought thither by their gouernours,
and taken into the number of them that worship God in the assembly, and Therefore ought duly to be brought thither by their Governors,
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and taught there to know him.
and taught there to know him.
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Euen such as cut wood and draw water, the very droyles in houses, (as they are called) who doe the most seruile workes:
Eve such as Cut wood and draw water, the very droils in houses, (as they Are called) who do the most servile works:
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and therefore in some countries, such as keepe swine, sheepe, and cattell, which is more base then to serue them onely,
and Therefore in Some countries, such as keep Swine, sheep, and cattle, which is more base then to serve them only,
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euen these I say, being of them who are redeemed by the precious blood of Christ,
even these I say, being of them who Are redeemed by the precious blood of christ,
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as well as other, should be taught to honour God aright, and to liue vnder his gouernment,
as well as other, should be taught to honour God aright, and to live under his government,
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and therefore not suffered to liue brutishly, as in some places they doe, but be brought forth by their parents or rulers, into the congregation of the faithfull, to learne those things that concerne their happinesse and peace:
and Therefore not suffered to live brutishly, as in Some places they do, but be brought forth by their Parents or Rulers, into the congregation of the faithful, to Learn those things that concern their happiness and peace:
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this being presupposed, that there they shall be taught.
this being presupposed, that there they shall be taught.
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Which I speake to the shame of such masters, and gouernours, as neuer regard any such matter,
Which I speak to the shame of such Masters, and Governors, as never regard any such matter,
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neither consider that they owe that education to them, for the seruice they doe them,
neither Consider that they owe that education to them, for the service they do them,
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and the vse they make of them, and most of all, that they owe it them, by the band with which they are tyed to it by Gods commandement:
and the use they make of them, and most of all, that they owe it them, by the band with which they Are tied to it by God's Commandment:
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whereas the life of such is as miserable for their soule, as they vnder the Turkes gallies for their bodies:
whereas the life of such is as miserable for their soul, as they under the Turkes galleys for their bodies:
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yea euen as asses who spend the day in toyle, and then are thrust at night into emptie stables;
yea even as asses who spend the day in toil, and then Are thrust At night into empty stables;
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so are they sent after their tedious and brutish seruice, vnto their wofull home, and at last to hell,
so Are they sent After their tedious and brutish service, unto their woeful home, and At last to hell,
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as a heauie recompence of their labour. Fie therefore vpon such tyrants.
as a heavy recompense of their labour. Fie Therefore upon such Tyrants.
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And yet if some masters in conscience of the commandement, doe (for some it may be doe) giue them more libertie to goe to the assemblie to worship God;
And yet if Some Masters in conscience of the Commandment, doe (for Some it may be doe) give them more liberty to go to the assembly to worship God;
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yet oft times another euill is in the way, that when they come there, they haue nothing taught them,
yet oft times Another evil is in the Way, that when they come there, they have nothing taught them,
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so that by one meanes or other, all that list may see they die miserably: of which sort, oh that the number were not too great. Thus much of these.
so that by one means or other, all that list may see they die miserably: of which sort, o that the number were not too great. Thus much of these.
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The next sort spoken to in this verse, are they, who dwelling in villages and vnwalled townes, were left desolate,
The next sort spoken to in this verse, Are they, who Dwelling in villages and unwalled Towns, were left desolate,
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and driuen from their habitations, and they laid waste, rifled, robbed, and left ruinous by the enemies:
and driven from their habitations, and they laid waste, rifled, robbed, and left ruinous by the enemies:
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this to be the meaning of the second point in this verse, appeareth cleerely by the best translation;
this to be the meaning of the second point in this verse, appears clearly by the best Translation;
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these she saith, might now safely returne to their habitations and townes, and make vp their ruines and breaches,
these she Says, might now safely return to their habitations and Towns, and make up their ruins and Breaches,
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and dwell in them againe as before.
and dwell in them again as before.
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They were therefore to acknowledge the goodnesse of God with the rest, who yet beside the driuing them from their owne home, were also much impouerished,
They were Therefore to acknowledge the Goodness of God with the rest, who yet beside the driving them from their own home, were also much impoverished,
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and sustained great losse, beside feare and trouble thereby.
and sustained great loss, beside Fear and trouble thereby.
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And this (besides the dutie of thanks for our safe and conuenient dwelling and harbour) should teach vs all to bee highly contented, and patiently to beare our impaired and decaied estate,
And this (beside the duty of thanks for our safe and convenient Dwelling and harbour) should teach us all to be highly contented, and patiently to bear our impaired and decayed estate,
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when by Gods prouidence, without our fault and negligence, it falleth out to be so, seeing we cannot be ignorant, that Gods people haue had their part in such aduersities before vs:
when by God's providence, without our fault and negligence, it falls out to be so, seeing we cannot be ignorant, that God's people have had their part in such adversities before us:
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also losses by fire, water, or any other spoyling or wasting of our goods, when small likelihood could be seene thereof before.
also losses by fire, water, or any other spoiling or wasting of our goods, when small likelihood could be seen thereof before.
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For these things fall out, and the like changes, where and when God will, for the sinne of men,
For these things fallen out, and the like changes, where and when God will, for the sin of men,
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as cousonage, deceit, securitie, hypocrisie, wilfull ignorance, worldlinesse, idlenesse, delicacie, excesse, &c. (which God curseth sometimes with beggerie) rash trustings, suretiship, &c. and they should beare their punishments, because they haue sinned:
as Cousinage, deceit, security, hypocrisy, wilful ignorance, worldliness, idleness, delicacy, excess, etc. (which God Curseth sometime with beggary) rash trustings, suretyship, etc. and they should bear their punishments, Because they have sinned:
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and after their repentance, when God hath staied the plague, they should thankfully, and without murmuring, receiue the remnants of their commodities, if any remaine to them:
and After their Repentance, when God hath stayed the plague, they should thankfully, and without murmuring, receive the remnants of their commodities, if any remain to them:
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as wee reade the men of Beniamin did;
as we read the men of Benjamin did;
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and not desperatly and impatiently to leaue all at sixe and seuen, because they see themselues disabled from euer recouering their former estate:
and not desperately and impatiently to leave all At sixe and seuen, Because they see themselves disabled from ever recovering their former estate:
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which is a signe of a proud heart, refusing and scorning to stoope to the Lords hand and visitation,
which is a Signen of a proud heart, refusing and scorning to stoop to the lords hand and Visitation,
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as Iob himselfe did, whose losse yet (we know) was exceeding great.
as Job himself did, whose loss yet (we know) was exceeding great.
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it is well if we can be thankfull when we be prouoked by others, they say,
it is well if we can be thankful when we be provoked by Others, they say,
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But oh the madnes of men, who when they being occupied about their commodities, are crossed in them, contrarie to their expectation, they are at their wits end,
But o the madness of men, who when they being occupied about their commodities, Are crossed in them, contrary to their expectation, they Are At their wits end,
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when the Lord hath taken but that which he lent them.
when the Lord hath taken but that which he lent them.
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They dreame of an eternitie here, and when they haue well feathered their nest, (as they say) they thinke they are well for many yeeres:
They dream of an eternity Here, and when they have well feathered their nest, (as they say) they think they Are well for many Years:
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oh death how vnwelcome art thou to such? nay the smallest losses doe cause them to rage and crie out.
o death how unwelcome art thou to such? nay the Smallest losses do cause them to rage and cry out.
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The Lord therefore seeing this, pulleth from one here, and from another there, to acquaint all with changes,
The Lord Therefore seeing this, pulls from one Here, and from Another there, to acquaint all with changes,
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and teacheth them thereby, that if there remaine but somewhat to them, of the plentie which they sometime enioyed,
and Teaches them thereby, that if there remain but somewhat to them, of the plenty which they sometime enjoyed,
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so that they haue not vnthriftily wasted it themselues, they should be thankfull, as these here are willed to be, who full gladly came againe to their ruinous dwellings, from the which they had been driuen by the force of their enemies.
so that they have not unthriftily wasted it themselves, they should be thankful, as these Here Are willed to be, who full gladly Come again to their ruinous dwellings, from the which they had been driven by the force of their enemies.
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And they whose hearts cannot bow to yeeld to their afflictions meekely and patiently, but doe rebelliously and brutishly harden them against God for his iust corrections, shall gaine this thereby, to haue them with Iudas broken in peeces with his mallets of terror and despaire, to their vtter confusion.
And they whose hearts cannot bow to yield to their afflictions meekly and patiently, but do rebelliously and brutishly harden them against God for his just corrections, shall gain this thereby, to have them with Iudas broken in Pieces with his mallets of terror and despair, to their utter confusion.
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Oh, full little doe such know themselues, by spurning against God, to kicke (as it were) against pricks.
O, full little do such know themselves, by spurning against God, to kick (as it were) against pricks.
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It is Gods mercie (as the Prophet saith) that they are not consumed:
It is God's mercy (as the Prophet Says) that they Are not consumed:
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much more then, to giue them breathing, being, and liuing, and therefore they should humbly receiue Gods corrections.
much more then, to give them breathing, being, and living, and Therefore they should humbly receive God's corrections.
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The last sort that she calleth to praise God, were they that came together in the gates of their cities, where their iudgement seates were appointed to be.
The last sort that she calls to praise God, were they that Come together in the gates of their cities, where their judgement seats were appointed to be.
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These meetings had ceased, and had been broken off, through the preuailing of their enemies, and now by their deliuerance were frequented againe.
These meetings had ceased, and had been broken off, through the prevailing of their enemies, and now by their deliverance were frequented again.
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What a punishment that was, and how great a calamity to the Common wealth, to haue execution of law and iustice left off,
What a punishment that was, and how great a calamity to the Common wealth, to have execution of law and Justice left off,
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and laid downe, tending so necessarily to the safegard of mens estates, or to the maintaining thereof;
and laid down, tending so necessarily to the safeguard of men's estates, or to the maintaining thereof;
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by the cutting off of malefactors, and the doers of iniurie, as robbers, and such like;
by the cutting off of malefactors, and the doers of injury, as robbers, and such like;
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how great a plague that was, I say, they well know, who are not ignorant, that the whole safetie (in a manner) of the Commonwealth, is maintained and vpholden by such due execution of law and iudgement.
how great a plague that was, I say, they well know, who Are not ignorant, that the Whole safety (in a manner) of the Commonwealth, is maintained and upholden by such due execution of law and judgement.
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and doe bring the one the other to a meane and poore estate;
and do bring the one the other to a mean and poor estate;
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And for this benefit (that I may come from them to our selues) all that liue in the Church and Common-wealth with peace and welfare, haue cause to magnifie Gods exceeding goodnesse in that one respect.
And for this benefit (that I may come from them to our selves) all that live in the Church and Commonwealth with peace and welfare, have cause to magnify God's exceeding Goodness in that one respect.
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For hereby they liue safe and quiet in their houses, they enioy their goods and commodities,
For hereby they live safe and quiet in their houses, they enjoy their goods and commodities,
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and that which is the greatest of all other, they may the better haue libertie and the benefit of true seruing of God, which maketh all the rest of their liberties sauourie.
and that which is the greatest of all other, they may the better have liberty and the benefit of true serving of God, which makes all the rest of their Liberties savoury.
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And this with the other particular commodities which are enioyed of vs hereby, is to bee acknowledged to bee great and bountifull, the rather for that such common blessings vsually enioyed, are seldome reckoned of vs to be thanke worthie.
And this with the other particular commodities which Are enjoyed of us hereby, is to be acknowledged to be great and bountiful, the rather for that such Common blessings usually enjoyed, Are seldom reckoned of us to be thank worthy.
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And among those who went out and in at the gates, we may vnderstand all other, who either passed through,
And among those who went out and in At the gates, we may understand all other, who either passed through,
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for their profit, pleasure, or for any other necessarie vse and cause, which libertie all may conceiue how great it was,
for their profit, pleasure, or for any other necessary use and cause, which liberty all may conceive how great it was,
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and therefore both they then, and we now who enioy the same libertie, must hold our selues infinitly bound to praise God in this behalfe.
and Therefore both they then, and we now who enjoy the same liberty, must hold our selves infinitely bound to praise God in this behalf.
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And now we haue heard how Debora hath called all sorts to the praising of God,
And now we have herd how Deborah hath called all sorts to the praising of God,
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and that euen for such benefits as are in little account with vs, no nor thought of,
and that even for such benefits as Are in little account with us, no nor Thought of,
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how great they be, let it warne vs of one common fault, that we be more mindfull hereafter of Gods goodnesse, in his ministring to our vse, the daily benefits which he bestoweth on vs for this present life,
how great they be, let it warn us of one Common fault, that we be more mindful hereafter of God's Goodness, in his ministering to our use, the daily benefits which he bestoweth on us for this present life,
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then we are wont to be: as the sunne-shine and the raine; the peaceable following of our callings within doores and without;
then we Are wont to be: as the sunshine and the rain; the peaceable following of our callings within doors and without;
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the vttering and exchange of our commodities; our safe dwelling from danger of enemies, and the benefit of mill and market.
the uttering and exchange of our commodities; our safe Dwelling from danger of enemies, and the benefit of mill and market.
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And what shall I say else? as for our freedome from forrain enemies, and our trauel without danger, from place to place, with other that are innumerable:
And what shall I say Else? as for our freedom from foreign enemies, and our travel without danger, from place to place, with other that Are innumerable:
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which though we haue thē in great part in common with the vnreasonable creatures, yet without them we know our life should be deadly wearisome to vs,
which though we have them in great part in Common with the unreasonable creatures, yet without them we know our life should be deadly wearisome to us,
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yea none at al. I say it is certaine that these common blessings, and many other such are not acknowledged of numbers through the seuen yeers together, which should bee remembred (one or other of them, I meane) oft times euery day:
yea none At all I say it is certain that these Common blessings, and many other such Are not acknowledged of numbers through the seuen Years together, which should be remembered (one or other of them, I mean) oft times every day:
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which if it ought to be in these common benefits now mentioned, (which yet are but transitory;) then what cause had the Apostle, in respect of all together, which serue for his life,
which if it ought to be in these Common benefits now mentioned, (which yet Are but transitory;) then what cause had the Apostle, in respect of all together, which serve for his life,
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and that which is to come, to charge vs in all things to bee thankfull? And by this that all sorts are heere spoken to by the Prophetesse;
and that which is to come, to charge us in all things to be thankful? And by this that all sorts Are Here spoken to by the Prophetess;
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it teacheth that all sorts of men, and particular persons among them, are to know that they must answere to God for themselues about thankes,
it Teaches that all sorts of men, and particular Persons among them, Are to know that they must answer to God for themselves about thanks,
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euen as elsewhere euery man is commanded to walke in his particular calling, and the duties therof.
even as elsewhere every man is commanded to walk in his particular calling, and the duties thereof.
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For so saith the Apostle in the first epistle to the Corinthians; Let euery man abide in the same vocation wherein hee was called.
For so Says the Apostle in the First epistle to the Corinthians; Let every man abide in the same vocation wherein he was called.
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But it followeth in the text. Vers. 12. Vp Debora, vp, arise and sing a song:
But it follows in the text. Vers. 12. Up Deborah, up, arise and sing a song:
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arise Barak, and leade thy captiuity captiue, thou sonne of Abinoam. 13. For they that remaine, haue dominion ouer the mighty of the people:
arise Barak, and lead thy captivity captive, thou son of Abinoam. 13. For they that remain, have dominion over the mighty of the people:
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the Lord hath giuen me dominion ouer the strong. the Lord hath given me dominion over the strong.
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NOw that Debora hath called all the people of Israel to thankesgiuing for the victorie, in the three former verses, shee stirreth vp her selfe in this twelfth verse by an elegant figure, that other might bee whetted on by her example to doe the same.
NOw that Deborah hath called all the people of Israel to thanksgiving for the victory, in the three former Verses, she stirs up her self in this twelfth verse by an elegant figure, that other might be whetted on by her Exampl to do the same.
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And she calleth Barak to triumph, and with a certaine pompe to make a shew of his enemies captiuity and conquest:
And she calls Barak to triumph, and with a certain pomp to make a show of his enemies captivity and conquest:
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which was to the great honor of God, when all might vnderstand, that the Canaanites were for the most part slaine,
which was to the great honour of God, when all might understand, that the Canaanites were for the most part slain,
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and they that remained aliue, were prisoners to the Hebrues, who were most like a little before to be chopped to pieces of them & other of Gods enemies.
and they that remained alive, were Prisoners to the Hebrews, who were most like a little before to be chopped to Pieces of them & other of God's enemies.
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In the 13. verse she amplifieth the victorie by another comparison of the conquerers, with those who were conquered:
In the 13. verse she amplifieth the victory by Another comparison of the conquerors, with those who were conquered:
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these hauing been valiant, wise, and well prouided: but that they ouercame them; namely, the Israelites were but as a remnant, and yet base and contemptible.
these having been valiant, wise, and well provided: but that they overcame them; namely, the Israelites were but as a remnant, and yet base and contemptible.
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This is the summe of these two verses.
This is the sum of these two Verses.
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Out of her prouoking of her selfe to praise God, as if shee had been much behinde in that dutie,
Out of her provoking of her self to praise God, as if she had been much behind in that duty,
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when yet she had been commendable therein, as wee haue heard, and had also vrged other thereto;
when yet she had been commendable therein, as we have herd, and had also urged other thereto;
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wee may see that this hath been the manner and course of Gods people, to thinke they could neuer do enough in praising God,
we may see that this hath been the manner and course of God's people, to think they could never do enough in praising God,
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when they haue entred seriously into consideration of his goodnesse, but euer thought themselues cold and backward in respect of that they ought to haue been.
when they have entered seriously into consideration of his Goodness, but ever Thought themselves cold and backward in respect of that they ought to have been.
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Doubtlesse the due weighing of the cause, made her stil to see more and more into Gods admirable kindnes, till she was ashamed of her vnthankfulnesse.
Doubtless the due weighing of the cause, made her still to see more and more into God's admirable kindness, till she was ashamed of her unthankfulness.
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and by good meanes, as by the word, &c. To which I answere, It is cleare indeed, wee come behinde her in the duty;
and by good means, as by the word, etc. To which I answer, It is clear indeed, we come behind her in the duty;
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but is there not enough to moue vs to be equall to her, yea to excell her therein? Shee is thus thankfull for the victorie, wee haue no need nor cause to fight:
but is there not enough to move us to be equal to her, yea to excel her therein? Shee is thus thankful for the victory, we have no need nor cause to fight:
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shee praiseth God for peace recouered with the hazard and danger of ten thousand men, we enioy ours without putting it into question:
she Praiseth God for peace recovered with the hazard and danger of ten thousand men, we enjoy ours without putting it into question:
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shee, for bodily blessing, we haue infinite to the maintenance of health and welfare, then the which what could shee haue more for this present life? besides many that are spirituall to season the other,
she, for bodily blessing, we have infinite to the maintenance of health and welfare, then the which what could she have more for this present life? beside many that Are spiritual to season the other,
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and yet wee come short of her in thankfulnesse neuerthelesse.
and yet we come short of her in thankfulness nevertheless.
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And that which I haue said of Debora, the same we may see in Dauid, Anna, and others.
And that which I have said of Deborah, the same we may see in David, Anna, and Others.
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Hee in the Psalme, hauing none equall to him in the performing of that duty, affirming that hee would doe it three times,
He in the Psalm, having none equal to him in the performing of that duty, affirming that he would do it three times,
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nay seuen times a day, and that hee would doe it openly in the congregation, and priuately by himselfe;
nay seuen times a day, and that he would do it openly in the congregation, and privately by himself;
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yet as though hee had much forgot himselfe, and had waxen dull, and been behind other therein, hee quickeneth vp himselfe to it, saying;
yet as though he had much forgotten himself, and had waxed dull, and been behind other therein, he Quickeneth up himself to it, saying;
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O my soule, praise thou the Lord, and al that is within me, praise his holy name. Oh my soul, praise thou the Lord, and all that is within me, praise his holy name.
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Hee stirreth vp himselfe, wee see, to bee feruenter, when yet he was very forward before.
He stirs up himself, we see, to be feruenter, when yet he was very forward before.
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Which I speake not, as if both he and other Gods best seruants and most feruent, did not feele oftentimes a kind of sleepy deadnesse in them to good duties,
Which I speak not, as if both he and other God's best Servants and most fervent, did not feel oftentimes a kind of sleepy deadness in them to good duties,
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and remissenesse of spirit creeping vpon them, (as it is certaine they doe, seeing they carry that corruption about them, which will oft cause a wearinesse in them of well doing for the time,) but they hauing a greater power of grace working in them to subdue it, they gather vp and stirre themselues againe by such occasion, to more earnestnesse,
and remissness of Spirit creeping upon them, (as it is certain they do, seeing they carry that corruption about them, which will oft cause a weariness in them of well doing for the time,) but they having a greater power of grace working in them to subdue it, they gather up and stir themselves again by such occasion, to more earnestness,
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and so finde themselues refreshed (by a new meditation of their slacknesse) with double courage to set vpon their duties.
and so find themselves refreshed (by a new meditation of their slackness) with double courage to Set upon their duties.
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And to that end they helpe and sharpen on themselues, as Dauid and Debora did;
And to that end they help and sharpen on themselves, as David and Deborah did;
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and sometime are supported by other, as we see Moses his weake hands were faine to be holden vp by Aaron and Hur against Amalek By this we see a manifest difference betwixt them and the wicked:
and sometime Are supported by other, as we see Moses his weak hands were feign to be held up by Aaron and Hur against Amalek By this we see a manifest difference betwixt them and the wicked:
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who though (as they say) they like well of prayer, and hearing, and of thankesgiuing:
who though (as they say) they like well of prayer, and hearing, and of thanksgiving:
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euen in this life, besides the happinese that abideth him in the life to come.
even in this life, beside the happinese that Abideth him in the life to come.
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yet they professe they cannot endure nor away with such continuall seruice; affirming where that is vrged that men shall neuer haue done.
yet they profess they cannot endure nor away with such continual service; affirming where that is urged that men shall never have done.
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For as they who beleeue how greatly they are beholding to God for his goodnesse, do charge themselues with their vnthankfulnesse,
For as they who believe how greatly they Are beholding to God for his Goodness, do charge themselves with their unthankfulness,
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euen when they are forwarder then the most; considering they are then but vnprofitable seruants:
even when they Are forwarder then the most; considering they Are then but unprofitable Servants:
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so the other are ready to post it off to others, as testifying thereby, that they be more beholding to God then they hold themselues to be,
so the other Are ready to post it off to Others, as testifying thereby, that they be more beholding to God then they hold themselves to be,
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and thinke euery little to bee enough that they are to doe to God, yea and that a word and away may serue the turne;
and think every little to be enough that they Are to do to God, yea and that a word and away may serve the turn;
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euen very froth it is that they offer to him, a mocking, no sacrifice: the heart neuer enclining (for it cannot) to any such thing.
even very froth it is that they offer to him, a mocking, no sacrifice: the heart never inclining (for it cannot) to any such thing.
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Another thing in this verse is concerning Barak, and that is, that hee should in a shew and with solemne pomp set out the conquest and victorie which God had giuen them ouer their enemies. another thing in this verse is Concerning Barak, and that is, that he should in a show and with solemn pomp Set out the conquest and victory which God had given them over their enemies.
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Which though after the victory in warre, it was vsed to bee done by the Heathens ouer such as they conquered, to the priding of themselues,
Which though After the victory in war, it was used to be done by the heathens over such as they conquered, to the priding of themselves,
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and the vttermost disgrace of them that were subdued;
and the uttermost disgrace of them that were subdued;
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yet this was (we see) spoken by the Prophetesse, to the end that God might haue honour therby;
yet this was (we see) spoken by the Prophetess, to the end that God might have honour thereby;
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for one end she propounded, both of his act, and of her owne; and that was, the giuing of honour to the Lord.
for one end she propounded, both of his act, and of her own; and that was, the giving of honour to the Lord.
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For the seeking of a mans owne glory, is no glory, but a taking it from God,
For the seeking of a men own glory, is no glory, but a taking it from God,
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and a prouoking of him thereby. Nay, where men would thinke that it as a due desert to them;
and a provoking of him thereby. Nay, where men would think that it as a due desert to them;
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yet euen there let them beware that they take it not;
yet even there let them beware that they take it not;
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but let vs all acknowledge Gods goodnesse with thankfulnesse, for that he will vse our seruice to the honouring of his name.
but let us all acknowledge God's Goodness with thankfulness, for that he will use our service to the honouring of his name.
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But to flesh and pride our selues in the yoking and subduing of our enemies, this were no better then the act of Adonibezek, who most cruelly cut off the thumbs of the hands and feet of seuenty Kings,
But to Flesh and pride our selves in the yoking and subduing of our enemies, this were no better then the act of Adonibezek, who most cruelly Cut off the thumbs of the hands and feet of seuenty Kings,
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and made them as dogs, to eat bread vnder his table, that hee might glorie in their extreme reproch and shame.
and made them as Dogs, to eat bred under his table, that he might glory in their extreme reproach and shame.
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This act of triumph was common to the people of God with the Heathen, but not done in so prophane and common a manner.
This act of triumph was Common to the people of God with the Heathen, but not done in so profane and Common a manner.
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And as it hath been in war, so the like in some sort we see at this day in the time of peace, that tehre are of al sorts who hauing sutes and controuersies depending betwixt them, get the day of their aduersary,
And as it hath been in war, so the like in Some sort we see At this day in the time of peace, that tehre Are of all sorts who having suits and controversies depending betwixt them, get the day of their adversary,
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I speake of such as contend lawfully, and hauing a good cause, and right on their side, they preuaile by order of iustice one against the other,
I speak of such as contend lawfully, and having a good cause, and right on their side, they prevail by order of Justice one against the other,
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and doe in a certaine manner triumph thereby.
and do in a certain manner triumph thereby.
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But what then? In all this the one beareth as hee is more graciously seasoned then another, a lowly mind,
But what then? In all this the one bears as he is more graciously seasoned then Another, a lowly mind,
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and remembreth (though he haue the better hand, and other wealth beside,) whence hee came, who set him vp, and why;
and Remember (though he have the better hand, and other wealth beside,) whence he Come, who Set him up, and why;
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that is, not to glory foolishly of his welfare ouer his aduersary, but to be thankfull to God,
that is, not to glory foolishly of his welfare over his adversary, but to be thankful to God,
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and therefore is moderate and sober in the vse of all such liberties, and more fruitfull in doing good.
and Therefore is moderate and Sobrium in the use of all such Liberties, and more fruitful in doing good.
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The other vseth them to pride himselfe, to scorne others, to boast of his successe, and to be more impudent, prophane, and lawlesse.
The other uses them to pride himself, to scorn Others, to boast of his success, and to be more impudent, profane, and lawless.
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Both these triumph ouer their aduersary;
Both these triumph over their adversary;
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but the one in good manner as not glorying that he hath gotten the victorie of himselfe,
but the one in good manner as not glorying that he hath got the victory of himself,
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or by his owne strength, the other most vnbeseemingly, being a slaue, and pesant to his vnbridled lusts,
or by his own strength, the other most unbeseemingly, being a slave, and Peasant to his unbridled Lustiest,
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and glorying in the pride of life.
and glorying in the pride of life.
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The reason of honouring God by them both, Debora and Barak I meane, is set downe by her in this verse;
The reason of honouring God by them both, Deborah and Barak I mean, is Set down by her in this verse;
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and that was, seeing the Lord had wrought wonderfully for them, and giuen many men, euen an huge army, into the hands of a few;
and that was, seeing the Lord had wrought wonderfully for them, and given many men, even an huge army, into the hands of a few;
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and valiant and noble warriers he had caused to be subdued by them, that were but weake and meane.
and valiant and noble warriors he had caused to be subdued by them, that were but weak and mean.
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And though shee ascribe it in the first part of the verse, vnto the persons;
And though she ascribe it in the First part of the verse, unto the Persons;
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yet that we may know that she ment them to be but the instruments onely appointed by God to get the victory,
yet that we may know that she meant them to be but the Instruments only appointed by God to get the victory,
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therefore in the latter part of the verse, she maketh the Lord the cause of it, saying, that he made them able to obtaine,
Therefore in the latter part of the verse, she makes the Lord the cause of it, saying, that he made them able to obtain,
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and so to preuaile ouer them.
and so to prevail over them.
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And so we (dearely beloued) when the like falleth out to vs, that God by small meanes worketh great things for vs, let vs learne before to be ready to see and acknowledge it.
And so we (dearly Beloved) when the like falls out to us, that God by small means works great things for us, let us Learn before to be ready to see and acknowledge it.
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For example, when the Lord shall asswage the extremities of his seruants, either in paine, sicknesse, feare of vtter vndoing,
For Exampl, when the Lord shall assuage the extremities of his Servants, either in pain, sickness, Fear of utter undoing,
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or in the cruelty of their enemies, whereas none saw how they might bee like to recouer themselues any more;
or in the cruelty of their enemies, whereas none saw how they might be like to recover themselves any more;
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as when all helpe and hope by manward is past;
as when all help and hope by manward is past;
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I grant it, but by a figuratiue speech; in Amalek we are to vnderstand the Canaanites also.
I grant it, but by a figurative speech; in Amalek we Are to understand the Canaanites also.
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when he (I say) shal then shew his helpe, that was not in any likelihood to haue been looked for, is it not time to behold his great goodnesse and wonder at it with due praises? His preuenting of that notorious Gun-powder treason, with the remouall of many great enemies of his people,
when he (I say) shall then show his help, that was not in any likelihood to have been looked for, is it not time to behold his great Goodness and wonder At it with due praises? His preventing of that notorious Gunpowder treason, with the removal of many great enemies of his people,
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when death onely was like to haue done it (God knoweth when) and that in our remembrance,
when death only was like to have done it (God Knoweth when) and that in our remembrance,
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since the entering in of our late deceised Queene of blessed memorie, and the Kings Maiesty, (whom God inable to tread them vnder his feet) what thankes doe these worthily require of vs?
since the entering in of our late deceised Queen of blessed memory, and the Kings Majesty, (whom God inable to tread them under his feet) what thanks do these worthily require of us?
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Moreouer, to see the fruit of this Gospell, which is for the most part so contemptible in the world;
Moreover, to see the fruit of this Gospel, which is for the most part so contemptible in the world;
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what great things it doth in subduing the stony hearts of many vnto the power of it,
what great things it does in subduing the stony hearts of many unto the power of it,
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and in changing them, (though for the great cumpasse of the land, and the long time that it hath bin preached, we may and ought to lament, that it hath preuailed with no more,
and in changing them, (though for the great compass of the land, and the long time that it hath been preached, we may and ought to lament, that it hath prevailed with no more,
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yet that grace that the sincere preaching of it hath wrought in many thousands, is to be remembred, thought vpon,
yet that grace that the sincere preaching of it hath wrought in many thousands, is to be remembered, Thought upon,
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and acknowledged, to Gods eternall praise.
and acknowledged, to God's Eternal praise.
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Euen as in all ages God hath done wonderfully, I meane, great things by small meanes;
Eve as in all ages God hath done wonderfully, I mean, great things by small means;
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as in casting downe the walles of Iericho by seuen daies compassing it with blowing trumpets of Rammes hornes.
as in casting down the walls of Jericho by seuen days compassing it with blowing trumpets of Rams horns.
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Also his inabling Gedeon with three hundred men to ouerthrow an armie of the Midianites, who as grashoppers couered the face of the earth.
Also his enabling Gideon with three hundred men to overthrow an army of the midianites, who as grasshoppers covered the face of the earth.
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And Dauid with his sling to conquer great Goliah. But I must heere cut off, seeing the verses following are many, and must be handled together.
And David with his sling to conquer great Goliath. But I must Here Cut off, seeing the Verses following Are many, and must be handled together.
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THE THIRTIE THREE SERMON ON THE FIFTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE THIRTIE THREE SERMON ON THE FIFTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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The second part of the Chapter. Vers. 14. Of Ephraim their roote arose against Amalek: and after thee, Beniamin, against thy people, O Amalek:
The second part of the Chapter. Vers. 14. Of Ephraim their root arose against Amalek: and After thee, Benjamin, against thy people, Oh Amalek:
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of Machir came rulers, and of Zebulon they that handle the pen of the writer. 15. And the Princes of Issachar were with Debora, and Ishachar, and also Barak:
of Machir Come Rulers, and of Zebulon they that handle the pen of the writer. 15. And the Princes of Issachar were with Deborah, and Ishachar, and also Barak:
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he was sent on his feet in the valley: for the diuisions of Reuben were great thoughts of heart. he was sent on his feet in the valley: for the divisions of Reuben were great thoughts of heart.
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16. Why abodest thou among the sheepfolds to heare the bleatings of the flockes? for the diuisions of Reuben were great thoughts of heart.
16. Why abodest thou among the sheepfolds to hear the bleatings of the flocks? for the divisions of Reuben were great thoughts of heart.
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17. Gilead abode beyond Iordan: and why doth Dan remaine in ships? Ashur sat on the sea shore,
17. Gilead Abided beyond Iordan: and why does Dan remain in ships? Ashur sat on the sea shore,
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And thus much for answering this first doubt out of these words, [ Of Ephraim their roote arose against Amalek. ]
And thus much for answering this First doubt out of these words, [ Of Ephraim their root arose against Amalek. ]
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and tarried in his decayed places 18. But the people of Zebulun and Naphthali haue ieoparded their liues vnto the death in the high places of the field. and tarried in his decayed places 18. But the people of Zebulun and Naphtali have ieoparded their lives unto the death in the high places of the field.
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THis is the first point of the second part of the chapter, in these words of the text to the 19. verse:
THis is the First point of the second part of the chapter, in these words of the text to the 19. verse:
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which second part was diuided into three: as is to bee seene in the first entrance into the chapter.
which second part was divided into three: as is to be seen in the First Entrance into the chapter.
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In the first, they are brought in to the song first, and commended by Debora, that did helpe in the warre, in the 14. and part of the fifteenth verse,
In the First, they Are brought in to the song First, and commended by Deborah, that did help in the war, in the 14. and part of the fifteenth verse,
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and by occasion of them, they are mentioned next, and their slothfulnesse is reproued, who being of the tribes, did not helpe in the battell;
and by occasion of them, they Are mentioned next, and their slothfulness is reproved, who being of the tribes, did not help in the battle;
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which is done in part of the fifteenth verse, the 16. and 17. and after shee commendeth Zebulun and Naphthali, for that they had ieoparded their liues for their brethren,
which is done in part of the fifteenth verse, the 16. and 17. and After she commends Zebulun and Naphtali, for that they had ieoparded their lives for their brothers,
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and this in the eighteenth verse.
and this in the eighteenth verse.
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This to be the meaning of these verses, all may see that will throughly looke into it.
This to be the meaning of these Verses, all may see that will thoroughly look into it.
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But yet it must be acknowledged, that there is difficulty in some of them.
But yet it must be acknowledged, that there is difficulty in Some of them.
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This therfore I will cleare as I am able, and labour to remoue the doubts which may be raised to trouble the Reader.
This Therefore I will clear as I am able, and labour to remove the doubts which may be raised to trouble the Reader.
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To the which end wee must remember that which was before said, that Debora first speaketh of them in this second part of the chapter, which did helpe in the warre.
To the which end we must Remember that which was before said, that Deborah First speaks of them in this second part of the chapter, which did help in the war.
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And shee beginneth with Ephraim, And whereas some expound it that this root of Ephraim that rose against Amalek was Ioshua; and by Beniamin, in that they vnderstand him that should fight against them afterward;
And she begins with Ephraim, And whereas Some expound it that this root of Ephraim that rose against Amalek was Ioshua; and by Benjamin, in that they understand him that should fight against them afterwards;
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that is to say, Saul, who did so indeed.
that is to say, Saul, who did so indeed.
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It is true, that both these are said to haue gone against Amalek, but what is that to this purpose? For heere in this part of the song, Debora signifieth who they were that fought against the Canaanites at that time.
It is true, that both these Are said to have gone against Amalek, but what is that to this purpose? For Here in this part of the song, Deborah signifies who they were that fought against the Canaanites At that time.
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Therefore it is rather likely, that by the root of Ephraim she could not meane Ioshua, who was dead long before;
Therefore it is rather likely, that by the root of Ephraim she could not mean Ioshua, who was dead long before;
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but she meaneth her selfe, being one that was a chiefe person in that tribe:
but she means her self, being one that was a chief person in that tribe:
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for it appeareth, that shee was an Ephramite, and it is said that she iudged Israel, dwelling vnder a Palme tree between Ramath and Bethel in mount Ephraim.
for it appears, that she was an Ephraimite, and it is said that she judged Israel, Dwelling under a Palm tree between Ramath and Bethel in mount Ephraim.
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And sure it is, that by her charge and authority the battell was taken in hand.
And sure it is, that by her charge and Authority the battle was taken in hand.
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But then ye will obiect, that the warre heere mentioned is said to haue been against Amalek, not the Canaanites:
But then you will Object, that the war Here mentioned is said to have been against Amalek, not the Canaanites:
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[ and after thee, Beniamin fought against thee O Amalek. ] Heere vnderstand this word (Amalek) as before.[ and After thee, Benjamin fought against thee Oh Amalek. ] Here understand this word (Amalek) as before.
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But that by Beniamin here, we should vnderstand Saul, being of that tribe, there is no sense in it, Saul being yet vnborne;
But that by Benjamin Here, we should understand Saul, being of that tribe, there is no sense in it, Saul being yet unborn;
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but certaine of the tribe of Beniamin: for it appeareth by these words in the text, that some of the tribe of Beniamin also adioyned themselues to Debora, from the first beginning of the battell,
but certain of the tribe of Benjamin: for it appears by these words in the text, that Some of the tribe of Benjamin also adjoined themselves to Deborah, from the First beginning of the battle,
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though (it is to be thought) they were but few in comparison. The other words in this 14. verse haue this meaning;
though (it is to be Thought) they were but few in comparison. The other words in this 14. verse have this meaning;
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as these first [ out of Machir came rulers ] that is, out of them heere named of Machir, which was a noble family in the halfe tribe of Manasses, there came certaine worthy men to helpe in the battell.
as these First [ out of Machir Come Rulers ] that is, out of them Here nam of Machir, which was a noble family in the half tribe of Manasses, there Come certain worthy men to help in the battle.
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The last words of the verse, which are these, [ Out of Zebulun there came they that handle the pen of the writer, ] they haue this meaning;
The last words of the verse, which Are these, [ Out of Zebulun there Come they that handle the pen of the writer, ] they have this meaning;
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that the learned and skilful Lawyers, who were exercised in handling the pen, did helpe as they might fitliest be employed and vsed,
that the learned and skilful Lawyers, who were exercised in handling the pen, did help as they might fitliest be employed and used,
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whether by weapon or by counsell. The first part of the fifteenth verse concerning Issachar, hath this sense:
whither by weapon or by counsel. The First part of the fifteenth verse Concerning Issachar, hath this sense:
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that this tribe is highly commended, both for that they that were chiefe in it consented to Debora, and also,
that this tribe is highly commended, both for that they that were chief in it consented to Deborah, and also,
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for that they did in their place, as Barak did in his:
for that they did in their place, as Barak did in his:
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for as he was sent to mount Tabor, so it seemeth that the Princes of Ishachar were sent into the valley with their footmen,
for as he was sent to mount Tabor, so it seems that the Princes of Ishachar were sent into the valley with their footmen,
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and in the perill and ieopardy of the Israelites by their enemies, they did set vpon them with great courage,
and in the peril and jeopardy of the Israelites by their enemies, they did Set upon them with great courage,
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and behaued themselues valiantly, and therefore they are highly commended.
and behaved themselves valiantly, and Therefore they Are highly commended.
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Thus she hauing mentioned them that helped in the battell, she turneth, by occasion of them, to those that did not helpe, beginning in this 15. verse with the tribe of Ruben. That tribe is reproued,
Thus she having mentioned them that helped in the battle, she turns, by occasion of them, to those that did not help, beginning in this 15. verse with the tribe of Reuben. That tribe is reproved,
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for that it held backe to the great griefe of their brethren, from fighting among them,
for that it held back to the great grief of their brothers, from fighting among them,
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and for that they did not in so great danger come foorth to helpe them.
and for that they did not in so great danger come forth to help them.
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This tribe dwelt beyond Iorden in the fat pastures, and as it appeareth, for their too much minding,
This tribe dwelled beyond Jordan in the fat pastures, and as it appears, for their too much minding,
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and care of their cattell, and their commoditie thereby, they neglected the care of the Common-wealth.
and care of their cattle, and their commodity thereby, they neglected the care of the Commonwealth.
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And in that it is said, that there were great thoughts of heart for the Reubenites diuiding themselues from their brethren,
And in that it is said, that there were great thoughts of heart for the Reubenites dividing themselves from their brothers,
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whether the meaning of the words be, that these thoughts were great and loftie in them, that scorned to goe at Deboras commandement, being but a woman;
whither the meaning of the words be, that these thoughts were great and lofty in them, that scorned to go At Deborah Commandment, being but a woman;
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or whether they were thoughts of wondring and lamenting in their brethren, for that they came not as well as others, to helpe them in the battell;
or whither they were thoughts of wondering and lamenting in their brothers, for that they Come not as well as Others, to help them in the battle;
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the repetition of the words doth giue more warrant for to take them in this latter sense, as a lamentation:
the repetition of the words does give more warrant for to take them in this latter sense, as a lamentation:
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as if it should be said, Oh that Reuben should not come ouer Iorden to helpe as the most of the other tribes did:
as if it should be said, O that Reuben should not come over Jordan to help as the most of the other tribes did:
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oh, it was wondred at, and much to be lamented.
o, it was wondered At, and much to be lamented.
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And besides, to charge that tribe to be proud and insolent, is more then wee may or ought to doe vpon an vncertaine ground,
And beside, to charge that tribe to be proud and insolent, is more then we may or ought to do upon an uncertain ground,
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for it requireth good proofe for the auouching of that.
for it requires good proof for the avouching of that.
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Reuben (that is the Reubenites that came of him) is here described by their calling and trade, that they were keepers of cattell,Reuben (that is the Reubenites that Come of him) is Here described by their calling and trade, that they were keepers of cattle,
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and the places that they dwelt in, namely among goodly pastures.
and the places that they dwelled in, namely among goodly pastures.
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And where it is added, Why sattest thou among the sheepfolds to heare the bleating of the flockes? it is so to be taken,
And where it is added, Why sattest thou among the sheepfolds to hear the bleating of the flocks? it is so to be taken,
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as if the Reubenites abode and remained still with their cattell, for all the danger that was:
as if the Reubenites Abided and remained still with their cattle, for all the danger that was:
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and did declare thereby that they did set more by them, then they did pitie their brethren, by going to helpe them.
and did declare thereby that they did Set more by them, then they did pity their brothers, by going to help them.
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In the 17. verse, Gilead is in like manner complained of, they abode still in their dwelling place beyond Iorden,
In the 17. verse, Gilead is in like manner complained of, they Abided still in their Dwelling place beyond Jordan,
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as the Reubenites did, dwelling neere vnto them; while their brethren the Israelites were in great ieopardie, fighting with their enemies.
as the Reubenites did, Dwelling near unto them; while their brothers the Israelites were in great jeopardy, fighting with their enemies.
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But here commeth another great doubt to be answered, that seeing Machir, a noble familie in the tribe of Manasse, was said before, to come to helpe their brethren, and they possessed Gilead:
But Here comes Another great doubt to be answered, that seeing Machir, a noble family in the tribe of Manasseh, was said before, to come to help their brothers, and they possessed Gilead:
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I say if Gilead bee commended before to come, why is it here reproued for not comming? This doubt is answered thus:
I say if Gilead be commended before to come, why is it Here reproved for not coming? This doubt is answered thus:
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Manasse had two sonnes, Machir and Iair, of whom came two great families, both which possessed Gilead. Manasseh had two Sons, Machir and Iair, of whom Come two great families, both which possessed Gilead.
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Therefore those Gileadites which came of Machir, could not bee they who are reproued, for they came to helpe;
Therefore those Gileadites which Come of Machir, could not be they who Are reproved, for they Come to help;
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but the familie of Iair, who also dwelt in Gilead, for they came not.
but the family of Iair, who also dwelled in Gilead, for they Come not.
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The next that are reproued here, are they of the tribe of Dan. Who are not reproued simply for trauailing in ships vpon the sea,
The next that Are reproved Here, Are they of the tribe of Dan. Who Are not reproved simply for travailing in ships upon the sea,
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Now at that time (whether they did so to shelter themselues thereby from their enemies on the sea,
Now At that time (whither they did so to shelter themselves thereby from their enemies on the sea,
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or for their trafique, and did not rather goe out of them, and helpe the rest) they were worthie to be found fault with, for their so doing.
or for their traffic, and did not rather go out of them, and help the rest) they were worthy to be found fault with, for their so doing.
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For what though they were striken with such a feare, when they heard of the armies of their enemies? that was their sinne, that they hasted not to the rest, against their enemies to assist them,
For what though they were stricken with such a Fear, when they herd of the armies of their enemies? that was their sin, that they hasted not to the rest, against their enemies to assist them,
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but that they put themselues in ships, that so they might passe and escape from them,
but that they put themselves in ships, that so they might pass and escape from them,
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or follow their owne priuate businesse:
or follow their own private business:
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which was a thing vtterly vnbeseeming them, they were therefore worthily and iustly reproued for it, as I haue said.
which was a thing utterly unbeseeming them, they were Therefore worthily and justly reproved for it, as I have said.
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The last tribe that is found fault with, is the tribe of Asher, who excuse themselues for being absent from their brethren;
The last tribe that is found fault with, is the tribe of Asher, who excuse themselves for being absent from their brothers;
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partly for that they dwelt farre off, and partly for that their townes and cities were ruinous,
partly for that they dwelled Far off, and partly for that their Towns and cities were ruinous,
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and not well fenced, and therefore they said, they tarried at home, lest their enemies might haue taken occasion by their absence to spoile them, which they saw they might easily haue done.
and not well fenced, and Therefore they said, they tarried At home, lest their enemies might have taken occasion by their absence to spoil them, which they saw they might Easily have done.
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And there is no doubt, but that it was grieuous to these tribes to be thus rebuked;
And there is no doubt, but that it was grievous to these tribes to be thus rebuked;
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the which the holy Ghost would haue to be done, partly for their owne cause that they might see in what great fault they were by not going to helpe their brethren,
the which the holy Ghost would have to be done, partly for their own cause that they might see in what great fault they were by not going to help their brothers,
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how lightly soeuer they accounted of it, and also that they might repent for it:
how lightly soever they accounted of it, and also that they might Repent for it:
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and partly in respect of others, which I will shew when I come to the doctrine.
and partly in respect of Others, which I will show when I come to the Doctrine.
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And this be said of the tribes commended and reproued, except the two tribes of Zebulon and Naphtali, who did more specially icopard their liues for their brethren,
And this be said of the tribes commended and reproved, except the two tribes of Zebulon and Naphtali, who did more specially icopard their lives for their brothers,
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as it followeth in the next verse.
as it follows in the next verse.
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Here she commendeth them both in an high manner (though some chiefe men in the tribe of Zebulon she had praised before,
Here she commends them both in an high manner (though Some chief men in the tribe of Zebulon she had praised before,
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and that for their forwardnes against Gods enemies, in so great perill, as we haue heard, they were in.
and that for their forwardness against God's enemies, in so great peril, as we have herd, they were in.
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For it was a ridiculous thing in the iudgement of men, for such a small number as they were, to goe against such huge armies,
For it was a ridiculous thing in the judgement of men, for such a small number as they were, to go against such huge armies,
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and all as valiant souldiers addressed in warlike furniture, by whom they might haue been swept away in lesse then an houre;
and all as valiant Soldiers addressed in warlike furniture, by whom they might have been swept away in less then an hour;
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but they preferred God and his word before their owne liues.
but they preferred God and his word before their own lives.
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but put foorth themselues before them, as these here did:
but put forth themselves before them, as these Here did:
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By the high places mentioned here, the mount Tabor is signified, on which they were appointed to stand to behold the multitude of the Canaanites,
By the high places mentioned Here, the mount Tabor is signified, on which they were appointed to stand to behold the multitude of the Canaanites,
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and yet they not flying away from them, but marching toward them, their faith appeared to bee so much the greater,
and yet they not flying away from them, but marching towards them, their faith appeared to be so much the greater,
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and therefore they are thus commended. Thus much for the meaning of these fiue verses.
and Therefore they Are thus commended. Thus much for the meaning of these fiue Verses.
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Now I haue cleered that which was needfull to be made plaine in this storie, there being some difficultie therein;
Now I have cleared that which was needful to be made plain in this story, there being Some difficulty therein;
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the next thing is, that we seeke a further benefit by it.
the next thing is, that we seek a further benefit by it.
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And first by them who are commended for yeelding their helpe in that great worke of the Lord,
And First by them who Are commended for yielding their help in that great work of the Lord,
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as Ephraim, Beniamin and Ishaker, mentioned in the 14. and 15. verses;
as Ephraim, Benjamin and Ishaker, mentioned in the 14. and 15. Verses;
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we may see, that such as doe set themselues to further Gods people, or his seruice, shall not be vnrecompensed, nor forgotten;
we may see, that such as do Set themselves to further God's people, or his service, shall not be unrecompensed, nor forgotten;
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as these are here regestred to their praise, neither is any to thinke, that the labour and trauell so bestowed, is in vaine.
as these Are Here registered to their praise, neither is any to think, that the labour and travel so bestowed, is in vain.
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And whereas some obiect, That now the Scriptures are finished, and therefore no man can looke for the same particular reward that these enioyed;
And whereas Some Object, That now the Scriptures Are finished, and Therefore no man can look for the same particular reward that these enjoyed;
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I meane, to be Chronicled in the monuments thereof:
I mean, to be Chronicled in the monuments thereof:
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yet let them know, that if they be faithfull and constant to the end, the Lord hath written their names in another booke, farre more durable,
yet let them know, that if they be faithful and constant to the end, the Lord hath written their names in Another book, Far more durable,
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euen the booke of remembrance, wherein he writeth the workes of the Saints, that he may both here,
even the book of remembrance, wherein he Writeth the works of the Saints, that he may both Here,
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and for euer reward them, and honour them before men Angels.
and for ever reward them, and honour them before men Angels.
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For though it be vsuall with men to doe as the Butler did to Ioseph, I meane to let goe vnrewarded many kindnesses and duties done to them by their neighbours,
For though it be usual with men to do as the Butler did to Ioseph, I mean to let go unrewarded many Kindnesses and duties done to them by their neighbours,
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yet God who is lesse bound to the best, by any due of desert, but only of his free promise and gracious fauour, he, I say, will not doe so:
yet God who is less bound to the best, by any endue of desert, but only of his free promise and gracious favour, he, I say, will not do so:
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for why? if one offer but a cup of cold water vnto any, in the name of a Disciple, that is,
for why? if one offer but a cup of cold water unto any, in the name of a Disciple, that is,
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because he is so, the Lord will not leaue him vnrewarded.
Because he is so, the Lord will not leave him unrewarded.
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Therefore when the woman in the Gospell had powred ointment on the head of our Sauiour, he said, that wheresoeuer the Gospell should be preached, that act of hers should bee remembred and spoken of.
Therefore when the woman in the Gospel had poured ointment on the head of our Saviour, he said, that wheresoever the Gospel should be preached, that act of hers should be remembered and spoken of.
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Much more they who shall honour God more fruitfully and faithfully, may assure themselues, that great is their reward from him:
Much more they who shall honour God more fruitfully and faithfully, may assure themselves, that great is their reward from him:
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for hee that shall forsake any thing for his sake, shall receiue an hundred fold for it,
for he that shall forsake any thing for his sake, shall receive an hundred fold for it,
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Oh therefore the blockishnes and vnbeliefe of the greatest part euen of Christendome, who desiring to enioy good daies while they liue here, doe in no carefull manner take the way thereto;
O Therefore the blockishness and unbelief of the greatest part even of Christendom, who desiring to enjoy good days while they live Here, do in no careful manner take the Way thereto;
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but shift as the baddest sort do, to take their part in the sinfull pleasures of this life.
but shift as the badst sort do, to take their part in the sinful pleasures of this life.
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By meanes whereof, though they thinke themselues on the surer hand, and to play the part of wise men;
By means whereof, though they think themselves on the Surer hand, and to play the part of wise men;
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yet in truth they neuer finde the quiet and sweete fruite of the Gospell, which yet many of them professe;
yet in truth they never find the quiet and sweet fruit of the Gospel, which yet many of them profess;
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nor euer attaine the happie life, here or after, that they looke for.
nor ever attain the happy life, Here or After, that they look for.
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Oh, things present doe so dazle their eyes with their deceiueable beauty, and their hearts are so hollow, inconstant and vnfaithfull, that if they be tickled with loue and liking of any thing that pleaseth their humour,
O, things present do so dazzle their eyes with their deceivable beauty, and their hearts Are so hollow, inconstant and unfaithful, that if they be tickled with love and liking of any thing that Pleases their humour,
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how dishonest, yea and filthie soeuer it be, they are drawne after it, as the silly fish with the bait.
how dishonest, yea and filthy soever it be, they Are drawn After it, as the silly Fish with the bait.
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So that it is no maruaile, that few doe beleeue that their labour in the Lord shall be rewarded;
So that it is no marvel, that few do believe that their labour in the Lord shall be rewarded;
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by chusing rather to abide affliction, then to embrace the short pleasures of sinne.
by choosing rather to abide affliction, then to embrace the short pleasures of sin.
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Oh the number is great of them that follow the deuices and desires of their owne wicked hearts, vpbraiding the godly with the small gaine they get by their zealous profession of religion.
O the number is great of them that follow the devices and Desires of their own wicked hearts, upbraiding the godly with the small gain they get by their zealous profession of Religion.
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Indeed it is a thing impossible for an vnbeleeuer, to see either the vnfruitfulnes of his owne estate,
Indeed it is a thing impossible for an unbeliever, to see either the unfruitfulness of his own estate,
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or the gaine of the contrarie:
or the gain of the contrary:
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as wee see by them in Malach. 3. who aske in plaine termes, If it be not in vaine to serue God,
as we see by them in Malachi 3. who ask in plain terms, If it be not in vain to serve God,
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and what profit commeth thereby, &c. But this ought not to trouble the righteous, as we see in the 16. verse of the same chapter:
and what profit comes thereby, etc. But this ought not to trouble the righteous, as we see in the 16. verse of the same chapter:
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but if through frailtie they slip into that temptation, as Dauid did, Psal. 73. let them doe as he did, vers. 17. enter into the Sanctuarie of God, and change their opinion.
but if through frailty they slip into that temptation, as David did, Psalm 73. let them do as he did, vers. 17. enter into the Sanctuary of God, and change their opinion.
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But as fast as one seeth another taken away, and for all the fearefull manner of the death of some of them, who haue liued as if they feared neither hell nor iudgement day;
But as fast as one sees Another taken away, and for all the fearful manner of the death of Some of them, who have lived as if they feared neither hell nor judgement day;
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yet what one of an hundred remaining behinde still, is brought any thing neerer to a Christian life thereby?
yet what one of an hundred remaining behind still, is brought any thing nearer to a Christian life thereby?
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Now more particularly by these of Machir or Manasses, Zebulon, and Issachar, which were chiefe men in the tribes,
Now more particularly by these of Machir or Manasses, Zebulon, and Issachar, which were chief men in the tribes,
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and yet forward and readie to ioyne with the rest against Gods enemies;
and yet forward and ready to join with the rest against God's enemies;
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wee learne, that as the mightiest and wealthiest should not come behind others in any part of Gods seruice,
we Learn, that as the Mightiest and Wealthiest should not come behind Others in any part of God's service,
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so they that doe not so, must see that they shall haue reproch for their negligence and sloth,
so they that do not so, must see that they shall have reproach for their negligence and sloth,
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as the other shall be renowned of God himselfe, as wee see here these be:
as the other shall be renowned of God himself, as we see Here these be:
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which were enough to put heart and courage into that sort of men particularly, if sinne haue not plucked it out.
which were enough to put heart and courage into that sort of men particularly, if sin have not plucked it out.
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But of this I speake in other places by occasion, and therefore I say no more now.
But of this I speak in other places by occasion, and Therefore I say no more now.
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Now Debora passeth from these whom she commended, and turneth to the other whom she discommendeth, in these verses.
Now Deborah passes from these whom she commended, and turns to the other whom she discommendeth, in these Verses.
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Whereby we may see how great the reproch of thē is, who do not helpe in Gods house, to set forward his worke,
Whereby we may see how great the reproach of them is, who do not help in God's house, to Set forward his work,
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and to ioyne with his seruants therein.
and to join with his Servants therein.
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For such do not only discourage their brethren, and let the worke lie raw and vnperfect;
For such do not only discourage their brothers, and let the work lie raw and unperfect;
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but they flesh their aduersaries, and God knoweth whether they would not also turne on their sides, if they should be tryed.
but they Flesh their Adversaries, and God Knoweth whither they would not also turn on their sides, if they should be tried.
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Wherein it is not amisse to obserue the plaine dealing of the holy Ghost in this narration:
Wherein it is not amiss to observe the plain dealing of the holy Ghost in this narration:
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for as he ingenuously yeeldeth testimony of praise to the well deseruing:
for as he ingenuously yields testimony of praise to the well deserving:
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so hee conceileth not the shame of the carelesse and slothfull, but rebukes them without respect of persons.
so he conceileth not the shame of the careless and slothful, but rebukes them without respect of Persons.
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Which dealing, as it sheweth what course he will take in that solemne day, wherin he will iudge the world with equity:
Which dealing, as it shows what course he will take in that solemn day, wherein he will judge the world with equity:
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so it should driue all fooles out of these conceits, whereby they beguile themselues saying; rush, God will doe neither good nor euill;
so it should driven all Fools out of these conceits, whereby they beguile themselves saying; rush, God will do neither good nor evil;
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and that hee will not smite them, but they shall escape better then others, &c. which was the errour of them who (till they found the contrary) would neuer be perswaded but their estate was good, saying, Lord, Lord, &c. as though thereby they should haue entred into his kingdome.
and that he will not smite them, but they shall escape better then Others, etc. which was the error of them who (till they found the contrary) would never be persuaded but their estate was good, saying, Lord, Lord, etc. as though thereby they should have entered into his Kingdom.
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And as this is true in the generall, so is it in particulars, both bodily and spirituall.
And as this is true in the general, so is it in particulars, both bodily and spiritual.
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For though in the corrupt practise of this wicked world, we see euery one is for himselfe, as the prouerbe speaketh;
For though in the corrupt practice of this wicked world, we see every one is for himself, as the proverb speaks;
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posting off the regard of the needy to others:
posting off the regard of the needy to Others:
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yet if we enter into the Lords sanctuary, and looke what is required by his word, wee shall finde it odious, vnnaturall,
yet if we enter into the lords sanctuary, and look what is required by his word, we shall find it odious, unnatural,
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and highly displeasing in the sight of God, that there is not compassion in one to another,
and highly displeasing in the sighed of God, that there is not compassion in one to Another,
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and care in one ouer another, as equity and band of duty requireth;
and care in one over Another, as equity and band of duty requires;
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that as they should warme the hearts of their brethren with relieuing them readily in their bodily necessities and dangers;
that as they should warm the hearts of their brothers with relieving them readily in their bodily necessities and dangers;
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so should they comfort their soules likewise with holy instruction and spirituall refreshing, as by good occasion and opportunity they may.
so should they Comfort their Souls likewise with holy instruction and spiritual refreshing, as by good occasion and opportunity they may.
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And as these should haue done it in warre, so ought we as well in peace.
And as these should have done it in war, so ought we as well in peace.
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This dutie owe superiours, either in nature, age, place or gifts, to the inferiours, to backe, encourage and instruct them:
This duty owe superiors, either in nature, age, place or Gifts, to the inferiors, to back, encourage and instruct them:
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equals, to each other, to admonish, comfort, visit, and support, or restore one the other in meekenesse as there shall be cause.
equals, to each other, to admonish, Comfort, visit, and support, or restore one the other in meekness as there shall be cause.
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This is not the Ministers duty alone, but of others;
This is not the Ministers duty alone, but of Others;
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which if it were practised, wee might say indeed that great is the benefit of Christian fellowship;
which if it were practised, we might say indeed that great is the benefit of Christian fellowship;
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whereas now men looke vpon one another, as if they knew them not, and had as lieue haue their roome as their company.
whereas now men look upon one Another, as if they knew them not, and had as lieve have their room as their company.
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But what other is to bee looked for, while Gods ordinances, (whereby hee hath prouided that this duty of caring one for another, shall bee nourished) are contemned and set at naught? But yet for all this, I would not thus bee vnderstood,
But what other is to be looked for, while God's ordinances, (whereby he hath provided that this duty of caring one for Another, shall be nourished) Are contemned and Set At nought? But yet for all this, I would not thus be understood,
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as though men ought to breake off and leaue their lawfull callings to seeke (as some say they do) occasions to be doing of good, by conference, &c. as some idle and phantasticall persons are glad to pretend such things, to the end they may liue idely,
as though men ought to break off and leave their lawful callings to seek (as Some say they do) occasions to be doing of good, by conference, etc. as Some idle and fantastical Persons Are glad to pretend such things, to the end they may live idly,
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and be held within no bounds:
and be held within no bounds:
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but yet (as it may fall out) when they are called more necessarily to some speciall duties of visiting one another in sicknesse,
but yet (as it may fallen out) when they Are called more necessarily to Some special duties of visiting one Another in sickness,
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or eating and drinking together, for the time, vpon some such waighty and iust occasion they may.
or eating and drinking together, for the time, upon Some such weighty and just occasion they may.
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But otherwise they are, and that with faithfulnesse and diligence, to attend vpon their lawfull vocation,
But otherwise they Are, and that with faithfulness and diligence, to attend upon their lawful vocation,
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vnlesse with their conference and good communication and such like doing of God, they may do the duties of their callings also;
unless with their conference and good communication and such like doing of God, they may do the duties of their callings also;
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which in trauelling and iourneying together about their businesse, they may.
which in travelling and journeying together about their business, they may.
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And this be gathered from the reproofe of all the tribes in generall, mentioned in these three verses.
And this be gathered from the reproof of all the tribes in general, mentioned in these three Verses.
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But now let vs marke somewhat out of them more perticularly.
But now let us mark somewhat out of them more particularly.
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For of Reuben and Gilead it is expresly said, that they neglected this duty for their owne profit,
For of Reuben and Gilead it is expressly said, that they neglected this duty for their own profit,
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and that they were more bent to the seeking of that, then to lend their helpe where they owe it.
and that they were more bent to the seeking of that, then to lend their help where they owe it.
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This was found fault withall in them:
This was found fault withal in them:
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euen as our Sauiour found the like fault with them, who were inuited by him vnto another duty,
even as our Saviour found the like fault with them, who were invited by him unto Another duty,
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euen to the great supper, as these were to fight against Gods enemies, they excusing their absence for their owne priuate advantage, euery one his way:
even to the great supper, as these were to fight against God's enemies, they excusing their absence for their own private advantage, every one his Way:
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one had hired a farme, another had bought oxen, and he must euen then go trie them;
one had hired a farm, Another had bought oxen, and he must even then go try them;
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and another had married a wife;
and Another had married a wife;
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to whom may bee added the third sort of hearers mentioned by our Sauiour, whose sinne was of the same kind, whom the cares of the world,
to whom may be added the third sort of hearers mentioned by our Saviour, whose sin was of the same kind, whom the Cares of the world,
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and thornes of riches choke, so that the seed sowne in them brings forth no good fruit.
and thorns of riches choke, so that the seed sown in them brings forth no good fruit.
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This worldly minde and sloth in men to preferre their owne profit before Gods businesse, far more waighty;
This worldly mind and sloth in men to prefer their own profit before God's business, Far more weighty;
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God in no wise can abide.
God in no wise can abide.
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And yet a common sinne it is, and not in the worst sort of professors onely; (as we see in Martha, who lost the best part,
And yet a Common sin it is, and not in the worst sort of professors only; (as we see in Martha, who lost the best part,
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when Christ was at her house, and that by cumbring her selfe needlesly) who for their owne priuate commodity neglect and passe by duties to God and their brethren, and those very waighty:
when christ was At her house, and that by cumbering her self needlessly) who for their own private commodity neglect and pass by duties to God and their brothers, and those very weighty:
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for while they puddle for earthly pearles, they forgoe the peerlesse pearle of faith and regeneration, being, (if they could see it) farre more gaineful then their best merchandise,
for while they puddle for earthly Pearls, they forgo the peerless pearl of faith and regeneration, being, (if they could see it) Far more gaineful then their best merchandise,
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and by infinite degrees excelling them all.
and by infinite Degrees excelling them all.
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And let vs all take heede, seeing commonly it so falleth out, that he who is wittingly carelesse in some duties, is not very forward in other,
And let us all take heed, seeing commonly it so falls out, that he who is wittingly careless in Some duties, is not very forward in other,
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how waighty soeuer, that it be not so with vs, that while we aime at heauen, more then some other, we be not waighed downe,
how weighty soever, that it be not so with us, that while we aim At heaven, more then Some other, we be not weighed down,
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as it were, with bolts vpon our heeles, to the depth of earthlinesse, and so make our dwelling vnder the earth; in perpetuall darknesse.
as it were, with bolts upon our heals, to the depth of earthliness, and so make our Dwelling under the earth; in perpetual darkness.
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And this by the occasion of the sin in these two tribes, bewailed by Debora, speaking in her song of one of them thus;
And this by the occasion of the since in these two tribes, bewailed by Deborah, speaking in her song of one of them thus;
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for the diuision of Ruben, in that he diuided himselfe from his brethren, there were great thoughts of heart, that is, much maruelling and lamenting for his so doing. Of the other thus:for the division of Reuben, in that he divided himself from his brothers, there were great thoughts of heart, that is, much marvelling and lamenting for his so doing. Of the other thus:
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Gilead remained beyond Iordan; as if she should say, euen then, when their brethren were fighting with their enemies, they of Gilead sat still at home, whom yet the businesse concerned as much as themselues that lamented it.Gilead remained beyond Iordan; as if she should say, even then, when their brothers were fighting with their enemies, they of Gilead sat still At home, whom yet the business concerned as much as themselves that lamented it.
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And was not that then very lamentable? And as I haue spoken of this one sinne, the same may be said of the rest how much to bee bewailed they are,
And was not that then very lamentable? And as I have spoken of this one sin, the same may be said of the rest how much to be bewailed they Are,
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and namely, these more neere akind.
and namely, these more near akind.
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Thus wee haue heard how shee hath commended the tribes that did fight against the enemies,
Thus we have herd how she hath commended the tribes that did fight against the enemies,
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Euen so it is, when good men to these, as techinesse or conceits, or any other sinister corruptions to separate men from their brethren,
Eve so it is, when good men to these, as techinesse or conceits, or any other sinister corruptions to separate men from their brothers,
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and thereby to make them backward in helping forward the good things which otherwise might bee,
and thereby to make them backward in helping forward the good things which otherwise might be,
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as in keeping the vnruly in order, and within compasse;
as in keeping the unruly in order, and within compass;
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or helping to bring in a sound and good ministery, or any other commendable thing, by their care and industry.
or helping to bring in a found and good Ministry, or any other commendable thing, by their care and industry.
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Oh how it should grieue vs when wee see them backward in any good thing, who should bee forward.
O how it should grieve us when we see them backward in any good thing, who should be forward.
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Indeed when the diuell hath so fare wound in with men, as to diuide them from their brethren, they stand stifly in defence of their doing (so little doth it greeue them) but it pierceth the hearts of the godly, in respect both of the wrong done to themselues,
Indeed when the Devil hath so fare wound in with men, as to divide them from their brothers, they stand stiffly in defence of their doing (so little does it grieve them) but it pierces the hearts of the godly, in respect both of the wrong done to themselves,
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& the scandall offered to others;
& the scandal offered to Others;
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as also because they deserue thereby, that their former forwardnesse and fruits should bee called into question.
as also Because they deserve thereby, that their former forwardness and fruits should be called into question.
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Demas made light of his going from Paul: but hee writes mournfully of it to Timothy, in this manner:Demas made Light of his going from Paul: but he writes mournfully of it to Timothy, in this manner:
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Demas hath forsaken me, and hath imbraced, that is to say, hee resteth in this present world. And no maruell; Demas hath forsaken me, and hath embraced, that is to say, he rests in this present world. And no marvel;
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for the truth is, the better a mans properties be, the more lamentable are his personall blemishes.
for the truth is, the better a men properties be, the more lamentable Are his personal blemishes.
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Euen as when a man comely, and of very good shape in all other parts very personable of body, hath a wooden leg,
Eve as when a man comely, and of very good shape in all other parts very personable of body, hath a wooden leg,
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or some other grosse disfiguring of him, all men obserue it with commiseration and pity.
or Some other gross disfiguring of him, all men observe it with commiseration and pity.
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Now of Dan seuerally she complaineth, for that they of that tribe fled away for feare of the enemies, from their dwelling places,
Now of Dan severally she Complaineth, for that they of that tribe fled away for Fear of the enemies, from their Dwelling places,
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if not also for their worldly profit, as Reuben and the other did, as we haue heard in the exposition of this verse.
if not also for their worldly profit, as Reuben and the other did, as we have herd in the exposition of this verse.
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So that as these did another way, and in another respect deserue blame, as wee see,
So that as these did Another Way, and in Another respect deserve blame, as we see,
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namely, for their feare of their enemies, whereas they should haue rather vnderstood, that it behoued them to haue taken part with their brethren:
namely, for their Fear of their enemies, whereas they should have rather understood, that it behooved them to have taken part with their brothers:
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so the ill fauourednesse (if it could bee seene with the eye and the vnseemelinesse of it in them,) teacheth what a slauish affection this feare and timerousnesse is,
so the ill fauourednesse (if it could be seen with the eye and the vnseemelinesse of it in them,) Teaches what a slavish affection this Fear and timerousnesse is,
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and what a burthen to Gods seruants, when their faith is damped, and hindred by it, that it cannot haue the proper worke;
and what a burden to God's Servants, when their faith is damped, and hindered by it, that it cannot have the proper work;
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that is, to harten and encourage them to bee forward and zealous in the worke of the Lord,
that is, to harten and encourage them to be forward and zealous in the work of the Lord,
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but shiftingly to prouide for themselues.
but shiftingly to provide for themselves.
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And therefore in the Reuelation, this spirituall fearefulnesse is threatened as seuerely as adultery and murther;
And Therefore in the Revelation, this spiritual fearfulness is threatened as severely as adultery and murder;
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and therefore (doubtlesse) is no lesse then a great blemish.
and Therefore (doubtless) is no less then a great blemish.
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This, I say, is in men a shamefull sinne, to be content that other shall beare the brunt, and themselues goe free.
This, I say, is in men a shameful sin, to be content that other shall bear the brunt, and themselves go free.
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Such shall smart and be wounded deeply, when the other shall reioyce.
Such shall smart and be wounded deeply, when the other shall rejoice.
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Howbeit this I will adde, that as this fearefulnesse comming from a false heart, destitute of the loue of God and faith, is damnable disobedience to God, and trechery to men:
Howbeit this I will add, that as this fearfulness coming from a false heart, destitute of the love of God and faith, is damnable disobedience to God, and treachery to men:
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so yet because it may through infirmity cleaue to a right good seruant of God (for we must wisely discerne of the cause from whence it ariseth,) therefore we must not count alike of both:
so yet Because it may through infirmity cleave to a right good servant of God (for we must wisely discern of the cause from whence it arises,) Therefore we must not count alike of both:
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as we haue good warning by Peters example, who of meere frailty feared to confesse his master,
as we have good warning by Peter's Exampl, who of mere frailty feared to confess his master,
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but by and by he went by himselfe, and wept bitterly for it:
but by and by he went by himself, and wept bitterly for it:
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whereas they whose feare riseth of falshood and meere carnall respects onely seeke grosly to auoide danger,
whereas they whose Fear Riseth of falsehood and mere carnal respects only seek grossly to avoid danger,
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but relent not after for their sinne: therefore we must be waile both, but pity them that haue been ouercome through frailty,
but relent not After for their sin: Therefore we must be wail both, but pity them that have been overcome through frailty,
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and commend their estate to God, to giue them more strength and courage, and not daring be bold to censure them so farre as to say, that Christ will denie them before his father;
and commend their estate to God, to give them more strength and courage, and not daring be bold to censure them so Far as to say, that christ will deny them before his father;
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for they are as farre from falshood and malice, as they are from resolution and Christian magnanimity, yea and much further;
for they Are as Far from falsehood and malice, as they Are from resolution and Christian magnanimity, yea and much further;
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and let vs rather that thinke we stand, beware that we fall not.
and let us rather that think we stand, beware that we fallen not.
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Now after all these, she speaketh of the men of Ashur, who excused their not comming forth to helpe against their enemies, by meanes of their weak defences at home, and their farre distance:
Now After all these, she speaks of the men of Ashur, who excused their not coming forth to help against their enemies, by means of their weak defences At home, and their Far distance:
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but howsoeuer they thought they had good reason for their absence, we see that they are also reproued by the spirit of God in Debora. To teach vs, that it shall little boot vs to make defences for our sinne,
but howsoever they Thought they had good reason for their absence, we see that they Are also reproved by the Spirit of God in Deborah. To teach us, that it shall little boot us to make defences for our sin,
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and that wee cannot hide it from God, and that hee looketh for another thing at our hands, that wee should not refuse to obey his word, no,
and that we cannot hide it from God, and that he looks for Another thing At our hands, that we should not refuse to obey his word, no,
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though it be with some danger.
though it be with Some danger.
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Which if we refuse to do, as these are heere dispraised, and sharpely reproued for not so doing;
Which if we refuse to do, as these Are Here dispraised, and sharply reproved for not so doing;
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so we in the day of iudgement shall be not onely put to shame and rebuke with in ecouerable losse for our slight gaine by our excuse making;
so we in the day of judgement shall be not only put to shame and rebuke with in ecouerable loss for our slight gain by our excuse making;
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but also we shall be cast from Gods presence for euer.
but also we shall be cast from God's presence for ever.
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and dispraised those that refused, and hath said nothing of Iuda, Simeon, Leui, and Gad; and therfore neither haue I any thing to say of them, who must haue my ground of all that I speake, from the word.
and dispraised those that refused, and hath said nothing of Iuda, Simeon, Levi, and Gad; and Therefore neither have I any thing to say of them, who must have my ground of all that I speak, from the word.
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And that which remaineth in this first point of the second part, is of the two tribes, Zebulun and Naphtali: who in the middest of the earthlinesse, feare and pretences of their brethren, did (as wee haue heard in the exposition of this verse) put their liues in danger by fighting with the enemies.
And that which remains in this First point of the second part, is of the two tribes, Zebulun and Naphtali: who in the midst of the earthliness, Fear and pretences of their brothers, did (as we have herd in the exposition of this verse) put their lives in danger by fighting with the enemies.
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Of whom although I haue spoken sufficiently before, yet this I adde, that if the cause so require, we should be ready to giue our liues for the brethren.
Of whom although I have spoken sufficiently before, yet this I add, that if the cause so require, we should be ready to give our lives for the brothers.
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Which Saint Iohn meant, when he said, wee ought to lay downe our lines for the brethren,
Which Saint John meant, when he said, we ought to lay down our lines for the brothers,
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euen as our sauiour did, leauing vs an example. even as our Saviour did, leaving us an Exampl.
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And as this case falles out seldome, so yet when it doth, we ought not to be to seeke of this readinesse,
And as this case falls out seldom, so yet when it does, we ought not to be to seek of this readiness,
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and willing minde to do this seruice for them, considering that we are neuer like to yeeld our liues in better maner,
and willing mind to do this service for them, considering that we Are never like to yield our lives in better manner,
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vnlesse it be for the Lords cause and Gospell directly, which is in a manner all one.
unless it be for the lords cause and Gospel directly, which is in a manner all one.
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And why not? when we see that some will be ready to doe so for some benefactor of theirs, who hath been bountifull toward them.
And why not? when we see that Some will be ready to do so for Some benefactor of theirs, who hath been bountiful towards them.
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As S. Paul saith, for a good or bountifull man, perhaps some will die.
As S. Paul Says, for a good or bountiful man, perhaps Some will die.
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Now if wee ought to hold our liues on this condition, that beside the many casualties whereto they are subiect, they ought also to bee ready to bee offered at the pleasure of God with all things else that we enioy with them, wee may see, that it is no wise part to be wedded to that which wee haue heere lent vs heere below,
Now if we ought to hold our lives on this condition, that beside the many casualties whereto they Are Subject, they ought also to be ready to be offered At the pleasure of God with all things Else that we enjoy with them, we may see, that it is no wise part to be wedded to that which we have Here lent us Here below,
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nor to our liues themselues, as we are (and the rather, for that our Sauiour professeth, that he who will saue his life, shall lose it) prising them at so high a reckoning as wee doe;
nor to our lives themselves, as we Are (and the rather, for that our Saviour Professes, that he who will save his life, shall loose it) prising them At so high a reckoning as we do;
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namely, to count them as our paradise;
namely, to count them as our paradise;
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which is the chiefe cause that we doe so dote vpon them, and also that we do so meanely esteeme and make account of the life to come,
which is the chief cause that we do so dote upon them, and also that we do so meanly esteem and make account of the life to come,
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as that our hearts do little long after it.
as that our hearts do little long After it.
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And to conclude, by the opposition of these forementioned tribes, let vs learne wisedome, and iudge righteous iudgement.
And to conclude, by the opposition of these forementioned tribes, let us Learn Wisdom, and judge righteous judgement.
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Let vs marke the repugnant example of both sorts of men, the zealous according to knowledge on the one side,
Let us mark the repugnant Exampl of both sorts of men, the zealous according to knowledge on the one side,
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and the carelesse on the other:
and the careless on the other:
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also their actions their affections, and their reward, obseruing how the Lord honoureth, encourageth and recompenseth the one with the loue of his people, & maine blessings:
also their actions their affections, and their reward, observing how the Lord Honoureth, Encourageth and recompenseth the one with the love of his people, & main blessings:
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and how he brandeth the other with a blacke cole of infancy and shame:
and how he brandeth the other with a black coal of infancy and shame:
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that as we like or abhorre their portion) so we may like the grace of the one,
that as we like or abhor their portion) so we may like the grace of the one,
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and abhorre the practise of the other. It followeth.
and abhor the practice of the other. It follows.
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THE THIRTY FOVRE SERMON ON THE FIFTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. Vers. 19. The Kings came and fought,
THE THIRTY FOVRE SERMON ON THE FIFTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. Vers. 19. The Kings Come and fought,
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then fought the Kings of Canaan in Taanach by the waters of Megiddo: they receiued no gaine of money. then fought the Kings of Canaan in Taanach by the waters of Megiddo: they received no gain of money.
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Vers. 20. They fought from heauen, euen the starres in the•• courses fought against Sisera. Vers. 21. The riuer Kishon swept them away, that ancient riuer, the riuer Kishon.
Vers. 20. They fought from heaven, even the Stars in the•• courses fought against Sisera. Vers. 21. The river Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon.
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O my soule thou hast marched valiantly. O my soul thou hast marched valiantly.
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Vers. 22. Then were the horse hoofes broken with the beating together of their mightie men.
Vers. 22. Then were the horse hoofes broken with the beating together of their mighty men.
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IN these words is contained the second point or branch of the second part of the chapter, wherein Debora setteth downe the manner of the battell on the behalfe of the enemies,
IN these words is contained the second point or branch of the second part of the chapter, wherein Deborah sets down the manner of the battle on the behalf of the enemies,
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namely, that they came solemnely to fight, and well prouided; accompanied with Kings, both of Canaan and other countries, to furnish and adorne the armies:
namely, that they Come solemnly to fight, and well provided; accompanied with Kings, both of Canaan and other countries, to furnish and adorn the armies:
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and yet for all that, they fought vnprosperously and vnhappily, and had very hard successe. For the Lord fought against them from heauen;
and yet for all that, they fought unprosperously and unhappily, and had very hard success. For the Lord fought against them from heaven;
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the riuers and waters swallowed them vp, and swept them away: and their horses were vnhoofed.
the Rivers and waters swallowed them up, and swept them away: and their Horses were vnhoofed.
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Now when they were fought against all these waies, they were scattered & fell before Israel, in wonderfull manner,
Now when they were fought against all these ways, they were scattered & fell before Israel, in wonderful manner,
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for all the multitude & shew of them.
for all the multitude & show of them.
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This vnprosperous fighting of theirs, is set down by her, first generally in the 19. verse,
This unprosperous fighting of theirs, is Set down by her, First generally in the 19. verse,
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& then more particularly in the next three; as shall appeare when we come to them. In the 19. verse thus;
& then more particularly in the next three; as shall appear when we come to them. In the 19. verse thus;
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by a figure whereby (not without a bitter vpbraiding of them) she intimateth more then she expresseth.
by a figure whereby (not without a bitter upbraiding of them) she intimateth more then she Expresses.
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They receiued no gaine of money: nay, they iost all, and Israel enioyed a rich spoile.They received no gain of money: nay, they Lost all, and Israel enjoyed a rich spoil.
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The like figure is vsed in the Psalme:
The like figure is used in the Psalm:
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A broken heart thou wilt not despise, that is, Thou wilt make great account of it. A broken heart thou wilt not despise, that is, Thou wilt make great account of it.
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The phrase it selfe, as we vse it, (for it is a nipping scoffe) is as much,
The phrase it self, as we use it, (for it is a nipping scoff) is as much,
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as if she had said, they might put the gaines in their eyes, &c.
as if she had said, they might put the gains in their eyes, etc.
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In this verse also she sheweth the pompe and multitude of the enemies, and how they filled all the plaine betwixt mount Tabor,
In this verse also she shows the pomp and multitude of the enemies, and how they filled all the plain betwixt mount Tabor,
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and the townes of Taanach and Megiddo, euen to their riuers running by them, which were called by the same names;
and the Towns of Taanach and Megiddo, even to their Rivers running by them, which were called by the same names;
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this (I say) Debora doth as well declare, as how ill they sped,
this (I say) Deborah does as well declare, as how ill they sped,
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namely, that they got not that which they sought and looked for, I meane, the ouerthrow and spoile of the Israelites:
namely, that they god not that which they sought and looked for, I mean, the overthrow and spoil of the Israelites:
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nay rather, they were miserably spoiled and distroyed themselues. By the which, two things may be noted:
nay rather, they were miserably spoiled and destroyed themselves. By the which, two things may be noted:
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One, that wee may see the glorie of wicked men, florishing like the greene bay tree.
One, that we may see the glory of wicked men, flourishing like the green bay tree.
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I say, of wicked men, (for otherwise, I grant, godly persons may be honourable and great) and we may see also that this their glorie reacheth,
I say, of wicked men, (for otherwise, I grant, godly Persons may be honourable and great) and we may see also that this their glory reaches,
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as it were, to the very cloudes, as wee reade in the Psalme:
as it were, to the very Clouds, as we read in the Psalm:
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yea and that in the time of warre, as here, which yet can in no wise shew it,
yea and that in the time of war, as Here, which yet can in no wise show it,
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as the times of peace may:
as the times of peace may:
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yea, and that for their glorie they may be sholed with Princes, and be almost companions with Kings:
yea, and that for their glory they may be sholed with Princes, and be almost Sodales with Kings:
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these, I say, and such like, we may possibly see, as terrors to daunt and grieue vs;
these, I say, and such like, we may possibly see, as terrors to daunt and grieve us;
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for the aduancement of them, is heauinesse and matter of hanging downe the head to the righteous.
for the advancement of them, is heaviness and matter of hanging down the head to the righteous.
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And w••t of this, you may say, when this may bee seene? and why shall it be thus ▪ Surely, that Gods people may not haue their eyes dazeled with their pompe and glorie,
And w••t of this, you may say, when this may be seen? and why shall it be thus ▪ Surely, that God's people may not have their eyes dazzled with their pomp and glory,
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when they shall see them pulled from it;
when they shall see them pulled from it;
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but that they may hereby be weaned and estranged the more, from the dangerous and poysoned baites that would hurt them,
but that they may hereby be weaned and estranged the more, from the dangerous and poisoned baits that would hurt them,
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as they haue done the other, but by faith •ee their downfall euen in the middest of their glorie,
as they have done the other, but by faith •ee their downfall even in the midst of their glory,
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and while they to their hearts desire enioy all outward things, and all because they are the Lords ranke enemies.
and while they to their hearts desire enjoy all outward things, and all Because they Are the lords rank enemies.
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Secondly, that they may cleaue to God more faithfully, and also waite more constantly to see the glorie of such turned to shame,
Secondly, that they may cleave to God more faithfully, and also wait more constantly to see the glory of such turned to shame,
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if they preuent it not by repentance. And let this be the vse of this first thing vnto vs. The second that I note here is this, (according to that in the Prouerbs) that the wicked doe not alwaies roste that which they get in hunting:
if they prevent it not by Repentance. And let this be the use of this First thing unto us The second that I note Here is this, (according to that in the Proverbs) that the wicked do not always roast that which they get in hunting:
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that is, they doe not alwaies attaine to that, which they promise themselues in the earnest desire of their hearts;
that is, they do not always attain to that, which they promise themselves in the earnest desire of their hearts;
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and he tooke a potsheard to scrape him.
and he took a potsherd to scrape him.
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and whereof they haue great likelihood, as well as hope: but God cutteth them off from it, to their great vexation and disappointment:
and whereof they have great likelihood, as well as hope: but God cutteth them off from it, to their great vexation and disappointment:
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yea, and the godly shall see it, and triumph, as Debora did here, and Israel ouer Pharao. For though that be true, that they are fatted here,
yea, and the godly shall see it, and triumph, as Deborah did Here, and Israel over Pharaoh. For though that be true, that they Are fatted Here,
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and haue more then they might looke for, (which yet they haue but to their destruction) yet, that the righteous may not enuie them,
and have more then they might look for, (which yet they have but to their destruction) yet, that the righteous may not envy them,
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but see that the Lord takes their part against them, and lest the proud themselues should thinke there is no God that seeth them, they are crossed in their purposes,
but see that the Lord Takes their part against them, and lest the proud themselves should think there is no God that sees them, they Are crossed in their Purposes,
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and many times when they hope for that which they would most willingly enioy, the Lord frustrateth and mocketh them,
and many times when they hope for that which they would most willingly enjoy, the Lord frustrateth and mocks them,
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as he did the King of Aram, when all his secret plots and purposes against the King of Israel, were bewraied to him by the Prophet Elisha, and hee sheweth them thereby, that they haue him not alwaies at their commandement:
as he did the King of Aram, when all his secret plots and Purposes against the King of Israel, were bewrayed to him by the Prophet Elisha, and he shows them thereby, that they have him not always At their Commandment:
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as neither can they goe about any of their attempts, without his sufferance.
as neither can they go about any of their attempts, without his sufferance.
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That it may be verified, that (when none else can) yet euen then God resisteth the proud. And as the Lord thus matcheth and disappointeth them,
That it may be verified, that (when none Else can) yet even then God Resisteth the proud. And as the Lord thus Matches and disappointeth them,
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when it seemeth good to him, in their common dealings, that they attaine not that which they aime at, and looke for;
when it seems good to him, in their Common dealings, that they attain not that which they aim At, and look for;
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so especially when they fight against God, and play the giants against heauen like Nebuchadnezzar: and when their insolencie vttereth it selfe against the poore Church of God, (as many of them chuse this as the fittest obiect to vomit their poyson vpon) then the Lord in an answerable manner riseth vp and scatters them;
so especially when they fight against God, and play the Giants against heaven like Nebuchadnezzar: and when their insolency uttereth it self against the poor Church of God, (as many of them choose this as the Fittest Object to vomit their poison upon) then the Lord in an answerable manner Riseth up and scatters them;
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lookes downe from heauen, and laughs them to scorne, and scatters them: for why? they banded themselues against his annointed.
looks down from heaven, and laughs them to scorn, and scatters them: for why? they banded themselves against his anointed.
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For example sake, though the Scripture be full of such, let these two at this time suffice.
For Exampl sake, though the Scripture be full of such, let these two At this time suffice.
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The one is of them that would build a citie that should reach vp to heauen, to get them a name, the Lord set himselfe against them, cast downe their building,
The one is of them that would built a City that should reach up to heaven, to get them a name, the Lord Set himself against them, cast down their building,
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and called the name thereof Babell, that is, confusion.
and called the name thereof Babel, that is, confusion.
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For what a pride was in them, and to what had it been like to haue growne,
For what a pride was in them, and to what had it been like to have grown,
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if God had let them alone, and suffered their worke to goe forward? The other example is of Haman, who being so inward with the king, and aduanced by him,
if God had let them alone, and suffered their work to go forward? The other Exampl is of Haman, who being so inward with the King, and advanced by him,
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when he looked yet to rise higher, he was, vnlooked for, cast downe from all his dignitie,
when he looked yet to rise higher, he was, unlooked for, cast down from all his dignity,
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when his shame was made sutable to his glorie.
when his shame was made suitable to his glory.
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And thus (as it fared here with Sisera) in stead of great successes and increasings of their purposes and dignities, they are not defeated thereof only,
And thus (as it fared Here with Sisera) in stead of great Successes and increasings of their Purposes and dignities, they Are not defeated thereof only,
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but are faine to lose that which they enioyed before; the Lord making their ambition, the next meane of their ouerthrow. So God deales with many;
but Are feign to loose that which they enjoyed before; the Lord making their ambition, the next mean of their overthrow. So God deals with many;
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of whom, some rising out of the dunghill to great wealth and honour, not only are ioynted otherwise oftentimes,
of whom, Some rising out of the dunghill to great wealth and honour, not only Are jointed otherwise oftentimes,
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but when they want nothing but life and length of daies, to enioy their florishing estate still;
but when they want nothing but life and length of days, to enjoy their flourishing estate still;
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behold, euen that way he meeteth with them, and by death, somtime reprochfull enough, but to be sure, with paine and woe enough, besides that after their going hence, hee cuts them off from all their iolitie,
behold, even that Way he meeteth with them, and by death, sometime reproachful enough, but to be sure, with pain and woe enough, beside that After their going hence, he cuts them off from all their jollity,
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as it were, at one blow.
as it were, At one blow.
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And who, fearing God, might haue liued by them, if they could haue prolonged their daies?
And who, fearing God, might have lived by them, if they could have prolonged their days?
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This be said of the 19. verse, and in generall of their ill prospering against Israel, in their fighting:
This be said of the 19. verse, and in general of their ill prospering against Israel, in their fighting:
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now more particularly, Debora sheweth in this verse, that euen from heauen, that is, from the higher region of the aire, the starres and planets raised the raine and the winde in their faces,
now more particularly, Deborah shows in this verse, that even from heaven, that is, from the higher region of the air, the Stars and planets raised the rain and the wind in their faces,
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yea the haile and tempests to fight against Sisera, so that thereby God shewed himselfe to be against him, all his preparation and furniture of charets, horses and men seruing him to no purpose, but disappointing him.
yea the hail and tempests to fight against Sisera, so that thereby God showed himself to be against him, all his preparation and furniture of charets, Horses and men serving him to no purpose, but disappointing him.
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This teacheth vs, that when God will both heauen and earth, and the powers of both, shall fight against Gods enemies,
This Teaches us, that when God will both heaven and earth, and the Powers of both, shall fight against God's enemies,
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euen as all the plagues written in the booke of God, doe at his commandement, seaze vpon, and torment them.
even as all the plagues written in the book of God, do At his Commandment, seize upon, and torment them.
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So the haile from aboue slew Gods enemies, and the Sunne stood still to that end:
So the hail from above slew God's enemies, and the Sun stood still to that end:
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so frosts and floods, plague and tamine, with other such, haue in our time fought against them from God.
so frosts and floods, plague and tamine, with other such, have in our time fought against them from God.
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I haue handled this point more largely before, I will onely answere one obiection in this place.
I have handled this point more largely before, I will only answer one objection in this place.
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It is obiected, that the godly sustaine the forementioned iudgements and the like, as well as the wicked:
It is objected, that the godly sustain the forementioned Judgments and the like, as well as the wicked:
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therefore when shall wee be able to proue and say, the Lord in laies them vpon his enemies,
Therefore when shall we be able to prove and say, the Lord in lays them upon his enemies,
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as if he aimed at that alone? For Iob had his sheepe and seruants burnt vp and deuoured by fire from heauen,
as if he aimed At that alone? For Job had his sheep and Servants burned up and devoured by fire from heaven,
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as if Satan would thereby haue perswaded him, that God himself made warre with him from thence:
as if Satan would thereby have persuaded him, that God himself made war with him from thence:
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his body was also smitten with sore byles, from the sole of his foote vnto the crowne of his head,
his body was also smitten with soar biles, from the sole of his foot unto the crown of his head,
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I answere, that God sendeth these and the like to his children, as trials, or corrections to heale them of some dangerous disease,
I answer, that God sends these and the like to his children, as trials, or corrections to heal them of Some dangerous disease,
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as pride, loosenes, worldlinesse, &c. but to his enemies, as scourges for their wicked liues, to begin their hellish torments here;
as pride, looseness, worldliness, etc. but to his enemies, as scourges for their wicked lives, to begin their hellish torments Here;
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and as this euer true, so if their sinnes be manifest, wee may so iudge of the particular offenders that he meaneth no lesse toward them,
and as this ever true, so if their Sins be manifest, we may so judge of the particular offenders that he means no less towards them,
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and that without any feare of iniurying them, vnlesse they repent.
and that without any Fear of injurying them, unless they Repent.
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The next particular assistant to Israel, that is said to haue fought against Sisera, was the riuer Kishon:
The next particular assistant to Israel, that is said to have fought against Sisera, was the river Kishon:
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which though it was not vsually deep, yet now the waters rose higher, and ouerflowed the bankes, and was spred out further:
which though it was not usually deep, yet now the waters rose higher, and overflowed the banks, and was spread out further:
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and because both the armies met there by, therefore it is described by her, the riuer of mettings,
and Because both the armies met there by, Therefore it is described by her, the river of mettings,
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namely of both the armies, for the word is better translated so, then as some doe translate it the anctent riuer, and by an elegant repetition of the word, sheweth that it drowned and carried away many of the enemies,
namely of both the armies, for the word is better translated so, then as Some do translate it the anctent river, and by an elegant repetition of the word, shows that it drowned and carried away many of the enemies,
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euen as the dust and other filthinesse is swept out of an house with a broo•e.
even as the dust and other filthiness is swept out of an house with a broo•e.
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Not that all were slaine that way, which could not be, when the men were many,
Not that all were slain that Way, which could not be, when the men were many,
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and the place not large, but that many flying, were there destroyed.
and the place not large, but that many flying, were there destroyed.
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And this being a thing neither feared of the enemies, nor made reckoning of by Gods people, doth worthily teach vs, that when we walke vprightly with God, he causeth many things to lend their helpe to vs, which wee neuer thought of, nor looked for;
And this being a thing neither feared of the enemies, nor made reckoning of by God's people, does worthily teach us, that when we walk uprightly with God, he Causes many things to lend their help to us, which we never Thought of, nor looked for;
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and not onely persons to be kinde to vs, but also other commodities, comforts, and incouragements to meete with vs:
and not only Persons to be kind to us, but also other commodities, comforts, and encouragements to meet with us:
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yea the very places where we dwell, and whither we come.
yea the very places where we dwell, and whither we come.
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And the very same things which haue been fatall and deadly enemies to others, to be helpfull,
And the very same things which have been fatal and deadly enemies to Others, to be helpful,
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and as it were, made friendly vnto vs.
and as it were, made friendly unto us
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Iacob thus being faithfull to the Lord, hee inriched him greatly, ouer hee euer looked for,Iacob thus being faithful to the Lord, he enriched him greatly, over he ever looked for,
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or saw likelihood of, but rather of the contrary:
or saw likelihood of, but rather of the contrary:
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and so dealt he with his father Isaac before him, being among strangers in the land.
and so dealt he with his father Isaac before him, being among Strangers in the land.
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And so he prouideth for many of his deare seruants, who comming strangers to a place, where it was little likely to get, either grace, knowledge,
And so he Provideth for many of his deer Servants, who coming Strangers to a place, where it was little likely to get, either grace, knowledge,
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because they came not to the helpe of the Lord, to the helpe of the Lord against the mighty. Because they Come not to the help of the Lord, to the help of the Lord against the mighty.
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or other commodities, he hath yet by giuing them honest and good hearts, blessed them otherwise, with loue and fauour of the best, with a sweete life, inward peace, growing in goodnesse, fruite of prayers and other holy labours, with contentment, and such like;
or other commodities, he hath yet by giving them honest and good hearts, blessed them otherwise, with love and favour of the best, with a sweet life, inward peace, growing in Goodness, fruit of Prayers and other holy labours, with contentment, and such like;
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that it may for euer worthily perswade all to get into Gods seruice, and to be vpright hearted toward him, seeing godlinesse bringeth so many and great commodities.
that it may for ever worthily persuade all to get into God's service, and to be upright hearted towards him, seeing godliness brings so many and great commodities.
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But of this I spake somewhat before also.
But of this I spoke somewhat before also.
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But on the contrary it may be said, that when men seeke not the Lord with all their heart,
But on the contrary it may be said, that when men seek not the Lord with all their heart,
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neither be carefull that their waies may please him;
neither be careful that their ways may please him;
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they not only prosper not long, (which yet they were as like to attaine to as the most) but they lose euen that which they had,
they not only prosper not long, (which yet they were as like to attain to as the most) but they loose even that which they had,
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and are tossed about with many calamities, and with this, as the greatest of all, that when God frowneth vpon them, they beleeue it not:
and Are tossed about with many calamities, and with this, as the greatest of all, that when God frowneth upon them, they believe it not:
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the danger whereof may easily be gathered by the drunkard, in the Prouerbs;
the danger whereof may Easily be gathered by the drunkard, in the Proverbs;
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who was stricken, he said, for his sinne and the fruites of it, whoredome and such like, but hee was not sicke;
who was stricken, he said, for his sin and the fruits of it, whoredom and such like, but he was not sick;
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he was beaten, but hee knew not, therefore he would follow his sinne yet still. he was beaten, but he knew not, Therefore he would follow his sin yet still.
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The speech vttered by Debora, [ O my soule thou hast marched valiantly or, as it is in the Hebrew, O my soule thou hast trod downe strength, namely of the enemies, which we know was very great.
The speech uttered by Deborah, [ O my soul thou hast marched valiantly or, as it is in the Hebrew, Oh my soul thou hast trod down strength, namely of the enemies, which we know was very great.
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If wee take it in the first sense, she triumpheth in a generall manner through the courage and furtherance that God gaue her:
If we take it in the First sense, she Triumpheth in a general manner through the courage and furtherance that God gave her:
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if in the latter it is the same, but more particularly she speaketh to her soule reioycingly, that she had trode vnder foote might and strength, seeing God had armed her with power against so great enemies,
if in the latter it is the same, but more particularly she speaks to her soul reioycingly, that she had trodden under foot might and strength, seeing God had armed her with power against so great enemies,
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as if she should say, that therefore she need to feare the power of none hereafter, God being still with her.
as if she should say, that Therefore she need to Fear the power of none hereafter, God being still with her.
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Both affoord this worthie instruction, that when wee haue seene that God hath giuen vs great deliuerance while wee trusted in him,
Both afford this worthy instruction, that when we have seen that God hath given us great deliverance while we trusted in him,
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as she heere did, wee should for euerafter promise our selues that hee will doe the like to vs still, seeking to him in the like manner, that so we may harten our selues to beleeue it.
as she Here did, we should for euerafter promise our selves that he will do the like to us still, seeking to him in the like manner, that so we may harten our selves to believe it.
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24. Iael the wife of Heber the Kenite shall be blessed aboue other women, blessed shall she be aboue women dwelling in tents.
24. Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite shall be blessed above other women, blessed shall she be above women Dwelling in tents.
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25. He asked water, and she gaue him milke, she brought forth butter in a lordly dish.
25. He asked water, and she gave him milk, she brought forth butter in a lordly dish.
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This agreeth with Saint Pauls doctrine, that experience bringeth hope: and with his practise, saying, God hath deliuered vs, doth deliuer vs, in whom wee trust that yet hereafter also, hee will deliuer vs. And doublesse this experience is the proper fruit which faith bringeth forth, without which what were our life? wee are not freed from all affliction, because we haue escaped one:
This agreeth with Saint Paul's Doctrine, that experience brings hope: and with his practice, saying, God hath Delivered us, does deliver us, in whom we trust that yet hereafter also, he will deliver us And Doublesse this experience is the proper fruit which faith brings forth, without which what were our life? we Are not freed from all affliction, Because we have escaped one:
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but we remaine still subiect to the same, or the like:
but we remain still Subject to the same, or the like:
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and what shall it boot vs to haue been ouercommers in the one, if we be foiled by another, (as we may easily be,
and what shall it boot us to have been overcomers in the one, if we be foiled by Another, (as we may Easily be,
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euen by a lesser, without this armour) through vnbeleefe, when before through faith wee ouercame a greater.
even by a lesser, without this armour) through unbelief, when before through faith we overcame a greater.
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Surely, no more then it should haue booted Dauid to haue killed the Beare, if he had been slaine by the Lion, or the Philistim.
Surely, no more then it should have booted David to have killed the Bear, if he had been slain by the lion, or the Philistim.
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And therefore learne hence, that though we ought to beleeue in him for his promise sake;
And Therefore Learn hence, that though we ought to believe in him for his promise sake;
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yet we much better doe it (or ought to doe) when we haue a pawne lying by vs, I meane experience of the truth of it:
yet we much better do it (or ought to do) when we have a pawn lying by us, I mean experience of the truth of it:
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but hard is the case of them who haue neither of both.
but hard is the case of them who have neither of both.
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The third thing that made the Canaanites fight vnprosperously against Israel, was the breaking of their horse hoofes with the oft beating together of the mighty.
The third thing that made the Canaanites fight unprosperously against Israel, was the breaking of their horse hoofes with the oft beating together of the mighty.
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The horse hoofes are naturally most sound and strong, so that they be not easily cleft asunder, nor broken:
The horse hoofes Are naturally most found and strong, so that they be not Easily cleft asunder, nor broken:
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but they ranne heere with such violence in that skirmish to saue themselues, and so smote one against another, that they broke their hoofes.
but they ran Here with such violence in that skirmish to save themselves, and so smote one against Another, that they broke their hoofes.
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In which case wee know, that they could neither sit their horses to pursue their enemies;
In which case we know, that they could neither fit their Horses to pursue their enemies;
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neither shift for themselues by flying.
neither shift for themselves by flying.
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This most liuely teacheth vs, that no man should trust in his owne strength, nor in the strength of an horse, in charrets,
This most lively Teaches us, that no man should trust in his own strength, nor in the strength of an horse, in charets,
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or in riches, no not in Princes power, nor in any earthly thing whatsoeuer.
or in riches, no not in Princes power, nor in any earthly thing whatsoever.
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It is as easie for the Lord now to leaue men, and disappoint them in their vaine confidence of young yeeres, great wealth, hope of long life,
It is as easy for the Lord now to leave men, and disappoint them in their vain confidence of young Years, great wealth, hope of long life,
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or such like, as it was to plucke off Pharaohs chariot wheeles, and heere to breake the horses hoofes of the Canaanites,
or such like, as it was to pluck off Pharaohs chariot wheels, and Here to break the Horses hoofes of the Canaanites,
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and so to bring vpon them destruction thereby. Thus we haue heard in this second branch of this second part of this chapter,
and so to bring upon them destruction thereby. Thus we have herd in this second branch of this second part of this chapter,
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how hard and ill successe the Canaanites had in this battell.
how hard and ill success the Canaanites had in this battle.
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Vers. 23. Curse ye Meroz (said the Angell of the Lord) curse the inhabitants thereof;
Vers. 23. Curse you Meroz (said the Angel of the Lord) curse the inhabitants thereof;
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26. She put her hand to the naile, and her right hand to the workemans hammer:
26. She put her hand to the nail, and her right hand to the workman's hammer:
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with the hammer smote she Sisera, she smote off his head, after she had wounded and pierced his temples. with the hammer smote she Sisera, she smote off his head, After she had wounded and pierced his Temples.
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27. He bowed him downe at her feete, hee fell downe, and lay still at her feet, hee bowed him downe, and fell:
27. He bowed him down At her feet, he fell down, and lay still At her feet, he bowed him down, and fell:
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and when he had sunke downe, he lay there dead. and when he had sunk down, he lay there dead.
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IN these verses and this part of the song followeth the third and last branch of the second part of the chapter;
IN these Verses and this part of the song follows the third and last branch of the second part of the chapter;
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wherein Debora first setteth downe the wrath of God against such as refused to helpe in the worke of the Lord, as were the Merozites;
wherein Deborah First sets down the wrath of God against such as refused to help in the work of the Lord, as were the Merozites;
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and that shee doth in this 23. verse.
and that she does in this 23. verse.
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And then she declareth the fauour of God toward them that helped therein, (besides those who were in the battell) as Iael, and this she doth in the other 4. verses.
And then she Declareth the favour of God towards them that helped therein, (beside those who were in the battle) as Jael, and this she does in the other 4. Verses.
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More particularly in this 23. verse she calleth all in her song to curse this city with her;
More particularly in this 23. verse she calls all in her song to curse this City with her;
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for that it being neare the place where the battell was, yet the inhabitants thereof refused to helpe their brethren, being called thereto, and requested.
for that it being near the place where the battle was, yet the inhabitants thereof refused to help their brothers, being called thereto, and requested.
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The other tribes before mentioned had some kind of excusing themselues, neither were desired, though they knew of it;
The other tribes before mentioned had Some kind of excusing themselves, neither were desired, though they knew of it;
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but these beheld and yet would not set hand to helpe; therefore they are thus dealt with.
but these beheld and yet would not Set hand to help; Therefore they Are thus dealt with.
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But seeing it might be thought to come of stomacke and reuenge, that shee pronounced such sharpe threats against them;
But seeing it might be Thought to come of stomach and revenge, that she pronounced such sharp Treats against them;
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therefore she saith, the Angell of God bad her sing so. And thereafter we are to learne what we may doe about cursing:
Therefore she Says, the Angel of God bade her sing so. And thereafter we Are to Learn what we may do about cursing:
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that it is in no sort lawfull for vs to curse any man, for to satisfie our owne reuenging mindes.
that it is in no sort lawful for us to curse any man, for to satisfy our own revenging minds.
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For when we deale in our owne matters, we must loue our enemies; and as our Sauiour teacheth, blesse them that curse vs:
For when we deal in our own matters, we must love our enemies; and as our Saviour Teaches, bless them that curse us:
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but if God it any time shew that hee will haue any to bee destroyed, they who know his will, they are to approue the same.
but if God it any time show that he will have any to be destroyed, they who know his will, they Are to approve the same.
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This is the harder to learne, because that corruption which lurketh in vs, and is chained vp from notorious breaking out willingly, seeking the opportunity and pretence of zeale to shrowde it selfe vnder;
This is the harder to Learn, Because that corruption which lurks in us, and is chained up from notorious breaking out willingly, seeking the opportunity and pretence of zeal to shroud it self under;
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euen as a secret traitor seeing the dore open which leadeth to the Princes chamber, dare not goe in alone,
even as a secret traitor seeing the door open which leads to the Princes chamber, Dare not go in alone,
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but waiteth till some of the nobles or guard passeth in, and in that company he cunningly conueyeth himselfe to worke mischiefe.
but waits till Some of the Nobles or guard passes in, and in that company he cunningly conveyeth himself to work mischief.
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Pray we for grace therefore to watch the dore of our lips, through which many good words of blessing passe:
prey we for grace Therefore to watch the door of our lips, through which many good words of blessing pass:
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and let vs beware that no cursed speech passe by also, vnder what colour soeuer.
and let us beware that no cursed speech pass by also, under what colour soever.
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And thus did Dauid, directed by God, and other of the faithful, who cursed Gods enemies, as in the Psalme:
And thus did David, directed by God, and other of the faithful, who cursed God's enemies, as in the Psalm:
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who yet as they were, did otherwise in kind affection, and the same not euill, bewaile them.
who yet as they were, did otherwise in kind affection, and the same not evil, bewail them.
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As Samuel, and Ieremy, and our Sauiour, did bewaile and weepe for the destruction of wicked men;
As Samuel, and Ieremy, and our Saviour, did bewail and weep for the destruction of wicked men;
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wherin we haue no doubt but they pleased God. Now to such as demand what they shall doe to them who vexe the godly,
wherein we have no doubt but they pleased God. Now to such as demand what they shall do to them who vex the godly,
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and rage against the Gospell? the answere is, that we are to pray God to change their minds,
and rage against the Gospel? the answer is, that we Are to pray God to change their minds,
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or to weaken their power, that they may not be able to doe the euill they would:
or to weaken their power, that they may not be able to do the evil they would:
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and if this be not granted, then wee must craue strength to beare that which wee must goe vnder.
and if this be not granted, then we must crave strength to bear that which we must go under.
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And heere wee must further learne, on the contrary, by the example of these of Meroz, to obey God, calling vs to any duty,
And Here we must further Learn, on the contrary, by the Exampl of these of Meroz, to obey God, calling us to any duty,
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as they did, who followed Debora and Barak; and to helpe those that are in want and need;
as they did, who followed Deborah and Barak; and to help those that Are in want and need;
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especially if they follow their calling, contrary to that which these men of Meroz, and the people of Peniel and Succoth, in the seuenth chapter did, who denied to refresh Gedeon & his men,
especially if they follow their calling, contrary to that which these men of Meroz, and the people of Peniel and Succoth, in the Seventh chapter did, who denied to refresh Gideon & his men,
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as they pursued his enemies and theirs.
as they pursued his enemies and theirs.
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But if these were pitifully handled, and the men of Meroz cursed for not helping their brethren;
But if these were pitifully handled, and the men of Meroz cursed for not helping their brothers;
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what thinke we shall be done to them, who not onely helpe not the seruants of Christ,
what think we shall be done to them, who not only help not the Servants of christ,
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but vexe, grieue and oppresse them? And if no other thing can disswade them from such a course, yet let this;
but vex, grieve and oppress them? And if not other thing can dissuade them from such a course, yet let this;
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that they themselues are euer like daily to bee taken hence by death:
that they themselves Are ever like daily to be taken hence by death:
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then shall they come to their accounts, as they see on euery side many to be, who were as vnlike as they;
then shall they come to their accounts, as they see on every side many to be, who were as unlike as they;
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and while they remaine here, they shall haue God against them, who hath professed that hee will bee an enemy to those that are enemies to his.
and while they remain Here, they shall have God against them, who hath professed that he will be an enemy to those that Are enemies to his.
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And this of Meroz briefly, for in so long a worke I am vnwilling to repeate the same thing often.
And this of Meroz briefly, for in so long a work I am unwilling to repeat the same thing often.
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Now she calleth all Gods people to blesse and wish well to Iael, as one blessed among other women of her linage and kindred, who dwelt in tents, as the Kenites did;
Now she calls all God's people to bless and wish well to Jael, as one blessed among other women of her lineage and kindred, who dwelled in tents, as the Kenites did;
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and repeateth the words for more force.
and repeateth the words for more force.
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Thus the Lord would haue her commended vnto all posteritie, to the rouzing vp of other, who are slack and backward in all good things, that when they shall see that God doth so highly account of the readinesse of some in his businesse, other may be quickned to the same care in well doing.
Thus the Lord would have her commended unto all posterity, to the Rousing up of other, who Are slack and backward in all good things, that when they shall see that God does so highly account of the readiness of Some in his business, other may be quickened to the same care in well doing.
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For were this deeply imprinted in mens hearts, and throughly perswaded to thē, and often thought of, that God knoweth their workes,
For were this deeply imprinted in men's hearts, and thoroughly persuaded to them, and often Thought of, that God Knoweth their works,
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and is a plentifull rewarder of all that seeke to please him, they would be much more forward, euery one in the things which are commanded him.
and is a plentiful rewarder of all that seek to please him, they would be much more forward, every one in the things which Are commanded him.
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But of this I haue spoke also by occasion offered, before.
But of this I have spoke also by occasion offered, before.
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Here Debora commendeth the wisedome of Iael, but such as proceeded from faith in her, that she called Sisera into her tent,
Here Deborah commends the Wisdom of Jael, but such as proceeded from faith in her, that she called Sisera into her tent,
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and couered him, and gaue him drinke fit to cast him into a sleepe.
and covered him, and gave him drink fit to cast him into a sleep.
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And in that it is said, she gaue him butter also in a lordly dish; it is likely that she offered food to him, that he might drinke the more liberally.
And in that it is said, she gave him butter also in a lordly dish; it is likely that she offered food to him, that he might drink the more liberally.
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By all these she made way the more easily for that she afterward brought to passe.
By all these she made Way the more Easily for that she afterwards brought to pass.
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By this example we are taught to be wise and circumspect in the things we goe about.
By this Exampl we Are taught to be wise and circumspect in the things we go about.
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For though it be requisite that they bee lawfull, yet if wee bee not circumspect,
For though it be requisite that they be lawful, yet if we be not circumspect,
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and doe not forecast inconueniences, and to doe them in season, and fit time, good manner,
and do not forecast inconveniences, and to do them in season, and fit time, good manner,
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and to the right end, there may much griefe, discommodity, and inconuenience follow, which will much disquiet vs:
and to the right end, there may much grief, discommodity, and inconvenience follow, which will much disquiet us:
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and through rashnes and improuidence, wee may bring that to an ill end, which yet was lawfully taken in hand of vs. As if men will embrace religion,
and through rashness and improvidence, we may bring that to an ill end, which yet was lawfully taken in hand of us As if men will embrace Religion,
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yet they walke loosly and lightly.
yet they walk loosely and lightly.
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Rebecca when she saw that Iacob her deare sonne was deadly hated of his brother Esau, and that hee sought opportunitie to kill him, did not onely keepe him out of the way (for so he might one time or other haue had his will of him as Cain had of his brother Abel) but auoided many dangers at once, by sending him into a far countrey to her fathers house (from whence she came) to dwell there (though it was hard for her to forbeare the sight of him any long time) euen with her brother Laban in Padam Aram. And why? she knew that in that space the wrath of his brother would be abated, as she also said. Rebecca when she saw that Iacob her deer son was deadly hated of his brother Esau, and that he sought opportunity to kill him, did not only keep him out of the Way (for so he might one time or other have had his will of him as Cain had of his brother Abel) but avoided many dangers At once, by sending him into a Far country to her Father's house (from whence she Come) to dwell there (though it was hard for her to forbear the sighed of him any long time) even with her brother Laban in Adam Aram. And why? she knew that in that Molle the wrath of his brother would be abated, as she also said.
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A wise part therefore it was in her, in that weightie matter.
A wise part Therefore it was in her, in that weighty matter.
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Moses when hee should be sent to Pharao, to carrie the people of Israel out of Egypt, Moses when he should be sent to Pharaoh, to carry the people of Israel out of Egypt,
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And the wisedome of Abigall in preseruing her house, which the foolishnes of Nabal had otherwise destroyed, was as commendable.
And the Wisdom of Abigail in preserving her house, which the foolishness of Nabal had otherwise destroyed, was as commendable.
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And such wisedome to preserue our liues, goods, credit, grace, and inward peace therewith to preuent dangers,
And such Wisdom to preserve our lives, goods, credit, grace, and inward peace therewith to prevent dangers,
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and auoide many needlesse troubles, is a great furtherance to liue well, and to make our liues more fruitful to other, and comfortable to our selues.
and avoid many needless Troubles, is a great furtherance to live well, and to make our lives more fruitful to other, and comfortable to our selves.
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Onely take wee heed that we ascribe naught to our wit, and that we perke not aboue that which is meete:
Only take we heed that we ascribe nought to our wit, and that we perk not above that which is meet:
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but in all humilitie serue we Gods prouidence, and so we shall finde it no small benefit to be free from carelesnesse, rashnes,
but in all humility serve we God's providence, and so we shall find it no small benefit to be free from carelessness, rashness,
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and foolishnes, which throughout our life cause much euill and griefe, which are vnwelcome. About this see more in chapter 3. 15. Debora here addeth to the wisedome of Iael, her courage and fortitude.
and foolishness, which throughout our life cause much evil and grief, which Are unwelcome. About this see more in chapter 3. 15. Deborah Here adds to the Wisdom of Jael, her courage and fortitude.
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For was it not a point of courage for a woman to set vpon so valiant a Captaine, For was it not a point of courage for a woman to Set upon so valiant a Captain,
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as Sisera was? and to take the naile in one hand, and the hammer in the other, (it seemeth other weapons were not at hand) and to aduenture to strike them into the temples of his head,
as Sisera was? and to take the nail in one hand, and the hammer in the other, (it seems other weapons were not At hand) and to adventure to strike them into the Temples of his head,
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as he lay? For what though he was asleepe? might hee not at the first blow haue started and risen vp with the paine,
as he lay? For what though he was asleep? might he not At the First blow have started and risen up with the pain,
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and so haue ouerthrowne her in his rage, and that a great deale more likely then to haue receiued his deadly wound at her hand? The very forme therefore,
and so have overthrown her in his rage, and that a great deal more likely then to have received his deadly wound At her hand? The very Form Therefore,
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and being of this fortitude, was no mannishnes, or stoutnes of courage by nature, (for of that we can say nothing) but only faith.
and being of this fortitude, was no mannishness, or stoutness of courage by nature, (for of that we can say nothing) but only faith.
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And in this last verse of this third point, in this second part of the chapter;
And in this last verse of this third point, in this second part of the chapter;
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when hee was almost slaine, Debora setteth downe certaine motions, which appeare in such as haue their deadly blow by violent death. when he was almost slain, Deborah sets down certain motions, which appear in such as have their deadly blow by violent death.
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For he being so wounded, his body through extremitie of paine, bowed twice or thrice. For he went about to rise:
For he being so wounded, his body through extremity of pain, bowed twice or thrice. For he went about to rise:
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but hauing no strength, he fell downe againe, and lay miserably at the feete of Iael. And thus God brought proud Sisera to shame,
but having no strength, he fell down again, and lay miserably At the feet of Jael. And thus God brought proud Sisera to shame,
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and to a fearfull end, though so valiant a Captaine, and that by the hand of a woman.
and to a fearful end, though so valiant a Captain, and that by the hand of a woman.
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Now what shall wee say to this? Surely it teacheth, that when God will doe some great thing by any, he will also fit and inable them thereunto.
Now what shall we say to this? Surely it Teaches, that when God will do Some great thing by any, he will also fit and inable them thereunto.
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Euen Saul himselfe had an heart giuen him furnished with gifts for gouernment, when God had once called him.
Eve Saul himself had an heart given him furnished with Gifts for government, when God had once called him.
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And this were highly commendable if it were done according to Gods law.
And this were highly commendable if it were done according to God's law.
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how did hee complaine and disable himselfe? but when God had furnished him, hee waxed bold.
how did he complain and disable himself? but when God had furnished him, he waxed bold.
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The Virgin Mary, when word was brought her, that she should be the mother of our Sauiour, answered with astonishment;
The Virgae Marry, when word was brought her, that she should be the mother of our Saviour, answered with astonishment;
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How can this thing be, seeing I know not a man? But when it was told her by the Angell, the holy Ghost shall come vpon thee, How can this thing be, seeing I know not a man? But when it was told her by the Angel, the holy Ghost shall come upon thee,
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and the power of the most high shall ouer shadow thee:
and the power of the most high shall over shadow thee:
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therefore also that holy thing that shall be borne of thee, shall be called the sonne of God;
Therefore also that holy thing that shall be born of thee, shall be called the son of God;
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Then Mary said, Behold the seruant of the Lord, be it vnto me according to thy word. Then Mary said, Behold the servant of the Lord, be it unto me according to thy word.
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The examples are infinite, that may be brought to this purpose.
The Examples Are infinite, that may be brought to this purpose.
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But I will containe my selfe, adding onely this one, how should the Apostles, being poore fishermen, doe so great a worke,
But I will contain my self, adding only this one, how should the Apostles, being poor fishermen, do so great a work,
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as to subdue the greatest part of the world to their doctrine? which was as if a man would haue vndertaken to tame the wilde beasts in the wildernesse:
as to subdue the greatest part of the world to their Doctrine? which was as if a man would have undertaken to tame the wild beasts in the Wilderness:
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But by Christs sending them the most powerfull gifts of the holy Ghost;
But by Christ sending them the most powerful Gifts of the holy Ghost;
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as the confirming of their faith, the increase of knowledge, courage in paines taking and to withstand their enemies, the gift of tongues,
as the confirming of their faith, the increase of knowledge, courage in pains taking and to withstand their enemies, the gift of tongues,
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and of working miracles, wee see it came so to passe.
and of working Miracles, we see it Come so to pass.
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And though such things be not wrought in these daies, as neither is it necessarie that such should now be wrought;
And though such things be not wrought in these days, as neither is it necessary that such should now be wrought;
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yet many of the ordinarie workes which God will haue to be done by his, in this latter age, are great and not to be passed ouer slightly.
yet many of the ordinary works which God will have to be done by his, in this latter age, Are great and not to be passed over slightly.
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For how vnlike a thing is it, for a priuate man or woman, who haue no other outward gifts of God, to speake of,
For how unlike a thing is it, for a private man or woman, who have no other outward Gifts of God, to speak of,
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but onely this, that they can reade the Scriptures in their owne language;
but only this, that they can read the Scriptures in their own language;
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how vnlike is it, I say, that such liuing among people of most prophane and bad behauiour, should not bee tainted with them, and defiled by them;
how unlike is it, I say, that such living among people of most profane and bad behaviour, should not be tainted with them, and defiled by them;
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as he that toucheth pitch? Nay, that they being baited, disgraced, and scorned of them, (as they are in many places) should not faint and be discouraged by them,
as he that touches pitch? Nay, that they being baited, disgraced, and scorned of them, (as they Are in many places) should not faint and be discouraged by them,
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and driuen from their hope, and profession of it, but that they should walke on in the vprightnes of their hearts,
and driven from their hope, and profession of it, but that they should walk on in the uprightness of their hearts,
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and innocencie of their hands, so farre and so long, till their light so shining, doth lighten some of these which hated them, who sat long in darknes,
and innocence of their hands, so Far and so long, till their Light so shining, does lighten Some of these which hated them, who sat long in darkness,
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and cause them to embrace that conuersation, to the which they had been such deadly enemies before;
and cause them to embrace that Conversation, to the which they had been such deadly enemies before;
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this (I say) is a thing to be wondred at, euen as to see the lambe and the lion to feede together.
this (I say) is a thing to be wondered At, even as to see the lamb and the Lion to feed together.
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And yet (God bee blessed) so it is at this day, in some places,
And yet (God be blessed) so it is At this day, in Some places,
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and so it hath bin in former times, that when mens waies haue pleased the Lord, he hath caused not only their very enemies to be at one with them,
and so it hath been in former times, that when men's ways have pleased the Lord, he hath caused not only their very enemies to be At one with them,
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but also their very hearts to be intirely knit to them.
but also their very hearts to be entirely knit to them.
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Yea many sillie persons, so furnished with grace by God, haue forced great ones to wish from their hearts,
Yea many silly Persons, so furnished with grace by God, have forced great ones to wish from their hearts,
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for all their wealth and power, that they were like to them.
for all their wealth and power, that they were like to them.
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And yet this is more, that a Minister of the Gospell, who is to challenge them openly that keepe not the commandements of Iesus,
And yet this is more, that a Minister of the Gospel, who is to challenge them openly that keep not the Commandments of Iesus,
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and in his name to rebuke and threaten the workers of iniquitie (though all this is, of the louing and kinde Preacher, done to saue their soules, by turning them from their euill waies;) that such a Minister, I say, who is not only hated for his good will,
and in his name to rebuke and threaten the workers of iniquity (though all this is, of the loving and kind Preacher, done to save their Souls, by turning them from their evil ways;) that such a Minister, I say, who is not only hated for his good will,
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and counted their enemie for telling them the truth; but also accused by them, pursued also, and not suffered to be quiet among them;
and counted their enemy for telling them the truth; but also accused by them, pursued also, and not suffered to be quiet among them;
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yet should constantly hold out his labours, with a life vnoffensiue, what a work of God (thinke we) is that in him? who were like to continue so gracious a course in the middest of so many discouragements (whereof I haue mentioned but a few;) if the Lord should not giue them faith to beleeue, that of their loue to him, they should feed his lambes and his sheep,
yet should constantly hold out his labours, with a life unoffensive, what a work of God (think we) is that in him? who were like to continue so gracious a course in the midst of so many discouragements (whereof I have mentioned but a few;) if the Lord should not give them faith to believe, that of their love to him, they should feed his Lambs and his sheep,
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and that in so doing, they assure themselues they shall be plentifully rewarded? and to this end that he will giue them shoulders, I meane courage to beare their so great a burthen? These are no small things, which yet God worketh among vs, that we may see he regardeth vs,
and that in so doing, they assure themselves they shall be plentifully rewarded? and to this end that he will give them shoulders, I mean courage to bear their so great a burden? These Are no small things, which yet God works among us, that we may see he Regardeth us,
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as he did some in former times.
as he did Some in former times.
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The other and last thing to be noted in this second part, is of Sisera; that the Lord pulled him downe,
The other and last thing to be noted in this second part, is of Sisera; that the Lord pulled him down,
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and cast him from his so great honour and valiantnes.
and cast him from his so great honour and valiantness.
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For as it was a great abasement for such a Nimrod to be driuen to so great a streight, For as it was a great abasement for such a Nimrod to be driven to so great a straight,
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as to lurke in another mans house, not daring to peere foorth (as the sillie bird beaten into the bush by the hawke) so it was yet farre baser to fall by the hand and at the feete of a woman.
as to lurk in Another men house, not daring to peer forth (as the silly bird beaten into the bush by the hawk) so it was yet Far baser to fallen by the hand and At the feet of a woman.
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Let vs learne, that the Lord bringeth to naught the high and haughtie, and that to their vtter shame, who were so great and proud.
Let us Learn, that the Lord brings to nought the high and haughty, and that to their utter shame, who were so great and proud.
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euen in children and youth, new come out of the shell.
even in children and youth, new come out of the shell.
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It is no strange thing in the Scriptures to finde it thus, though fooles wonder at it, who will learne no instruction by it.
It is no strange thing in the Scriptures to find it thus, though Fools wonder At it, who will Learn no instruction by it.
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The Lord casteth the mightie from their seate.
The Lord Cast the mighty from their seat.
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Witnesse Abimilech, who in his desperate mood, being striken on the head with a milstone by a woman, called his page,
Witness Abimelech, who in his desperate mood, being stricken on the head with a millstone by a woman, called his page,
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and bid him to runne him through, lest it should be said, A woman slew him. And yet that which was said of him, was reprochfull enough, to wit, that a base page slew him:
and bid him to run him through, lest it should be said, A woman slew him. And yet that which was said of him, was reproachful enough, to wit, that a base page slew him:
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and agreeth well with the point in hand.
and agreeth well with the point in hand.
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Thus Absolon, who had stomacke to rise against his father, so kinde to him, was brought to a base and reprochful death, very fit for such an one, being thrust through by Ioabs common souldiers.
Thus Absalom, who had stomach to rise against his father, so kind to him, was brought to a base and reproachful death, very fit for such an one, being thrust through by Ioabs Common Soldiers.
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And Iezabel, scorning God and his Prophets, was, according to the foretelling of the Lord, made dogges meate,
And Jezebel, scorning God and his prophets, was, according to the foretelling of the Lord, made Dogs meat,
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and dung vpon the earth, being throwne out of the window from her royall palace.
and dung upon the earth, being thrown out of the window from her royal palace.
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The proud and stout Iewes, who railed on Peter, calling him despitefully, a drunken man, were so terrified with their sin, that they were glad to seeke to be comforted euen by him, whom they had scorned.
The proud and stout Iewes, who railed on Peter, calling him despitefully, a drunken man, were so terrified with their since, that they were glad to seek to be comforted even by him, whom they had scorned.
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And well is it with them, whose pride the Lord resisteth in mercie for their good,
And well is it with them, whose pride the Lord Resisteth in mercy for their good,
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as hee did Pauls, by appalling him first, and then sending him to poore Ananias, who being his comforter now, had been a prey for him,
as he did Paul's, by appalling him First, and then sending him to poor Ananias, who being his comforter now, had been a prey for him,
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if God had not preuented it.
if God had not prevented it.
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For the rest whom I haue mentioned (they excepted also in the second of the Acts) the other, I say, were resisted to their cost and vtter vndoing And so by the foolishnes of preaching (as it pleaseth the world to call it) and an humble submitting of themselues to his holy doctrine, they that are saued must attaine;
For the rest whom I have mentioned (they excepted also in the second of the Acts) the other, I say, were resisted to their cost and utter undoing And so by the foolishness of preaching (as it Pleases the world to call it) and an humble submitting of themselves to his holy Doctrine, they that Are saved must attain;
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but as that generation of vipers, the Pharisies, were glad to come to Iohns ministerie, if so be they tooke any good by it.
but as that generation of vipers, the Pharisees, were glad to come to Iohns Ministry, if so be they took any good by it.
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Be we therefore humble and meeke, they who are graced, are they that finde fauour with him;
Be we Therefore humble and meek, they who Are graced, Are they that find favour with him;
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but as for the proud, he resisteth them, and setteth himselfe against them, till they be confounded (if they so abide) and be brought to naught.
but as for the proud, he Resisteth them, and sets himself against them, till they be confounded (if they so abide) and be brought to nought.
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And therefore let the scorners and enemies taunt and mocke the simple professors of the truth,
And Therefore let the Scorner's and enemies taunt and mock the simple professors of the truth,
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like Edomites, they shall one day wish they had been like them, and iudge them more happie then themselues,
like Edomites, they shall one day wish they had been like them, and judge them more happy then themselves,
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and longing for her sonnes retune, with his great spoile and bootie, fearing yet the hardest,
and longing for her Sons retune, with his great spoil and booty, fearing yet the Hardest,
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as Diues, for all his superfluitie, did wish that he might haue had, not the estate of Lazarus, (which he saw no hope to attaine) but the thousand part of it,
as Diues, for all his superfluity, did wish that he might have had, not the estate of Lazarus, (which he saw no hope to attain) but the thousand part of it,
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euen that he might dip his finger in cold water, and quench his thirst; which yet might not be granted him.
even that he might dip his finger in cold water, and quench his thirst; which yet might not be granted him.
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And therefore, let vs but stay a while, and containe our selues, and wee shall see these boasters and contemners, (if they will needs hold on their course) wee shall see them (I say) swept away,
And Therefore, let us but stay a while, and contain our selves, and we shall see these boaster's and contemners, (if they will needs hold on their course) we shall see them (I say) swept away,
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and they shall be no more: so little cause shall we see of hauing our teeth water after their dainties.
and they shall be no more: so little cause shall we see of having our teeth water After their dainties.
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They are wise, who can in the iolitie and prosperitie of the enemies of the Church, see their ouerthrow by faith,
They Are wise, who can in the jollity and Prosperity of the enemies of the Church, see their overthrow by faith,
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and count their florishing and bragges to be but vaine crakes. And thus much be said of the second part of the Chapter.
and count their flourishing and brags to be but vain crake's. And thus much be said of the second part of the Chapter.
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THE THIRTIE FIVE SERMON ON THE FIFTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE THIRTIE FIVE SERMON ON THE FIFTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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The third part of the Chapter. Vers. 28. The mother of Sisera looked out at a window, and cried through the lattesse;
The third part of the Chapter. Vers. 28. The mother of Sisera looked out At a window, and cried through the lattesse;
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Why is his charet so long a comming? why tarrie the wheeles of his charets, &c. Vers. 29. Her wise Ladies answered her,
Why is his chariot so long a coming? why tarry the wheels of his charets, etc. Vers. 29. Her wise Ladies answered her,
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yea, she answered her selfe with her owne words. yea, she answered her self with her own words.
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Vers. 30. Haue they not gotten, and they diuide the spoile? euery man hath a maide or two, Sisera hath a prey of diuers coloured garments;
Vers. 30. Have they not got, and they divide the spoil? every man hath a maid or two, Sisera hath a prey of diverse coloured garments;
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a prey of sundrie colours made of needle worke on both sides, for the chiefe of the spoile. a prey of sundry colours made of needle work on both sides, for the chief of the spoil.
dt n1 pp-f j n2 vvn pp-f n1 vvi p-acp d n2, p-acp dt n-jn pp-f dt n1.
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Vers. 31. So let all thine enemies perish, O Lord, but they that loue him, shall be as the Sunne when he ariseth in his might.
Vers. 31. So let all thine enemies perish, Oh Lord, but they that love him, shall be as the Sun when he arises in his might.
np1 crd av vvb d po21 n2 vvi, uh n1, cc-acp pns32 cst vvb pno31, vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1.
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And the land had rest fortie yeeres. And the land had rest fortie Years.
cc dt n1 vhd n1 crd n2.
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IN these words is contained the third and last part of the song of Debora, and so of the Chapter, and hath two members:
IN these words is contained the third and last part of the song of Deborah, and so of the Chapter, and hath two members:
p-acp d n2 vbz vvn dt ord cc ord n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av pp-f dt n1, cc vhz crd n2:
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in the first, she bringeth in the boastings of the women that were enemies to Gods people,
in the First, she brings in the boastings of the women that were enemies to God's people,
p-acp dt ord, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f dt n2 cst vbdr n2 p-acp npg1 n1,
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and Siseras deare friends, and derides them, in the first three verses.
and Siseras deer Friends, and derides them, in the First three Verses.
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In the last member, she opposeth a propheticall prayer against their boastings, wishing therein to the remainder of Gods enemies, destruction;
In the last member, she Opposeth a prophetical prayer against their boastings, wishing therein to the remainder of God's enemies, destruction;
p-acp dt ord n1, pns31 vvz dt j n1 p-acp po32 n2-vvg, vvg av p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, n1;
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and to the Israelites, all increase of good things:
and to the Israelites, all increase of good things:
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and that increase she laieth out by a comparison of the Sunne from the rising to the noone tide;
and that increase she Layeth out by a comparison of the Sun from the rising to the noon tide;
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euen such she wisheth it to be.
even such she wishes it to be.
av d pns31 vvz pn31 pc-acp vbi.
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More particularly, to come to the first point, she saith, that Siseras mother was looking out,
More particularly, to come to the First point, she Says, that Siseras mother was looking out,
av-dc av-jn, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ord n1, pns31 vvz, cst np1 n1 vbds vvg av,
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because he tarried so long, till she was answered by her Ladies, and so answered herselfe;
Because he tarried so long, till she was answered by her Ladies, and so answered herself;
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that he was busie in diuiding the spoile.
that he was busy in dividing the spoil.
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This place laieth out the exceeding care that parents haue of the welfare of their children,
This place Layeth out the exceeding care that Parents have of the welfare of their children,
d n1 vvz av dt j-vvg n1 cst n2 vhb pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n2,
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and the thought they take for them in any likelihood of danger, they being betwixt hope and feare about them:
and the Thought they take for them in any likelihood of danger, they being betwixt hope and Fear about them:
cc dt n1 pns32 vvb p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vbg p-acp n1 cc vvi p-acp pno32:
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and if they be long out of sight, they are much pensiue for them, and troubled within themselues, especially if they be in any perill.
and if they be long out of sighed, they Are much pensive for them, and troubled within themselves, especially if they be in any peril.
cc cs pns32 vbb j av pp-f n1, pns32 vbr av-d j p-acp pno32, cc vvn p-acp px32, av-j cs pns32 vbb p-acp d n1.
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The which (setting apart the odious fact of Sisera) was commendable in his mother,
The which (setting apart the odious fact of Sisera) was commendable in his mother,
dt r-crq (vvg av dt j n1 pp-f np1) vbds j p-acp po31 n1,
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and according to the rule of nature, to hope and long for his prosperous returne, and to feare the contrarie.
and according to the Rule of nature, to hope and long for his prosperous return, and to Fear the contrary.
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So Saul, that was after King of Israel, knew his fathers affection to be so tender ouer him, that when he was sent to seeke his asses, and tarried long, not finding;
So Saul, that was After King of Israel, knew his Father's affection to be so tender over him, that when he was sent to seek his asses, and tarried long, not finding;
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he hasted home, lest his father should turne the care of recouering the asses into care for his sonne.
he hasted home, lest his father should turn the care of recovering the asses into care for his son.
pns31 vvd av-an, cs po31 n1 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f vvg dt n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1.
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And Iob, though in a farre better respect, feared, euen when his sonnes feasted together for increase of loue, lest they should offend God.
And Job, though in a Far better respect, feared, even when his Sons feasted together for increase of love, lest they should offend God.
np1 np1, cs p-acp dt av-j jc n1, vvd, av c-crq po31 n2 vvd av p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cs pns32 vmd vvi np1.
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So Dauid in his charge to Ioab, abounding in this tender loue toward his sonne Absolon; when hee made warre against him, did streightly command him to intreate him gently:
So David in his charge to Ioab, abounding in this tender love towards his son Absalom; when he made war against him, did streightly command him to entreat him gently:
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And S. Paul teacheth, that we should haue care of our owne; which well becommeth all, and the contrarie is vnnaturall:
And S. Paul Teaches, that we should have care of our own; which well becomes all, and the contrary is unnatural:
cc np1 np1 vvz, cst pns12 vmd vhi n1 pp-f po12 d; r-crq av vvz d, cc dt j-jn vbz j:
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whether wee respect their neglect of their bodily maintenance, and so leauing them to sinke or swimme,
whither we respect their neglect of their bodily maintenance, and so leaving them to sink or swim,
cs pns12 vvb po32 n1 pp-f po32 j n1, cc av vvg pno32 pc-acp vvi cc vvi,
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when yet they may relieue them, or their soules welfare and saluation, by neglecting or denying them holy instruction & education in the waies of the Lord;
when yet they may relieve them, or their Souls welfare and salvation, by neglecting or denying them holy instruction & education in the ways of the Lord;
c-crq av pns32 vmb vvi pno32, cc po32 ng1 n1 cc n1, p-acp vvg cc vvg pno32 j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1;
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by meanes whereof, they are left as a prey to the lewd and bad, by their wicked companie and example;
by means whereof, they Are left as a prey to the lewd and bad, by their wicked company and Exampl;
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which is farre worse then bodily penurie and miserie, though who knoweth not, that it is wofull to be brought vp idle,
which is Far Worse then bodily penury and misery, though who Knoweth not, that it is woeful to be brought up idle,
r-crq vbz av-j av-jc cs j n1 cc n1, cs r-crq vvz xx, cst pn31 vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp j,
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and without a lawfull trade of life, destitute of necessaries.
and without a lawful trade of life, destitute of necessaries.
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Of both vnderstand that of Salomon; Teach a childe, &c else he may teach thee on the gallowes.
Of both understand that of Solomon; Teach a child, etc. Else he may teach thee on the gallows.
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But as there is a sinne in the defect, that is, vnnaturalnes in parents to their children, not to be allowed, no not so much as that of Siseras mother, which I last of all mentioned;
But as there is a sin in the defect, that is, unnaturalness in Parents to their children, not to be allowed, no not so much as that of Siseras mother, which I last of all mentioned;
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so there is in the excesse, another sinne that is farre more common then that;
so there is in the excess, Another sin that is Far more Common then that;
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as when parents are too fond ouer their children, and cannot abstaine from she wing affection toward them,
as when Parents Are too found over their children, and cannot abstain from she wing affection towards them,
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and that without discretion, to wit, to the vnruly, disobedient, and subtill and wilfull; as well as to the simple, timerous, tractable, and religious;
and that without discretion, to wit, to the unruly, disobedient, and subtle and wilful; as well as to the simple, timorous, tractable, and religious;
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whereby they giue them occasion, nay they incourage them to abuse them boldly, saucily, and with small respect,
whereby they give them occasion, nay they encourage them to abuse them boldly, saucily, and with small respect,
c-crq pns32 vvb pno32 n1, uh-x pns32 vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j, av-j, cc p-acp j n1,
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and to winde them which way they list.
and to wind them which Way they list.
cc pc-acp vvi pno32 r-crq n1 pns32 vvb.
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Thus Dauid by Adoniah, and Ely by his sonnes found it, and smarted for it accordingly.
Thus David by Adoniah, and Ely by his Sons found it, and smarted for it accordingly.
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Whereas men should hold their children in a godly awe, and keepe them within compasse, by authoritie, which God hath giuen them ouer them;
Whereas men should hold their children in a godly awe, and keep them within compass, by Authority, which God hath given them over them;
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and yet not in rigour, neither voide of parentlike kindnesse.
and yet not in rigour, neither void of Parentlike kindness.
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For want of which regard had by parents toward their children, on both sides great inconuenience falleth out;
For want of which regard had by Parents towards their children, on both sides great inconvenience falls out;
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that some are handled and oppressed with vnseasonable seueritie, who deserue it not;
that Some Are handled and oppressed with unseasonable severity, who deserve it not;
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and other are cockered with too much indulgence and lenitie, till they be made much the worse for it.
and other Are cockered with too much indulgence and lenity, till they be made much the Worse for it.
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And not much vnlike to this last mentioned affection in parents, is this, or rather a branch of it;
And not much unlike to this last mentioned affection in Parents, is this, or rather a branch of it;
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that some of them, through a deceiuable humour, deale out their loue to their children vnequally,
that Some of them, through a deceivable humour, deal out their love to their children unequally,
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when yet by the cariage of themselues it is equally deserued, affecting the one for some outward respect, or priuate conceit;
when yet by the carriage of themselves it is equally deserved, affecting the one for Some outward respect, or private conceit;
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as Isaac did Esau, and Dauid Absolon, who thought there was not such another to be found.
as Isaac did Esau, and David Absalom, who Thought there was not such Another to be found.
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There is yet another error in parents toward their children, who are too farre carried in affection to them,
There is yet Another error in Parents towards their children, who Are too Far carried in affection to them,
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and that is, that because it is permitted vnto them, nay commanded, to prouided for them;
and that is, that Because it is permitted unto them, nay commanded, to provided for them;
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therefore they runne into most troublesome and pensiue care to prouide for them, and thereby fall into most noisome temptations & snares of the diuell to benefit them,
Therefore they run into most troublesome and pensive care to provide for them, and thereby fallen into most noisome temptations & snares of the Devil to benefit them,
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whereas they ought to haue well learned this lesson before, that for all their affection toward them, they should not offend God for their sakes,
whereas they ought to have well learned this Lesson before, that for all their affection towards them, they should not offend God for their sakes,
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nor neglect or lose any grace, neither leaue any worke of charitie and mercie vndone, nor ieopard their owne saluation by wounding their conscience any manner of way for them:
nor neglect or loose any grace, neither leave any work of charity and mercy undone, nor jeopard their own salvation by wounding their conscience any manner of Way for them:
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They should consider, that it is ill pitie towards their children, which makes them impious against God,
They should Consider, that it is ill pity towards their children, which makes them impious against God,
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and iniurious against man, and most of all against themselues:
and injurious against man, and most of all against themselves:
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as they say, and to seeme to men to set light by a violent death,
as they say, and to seem to men to Set Light by a violent death,
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nay rather, what torment shall it not be to their consciences, vnlesse it be worse, to remember that they haue increased their childrens portions with the complaints of the poore,
nay rather, what torment shall it not be to their Consciences, unless it be Worse, to Remember that they have increased their Children's portions with the complaints of the poor,
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or through their worldlinesse, and they must now goe and sustaine endlesse woe for it.
or through their worldliness, and they must now go and sustain endless woe for it.
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But while I thus speake, it ought of children to be marked, that this affection of the parents,
But while I thus speak, it ought of children to be marked, that this affection of the Parents,
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if it were but according to nature rectified, and sanctified in them toward their children, (though it did not weaken their estate for their preferment, (as I haue noted out of the fact of Calebs endowing his daughter) ought to be a sufficient motiue and perswasion to them their children, euer to shew all reuerence, obedience, and thankfulnes to them;
if it were but according to nature rectified, and sanctified in them towards their children, (though it did not weaken their estate for their preferment, (as I have noted out of the fact of Calebs endowing his daughter) ought to be a sufficient motive and persuasion to them their children, ever to show all Reverence, Obedience, and thankfulness to them;
cs pn31 vbdr p-acp vvg p-acp n1 vvn, cc vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2, (cs pn31 vdd xx vvi po32 n1 p-acp po32 n1, (c-acp pns11 vhb vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f fw-la vvg po31 n1) vmd p-acp vbi dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32 po32 n2, av pc-acp vvi d n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp pno32;
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though many parents, and mothers especially, who can most hardly bee brought to keepe within their bounds toward their children, may after they come to yeeres of discretion, iustly complaine, that the more they haue shewed their loue to them, the lesse they are set by, and regarded of them.
though many Parents, and mother's especially, who can most hardly be brought to keep within their bounds towards their children, may After they come to Years of discretion, justly complain, that the more they have showed their love to them, the less they Are Set by, and regarded of them.
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Oh what I haue obserued and seene in this which I now speake of, and that not in one or two? but another occasion may be giuen to say more of it in another place.
O what I have observed and seen in this which I now speak of, and that not in one or two? but Another occasion may be given to say more of it in Another place.
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And this of Siseras mothers affection to him. Of Sisras mothers speech we haue heard, much longing for his returne:
And this of Siseras mother's affection to him. Of Sisras mother's speech we have herd, much longing for his return:
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Now it followeth in this verse, how the other Ladies, among whom his wife was thought to be, answered her,
Now it follows in this verse, how the other Ladies, among whom his wife was Thought to be, answered her,
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and that in such wise, as appeareth in the text, that she being sorrowful, was ready to take comfort by their words;
and that in such wise, as appears in the text, that she being sorrowful, was ready to take Comfort by their words;
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euen as all that be in heauinesse (which is vnwelcome of it selfe) would willingly,
even as all that be in heaviness (which is unwelcome of it self) would willingly,
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and are easily brought to desire comfort, yea though it be not ministred to them from any good ground, nor aright.
and Are Easily brought to desire Comfort, yea though it be not ministered to them from any good ground, nor aright.
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And the summe of their comfort was this;
And the sum of their Comfort was this;
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that there was no doubt nor question to be made, but that Sisera had got the victorie ouer his enemies:
that there was no doubt nor question to be made, but that Sisera had god the victory over his enemies:
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and that his tariance was, as in such cases it falleth out, for the distributing of the bootie and spoile which was taken therein, to euery one according to his labour, condition, and worthinesse:
and that his tarriance was, as in such cases it falls out, for the distributing of the booty and spoil which was taken therein, to every one according to his labour, condition, and worthiness:
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which (said they) being much and of great value, after so noble a conquest, it could not in a short time be dispatched.
which (said they) being much and of great valve, After so noble a conquest, it could not in a short time be dispatched.
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This was the conceit and false perswasion of the Ladies, wherein they rested, and did comfort themselues for all that his long tariance.
This was the conceit and false persuasion of the Ladies, wherein they rested, and did Comfort themselves for all that his long tarriance.
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And it setteth a worthie instructiō before vs:
And it sets a worthy instruction before us:
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namely, how readie people are to be carried away with vaine conceits and vngrounded hopes of comfort,
namely, how ready people Are to be carried away with vain conceits and ungrounded hope's of Comfort,
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and how easily they deceiue themselues therewith: whereas they should looke that they haue good warrant for that wherein they take comfort.
and how Easily they deceive themselves therewith: whereas they should look that they have good warrant for that wherein they take Comfort.
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For else what other thing is it, then as the common prouerbe speaketh, namely a building of castles in the ayre? Euen as hee that dreameth sleeping,
For Else what other thing is it, then as the Common proverb speaks, namely a building of Castles in the air? Eve as he that dreameth sleeping,
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or imagineth waking, that the thing which hee desireth, shall euen so come to passe as hee would haue it.
or imagineth waking, that the thing which he Desires, shall even so come to pass as he would have it.
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What is more foolish then to please ones selfe in thinking, that he may finde such a masse of gold,
What is more foolish then to please ones self in thinking, that he may find such a mass of gold,
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and be aduanced to such and such honour, and thereupon to take pleasure in promising himselfe what a pleasant life hee will leade.
and be advanced to such and such honour, and thereupon to take pleasure in promising himself what a pleasant life he will lead.
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And is this foolishnes thus to deceiue a mans selfe? Then how much greater wisedome is it,
And is this foolishness thus to deceive a men self? Then how much greater Wisdom is it,
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or what better ground hath it, which the wise men of the world (as they are called) doe make their common practise? who yet doe scorne the fansies and dreames of the other, who haue naught? And that is this:
or what better ground hath it, which the wise men of the world (as they Are called) do make their Common practice? who yet do scorn the fancies and dreams of the other, who have nought? And that is this:
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They reckon how long they shall liue in the estate they are in, and hope to come to better.
They reckon how long they shall live in the estate they Are in, and hope to come to better.
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They make account what great bargaines they shall haue, and what great gainings and commings in:
They make account what great bargains they shall have, and what great gainings and comings in:
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how plentifull increase their corne, cattell, and other commodities shall bring foorth.
how plentiful increase their corn, cattle, and other commodities shall bring forth.
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Others in another kinde, euen about that which best liketh their humour, doe seriously beate their braines,
Others in Another kind, even about that which best liketh their humour, do seriously beat their brains,
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how they may be reuenged vpon them whom they deadly hate, and what meanes and waies they will vse to bring them low,
how they may be revenged upon them whom they deadly hate, and what means and ways they will use to bring them low,
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and haue their will of them.
and have their will of them.
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Another sort resolue how merrie they will be with their mates and companions, in drinking, whoring,
another sort resolve how merry they will be with their mates and Sodales, in drinking, whoring,
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and in their sundrie kindes of play and pastime:
and in their sundry Kinds of play and pastime:
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whereas many times they are cut off from their hope before, and when it is come, it lasteth not.
whereas many times they Are Cut off from their hope before, and when it is come, it lasteth not.
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All these and such like, as Agag (who merrily promised himselfe, that al feare of death was past,
All these and such like, as Agag (who merrily promised himself, that all Fear of death was passed,
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when it was at hand) what warrant haue they of these their conceits and fond delusions,
when it was At hand) what warrant have they of these their conceits and found delusions,
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and dangerous dreames? When S. Iames mocketh one sort of them, saying;
and dangerous dreams? When S. James mocks one sort of them, saying;
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Goe to ye that say, to morrow we will goe to such a place, &c. And againe, Salomon challengeth all sorts of them, asking them why they boast of to morow, Go to you that say, to morrow we will go to such a place, etc. And again, Solomon Challengeth all sorts of them, asking them why they boast of to morrow,
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when they cannot tell what may fall out ere to morow, in such a changeable world as this is,
when they cannot tell what may fallen out ere to morrow, in such a changeable world as this is,
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and what alterations may come before? as they that obserue may see daily, to the iust condemning of all such for meere fooles, that rest vpon such brused reedes,
and what alterations may come before? as they that observe may see daily, to the just condemning of all such for mere Fools, that rest upon such Bruised redes,
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and broken holds, and yet goe for the only wise men.
and broken holds, and yet go for the only wise men.
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How many haue made their account all these waies that I haue mentioned, to haue their will fulfilled? and to vexe Gods people at the heart, threatning to roote them out, as Haman did the Iewes;
How many have made their account all these ways that I have mentioned, to have their will fulfilled? and to vex God's people At the heart, threatening to root them out, as Haman did the Iewes;
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who yet haue themselues been, before their reckoning was accomplished and brought to passe, ouerthrowne and laid in the dust? For do such as are but wormes, looke to haue the Lord at commandement? and to appoint him how hee shall rule the world, dispose of things,
who yet have themselves been, before their reckoning was accomplished and brought to pass, overthrown and laid in the dust? For do such as Are but worms, look to have the Lord At Commandment? and to appoint him how he shall Rule the world, dispose of things,
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and serue their turnes? And yet as absurd a thing as this is, what one among many is ashamed of his boldnes and folly,
and serve their turns? And yet as absurd a thing as this is, what one among many is ashamed of his boldness and folly,
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or as if he were wearie of it, and repented, doth take a better course,
or as if he were weary of it, and repented, does take a better course,
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and seeketh to haue warrant and good assurance of that which he comforteth himselfe in? or how many other take example by them to be any whit the wiser?
and seeks to have warrant and good assurance of that which he comforts himself in? or how many other take Exampl by them to be any whit the Wiser?
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But for better sight into the folly of these men:
But for better sighed into the folly of these men:
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and to make it appeare to be more grosse, let vs put the case, that these future ioyes of theirs were not vncertaine,
and to make it appear to be more gross, let us put the case, that these future Joys of theirs were not uncertain,
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as they are of all seene and found to be, but that they were sure to enioy all their pleasures, profits,
as they Are of all seen and found to be, but that they were sure to enjoy all their pleasures, profits,
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and iolities that they make account of, and that also as long as sense and strength would suffer;
and Jollities that they make account of, and that also as long as sense and strength would suffer;
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what had they gotten? Must they not soone be forced with old Barzillai for very age to giue ouer,
what had they got? Must they not soon be forced with old Barzillai for very age to give over,
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and to say, Can we discerne betwixt good and euill? haue we any taste in that we eate,
and to say, Can we discern betwixt good and evil? have we any taste in that we eat,
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or in that wee drinke? can wee heare any more the voyce of singing men and women? But although these are dangerous errors (as who can say lesse of them?) yet they are but (as we say) particuler aberrations in their actions,
or in that we drink? can we hear any more the voice of singing men and women? But although these Are dangerous errors (as who can say less of them?) yet they Are but (as we say) particular aberrations in their actions,
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whiles many of them haue been taught, and doe professe to be better gouerned: whereas there is another kind of conceitednes, to wit, of erroneous iudgement, no lesse common,
while many of them have been taught, and do profess to be better governed: whereas there is Another kind of conceitedness, to wit, of erroneous judgement, no less Common,
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but farre more dangerous, because it directly concerneth the hope of eternal life, which they are content to fixe on mens opinions, renouncing the pure word of God for their light and direction;
but Far more dangerous, Because it directly concerns the hope of Eternal life, which they Are content to fix on men's opinions, renouncing the pure word of God for their Light and direction;
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whose liues cannot possibly please God, when they haue no faith to beleeue in his promises.
whose lives cannot possibly please God, when they have no faith to believe in his promises.
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to haue ioy in the holy Ghost, and to be perswaded that a crowne of glorie is laid vp for vs,
to have joy in the holy Ghost, and to be persuaded that a crown of glory is laid up for us,
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Such is the vnsauourie and damnable doctrine of Rome, whose light is darknesse, and their best comforts are deadly and strong errors, and blasphemous delusions.
Such is the unsavoury and damnable Doctrine of Room, whose Light is darkness, and their best comforts Are deadly and strong errors, and blasphemous delusions.
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Others there are, who through meere ignorance, suffer themselues to be led into a fooles paradise, conceiuing strangely of their good case they are in,
Others there Are, who through mere ignorance, suffer themselves to be led into a Fools paradise, conceiving strangely of their good case they Are in,
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because of their false perswasion, that God is mercifull; and that they are none of the worst sort:
Because of their false persuasion, that God is merciful; and that they Are none of the worst sort:
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God (they trow) neuer made them to damne them:
God (they trow) never made them to damn them:
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they meane well (they say) and heare, pray, receiue the Sacrament, loue honestie, with a thousand such worne reasons.
they mean well (they say) and hear, pray, receive the Sacrament, love honesty, with a thousand such worn Reasons.
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And yet error is so strong, (especially in this kinde) that euery man cleaueth to his conceit,
And yet error is so strong, (especially in this kind) that every man cleaveth to his conceit,
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and as the prouerbe is, wee easily beleeue that, which wee would haue so: whereas, God knoweth, the end of this hope is shame.
and as the proverb is, we Easily believe that, which we would have so: whereas, God Knoweth, the end of this hope is shame.
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The mother of Sisera was neuer more notably disappointed of her hope and expectation, then these fooles shall be,
The mother of Sisera was never more notably disappointed of her hope and expectation, then these Fools shall be,
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when they looke for the effect thereof, as the spiders web, which is swept downe in a moment.
when they look for the Effect thereof, as the spiders web, which is swept down in a moment.
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But to returne to that from which I a little digressed, I meane, of mens putting their confidence in things changeable and transitorie, in as much as all this which I haue spoken of, vanish in a short time,
But to return to that from which I a little digressed, I mean, of men's putting their confidence in things changeable and transitory, in as much as all this which I have spoken of, vanish in a short time,
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so what wisedome is it to hunt after such things, as children doe after a butterflye? and to make them their felicitie,
so what Wisdom is it to hunt After such things, as children do After a butterfly? and to make them their felicity,
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as if God had appointed no better things to be attained and come by? Nay further, seeing they must giue an account of these their doings, which they shall neuer be able to doe, to their comfort, of one among a thousand;
as if God had appointed no better things to be attained and come by? Nay further, seeing they must give an account of these their doings, which they shall never be able to do, to their Comfort, of one among a thousand;
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what wisedome is this to be counted, when they must for their pleasures of sinne, which they enioyed so little a while,
what Wisdom is this to be counted, when they must for their pleasures of sin, which they enjoyed so little a while,
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when they must (I say) heare the sentence pronounced vpon them, Depart ye that were louers of pleasures more then of God, to endlesse woe, where weeping and gnashing of teeth shall be, who would needes preferre a short and small folly, before happinesse eternall.
when they must (I say) hear the sentence pronounced upon them, Depart you that were lovers of pleasures more then of God, to endless woe, where weeping and gnashing of teeth shall be, who would needs prefer a short and small folly, before happiness Eternal.
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Therefore let vs learne first, to ground our opinion out of the word, and be sure wee can well iustifie our hopes and conceits:
Therefore let us Learn First, to ground our opinion out of the word, and be sure we can well justify our hope's and conceits:
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and reioyce in these things that will stand by vs, and whereof we haue good warrant from Gods owne mouth:
and rejoice in these things that will stand by us, and whereof we have good warrant from God's own Mouth:
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which cannot deceiue vs, nor frustrate our hope. And if yee aske, what this reioycing is that I meane; I answere, this:
which cannot deceive us, nor frustrate our hope. And if ye ask, what this rejoicing is that I mean; I answer, this:
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to know that our names are written in heauen: and to endeuour to haue alwaies a good conscience both before God and men:
to know that our names Are written in heaven: and to endeavour to have always a good conscience both before God and men:
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when wee shall once lay downe this tabernacle of our body, and shall haue finished this our course in this manner.
when we shall once lay down this tabernacle of our body, and shall have finished this our course in this manner.
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In a word, our ioy ought to be in the Lord, and in his alsufficiencie.
In a word, our joy ought to be in the Lord, and in his All-sufficiency.
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And let this be to vs in stead of the boastings that other make here, of their vaine, vncertaine,
And let this be to us in stead of the boastings that other make Here, of their vain, uncertain,
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and deceiuable hope, and ioy, as this was of these heathen and prophane Ladies, who might haue waited and hoped for Siseras ioyfull returne, till their eyes had fallen out of their heads,
and deceivable hope, and joy, as this was of these heathen and profane Ladies, who might have waited and hoped for Sisera's joyful return, till their eyes had fallen out of their Heads,
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before they could haue enioyed that which they looked for, but as farre from it then, as at the first.
before they could have enjoyed that which they looked for, but as Far from it then, as At the First.
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More particularly in this 30. verse, Debora being a Prophetesse, laieth out in her song how the Ladies did descant of the diuiding of the spoile, in these two points, that besides their goods, euery souldier got a maide or two,
More particularly in this 30. verse, Deborah being a Prophetess, Layeth out in her song how the Ladies did descant of the dividing of the spoil, in these two points, that beside their goods, every soldier god a maid or two,
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but Sisera had precious things, namely, garments of diuers colours wrought by the needle, which were very costly.
but Sisera had precious things, namely, garments of diverse colours wrought by the needle, which were very costly.
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By the first, that they must needs so immodestly and vnchastly breake foorth, (as Debora saith they did) speaking of the common souldiers, that euery one got a maide or two at his pleasure, which if it were so, was vnmeete talke for women to haue in their mouthes, it sheweth, where there is no true knowledge of God and his word, there whoredome is but a pastime and may-game, a matter to laugh at euen among women as well as men;
By the First, that they must needs so immodestly and unchastely break forth, (as Deborah Says they did) speaking of the Common Soldiers, that every one god a maid or two At his pleasure, which if it were so, was unmeet talk for women to have in their mouths, it shows, where there is no true knowledge of God and his word, there whoredom is but a pastime and may-game, a matter to laugh At even among women as well as men;
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yea euen in the aged themselues (who should goe before others in sobrietie) we shall behold yet, a delight to speake of, see,
yea even in the aged themselves (who should go before Others in sobriety) we shall behold yet, a delight to speak of, see,
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and heare vncleane actions and reports, euen as other weightie matters are also lightly set by of them.
and hear unclean actions and reports, even as other weighty matters Are also lightly Set by of them.
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Which is the lesse marueile that it was so with them, when euen where the Gospell is preached, it may be seene to be so.
Which is the less marvel that it was so with them, when even where the Gospel is preached, it may be seen to be so.
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In so much, that they may praise God highly, who haue receiued light and conscience to make difference betwixt good and euill,
In so much, that they may praise God highly, who have received Light and conscience to make difference betwixt good and evil,
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and to abhorre and haue in detestation this vngracious and rotten kinde of speech not beseeming Christians,
and to abhor and have in detestation this ungracious and rotten kind of speech not beseeming Christians,
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and all such cursed workes of darknesse;
and all such cursed works of darkness;
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which to doe, is farre off from them who liue in darknesse, and walke in vnbeliefe.
which to do, is Far off from them who live in darkness, and walk in unbelief.
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But these Ladies ascribe to Sisera the costliest and best things, as we haue heard.
But these Ladies ascribe to Sisera the Costliest and best things, as we have herd.
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Where besides that wee see, that they and all such deceiued themselues in their erroneous conceits, as hath been shewed before;
Where beside that we see, that they and all such deceived themselves in their erroneous conceits, as hath been showed before;
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so wee may see what are the things which be in best account with the ignorant and vnbeleeuers, and they are iolitie, earthly glorie,
so we may see what Are the things which be in best account with the ignorant and unbelievers, and they Are jollity, earthly glory,
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As for thankes to God, of whom they receiue all, and for making heauen their treasure and portion, it is no such matter as they are acquainted with,
As for thanks to God, of whom they receive all, and for making heaven their treasure and portion, it is no such matter as they Are acquainted with,
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or doe (almost) dreame of.
or doe (almost) dream of.
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Which is still to teach Gods seruants how great their portion is, who haue not the things of greatest price in this world, their rest and treasure, but things durable and eternall: but more of this before.
Which is still to teach God's Servants how great their portion is, who have not the things of greatest price in this world, their rest and treasure, but things durable and Eternal: but more of this before.
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Now by this acclamation with ioy, Debora concludes her song, praying, that as Sisera triumphed, so might al Gods enemies:
Now by this acclamation with joy, Deborah concludes her song, praying, that as Sisera triumphed, so might all God's enemies:
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meaning, that as he was destroyed, so all like enemies of God might be: and on the contrarie, that all who loue the Lord may not only be preserued,
meaning, that as he was destroyed, so all like enemies of God might be: and on the contrary, that all who love the Lord may not only be preserved,
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but multiplied and beautified with all good things, euen as the Sunne groweth in his beautie to the noonetide.
but multiplied and beautified with all good things, even as the Sun grows in his beauty to the noontide.
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Where first, in that Sisera was shamefully slaine, and returned no more home with victorie,
Where First, in that Sisera was shamefully slain, and returned no more home with victory,
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as his mother also did feare as much, let vs learne, that the euill which the wicked feare, shall light vpon them.
as his mother also did Fear as much, let us Learn, that the evil which the wicked Fear, shall Light upon them.
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Their feares are many, as both the Scripture testifieth, that feare shall be vpon them on euery side,
Their fears Are many, as both the Scripture Testifieth, that Fear shall be upon them on every side,
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euen as their sorrowes also are many.
even as their sorrows also Are many.
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And whereas I noted before, that they doe please themselues greatly in their hope of the best things, some may thinke I contradict my selfe, in saying they are afraid, and fearfull:
And whereas I noted before, that they do please themselves greatly in their hope of the best things, Some may think I contradict my self, in saying they Are afraid, and fearful:
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I answere, they may haue both;
I answer, they may have both;
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feare, I meane, and hope, at diuers times, and yet neither of them good, but hope deceiuable, and feare troublesome.
Fear, I mean, and hope, At diverse times, and yet neither of them good, but hope deceivable, and Fear troublesome.
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Beside, wicked persons are not all of the same kinde, and feare is seene most in them who are least euill:
Beside, wicked Persons Are not all of the same kind, and Fear is seen most in them who Are least evil:
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but boldnes is in the worser sort: all wicked men incline to feare properly and naturally;
but boldness is in the Worse sort: all wicked men incline to Fear properly and naturally;
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for it is a companion to sinne, ignorance, and vnbeliefe, but they hope and presume wilfully, and labour to expell feare, which though in great part they doe indeede,
for it is a Companion to sin, ignorance, and unbelief, but they hope and presume wilfully, and labour to expel Fear, which though in great part they do indeed,
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yet because no violent thing is continuall, therefore oft times they mistrust, and feare, and suspition of trouble comes in place againe.
yet Because no violent thing is continual, Therefore oft times they mistrust, and Fear, and suspicion of trouble comes in place again.
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And we may see, that list to marke it, that it is so, as in Balaam, who wishing that hee might haue died the death of the righteous, feared that he should not doe so.
And we may see, that list to mark it, that it is so, as in balaam, who wishing that he might have died the death of the righteous, feared that he should not do so.
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The same I may say of many other:
The same I may say of many other:
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For why? they running deep in debt with God, their conscience accuseth them, that they shall one time or other be called to their vnwelcome account,
For why? they running deep in debt with God, their conscience Accuseth them, that they shall one time or other be called to their unwelcome account,
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but bee free from all feare (as frailtie will permit) of his iudgement, and therefore refusing so to doe, their feare iustly falleth vpon them.
but be free from all Fear (as frailty will permit) of his judgement, and Therefore refusing so to do, their Fear justly falls upon them.
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The saying of Salomon proueth that they haue many feares, where hee saith, the wicked slieth when no man pursueth him: that is, through feare.
The saying of Solomon Proves that they have many fears, where he Says, the wicked slieth when no man pursueth him: that is, through Fear.
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And that may be seene to haue possessed the very Pharisies (who yet bare it out most boldly before men) by the words of Nicodemus, bewraying his fellow Pharisies ill conscience through feare, saying to Christ, We know that thou art a teacher sent of God, and acknowledge thy great miracles:
And that may be seen to have possessed the very Pharisees (who yet bore it out most boldly before men) by the words of Nicodemus, bewraying his fellow Pharisees ill conscience through Fear, saying to christ, We know that thou art a teacher sent of God, and acknowledge thy great Miracles:
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as if hee should haue added this, though wee will not be knowne of any such thing before men,
as if he should have added this, though we will not be known of any such thing before men,
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yet thus it is with vs, when wee meete and talke of thee together, and are afraid.
yet thus it is with us, when we meet and talk of thee together, and Are afraid.
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But some will aske, What then shall we doe to such? shall we aduise them to shake off their feares,
But Some will ask, What then shall we do to such? shall we advise them to shake off their fears,
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and plucke vp their hearts against them? Doubtlesse no:
and pluck up their hearts against them? Doubtless not:
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this were to fight against their conscience, and to make it impudent and hardned (which is much worse) whereas it did before but accuse them:
this were to fight against their conscience, and to make it impudent and hardened (which is much Worse) whereas it did before but accuse them:
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but if they cannot preuent such feare by remouing the cause thereof, which is their sinne, let them next to that be perswaded to repent for it.
but if they cannot prevent such Fear by removing the cause thereof, which is their sin, let them next to that be persuaded to Repent for it.
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We reade of the third Captaine that came to E•as, that beholding his two fellowes deuoured with fire from heauen for doing their message to the Prophet so imperiously and boldly, he came to him in all submisnes,
We read of the third Captain that Come to E•as, that beholding his two Fellows devoured with fire from heaven for doing their message to the Prophet so imperiously and boldly, he Come to him in all submisnes,
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and entreated him to come downe to the King.
and entreated him to come down to the King.
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Euen so, to come to our selues, aske thy conscience what makes thee feare? If thou findest that the Lord hath a controuersie with thee,
Eve so, to come to our selves, ask thy conscience what makes thee Fear? If thou Findest that the Lord hath a controversy with thee,
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and (that depending) and that thou canst not be quiet, goe and seeke agreement with him, as the Captaine did;
and (that depending) and that thou Canst not be quiet, go and seek agreement with him, as the Captain did;
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it is but a follie to stand out with the Lord: for if thy conscience accuse thee, he is greater, as knowing much more against thee.
it is but a folly to stand out with the Lord: for if thy conscience accuse thee, he is greater, as knowing much more against thee.
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If thou canst come to the Lord, and say, in the truth of thine heart; O Lord, I feare lest my sinne should bring some sudden destruction vpon me:
If thou Canst come to the Lord, and say, in the truth of thine heart; Oh Lord, I Fear lest my sin should bring Some sudden destruction upon me:
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I haue no peace within, nor without, because of it, and thy displeasure for it; I goe continually in hazard of some fruite thereof, besides that which is eternall:
I have no peace within, nor without, Because of it, and thy displeasure for it; I go continually in hazard of Some fruit thereof, beside that which is Eternal:
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therefore, say (O Lord) humble me, and cause me to feare sinne, and not the punishment only:
Therefore, say (Oh Lord) humble me, and cause me to Fear sin, and not the punishment only:
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turne my terror into broken heartednesse for sin, and so bring peace and quietnes againe into my soule.
turn my terror into broken heartedness for since, and so bring peace and quietness again into my soul.
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Doe thus, I say, and thy feares shall vanish;
Do thus, I say, and thy fears shall vanish;
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otherwise, who shall pitie thee in them, if thou pitiest not thy selfe, in taking the way to remoue them? And to this purpose, I aske, did not the Priests in the Gospell meete with that which they feared,
otherwise, who shall pity thee in them, if thou pitiest not thy self, in taking the Way to remove them? And to this purpose, I ask, did not the Priests in the Gospel meet with that which they feared,
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when Christ, whom they would needs crucifie, that they might be rid of him, rose againe? to bring a greater feare vpon them at the last then at the first? And as they would in no wise feare,
when christ, whom they would needs crucify, that they might be rid of him, rose again? to bring a greater Fear upon them At the last then At the First? And as they would in no wise Fear,
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when their sinne was at the highest, and yet we see they were constrained to feare;
when their sin was At the highest, and yet we see they were constrained to Fear;
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so there is no doubt, but that there are some hardned, which doe what they can, to put feare away from them, hauing their consciences seared with an hot iron, whose damnation (yet) sleepeth not, neither shal they escape feare,
so there is no doubt, but that there Are Some hardened, which do what they can, to put Fear away from them, having their Consciences seared with an hight iron, whose damnation (yet) Sleepeth not, neither shall they escape Fear,
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but it will seaze vpon them, when they would not.
but it will seize upon them, when they would not.
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And wheras it may be said, the godly are much afraid sometime as well as other; I answere, it is true:
And whereas it may be said, the godly Are much afraid sometime as well as other; I answer, it is true:
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but that tendeth to a good end;
but that tendeth to a good end;
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as if they haue taken libertie amisse, or rather stolne it, to breake out of the good and righteous way which they had couenanted to walke in, they cannot but bee afraid,
as if they have taken liberty amiss, or rather stolen it, to break out of the good and righteous Way which they had covenanted to walk in, they cannot but be afraid,
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when they come againe to themselues;
when they come again to themselves;
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but it is for that they see they haue offended their mercifull father, therefore they cannot be quiet, till they bee in fauour againe with him.
but it is for that they see they have offended their merciful father, Therefore they cannot be quiet, till they be in favour again with him.
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And let the other know, that euen so and much more must they do, to wit, in their falles, feare;
And let the other know, that even so and much more must they do, to wit, in their falls, Fear;
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and take no rest nor peace to themselues before that: else, when their time commeth, that which they feare, shall also fall vpon them:
and take no rest nor peace to themselves before that: Else, when their time comes, that which they Fear, shall also fallen upon them:
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but if they consider duly of their estate, and while they may, and before the time of their trouble come, turne their feet againe into the way of Gods testimonies, God will burie all the indignities which they haue wrought against him, and will receiue them graciously.
but if they Consider duly of their estate, and while they may, and before the time of their trouble come, turn their feet again into the Way of God's testimonies, God will bury all the indignities which they have wrought against him, and will receive them graciously.
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In the first branch of her propheticall prayer, that, not her enemies, but Gods, might be as Sisera, she hauing warrant so to pray, did as became her, In the First branch of her prophetical prayer, that, not her enemies, but God's, might be as Sisera, she having warrant so to pray, did as became her,
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and so shall all wee doe, who shall doe so, vpon so good a ground and warrant:
and so shall all we do, who shall do so, upon so good a ground and warrant:
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but otherwise take we heed that wee pray not against any, what faire pretence soeuer wee haue to doe so:
but otherwise take we heed that we pray not against any, what fair pretence soever we have to do so:
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who in the absence of Moses from them, but a few daies, fell most shamefully to idolatrie.
who in the absence of Moses from them, but a few days, fell most shamefully to idolatry.
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for as God hath reclaimed very bad ones, so what know wee whom he may call home among vs? But of this I haue spoken.
for as God hath reclaimed very bad ones, so what know we whom he may call home among us? But of this I have spoken.
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For the other part of Deboras prayer, that the louers of God may prosper in the abundance of all good things,
For the other part of Deborah prayer, that the lovers of God may prosper in the abundance of all good things,
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and grow therein, as the Sunne doth in his strength to the noonetide, let it bee noted, that this is prayed for to them that loue the Lord;
and grow therein, as the Sun does in his strength to the noontide, let it be noted, that this is prayed for to them that love the Lord;
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and onely to them, as the blessing in the second Commandement is to them that loue him, who testifie that they doe so, by keeping his commandements.
and only to them, as the blessing in the second Commandment is to them that love him, who testify that they do so, by keeping his Commandments.
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And this prayer being made in faith, obtaines as much, as is asked in it.
And this prayer being made in faith, obtains as much, as is asked in it.
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And therefore when she prayeth for it, it is all one, as if she had affirmed, that it shall be so:
And Therefore when she Prayeth for it, it is all one, as if she had affirmed, that it shall be so:
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namely, that they which loue the Lord shall want nothing that is good.
namely, that they which love the Lord shall want nothing that is good.
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And so Dauid saith, who had good experience of it, that the Lord withholdeth no good thing from such as keepe their hearts pure and good:
And so David Says, who had good experience of it, that the Lord withholdeth no good thing from such as keep their hearts pure and good:
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which none can doe, but they that loue him.
which none can do, but they that love him.
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Yea and marke further that she saith, they shall grow therein euen from strength to strength as the Sunne doth, euen to his full beautie.
Yea and mark further that she Says, they shall grow therein even from strength to strength as the Sun does, even to his full beauty.
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So speaketh Salomon in the Prouerbs:
So speaks Solomon in the Proverbs:
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The way of the righteous shineth as the light, that shineth more and more vnto the perfit day:
The Way of the righteous shines as the Light, that shines more and more unto the perfect day:
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signifying thereby, that the godly herein resemble the Lord Iesus, who himself increased in strength of body with addition of grace,
signifying thereby, that the godly herein resemble the Lord Iesus, who himself increased in strength of body with addition of grace,
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and fauour with God and men:
and favour with God and men:
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and so they also increase daily in knowledge and grace, vntill they bee ioyned to Christ their head,
and so they also increase daily in knowledge and grace, until they be joined to christ their head,
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and see the Lord in the Sion of his holinesse. Behold then here a singular priuiledge, which the louers of God doe enioy:
and see the Lord in the Sion of his holiness. Behold then Here a singular privilege, which the lovers of God do enjoy:
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that while they looke carefully and constantly to preserue and vphold the loue of God in them,
that while they look carefully and constantly to preserve and uphold the love of God in them,
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euen thereby they grow in grace and knowledge of God, and of Christ;
even thereby they grow in grace and knowledge of God, and of christ;
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and they come to haue more neere acquaintance with them, and haue proofe of their fatherly kindnes toward them,
and they come to have more near acquaintance with them, and have proof of their fatherly kindness towards them,
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and so haue stronger hope, that it shall yet be better with them afterward:
and so have Stronger hope, that it shall yet be better with them afterwards:
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for their obedience passed, yeeldeth them more courage and strength to go forward in their good course.
for their Obedience passed, yields them more courage and strength to go forward in their good course.
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Now if we did consider the miserable courses of many, who for want of this gracious gouernment of God, runne into all kinde of sinne,
Now if we did Consider the miserable courses of many, who for want of this gracious government of God, run into all kind of sin,
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For what though we heare of no consuming of the people of Israel in battell;
For what though we hear of no consuming of the people of Israel in battle;
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and fearefull punishments, (for the wicked waxe worse and worse) and how some euen of Gods deare seruants by their very declinings and carelesnes,
and fearful punishments, (for the wicked wax Worse and Worse) and how Some even of God's deer Servants by their very declinings and carelessness,
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for a small time, see many ill daies;
for a small time, see many ill days;
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how should we make account of this precious libertie, bequeathed vnto vs in this behalfe? For such as looke to the maintaining of the loue of God in them,
how should we make account of this precious liberty, bequeathed unto us in this behalf? For such as look to the maintaining of the love of God in them,
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and the nourishing of it by thankfull acknowledging of his euer flowing kindnesse toward them, (I speake a great thing) neede to feare no worse estate to Godward then they haue enioyed alreadie:
and the nourishing of it by thankful acknowledging of his ever flowing kindness towards them, (I speak a great thing) need to Fear no Worse estate to Godward then they have enjoyed already:
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but euery day to looke for better and better, both greater faith, and better obedience;
but every day to look for better and better, both greater faith, and better Obedience;
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which cannot be wanting to vs, but when we are wanting to our selues, and failing in our loue to God:
which cannot be wanting to us, but when we Are wanting to our selves, and failing in our love to God:
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and yet I meane no perfectiō of it, which cannot be in any, but more vse of sinceritie and feruencie in Gods seruice,
and yet I mean no perfection of it, which cannot be in any, but more use of sincerity and fervency in God's service,
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euen such as hath alreadie been in them.
even such as hath already been in them.
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But he that listeth to reade more of this growing in grace of my setting downe, may reade the twelfth chapter of the sixth treatise of my book.
But he that lists to read more of this growing in grace of my setting down, may read the twelfth chapter of the sixth treatise of my book.
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In the meane season, let this speech of Debora, make such to looke better about them, who are farre from this thriuing and growth in grace,
In the mean season, let this speech of Deborah, make such to look better about them, who Are Far from this thriving and growth in grace,
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or the fruite of it, if they desire to be in honour and fauour with God.
or the fruit of it, if they desire to be in honour and favour with God.
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And if they be voide of them, let them know, that the cause thereof is, that they loue not God, whatsoeuer they pretend to the contrarie;
And if they be void of them, let them know, that the cause thereof is, that they love not God, whatsoever they pretend to the contrary;
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and without that, what welfare can there be to the soule? It cannot prosper,
and without that, what welfare can there be to the soul? It cannot prosper,
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but rather decaieth as a man that is sicke of a desperate discase, and growes worse and worse, till vtter consumption and death it selfe doe follow.
but rather decayeth as a man that is sick of a desperate discase, and grows Worse and Worse, till utter consumption and death it self do follow.
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Therefore it is a worke of no small weight to trie our selues whether we loue God:
Therefore it is a work of no small weight to try our selves whither we love God:
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it will quite the cost abundantly.
it will quite the cost abundantly.
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If we can once get that, wee are on the thriuing hand, no feare but wee shall doe well:
If we can once get that, we Are on the thriving hand, no Fear but we shall do well:
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and then wee giue good proofe thereof, when wee loue, and desire well to the brethren,
and then we give good proof thereof, when we love, and desire well to the brothers,
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when nothing is too deare for himself, and where there is still an earnest thirsting after both: (as all things that grow haue an appetite of growth) these (I say) with more then a common care of honouring God in the place we liue in, a daily longing home, with vprightnes and constancie;
when nothing is too deer for himself, and where there is still an earnest thirsting After both: (as all things that grow have an appetite of growth) these (I say) with more then a Common care of honouring God in the place we live in, a daily longing home, with uprightness and constancy;
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are euidences of our loue to God that cannot deceiue.
Are evidences of our love to God that cannot deceive.
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and knowledge of the sinne it selfe, and also what an euill end did follow it.
and knowledge of the sin it self, and also what an evil end did follow it.
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And this affection (be wee well assured) will breake out where it is, by such fruite as I haue mentioned,
And this affection (be we well assured) will break out where it is, by such fruit as I have mentioned,
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as Iosephs did vnto his brethren.
as Joseph's did unto his brothers.
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To this song of Debora, the holy storie addeth this, that God gaue his people by and after this victorie, fortie yeeres rest and quietnes. A great blessing: To this song of Deborah, the holy story adds this, that God gave his people by and After this victory, fortie Years rest and quietness. A great blessing:
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euen so we all know what a benefit any great deliuerance is, out of paine, sicknesse, prison, bondage, penurie,
even so we all know what a benefit any great deliverance is, out of pain, sickness, prison, bondage, penury,
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or the like miserie, especially when it is for long continuance? But how much more then, the sweete peace of conscience that passeth vnderstanding,
or the like misery, especially when it is for long Continuance? But how much more then, the sweet peace of conscience that passes understanding,
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and ioy in the holy Ghost, and that for long continuance, after the trouble of minde and feare of damnation, which was sometime? But of this also elsewhere somewhat hath been said.
and joy in the holy Ghost, and that for long Continuance, After the trouble of mind and Fear of damnation, which was sometime? But of this also elsewhere somewhat hath been said.
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THE THIRTIE SIXE SERMON ON THE SIXTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. Vers. 1. Afterward the children of Israel committed wickednesse in the sight of the Lord,
THE THIRTIE SIXE SERMON ON THE SIXTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. Vers. 1. Afterwards the children of Israel committed wickedness in the sighed of the Lord,
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and the Lord gaue them into the hands of Midian seuen yeeres. Vers. 2. And the hand of Midian preuailed against Israel:
and the Lord gave them into the hands of Midian seuen Years. Vers. 2. And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel:
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and because of the Midianites, the children of Israel made them dennes in the mountaines, and caues, and strong holds. and Because of the midianites, the children of Israel made them dens in the Mountains, and caves, and strong holds.
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Vers. 3. When Israel had sowne, then came vp the Midianites, the Amalekites, and they of the East,
Vers. 3. When Israel had sown, then Come up the midianites, the Amalekites, and they of the East,
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and came vpon them, Vers. 4. And camped by them, and destroyed the fruite of the earth,
and Come upon them, Vers. 4. And camped by them, and destroyed the fruit of the earth,
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euen till thou come vnto Azzah, and left no foode for Israel, neither sheepe, nor oxe, nor asse. even till thou come unto Gaza, and left no food for Israel, neither sheep, nor ox, nor Ass.
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Vers. 5. For they went vp, and their cattell, and came with their tents, as Grashoppers in multitude,
Vers. 5. For they went up, and their cattle, and Come with their tents, as Grasshoppers in multitude,
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so that they and their camels were without number; and they came into the land to destroy it. so that they and their Camels were without number; and they Come into the land to destroy it.
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Vers. 6. So was Israel exceedingly impouerished by the Midianites: therefore the children of Israel cried vnto the Lord.
Vers. 6. So was Israel exceedingly impoverished by the midianites: Therefore the children of Israel cried unto the Lord.
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IN this Chapter, it is shewed, how Israel againe prouoked the Lord by their wickednesse, vers. 1. And how the Lord punished them by the Midianites, to vers. 6. Then that they cried vnto the Lord,
IN this Chapter, it is showed, how Israel again provoked the Lord by their wickedness, vers. 1. And how the Lord punished them by the midianites, to vers. 6. Then that they cried unto the Lord,
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and he reproued them, to vers. 11. And lastly, how he called Gedeon and prepared him to deliuer them;
and he reproved them, to vers. 11. And lastly, how he called Gideon and prepared him to deliver them;
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and this is to the end of the Chapter. The first part of the Chapter.
and this is to the end of the Chapter. The First part of the Chapter.
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TO begin with their sinne, it appeares that they did grieuously prouoke the Lord, as they had sometime before done,
TO begin with their sin, it appears that they did grievously provoke the Lord, as they had sometime before done,
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as in the third and fourth Chapters it appeares, where their punishment was likewise a long time continued vpon them.
as in the third and fourth Chapters it appears, where their punishment was likewise a long time continued upon them.
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But yet after the death of Debora and Barak, the valiant deliuerers of them out of the hands of the Canaanites, they did againe depart from the good course wherein they had liued before,
But yet After the death of Deborah and Barak, the valiant deliverers of them out of the hands of the Canaanites, they did again depart from the good course wherein they had lived before,
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and fell againe to idolatrie, and other sinnes.
and fell again to idolatry, and other Sins.
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This be said of their sinne, as may be gathered out of the first verse, and the 25. With the which to begin, for our further benefit, the instruction that we are to take out of from hence, is this;
This be said of their sin, as may be gathered out of the First verse, and the 25. With the which to begin, for our further benefit, the instruction that we Are to take out of from hence, is this;
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That seeing in all the stories before set downe, as well as this, of the punishing of Israel, they begin thus:
That seeing in all the stories before Set down, as well as this, of the punishing of Israel, they begin thus:
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The children of Israel did againe that which was euill in the sight of the Lord:
The children of Israel did again that which was evil in the sighed of the Lord:
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seeing (I say) it is thus, we may learne, that it is naturally ingrafted in the heart of man, that though there bee holy affections kindled in it by some good meanes,
seeing (I say) it is thus, we may Learn, that it is naturally ingrafted in the heart of man, that though there be holy affections kindled in it by Some good means,
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yet in time they dye, and wane away;
yet in time they die, and wane away;
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and in stead of them, the heart is carried againe to the euill, that it most desireth.
and in stead of them, the heart is carried again to the evil, that it most Desires.
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And it being thus with them that haue some goodnesse and beginnings of faith in them, what are all the faire shewes of hypocrites,
And it being thus with them that have Some Goodness and beginnings of faith in them, what Are all the fair shows of Hypocrites,
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when they be at the best, but a morning dew? So that though men may (perhaps) serue God for a while, in a good manner;
when they be At the best, but a morning due? So that though men may (perhaps) serve God for a while, in a good manner;
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yet they are gone from it before wee be aware, waxing wearie and prouoking God afresh;
yet they Are gone from it before we be aware, waxing weary and provoking God afresh;
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this sicklenes and inconstancie are so deeply rooted in them, and thereupon it falleth out, that they are carried away by the error of the wicked,
this fickleness and inconstancy Are so deeply rooted in them, and thereupon it falls out, that they Are carried away by the error of the wicked,
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and inticements of the world, from a good course;
and enticements of the world, from a good course;
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to be fashioned like other men, though it be very grosse and absurd which they fall to.
to be fashioned like other men, though it be very gross and absurd which they fallen to.
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A great reason hereof is this, that the best are renewed but in part, and much corruptiō remaineth to be purged out of thē, which requireth the taking vp of their thoughts and care;
A great reason hereof is this, that the best Are renewed but in part, and much corruption remains to be purged out of them, which requires the taking up of their thoughts and care;
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which it is meet they should take knowledge of, that so they may see that they haue worke enough, (and haue little cause to be idle and waxe wearie of it, I meane (beside many other duties) of crossing and subduing the euill of their hearts;
which it is meet they should take knowledge of, that so they may see that they have work enough, (and have little cause to be idle and wax weary of it, I mean (beside many other duties) of crossing and subduing the evil of their hearts;
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especially, seeing their reward is so great in so doing.
especially, seeing their reward is so great in so doing.
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And yet with griefe it may be said, that in all ages, both persons and Churches little considering this, haue fallen to this course that I now complaine of.
And yet with grief it may be said, that in all ages, both Persons and Churches little considering this, have fallen to this course that I now complain of.
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As they in the Psalme, who started aside like a broken bow. The people in Exodus did the like;
As they in the Psalm, who started aside like a broken bow. The people in Exodus did the like;
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But of this at large in the second Chapter.
But of this At large in the second Chapter.
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So the people mentioned in S. Iohn, who counted Iohn Baptist a burning light, and for a time reioyced in him: whereby yee may gather, it was but for a time.
So the people mentioned in S. John, who counted John Baptist a burning Light, and for a time rejoiced in him: whereby ye may gather, it was but for a time.
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These with many, too long to be stood vpon, doe shew, how soone men decline from a good course.
These with many, too long to be stood upon, do show, how soon men decline from a good course.
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And wel it were with vs in this latter age, if we looked better to our selues then they did:
And well it were with us in this latter age, if we looked better to our selves then they did:
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but as well persons and families, as almost whole townes, wanze and waxe cold in their seruing of God;
but as well Persons and families, as almost Whole Towns, wanze and wax cold in their serving of God;
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who yet were sometime of the forwarder sort of professors, a few God reserueth who desire to keepe their first loue to the Gospell,
who yet were sometime of the forwarder sort of professors, a few God reserveth who desire to keep their First love to the Gospel,
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and their brethren, that they may be a seed in euery corner of the land almost, to teach the generations to come, (if the world continue) to feare the Lord aright, hee hauing appointed a remnant to remaine,
and their brothers, that they may be a seed in every corner of the land almost, to teach the generations to come, (if the world continue) to Fear the Lord aright, he having appointed a remnant to remain,
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and a Church, though small, vnto the worlds end.
and a Church, though small, unto the world's end.
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Which being so, teacheth the best of vs, what need we haue to desire to enioy the best meanes,
Which being so, Teaches the best of us, what need we have to desire to enjoy the best means,
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and namely the sincere preaching of the Gospell, whereby we may grow on in grace and knowledge of Christ, and cleaue neerely to him:
and namely the sincere preaching of the Gospel, whereby we may grow on in grace and knowledge of christ, and cleave nearly to him:
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considering how oft wee haue been by Gods gracious working in vs, reuiued and refreshed thereby:
considering how oft we have been by God's gracious working in us, revived and refreshed thereby:
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and how dead in good duties wee are, and vnprofitable (our consciences being Iudges) without them.
and how dead in good duties we Are, and unprofitable (our Consciences being Judges) without them.
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And it is well, if here by this, we winde out of all poisoned baites that are laid for vs.
And it is well, if Here by this, we wind out of all poisoned baits that Are laid for us
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And this of the first of the foure parts of the Chapter I haue spoken in this former part of this verse,
And this of the First of the foure parts of the Chapter I have spoken in this former part of this verse,
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and somewhat also before in other Chapters, that is, of the peoples sinne. The second part of the Chapter.
and somewhat also before in other Chapters, that is, of the peoples sin. The second part of the Chapter.
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NOw it followes, the second, that is, of the punishment that followed their sinne, and how they cried to the Lord vnder it, in these sixe verses.
NOw it follows, the second, that is, of the punishment that followed their sin, and how they cried to the Lord under it, in these sixe Verses.
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Their punishment was seuen yeeres oppression by the Midianites, as in this verse is to be seene,
Their punishment was seuen Years oppression by the midianites, as in this verse is to be seen,
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and the manner of their oppressing them, is set downe in the fiue verses following.
and the manner of their oppressing them, is Set down in the fiue Verses following.
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And for their oppression by the Midianites, let it teach vs, that it was iust because they had sinned.
And for their oppression by the midianites, let it teach us, that it was just Because they had sinned.
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For God scourgeth men iustly, and not without their due desert: Man suffereth for his sinne, as the Prophet Ieremy saith:
For God scourges men justly, and not without their due desert: Man suffers for his sin, as the Prophet Ieremy Says:
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So that if any should thinke they are hardly handled, being punished of God, let them proue themselues without sinne,
So that if any should think they Are hardly handled, being punished of God, let them prove themselves without sin,
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or else let them hold their peace.
or Else let them hold their peace.
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Nay, I will yeeld more then so to them, let them be able but to proue this, that they haue only offended through infirmitie,
Nay, I will yield more then so to them, let them be able but to prove this, that they have only offended through infirmity,
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and not rather wilfully, and of knowledge, and they shall either be freed altogether from great vexations in their liues;
and not rather wilfully, and of knowledge, and they shall either be freed altogether from great vexations in their lives;
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or else they shall freely and without constraint confesse, that God hath dealt iustly, yea mercifully, in so visiting of them, rather then that he hath done them any wrong.
or Else they shall freely and without constraint confess, that God hath dealt justly, yea mercifully, in so visiting of them, rather then that he hath done them any wrong.
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Thus much for this, and that God will punish, when men prouoke him by their transgressions,
Thus much for this, and that God will Punish, when men provoke him by their transgressions,
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as we may here learne, I haue in other places shewed.
as we may Here Learn, I have in other places showed.
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The manner of the Midianites oppressing the people of Israel, was the spoiling them of their victuall,
The manner of the midianites oppressing the people of Israel, was the spoiling them of their victual,
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namely corne and cattell, for the space of seuen yeeres, without which they could not liue.
namely corn and cattle, for the Molle of seuen Years, without which they could not live.
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Their corne they destroied, when they had sowen their fields.
Their corn they destroyed, when they had sown their fields.
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And they were driuen to make them cabins in the hollow places of the earth, vnder the hils and rocks, where they had holes and creuises to let in light, to defend themselues from them:
And they were driven to make them cabins in the hollow places of the earth, under the hills and Rocks, where they had holes and crevices to let in Light, to defend themselves from them:
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and in the fields and lower parts of the earth they made them dennes and darke places, not fit for habitation,
and in the fields and lower parts of the earth they made them dens and dark places, not fit for habitation,
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but in which they might safely lay their goods and substance, to hide them from the Midianites.
but in which they might safely lay their goods and substance, to hide them from the midianites.
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They made also high towers and strong, from which they might see a farre off, which could not be beaten down easily:
They made also high towers and strong, from which they might see a Far off, which could not be beaten down Easily:
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and these shifts they were faine to make.
and these shifts they were feign to make.
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For their enemies were as grashoppers on the face of the earth, and their camels and other beasts, to destroy the fruites of the Israelites, were almost without number.
For their enemies were as grasshoppers on the face of the earth, and their Camels and other beasts, to destroy the fruits of the Israelites, were almost without number.
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What these Midianites were, and of what stocke they came, it is not necessarie to inquire, seeing it is not set downe,
What these midianites were, and of what stock they Come, it is not necessary to inquire, seeing it is not Set down,
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though some writers say that they had their beginnings thus:
though Some writers say that they had their beginnings thus:
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that one of Abrahams sonnes which he begat of his wife Ketura, builded a citie beyond Arabia in the South, in the desert of the now called Saracens,
that one of Abrahams Sons which he begat of his wife Keturah, built a City beyond Arabia in the South, in the desert of the now called Saracens,
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and called the name of it Midian, or Madian, and the people of it were called Midianites,
and called the name of it Midian, or Midian, and the people of it were called midianites,
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or Madianites, and were supposed to be they of whom the Kenites came. These brought with them the Amalakites, and men of the East to helpe them.
or Midianites, and were supposed to be they of whom the Kenites Come. These brought with them the Amalekites, and men of the East to help them.
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This was a grieuous and sore affliction, to be thus driuen to extremities for want of food.
This was a grievous and soar affliction, to be thus driven to extremities for want of food.
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And yet no other then was long before threatned (among many other) to come vpon them for their apostacie and idolatrie.
And yet no other then was long before threatened (among many other) to come upon them for their apostasy and idolatry.
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yet, beside that it could not be, but that many of them were slaine by so long and violent assaulting them,
yet, beside that it could not be, but that many of them were slain by so long and violent assaulting them,
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so what death is more cruell then by liuing, to be famished? and what miserie in this life greater,
so what death is more cruel then by living, to be famished? and what misery in this life greater,
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then to be to seeke of foode, where it can hardly be come by, and yet that which is to bee reserued,
then to be to seek of food, where it can hardly be come by, and yet that which is to be reserved,
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and had, is scarcely fit to preserue life? Here therefore by the contrary wee may see, what a benefit of God this is,
and had, is scarcely fit to preserve life? Here Therefore by the contrary we may see, what a benefit of God this is,
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when in a land, and in cities, townes and villages, all people may be fed fit for their condition,
when in a land, and in cities, Towns and villages, all people may be fed fit for their condition,
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when there is no inuasion of forraine enemies to spoile and destroy the fruits of the earth, whereby the inhabitants are preserued:
when there is no invasion of foreign enemies to spoil and destroy the fruits of the earth, whereby the inhabitants Are preserved:
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nor any famine, by any other iudgement of God: and when there is no iust cause of complaining in our streetes.
nor any famine, by any other judgement of God: and when there is no just cause of complaining in our streets.
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We know in the great famines that are mentioned in the Scriptures, yea and in smaller famines in our owne remembrance, what crying and lamentations there haue been.
We know in the great famines that Are mentioned in the Scriptures, yea and in smaller famines in our own remembrance, what crying and lamentations there have been.
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In the daies of Abraham, Isaac, and chiefly of Iacob, when they were forced to send into Egypt for corne.
In the days of Abraham, Isaac, and chiefly of Iacob, when they were forced to send into Egypt for corn.
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In the time of Elimelek and Naomi, when they were driuen from their dwelling in Bethelem Iuda, to goe and soiourne in the land of Moab, for want of food:
In the time of Elimelek and Naomi, when they were driven from their Dwelling in bethlehem Iuda, to go and sojourn in the land of Moab, for want of food:
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and after in the daies of Ioram King of Israel, when the men had no other way to preserue their liues,
and After in the days of Ioram King of Israel, when the men had no other Way to preserve their lives,
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but by eating that which was against nature, yea and yet they could hardly come by it;
but by eating that which was against nature, yea and yet they could hardly come by it;
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and when the women did eate their own children, as also in the last besieging of Ierusalem by the Romans.
and when the women did eat their own children, as also in the last besieging of Ierusalem by the Roman.
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And to what end speake I this, but that we should lift vp our hearts,
And to what end speak I this, but that we should lift up our hearts,
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and more feruently, and oft be thankfull to God for this one benefit of plentie? although who seeth not, that it is indeed but one of many,
and more fervently, and oft be thankful to God for this one benefit of plenty? although who sees not, that it is indeed but one of many,
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yea of infinite other, which wee receiue? And why doth God this? Euen to the end men may follow their callings, diligently and conscionably, with cheerefulnes;
yea of infinite other, which we receive? And why does God this? Eve to the end men may follow their callings, diligently and Conscionably, with cheerfulness;
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and with the same minde walke in the feare of the Lord continually.
and with the same mind walk in the Fear of the Lord continually.
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And therefore the euill example in life, that in the abundance of Gods earthly blessings doth flow euery where, in drunkennesse,
And Therefore the evil Exampl in life, that in the abundance of God's earthly blessings does flow every where, in Drunkenness,
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and all lasciuiousnes, doth draw vpon men greater plagues, then wants and famine are, and that is, leanenes of soule, blindnes, vnbeliefe, hardnesse of heart, and impenitencie:
and all lasciviousness, does draw upon men greater plagues, then Wants and famine Are, and that is, leanenes of soul, blindness, unbelief, hardness of heart, and impenitency:
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which if we had the spirit of the Prophets, wee should deeply bewaile.
which if we had the Spirit of the prophets, we should deeply bewail.
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But to leaue such, I adde this, that for the quickning vp of the best, it were fit for them,
But to leave such, I add this, that for the quickening up of the best, it were fit for them,
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when they grow to a meane and common esteeming of these benefits of God, to suppose with themselues,
when they grow to a mean and Common esteeming of these benefits of God, to suppose with themselves,
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and put the case that they were in want and penurie, euen in the state of this people of God by the oppression of the Midianites, or the like:
and put the case that they were in want and penury, even in the state of this people of God by the oppression of the midianites, or the like:
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As that when they haue sowne their seede, it should be spovled before their faces,
As that when they have sown their seed, it should be spovled before their faces,
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so that they should not eate of it, and that the prouision which they haue made for their liues, should be carried away by enemies,
so that they should not eat of it, and that the provision which they have made for their lives, should be carried away by enemies,
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or taken from them, and they famished for want of it:
or taken from them, and they famished for want of it:
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it would make them better to value and prize such benefits, and yeeld to the Lord a more holy and fruitfull vse of them.
it would make them better to valve and prize such benefits, and yield to the Lord a more holy and fruitful use of them.
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Whereas commonly men doe not so, till they be driuen to it by wants, and decay in their substance, then they can say;
Whereas commonly men do not so, till they be driven to it by Wants, and decay in their substance, then they can say;
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Oh what plentie of Gods benefits we once enioyed?
O what plenty of God's benefits we once enjoyed?
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Another thing in these verses is to be marked, that we bring double vexation vpon our selues by sinning against the Lord,
another thing in these Verses is to be marked, that we bring double vexation upon our selves by sinning against the Lord,
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and by seeking to haue our will, against the word of God.
and by seeking to have our will, against the word of God.
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The one is this, the affliction that is sent vpon vs for sinne, as here the stirring vp of the Midianites against the people of Israel for their transgression;
The one is this, the affliction that is sent upon us for sin, as Here the stirring up of the midianites against the people of Israel for their Transgression;
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or any other, as losse of their goods, diseases, ieopardie of their liues, &c. The other vexation, is that which proceedeth from the former:
or any other, as loss of their goods, diseases, jeopardy of their lives, etc. The other vexation, is that which Proceedeth from the former:
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and that is of many sorts, as may be liuely seene in this present storie, and namely in these verses.
and that is of many sorts, as may be lively seen in this present story, and namely in these Verses.
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For what toile, time, and cost, beside the disquietnes that went therewith, were they driuen to bestow (that I may include much in few words) to defend,
For what toil, time, and cost, beside the disquietness that went therewith, were they driven to bestow (that I may include much in few words) to defend,
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or to saue themselues from the vtmost hurt and danger, which was wrought and intended against them? what shifts were they faine to make to preserue their liues,
or to save themselves from the utmost hurt and danger, which was wrought and intended against them? what shifts were they feign to make to preserve their lives,
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and saue their goods out of their enemies hands? which yet when they had done what they could, they were not able to doe.
and save their goods out of their enemies hands? which yet when they had done what they could, they were not able to do.
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If they had been only hurt by them in their cattell, corne, and other commodities,
If they had been only hurt by them in their cattle, corn, and other commodities,
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and had sustained that onely for their punishment, it had been a deare paying for their pleasure, that they took in their sinne;
and had sustained that only for their punishment, it had been a deer paying for their pleasure, that they took in their sin;
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but when they were in this bondage, that they could doe nothing else but watch and ward for their liues,
but when they were in this bondage, that they could do nothing Else but watch and ward for their lives,
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and grace to gouerne themselues in the course of their liues, it is nothing.
and grace to govern themselves in the course of their lives, it is nothing.
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and to build and botch, digge and delue, and beate their braines to deuise, how to hide their commodities from them, what sorrow vpon sorrow,
and to built and botch, dig and delve, and beat their brains to devise, how to hide their commodities from them, what sorrow upon sorrow,
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and one vnquietnes vpon another did they heape vpon their heads, till they lost all the welfare of their liues in a manner,
and one unquietness upon Another did they heap upon their Heads, till they lost all the welfare of their lives in a manner,
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and made them more wearisome and vnwelcome then death it selfe? Is this the fruite of sinne,
and made them more wearisome and unwelcome then death it self? Is this the fruit of sin,
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and the good that it bringeth to the committers thereof? And yet if I should lay out the fruit of the sinne of Cain, Esau, Absolon, and other, who could not be staied from the committing of it;
and the good that it brings to the committers thereof? And yet if I should lay out the fruit of the sin of Cain, Esau, Absalom, and other, who could not be stayed from the committing of it;
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what better thing could I say of it, or what better fruite could I proue it yeeldeth to the committers of it?
what better thing could I say of it, or what better fruit could I prove it yields to the committers of it?
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So that as the baite is pleasant which the poore fish biteth at, but it being caught by the hooke, bringeth paine, torture,
So that as the bait is pleasant which the poor Fish bites At, but it being caught by the hook, brings pain, torture,
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and wearying of it selfe to saue the life:
and wearying of it self to save the life:
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so is it with him that will needes taste of the pleasure of sinne, as I haue said.
so is it with him that will needs taste of the pleasure of sin, as I have said.
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And if this be the great good that it intendeth against such as follow one kinde or other of it with tooth and naile, who also lie sucking to draw pleasure out of it,
And if this be the great good that it intends against such as follow one kind or other of it with tooth and nail, who also lie sucking to draw pleasure out of it,
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as a childe doth by the breast, then let them all be taken and condemned for fooles, who are masters in that profession,
as a child does by the breast, then let them all be taken and condemned for Fools, who Are Masters in that profession,
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and are vpholders of that trade and occupation.
and Are upholders of that trade and occupation.
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Yea let them bee reckoned in the number of them, of whom the prouerbe speaketh, The foole beleeueth euery thing. And againe, O ye fooles, how long will ye loue foolishnesse? For why? they haue chosen a way that seemeth pleasant,
Yea let them be reckoned in the number of them, of whom the proverb speaks, The fool Believeth every thing. And again, Oh you Fools, how long will you love foolishness? For why? they have chosen a Way that seems pleasant,
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but the issues thereof are the way of death.
but the issues thereof Are the Way of death.
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They doe most certainly take more paine to goe to hell, then the righteous doth to heauen.
They do most Certainly take more pain to go to hell, then the righteous does to heaven.
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And as their reuolting brought vpon them this miserie, so let all those who haue falsified their promise,
And as their revolting brought upon them this misery, so let all those who have falsified their promise,
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and broken their solemne couenant to God of seeking more zeale, greater fruitfulnes, watchfulnes and care, let them (I say) also feare that their euill conscience wil draw vpon them one accusation and trouble after another,
and broken their solemn Covenant to God of seeking more zeal, greater fruitfulness, watchfulness and care, let them (I say) also Fear that their evil conscience will draw upon them one accusation and trouble After Another,
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and that the further they decline, the greater sorrow they bring vpon themselues.
and that the further they decline, the greater sorrow they bring upon themselves.
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Some haue been brought to that point, that they haue made question whether they might lay violent hands vpon themselues, to auoid the terror of minde.
some have been brought to that point, that they have made question whither they might lay violent hands upon themselves, to avoid the terror of mind.
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Further also obserue here, what shifts they chuse to make, rather then they would seeke to God by humiliation and repentance, for release.
Further also observe Here, what shifts they choose to make, rather then they would seek to God by humiliation and Repentance, for release.
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They loue their freedome well, who hauing their citie besieged by the enemie, till extreame famine compell them to eate dogges, cats,
They love their freedom well, who having their City besieged by the enemy, till extreme famine compel them to eat Dogs, cats,
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and such vermine, as is noisome to nature, yet chuse to endure such difficulties, rather then yeeld.
and such vermin, as is noisome to nature, yet choose to endure such difficulties, rather then yield.
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And so doubtlesse, they loue their lusts well, who suffer themselues to bee made such slaues and drudges to them (as these here were) rather then they would abandon them,
And so doubtless, they love their Lustiest well, who suffer themselves to be made such slaves and drudges to them (as these Here were) rather then they would abandon them,
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and returne to the Lord with vnfained renouncing of them.
and return to the Lord with unfeigned renouncing of them.
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Alas, they must leaue them with shame and double repentance at length, when they haue wearied themselues as these did:
Alas, they must leave them with shame and double Repentance At length, when they have wearied themselves as these did:
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but till their owne rod hath made them smart, who may tell them of the vnfruitfulnes of their toilesome trade? Toilesome I may truly say;
but till their own rod hath made them smart, who may tell them of the unfruitfulness of their toilsome trade? Toilsome I may truly say;
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both considering with what great adoe they bring their sinne to ripenes and perfection;
both considering with what great ado they bring their sin to ripeness and perfection;
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and then what shifts they vndergo to winde themselues out of the woe and miserie, which (in stead of fruite) their sinne brings vpon them? It is a good piece of the life of an adulterer,
and then what shifts they undergo to wind themselves out of the woe and misery, which (in stead of fruit) their sin brings upon them? It is a good piece of the life of an adulterer,
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first to compasse and fulfill his vncleane lusts:
First to compass and fulfil his unclean Lustiest:
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and when he hath done, to couer and keepe himselfe from shame, and to make faire weather of it againe.
and when he hath done, to cover and keep himself from shame, and to make fair weather of it again.
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And so the thriftlesse spend-good, what adoe makes he to scrape together somwhat to maintaine his riotous humour? and when he is brought to beggerie,
And so the thriftless spend-good, what ado makes he to scrape together somewhat to maintain his riotous humour? and when he is brought to beggary,
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then he must cast about him afresh, how hee may defray that, and auoid the gallowes,
then he must cast about him afresh, how he may defray that, and avoid the gallows,
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or a base and wretched life. In a word, it is true which Salomon saith in Ecclesiastes;
or a base and wretched life. In a word, it is true which Solomon Says in Ecclesiastes;
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To the sinner God giueth paine: he giues him sowre sauce to his sweete meate, painfull seruice to his sweet lusts. To the sinner God gives pain: he gives him sour sauce to his sweet meat, painful service to his sweet Lustiest.
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And yet without Gods speciall goodnesse neither of these shall preuaile with a lewd person to pull him from the loue and liking of them,
And yet without God's special Goodness neither of these shall prevail with a lewd person to pull him from the love and liking of them,
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though they cost him so deare, and though he beare and bring foorth with paine, and the sweate of his face.
though they cost him so deer, and though he bear and bring forth with pain, and the sweat of his face.
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There will be found an Hiel to build Iericho, though hee knew it will cost him and his neuer so dearly.
There will be found an Hiel to built Jericho, though he knew it will cost him and his never so dearly.
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Therefore they are happie whom God hath entertained into his house, and holds them vnder his gouernment:
Therefore they Are happy whom God hath entertained into his house, and holds them under his government:
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because neither is his word tedious to them, nor his commandements grieuous while they are doing them:
Because neither is his word tedious to them, nor his Commandments grievous while they Are doing them:
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and as for any trouble which can befall them after for their so doing, first know that it can not sting them being borne for a good cause,
and as for any trouble which can befall them After for their so doing, First know that it can not sting them being born for a good cause,
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and they shall goe vnder it without disquiet, be vpholden in it by grace, and after count it great ioy in that they suffered.
and they shall go under it without disquiet, be upholden in it by grace, and After count it great joy in that they suffered.
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The people of Israel, we haue heard in the former verses, did kindly shew in their doings, the nature and disposition of sinful and wicked persons, who little trust to God in their troubles, they forgot him,
The people of Israel, we have herd in the former Verses, did kindly show in their doings, the nature and disposition of sinful and wicked Persons, who little trust to God in their Troubles, they forgotten him,
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and did flie for succour and refuge to earthly helpes and staies; as towers, dennes, and other munition and defence, forsaking him;
and did fly for succour and refuge to earthly helps and stays; as towers, dens, and other munition and defence, forsaking him;
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but the holy storie sheweth in this verse, that none of them all preuailed, neither did they preserue them.
but the holy story shows in this verse, that none of them all prevailed, neither did they preserve them.
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And although by their shifting they saued their liues, and got and saued that foode which with much adoe kept them from staruing;
And although by their shifting they saved their lives, and god and saved that food which with much ado kept them from starving;
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yet who seeth not the miserie, which, for all that, they indured in extreame pouertie, bondage and feare? Euen so, wee must know, that it is not enough for wicked persons to beware of their enemies,
yet who sees not the misery, which, for all that, they endured in extreme poverty, bondage and Fear? Eve so, we must know, that it is not enough for wicked Persons to beware of their enemies,
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and to fence themselues from the common troubles of the world; but first of all, and chiefly they should preserue themselues from the wrath of God;
and to fence themselves from the Common Troubles of the world; but First of all, and chiefly they should preserve themselves from the wrath of God;
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which while like fooles they doe not, they preuenting and auoiding the same, they seldome escape,
which while like Fools they do not, they preventing and avoiding the same, they seldom escape,
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nor be free from the other.
nor be free from the other.
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Therefore the Lord in the prophecie of Habakkuk, laugheth to scorne such made defences of men.
Therefore the Lord in the prophecy of Habakkuk, Laugheth to scorn such made defences of men.
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And in Obedia the Lord saith to such;
And in Obedia the Lord Says to such;
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Thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rocks, whose habitatiō is high, that saist in thine heart, who shall bring me downe to the ground; Thou that dwellest in the clefts of the Rocks, whose habitation is high, that Sayest in thine heart, who shall bring me down to the ground;
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though thou exalt thy selfe as the Eagle, and make thy nest among the starres, yet euen thence will I bring thee downe, saith the Lord. though thou exalt thy self as the Eagl, and make thy nest among the Stars, yet even thence will I bring thee down, Says the Lord.
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They doe not see that God hath a thousand waies to fight against them:
They do not see that God hath a thousand ways to fight against them:
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and that he who plucked off Pharaos charet wheeles, and broke the horses hoofes of Sisera; who drew vp the great Lord Haman to the gallowes;
and that he who plucked off Pharaohs chariot wheels, and broke the Horses hoofes of Sisera; who drew up the great Lord Haman to the gallows;
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that tooke heart from the Ammonites and Moabites, that in stead of fighting against Iudah, they fell vpon and slew one another;
that took heart from the Ammonites and Moabites, that in stead of fighting against Iudah, they fell upon and slew one Another;
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and weakened Zenacherib so, that he slew by an Angell in one night, an hundred, foure score, and fiue thousand of his armie;
and weakened Sennacherib so, that he slew by an Angel in one night, an hundred, foure score, and fiue thousand of his army;
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they doe not see, I say, that he who did thus shew his might against these mightie ones,
they do not see, I say, that he who did thus show his might against these mighty ones,
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and many waies beside, hath done the like; can also frustrate their attempts and hope in these daies also.
and many ways beside, hath done the like; can also frustrate their attempts and hope in these days also.
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They want, and would haue to defray the hard world, or to bestow vpon their lusts,
They want, and would have to defray the hard world, or to bestow upon their Lustiest,
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The spirit of slumber is cast vpon them, and blindnesse hath taken hold of them, that they cannot see and beleeue, that the like iudgements shall not meete with them, till they haue felt and smarted by them.
The Spirit of slumber is cast upon them, and blindness hath taken hold of them, that they cannot see and believe, that the like Judgments shall not meet with them, till they have felt and smarted by them.
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Therefore let men make peace with God first, and turne from their sins, that he may also turne from his fierce wrath:
Therefore let men make peace with God First, and turn from their Sins, that he may also turn from his fierce wrath:
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or else when they make their reckoning of peace, and prosperitie, length of daies and deliuerance from their enemies,
or Else when they make their reckoning of peace, and Prosperity, length of days and deliverance from their enemies,
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and other troubles, the contrary euils fall vpon them; and if not presently, yet they are at hand, and alwaies iustly to be feared, before they come.
and other Troubles, the contrary evils fallen upon them; and if not presently, yet they Are At hand, and always justly to be feared, before they come.
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Oh what proofe haue wee seene of that which I say, as former ages haue done also? How many might haue done well,
O what proof have we seen of that which I say, as former ages have done also? How many might have done well,
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and prospered, if they had been more carefull to be reconciled to God, then to leane to their owne deceitfull dreames, by a vaine hoping, that life should still haue been granted them, the which while it lasted, they were as they thought, in paradise:
and prospered, if they had been more careful to be reconciled to God, then to lean to their own deceitful dreams, by a vain hoping, that life should still have been granted them, the which while it lasted, they were as they Thought, in paradise:
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but for all their welfare were soone cut off from all.
but for all their welfare were soon Cut off from all.
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And the reason is, that men goe to worke without God, they neither seeke his fauour,
And the reason is, that men go to work without God, they neither seek his favour,
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nor direction from him, either in their actions or afflictions:
nor direction from him, either in their actions or afflictions:
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and therefore their enterprises are either crossed, or else cursed in the vse and enioying of them:
and Therefore their enterprises Are either crossed, or Else cursed in the use and enjoying of them:
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and as for their troubles, they are to seeke either how to abide them, or to get out of them in a good manner.
and as for their Troubles, they Are to seek either how to abide them, or to get out of them in a good manner.
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Thus a wicked man is vnhappie both waies, whether hee prosper or no:
Thus a wicked man is unhappy both ways, whither he prosper or no:
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for either hee feares a change, or else his feare commeth vpon him, as an armed man.
for either he fears a change, or Else his Fear comes upon him, as an armed man.
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Therefore when I consider this, I thinke the beleeuing Christian twice happie, euen when he is iudged miserable by men of the world,
Therefore when I Consider this, I think the believing Christian twice happy, even when he is judged miserable by men of the world,
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because hee hath chose the good part with Mary, and hath sought to haue God on his side, who doth not only keepe fearefull iudgements from his, being a sure defence in time of need,
Because he hath chosen the good part with Marry, and hath sought to have God on his side, who does not only keep fearful Judgments from his, being a sure defence in time of need,
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but maketh that portion which they enioy, a sweete and sauourie blessing vnto them; and yet they haue farre greater riches then those.
but makes that portion which they enjoy, a sweet and savoury blessing unto them; and yet they have Far greater riches then those.
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Thus much of their punishment, in the second part of the Chapter. The third part of the Chapter.
Thus much of their punishment, in the second part of the Chapter. The third part of the Chapter.
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THe third followeth in this sixth verse, namely, that the people repented, and turned to God:
THe third follows in this sixth verse, namely, that the people repented, and turned to God:
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which as was said before, is testified, and declared by a signe thereof, which is crying.
which as was said before, is testified, and declared by a Signen thereof, which is crying.
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His word they heare daily without any great reuerence, but his terrible workes, seene and felt,
His word they hear daily without any great Reverence, but his terrible works, seen and felt,
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And here, not to insist vpon the same things, which in other places I haue done, that which I will note from hence is this, that seeing they now sought to him at last, who should haue been their first refuge, we may note another point of vnthriftinesse,
And Here, not to insist upon the same things, which in other places I have done, that which I will note from hence is this, that seeing they now sought to him At last, who should have been their First refuge, we may note Another point of unthriftiness,
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and foolish dealing in the men of this world;
and foolish dealing in the men of this world;
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That when they will needes goe trie masteries in their necessitie and calamities, by trusting to broken holds,
That when they will needs go try masteries in their necessity and calamities, by trusting to broken holds,
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and vaine helpes of their owne deuising, and smart for it, as I haue said; then at last with shame they must be faine to sue and repaire to God.
and vain helps of their own devising, and smart for it, as I have said; then At last with shame they must be feign to sue and repair to God.
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And what if he will not receiue then? as it falleth out sometimes to bee so,
And what if he will not receive then? as it falls out sometime to be so,
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as in the Prouerbs, [ Because you would not heare when I called, ye shall crie,
as in the Proverbs, [ Because you would not hear when I called, you shall cry,
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and not be heard ] Whither goe they then? But if he doe, what a farre fetched iourney haue they taken before,
and not be herd ] Whither go they then? But if he do, what a Far fetched journey have they taken before,
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yea full of vexation and wearisome, besides that they haue lost all their former labour? I conclude therefore, with this aduice and warning to such as haue eares to heare;
yea full of vexation and wearisome, beside that they have lost all their former labour? I conclude Therefore, with this Advice and warning to such as have ears to hear;
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Seeke the Lord while he may be found, and driue not off from day to day, Seek the Lord while he may be found, and driven not off from day to day,
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lest he come suddenly and there be none to turne away his heauy wrath from you:
lest he come suddenly and there be none to turn away his heavy wrath from you:
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and in the meane while, happie are they who doe so.
and in the mean while, happy Are they who do so.
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For they in so doing shall not doe as this people did here, flie to rocks, hide themselues in caues of the earth,
For they in so doing shall not do as this people did Here, fly to Rocks, hide themselves in caves of the earth,
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and build towers to be safe from their enemies, as these did here from the Midianites, which yet did not safely keepe and defend them,
and built towers to be safe from their enemies, as these did Here from the midianites, which yet did not safely keep and defend them,
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but they flie to the safe rocke and tower of defence; as the wise man calleth it;
but they fly to the safe rock and tower of defence; as the wise man calls it;
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I meane, to the name of the Lord, euen the Lord of hostes, who is a most strong place of refuge, the righteous flie thither and are saued.
I mean, to the name of the Lord, even the Lord of hosts, who is a most strong place of refuge, the righteous fly thither and Are saved.
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THE THIRTIE SEVEN SERMON ON THE SIXTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. Vers. 7. And when the children of Israel cried vnto the Lord,
THE THIRTIE SEVEN SERMON ON THE SIXTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. Vers. 7. And when the children of Israel cried unto the Lord,
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because of the Midianites, Vers. 8. The Lord sent vnto the children of Israel a Prophet, who said vnto them,
Because of the midianites, Vers. 8. The Lord sent unto the children of Israel a Prophet, who said unto them,
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Thus saith the Lord God of Israel;
Thus Says the Lord God of Israel;
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I haue brought you vp from Egypt, and haue brought you out of the house of bondage, Vers. 9. And I haue deliuered you out of the hands of the Egyptians,
I have brought you up from Egypt, and have brought you out of the house of bondage, Vers. 9. And I have Delivered you out of the hands of the egyptians,
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and out of the hand of all that oppressed you, and haue cast them out before you, and giuen you their land. and out of the hand of all that oppressed you, and have cast them out before you, and given you their land.
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though but seldome, make them hide themselues in corners for feare.
though but seldom, make them hide themselves in corners for Fear.
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Vers. 10. And I said vnto you, I am the Lord your God: feare not the Gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell:
Vers. 10. And I said unto you, I am the Lord your God: Fear not the God's of the amorites, in whose land you dwell:
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but you haue not obeyed my voyce. but you have not obeyed my voice.
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NOw whether they cried to the Lord, first through anguish of heart, which was caused in them by the force of their calamities;
NOw whither they cried to the Lord, First through anguish of heart, which was caused in them by the force of their calamities;
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but was neither pleasing to God, neither could obtaine any thing of him, vnlesse it had come from faith: (which is very probable) or whether before their crying, the Lord sent the man of God here mentioned,
but was neither pleasing to God, neither could obtain any thing of him, unless it had come from faith: (which is very probable) or whither before their crying, the Lord sent the man of God Here mentioned,
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vnto them, it cannot certainly be said;
unto them, it cannot Certainly be said;
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but sure it is, God of his great mercie to them, sent a Prophet to preach to them,
but sure it is, God of his great mercy to them, sent a Prophet to preach to them,
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and to bring them to true repentance, speaking to them much like the messenger that was sent to their fathers before at Bochim.
and to bring them to true Repentance, speaking to them much like the Messenger that was sent to their Father's before At Bochim.
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For he repeates Gods benefits to them, as the other did, and deliuerances, and chargeth them with disobedience also.
For he repeats God's benefits to them, as the other did, and Deliverances, and charges them with disobedience also.
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Out of these words wee may see, it is a fit time for preaching to worke, when men are inwardly stung with smart of their afflictions,
Out of these words we may see, it is a fit time for preaching to work, when men Are inwardly stung with smart of their afflictions,
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as it appeareth these were, when the man of God was sent to preach vnto them;
as it appears these were, when the man of God was sent to preach unto them;
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for then m•n will suffer themselues more easily to be reproued for their sinnes, and will cause themselues, as they see cause;
for then m•n will suffer themselves more Easily to be reproved for their Sins, and will cause themselves, as they see cause;
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and the word is receiued into their hearts more readily: whereas they are otherwise most commonly hardned, and hate to be reproued.
and the word is received into their hearts more readily: whereas they Are otherwise most commonly hardened, and hate to be reproved.
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And yet further then men come prepared to our daily and ordinarie preaching, it profiteth them nothing.
And yet further then men come prepared to our daily and ordinary preaching, it profiteth them nothing.
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The danger is this, that they are like to quench the spirit after, and to dull the edge of such good beginnings of grace in them, which will most certainly come to passe,
The danger is this, that they Are like to quench the Spirit After, and to dull the edge of such good beginnings of grace in them, which will most Certainly come to pass,
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if they be not carefull to stirre them vp daily.
if they be not careful to stir them up daily.
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Men while they haue elbow roome, thinke that the preacher, yea God himselfe must be beholding to them for their hearing:
Men while they have elbow room, think that the preacher, yea God himself must be beholding to them for their hearing:
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but when God hath them cooped in a narrow compasse, his roddes being held ouer them,
but when God hath them cooped in a narrow compass, his rods being held over them,
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then the Preacher is welcome, yea sought to earnestly, and God is plied with confessions and prayers.
then the Preacher is welcome, yea sought to earnestly, and God is plied with confessions and Prayers.
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We see it, though with griefe, and haue too great experience of it, in the practise of the secure and irreligious sort, who though they mind not God all the yeere long,
We see it, though with grief, and have too great experience of it, in the practice of the secure and irreligious sort, who though they mind not God all the year long,
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yet fall to prayer and deuotion when some great thundring, lightning, and tempest doth astonish them,
yet fallen to prayer and devotion when Some great thundering, lightning, and tempest does astonish them,
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and when the likelihood of death is vpon them.
and when the likelihood of death is upon them.
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By whose example we see, what need the Lord hath to bore eares into our soules, by terror,
By whose Exampl we see, what need the Lord hath to boar ears into our Souls, by terror,
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and amasing iudgements, as Iob speakes, chap. 33. because his word is wound about mens fingers,
and amassing Judgments, as Job speaks, chap. 33. Because his word is wound about men's fingers,
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and made but as the confused noise of many waters, and as a sound beating the aire, going in at one eare and out as fast at the other.
and made but as the confused noise of many waters, and as a found beating the air, going in At one ear and out as fast At the other.
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Let not such boast themselues as are spared, except they applie themselues to the hearing of Gods voyce by the Minister, who can skill to doe his message with more regard and earnestnes:
Let not such boast themselves as Are spared, except they apply themselves to the hearing of God's voice by the Minister, who can skill to do his message with more regard and earnestness:
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for either the more is behind, if they belong to God, and they must haue somewhat to quicken their appetite thereto,
for either the more is behind, if they belong to God, and they must have somewhat to quicken their appetite thereto,
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and to make it sinke deeply into their hearts, and worke vpon them powerfully for their good;
and to make it sink deeply into their hearts, and work upon them powerfully for their good;
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or else woe be vnto them, the Lord in all likelihood hath cast them off,
or Else woe be unto them, the Lord in all likelihood hath cast them off,
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and taketh no pleasure in them, and greatly it is to be feared that when affliction shall come vpon them,
and Takes no pleasure in them, and greatly it is to be feared that when affliction shall come upon them,
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yet by reason of that their former vnbeliefe and contempt of instruction, they shall doe them little good.
yet by reason of that their former unbelief and contempt of instruction, they shall do them little good.
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The thing that they should doe is this:
The thing that they should do is this:
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when the Lord laieth his hand vpon them, let them examine themselues, touching their affection to the word,
when the Lord Layeth his hand upon them, let them examine themselves, touching their affection to the word,
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and how little they were moued by it in the time of their health & prosperitie,
and how little they were moved by it in the time of their health & Prosperity,
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and so they may easily finde, that their blockishnesse, and carelesse or vnprofitable hearing;
and so they may Easily find, that their blockishness, and careless or unprofitable hearing;
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their deadnes, fulnes of stomacke, and such like, with earthlinesse, wearinesse, wandring, drowzinesse, &c. haue caused the Lord to send such trials vpon them (be they inward or outward) as might grinde off their flat and blunt edge,
their deadness, fullness of stomach, and such like, with earthliness, weariness, wandering, drowzinesse, etc. have caused the Lord to send such trials upon them (be they inward or outward) as might grind off their flat and blunt edge,
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and set on a sharper and keener vpon them:
and Set on a sharper and keener upon them:
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that with desire and meeknes they may embrace the word, and finde it sauourie to their taste, till it haue wrought vpon them as it ought, that is,
that with desire and meekness they may embrace the word, and find it savoury to their taste, till it have wrought upon them as it ought, that is,
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euen to cast them into the mould of it.
even to cast them into the mould of it.
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And this let such know, that if their afflictions tame them not, nor meeken their spirits vnder the hand of God,
And this let such know, that if their afflictions tame them not, nor meeken their spirits under the hand of God,
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but that they fight against him, as Pharao did, and will not see and vse well this season which is offered them, that if they be deliuered once againe out of them, they may haue sound preaching in all high reuerence;
but that they fight against him, as Pharaoh did, and will not see and use well this season which is offered them, that if they be Delivered once again out of them, they may have found preaching in all high Reverence;
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let them know (I say) that their case is wofull and desperate. For as the Lord saith in the like case by his Prophet;
let them know (I say) that their case is woeful and desperate. For as the Lord Says in the like case by his Prophet;
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and the nine leapers, forgot all.
and the nine leapers, forgotten all.
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O people how shall I intreate thee? or what shall I doe vnto thee? So he may say vnto them:
Oh people how shall I entreat thee? or what shall I do unto thee? So he may say unto them:
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for he hath no other physicke, then his word, mercies, and chastisements.
for he hath no other physic, then his word, Mercies, and chastisements.
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If none of all them can breake the heart, there is no helpe, nor hope, that if he should vse extraordinary courses (which they are not to looke for) that hee should preuaile any more with them,
If none of all them can break the heart, there is no help, nor hope, that if he should use extraordinary courses (which they Are not to look for) that he should prevail any more with them,
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then he did with the Priests, who going against their consciences in bringing Christ to his death, were no more moued with his resurrection.
then he did with the Priests, who going against their Consciences in bringing christ to his death, were no more moved with his resurrection.
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Therefore they are wisest, who put not the Lord to this extremitie, but hearken to him when he speaketh,
Therefore they Are Wisest, who put not the Lord to this extremity, but harken to him when he speaks,
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and offereth them faire, by the voyce of his messengers: and deferre not till affliction, as a second warning, be sent vnto them:
and Offereth them fair, by the voice of his messengers: and defer not till affliction, as a second warning, be sent unto them:
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lest then also, they be found alike vnprouided, and being hardned, lest God should not vouchsafe them that mercie to mollifie & soften them:
lest then also, they be found alike unprovided, and being hardened, lest God should not vouchsafe them that mercy to mollify & soften them:
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as (the truth is) they who tempt him so farre by presumption, doe not easily recouer themselues,
as (the truth is) they who tempt him so Far by presumption, do not Easily recover themselves,
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though God doe visit them by his corrections, or iudgements, but rather (for the most part) go further from him, and increase their rebellion.
though God do visit them by his corrections, or Judgments, but rather (for the most part) go further from him, and increase their rebellion.
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But whether these men cried out being forced thereto by their many and sore afflictions or no, this is sure, that when the man of God had deliuered his message to them,
But whither these men cried out being forced thereto by their many and soar afflictions or no, this is sure, that when the man of God had Delivered his message to them,
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and had shewed them their vnthankfulnes to God for their many deliuerances, and had conuicted them of their disobedience, they did then crie out in token of their great griefe for their offending God,
and had showed them their unthankfulness to God for their many Deliverances, and had convicted them of their disobedience, they did then cry out in token of their great grief for their offending God,
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as their fathers before had done.
as their Father's before had done.
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Here (not to repeate the same things which I noted before out of the like words vttered at Bochim) this is to be marked, that the Lord here sent his messenger,
Here (not to repeat the same things which I noted before out of the like words uttered At Bochim) this is to be marked, that the Lord Here sent his Messenger,
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as he did there, to call the people to consideration of themselues, and their doings, and we see what need they had thereof.
as he did there, to call the people to consideration of themselves, and their doings, and we see what need they had thereof.
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All generations declare what they are, and to what wrack and ruine they come, who are not helped,
All generations declare what they Are, and to what wrack and ruin they come, who Are not helped,
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and that in due time and season, with this wholesome instruction from God;
and that in due time and season, with this wholesome instruction from God;
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that the righteous smiting them they may not fall into the hands of the vngodly, to be rung about by them to their vtter shame and reproch,
that the righteous smiting them they may not fallen into the hands of the ungodly, to be rung about by them to their utter shame and reproach,
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and so fall into the iawes of the diuell, to be vndone without recouerie.
and so fallen into the Jaws of the Devil, to be undone without recovery.
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Whereas we haue learned, that many yeeres after, euen as long as wee reape the benefit of such deliuerances, Whereas we have learned, that many Years After, even as long as we reap the benefit of such Deliverances,
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And when the Lord dealeth so graciously with any, as that they may enioy this benefit of sound teaching, let them beware that they harden not their hearts at the hearing of it, (the oftner they heare the happier it is for them) but with meekenes receiue it, that it may bring foorth fruite in them plentifully, euen to eternall life.
And when the Lord deals so graciously with any, as that they may enjoy this benefit of found teaching, let them beware that they harden not their hearts At the hearing of it, (the oftener they hear the Happier it is for them) but with meekness receive it, that it may bring forth fruit in them plentifully, even to Eternal life.
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The Prophet, who was sent vnto them, puts them first in minde of Gods benefits, and many deliuerances from their enemies.
The Prophet, who was sent unto them, puts them First in mind of God's benefits, and many Deliverances from their enemies.
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The next thing here to be considered of vs out of these words in the 8. and 9. verses, beside that which we haue heard by the like occasion, is this;
The next thing Here to be considered of us out of these words in the 8. and 9. Verses, beside that which we have herd by the like occasion, is this;
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that we record and keepe a memoriall (as they here should haue done, and were reproued for not doing) of our deliuerances out of trouble and calamitie, in which we saw, that we might,
that we record and keep a memorial (as they Here should have done, and were reproved for not doing) of our Deliverances out of trouble and calamity, in which we saw, that we might,
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yea must haue lien ouerwhelmed and drowned, if the Lord had not in good time brought vs out of them.
yea must have lain overwhelmed and drowned, if the Lord had not in good time brought us out of them.
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These deliuerances, I say, out of bondage, prison, sicknesse, paine of body, and anguish and torment of conscience, and the like;
These Deliverances, I say, out of bondage, prison, sickness, pain of body, and anguish and torment of conscience, and the like;
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and how oft they haue been enioyed of vs, and how comfortable and welcome vnto vs;
and how oft they have been enjoyed of us, and how comfortable and welcome unto us;
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ought to be daily remembred and acknowledged with heartie praises to God, as well as his benefits.
ought to be daily remembered and acknowledged with hearty praises to God, as well as his benefits.
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Hee who marketh them, shall finde them many and great, beside those that are common, so that he may truly say, God hath deliuered from many deaths.
He who marks them, shall find them many and great, beside those that Are Common, so that he may truly say, God hath Delivered from many death's.
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And because of the peoples forgetfulnes, in the former ages, we see how oft they were put in minde of this one deliuerance out of the bondage of Egypt.
And Because of the peoples forgetfulness, in the former ages, we see how oft they were put in mind of this one deliverance out of the bondage of Egypt.
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Therefore the Prophet Dauid, and other holy Penmen of the Psalmes, in the behalfe of the people, doe so often call to minde,
Therefore the Prophet David, and other holy Penmen of the Psalms, in the behalf of the people, do so often call to mind,
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and sometimes with admiration and astonishment, Gods former deliuerances, as the whole 124. Psalme witnesseth thus:
and sometime with admiration and astonishment, God's former Deliverances, as the Whole 124. Psalm Witnesseth thus:
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If the Lord had not been on our side (may Israel say) when men rose vp against vs, they had swallowed vs vp quick, the waters had ouerwhelmed vs, &c. Oh our forgetfulnesses of the like kindnesse of God, it is enough to accuse to Godward,If the Lord had not been on our side (may Israel say) when men rose up against us, they had swallowed us up quick, the waters had overwhelmed us, etc. O our forgetfulnesses of the like kindness of God, it is enough to accuse to Godward,
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though wee had no other sinnes, seeing wee cannot be ignorant into what dangers, and depths of sorrow we haue sometime been plunged,
though we had no other Sins, seeing we cannot be ignorant into what dangers, and depths of sorrow we have sometime been plunged,
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when wee lay crying and complaining, and (perhaps) praying also vnder the burthen of them, that it would not haue bin thought that we could euer haue forgot the Lords kindnesse,
when we lay crying and complaining, and (perhaps) praying also under the burden of them, that it would not have been Thought that we could ever have forgotten the lords kindness,
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if he should euer haue brought vs out of them:
if he should ever have brought us out of them:
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and yet when he hath done so, yea againe and againe done so, we haue with Pharaos Butler,
and yet when he hath done so, yea again and again done so, we have with Pharaohs Butler,
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yea euen till death, we should praise God for the same, according to that which was taught our fathers in the Psalme:
yea even till death, we should praise God for the same, according to that which was taught our Father's in the Psalm:
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Let Israel now say (that is, long after their deliuerance) that God is gracious, and that his mercie endureth for euer. Let Israel now say (that is, long After their deliverance) that God is gracious, and that his mercy Endureth for ever.
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Now I haue spoke but of thankes for deliuerance out of trouble, to the which,
Now I have spoke but of thanks for deliverance out of trouble, to the which,
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if we adde his benefits (which are innumerable) what can be required of vs lesse then this, that in all things,
if we add his benefits (which Are innumerable) what can be required of us less then this, that in all things,
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and alwaies wee should be thankfull? And this bewraies the blockishnesse of such, who being vrged to giue thankes, aske wherefore? what haue wee receiued more then others? we enioy but our part, in common blessings,
and always we should be thankful? And this bewrays the blockishness of such, who being urged to give thanks, ask Wherefore? what have we received more then Others? we enjoy but our part, in Common blessings,
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as the most doe, &c. As if thankfulnes were some extraordinarie dutie, lying onely vpon some few persons, rarely fauoured of God.
as the most do, etc. As if thankfulness were Some extraordinary duty, lying only upon Some few Persons, rarely favoured of God.
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No, the Lord requires no more of thee, then he doth of them who are equall to thee,
No, the Lord requires no more of thee, then he does of them who Are equal to thee,
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nay inferiour to thee in benefits.
nay inferior to thee in benefits.
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But thou like the swine, takest all that commeth, not regarding what, or whence, so thy turne be serued:
But thou like the Swine, Takest all that comes, not regarding what, or whence, so thy turn be served:
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and thus deuourest many blessings, through thy brutishnesse, which a godly Christian would make matter of daily praise;
and thus deuourest many blessings, through thy brutishness, which a godly Christian would make matter of daily praise;
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and inlarge the greatnesse of them, by musing both how vnworthie he is of the least,
and enlarge the greatness of them, by musing both how unworthy he is of the least,
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and how ill it should goe with him, if he were but in the case of such as want them.
and how ill it should go with him, if he were but in the case of such as want them.
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If the Lord should exercise such vnthankfull blockes with the diseases, which many deare seruants of his suffer, the paines of Colique, Strangurie, Burning feuers, the Stone,
If the Lord should exercise such unthankful blocks with the diseases, which many deer Servants of his suffer, the pains of Colic, Strangury, Burning fevers, the Stone,
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and giue them their portion in penury, cleanenes of teeth, nakednes, sicknes, &c. they would then cease extenuating Gods benefits,
and give them their portion in penury, cleanenes of teeth, nakedness, sickness, etc. they would then cease extenuating God's benefits,
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or cōparing themselues with such as are inriched with greater then themselues:
or comparing themselves with such as Are enriched with greater then themselves:
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yea, they would then thinke that freedome from chastisements, were great cause of thankes, though they wanted many blessings.
yea, they would then think that freedom from chastisements, were great cause of thanks, though they wanted many blessings.
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But to the full stomacke, the hony combe is not sweete.
But to the full stomach, the honey comb is not sweet.
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Others thinke this dutie discharged, if they haue their tongues tipt with formall words of blessing and thankes;
Others think this duty discharged, if they have their tongues tipped with formal words of blessing and thanks;
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though their hearts, and loue be set vpon the blessing, and not on the bestower of it,
though their hearts, and love be Set upon the blessing, and not on the bestower of it,
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and therefore out of the same fountaine commeth bitter as well as sweete, they curse God as easily when the least thing crosseth them,
and Therefore out of the same fountain comes bitter as well as sweet, they curse God as Easily when the least thing Crosseth them,
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as in all other writers, that what time they had free either from religious or ciuill affaires, they imployed it about cattell and corne.
as in all other writers, that what time they had free either from religious or civil affairs, they employed it about cattle and corn.
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as they blesse him while hee pleaseth their humour, by seasonable weather, plentifull crops, good successe in their affaires, &c. whereby they bewray that their thankes are but the froth of prophane persons,
as they bless him while he Pleases their humour, by seasonable weather, plentiful crops, good success in their affairs, etc. whereby they bewray that their thanks Are but the froth of profane Persons,
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and comming from their lusts being satisfied, euen as their prayers also did in their troubles and extremities, as Saint Iames speakes.
and coming from their Lustiest being satisfied, even as their Prayers also did in their Troubles and extremities, as Saint James speaks.
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And a third sort there are, better then the former, who yet cannot be brought to season their whole life with this thanksgiuing, as Paul requireth:
And a third sort there Are, better then the former, who yet cannot be brought to season their Whole life with this thanksgiving, as Paul requires:
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neither yet thinke themselues worthie of reproofe, for vnthankfulnesse.
neither yet think themselves worthy of reproof, for unthankfulness.
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They say, they hope it is neither lying nor whoring, nor wronging, &c. which they suffer for, when they are afflicted:
They say, they hope it is neither lying nor whoring, nor wronging, etc. which they suffer for, when they Are afflicted:
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and as for this that they be not alwaies thankfull, what sinne will we make it? they cannot repeate (they say) the same words so often. For answere, I say:
and as for this that they be not always thankful, what sin will we make it? they cannot repeat (they say) the same words so often. For answer, I say:
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vnthankfulnes (indeed) is no direct sinne against man, but it is farre greater;
unthankfulness (indeed) is no Direct sin against man, but it is Far greater;
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for it is an high degree of wrong offered to God, and neuer goeth without an heart and life tainted with many lothsome euils & corruptions.
for it is an high degree of wrong offered to God, and never Goes without an heart and life tainted with many loathsome evils & corruptions.
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Therfore, let not these examples be rules for Gods people to follow: let their whole life be an honouring of God by thanksgiuing:
Therefore, let not these Examples be rules for God's people to follow: let their Whole life be an honouring of God by thanksgiving:
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and as they only can do it, because they are beholding to his Maiestie for farre greater fauours, then strangers;
and as they only can do it, Because they Are beholding to his Majesty for Far greater favours, then Strangers;
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so let them both in their prayers, and otherwise in their vsuall practise, entertaine this dutie also,
so let them both in their Prayers, and otherwise in their usual practice, entertain this duty also,
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as a daily companion, as a token that they do not vse Gods blessings to boldnes, loosenes, wantonnes,
as a daily Companion, as a token that they do not use God's blessings to boldness, looseness, wantonness,
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or any other licentiousnes, but get strength against them;
or any other licentiousness, but get strength against them;
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so that all their life may fare the better for their thankfulnes, and other such good meanes,
so that all their life may fare the better for their thankfulness, and other such good means,
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as indeed a thankfull man, weigh it aright, is the onely good Christian;
as indeed a thankful man, weigh it aright, is the only good Christian;
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and the life that is voide of it, goeth with much disobedience, as we shall see in the next doctrine.
and the life that is void of it, Goes with much disobedience, as we shall see in the next Doctrine.
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In this tenth verse the man of God telleth them, that the Lord charged them, that they should not serue the gods of the Amorites, and yet they did.
In this tenth verse the man of God Telleth them, that the Lord charged them, that they should not serve the God's of the amorites, and yet they did.
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So that their obedience was like their thankes; they neglected that, so they did this. There shall need no proofe, that we are too like them in both. Our liues witnesse it:
So that their Obedience was like their thanks; they neglected that, so they did this. There shall need no proof, that we Are too like them in both. Our lives witness it:
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but, O wretched people wee, who receiuing a charge from him, who hath done vs all the good that we could neuer haue desired,
but, Oh wretched people we, who receiving a charge from him, who hath done us all the good that we could never have desired,
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and is all in all to vs;
and is all in all to us;
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yet as though we were tyed to him by no bond of dutie, we refuse to be subiect and obedient to him in things he commands vs. The heathen Centurion could say, I haue souldiers vnder me,
yet as though we were tied to him by no bound of duty, we refuse to be Subject and obedient to him in things he commands us The heathen Centurion could say, I have Soldiers under me,
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and I say to one, goe, and he goeth; and to another, come, and be commeth:
and I say to one, go, and he Goes; and to Another, come, and be comes:
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and to my seruant, doe this, and he doth it: and to my servant, do this, and he does it:
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And we, who haue solemnely couenanted with the Lord, and haue been (as I may say) hired with blessings to serue him;
And we, who have solemnly covenanted with the Lord, and have been (as I may say) hired with blessings to serve him;
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wee turne our backes vpon him, and with his owne benefits we strengthen our selues to grieue him, in the breach of his Sabbaths:
we turn our backs upon him, and with his own benefits we strengthen our selves to grieve him, in the breach of his Sabbaths:
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in the leauing off, or cold vse of our prayers;
in the leaving off, or cold use of our Prayers;
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in vncharitablenes, reuenge, and the breach of other particuler commandements, which is not to be suffered.
in uncharitableness, revenge, and the breach of other particular Commandments, which is not to be suffered.
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THE FOVRTH PART OF THE Chapter. Vers. 11. And the Angell of the Lord came and sate vnder the oake which was in Ophrah, that pertained vnto Ioash the father of the Ezrites,
THE FOURTH PART OF THE Chapter. Vers. 11. And the Angel of the Lord Come and sat under the oak which was in Ophrah, that pertained unto Joash the father of the Ezrites,
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and his sonne Gedeon threshed wheate by the wine presse, to hide it from the Midianites. and his son Gideon threshed wheat by the wine press, to hide it from the midianites.
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Vers. 12. Then the Angell of the Lord appeared vnto him, and said vnto him; The Lord is with thee, thou valiant man.
Vers. 12. Then the Angel of the Lord appeared unto him, and said unto him; The Lord is with thee, thou valiant man.
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Vers. 13. To whom Gedeon answered: Ah my Lord, if the Lord be with vs,
Vers. 13. To whom Gideon answered: Ah my Lord, if the Lord be with us,
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why then is all come vpon vs, and where be all his miracles which our father told vs of,
why then is all come upon us, and where be all his Miracles which our father told us of,
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and said, Did not the Lord bring vs out of Egypt? but now the Lord hath forsaken vs,
and said, Did not the Lord bring us out of Egypt? but now the Lord hath forsaken us,
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and deliuered vs into the hands of the Midianites. Vers. 14. And the Lord looked vpon him, and said;
and Delivered us into the hands of the midianites. Vers. 14. And the Lord looked upon him, and said;
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Goe in this thy might, and thou shalt saue Israel out of the hands of the Midianites:
Go in this thy might, and thou shalt save Israel out of the hands of the midianites:
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haue not I sent thee? Vers. 15. And he answered him; Ah my Lord, whereby shall I saue Israel? Behold, my father is poore in Manasseth,
have not I sent thee? Vers. 15. And he answered him; Ah my Lord, whereby shall I save Israel? Behold, my father is poor in Manasseh,
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and I am the least in my fathers house. Vers. 16. Then the Lord said vnto him:
and I am the least in my Father's house. Vers. 16. Then the Lord said unto him:
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I will therefore be with thee, and thou shalt smite the Midianites as one man. I will Therefore be with thee, and thou shalt smite the midianites as one man.
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NOw wee haue heard the third part of the Chapter, that they turned to the Lord by the reproofe of the man of God, which though it bee not expressed, appeareth by this, that God sent them tidings of deliuerance.
NOw we have herd the third part of the Chapter, that they turned to the Lord by the reproof of the man of God, which though it be not expressed, appears by this, that God sent them tidings of deliverance.
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The fourth part followeth, wherein the victorie ouer the Midianites is promised. This promise is amplified foure waies.
The fourth part follows, wherein the victory over the midianites is promised. This promise is amplified foure ways.
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First, by naming the person, who should deliuer them;
First, by naming the person, who should deliver them;
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and to maintaine themselues in pride of life:
and to maintain themselves in pride of life:
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that is, Gedeon, to verse 17. The next, by granting him a signe, whereby hee might know who hee was that spake to him, to vers. 25. The third was a charge of casting downe Idolatrie, giuen to him by the Lord, to vers. 33. Lastly,
that is, Gideon, to verse 17. The next, by granting him a Signen, whereby he might know who he was that spoke to him, to vers. 25. The third was a charge of casting down Idolatry, given to him by the Lord, to vers. 33. Lastly,
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how Gedeon attempted warre after the Idolatrie was destroyed, God granting him a double signe, whereby he might know that he should haue the victorie,
how Gideon attempted war After the Idolatry was destroyed, God granting him a double Signen, whereby he might know that he should have the victory,
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and this to the end of the Chapter. Thus much be said in generall of this fourth part of the Chapter. The particuler branches follow:
and this to the end of the Chapter. Thus much be said in general of this fourth part of the Chapter. The particular branches follow:
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the first is, that Gedeon should deliuer Israel out of the hands of the Midianites. For the declaration of the which foure points are also to be considered.
the First is, that Gideon should deliver Israel out of the hands of the midianites. For the declaration of the which foure points Are also to be considered.
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First, the Angels appearing to Gedeon, and saluting of him comfortably, to verse 13. The second is, Gedeons sorrowfull answering of him, to verse 14. Thirdly, the Angels words to remoue his heauinesse, saying, hee should deliuer Israel, to the 15. And lastly,
First, the Angels appearing to Gideon, and saluting of him comfortably, to verse 13. The second is, Gedeons sorrowful answering of him, to verse 14. Thirdly, the Angels words to remove his heaviness, saying, he should deliver Israel, to the 15. And lastly,
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when Gedeon saw not how it could be done by him, the Angel told him, and satisfied him, to the 17. Now let vs looke into these verses more neerely.
when Gideon saw not how it could be done by him, the Angel told him, and satisfied him, to the 17. Now let us look into these Verses more nearly.
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It is said in this 11. verse, that the Angel of the Lord came after the peoples repentance, and sate vnder an oake in that place Ophrah, where Ioash dwelt, who was of the familie of Abiezer in the tribe of Manasse, and the father of Gedeon. This Angell was the sonne of God, (as verse 13 proueth) appearing to him in the shape of a man,
It is said in this 11. verse, that the Angel of the Lord Come After the peoples Repentance, and sat under an oak in that place Ophrah, where Joash dwelled, who was of the family of Abiezer in the tribe of Manasseh, and the father of Gideon. This Angel was the son of God, (as verse 13 Proves) appearing to him in the shape of a man,
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and saluting him thus, The Lord is with thee, thou valiant man;
and saluting him thus, The Lord is with thee, thou valiant man;
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as it shall well appeare, by the courage that God will giue thee in the waightie affaires that follow.
as it shall well appear, by the courage that God will give thee in the weighty affairs that follow.
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Now Gedeon was thrashing corne, to hide it from the Midianites, that he might preserue his life thereby,
Now Gideon was thrashing corn, to hide it from the midianites, that he might preserve his life thereby,
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and the liues of those that were his.
and the lives of those that were his.
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And this speech the Angel had to Gedeon, before he told him that he should deliuer the people out of the hands of the Midianites.
And this speech the Angel had to Gideon, before he told him that he should deliver the people out of the hands of the midianites.
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Out of this 11. verse, note diuers things, and first this:
Out of this 11. verse, note diverse things, and First this:
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that men of wealth and place, as Gedeon was, in so meane a tribe, though hee was spoiled of the necessarie helpes of maintaining his life,
that men of wealth and place, as Gideon was, in so mean a tribe, though he was spoiled of the necessary helps of maintaining his life,
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as the most of the rest also were, such men (I say) should not refuse labour,
as the most of the rest also were, such men (I say) should not refuse labour,
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as husbandrie, or any other of honest sort. Gedeon had seruants and yet he thrashed the corne himselfe.
as Husbandry, or any other of honest sort. Gideon had Servants and yet he thrashed the corn himself.
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And it is a thing which we reade to haue been not onely practised of him,
And it is a thing which we read to have been not only practised of him,
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but of the old fathers mentioned in the Scriptures;
but of the old Father's mentioned in the Scriptures;
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For they would not spend the precious time in eating, drinking, play, or idlenesse, which they abhorred,
For they would not spend the precious time in eating, drinking, play, or idleness, which they abhorred,
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euen as the religiouser, yea and the ciuiller sort of our Gentrie also doe. For they take vpon them honest imployments.
even as the religiouser, yea and the Civilier sort of our Gentry also do. For they take upon them honest employments.
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The one sort, after reading diuine bookes and Chronicles, and statutes, whereby they may benefit both themselues and others, with the knowledge of Gods law and mans:
The one sort, After reading divine books and Chronicles, and statutes, whereby they may benefit both themselves and Others, with the knowledge of God's law and men:
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the other, after they haue read of matters to helpe gouerne and doe good in the Commonwealth, (although they little looke after religion) will haue recourse to husbandrie.
the other, After they have read of matters to help govern and do good in the Commonwealth, (although they little look After Religion) will have recourse to Husbandry.
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Such, namely of the first sort, were Abraham, Isaac, Iacob and others, as Gedeon here, whose father Ioash was in some authoritie among the people,
Such, namely of the First sort, were Abraham, Isaac, Iacob and Others, as Gideon Here, whose father Joash was in Some Authority among the people,
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yet his sonne contemned not the practise of husbandrie, which is and may be spoken to the iust charging of many in our age, who if they bee borne worshipfully, thinke it too base,
yet his son contemned not the practice of Husbandry, which is and may be spoken to the just charging of many in our age, who if they be born worshipfully, think it too base,
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how meane soeuer their wealth be, either to set and appoint to themselues any times for reading,
how mean soever their wealth be, either to Set and appoint to themselves any times for reading,
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or to haue any skill in that honest state of husbandrie, saue onely to take their rents and liue of them;
or to have any skill in that honest state of Husbandry, save only to take their rends and live of them;
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which yet were more commendable in them, if they did not consume the rest of their time in idlenesse, pastime, or worse.
which yet were more commendable in them, if they did not consume the rest of their time in idleness, pastime, or Worse.
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Whereas tillage, keeping of cattell, planting in their fields, and grafting with such like imployments, are both delectable, gainfull,
Whereas tillage, keeping of cattle, planting in their fields, and grafting with such like employments, Are both delectable, gainful,
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and honest, and such as chace away many needlesse charges, and much ill company, (which is a great waster) and the ill spending of the time in such vaine exercises as they delight in.
and honest, and such as chase away many needless charges, and much ill company, (which is a great waster) and the ill spending of the time in such vain exercises as they delight in.
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And if it be not allowed to men of worship to passe their time in such manner,
And if it be not allowed to men of worship to pass their time in such manner,
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but that euen they must occupie their talent, till the Lord come, and not passe the time in fleshly ease taking, play, idlenesse,
but that even they must occupy their talon, till the Lord come, and not pass the time in fleshly ease taking, play, idleness,
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and other like prophane behauiour, much lesse is it tollerable in meaner persons to be ill imployed.
and other like profane behaviour, much less is it tolerable in meaner Persons to be ill employed.
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But beside this, seeing by so fit an occasion I am lead to speake, I will therefore say a little (and that not vnprofitable) of this common sort of people.
But beside this, seeing by so fit an occasion I am led to speak, I will Therefore say a little (and that not unprofitable) of this Common sort of people.
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For the most part, (setting aside the skumme of townes, I meane, the vnthriftie and riotous,
For the most part, (setting aside the skumme of Towns, I mean, the unthrifty and riotous,
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and the godlesse poore, who liue vpon the sweate of others) this I may say, that they take paine enough,
and the godless poor, who live upon the sweat of Others) this I may say, that they take pain enough,
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and a man shall not need to spend much time in perswading them to worke:
and a man shall not need to spend much time in persuading them to work:
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but this is hardly beaten into them, to obserue the due manner of working, or the end why, or the ground whereupon.
but this is hardly beaten into them, to observe the due manner of working, or the end why, or the ground whereupon.
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but neither worke they because they thinke it is a sin to be idle, nor because they looke for any other fruite of their labour, saue the bringing in of the peny.
but neither work they Because they think it is a since to be idle, nor Because they look for any other fruit of their labour, save the bringing in of the penny.
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They see not whose commandement it is, that they should labour, Genes. 3. therefore they goe through it with vexation, discontentment, distrust, endlesse carking,
They see not whose Commandment it is, that they should labour, Genesis. 3. Therefore they go through it with vexation, discontentment, distrust, endless carking,
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and tying God to their girdle, to giue what successe they desire: which if they get, they take it for granted, that he loueth them: if not, they storme.
and tying God to their girdle, to give what success they desire: which if they get, they take it for granted, that he loves them: if not, they storm.
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To the impure, all things are impure, and so are their callings:To the impure, all things Are impure, and so Are their callings:
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they doe the workes of them commonly, not to shunne noysome lusts, temptation, and the fruites of sloth: they do the works of them commonly, not to shun noisome Lustiest, temptation, and the fruits of sloth:
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nor to serue Gods prouidence, neither to sharpen and fit themselues thereby to religious exercises,
nor to serve God's providence, neither to sharpen and fit themselves thereby to religious exercises,
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and to good duties, nor to auoide offensiue burthening of others, nor to doe good and relieue them that want, &c. and so to obey God in all:
and to good duties, nor to avoid offensive burdened of Others, nor to do good and relieve them that want, etc. and so to obey God in all:
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nay, to speake the truth, when they are in their shops, at markets, in their fields, they are far from setting God before their eyes:
nay, to speak the truth, when they Are in their shops, At Markets, in their fields, they Are Far from setting God before their eyes:
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much lesse doe they beleeue that God is with them there, to blesse them in their worke,
much less doe they believe that God is with them there, to bless them in their work,
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as well as when they are occupied in duties meerely religious. Sinister ends and causes doe compell the most to yeeld some obedience to Gods commandement;
as well as when they Are occupied in duties merely religious. Sinister ends and Causes do compel the most to yield Some Obedience to God's Commandment;
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but, doubtlesse, if all were now men of worth, and might liue of themselues, we should haue few workers.
but, doubtless, if all were now men of worth, and might live of themselves, we should have few workers.
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As we see by their words, saying, Oh such a man is happie! Why? because he need not worke, nor toyle as we doe, but liue easily,
As we see by their words, saying, O such a man is happy! Why? Because he need not work, nor toil as we do, but live Easily,
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and enioy the world at will.
and enjoy the world At will.
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And by this they bewray that they could bee content to doe so too, if necessitie vrged them not to doe otherwise.
And by this they bewray that they could be content to do so too, if necessity urged them not to do otherwise.
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Therefore, their labour is as displeasing to God, as their idlenesse, in a manner, as they vse it.
Therefore, their labour is as displeasing to God, as their idleness, in a manner, as they use it.
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A wofull thing, ans not without the curse of God vpon such as will not learne a better direction:
A woeful thing, ans not without the curse of God upon such as will not Learn a better direction:
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that whereas some goe about their worke in faith, beleeuing that because they are Gods beloued,
that whereas Some go about their work in faith, believing that Because they Are God's Beloved,
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therefore God will giue them rest, blessing and successe:
Therefore God will give them rest, blessing and success:
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others rise earely, sit vp late, drudge and droile, eate the bread of care, and drinke the water of affliction;
Others rise early, fit up late, drudge and droil, eat the bred of care, and drink the water of affliction;
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yet either they thriue not, or at least, they are as much to seeke of soule-prouision, I meane grace and hope of saluation, at the end of their wearisome life, as at the beginning:
yet either they thrive not, or At least, they Are as much to seek of soule-prouision, I mean grace and hope of salvation, At the end of their wearisome life, as At the beginning:
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whereas it shoud haue been their first work, after they came to yeeres of discretion.
whereas it should have been their First work, After they Come to Years of discretion.
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Which should teach vs wisedome, and not to giue God a short and formal pittance of seruice,
Which should teach us Wisdom, and not to give God a short and formal pittance of service,
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when we be at Church on the Sabbath;
when we be At Church on the Sabbath;
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but seeing that great worke is to seeke with the most, therefore to giue all their diligence thereto, that is, to make their saluation sure;
but seeing that great work is to seek with the most, Therefore to give all their diligence thereto, that is, to make their salvation sure;
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that all the sixe daies we may wholly giue vp our selues to other affaires, without so much as minding God, or godlinesse.
that all the sixe days we may wholly give up our selves to other affairs, without so much as minding God, or godliness.
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For the Lord will haue vs serue him religiously, as well in actions ciuill, not religious, (of their owne nature) as holy:
For the Lord will have us serve him religiously, as well in actions civil, not religious, (of their own nature) as holy:
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and this is the scope of his third Commandement, which tieth the seruice of God to euery part of our liues in our common course of liuing,
and this is the scope of his third Commandment, which tieth the service of God to every part of our lives in our Common course of living,
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as well as the second doth, to religious duties:
as well as the second does, to religious duties:
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and therefore must be extended to our particuler callings, as being the greatest part of our time,
and Therefore must be extended to our particular callings, as being the greatest part of our time,
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and wherein our liues are most taken vp. But I will proceede in the next Sermon, and here an end.
and wherein our lives Are most taken up. But I will proceed in the next Sermon, and Here an end.
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Now to proceed where I left.
Now to proceed where I left.
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THE THIRTIE EIGHT SERMON ON THE SIXTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE THIRTIE EIGHT SERMON ON THE SIXTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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WHile Gedeon was thus hard at worke and labouring, the Angell came and spake comfortably vnto him,
WHile Gideon was thus hard At work and labouring, the Angel Come and spoke comfortably unto him,
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as if he had bin praying, or in the like exercise; and not to terrifie him.
as if he had been praying, or in the like exercise; and not to terrify him.
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To teach vs, that our businesse and works of our callings are no lets to vs frō hauing cōmunion and fellowship with God,
To teach us, that our business and works of our callings Are no lets to us from having communion and fellowship with God,
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neither doe hinder his presence and comfortable being with vs. And the same may be said of our callings themselues ordained by him, bee they meane and base, or waightie.
neither do hinder his presence and comfortable being with us And the same may be said of our callings themselves ordained by him, be they mean and base, or weighty.
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Therefore the Lord was with Iacob in his iourney, and in the way when hee was going from his brother Esaus wrath and rage.
Therefore the Lord was with Iacob in his journey, and in the Way when he was going from his brother Esaus wrath and rage.
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And so hee made the Gospell effectuall in Lydia by Pauls preaching, she being then a seller of purple,
And so he made the Gospel effectual in Lydia by Paul's preaching, she being then a seller of purple,
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and rich, and not yet truly conuerted to God. And the Lord blessed the two tribes in their calling, and habitation, saying:
and rich, and not yet truly converted to God. And the Lord blessed the two tribes in their calling, and habitation, saying:
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Reioyce Zebulon in thy goings out, [ that is, in thy prosperous voiages on the seas ] and thou Ishachar in thy dwelling in tents, meaning in thy quiet keeping at home about thy traffique and businesse.
Rejoice Zebulon in thy goings out, [ that is, in thy prosperous voyages on the Seas ] and thou Ishachar in thy Dwelling in tents, meaning in thy quiet keeping At home about thy traffic and business.
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And by this which I haue said, let vs marke;
And by this which I have said, let us mark;
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and not to put an end to their troubles by and by, as ordinarily he vseth to doe:
and not to put an end to their Troubles by and by, as ordinarily he uses to do:
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that if it be not long of our selues, our lawfull callings and businesse are no hindrances of vs from the seruing of God holily and religiously, (as some thinke they be) but that from them we may goe to prayer or the like exercise, in good manner,
that if it be not long of our selves, our lawful callings and business Are no hindrances of us from the serving of God holily and religiously, (as Some think they be) but that from them we may go to prayer or the like exercise, in good manner,
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euen as wee may from these to them.
even as we may from these to them.
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Although I may truly say this, that for not well learning it, few can ioyne these wisely and rightly together,
Although I may truly say this, that for not well learning it, few can join these wisely and rightly together,
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because their affections and delights are set too egerly towards that which sauers of the earth and of gaine;
Because their affections and delights Are Set too eagerly towards that which savers of the earth and of gain;
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which is the cause that measure is not commonly kept therin. Dauid, saying, that he had rather be a doore-keeper in the house of the Lord,
which is the cause that measure is not commonly kept therein. David, saying, that he had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of the Lord,
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then to dwell in the tents of the vngodly, (which he would not haue said,
then to dwell in the tents of the ungodly, (which he would not have said,
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if mens attendance vpon the basest worke in their lawful callings, had been an hindrance to them from Gods seruice) may by his words stay and comfort many weake Christians, who thinke that they are much letted from the duties of godlinesse,
if men's attendance upon the Basest work in their lawful callings, had been an hindrance to them from God's service) may by his words stay and Comfort many weak Christians, who think that they Are much letted from the duties of godliness,
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euen by the very vsing of their callings, because they be not spirituall, as prayer and the like exercises are.
even by the very using of their callings, Because they be not spiritual, as prayer and the like exercises Are.
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But to end this, let the vse of that which hath been said, be thus much vnto vs, that wee euer labour to be so innocent,
But to end this, let the use of that which hath been said, be thus much unto us, that we ever labour to be so innocent,
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& well gouerned in al our earthly businesse, and workes of our calling, that we may not driue the Lord from vs,
& well governed in all our earthly business, and works of our calling, that we may not driven the Lord from us,
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but haue him alwaies with vs by the spirit of truth, direction, and comfort, as we haue heard he hath been with other (and was here with Gedeon) in their earthly affaires,
but have him always with us by the Spirit of truth, direction, and Comfort, as we have herd he hath been with other (and was Here with Gideon) in their earthly affairs,
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for that is the vsing of them aright, and in their kinde.
for that is the using of them aright, and in their kind.
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The next thing in this verse is this, that though the Lord sent his Angell to Gedeon for his owne reliefe and comfort,
The next thing in this verse is this, that though the Lord sent his Angel to Gideon for his own relief and Comfort,
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and also the peoples, yet wee see this was not done, till they were brought neere to extremitie:
and also the peoples, yet we see this was not done, till they were brought near to extremity:
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all helpe of man was past:
all help of man was passed:
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and they had no other refuge vnder God, but to prouide for themselues by flying from their dwellings to saue their liues.
and they had no other refuge under God, but to provide for themselves by flying from their dwellings to save their lives.
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As for example, Gedeon, whose father was in some authoritie, and therefore none of the poorest,
As for Exampl, Gideon, whose father was in Some Authority, and Therefore none of the Poorest,
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yet was at this point, euen thrashing a little corne, by the aide and nourishment wherof, he and his might flie from the Midianites,
yet was At this point, even thrashing a little corn, by the aid and nourishment whereof, he and his might fly from the midianites,
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as farre as that lasted to carrie them.
as Far as that lasted to carry them.
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By this we learne, that God seeth it expedient in his wisdome, sometime to leaue the godly long vnder the crosse,
By this we Learn, that God sees it expedient in his Wisdom, sometime to leave the godly long under the cross,
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according to that which is said in the Psalme; Heauinesse may endure for a night, but ioy commeth in the morning.
according to that which is said in the Psalm; Heaviness may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.
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And againe, He that commeth, will come, and not tarrie. And again, He that comes, will come, and not tarry.
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But he knoweth well, that when he vseth so to doe, wee commonly conceiue hope thereby, that our affliction (be it sicknesse, disease, losse,
But he Knoweth well, that when he uses so to do, we commonly conceive hope thereby, that our affliction (be it sickness, disease, loss,
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or any such) will not hold vs long; and therefore our deuotion is more short and cold;
or any such) will not hold us long; and Therefore our devotion is more short and cold;
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and we in so doing, neither honour God, nor haue any proofe of our faith and patience,
and we in so doing, neither honour God, nor have any proof of our faith and patience,
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neither experience, another time after, how to beare our trouble aright:
neither experience, Another time After, how to bear our trouble aright:
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For the which cause, the Lord sometime disappointeth our false hope, and putteth vs to greater plunges, by holding vs longer in our affliction, to the end we may search our selues deeplier,
For the which cause, the Lord sometime disappointeth our false hope, and putteth us to greater plunges, by holding us longer in our affliction, to the end we may search our selves deeplier,
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and we may be more throughly touched with the feeling of our sinnes, and rebellions; and so turne to him in faith and amendment.
and we may be more thoroughly touched with the feeling of our Sins, and rebellions; and so turn to him in faith and amendment.
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For this cause the Lord holdeth vs sometime on the racke the longer, as in paine, sicknesse, or penurie;
For this cause the Lord holds us sometime on the rack the longer, as in pain, sickness, or penury;
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as also bondage to such as haue superioritie ouer vs, and vse it to our great disquiet and wearying of vs,
as also bondage to such as have superiority over us, and use it to our great disquiet and wearying of us,
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and we pray and long to be deliuered, but the Lord seemeth not to heare vs pray,
and we pray and long to be Delivered, but the Lord seems not to hear us pray,
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but letteth the burthen remaine still vpon vs. Wherefore, thinke we, doth he so? when he professeth, that he afflicteth not willingly,
but lets the burden remain still upon us Wherefore, think we, does he so? when he Professes, that he afflicts not willingly,
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neither delighteth therein, and yet we lie in paine and griefe.
neither delights therein, and yet we lie in pain and grief.
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I answere, the Lord seeth wee be not yet tamed and humbled sufficiently, great hath the pride of our hearts been, our inconstancie, vnfaithfulnesse, vncharitablenes also, with other sinnes,
I answer, the Lord sees we be not yet tamed and humbled sufficiently, great hath the pride of our hearts been, our inconstancy, unfaithfulness, uncharitableness also, with other Sins,
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and our mindes are set on the world excessiuely, and wandring after our diuers lusts.
and our minds Are Set on the world excessively, and wandering After our diverse Lustiest.
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And we are like to returne to these courses againe, if we were set at libertie, as soone as we desire:
And we Are like to return to these courses again, if we were Set At liberty, as soon as we desire:
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therefore doth he seeke to weane vs from these and the like, by continuing such vnwelcome crosses vpon vs.
Therefore does he seek to wean us from these and the like, by Continuing such unwelcome Crosses upon us
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So wee are for the same causes depriued oft times of our deare companion in mariage, which is a great part of death it selfe;
So we Are for the same Causes deprived oft times of our deer Companion in marriage, which is a great part of death it self;
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or driuen from our owne habitation into the fearefull prison, which taketh much from the delight of liuing;
or driven from our own habitation into the fearful prison, which Takes much from the delight of living;
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yea, and we are tried with sudden dearth, as oft times by excessiue raine and wet; sometime by drouth:
yea, and we Are tried with sudden dearth, as oft times by excessive rain and wet; sometime by drouth:
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as Gedeon here was in as hard a case, being driuen to flie from his owne dwelling, in a manner famished.
as Gideon Here was in as hard a case, being driven to fly from his own Dwelling, in a manner famished.
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In these & the like, God leaueth his seruants, for the causes which I haue mentioned:
In these & the like, God Leaveth his Servants, for the Causes which I have mentioned:
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and also to the end that his deliuerance and ease giuing after them all, may be the more precious when it commeth, hauing been so long desired:
and also to the end that his deliverance and ease giving After them all, may be the more precious when it comes, having been so long desired:
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and thirdly, to this end he holdeth his roddes the longer ouer vs, that patience may haue her perfect worke in vs,
and Thirdly, to this end he holds his rods the longer over us, that patience may have her perfect work in us,
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and himselfe haue the whole praise.
and himself have the Whole praise.
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An example of this which hath been said, wee haue in Ioshua 7. where the people hauing promise of Gods assistance, went against the men of Al, not making question but they should speed as well as they had done before at Iericho.
an Exampl of this which hath been said, we have in Ioshua 7. where the people having promise of God's assistance, went against the men of All, not making question but they should speed as well as they had done before At Jericho.
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But loc, on the sudden they were smitten before their enemies. This astonisht them, till the Lord tels Ioshua the cause:
But loc, on the sudden they were smitten before their enemies. This astonished them, till the Lord tells Ioshua the cause:
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Ye looke, saith the Lord, it should be with ye as at other times, but I see cause of the contrarie.
You look, Says the Lord, it should be with you as At other times, but I see cause of the contrary.
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Looke well into the matter, and ye shall find that there is sacriledge among ye, and therefore ye cannot stand before your enemies.
Look well into the matter, and you shall find that there is sacrilege among you, and Therefore you cannot stand before your enemies.
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So that though they were doing the worke of God, yet because there was found in them this infection, it made the Lord to crosse their hopes, that so they might purge out their sinne,
So that though they were doing the work of God, yet Because there was found in them this infection, it made the Lord to cross their hope's, that so they might purge out their sin,
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and goe about the worke in a better manner.
and go about the work in a better manner.
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Many wonder why the Lord saieth them long vpon their sicke beds, whereas if they had their health, they say they should worship him in publike and priuate with more cheerefulnes.
Many wonder why the Lord Saith them long upon their sick Beds, whereas if they had their health, they say they should worship him in public and private with more cheerfulness.
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Wheras the Lord aimeth at a further matter, and would purge out their coldnes, hypocritie, carelesnesse,
Whereas the Lord aimeth At a further matter, and would purge out their coldness, hypocritie, carelessness,
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and other sinnes accompanying them euen in their good duties, that so they may returne thereto with more reuerence, and conscience.
and other Sins accompanying them even in their good duties, that so they may return thereto with more Reverence, and conscience.
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We reade that Paul after his great lifting vp into heauen, was buffered with vnwelcome temptations:
We read that Paul After his great lifting up into heaven, was buffered with unwelcome temptations:
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which though hee prayed that he might be rid of, yet the Lord suspended his helpe, that Paul might be humbled,
which though he prayed that he might be rid of, yet the Lord suspended his help, that Paul might be humbled,
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and fitted to vse his knowledge the more fruitfully. Now followeth the salutation of the Angell;
and fitted to use his knowledge the more fruitfully. Now follows the salutation of the Angel;
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the Lord is with thee, thou valiant man. If we marke the ebbe and low estate of Gedeon (as we haue heard) it was wonderfull to heare this newes brought him, that the Lord was with him, the Lord is with thee, thou valiant man. If we mark the ebb and low estate of Gideon (as we have herd) it was wonderful to hear this news brought him, that the Lord was with him,
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as it was lamentable to see in what distresse he was, when hee heard the words of this message vttered to him.
as it was lamentable to see in what distress he was, when he herd the words of this message uttered to him.
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For it was as much as if the Angel had said, the Lord loueth thee,
For it was as much as if the Angel had said, the Lord loves thee,
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as one of his deare ones, and he is with thee euen now to comfort and preserue thee,
as one of his deer ones, and he is with thee even now to Comfort and preserve thee,
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euen in this thy oppression, and therfore none shall be against thee to hurt thee.
even in this thy oppression, and Therefore none shall be against thee to hurt thee.
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This was much to be said in such a time of calamitie, to such an afflicted person.
This was much to be said in such a time of calamity, to such an afflicted person.
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And yet, wee must know, that it yeeldeth to vs the like instruction.
And yet, we must know, that it yields to us the like instruction.
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That euen in great outward troubles, and inward disquietnes of minde, when a body would thinke that God,
That even in great outward Troubles, and inward disquietness of mind, when a body would think that God,
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and all good men were our aduersaries; yet in all this is God with vs whom he hath made a couenant with,
and all good men were our Adversaries; yet in all this is God with us whom he hath made a Covenant with,
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yea he loueth and careth for vs, as deare and precious vnto him, euen as Christ Iesus the sonne of his loue was,
yea he loves and Careth for us, as deer and precious unto him, even as christ Iesus the son of his love was,
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though without beautie among men, and as a withered branch, despised, Esay 53. Therefore the spouse in the Canticles saith, I am blacke, but comely O ye daughters, &c. meaning, that the Lord Iesus her husband esteemed no whit lesse of her,
though without beauty among men, and as a withered branch, despised, Isaiah 53. Therefore the spouse in the Canticles Says, I am black, but comely Oh you daughters, etc. meaning, that the Lord Iesus her husband esteemed no whit less of her,
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neither was she any whit lesse amiable in his eye, being tanned in the sunne, then when she was in her perfect beautie.
neither was she any whit less amiable in his eye, being tanned in the sun, then when she was in her perfect beauty.
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Indeede, the sinne which causeth the Lord to afflict, is odious:
Indeed, the sin which Causes the Lord to afflict, is odious:
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but the affliction it selfe argueth, that he makes much of vs, because thereby he would purge out of vs that which he misliketh, which affliction when it hath wrought kindly, the Lord can soone change our hew,
but the affliction it self argue, that he makes much of us, Because thereby he would purge out of us that which he misliketh, which affliction when it hath wrought kindly, the Lord can soon change our hew,
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and restore our former beautie, as Iobs example witnesseth.
and restore our former beauty, as Jobs Exampl Witnesseth.
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The reason is this, he hauing once testified his loue freely vnto vs before, at our effectuall calling,
The reason is this, he having once testified his love freely unto us before, At our effectual calling,
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and shedding it plentifully into our hearts by the holy Ghost, saying to our soules, I am your saluation,
and shedding it plentifully into our hearts by the holy Ghost, saying to our Souls, I am your salvation,
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and your exceeding great reward, and your God alsufficient: and binding vs to beleeue the same;
and your exceeding great reward, and your God All-sufficient: and binding us to believe the same;
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he remaineth like himselfe, and changeth not;
he remains like himself, and changes not;
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and therefore hee requireth that wee should doe the same, that is, by faith hold it fast in our perswasion, that he doth so And this is more, that the Lord is so affected to vs in the depth of our afflictions,
and Therefore he requires that we should do the same, that is, by faith hold it fast in our persuasion, that he does so And this is more, that the Lord is so affected to us in the depth of our afflictions,
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as if we were freed from them all, and were in the middest of all prosperitie, which is hardly beleeued for the time while the crosse oppresseth vs. The vse of this is, that we labour aboue all things to be builded vp in our most holy faith, that as by it wee ouercome other difficulties in the world,
as if we were freed from them all, and were in the midst of all Prosperity, which is hardly believed for the time while the cross Oppresses us The use of this is, that we labour above all things to be built up in our most holy faith, that as by it we overcome other difficulties in the world,
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so we may thereby ouercome this feare and doubt also in the middest of our calamities;
so we may thereby overcome this Fear and doubt also in the midst of our calamities;
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namely, that in our tribulations wee may not shrinke backe from this perswasion, that for all these,
namely, that in our tribulations we may not shrink back from this persuasion, that for all these,
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yet God is with vs, according to that which the holy man saith in the Psalme;
yet God is with us, according to that which the holy man Says in the Psalm;
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yet God is good to Israel, euen to all that are of an vpright heart, though in outward shew it might seeme otherwise. yet God is good to Israel, even to all that Are of an upright heart, though in outward show it might seem otherwise.
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And againe, Out of the deepe [ he meant of sorrowes ] he cried vnto the Lord, and he heard, and deliuered him. And to make one point of two, the same vse we ought to make of the other words of the Angell, in calling him valiant man;
And again, Out of the deep [ he meant of sorrows ] he cried unto the Lord, and he herd, and Delivered him. And to make one point of two, the same use we ought to make of the other words of the Angel, in calling him valiant man;
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which was true, because God said it, yet to Gedeon vnlikely to be so, and yet he found it afterwards to be so.
which was true, Because God said it, yet to Gideon unlikely to be so, and yet he found it afterwards to be so.
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Let it teach vs, to giue God his due, namely, that he be beleeued in al that he saith;
Let it teach us, to give God his endue, namely, that he be believed in all that he Says;
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yea that he saith vnto vs, though we be not able to see nor feele so much for the present time, as neither Gedeon did.
yea that he Says unto us, though we be not able to see nor feel so much for the present time, as neither Gideon did.
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A point worthie to be marked, seeing where God giueth good testimonie of his fauour,
A point worthy to be marked, seeing where God gives good testimony of his favour,
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or reuealeth his will in any thing, we are not as readie to ioyne with him, for the most part;
or Revealeth his will in any thing, we Are not as ready to join with him, for the most part;
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but doe faint and doubt, because wee see not with bodily eyes (as Thomas desired to doe) the thing promised, as we would.
but do faint and doubt, Because we see not with bodily eyes (as Thomas desired to do) the thing promised, as we would.
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And whereas this troubleth many, that the wicked take occasion hereby to despise them, when they see that God seemeth not to regard them, while hee so abaseth them:
And whereas this Troubles many, that the wicked take occasion hereby to despise them, when they see that God seems not to regard them, while he so abaseth them:
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let such know, that their mistaking of the matter, & their false surmising of Gods good meaning to them, shall not hurt them,
let such know, that their mistaking of the matter, & their false surmising of God's good meaning to them, shall not hurt them,
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if they fixe the eyes of their mindes vpon this, that God is vnchangeable & constant in al his waies,
if they fix the eyes of their minds upon this, that God is unchangeable & constant in all his ways,
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also if they can learne to esteeme of themselues according to that knowledge and inward feeling they haue had of Gods ancient loue and regard of them in times past:
also if they can Learn to esteem of themselves according to that knowledge and inward feeling they have had of God's ancient love and regard of them in times past:
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and so doing, the more their enemies scorne them, the neerer the Lord is to them, to take away their reproch.
and so doing, the more their enemies scorn them, the nearer the Lord is to them, to take away their reproach.
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But this is well and cleerely laid out in the next verse, therfore I will passe to that.
But this is well and clearly laid out in the next verse, Therefore I will pass to that.
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It appeareth in this verse, that as neere as God was to Gedeon, yet he saw it not:
It appears in this verse, that as near as God was to Gideon, yet he saw it not:
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but concludeth, that seeing he and the people of the land were vnder such oppression by the Midianites, that it could not be well with them,
but Concludeth, that seeing he and the people of the land were under such oppression by the midianites, that it could not be well with them,
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neither could he beleeue that God was with him. And he confirmes himselfe therein, by a reason, though of no strength, thus:
neither could he believe that God was with him. And he confirms himself therein, by a reason, though of no strength, thus:
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God was indeed with our fathers (he saith) when he brought them out of Egypt,
God was indeed with our Father's (he Says) when he brought them out of Egypt,
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& wrought many miracles for them, but hee did not so now for him and the people,
& wrought many Miracles for them, but he did not so now for him and the people,
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therefore how could he thinke, said he, that God was with him now.
Therefore how could he think, said he, that God was with him now.
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This spake Gedeon from an heauie heart, euen then when the Angell was sent directly to him with glad tidings.
This spoke Gideon from an heavy heart, even then when the Angel was sent directly to him with glad tidings.
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But let vs further examine his words, and make our benefit of them.
But let us further examine his words, and make our benefit of them.
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In saying, the Lord could not be with him while the Midianites so oppressed them, he shewed his great weaknesse,
In saying, the Lord could not be with him while the midianites so oppressed them, he showed his great weakness,
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as I said in the former verse, affirming that he could not beleeue, while hee saw it to be so with him.
as I said in the former verse, affirming that he could not believe, while he saw it to be so with him.
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Whereby we may see, how hardly the faithfull can be perswaded, that the Lord is with them in affliction,
Whereby we may see, how hardly the faithful can be persuaded, that the Lord is with them in affliction,
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how ready soeuer they bee to acknowledge it at other times, which I speake not, as though none were:
how ready soever they be to acknowledge it At other times, which I speak not, as though none were:
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for both the three children cast into the hoat burning furnace, and Daniel into the Lyons denne, haue left most worthy testimonie of their inuincible faith in their great extremitie, with many other both in ages past, for both the three children cast into the hot burning furnace, and daniel into the Lyons den, have left most worthy testimony of their invincible faith in their great extremity, with many other both in ages past,
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and now among vs. But yet in time of calamitie it must needs be said, especially if it belong and smartie, that our corrupt nature, which is vntoward,
and now among us But yet in time of calamity it must needs be said, especially if it belong and smartie, that our corrupt nature, which is untoward,
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and hardly suffereth vs to giue credit to Gods promises is furthest off then from letting vs see into them, and beleeue them;
and hardly suffers us to give credit to God's promises is furthest off then from letting us see into them, and believe them;
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and the diuell is readiest to worke vpon our weakenesse at such times, and to take the opportunitie thereof to feare and terrifie vs;
and the Devil is Readiest to work upon our weakness At such times, and to take the opportunity thereof to Fear and terrify us;
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and with his fiery darts of vnbeliefe to pierce our hearts, whereby it is with vs, too oft and vsually,
and with his fiery darts of unbelief to pierce our hearts, whereby it is with us, too oft and usually,
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as it was here with Gedeon, in so much that the Lord being euen then neare vs by his promises of comfort and incouragements, which were sufficient to content and stay vs,
as it was Here with Gideon, in so much that the Lord being even then near us by his promises of Comfort and encouragements, which were sufficient to content and stay us,
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yet wee see it not, neither thinke it to be so, seeing we giue not our selues to studie and consider aright of this point;
yet we see it not, neither think it to be so, seeing we give not our selves to study and Consider aright of this point;
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which distrust of ours is as vnbeseeming vs, as it is burdensome to vs. The remedie must be that which I spake of before,
which distrust of ours is as unbeseeming us, as it is burdensome to us The remedy must be that which I spoke of before,
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and shall haue cause to mention it againe, and that is, to rest vpon the word and promise of God,
and shall have cause to mention it again, and that is, to rest upon the word and promise of God,
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though we see not present helpe, as Christ said to Martha, Did I not tell thee, thou shouldest see the glorie of God,
though we see not present help, as christ said to Martha, Did I not tell thee, thou Shouldst see the glory of God,
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that his loue is the same in trials (if it also appeare not greater) which it was in prosperitie.
that his love is the same in trials (if it also appear not greater) which it was in Prosperity.
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if thou canst beleeue? As for profane persons who want faith, what wonder, if they measure Gods loue by their present flourishing, if thou Canst believe? As for profane Persons who want faith, what wonder, if they measure God's love by their present flourishing,
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and liuing in ease, or wealth, and by their enioying of these outward things below, whereby their lusts may bee satisfied? And what wonder,
and living in ease, or wealth, and by their enjoying of these outward things below, whereby their Lustiest may be satisfied? And what wonder,
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if they iudge it impossible, in their deepe distresses and crosses, that euer they should wade out of them? As wee reade of that Prince of Iehoram in Israel in a fore famine, who hearing the Prophets message from God, touching suddaine plentie that should bee on the next day, hee said:
if they judge it impossible, in their deep Distresses and Crosses, that ever they should wade out of them? As we read of that Prince of Jehoram in Israel in a before famine, who hearing the prophets message from God, touching sudden plenty that should be on the next day, he said:
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Though the Lord would make windowes in Heauen, to powre downe corne and prouision, yet this thing could not come to passe. Though the Lord would make windows in Heaven, to pour down corn and provision, yet this thing could not come to pass.
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What was this else, but a bold presuming in great blindenesse of that which hee apprehended not,
What was this Else, but a bold presuming in great blindness of that which he apprehended not,
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and a very derision of the prophecie? And the like we see daily in such brutish people, who hearing vs preach this doctrine of depending vpon Gods all sufficiencie by faith,
and a very derision of the prophecy? And the like we see daily in such brutish people, who hearing us preach this Doctrine of depending upon God's all sufficiency by faith,
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euen in affliction, doe little better then scoffe at it;
even in affliction, do little better then scoff At it;
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Giue vs wealth, say they, and corne and wine, giue vs our fill of meate and drinke and money,
Give us wealth, say they, and corn and wine, give us our fill of meat and drink and money,
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and as for faith, take it whose will.
and as for faith, take it whose will.
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Therefore while they prosper, they are as merry as Nabal, but if God giue them a suddaine blow, it strikes them downe flat:
Therefore while they prosper, they Are as merry as Nabal, but if God give them a sudden blow, it strikes them down flat:
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they neither haue any armour, to beare off the dint thereof, neither faith to beleeue that it shall euer be any better with them but much worse.
they neither have any armour, to bear off the dint thereof, neither faith to believe that it shall ever be any better with them but much Worse.
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Their euill conscience makes them feare, that this trouble, or that disgrace, either sicknesse or losse, will be their vndoing:
Their evil conscience makes them Fear, that this trouble, or that disgrace, either sickness or loss, will be their undoing:
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and as Hamans friends comforted him, so they doe themselues, Hest. 6. and that was thus, Thou sh•lt surely fall. And yet in their iollitie who haue such apparance of hope,
and as Hamans Friends comforted him, so they do themselves, Hest. 6. and that was thus, Thou sh•lt surely fallen. And yet in their jollity who have such appearance of hope,
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and so great confidence in their estate, that it shall continue, as they? Better and better they looke for,
and so great confidence in their estate, that it shall continue, as they? Better and better they look for,
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and feare no change till it come. This I say of them:
and Fear no change till it come. This I say of them:
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but how vnbeseeming is it, that a beleeuer should haue so much as a tang of this strong vnbeliefe in his deepe sorrowes? to wit, not onely to wish it were otherwise, which in some sort is not to be disalowed,
but how unbeseeming is it, that a believer should have so much as a tang of this strong unbelief in his deep sorrows? to wit, not only to wish it were otherwise, which in Some sort is not to be disallowed,
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and eagerly to desire a redresse, and impatiently to beare the burthen which his sinne hath brought vpon him:
and eagerly to desire a redress, and impatiently to bear the burden which his sin hath brought upon him:
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and not to be little vpholden by this, that God is the God of the vallies as well as the mountaines;
and not to be little upholden by this, that God is the God of the valleys as well as the Mountains;
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So vnwelcome is the crosse, and so sweete is the contrarie to the flesh, that men haue no eares to heare of this doctrine, to beleeue that God is neare vnto them;
So unwelcome is the cross, and so sweet is the contrary to the Flesh, that men have no ears to hear of this Doctrine, to believe that God is near unto them;
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yea euen with them in the middest of their sufferings. For why? They looke onely at this, in my prosperitie God was with me,
yea even with them in the midst of their sufferings. For why? They look only At this, in my Prosperity God was with me,
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but now my estate is contrarie, therefore God is absent.
but now my estate is contrary, Therefore God is absent.
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And therefore if any man be at hand to promise them health, fauour, or reliefe in their sicknesse, trouble or losse, they lift vp their eyes,
And Therefore if any man be At hand to promise them health, favour, or relief in their sickness, trouble or loss, they lift up their eyes,
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and open their eares to that voice, though it come but from a man like themselues;
and open their ears to that voice, though it come but from a man like themselves;
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but to God who hath promised, I will bee with thee, I will not leaue thee,
but to God who hath promised, I will be with thee, I will not leave thee,
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nor forsake thee, they cannot bee comforted with that saying, but still looke full heauily, and swearing with Gedeon euery one by himselfe:
nor forsake thee, they cannot be comforted with that saying, but still look full heavily, and swearing with Gideon every one by himself:
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Oh Lord, if it bee so that thou art with me, how then is this euill and trouble come vpon me? Why? Did I euer promise thee (saith he) that no aduersitie should betide thee? Nay rather, haue I not sent this euill, that thou mightest therein haue good proofe of my loue toward thee, in vpholding thee therein? And learne this lesson yet better, that I am yesterday and to day, and the same for euer. O Lord, if it be so that thou art with me, how then is this evil and trouble come upon me? Why? Did I ever promise thee (Says he) that no adversity should betide thee? Nay rather, have I not sent this evil, that thou Mightest therein have good proof of my love towards thee, in upholding thee therein? And Learn this Lesson yet better, that I am yesterday and to day, and the same for ever.
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And this is the more odious in vs, that we doe not onely faile thus in great and searching troubles, such as this was; but euen in smaller also.
And this is the more odious in us, that we do not only fail thus in great and searching Troubles, such as this was; but even in smaller also.
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And yet, which of vs will not be ready to accuse the Israelites (if question be moued of them) for calling for their fleshpots and garlike, being then in the wildernesse, which sometime they had in Egypt,
And yet, which of us will not be ready to accuse the Israelites (if question be moved of them) for calling for their fleshpots and garlic, being then in the Wilderness, which sometime they had in Egypt,
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and for their murmuring, when they had no other foode but Manna, and now and then wanted water:
and for their murmuring, when they had no other food but Manna, and now and then wanted water:
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thus our tongues are ready to descant of others, and our censure to goe vpon them;
thus our tongues Are ready to descant of Others, and our censure to go upon them;
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which ill becommeth those that shew by their own fainting vnder lighter crosses, that their strength of faith was but small in the time of their peace,
which ill becomes those that show by their own fainting under lighter Crosses, that their strength of faith was but small in the time of their peace,
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and when they had libertie and freedome from affliction, though then they could say aloude with open mouth, that they knew God, beleeued in him, and loued him.
and when they had liberty and freedom from affliction, though then they could say aloud with open Mouth, that they knew God, believed in him, and loved him.
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This be noted of vs, out of Gedeons first words in this verse:
This be noted of us, out of Gedeons First words in this verse:
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but now further, in that he was much occupied in remembring and speaking of his forefathers, counting them happie for the myracles which God wrought for them, in respect of himselfe:
but now further, in that he was much occupied in remembering and speaking of his Forefathers, counting them happy for the Miracles which God wrought for them, in respect of himself:
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and the workes thereof, which are inseparable companions to it, wee doe offend much in this, that wee will both bee readie to iudge,
and the works thereof, which Are inseparable Sodales to it, we do offend much in this, that we will both be ready to judge,
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hereby wee see how common a sinne it is amongst vs, that wee measure our happie estate to God ward, by our present sense, I meane, by Gods blessings or corrections vpon vs, which who seeth not how an vnequall a rule it is to goe by?
hereby we see how Common a sin it is among us, that we measure our happy estate to God ward, by our present sense, I mean, by God's blessings or corrections upon us, which who sees not how an unequal a Rule it is to go by?
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But further let vs marke, that Gedeon being much occupied about the prerogatiues of Israel in Egypt, to wit,
But further let us mark, that Gideon being much occupied about the prerogatives of Israel in Egypt, to wit,
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how God shewed himselfe present to them, in working miracles for their deliuerance as if there had been no other thing done there;
how God showed himself present to them, in working Miracles for their deliverance as if there had been no other thing done there;
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and as though hee should say, they were happie, but wee die here for want of helpe:
and as though he should say, they were happy, but we die Here for want of help:
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but marke we (I say) this that he speaketh not a word of their bondage,
but mark we (I say) this that he speaks not a word of their bondage,
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and hardnes, which they suffered there, and in the wildernesse, as well as that they saw his miracles.
and hardness, which they suffered there, and in the Wilderness, as well as that they saw his Miracles.
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And so doe we, if we haue not the peace, prosperitie, welfare, and other prerogatiues that many of Gods seruants haue,
And so do we, if we have not the peace, Prosperity, welfare, and other prerogatives that many of God's Servants have,
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and namely of our condition: (by meanes thereof (I say) we thinke he is present with them) but wee account our selues to be forgotten and neglected of God in comparison of them;
and namely of our condition: (by means thereof (I say) we think he is present with them) but we account our selves to be forgotten and neglected of God in comparison of them;
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when yet wee little know of the wants and sufferings, both outward and inward, of such as we iudge to bee so happie,
when yet we little know of the Wants and sufferings, both outward and inward, of such as we judge to be so happy,
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and God to bee present with: neither doe wee heare of their sorrowfull complaints: and thus wee iudge and speake, because of their present prosperitie which wee see;
and God to be present with: neither do we hear of their sorrowful complaints: and thus we judge and speak, Because of their present Prosperity which we see;
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when yet it is apparent that wee our selues are not destitute of as great blessings some other way.
when yet it is apparent that we our selves Are not destitute of as great blessings Some other Way.
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A great infirmitie (doubtlesse) but much greater it is in vs, who haue been taught this oftentimes from many worthie grounds of holy Scripture, that wee should not iudge of our selues by others, seeing wee know not their estate as we doe our owne:
A great infirmity (doubtless) but much greater it is in us, who have been taught this oftentimes from many worthy grounds of holy Scripture, that we should not judge of our selves by Others, seeing we know not their estate as we do our own:
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for it is certaine, that they haue many great calamities vpon them, euen then when we iudge them to be so happie;
for it is certain, that they have many great calamities upon them, even then when we judge them to be so happy;
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and there is no doubt, but that they thinke the same of vs, for some good things they see in vs, which they want,
and there is no doubt, but that they think the same of us, for Some good things they see in us, which they want,
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and are voide of, we haue a surer rule to goe by, which cannot deceiue vs, that is this:
and Are void of, we have a Surer Rule to go by, which cannot deceive us, that is this:
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that the Lord once louing vs, he doth all things for the best to vs. Which if it be so,
that the Lord once loving us, he does all things for the best to us Which if it be so,
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why forget we that, and measure our estate by other mens.
why forget we that, and measure our estate by other men's.
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And because wee haue not so vsually the comfort of our faith by present sense and feeling thereof,
And Because we have not so usually the Comfort of our faith by present sense and feeling thereof,
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when yet we dare not denie but we haue other graces of God in vs,
when yet we Dare not deny but we have other graces of God in us,
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and conclude, that we haue no faith, and will count other happie in respect of our selues,
and conclude, that we have no faith, and will count other happy in respect of our selves,
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when yet we little know their wants, and complainings thereof, as I said before.
when yet we little know their Wants, and complainings thereof, as I said before.
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Besides, this sheweth what an enemie our corrupt nature is vnto vs, in the well bearing of our troubles;
Beside, this shows what an enemy our corrupt nature is unto us, in the well bearing of our Troubles;
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and how ingenious and skilfull wee are, to catch vp that which should hurt vs,
and how ingenious and skilful we Are, to catch up that which should hurt us,
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as children doe in handling kniues, or such like, and turne the edge of euery thing against our selues, which being with godly dexterity hādled, might singularly benefit vs. But oh,
as children do in handling knives, or such like, and turn the edge of every thing against our selves, which being with godly dexterity handled, might singularly benefit us But o,
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how slow and dull are we in taking hold vpon any such thing as might stay vs, quiet, resolue,
how slow and dull Are we in taking hold upon any such thing as might stay us, quiet, resolve,
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and comfort vs? Rare is that man who hath learned this wisedome, and giueth not place to the diuell, from whose malice it is, that in temptation all things seeme contrarie to that they be,
and Comfort us? Rare is that man who hath learned this Wisdom, and gives not place to the Devil, from whose malice it is, that in temptation all things seem contrary to that they be,
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because we looke vpon them with a troubled eye, and through a false glasse.
Because we look upon them with a troubled eye, and through a false glass.
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The instance here vsed by Gedeon, was meete to haue confirmed his faith, rather then to haue weakned it,
The instance Here used by Gideon, was meet to have confirmed his faith, rather then to have weakened it,
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if he had taken it aright.
if he had taken it aright.
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For if in their troubles before, and in the wildernesse, the outstretched arme of the Lord saued them,
For if in their Troubles before, and in the Wilderness, the outstretched arm of the Lord saved them,
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euen miraculously, whose worthinesse yet was as little as his to deserue it;
even miraculously, whose worthiness yet was as little as his to deserve it;
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then how could it hence follow, that now it was shortned, and weakned, so that it could not helpe him,
then how could it hence follow, that now it was shortened, and weakened, so that it could not help him,
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but was as present to vphold him? Againe, let men learne wisedom by this, in the vse of example of other men, that by their sides we strike not through the Lord by our vnthankfulnes.
but was as present to uphold him? Again, let men Learn Wisdom by this, in the use of Exampl of other men, that by their sides we strike not through the Lord by our unthankfulness.
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Salomon saith, Say not that their daies past are better then the present, this is follie.Solomon Says, Say not that their days passed Are better then the present, this is folly.
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Oh, say men, In the daies of our forefathers, what plentie, what seasonable times, what happie liuing there was? Why so? And yet if it had been so, they wanted many things of more precious nature, which we enioy:
O, say men, In the days of our Forefathers, what plenty, what seasonable times, what happy living there was? Why so? And yet if it had been so, they wanted many things of more precious nature, which we enjoy:
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and had their part in all our crosses too, famines, yet the people were but a few, pestilence, sword, and warre especially;
and had their part in all our Crosses too, famines, yet the people were but a few, pestilence, sword, and war especially;
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also ill seasons of droughts and wet:
also ill seasons of droughts and wet:
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vnlesse their murmuring be against God, for multiplying mankinde, what cause haue they else, to open their mouthes and complaine? But our vnthankfulnes for that wee enioy, causeth vs to be discontented in our selues for that we want,
unless their murmuring be against God, for multiplying mankind, what cause have they Else, to open their mouths and complain? But our unthankfulness for that we enjoy, Causes us to be discontented in our selves for that we want,
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and to grudge against God for partialitie;
and to grudge against God for partiality;
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And let their children see that they minde Gods matters with no lesse cheerefulnes and regard,
And let their children see that they mind God's matters with no less cheerfulness and regard,
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whereas if we compared things equally, we had ten times more cause of preferring the present condition, taking it with all hardnesse,
whereas if we compared things equally, we had ten times more cause of preferring the present condition, taking it with all hardness,
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as it is not to be denied but there is much.
as it is not to be denied but there is much.
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And so oft times doe the poore grudge against the wealthy, or rather against the Lord who made both, as Salomon saith.
And so oft times do the poor grudge against the wealthy, or rather against the Lord who made both, as Solomon Says.
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One repines that hee is rather a tenant, then a landlord: an vnderling, rather then a commander;
One repines that he is rather a tenant, then a landlord: an underling, rather then a commander;
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a deformed person, meanly accounted of, behind hand, diseased, rather then as such or such wealthie men, great, personable, honourable, before hand, healthfull.
a deformed person, meanly accounted of, behind hand, diseased, rather then as such or such wealthy men, great, personable, honourable, before hand, healthful.
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Consider as wel their wants as their endowments; their grace, as their other parts; the vse they make, and the account they must make of them;
Consider as well their Wants as their endowments; their grace, as their other parts; the use they make, and the account they must make of them;
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their troubles also which accompanie them, as well as their gifts and blessings:
their Troubles also which accompany them, as well as their Gifts and blessings:
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and so doing, thou shalt see, if not thy selfe equall, (for God is the author of such inequalitie,
and so doing, thou shalt see, if not thy self equal, (for God is the author of such inequality,
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and that in great wisedome) yet at least not so much inferiour; to bee sure, to haue cause to be more thankfull.
and that in great Wisdom) yet At least not so much inferior; to be sure, to have cause to be more thankful.
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But this (lastly) is not to be omitted;
But this (lastly) is not to be omitted;
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that Gedeon asking for the miracles which their fathers told them of, doth shew, that their fathers had according to the commandement of God, declared to their children the wonderous workes that he had done for them;
that Gideon asking for the Miracles which their Father's told them of, does show, that their Father's had according to the Commandment of God, declared to their children the wondrous works that he had done for them;
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and it seemeth also, that he had learned by them, to know and beleeue them.
and it seems also, that he had learned by them, to know and believe them.
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So must parents and children doe, the one should be able to tell, as we see in the Psalme;
So must Parents and children do, the one should be able to tell, as we see in the Psalm;
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and the other to hearken to the great workes of God, and not to fables: neither should tales of vaine things be told, as of Robinhood;
and the other to harken to the great works of God, and not to fables: neither should tales of vain things be told, as of Robinhood;
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nor the dregges and fragments of popery, and filthie reports of lewd actions, to corrupt their children;
nor the dregs and fragments of popery, and filthy reports of lewd actions, to corrupt their children;
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as too many parents doe, and hurt them as much this way as any other, who yet are not a few:
as too many Parents do, and hurt them as much this Way as any other, who yet Are not a few:
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but they should cause them to drinke in the water of life, by good instructions.
but they should cause them to drink in the water of life, by good instructions.
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And if parents pleade their owne inabilitie hereto, let them know, that the Ministery of the word is a special meane to supply that want:
And if Parents plead their own inability hereto, let them know, that the Ministry of the word is a special mean to supply that want:
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let them be diligent hearers themselues, and tell the same foorth to other, and stirre vp their children to doe so:
let them be diligent hearers themselves, and tell the same forth to other, and stir up their children to do so:
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that so by liniall descent, the knowledge and feare of God may be deriued to their posteritie;
that so by liniall descent, the knowledge and Fear of God may be derived to their posterity;
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that the Lord and his goodnesse to them, may be had in perpetuall remembrance.
that the Lord and his Goodness to them, may be had in perpetual remembrance.
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as either paine, sicknesse, or some such thing, or else inward feare, or the like.
as either pain, sickness, or Some such thing, or Else inward Fear, or the like.
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then they haue done their worldly affaires: and to this let their parents traine them;
then they have done their worldly affairs: and to this let their Parents train them;
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for else they will see light at a creuise, and wee know it quickly pricks that will be a thorne.
for Else they will see Light At a crevice, and we know it quickly pricks that will be a thorn.
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As they be framed vp and manured at first, so their soile will after either beare thornes and briars, or good fruites.
As they be framed up and manured At First, so their soil will After either bear thorns and briers, or good fruits.
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THE THIRTIE NINE SERMON ON THE SIXTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE THIRTIE NINE SERMON ON THE SIXTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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NOw followeth the third point in the diuision of these sixe verses, and that is, the words of the Angell to Gedeons sorrowfull answere, thus:
NOw follows the third point in the division of these sixe Verses, and that is, the words of the Angel to Gedeons sorrowful answer, thus:
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Whereas thou saist, that God shewed his power to your fathers in deliuering them by miracles, go thou armed by him with the like power,
Whereas thou Sayest, that God showed his power to your Father's in delivering them by Miracles, go thou armed by him with the like power,
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and thereby deliuer thou Israel out of the hands of the Midianites, and thereby thou shalt know that God is as able to doe great things now,
and thereby deliver thou Israel out of the hands of the midianites, and thereby thou shalt know that God is as able to do great things now,
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as well as before, yea and that he doth in like maner for his people euen now,
as well as before, yea and that he does in like manner for his people even now,
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as he did in ages past.
as he did in ages past.
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And to make his words of more authoritie with him, he addeth this interrogation, Haue not I sent thee? And we must know, that the calling of the Iudges is so diligently described, that we may vnderstand, that priuate men were not able to take in hand such great workes without authoritie from God,
And to make his words of more Authority with him, he adds this interrogation, Have not I sent thee? And we must know, that the calling of the Judges is so diligently described, that we may understand, that private men were not able to take in hand such great works without Authority from God,
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as to gather armies, and to take vp weapons against the mightie:
as to gather armies, and to take up weapons against the mighty:
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it was a matter of great difficultie and danger, and therefore God authorized them, as here he did Gedeon, and so hee did others;
it was a matter of great difficulty and danger, and Therefore God authorized them, as Here he did Gideon, and so he did Others;
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that they giuing credit thereto, might be heartned:
that they giving credit thereto, might be heartened:
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and therefore he saith, haue not I sent thee? And to returne to Gedeon; thus the Angel proued that God was with him,
and Therefore he Says, have not I sent thee? And to return to Gideon; thus the Angel proved that God was with him,
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if he made him able to deliuer Israel, which to doe was no lesse then to worke a miracle.
if he made him able to deliver Israel, which to doe was no less then to work a miracle.
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By this we all that feare God, are taught;
By this we all that Fear God, Are taught;
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that the times are not so hard, no not when we are in affliction, as we take them to be.
that the times Are not so hard, no not when we Are in affliction, as we take them to be.
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For either helpe is neerer to vs, then we are aware, (as it was here with Gedeon) or we make our trouble seeme greater then it is in it selfe, by aggrauating it,
For either help is nearer to us, then we Are aware, (as it was Here with Gideon) or we make our trouble seem greater then it is in it self, by aggravating it,
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when yet wee might see, that it either is not so great as it seemes, or might be many waies greater;
when yet we might see, that it either is not so great as it seems, or might be many ways greater;
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And yet that they might see their weaknes in beleeuing, Christ raised him vp, which they thought impossible In all these,
And yet that they might see their weakness in believing, christ raised him up, which they Thought impossible In all these,
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and in Gedeon, wee may cleerely see our faces as in a glasse.
and in Gideon, we may clearly see our faces as in a glass.
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or we haue greater comforts elsewhere, which were able to asswage our sorrowes, if wee did not ouerwhelme our hearts with immoderate heauinesse, which driueth away all comfort from vs. And therefore when wee are sad and heauy through wants and crosses, this lesson should be well learned before of vs, that for all this the Lord is with vs,
or we have greater comforts elsewhere, which were able to assuage our sorrows, if we did not overwhelm our hearts with immoderate heaviness, which Driveth away all Comfort from us And Therefore when we Are sad and heavy through Wants and Crosses, this Lesson should be well learned before of us, that for all this the Lord is with us,
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and he is good to vs: for euen so haue other our good fathers been before vs perswaded in their afflictions;
and he is good to us: for even so have other our good Father's been before us persuaded in their afflictions;
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and though they haue now an end of all such languishing feares, dolefull doubts, and troublesome thoughts;
and though they have now an end of all such languishing fears, doleful doubts, and troublesome thoughts;
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yet in their time they had their part in them as we still haue, and we shall haue an end of them,
yet in their time they had their part in them as we still have, and we shall have an end of them,
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and rest from them, as they now doe. There hath no temptations taken vs, but such as appertaine to man:
and rest from them, as they now do. There hath no temptations taken us, but such as appertain to man:
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and God is faithfull, who will not suffer vs to be tempted aboue that we be able, but will euen giue the issue with the temptation, that wee may be able to beare it.
and God is faithful, who will not suffer us to be tempted above that we be able, but will even give the issue with the temptation, that we may be able to bear it.
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And therfore, as our Sauiour said to his Apostles, when their hearts were troubled beyond measure for his bodily departing from them;
And Therefore, as our Saviour said to his Apostles, when their hearts were troubled beyond measure for his bodily departing from them;
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Let not your hearts be troubled; Let not your hearts be troubled;
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beleeue in God, and beleeue in me, that I can helpe you still, and will be with you: believe in God, and believe in me, that I can help you still, and will be with you:
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so should wee doe, that is, not looke with both eyes vpon our afflictions, but with one eye vpon his constant loue and assured promises,
so should we do, that is, not look with both eyes upon our afflictions, but with one eye upon his constant love and assured promises,
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yea and settle our hope therein more throughly, by saying (as God commandeth) hath not he bidden vs doe so? euen as the Angell saith to Gedeon about conquering the Midianites, haue not I sent thee? So the two Disciples that went from Ierusalem to Emaus,
yea and settle our hope therein more thoroughly, by saying (as God commands) hath not he bidden us doe so? even as the Angel Says to Gideon about conquering the midianites, have not I sent thee? So the two Disciples that went from Ierusalem to Emaus,
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when our Sauiour went into their companie in the way, bewraied their vnbeliefe concerning his resurrection that day.
when our Saviour went into their company in the Way, bewrayed their unbelief Concerning his resurrection that day.
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This day, they say, hee should haue risen againe, but because they heard not of it, they did not think that there was any such thing.
This day, they say, he should have risen again, but Because they herd not of it, they did not think that there was any such thing.
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But did not our Sauiour shew them their fault, so as they saw it? for they knew that it was euen he who they said should haue risen againe that day. But did not our Saviour show them their fault, so as they saw it? for they knew that it was even he who they said should have risen again that day.
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Of Mary and Martha the like may be said: who were both beleeuers in Christ, and beloued of him;
Of Marry and Martha the like may be said: who were both believers in christ, and Beloved of him;
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yet when Christ went about to raise vp Lazarus, and to that end asked them where they laid him, did they not shew that they thought it could not be now done, and therefore answered;
yet when christ went about to raise up Lazarus, and to that end asked them where they laid him, did they not show that they Thought it could not be now done, and Therefore answered;
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Lord, by this time he stinketh, for he hath been dead foure daies: Lord, by this time he stinketh, for he hath been dead foure days:
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as he thought him to be:
as he Thought him to be:
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For in a crosse, especially if it bee any thing smartie and sharpe, although we gaue testimonie of our faith before, and that with ioyfulnes;
For in a cross, especially if it be any thing smartie and sharp, although we gave testimony of our faith before, and that with ioyfulnes;
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yet now in the triall of vs, how poorely are wee armed to goe through it,
yet now in the trial of us, how poorly Are we armed to go through it,
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and perswaded of the good issue of it? Doe we not hang downe the head and faint,
and persuaded of the good issue of it? Do we not hang down the head and faint,
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and say within our selues, this crosse will be our vndoing? And againe, it cannot turne to our good,
and say within our selves, this cross will be our undoing? And again, it cannot turn to our good,
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neither could any haue been so vnwelcome to vs. For example, if wee be depriued of our deare companion in mariage,
neither could any have been so unwelcome to us For Exampl, if we be deprived of our deer Companion in marriage,
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or lose some round summe of money, or be otherwise impaired in our wealth, or vnder some strange paine;
or loose Some round sum of money, or be otherwise impaired in our wealth, or under Some strange pain;
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doe we say, as in time of peace, in meeknes of spirit, the Lord who loueth vs, hath done this for our good? euen he that cannot suffer the winde to blow vpon vs, hath sent it? Doe we say, It must be thus,
do we say, as in time of peace, in meekness of Spirit, the Lord who loves us, hath done this for our good? even he that cannot suffer the wind to blow upon us, hath sent it? Do we say, It must be thus,
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and is expedient for vs? It is long first (I feare) and full faintly done,
and is expedient for us? It is long First (I Fear) and full faintly done,
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if we doe it at length, and few attaine thereto.
if we do it At length, and few attain thereto.
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And yet, doe wee not see in these and the like, the marueilous hand of God,
And yet, do we not see in these and the like, the marvelous hand of God,
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how hee sendeth light in darknesse, ioy in heauines, and as it were, life in death? Doth not God bring vs through them, otherwise then wee looked for,
how he sends Light in darkness, joy in heaviness, and as it were, life in death? Does not God bring us through them, otherwise then we looked for,
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and doth he not make vs see, and afterward acknowledge, that such affliction was good for vs? Euen as he said to Gedeon here, doth the Midianites oppressing of you seeme impossible to be auoided? Behold then,
and does he not make us see, and afterwards acknowledge, that such affliction was good for us? Eve as he said to Gideon Here, does the midianites oppressing of you seem impossible to be avoided? Behold then,
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euen thou shalt doe that which seemeth impossible, and shalt subdue and ouercome them. Thus wee see how we should make our profit of this answere.
even thou shalt do that which seems impossible, and shalt subdue and overcome them. Thus we see how we should make our profit of this answer.
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Gedeon receiuing this answere from the Angell, that he should deliuer Israel, doth now in this fourth point aske of the Angell, by what meanes hee shall do so great a matter. Gideon receiving this answer from the Angel, that he should deliver Israel, does now in this fourth point ask of the Angel, by what means he shall do so great a matter.
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For these words, by diligent considering of them, we find not to be spoken doubtingly, as before, but as inquiring, and asking a question:
For these words, by diligent considering of them, we find not to be spoken doubtingly, as before, but as inquiring, and asking a question:
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as if he should say, I doubt not but that shall be done which is promised,
as if he should say, I doubt not but that shall be done which is promised,
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but I aske by what meanes it shall be brought to passe.
but I ask by what means it shall be brought to pass.
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For hee sheweth that he is not of ability, seeing, he was but of a poore family in the halfe tribe of Manasseh, which was also meane, not mighty as some other,
For he shows that he is not of ability, seeing, he was but of a poor family in the half tribe of Manasses, which was also mean, not mighty as Some other,
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and also for that he was the least in his fathers house.
and also for that he was the least in his Father's house.
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His meaning was, that he maruailes that he should deliuer Israel, seeing he wanted all things which were required to so great a worke.
His meaning was, that he marvels that he should deliver Israel, seeing he wanted all things which were required to so great a work.
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For warre could not be taken in hand by a poore man, and one of a meane condition, such an one as he knew himselfe to be, seeing riches and power,
For war could not be taken in hand by a poor man, and one of a mean condition, such an one as he knew himself to be, seeing riches and power,
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and authority especially, were required thereto.
and Authority especially, were required thereto.
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And if it be asked whither Gedeon offended in mouing this question, seeing Sarah, and Zachariah were reproued for the like question asking:
And if it be asked whither Gideon offended in moving this question, seeing Sarah, and Zachariah were reproved for the like question asking:
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I am sure, that so Abraham and the Virgin Mary asked the like, and were not reproued, as neither Gedeon was here;
I am sure, that so Abraham and the Virgae Marry asked the like, and were not reproved, as neither Gideon was Here;
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Neither was it the mouing of the question that was found fault with:
Neither was it the moving of the question that was found fault with:
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but the doubtfull minde with which it was moued, and therefore they two doubting, were found fault with, that is, Zacharias and Sarah; Abraham and Mary were not;
but the doubtful mind with which it was moved, and Therefore they two doubting, were found fault with, that is, Zacharias and Sarah; Abraham and Marry were not;
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neither therefore Gedeon, as appeareth by the answere of the Angell, who reproued him not; but answered his question.
neither Therefore Gideon, as appears by the answer of the Angel, who reproved him not; but answered his question.
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And by this we may learne, that as questions moued with doubting of that which the Scripture resolueth vs of, is euill,
And by this we may Learn, that as questions moved with doubting of that which the Scripture resolveth us of, is evil,
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so to moue questions where we are ignorant, of weighty points which we would be resolued of, is commendable, in all matters that tends to edification,
so to move questions where we Are ignorant, of weighty points which we would be resolved of, is commendable, in all matters that tends to edification,
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and most of all in and about those which are most necessary;
and most of all in and about those which Are most necessary;
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as Paul himselfe and the Iailer, before their conuersion, and after they began to looke after their saluation, did so;
as Paul himself and the Jailer, before their conversion, and After they began to look After their salvation, did so;
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to wit, asked questions about it.
to wit, asked questions about it.
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And to be slacke and backward in seeking of resolution, in such cases where we are ignorant,
And to be slack and backward in seeking of resolution, in such cases where we Are ignorant,
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and haue cause to inquire and aske, is in no wise to be liked, but rather threatens great hurt and danger:
and have cause to inquire and ask, is in no wise to be liked, but rather threatens great hurt and danger:
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[ whereof more might be said;
[ whereof more might be said;
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but occasion hath bin already offered to speake of this duty (of seeking relation in doubtfull cases, both in opinion and conscience) before. ]
but occasion hath been already offered to speak of this duty (of seeking Relation in doubtful cases, both in opinion and conscience) before. ]
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The Angell answeres him without rebuking him, and satisfieth him in that which he demanded, (that is,
The Angel answers him without rebuking him, and Satisfieth him in that which he demanded, (that is,
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how he should be able to doe such a worke:) saying;
how he should be able to do such a work:) saying;
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howsoeuer in warre ordinarily taken in hand, riches, power and care requisite, yet in this, my power without them, shall suffice:
howsoever in war ordinarily taken in hand, riches, power and care requisite, yet in this, my power without them, shall suffice:
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for thou shall saue Israel, not by them, but by my power, because I will be with thee,
for thou shall save Israel, not by them, but by my power, Because I will be with thee,
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and by the strength that I will giue thee.
and by the strength that I will give thee.
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And so God answered Moses when he sent him to Pharaoh to deliuer his people out of Egypt:
And so God answered Moses when he sent him to Pharaoh to deliver his people out of Egypt:
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Many thinke this true that I say, of murther, adulterie, idolatrie, and such like.
Many think this true that I say, of murder, adultery, idolatry, and such like.
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& to Iosua in like manner, when he should lead the children of Israel after him, into the lande of promise.
& to Iosua in like manner, when he should led the children of Israel After him, into the land of promise.
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And so Gedeon here was satisfied, especially by these words of the Angell, to wit, that he should smite Midian as if they were but one man,
And so Gideon Here was satisfied, especially by these words of the Angel, to wit, that he should smite Midian as if they were but one man,
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euen as it was all one, for the Lord to destroy one, as it was tenne hundred thousand.
even as it was all one, for the Lord to destroy one, as it was tenne hundred thousand.
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And this came to passe when the Midianites slue one an other.
And this Come to pass when the midianites slew one an other.
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So that in vsing meanes to serue Gods prouidence, we doe well, when we see God his meaning to be, that we should do so:
So that in using means to serve God's providence, we do well, when we see God his meaning to be, that we should do so:
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but alway with this caueat, that we take heed of Asa his sin, who is said to haue made his Physitians his God, by seeking to them and trusting in them, not seeking God [ in them.
but always with this caveat, that we take heed of Asa his since, who is said to have made his Physicians his God, by seeking to them and trusting in them, not seeking God [ in them.
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But let vs euer beware least we grow to that profanenes which we read of in that cursed Rabshaketh; I meane, to iustle God out from our enterprises, saying as he did, Counsell and strength are for the warre;
But let us ever beware lest we grow to that profaneness which we read of in that cursed Rabshakeh; I mean, to justle God out from our enterprises, saying as he did, Counsel and strength Are for the war;
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and so not to trust in the Lord our God. ]
and so not to trust in the Lord our God. ]
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This speech here vttered by the Angell to Gedeon, [ I will be with thee ] the Lord vseth oft times,
This speech Here uttered by the Angel to Gideon, [ I will be with thee ] the Lord uses oft times,
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and not alwaies in the same particuler meaning:
and not always in the same particular meaning:
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sometime it is vnderstood of some outward blessing or deliuerance, as he meant to Ioshua, in saying, I will be with thee against thine enemies,
sometime it is understood of Some outward blessing or deliverance, as he meant to Ioshua, in saying, I will be with thee against thine enemies,
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and bring thee into the land of promise: sometime of the inward and speciall grace of God, to guide and comfort his withall;
and bring thee into the land of promise: sometime of the inward and special grace of God, to guide and Comfort his withal;
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as to Mary, Luk. 1. 28. and sometime both, as to Iacob when hee dreamed by the way of Aram, God spake to him,
as to Marry, Luk. 1. 28. and sometime both, as to Iacob when he dreamed by the Way of Aram, God spoke to him,
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and said to him, I will be with thee;
and said to him, I will be with thee;
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meaning it both of his grace that he would giue him to vphold him, and also of other helpe;
meaning it both of his grace that he would give him to uphold him, and also of other help;
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as in the next words which he addeth there, he doth more particulerly declare, saying; I will keep thee whither soeuer thou goest;
as in the next words which he adds there, he does more particularly declare, saying; I will keep thee whither soever thou goest;
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whereby he meaneth, that hee would bee with him to deliuer him from outward enemies till hee should inherit the land which he promised him.
whereby he means, that he would be with him to deliver him from outward enemies till he should inherit the land which he promised him.
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The words are to be vnderstood in this place in the first sense, namely of deliuering the Midianites into the hands of Gedeon: though I denie not,
The words Are to be understood in this place in the First sense, namely of delivering the midianites into the hands of Gideon: though I deny not,
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but Gedeon obtained the latter also, as well as the former.
but Gideon obtained the latter also, as well as the former.
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And this should teach vs, that if God haue promised to any of his, who beleeue vnto saluation, his power, protection,
And this should teach us, that if God have promised to any of his, who believe unto salvation, his power, protection,
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and helping hand in any outward troubles, they may and ought to beleeue, that he will doe, as hee hath promised.
and helping hand in any outward Troubles, they may and ought to believe, that he will do, as he hath promised.
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And as he shewed himselfe to be his, in this manner, so hee will vndoubtedly be with vs in this age, to helpe, deliuer,
And as he showed himself to be his, in this manner, so he will undoubtedly be with us in this age, to help, deliver,
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and giue successe to vs, as he hath alreadie done greater things for vs. But yet, seeing we vse to look too narrowly to Gods outward promises, that if they be not performed to vs to the full, we are readie to complaine;
and give success to us, as he hath already done greater things for us But yet, seeing we use to look too narrowly to God's outward promises, that if they be not performed to us to the full, we Are ready to complain;
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therefore know we this, that if he doe faile in any point of that which wee looke for, his promise being but conditionall, he will supplie all such wants by his grace spirituall, so as wee beleeue:
Therefore know we this, that if he do fail in any point of that which we look for, his promise being but conditional, he will supply all such Wants by his grace spiritual, so as we believe:
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as patience, contentation, and confidence, which are farre more worth then if we enioyed the outward benefit it selfe.
as patience, contentation, and confidence, which Are Far more worth then if we enjoyed the outward benefit it self.
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For the spirituall includeth temporall, as reason in the soule of man containes the inferiour powers of motion, sense, growth, and life.
For the spiritual includeth temporal, as reason in the soul of man contains the inferior Powers of motion, sense, growth, and life.
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Sunder not those that God hath combined together.
Sunder not those that God hath combined together.
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If hee haue giuen vs his Christ, wee know he hath no greater things to denie vs,
If he have given us his christ, we know he hath not greater things to deny us,
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and much lesse he will smaller. And doubtlesse, for want of beleeuing the greater, wee faile sometimes of the smaller;
and much less he will smaller. And doubtless, for want of believing the greater, we fail sometime of the smaller;
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and that iustly, as a punishment of our dishonouring God by our distrust.
and that justly, as a punishment of our Dishonoring God by our distrust.
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Besides this, we may learne here, that the power of God communicated to vs, is sufficient to make vs doe and worke great things, farre aboue our reach and abilitie, in warre or in peace;
Beside this, we may Learn Here, that the power of God communicated to us, is sufficient to make us doe and work great things, Far above our reach and ability, in war or in peace;
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in persecution, also against sinne, the diuell, or whatsoeuer else:
in persecution, also against sin, the Devil, or whatsoever Else:
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as here, when God promised his power to Gedeon, he assured him, that euen he, a weake man, should bee able to subdue a mightie and great people.
as Here, when God promised his power to Gideon, he assured him, that even he, a weak man, should be able to subdue a mighty and great people.
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And when is this might giuen to men? euen when God calleth and appointeth them to any seruice that shal require and stand in need thereof.
And when is this might given to men? even when God calls and appoints them to any service that shall require and stand in need thereof.
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As now Gedeon being called to this ouercomming of the Midianites, he was furnished with the gifts he had not before;
As now Gideon being called to this overcoming of the midianites, he was furnished with the Gifts he had not before;
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as wisedome, courage, strength, and faith in particuler promise of assistance and victorie.
as Wisdom, courage, strength, and faith in particular promise of assistance and victory.
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And therefore by it hee is said to haue been made strong, and of a weake man, valiant in battell.
And Therefore by it he is said to have been made strong, and of a weak man, valiant in battle.
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Heb. 11. So hee enabled Paul to beleeue the promise of standing by him and bearing him out, at sundrie times before his enemies:
Hebrew 11. So he enabled Paul to believe the promise of standing by him and bearing him out, At sundry times before his enemies:
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whereby hee wrought such a worke, as none but an Apostolicall spirit could worke.
whereby he wrought such a work, as none but an Apostolical Spirit could work.
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For though the Hebrew letter (•) be so taken sometime, yet very rarely:
For though the Hebrew Letter (•) be so taken sometime, yet very rarely:
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And euen still the like courage, cheerefulnes, hope, gifts, he giues to such Ministers of his, whom he meanes to vse to the great ends mentioned, I meane to bring many to Christ, Act. 26. and Ephes. 4. which he denieth to them whom he calleth not,
And even still the like courage, cheerfulness, hope, Gifts, he gives to such Ministers of his, whom he means to use to the great ends mentioned, I mean to bring many to christ, Act. 26. and Ephesians 4. which he Denieth to them whom he calls not,
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and who beleeue not in him. So that they neuer shall be able to compasse that which the other shall.
and who believe not in him. So that they never shall be able to compass that which the other shall.
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So had Moses, and the Apostles, as their place and occasions offered, did require.
So had Moses, and the Apostles, as their place and occasions offered, did require.
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And so may and ought wee to be perswaded, that how vnfit and vnworthie soeuer we are and feele our selues to be,
And so may and ought we to be persuaded, that how unfit and unworthy soever we Are and feel our selves to be,
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if the Lord call vs to any estate or dutie, he will arme vs against all difficulties, toile and tediousnesse therein.
if the Lord call us to any estate or duty, he will arm us against all difficulties, toil and tediousness therein.
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The Lord doth not lay heauie burthens vpon men, and giue them weake shoulders:
The Lord does not lay heavy burdens upon men, and give them weak shoulders:
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but dealeth out to euery member his measure, according to the vse and seruice which belongs to it:
but deals out to every member his measure, according to the use and service which belongs to it:
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a double spirit to Elisha aboue Eliah, according to his double neede.
a double Spirit to Elisha above Elijah, according to his double need.
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Euen as we see the gift of strength is giuen to the armes and shoulders in mans body,
Eve as we see the gift of strength is given to the arms and shoulders in men body,
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because they serue for the strongest vse.
Because they serve for the Strongest use.
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And so, because he knoweth the difficulties both within and without, which a godly Christian shall meete with,
And so, Because he Knoweth the difficulties both within and without, which a godly Christian shall meet with,
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therefore he leaues him not to sinke vnder them, but giues him faith, and enables him by that to ouercome, not one or a few,
Therefore he leaves him not to sink under them, but gives him faith, and enables him by that to overcome, not one or a few,
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but the world, that is all.
but the world, that is all.
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And as our Sauiour speakes, Hath the Lord so clothed the grasse, the creatures, and will he not much more prouide for his people? So by the like argument, hath God giuen euery creature,
And as our Saviour speaks, Hath the Lord so clothed the grass, the creatures, and will he not much more provide for his people? So by the like argument, hath God given every creature,
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euen the beasts, some one gift or other, according to the neede thereof, to it own preseruation,
even the beasts, Some one gift or other, according to the need thereof, to it own preservation,
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as swiftnes to the small, strength to the great, to some one kinde of armour, to some another;
as swiftness to the small, strength to the great, to Some one kind of armour, to Some Another;
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and shall he faile in the necessarie furnishing of his people with that grace, without which they should not be able to attaine the end of their redemption and election? No doubtlesse.
and shall he fail in the necessary furnishing of his people with that grace, without which they should not be able to attain the end of their redemption and election? No doubtless.
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But here is a two-fold obiection:
But Here is a twofold objection:
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First, many who zealously desire to doe good in the Church, or otherwise, yet want gifts.
First, many who zealously desire to do good in the Church, or otherwise, yet want Gifts.
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Answ. It is not euery mans part to iudge aright of another mans gifts:
Answer It is not every men part to judge aright of Another men Gifts:
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for gifts which may seeme meane to vs, may be mightie through the blessing of God concurring to effect great matters.
for Gifts which may seem mean to us, may be mighty through the blessing of God concurring to Effect great matters.
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Againe, I say, if God giue but small sufficiencie and gifts, he requireth but a proportioned worke and seruice:
Again, I say, if God give but small sufficiency and Gifts, he requires but a proportioned work and service:
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for he exacts not that vantage of him who hath but one talent, which he doth of another who hath fiue.
for he exacts not that vantage of him who hath but one talon, which he does of Another who hath fiue.
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To the second obiection, that many whose gifts are great, doe little good. I answere: Their sinne is the greater, but that hinders not that doctrine;
To the second objection, that many whose Gifts Are great, do little good. I answer: Their sin is the greater, but that hinders not that Doctrine;
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for though all whom God sets on worke shall bee fitted, yet not contrarily, if he appoint them not to the worke, neither call them to it.
for though all whom God sets on work shall be fitted, yet not contrarily, if he appoint them not to the work, neither call them to it.
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Vers. 17. And he answered him, I pray thee, if I haue found fauour in thy sight,
Vers. 17. And he answered him, I pray thee, if I have found favour in thy sighed,
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then shew me a signe that thou talkest with me. then show me a Signen that thou talkest with me.
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Vers. 18. Depart not hence, I pray thee, vntill I come vnto thee and bring mine offering, and lay it before thee:
Vers. 18. Depart not hence, I pray thee, until I come unto thee and bring mine offering, and lay it before thee:
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and he said, I will tarrie vntill thou come againe. and he said, I will tarry until thou come again.
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Vers. 19. Then Gedeon went in, and made ready a Kid, and vnleauened bread of an Ephath of flower,
Vers. 19. Then Gideon went in, and made ready a Kid, and unleavened bred of an Ephath of flower,
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and put the flesh in a basket, and put the broath in a pot, and brought it out vnto him vnder the oake, and presented it. and put the Flesh in a basket, and put the broth in a pot, and brought it out unto him under the oak, and presented it.
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Vers. 20. And the Angell of the Lord said vnto him, Take the flesh and the vnleauened bread, and lay them vpon this stone,
Vers. 20. And the Angel of the Lord said unto him, Take the Flesh and the unleavened bred, and lay them upon this stone,
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and powre out the broath, and hee did so. and pour out the broth, and he did so.
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Vers. 21. Then the Angell of the Lord put foorth the end of the staffe that he held in his hand,
Vers. 21. Then the Angel of the Lord put forth the end of the staff that he held in his hand,
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and touched the flesh and the vnleauened bread, and there arose fire out of the stone,
and touched the Flesh and the unleavened bred, and there arose fire out of the stone,
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and consumed the flesh and the vnleauened bread; so the Angell of the Lord departed out of his sight. and consumed the Flesh and the unleavened bred; so the Angel of the Lord departed out of his sighed.
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Vers. 22. And when Gedeon perceiued that it was the Angell of the Lord, Gedeon then said;
Vers. 22. And when Gideon perceived that it was the Angel of the Lord, Gideon then said;
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Alas my Lord God, for because I haue seene an Angell of the Lord face to face, I shall dye. Alas my Lord God, for Because I have seen an Angel of the Lord face to face, I shall die.
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Vers. 23. And the Lord said vnto him, Peace be vnto thee: feare not, thou shalt not dye.
Vers. 23. And the Lord said unto him, Peace be unto thee: Fear not, thou shalt not die.
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Vers. 24. Then Gedeon made an Alter there vnto the Lord, and called it Iehouahshalem: vnto this day it is in Ophrah of the father of the Ezrites.
Vers. 24. Then Gideon made an Altar there unto the Lord, and called it Iehouahshalem: unto this day it is in Ophrah of the father of the Ezrites.
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OF the first of the foure things mentioned in the 11. verse, to wit, who should deliuer Israel out of the hands of the Midianites (which was Gedeon) wee haue heard:
OF the First of the foure things mentioned in the 11. verse, to wit, who should deliver Israel out of the hands of the midianites (which was Gideon) we have herd:
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now followeth the second, namely of the signe which Gedeon asked, by which he might know who he was who talked with him.
now follows the second, namely of the Signen which Gideon asked, by which he might know who he was who talked with him.
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To proceed therefore, Gedeon hauing a promise of so great a matter as the victorie, from the Angell, who spake to him;
To proceed Therefore, Gideon having a promise of so great a matter as the victory, from the Angel, who spoke to him;
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whom he tooke to be neither Angell nor God, but a man to vtter the words of God vnto him;
whom he took to be neither Angel nor God, but a man to utter the words of God unto him;
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he desires of him a signe, that he might not be deceiued with a fancie,
he Desires of him a Signen, that he might not be deceived with a fancy,
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but might know that he was such an one as could make good his word to him, that is, a man of God,
but might know that he was such an one as could make good his word to him, that is, a man of God,
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as hee tooke him to be.
as he took him to be.
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Here before I goe on further in the storie, I will stay a while by occasion of this speech of Gedeon. And let vs know, that which he did, in desiring this of the messenger, was meet for him to doe;
Here before I go on further in the story, I will stay a while by occasion of this speech of Gideon. And let us know, that which he did, in desiring this of the Messenger, was meet for him to do;
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for it behoued him to trie the spirits, whether they were of God or no. For an euill spirit can change himselfe into an Angell of light.
for it behooved him to try the spirits, whither they were of God or no. For an evil Spirit can change himself into an Angel of Light.
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And this is especially to be done, when any thing is vrged vpon vs that is doubtfull,
And this is especially to be done, when any thing is urged upon us that is doubtful,
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and which may seeme vnlawfull to be done.
and which may seem unlawful to be done.
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For there a man may not easily assent, vnlesse he be perswaded that such a thing is from God.
For there a man may not Easily assent, unless he be persuaded that such a thing is from God.
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Excellent and commendable are the examples of Manoah, Cornelius, the men of Beroea, for this wisedome.
Excellent and commendable Are the Examples of Manoah, Cornelius, the men of Beroea, for this Wisdom.
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And this is to teach vs, that we ought to haue the like scruple, and make the like question,
And this is to teach us, that we ought to have the like scruple, and make the like question,
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when any thing doubtfull is vrged vpon vs, that for no mans pleasure, nor by example of any, we be led;
when any thing doubtful is urged upon us, that for no men pleasure, nor by Exampl of any, we be led;
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but to proue all things by the waights of the Sanctuarie, which is the word of God:
but to prove all things by the weights of the Sanctuary, which is the word of God:
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that so wee may be satisfied.
that so we may be satisfied.
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And if in the mouth of two or three witnesses that bee confirmed which is brought vnto vs, wee are there to rest:
And if in the Mouth of two or three Witnesses that be confirmed which is brought unto us, we Are there to rest:
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and that should be enough to vs;
and that should be enough to us;
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but as for miracles or signes now, that it is the truth which is taught vs, we are not to seeke or aske for any.
but as for Miracles or Signs now, that it is the truth which is taught us, we Are not to seek or ask for any.
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And the like we are to doe in all our troubles and feares, and not to fetch comfort from conceit,
And the like we Are to do in all our Troubles and fears, and not to fetch Comfort from conceit,
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or the spirit without the word, or from any thing else, which is but a false ground.
or the Spirit without the word, or from any thing Else, which is but a false ground.
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And this wise regard in Gedeon, to deale sure in so weightie a case, and not rashly to depend vpon a bare mans word for the effecting of so great a work,
And this wise regard in Gideon, to deal sure in so weighty a case, and not rashly to depend upon a bore men word for the effecting of so great a work,
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as hee knew none but God could enable him vnto:
as he knew none but God could enable him unto:
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laieth greatly to our charge, who in matters of farre greater weight, doe yet deale farre more loosely and slenderly then he did in this.
Layeth greatly to our charge, who in matters of Far greater weight, do yet deal Far more loosely and slenderly then he did in this.
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The wise man saith, The foole beleeueth euery thing ▪ meaning euery thing, which hee desireth and would faine haue, he beleeueth,
The wise man Says, The fool Believeth every thing ▪ meaning every thing, which he Desires and would feign have, he Believeth,
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and is easily perswaded of it that it is so as he would haue it, though he haue nothing of moment and good ground to shew for it.
and is Easily persuaded of it that it is so as he would have it, though he have nothing of moment and good ground to show for it.
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Among men it is counted a signe of great folly to deale thus rawly in things onely concerning our temporall estate,
Among men it is counted a Signen of great folly to deal thus rawly in things only Concerning our temporal estate,
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and to rest vpon euery mans word and report, yea though it be but ambigious and obscurely vttered:
and to rest upon every men word and report, yea though it be but ambiguous and obscurely uttered:
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and the reason is good, why it is so:
and the reason is good, why it is so:
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they who doe so, giue euery man aduantage to ouerreach, abuse, deceiue, and wrong them, besides the great controuersies and contentions, suites and charge, which they procure to themselues needlesly thereby.
they who do so, give every man advantage to overreach, abuse, deceive, and wrong them, beside the great controversies and contentions, suits and charge, which they procure to themselves needlessly thereby.
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But (to speake of weightier matters) what one among many counteth it his folly, to hold his saluation vpon sandie grounds and euidences,
But (to speak of Weightier matters) what one among many counteth it his folly, to hold his salvation upon sandy grounds and evidences,
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as vpon his owne good meanings and desires, vpon the good opinion that others conceiue of him, vpon some slight sorrow for sinne,
as upon his own good meanings and Desires, upon the good opinion that Others conceive of him, upon Some slight sorrow for sin,
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or confessing of it to God, also vpon his hearing of the word, vpon a blinde hope,
or confessing of it to God, also upon his hearing of the word, upon a blind hope,
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or vpon some good yet common fruites of hearing; as good speech, in some places, vpon taking liking of good people, liking the Ministerie,
or upon Some good yet Common fruits of hearing; as good speech, in Some places, upon taking liking of good people, liking the Ministry,
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or lending, and giuing some thing to the poore in their distresse:
or lending, and giving Some thing to the poor in their distress:
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these things are good indeed, and (I am perswaded) found to be in few,
these things Are good indeed, and (I am persuaded) found to be in few,
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but yet these are not to be taken for infallible tokens.
but yet these Are not to be taken for infallible tokens.
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Nay, concerning this waightie matter, men are willing to build the hope of their saluation, vpon the bare word of a Minister,
Nay, Concerning this weighty matter, men Are willing to built the hope of their salvation, upon the bore word of a Minister,
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though hee neuer saw sound reason for his so speaking, and assuring them thereof, but for that they haue been baptized,
though he never saw found reason for his so speaking, and assuring them thereof, but for that they have been baptised,
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and doe liue in the visible Church, neither haue they any thing out of the word of God to quiet and resolue themselues:
and do live in the visible Church, neither have they any thing out of the word of God to quiet and resolve themselves:
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whereas the triall of a mans state to Godward stands in this, that by the Scripture he can proue himself to be an happy person,
whereas the trial of a men state to Godward Stands in this, that by the Scripture he can prove himself to be an happy person,
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because the word hath humbled him, changed him, reformed him, and wrought in him faith in the promise,
Because the word hath humbled him, changed him, reformed him, and wrought in him faith in the promise,
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an earnest longing after that which is promised, and a waiting for it, till it be enioyed without wearinesse,
an earnest longing After that which is promised, and a waiting for it, till it be enjoyed without weariness,
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and an heartie desiring that other did so likewise, with such other. But of this much is written.
and an hearty desiring that other did so likewise, with such other. But of this much is written.
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To proceed further, Gedeon now hauing desired a signe for the confirming of his faith,
To proceed further, Gideon now having desired a Signen for the confirming of his faith,
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and thinking him to be, as I haue said, a man of God, desired him to stay till hee went and prepared for him,
and thinking him to be, as I have said, a man of God, desired him to stay till he went and prepared for him,
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as Abraham and other had done in the like case, and while he should refresh himselfe, he purposed to talke further with him about the signe.
as Abraham and other had done in the like case, and while he should refresh himself, he purposed to talk further with him about the Signen.
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And the things which he prepared for him, were both fit to be eaten as nourishment,
And the things which he prepared for him, were both fit to be eaten as nourishment,
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as also to serue for sacrifice, though the word signifieth both a gift, & an offering:
as also to serve for sacrifice, though the word signifies both a gift, & an offering:
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but for proofe that Gedeon brought not these things foorth to the man of God, (as hee tooke him to be) for sacrifice,
but for proof that Gideon brought not these things forth to the man of God, (as he took him to be) for sacrifice,
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but that he might be refreshed by them, hereby it may appeare, that he neither set vp any altar there,
but that he might be refreshed by them, hereby it may appear, that he neither Set up any altar there,
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as he did afterwards, to offer peace-offerings thereon; (reade verse 24.) neither did hee take the man to be God to consume it with fire.
as he did afterwards, to offer peace-offerings thereon; (read verse 24.) neither did he take the man to be God to consume it with fire.
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I haue set downe that meaning of the verse, which by weighing both, I take to be the truest.
I have Set down that meaning of the verse, which by weighing both, I take to be the Truest.
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And yet I denie not, but that the Angell vsed that meate, beside the expectation of Gedeon, he vsed it (I say) for a sacrifice,
And yet I deny not, but that the Angel used that meat, beside the expectation of Gideon, he used it (I say) for a sacrifice,
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as appeareth in the 21. verse, and thereby gaue the signe, which was before asked of him.
as appears in the 21. verse, and thereby gave the Signen, which was before asked of him.
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Both come to one end, for a sacrifice was the signe to Gedeon, whether first or last.
Both come to one end, for a sacrifice was the Signen to Gideon, whither First or last.
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The things that Gedeon brought are named in the 19. verse.
The things that Gideon brought Are nam in the 19. verse.
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According to the setting downe of these things, to wit, that Gedeon did, as Manoah did, that is;
According to the setting down of these things, to wit, that Gideon did, as Manoah did, that is;
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offer refreshing to the messenger, we are to know that the men of God were in former times in so great account with his people, that they were glad that might receiue them,
offer refreshing to the Messenger, we Are to know that the men of God were in former times in so great account with his people, that they were glad that might receive them,
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and as the manner then was, to make them stay to eate with them. And Abraham, as I said, did the like:
and as the manner then was, to make them stay to eat with them. And Abraham, as I said, did the like:
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euen so did Lot also, and they lost nothing thereby, as we may reade in the storie of them both.
even so did Lot also, and they lost nothing thereby, as we may read in the story of them both.
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The same did Gedeon here, who thought him to be an holy man, and therefore desired him to take some repast with him.
The same did Gideon Here, who Thought him to be an holy man, and Therefore desired him to take Some repast with him.
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This hospitality was vsed of the godly to strangers, according to the commandement of God in the Epistle to the Hebrewes, which is this;
This hospitality was used of the godly to Strangers, according to the Commandment of God in the Epistle to the Hebrews, which is this;
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Be not forgetfull to intertaine strangers. Be not forgetful to entertain Strangers.
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For they are sad in heart, and when they are regarded in strange places with kind and heartie welcome,
For they Are sad in heart, and when they Are regarded in strange places with kind and hearty welcome,
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as being commended thither by the Church of God, as it is meete they should, (for how else can they be knowne for such) it is a worthie fruite of loue in them that receiue them,
as being commended thither by the Church of God, as it is meet they should, (for how Else can they be known for such) it is a worthy fruit of love in them that receive them,
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and it maketh glad the hearts of the other, who are receiued of them.
and it makes glad the hearts of the other, who Are received of them.
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Much more (then) ought such kindnesse to be shewed to the •aithfull, that are knowne to vs, and are in wants.
Much more (then) ought such kindness to be showed to the •aithfull, that Are known to us, and Are in Wants.
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And they that shut vp their compassion from such, (when the prophane will be too forward that way, to their companions,
And they that shut up their compassion from such, (when the profane will be too forward that Way, to their Sodales,
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yea to their dogges) how dwelleth (as the Apostle speaketh) the loue of God in them? Not that hereby I approue of their rashnes, who to auoide vncharitablenes and vnmercifulnes, put no difference betweene such as they harbour,
yea to their Dogs) how dwells (as the Apostle speaks) the love of God in them? Not that hereby I approve of their rashness, who to avoid uncharitableness and unmercifulness, put no difference between such as they harbour,
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or relieue, which the Apostle precisely warneth vs of, in the Galath. 6. 10. that we aime especially at them that be of the same household and body, whom it most concernes vs to looke to, hauing charge of such poore giuen vs by Christ.
or relieve, which the Apostle precisely warneth us of, in the Galatians. 6. 10. that we aim especially At them that be of the same household and body, whom it most concerns us to look to, having charge of such poor given us by christ.
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Such as obserue not this, light vppon good persons by haphazard, as we say, and for the most part doe cast away their bread vpon the waters.
Such as observe not this, Light upon good Persons by haphazard, as we say, and for the most part do cast away their bred upon the waters.
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For many glozing hypocrites, with counterfeit faces and letters of testimonie, with some pretence of honestie, doe abuse good people, who repent them often of their forwardnes in receiuing such rangers and locusts, both Ministers and others.
For many glozing Hypocrites, with counterfeit faces and letters of testimony, with Some pretence of honesty, do abuse good people, who Repent them often of their forwardness in receiving such rangers and Locusts, both Ministers and Others.
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For besides their gifts, they haue drawne them by cunning flatterie, to lend them money,
For beside their Gifts, they have drawn them by cunning flattery, to lend them money,
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or shew them other curtesie answerable, and yet as deceiuers, haue left them in the lurch;
or show them other courtesy answerable, and yet as deceivers, have left them in the lurch;
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to teach them wisedome against afterwards. The like may be said of rash Suretiships, Commendatorie Letters, and the like to such,
to teach them Wisdom against afterwards. The like may be said of rash Suretyships, Commendatory Letters, and the like to such,
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as of whom we haue no pledge, to vse Salomons phrase.
as of whom we have no pledge, to use Solomon's phrase.
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Let Christians learne wisedome by this, and not vnder colour of pitie become a prey to such hypocrites,
Let Christians Learn Wisdom by this, and not under colour of pity become a prey to such Hypocrites,
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as make benefit to themselues of that their ranging course, and will be readie to recompense them with nought but derision and scorne for their simplicitie.
as make benefit to themselves of that their ranging course, and will be ready to recompense them with nought but derision and scorn for their simplicity.
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Though, I confesse, it is the safer extreme of the two, and the neerer to charity, to be credulous,
Though, I confess, it is the safer extreme of the two, and the nearer to charity, to be credulous,
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then too suspicious of them, as being vnknowne and strangers.
then too suspicious of them, as being unknown and Strangers.
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But as we learned in the former point, not to trust our selues without good proofe,
But as we learned in the former point, not to trust our selves without good proof,
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so (I trow) much lesse others, being not approued.
so (I trow) much less Others, being not approved.
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In these two verses is declared, how Gedeon was rewarded for his kindnes shewed to the man of God,
In these two Verses is declared, how Gideon was rewarded for his kindness showed to the man of God,
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as he tooke him to be:
as he took him to be:
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and how he seeking carefully to know the will of God, where it much concerned him,
and how he seeking carefully to know the will of God, where it much concerned him,
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and whereof hee doubted, hee was well satisfied and comforted thereby.
and whereof he doubted, he was well satisfied and comforted thereby.
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The Lord doth oft times requite their vnconscionablenesse that way:
The Lord does oft times requite their Unconstitutionableness that Way:
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For the meate which Gedeon brought him, being as the man commanded, laid on a rocke, he by diuine power brought fire out of the rocke,
For the meat which Gideon brought him, being as the man commanded, laid on a rock, he by divine power brought fire out of the rock,
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and burnt vp and consumed the flesh and vnleauened bread.
and burned up and consumed the Flesh and unleavened bred.
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Euen as Eliah called fire from heauen, and consumed the burnt offering, to the conuicting of the Baalites.
Eve as Elijah called fire from heaven, and consumed the burned offering, to the convicting of the Baalites.
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And as he for the cleerer manifesting of the miracle, powred much water vpon the burnt offering before it was consumed;
And as he for the clearer manifesting of the miracle, poured much water upon the burned offering before it was consumed;
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so did the Angell here cause the broth to be powred on the place, to moisten it, where the meate should be consumed,
so did the Angel Here cause the broth to be poured on the place, to moisten it, where the meat should be consumed,
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for the better manifesting of the miracle.
for the better manifesting of the miracle.
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And the like is said of Abel, Heb. 11. that by faith he obtained of God this reall testimonie of Gods approbation, that hee receiued his offering and signified the same,
And the like is said of Abel, Hebrew 11. that by faith he obtained of God this real testimony of God's approbation, that he received his offering and signified the same,
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as God vsed to doe, by consuming it, Gen. 4. By the like miraculous burning of it, Gedeon was confirmed, that the message which was brought him of his deliuering Israel was true, hee being knowne to bee the Lord Iehouah, who brought it.
as God used to do, by consuming it, Gen. 4. By the like miraculous burning of it, Gideon was confirmed, that the message which was brought him of his delivering Israel was true, he being known to be the Lord Jehovah, who brought it.
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And here let vs learne, first by this earnest seeking of Gedeon to know Gods will, in that hee was so answered, and satisfied:
And Here let us Learn, First by this earnest seeking of Gideon to know God's will, in that he was so answered, and satisfied:
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that wee neuer seeke to the Lord in vaine in desiring heartily to bee resolued of our doubts, or eased in our consciences.
that we never seek to the Lord in vain in desiring heartily to be resolved of our doubts, or eased in our Consciences.
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For it is true in the praying for these, as for other things, which the Apostle Iames saith, the prayer of a righteous man auaileth much,
For it is true in the praying for these, as for other things, which the Apostle James Says, the prayer of a righteous man avails much,
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if it be seruent. Oh to depend on God in our difficulties and doubtfull cases, if it be servent. O to depend on God in our difficulties and doubtful cases,
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and to vse the best meanes we can with confidence, and with an humble & quiet spirit,
and to use the best means we can with confidence, and with an humble & quiet Spirit,
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how much it aduantageth vs? And contrariwise, we may be troubled long enough, before we shall finde ease,
how much it advantageth us? And contrariwise, we may be troubled long enough, before we shall find ease,
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if we either vse any indirect or vnlawfull meanes, or if in the vse of the best we commit not our way to God, and depend vpon him.
if we either use any indirect or unlawful means, or if in the use of the best we commit not our Way to God, and depend upon him.
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Dauid in the 73. Psalme complaines greatly of a temptation which grew vpon him, and strongly assaulted him, to wit, That because they who feared not God, prospered outwardly more then himself did, David in the 73. Psalm complains greatly of a temptation which grew upon him, and strongly assaulted him, to wit, That Because they who feared not God, prospered outwardly more then himself did,
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therefore his estate was not so good as theirs, nor he beloued of God, so much as they:
Therefore his estate was not so good as theirs, nor he Beloved of God, so much as they:
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wherein, if God had not shewed him an issue, he being so vnable for the time to stay himselfe,
wherein, if God had not showed him an issue, he being so unable for the time to stay himself,
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whereby wee see how God rewardeth thē that receiue and make account of his true seruants and messengers.
whereby we see how God Rewardeth them that receive and make account of his true Servants and messengers.
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as in Ioel and other places it appeareth.
as in Joel and other places it appears.
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how had he been wearied and discomforted thereby? But hauing with good aduice weighed the matter in the ballances of the Sanctuarie, laying their and his estates together, what signification giueth he of a satisfied and quiet minde? How cleerely saw he his owne follie in grudging at their poore happinesse,
how had he been wearied and discomforted thereby? But having with good Advice weighed the matter in the balances of the Sanctuary, laying their and his estates together, what signification gives he of a satisfied and quiet mind? How clearly saw he his own folly in grudging At their poor happiness,
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or rather daintie miserie? And so as a man recouered out of a frantike passion,
or rather dainty misery? And so as a man recovered out of a frantic passion,
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and new come to himselfe, how freely doth he shame himselfe, calling himselfe foole, ignorant,
and new come to himself, how freely does he shame himself, calling himself fool, ignorant,
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and a beast for his so iudging, and then descry the dangerous condition of the vngodly,
and a beast for his so judging, and then descry the dangerous condition of the ungodly,
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as that they were set in slipperie places, for all their florishing? So great is the ioy which Gods people conceiue,
as that they were Set in slippery places, for all their flourishing? So great is the joy which God's people conceive,
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when they hauing conflicted long with doubts of minde, or sorrow of heart, either before forgiuenes enioyed, or after;
when they having conflicted long with doubts of mind, or sorrow of heart, either before forgiveness enjoyed, or After;
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they flee to God, either by prayer, as Hezekiah did, or hearing the word, reading, communicating their feares and griefes to such as can quiet them and pacifie their conscience:
they flee to God, either by prayer, as Hezekiah did, or hearing the word, reading, communicating their fears and griefs to such as can quiet them and pacify their conscience:
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as the example of Cornelius sending to Peter, and the Eunuch communicating with Philip, who went away reioycing, with sundrie others, doe witnesse? which should be sufficient to incourage them who suffer these sores to fester inwardly through concealing them,
as the Exampl of Cornelius sending to Peter, and the Eunuch communicating with Philip, who went away rejoicing, with sundry Others, do witness? which should be sufficient to encourage them who suffer these sores to fester inwardly through concealing them,
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and so to preuaile against thē, (through their negligence and fainting vnder them) to make their cases knowne in time:
and so to prevail against them, (through their negligence and fainting under them) to make their cases known in time:
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for if they can neither by prayer, fasting, hearing, &c. find comfort against their heauinesse, resolution in their doubts, strength against sinnes, direction for particuler duties and the like, their last refuge must be to repaire to them that can doe the part of an Ananias to Paul, or this Angell to Gedeon; I meane, bring to mind somewhat which might speake to the heart of them,
for if they can neither by prayer, fasting, hearing, etc. find Comfort against their heaviness, resolution in their doubts, strength against Sins, direction for particular duties and the like, their last refuge must be to repair to them that can do the part of an Ananias to Paul, or this Angel to Gideon; I mean, bring to mind somewhat which might speak to the heart of them,
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and restore them to good health and comfort againe. Which (doubtlesse) during the temptation, they could not feele.
and restore them to good health and Comfort again. Which (doubtless) during the temptation, they could not feel.
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But the folly of men, or their bashfulnes, or ignorance is great, who denie themselues the libertie which God alloweth them,
But the folly of men, or their bashfulness, or ignorance is great, who deny themselves the liberty which God alloweth them,
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and so procure the more sorrow to themselues. I speake of such, as may haue resolution, for seeking:
and so procure the more sorrow to themselves. I speak of such, as may have resolution, for seeking:
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whereas thousands cannot, who full gladly would make their benefit thereof. But here it is time to make an end.
whereas thousands cannot, who full gladly would make their benefit thereof. But Here it is time to make an end.
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THE FORTIETH SERMON ON THE SIXTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. HOW Gedeon was answered and satisfied about the signe he asked, wee haue heard:
THE FORTIETH SERMON ON THE SIXTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. HOW Gideon was answered and satisfied about the Signen he asked, we have herd:
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Now note wee further here, what a blessing and reward he obtained of God for his kindnesse and curtesie he shewed to the man,
Now note we further hear, what a blessing and reward he obtained of God for his kindness and courtesy he showed to the man,
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Gedeon, though he were driuen by the Midianites, euen neere to famine, and sore oppressed by thē,Gideon, though he were driven by the midianites, even near to famine, and soar oppressed by them,
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so that the forgoing of a little in that time of need and extremity, was more then a thousand times as much in the time of plentie;
so that the foregoing of a little in that time of need and extremity, was more then a thousand times as much in the time of plenty;
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yet euen then he did not withhold his liberalitie from this messenger of God.
yet even then he did not withhold his liberality from this Messenger of God.
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And what lost he by it? Nay, how infinitly did he gaine? So, Abraham doing this dutie, receiued for good men, Angels of God.
And what lost he by it? Nay, how infinitely did he gain? So, Abraham doing this duty, received for good men, Angels of God.
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So, that poore widow yeelding her mite to the Prophet of God, that is somewhat, euen of the little that she had, receiued great abundance for it.
So, that poor widow yielding her mite to the Prophet of God, that is somewhat, even of the little that she had, received great abundance for it.
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So, our Sauiour saith agreeably to this:
So, our Saviour Says agreeably to this:
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Whosoeuer shall giue vnto one of these little ones he meant such as beleeued in him, Whosoever shall give unto one of these little ones he meant such as believed in him,
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and were in the sight of the world, abiect to drinke but a cup of cold water onely, in the name of a Disciple, verely I say vnto you, he shall not lose his reward. But of this dutie before:
and were in the sighed of the world, abject to drink but a cup of cold water only, in the name of a Disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall not loose his reward. But of this duty before:
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this I adde by way of remembrance thereof. This intertainment is a part of liberalitie, and a fruite of the Spirit.
this I add by Way of remembrance thereof. This entertainment is a part of liberality, and a fruit of the Spirit.
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So any refreshing of the hearts of Gods Saints, is a worthie worke, and shall be regarded of God.
So any refreshing of the hearts of God's Saints, is a worthy work, and shall be regarded of God.
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I acknowledge that men must doe in this, as they may continue other duties which are imposed vpon them, about their own flesh and familie,
I acknowledge that men must do in this, as they may continue other duties which Are imposed upon them, about their own Flesh and family,
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but yet they must not vnder that colour be cold and backward in this dutie of loue, neglecting and letting passe such opportunities of doing good as are offered, for vncertainties to come.
but yet they must not under that colour be cold and backward in this duty of love, neglecting and letting pass such opportunities of doing good as Are offered, for uncertainties to come.
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As for them that waste much vpon lewd companie, play, gaming, whoring, drinking, they shall one day know to their cost, what it is to lash out,
As for them that waste much upon lewd company, play, gaming, whoring, drinking, they shall one day know to their cost, what it is to lash out,
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and spend the good blessings of God in such vnprofitable and hurtfull manner, whereby so many members of Christ might be relieued.
and spend the good blessings of God in such unprofitable and hurtful manner, whereby so many members of christ might be relieved.
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But for the intertaining and bestowing of a good part of mens goods in such manner as I here speake of,
But for the entertaining and bestowing of a good part of men's goods in such manner as I Here speak of,
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and commended, as Gedeon did, it is to receiue men for their mutuall good and edification,
and commended, as Gideon did, it is to receive men for their mutual good and edification,
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and not to euill and carnal ends.
and not to evil and carnal ends.
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And therfore that Christians, through selfeloue, or worldlinesse should be too fast handed, scantie and nigardly towards other their poore brethren, it sauours of small liking or ioy they haue in their communion of Saints,
And Therefore that Christians, through Self-love, or worldliness should be too fast handed, scanty and niggardly towards other their poor brothers, it savours of small liking or joy they have in their communion of Saints,
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or fruite of their profession, whatsoeuer loue to God they pretend.
or fruit of their profession, whatsoever love to God they pretend.
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For the practise of loue and mercie must approue our godlinesse to be sound, and not frothie.
For the practice of love and mercy must approve our godliness to be found, and not frothy.
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And yet this is apparent, that many a man saueth more by his vpright and conscionable walking and feare of God, (the which before hee made no conscience to mispend vpon his lusts,
And yet this is apparent, that many a man Saveth more by his upright and conscionable walking and Fear of God, (the which before he made no conscience to misspend upon his Lustiest,
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as many other doe) then would well serue them to allot and applie to good vses.
as many other doe) then would well serve them to allot and apply to good uses.
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But to returne, when the Angell had thus resolued Gedeon, by the signe mentioned, he departed from him;
But to return, when the Angel had thus resolved Gideon, by the Signen mentioned, he departed from him;
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which cleerely sheweth to what end he came vnto him.
which clearly shows to what end he Come unto him.
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Now as it falleth out oft times to Gods seruants, that the end of one trouble is the beginning of another, there ariseth a new trouble to Gedeon, after that he was deliuered out of the former doubt & danger.
Now as it falls out oft times to God's Servants, that the end of one trouble is the beginning of Another, there arises a new trouble to Gideon, After that he was Delivered out of the former doubt & danger.
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And in the next verse, it is shewed how hee was brought out of it, and in the 24. how hee giueth God thanks for it.
And in the next verse, it is showed how he was brought out of it, and in the 24. how he gives God thanks for it.
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His trouble was this, that he had seene an Angell of God, therefore he feared hee should die. And no maruell:
His trouble was this, that he had seen an Angel of God, Therefore he feared he should die. And no marvel:
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for wee shall reade in many places, that the old fathers, when they had seene God (as he might be seene,
for we shall read in many places, that the old Father's, when they had seen God (as he might be seen,
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or an Angel,) were sore terrified, and afraid that they should die.
or an Angel,) were soar terrified, and afraid that they should die.
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So in this vnperfit speech, saying, I haue seene an Angell of God ] hee ment,
So in this unperfect speech, saying, I have seen an Angel of God ] he meant,
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as we also must supplie it thus;
as we also must supply it thus;
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I shall die. So Iacob after he awoke, and perceiued the Lord to be present in the place, where he lay, and had dreamed that night; I shall die. So Iacob After he awoke, and perceived the Lord to be present in the place, where he lay, and had dreamed that night;
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was afraid, and said, The Lord was in this place, and I was not aware:
was afraid, and said, The Lord was in this place, and I was not aware:
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and hauing wrastled with the Angell, thinking that he had been a man, maruelled that he liued.
and having wrestled with the Angel, thinking that he had been a man, marveled that he lived.
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So when Manoah knew that it was an Angell of the Lord, that had spoken to him, he said to his wife;
So when Manoah knew that it was an Angel of the Lord, that had spoken to him, he said to his wife;
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wee shall surely die, seeing wee haue seene God.
we shall surely die, seeing we have seen God.
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So the people said to Moses on Mount Sinai, when God came downe, they were so afraid, that they desired Moses that he would intreate the Lord to speake no more to them in that manner, lest they should die.
So the people said to Moses on Mount Sinai, when God Come down, they were so afraid, that they desired Moses that he would entreat the Lord to speak no more to them in that manner, lest they should die.
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The reason of this feare in them, was sinne, that made them, as Adam, afraid of Gods voice after he had sinned, which before he reioyced aboue all things, to heare.
The reason of this Fear in them, was sin, that made them, as Adam, afraid of God's voice After he had sinned, which before he rejoiced above all things, to hear.
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And thus through the darkenesse which came of sinne, they not being able to abide the light of Gods presence, their consciences draue them to flie from God, who is almighty,
And thus through the darkness which Come of sin, they not being able to abide the Light of God's presence, their Consciences drove them to fly from God, who is almighty,
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and holy and pure, who can abide no vncleannesse, which all mortall men are full of:
and holy and pure, who can abide no uncleanness, which all Mortal men Are full of:
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so that euen they who were not tainted with wilfull sinning against God, esteemed it is present death to haue God present.
so that even they who were not tainted with wilful sinning against God, esteemed it is present death to have God present.
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As the good Prophet Esay testifier•, saying:
As the good Prophet Isaiah testifier•, saying:
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Woe is me, for I am vndone, because mine eies haue seene the Lord of Hoasts.
Woe is me, for I am undone, Because mine eyes have seen the Lord of Hosts.
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And though he confessed that hee was a man of poluted lipp•s, for the neerer men come to God, the lesse blemishes and smaller they see in themselues) yet we know that was indued with grace.
And though he confessed that he was a man of polluted lipp•s, for the nearer men come to God, the less blemishes and smaller they see in themselves) yet we know that was endued with grace.
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But this in him and others came of their iustly troubled conscience, vnsound and vnpure, seeing that God of himselfe by nature, is both the author of life and comfort,
But this in him and Others Come of their justly troubled conscience, unsound and unpure, seeing that God of himself by nature, is both the author of life and Comfort,
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and therefore not to be feared:
and Therefore not to be feared:
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and so was he now in his appearing to Gedeon in this place full of mercy and goodnesse,
and so was he now in his appearing to Gideon in this place full of mercy and Goodness,
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and in many things decclared the same vnto him, though he, when he knew that it was the Lord, was euen (as it were) brought out of himselfe, saying alas,
and in many things decclared the same unto him, though he, when he knew that it was the Lord, was even (as it were) brought out of himself, saying alas,
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because I haue seene an Angell of the Lord, face to face.
Because I have seen an Angel of the Lord, face to face.
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This teacheth what high reuerence we ought to haue God in, as oft as we come into his presence, where he hath promised more especially to appeare and be present,
This Teaches what high Reverence we ought to have God in, as oft as we come into his presence, where he hath promised more especially to appear and be present,
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namely, in the assemblies of his people;
namely, in the assemblies of his people;
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and to bee no otherwise affected, when wee thinke of him, and pray vnto him (but yet without terror) and by consequence euery where,
and to be no otherwise affected, when we think of him, and pray unto him (but yet without terror) and by consequence every where,
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because we haue learned, that he is euery where.
Because we have learned, that he is every where.
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And the rather wee should follow the examples of the seruants of God in this their reuerence before God, (and yet learning to resist immoderate feare) because of the contrary lightnesse and boldnesse of many in this point, doe not thinke of God in any sort,
And the rather we should follow the Examples of the Servants of God in this their Reverence before God, (and yet learning to resist immoderate Fear) Because of the contrary lightness and boldness of many in this point, do not think of God in any sort,
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as his Highnesse and Maiestie doth require. And yet I speake this euen of such as are not of the worst sort.
as his Highness and Majesty does require. And yet I speak this even of such as Are not of the worst sort.
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But as for the prophanenesse and brutishnesse of some, who are in a contrary extremity to Gedeon, and to all that walke in reuerence before God, it proceedeth from a farre worse cause then the most imagine, to wit, meere grosse ignorance, or infidelity:
But as for the profaneness and brutishness of Some, who Are in a contrary extremity to Gideon, and to all that walk in Reverence before God, it Proceedeth from a Far Worse cause then the most imagine, to wit, mere gross ignorance, or infidelity:
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as appeareth by their behauiour both in publike place, where God is more specially present, and in priuat, whither they resort for their pleasure and businesse.
as appears by their behaviour both in public place, where God is more specially present, and in private, whither they resort for their pleasure and business.
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In the one, they passe the time in sleeping, prating, laughing, gazing about, wandring of mind, and the like vnreuerence:
In the one, they pass the time in sleeping, prating, laughing, gazing about, wandering of mind, and the like unreverence:
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in the other in drunkennesse, wantonnesse, gaming, rotten and cursed speech and behauiour.
in the other in Drunkenness, wantonness, gaming, rotten and cursed speech and behaviour.
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So that the cause of this extreamitie in these, and or their so great vnreuerence, is no other then I haue said, the least of both which, ignorance I meane, prouoketh them not (we see) to deuotion (though Poperie shamelessely calles it the Mother thereof) but to diuelishnesse, and at length, to desparation.
So that the cause of this extremity in these, and or their so great unreverence, is no other then I have said, the least of both which, ignorance I mean, provoketh them not (we see) to devotion (though Popery shamelessly calls it the Mother thereof) but to diuelishnesse, and At length, to Desperation.
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For as here the contrary excesse in Gedeon arose from the beholding of God amisse, and the too much obseruing of his glory without his goodnesse:
For as Here the contrary excess in Gideon arose from the beholding of God amiss, and the too much observing of his glory without his Goodness:
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so the not reuerencing of God at all, either in his word or works, is the fruite of meere blindnesse and darkenesse and vnbeliefe.
so the not reverencing of God At all, either in his word or works, is the fruit of mere blindness and darkness and unbelief.
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But to returne, as the seruants of God, ought to carrie themselues in all high reuerence, in all places,
But to return, as the Servants of God, ought to carry themselves in all high Reverence, in all places,
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and specially in his worship by Prayer, the Word and Sacraments;
and specially in his worship by Prayer, the Word and Sacraments;
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so when we indeuour to doe thus, yet if we deepely thinke and consider of our owne vilenesse and wretchednesse,
so when we endeavour to do thus, yet if we deeply think and Consider of our own vileness and wretchedness,
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and of Gods greatnesse and glorious maiestie, out of the flesh and humane nature of Christ,
and of God's greatness and glorious majesty, out of the Flesh and humane nature of christ,
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and without applying his sufferings and obedience to vs by faith, we cannot be without danger and sense of swallowing vp, as Gedeon and other were.
and without applying his sufferings and Obedience to us by faith, we cannot be without danger and sense of swallowing up, as Gideon and other were.
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And not only so, but we are oft times ouercome and almost ouerwhelmed, when we doe the best wee can,
And not only so, but we Are oft times overcome and almost overwhelmed, when we do the best we can,
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and thinke of Christ as we are able, we are so easily led and carried by the spirit of bondage and feare.
and think of christ as we Are able, we Are so Easily led and carried by the Spirit of bondage and Fear.
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And therefore what may we thinke of the superstition in Poperie, which hath caused in the people such carnall feare of God and slauish terrors and seruile worship;
And Therefore what may we think of the Superstition in Popery, which hath caused in the people such carnal Fear of God and slavish terrors and servile worship;
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but that it is the bane and poison of infinite thousand people? because it is a doctrine that driueth to dispaire, leading men with horror of Gods wrath,
but that it is the bane and poison of infinite thousand people? Because it is a Doctrine that Driveth to despair, leading men with horror of God's wrath,
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but sheweth them no way to escape it which will stand them in any stead, iustling aside vnfained faith, which onely knits vs to God through Christ,
but shows them not Way to escape it which will stand them in any stead, justling aside unfeigned faith, which only knits us to God through christ,
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and causes vs to pray or draw neere to him, without astonishment, yea with much comfort.
and Causes us to pray or draw near to him, without astonishment, yea with much Comfort.
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But to leaue them, and to returne to the people of God, I grant that this is through want or weakenesse of faith, which I said of them:
But to leave them, and to return to the people of God, I grant that this is through want or weakness of faith, which I said of them:
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such want and weakenesse is oft times in the best of vs, or at least may be,
such want and weakness is oft times in the best of us, or At least may be,
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so that we are not priuiledged from it.
so that we Are not privileged from it.
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And this argueth our great sinne and corruption, and that our faith is neuer here perfect,
And this argue our great sin and corruption, and that our faith is never Here perfect,
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when it is at the best.
when it is At the best.
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The view, sense & experience hereof, and of feare and frighting, is notably and clearely discerned to be in vs, in thunder, lightning,
The view, sense & experience hereof, and of Fear and frighting, is notably and clearly discerned to be in us, in thunder, lightning,
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or some other apparent danger, when the presence of Gods glorious Maiestie presseth vs more neerely.
or Some other apparent danger, when the presence of God's glorious Majesty Presseth us more nearly.
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And though now we in this latter age of the world, are not to looke for such appearances of Christ and Angels in the shape of men,
And though now we in this latter age of the world, Are not to look for such appearances of christ and Angels in the shape of men,
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but are sent to Moses and the Prophets, and to search the Scriptures to know that, of and concerning God, which we haue need of,
but Are sent to Moses and the prophets, and to search the Scriptures to know that, of and Concerning God, which we have need of,
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yet in the former and first age both of them were; as in the forementioned examples of Abraham, Iacob: and Manoah is to be seene:
yet in the former and First age both of them were; as in the forementioned Examples of Abraham, Iacob: and Manoah is to be seen:
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and in that Vision of Esay, when he saw God sit in a throne, and with him Seraphins crying one to another, Holy, holy, holy, &c. The vse hereof is, that we daily by faith, with reuerence, approch to the throne of grace for forgiuenesse,
and in that Vision of Isaiah, when he saw God fit in a throne, and with him Seraphim crying one to Another, Holy, holy, holy, etc. The use hereof is, that we daily by faith, with Reverence, approach to the throne of grace for forgiveness,
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and thereby take holy confidence to our selues to goe out and in before the Lord in all seruice,
and thereby take holy confidence to our selves to go out and in before the Lord in all service,
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and to view and consider his workes of iudgement, without corrupt and terrible feare, and yet without vnseemely lightnesse and boldnesse;
and to view and Consider his works of judgement, without corrupt and terrible Fear, and yet without unseemly lightness and boldness;
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for this our good God, is a great God and a consuming fire, Heb. 12. And by this temperature, we shall be kept from extreamitie on both sides.
for this our good God, is a great God and a consuming fire, Hebrew 12. And by this temperature, we shall be kept from extremity on both sides.
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For as this estate driueth away lightnesse, so we may be assured, that we bee in best manner freed from the feare of Gods wrath iustly deserued by our sins, (while we hold fast our confidence and assurance of the pardon thereof, with the continual keeping them vnder, being forgiuen) wherby we shal be freed also from superstitious, carnal,
For as this estate Driveth away lightness, so we may be assured, that we be in best manner freed from the Fear of God's wrath justly deserved by our Sins, (while we hold fast our confidence and assurance of the pardon thereof, with the continual keeping them under, being forgiven) whereby we shall be freed also from superstitious, carnal,
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and superfluous feare, which, wheresoeuer it is, doth not a little distemper the mind, and make it vnfit for dutie. Iohn 14. 1.
and superfluous Fear, which, wheresoever it is, does not a little distemper the mind, and make it unfit for duty. John 14. 1.
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Now further besides this, seeing after Gedeons doubt answered by the Angell, this new trouble arose immediately, that he feared hee should haue died by seeing the Angell of God;
Now further beside this, seeing After Gedeons doubt answered by the Angel, this new trouble arose immediately, that he feared he should have died by seeing the Angel of God;
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we see how one trouble and griefe commeth in the necke of another to Gods seruants;
we see how one trouble and grief comes in the neck of Another to God's Servants;
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who if they should not haue deliuerances accordingly, should faint and not be able to goe vnder them.
who if they should not have Deliverances accordingly, should faint and not be able to go under them.
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Euen as we reade of Iob, that one message being ended of the losse of cattell, another commeth to him of the throwing down of his house by the winds,
Eve as we read of Job, that one message being ended of the loss of cattle, Another comes to him of the throwing down of his house by the winds,
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and the killing of his children.
and the killing of his children.
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And although there be intermission from trouble, God prouiding for his people, that they may not be discouraged,
And although there be intermission from trouble, God providing for his people, that they may not be discouraged,
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as if all should come at once, they must needs be;
as if all should come At once, they must needs be;
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If God would haue slaine vs (saith she) he would not haue said we should haue a sonne,
If God would have slain us (Says she) he would not have said we should have a son,
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yet their frailtie so requiring, he seeth it best that the rod be held ouer them euery while, and sometime make them smart;
yet their frailty so requiring, he sees it best that the rod be held over them every while, and sometime make them smart;
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and all little inough, to hold them within their bounds.
and all little enough, to hold them within their bounds.
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For we may all, euen the best, say with the Prophet, before we were afflicted, we went astray, but after we kept thy word.
For we may all, even the best, say with the Prophet, before we were afflicted, we went astray, but After we kept thy word.
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The vse hereof first is this, that seeing we are subiect, and lye open to trouble so many waies, wee nestle not our selues here below in any earthly delights,
The use hereof First is this, that seeing we Are Subject, and lie open to trouble so many ways, we nestle not our selves Here below in any earthly delights,
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so that we be vnwilling to heare of any change, but rather looke for it, and be armed against it;
so that we be unwilling to hear of any change, but rather look for it, and be armed against it;
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and so the smart that commeth thereby, shall not sting and astonish vs, as otherwise it will.
and so the smart that comes thereby, shall not sting and astonish us, as otherwise it will.
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And secondly, seeing God seeth it meete in his wisdome to exercise vs with many afflictions, he seeing that we haue need of them,
And secondly, seeing God sees it meet in his Wisdom to exercise us with many afflictions, he seeing that we have need of them,
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and all to the end that so he may the better hold vs vnder;
and all to the end that so he may the better hold us under;
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it is most absurd, that we should in any sort seeke to fulfill the lusts of our hearts, whereby wee multiply and bring further trouble vpon our liues.
it is most absurd, that we should in any sort seek to fulfil the Lustiest of our hearts, whereby we multiply and bring further trouble upon our lives.
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The other thing therefore which we may note here by Gedeon, is this, how soone our faith is ouerwhelmed by affliction.
The other thing Therefore which we may note Here by Gideon, is this, how soon our faith is overwhelmed by affliction.
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For though the Angell prooued it to him, to his good contentment, that he was the man which should deliuer Israel out of the oppression of the Midianites;
For though the Angel proved it to him, to his good contentment, that he was the man which should deliver Israel out of the oppression of the midianites;
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yet as though no such thing had been spoken to him, nor beleeued by him, by and by,
yet as though no such thing had been spoken to him, nor believed by him, by and by,
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as soone as he perceiued that he was an Angell with whom he spake, he thinking before that he was but a man of God,
as soon as he perceived that he was an Angel with whom he spoke, he thinking before that he was but a man of God,
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behold how he is troubled afresh. Although these two about which he was troubled, were contraries;
behold how he is troubled afresh. Although these two about which he was troubled, were contraries;
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to wit, the promise of God in the first; which hee doubted of; and his feare in this last by seeing his Angell.
to wit, the promise of God in the First; which he doubted of; and his Fear in this last by seeing his Angel.
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In the which to stay a while, seeing it is the point now in hand; we know he could not deliuer Israel, as he was told, and beleeued he should,
In the which to stay a while, seeing it is the point now in hand; we know he could not deliver Israel, as he was told, and believed he should,
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if he must die before the time came. And yet not considering what he said; he affirmed resolutely hee should die, when yet Israel was not deliuered:
if he must die before the time Come. And yet not considering what he said; he affirmed resolutely he should die, when yet Israel was not Delivered:
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euen so are we much dazled and vnsetled by affliction.
even so Are we much dazzled and unsettled by affliction.
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Much like to Martha, when her brother Lazarus was dead, and Iesus was come thither, she came mourning to him,
Much like to Martha, when her brother Lazarus was dead, and Iesus was come thither, she Come mourning to him,
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and said, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not been dead:
and said, Lord, if thou Hadst been Here, my brother had not been dead:
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but now I know also, said she, that whatsoeuer thou askest of God, he will giue it thee. but now I know also, said she, that whatsoever thou askest of God, he will give it thee.
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Wherein she testified, that he could, if it pleased him, raise him vp againe.
Wherein she testified, that he could, if it pleased him, raise him up again.
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And yet marke, when Iesus after that, went to the graue to raise him from death,
And yet mark, when Iesus After that, went to the graven to raise him from death,
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and bad them take away the stone, Martha stood by, forgetting what she had said before,
and bade them take away the stone, Martha stood by, forgetting what she had said before,
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and answered Iesus, as not belieuing that he could be raised to life, O Lord, it is too late, he stinketh alreadie, for he hath been dead foure daies.
and answered Iesus, as not believing that he could be raised to life, Oh Lord, it is too late, he stinketh already, for he hath been dead foure days.
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And who doth not find it to be true, which I haue said, namely, that faith which is well grounded,
And who does not find it to be true, which I have said, namely, that faith which is well grounded,
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and worketh now with comfort by loue, shall easily be found to languish and waxe faint through doubting and feare,
and works now with Comfort by love, shall Easily be found to languish and wax faint through doubting and Fear,
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if affliction come in the way to trie vs? For why? we are so prone to vnbeliefe, that if we doe not at the first triall, alwaies shew and bewray it, which yet oft times we doe,
if affliction come in the Way to try us? For why? we Are so prove to unbelief, that if we do not At the First trial, always show and bewray it, which yet oft times we do,
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yea, before the trouble come, when we see but a likelihood of it, we shall at least doe it,
yea, before the trouble come, when we see but a likelihood of it, we shall At least doe it,
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if we be long held vnder the affliction, and especially if it be any great matter;
if we be long held under the affliction, and especially if it be any great matter;
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as some sore losse, paine, or the like.
as Some soar loss, pain, or the like.
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So that it is not without especiall cause, that we are commanded by the Apostle, not only to bee rooted,
So that it is not without especial cause, that we Are commanded by the Apostle, not only to be rooted,
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but also to bee confirmed, and to abound in faith with thanksgiuing. Let vs consider, to this end, that it is but the fruit of our corruption,
but also to be confirmed, and to abound in faith with thanksgiving. Let us Consider, to this end, that it is but the fruit of our corruption,
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thus to feare and doubt, when wee should beleeue, and to reason against Gods promises, affirming that they cannot be performed,
thus to Fear and doubt, when we should believe, and to reason against God's promises, affirming that they cannot be performed,
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when wee see likelihood of the contrary; yea though we doe it not with any bad meaning, as neither Gedeon did here,
when we see likelihood of the contrary; yea though we do it not with any bad meaning, as neither Gideon did Here,
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yet it is our great sinne to offer God such dishonour:
yet it is our great sin to offer God such dishonour:
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let vs striue rather to beate downe our foolish feares and passions, seeing it is most like,
let us strive rather to beat down our foolish fears and passion, seeing it is most like,
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and we are sure to speede the worst thereby, and in that we giue place to our passions, we shall do it to our cost, although we repent for it.
and we Are sure to speed the worst thereby, and in that we give place to our passion, we shall do it to our cost, although we Repent for it.
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Our Sauiour seeing Martha in that sudden feare and distrust, checkes her, saying;
Our Saviour seeing Martha in that sudden Fear and distrust, Checks her, saying;
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Did I not say vnto thee, if thou couldest belieue, thou shouldest see the glory of God? As if he should say;Did I not say unto thee, if thou Couldst believe, thou Shouldst see the glory of God? As if he should say;
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Looke to my word, looke not to the vnlikelihood. Manoahs wife was stronger then Gedeon or her husband, in the like case:
Look to my word, look not to the unlikelihood. Manoahs wife was Stronger then Gideon or her husband, in the like case:
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and so ought Gedeon to haue reasoned: God will not kill me now, seeing I must deliuer Israel:
and so ought Gideon to have reasoned: God will not kill me now, seeing I must deliver Israel:
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for these are contraries, and thus when Manoahs wife saw that one of them must needs be false, she rather confuteth her husband then the message of the Angell,
for these Are contraries, and thus when Manoahs wife saw that one of them must needs be false, she rather confuteth her husband then the message of the Angel,
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and concludeth, doubtlesse we shall liue, and not die, for the word of God is more worth the resting vpon, then our owne conceits.
and Concludeth, doubtless we shall live, and not die, for the word of God is more worth the resting upon, then our own conceits.
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And thus it should bee with vs, that we be not alwaies off and on,
And thus it should be with us, that we be not always off and on,
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now carried with full saile of faith, and by and by cast downe, as if we had neuer been the men, this ficklenesse is vnbeseeming vs. Men wish that it were alwaies alike with them, and yet find the contrary;
now carried with full sail of faith, and by and by cast down, as if we had never been the men, this fickleness is unbeseeming us Men wish that it were always alike with them, and yet find the contrary;
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because they kept not their eie fixed vpon the promise, daily renewing their hold therein stedfastly as at any time before they did;
Because they kept not their eye fixed upon the promise, daily renewing their hold therein steadfastly as At any time before they did;
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considering, that as the Sun is alway the same, whither it be ouer cast with cloudes,
considering, that as the Sun is always the same, whither it be over cast with Clouds,
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or shine forth clearely, so is Christ Iesus yesterday, and to day, and the same for euer, vnchangeable in himselfe,
or shine forth clearly, so is christ Iesus yesterday, and to day, and the same for ever, unchangeable in himself,
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if wee change not our perswasion of him through vnbeliefe.
if we change not our persuasion of him through unbelief.
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In this verse it is shewed, that while Gedeon was thus perplexed with feare, the Lord comforted him, that hee being free from it, might the better goe about that which was appointed him.
In this verse it is showed, that while Gideon was thus perplexed with Fear, the Lord comforted him, that he being free from it, might the better go about that which was appointed him.
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For we know what a dangerous hindrance to faith, feare is.
For we know what a dangerous hindrance to faith, Fear is.
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And therefore, what hart could hee haue to belieue that hee should worke such a deliuerance, who feared death euery minute of an howre? And the Angell put away his feare, by promising him good successe,
And Therefore, what heart could he have to believe that he should work such a deliverance, who feared death every minute of an hour? And the Angel put away his Fear, by promising him good success,
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and quietnesse of mind, and that he should not dye.
and quietness of mind, and that he should not die.
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This is the great goodnesse of God, that he will not long leaue his faithfull people in pinching feare, and pensiue heauines:
This is the great Goodness of God, that he will not long leave his faithful people in pinching Fear, and pensive heaviness:
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but in good time deliuereth them, least they should be too much cast downe and discomforted.
but in good time Delivereth them, lest they should be too much cast down and discomforted.
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And so the Scriptures testifie, that God would not haue people left in troublesome passions; as feare or sorrow, which how troublesome they are, our experience teacheth.
And so the Scriptures testify, that God would not have people left in troublesome passion; as Fear or sorrow, which how troublesome they Are, our experience Teaches.
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Ioshua was sore troubled, when the people of Israel fell before the men of Ay, but God soone put him out of it. Ioshua was soar troubled, when the people of Israel fell before the men of Ay, but God soon put him out of it.
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So likewise the good women in the Gospell were sore afraid, by reason of the earthquake,
So likewise the good women in the Gospel were soar afraid, by reason of the earthquake,
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and the appearing of the Angell, but he bid them not to be afraid, euen as here he saith to Gedeon, Peace be to thee.
and the appearing of the Angel, but he bid them not to be afraid, even as Here he Says to Gideon, Peace be to thee.
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but we should count one thing necessary, though we be occupied about many.
but we should count one thing necessary, though we be occupied about many.
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Thus it were meet for all poore troubled consciences, to mark diligently how comfortably God speaketh to them,
Thus it were meet for all poor troubled Consciences, to mark diligently how comfortably God speaks to them,
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as that they should put away their needlesse ad hurtfull feares and griefes;
as that they should put away their needless and hurtful fears and griefs;
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for the which cause the Lord willeth with a doubling his words, Esay 40. 1. that his afflicted people should be comforted:
for the which cause the Lord wills with a doubling his words, Isaiah 40. 1. that his afflicted people should be comforted:
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for thus he saith there, as also in many other places; comfort ye, comfort ye my people.
for thus he Says there, as also in many other places; Comfort you, Comfort you my people.
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As if he should say, comfort them euen at the heart.
As if he should say, Comfort them even At the heart.
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And this aduice had so much the more neede to bee receiued of them, because when they begin once to be heauy, they forget that they were euer comforted,
And this Advice had so much the more need to be received of them, Because when they begin once to be heavy, they forget that they were ever comforted,
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and passe their bounds in heauinesse. But when such distempered perturbations arise in vs, and disquiet vs through an euill conscience,
and pass their bounds in heaviness. But when such distempered perturbations arise in us, and disquiet us through an evil conscience,
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and by meanes of some offending God willingly or negligently, which by care we might haue auoided, (in which case wee haue no warrant to take comfort to our selues,
and by means of Some offending God willingly or negligently, which by care we might have avoided, (in which case we have no warrant to take Comfort to our selves,
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neither doth God at any time vse to comfort vs therein, here the course that is to be taken, is, that we solemnely prostrate our selues before him, accusing our selues,
neither does God At any time use to Comfort us therein, Here the course that is to be taken, is, that we solemnly prostrate our selves before him, accusing our selves,
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and bewailing our sinne, with broken hearts for mercy, as well as looke for other deliuerance,
and bewailing our sin, with broken hearts for mercy, as well as look for other deliverance,
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and he will returne to vs most graciously, powre oile and wine into our wounds most sauourily,
and he will return to us most graciously, pour oil and wine into our wounds most savourily,
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and ease our griefe readily, and all our feare shall be driuen away.
and ease our grief readily, and all our Fear shall be driven away.
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For if we doe well, who (as Saint Peter saith) shall feare vs? Ezekiah is a notable example of this, who being in his sicknesse troubled with the feare of vntimely death, whereby he feared iustly that the Church of God might the sooner be infected with idolatrie, being not yet well setled in the true worship of God, nor throughly purged;
For if we do well, who (as Saint Peter Says) shall Fear us? Hezekiah is a notable Exampl of this, who being in his sickness troubled with the Fear of untimely death, whereby he feared justly that the Church of God might the sooner be infected with idolatry, being not yet well settled in the true worship of God, nor thoroughly purged;
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made an heauie complaint, as appeares Esay 38. not for that hee desired life simplie for it selfe,
made an heavy complaint, as appears Isaiah 38. not for that he desired life simply for it self,
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as for the good of the Church.
as for the good of the Church.
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But going to the Lord by prayer in this perplexitie for recouery, the Lord staid his mind,
But going to the Lord by prayer in this perplexity for recovery, the Lord stayed his mind,
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and sent his Prophet to encourage him both by promise and miracle, and beare him word hee should recouer,
and sent his Prophet to encourage him both by promise and miracle, and bear him word he should recover,
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and then he goeth vp to the house of the Lord, and makes a solemne thanksgiuing for his recouery.
and then he Goes up to the house of the Lord, and makes a solemn thanksgiving for his recovery.
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But seeing many, euen of Gods deare ones, doe either not know how to repaire to God in this manner,
But seeing many, even of God's deer ones, do either not know how to repair to God in this manner,
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And further, as hee here did it in a solemne manner, so ought we, as much as in vs lieth:
And further, as he Here did it in a solemn manner, so ought we, as much as in us lies:
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or if they doe, yet they cannot humble their hearts, therefore they trouble themselues with suffering the sting of an ill conscience to pricke them, which in continuance of time is forgotten,
or if they do, yet they cannot humble their hearts, Therefore they trouble themselves with suffering the sting of an ill conscience to prick them, which in Continuance of time is forgotten,
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and being not kindly healed, they soone breake out againe, and so they make there life vnprofitable when it is at the best,
and being not kindly healed, they soon break out again, and so they make there life unprofitable when it is At the best,
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and till they cast vp that vnsauorie gorge by some great outward affliction, which searcheth deepe,
and till they cast up that unsavoury gorge by Some great outward affliction, which Searches deep,
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or by some agonie of mind, whereby they are brought by the helpe of some wise and experienced Minister to true repentance, they come to no better estate.
or by Some agony of mind, whereby they Are brought by the help of Some wise and experienced Minister to true Repentance, they come to no better estate.
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Now followeth Gedeons thanksgiuing, which clearely prooueth that hee receiued comfort, and was well staied by the Angels words vnto him.
Now follows Gedeons thanksgiving, which clearly proveth that he received Comfort, and was well stayed by the Angels words unto him.
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For whether we take it thus translated, as it is by Tremelius [ he builded an altar to the Lord,
For whither we take it thus translated, as it is by Tremelius [ he built an altar to the Lord,
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when he had pronounced peace to him ] or whether thus, as in the Geneua translation it is read, he builded an altar to the Lord,
when he had pronounced peace to him ] or whither thus, as in the Geneva Translation it is read, he built an altar to the Lord,
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and called it Iehouahshalom, that is, the Lord of peace;and called it Iehouahshalom, that is, the Lord of peace;
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I say, in whether soeuer of these we take it, it is a thanks to God,
I say, in whither soever of these we take it, it is a thanks to God,
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yea and that in solemne manner:
yea and that in solemn manner:
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for if he called him the Lord of peace who had giuen him double peace, to wit, both in freeing him from his dreadfull doubt first,
for if he called him the Lord of peace who had given him double peace, to wit, both in freeing him from his dreadful doubt First,
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and afterward also from his feare.
and afterwards also from his Fear.
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And so Gedeon leauing that remembrance of his thankful hart there vnto posterity, all may see that it was a solemne thanking of God.
And so Gideon leaving that remembrance of his thankful heart there unto posterity, all may see that it was a solemn thanking of God.
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And to the same end that tendeth which is said, that he built the altar:
And to the same end that tendeth which is said, that he built the altar:
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it was in token of his thanks, after God had quieted his mind, both about the deliuerance of the Israelites from the rage of the Midianites,
it was in token of his thanks, After God had quieted his mind, both about the deliverance of the Israelites from the rage of the midianites,
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and also from his feare by seeing the Angell of God.
and also from his Fear by seeing the Angel of God.
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And therefore out of this action of Gedeons, we learne to take all good occasions of thanks to God, not onely ordinarily for daily benefits,
And Therefore out of this actium of Gedeons, we Learn to take all good occasions of thanks to God, not only ordinarily for daily benefits,
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and priuately by our selues as well as openly;
and privately by our selves as well as openly;
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but also as God shall giue vs occasion by such mercies bestowed vpon vs, which are more then ordinarie,
but also as God shall give us occasion by such Mercies bestowed upon us, which Are more then ordinary,
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as here he did to Gedeon, and before this, to Moses, Ioshua, Debora, and others,
as Here he did to Gideon, and before this, to Moses, Ioshua, Deborah, and Others,
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and doth oft times to vs in the yeere, and in the seuen yeere, by deliuerances, protection,
and does oft times to us in the year, and in the seuen year, by Deliverances, protection,
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and vnlooked for mercies and benefits.
and unlooked for Mercies and benefits.
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and abhorre and stand against that most deadly, which before they maintained and practised.
and abhor and stand against that most deadly, which before they maintained and practised.
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for he left testimony of his thanks, to those who came long after him. But of thanksgiuing I haue spoken before.
for he left testimony of his thanks, to those who Come long After him. But of thanksgiving I have spoken before.
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THE FORTIE ONE SERMON ON THE SIXTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE FORTIE ONE SERMON ON THE SIXTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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VERS. 25. And the same night the Lord said to him, take thy fathers young bullocke,
VERS. 25. And the same night the Lord said to him, take thy Father's young bullock,
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and an other bullocke seuen yeeres old, and destroy the altar of Baal that thy father hath,
and an other bullock seuen Years old, and destroy the altar of Baal that thy father hath,
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and cut downe the groue that is by it. and Cut down the grove that is by it.
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26. And build an altar vnto the Lord thy God vpon the top of this rocke, in a plaine place,
26. And built an altar unto the Lord thy God upon the top of this rock, in a plain place,
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and take the second bullock, and offer a burnt offering with the wood of the groue, which thou shalt cut downe. and take the second bullock, and offer a burned offering with the wood of the grove, which thou shalt Cut down.
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27. Then Gedeon tooke ten men of his seruants, and did as the Lord bad him:
27. Then Gideon took ten men of his Servants, and did as the Lord bade him:
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but because he feared to doe it by day for his fathers houshold, and the men of the city, he did it by night. but Because he feared to do it by day for his Father's household, and the men of the City, he did it by night.
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28. And when the men of the citie arose earely in the morning, behold, the altar of Baal was broken,
28. And when the men of the City arose early in the morning, behold, the altar of Baal was broken,
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and the groue cut downe, that was by it, and the second bullocke offered vpon the altar that was made. and the grove Cut down, that was by it, and the second bullock offered upon the altar that was made.
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29. Therfore they said one vnto another, who hath done this thing? and when they inquired,
29. Therefore they said one unto Another, who hath done this thing? and when they inquired,
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and asked, they said, Gedeon the sonne of Ioash hath done this thing. and asked, they said, Gideon the son of Joash hath done this thing.
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30. Then the men of the citie said to Ioash, bring out thy sonne that hee may die,
30. Then the men of the City said to Joash, bring out thy son that he may die,
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for hee hath destroyed the altar of Baal, and hath also cut downe the groue that was by it. for he hath destroyed the altar of Baal, and hath also Cut down the grove that was by it.
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31. And Ioash said to all that stood by him, will ye pleade Baals cause? or will yee saue him? He that will contend for him, let him die yer the morning:
31. And Joash said to all that stood by him, will you plead Baal's cause? or will ye save him? He that will contend for him, let him die year the morning:
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if he be God, let him pleade for himselfe against him that with cast downe his altar. if he be God, let him plead for himself against him that with cast down his altar.
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32. And in that day was Gedeon called Ierubaal: that is, let Baalpleade for himselfe, because he hath broken downe his altar.
32. And in that day was Gideon called Jerubbaal: that is, let Baalpleade for himself, Because he hath broken down his altar.
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OF the second branch of the fourth part of the Chapter we haue heard; that is, of Gedeons asking of a signe:
OF the second branch of the fourth part of the Chapter we have herd; that is, of Gedeons asking of a Signen:
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Now followeth the third, containing the charge that God gaue him to the 33 verse.
Now follows the third, containing the charge that God gave him to the 33 verse.
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For after all this that we haue heard, before he begin the warre, hee is commanded to destroy and cast downe idolatrie,
For After all this that we have herd, before he begin the war, he is commanded to destroy and cast down idolatry,
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and to set vp true religion, and worship of God. And this is in these words:
and to Set up true Religion, and worship of God. And this is in these words:
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Which teacheth both Magistrates what is first to be done of them to the people committed to their gouernment, and also priuate men;
Which Teaches both Magistrates what is First to be done of them to the people committed to their government, and also private men;
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Cast downe the altar of Baal, and cut downe the groue that is by it and erect another, and offer to God thereon: which Gedeon did accordingly:Cast down the altar of Baal, and Cut down the grove that is by it and erect Another, and offer to God thereon: which Gideon did accordingly:
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and this to the 28. verse.
and this to the 28. verse.
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And yet he did this with perill euen of his life, as appeareth verse 30. but God stirred vp Ioash, Gedeons father, against the men of the citie,
And yet he did this with peril even of his life, as appears verse 30. but God stirred up Joash, Gedeons father, against the men of the City,
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and deliuered him out of their hands, as we see to the 33. verse.
and Delivered him out of their hands, as we see to the 33. verse.
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In this verse, and in the 26. more particularly, the Lord for the destroying of Idolatrie, bids Gedeon take his fathers young bullocke,
In this verse, and in the 26. more particularly, the Lord for the destroying of Idolatry, bids Gideon take his Father's young bullock,
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euen the second bullocke which was seuen yeeres old, which had been kept to be offered to Baal. In those which were superstitious, that they spared no cost for the seruing of their lusts:
even the second bullock which was seuen Years old, which had been kept to be offered to Baal. In those which were superstitious, that they spared no cost for the serving of their Lustiest:
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but the Lord hindred, and held that sacrifice from Baal, commanding the alter to be cast downe,
but the Lord hindered, and held that sacrifice from Baal, commanding the altar to be cast down,
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and also the groue that was by it, to be cut downe;
and also the grove that was by it, to be Cut down;
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for in such places for the pleasantnesse of them, the people vsed, and chose to worship, I meane in such places beset with woods and groaues:
for in such places for the pleasantness of them, the people used, and chosen to worship, I mean in such places beset with woods and groaues:
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such places vnder trees, and on hilles, which they called high places, the fathers also delighted in to offer,
such places under trees, and on hills, which they called high places, the Father's also delighted in to offer,
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before the Lord forbad them, being mooued thereby to the meditation of heauenly things the rather.
before the Lord forbade them, being moved thereby to the meditation of heavenly things the rather.
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And the Idolaters did the like vnto their Idols, as these here did in offering to Baal, through a superstitious opinion that such places were fittest to stirre vp deuotion.
And the Idolaters did the like unto their Idols, as these Here did in offering to Baal, through a superstitious opinion that such places were Fittest to stir up devotion.
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And therefore God commanded them to be cast and cut downe, and their altars to be destroyed.
And Therefore God commanded them to be cast and Cut down, and their Altars to be destroyed.
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And this did God command Gedeon here to doe, and another to bee builded:
And this did God command Gideon Here to do, and Another to be built:
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and that second bullocke that was appointed for Baal, to bee offered as a burnt offering to the Lord, with the wood of the groue which was cut downe.
and that second bullock that was appointed for Baal, to be offered as a burned offering to the Lord, with the wood of the grove which was Cut down.
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Here for our instruction, out of these two verses, this is worthily to be noted, that when God at that time went about to deliuer Israel from the bondage of the Midianites, hee would yet haue Idolatrie to be first ouerthrowne,
Here for our instruction, out of these two Verses, this is worthily to be noted, that when God At that time went about to deliver Israel from the bondage of the midianites, he would yet have Idolatry to be First overthrown,
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lest they should afterward returne to it againe.
lest they should afterwards return to it again.
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Teaching vs thereby, that nothing goeth forward happily in the Common-wealth, except good order be taken first for the walfare of the Church,
Teaching us thereby, that nothing Goes forward happily in the Commonwealth, except good order be taken First for the walfare of the Church,
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namely, by rooting out, and casting downe Idolatry and superstitious worshipping of God, and ignorance; and a planting and stablishing of the true preaching of the Gospell.
namely, by rooting out, and casting down Idolatry and superstitious worshipping of God, and ignorance; and a planting and establishing of the true preaching of the Gospel.
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if it be full of corrupt humours:
if it be full of corrupt humours:
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that in vaine they shall looke (either the one or the other) to prosper in their liues, I meane, to enioy Gods blessing with cheerefulnes and sound comfort,
that in vain they shall look (either the one or the other) to prosper in their lives, I mean, to enjoy God's blessing with cheerfulness and found Comfort,
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if God be not with an vpright heart first honoured and serued.
if God be not with an upright heart First honoured and served.
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But if this be, is it all? No, but euen then let them looke to the manner of their worshipping God also,
But if this be, is it all? No, but even then let them look to the manner of their worshipping God also,
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and namely in hearing, let them take heed how they heare, as Christ teacheth, and that is, by casting away all guile, maliciousnes, &c. and to receiue the word (so as it may be ingrafted in them) with meeknes and teachablenes, as becommeth beleeuers.
and namely in hearing, let them take heed how they hear, as christ Teaches, and that is, by casting away all guile, maliciousness, etc. and to receive the word (so as it may be ingrafted in them) with meekness and teachablenes, as becomes believers.
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But more of that in another place.
But more of that in Another place.
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In the meane while, as I haue said of Idolatrie, so I say of their sinnes;
In the mean while, as I have said of Idolatry, so I say of their Sins;
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let vs further learne therefore, that as they were commanded to put away Idolatrie, which was their sinne,
let us further Learn Therefore, that as they were commanded to put away Idolatry, which was their sin,
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before they could doe God true seruice any other way;
before they could do God true service any other Way;
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so I say, let vs learne, that before we offer to God any acceptable dutie, we put away our sinne, whatsoeuer it be, that riseth vp in our way, be it neuer so liking and well pleasing to vs:
so I say, let us Learn, that before we offer to God any acceptable duty, we put away our sin, whatsoever it be, that Riseth up in our Way, be it never so liking and well pleasing to us:
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For it doth but choake and smother the graces of God in vs, if there be any,
For it does but choke and smother the graces of God in us, if there be any,
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euen as the briars and brambles doe the corne, that it cannot spring vp and prosper.
even as the briers and brambles do the corn, that it cannot spring up and prosper.
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And this rule is to bee obserued of vs both of the first time, when God counteth vs faithfull, and putteth vs in his seruice,
And this Rule is to be observed of us both of the First time, when God counteth us faithful, and putteth us in his service,
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and of all times following, when wee haue stepped aside. Thus Eliah before he restored the sound worship of God, destroyeth the Baalites:
and of all times following, when we have stepped aside. Thus Elijah before he restored the found worship of God, Destroyeth the Baalites:
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and the same course tooke al the good Kings which reformed the Church, as Iehoshaphat, Hezekiah, Iosiah.
and the same course took all the good Kings which reformed the Church, as Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, Josiah.
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And 〈 … 〉 charged the Israelites to destroy and roote out the Canaanites at their first entring vpon their possessions,
And 〈 … 〉 charged the Israelites to destroy and root out the Canaanites At their First entering upon their possessions,
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as wee haue heard in this booke, and before: foretelling them, that otherwise they would draw them from his true worship.
as we have herd in this book, and before: foretelling them, that otherwise they would draw them from his true worship.
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Iacob therefore before he went vp to Bethel to worship God, did by his commandement, cause all his household and those that were with him, lately come out of Padan Aram from Laban, to put away their Idols, Iacob Therefore before he went up to Bethel to worship God, did by his Commandment, cause all his household and those that were with him, lately come out of padan Aram from Laban, to put away their Idols,
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and clense themselues, that so they might worship the Lord in good sort and manner.
and cleanse themselves, that so they might worship the Lord in good sort and manner.
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So we must purge out the old leauen, and become a new lumpe, as the Apostle speaketh:
So we must purge out the old leaven, and become a new lump, as the Apostle speaks:
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For it fareth with vs herein, as with the stomacke: which though it receiue neuer so good meates, yet the bodie prospereth not by them, For it fareth with us herein, as with the stomach: which though it receive never so good Meats, yet the body prospereth not by them,
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no more doe we thriue in any good actions wee take in hand, if we goe about them, being fraught and clogged with our sins knowne,
no more do we thrive in any good actions we take in hand, if we go about them, being fraught and clogged with our Sins known,
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or such as are suspected to be in vs, till as most filthie corruption they be purged out.
or such as Are suspected to be in us, till as most filthy corruption they be purged out.
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Therefore also Saint Peter requireth, that men put away all maliciousnes and guile, with such like annoiance first;
Therefore also Saint Peter requires, that men put away all maliciousness and guile, with such like annoyance First;
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and then as new borne babes desire the sincere milke of the word, that they may grow thereby. and then as new born babes desire the sincere milk of the word, that they may grow thereby.
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And as a sore or wound in the bodie, though neuer so good salues be laid thereto, is not healed thereby,
And as a soar or wound in the body, though never so good Salves be laid thereto, is not healed thereby,
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vnlesse the corruption and hurtfull humours be first drawne out:
unless the corruption and hurtful humours be First drawn out:
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so is it with vs. So that not onely this is true in the generall reformation of the Church,
so is it with us So that not only this is true in the general Reformation of the Church,
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but also of each particuler member of it, and person.
but also of each particular member of it, and person.
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And it is the order which the Lord vseth in the fitting of all his people for his vse:
And it is the order which the Lord uses in the fitting of all his people for his use:
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first he mortifieth them, then he quickens them.
First he mortifieth them, then he quickens them.
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Neither could our Lord Iesus haue risen againe for our iustification, if he had not first died for our sins and transgression.
Neither could our Lord Iesus have risen again for our justification, if he had not First died for our Sins and Transgression.
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And let him who would haue sound comfort in his doing of dutie, first learne this obedience, to subdue and bring into subiection, his rebellious and euill heart and lusts, with 〈 … 〉 thereof,
And let him who would have found Comfort in his doing of duty, First Learn this Obedience, to subdue and bring into subjection, his rebellious and evil heart and Lustiest, with 〈 … 〉 thereof,
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and then the other shall proceed roundly, without impediment.
and then the other shall proceed roundly, without impediment.
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For all the good doctrine which God hath ordained to sweeten and 〈 … 〉 the soule with,
For all the good Doctrine which God hath ordained to sweeten and 〈 … 〉 the soul with,
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and to furnish the life, also the helpe and benefit of praier and the Sacraments, they all lose their for••,
and to furnish the life, also the help and benefit of prayer and the Sacraments, they all loose their for••,
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and leaue no fruite in vs behinde them, if wee be loden (euery one) with the foule and loathsome sinnes, in which hee hath liued,
and leave no fruit in us behind them, if we be laden (every one) with the foul and loathsome Sins, in which he hath lived,
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and that they bee not purged out by true repentance.
and that they be not purged out by true Repentance.
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And this is easie to be perceiued and seene, as in persons, so in euery place, towne, Church and house, where the forementioned meanes are vsed.
And this is easy to be perceived and seen, as in Persons, so in every place, town, Church and house, where the forementioned means Are used.
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And who among vs that haue any experience, but they haue marked this in many,
And who among us that have any experience, but they have marked this in many,
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and neede not be ashamed to say it of themselues, that whatsoeuer rules and good instruction,
and need not be ashamed to say it of themselves, that whatsoever rules and good instruction,
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for the well guiding of our liues, haue bin giuen, and learned of vs, with the benefit of the Sabbath, with prayer, publike or priuate, and such like;
for the well guiding of our lives, have been given, and learned of us, with the benefit of the Sabbath, with prayer, public or private, and such like;
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they haue come to a small reckoning, and they doe vs little good, if we haue not let out the venome of rancour, spite, desire of reuenge, vncleane lusts, worldlinesse,
they have come to a small reckoning, and they do us little good, if we have not let out the venom of rancour, spite, desire of revenge, unclean Lustiest, worldliness,
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and the like, that haue been seated and spread in our hearts, and cast vp (as filthie vomit) the noisome fruite thereof, out of our liues.
and the like, that have been seated and spread in our hearts, and cast up (as filthy vomit) the noisome fruit thereof, out of our lives.
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And it is the cause at this day of so little profiting, and so slender fruites of our preaching,
And it is the cause At this day of so little profiting, and so slender fruits of our preaching,
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as we complaine of iustly, and inueigh against it bitterly;
as we complain of justly, and inveigh against it bitterly;
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for that people are at a point, they will doe as they haue done, and retaine the sinnes which in times past they haue walked and delighted in,
for that people Are At a point, they will do as they have done, and retain the Sins which in times passed they have walked and delighted in,
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when yet we haue daily, in the earnestest manner that wee could, disgraced, and made them odious, with the most fearful & sharp threats of God adioyned thereto.
when yet we have daily, in the earnestest manner that we could, disgraced, and made them odious, with the most fearful & sharp Treats of God adjoined thereto.
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Yea and contrariwise, if any make right and kinde vse of our Ministerie, who seeth not, that they be those that waxe ashamed of themselues,
Yea and contrariwise, if any make right and kind use of our Ministry, who sees not, that they be those that wax ashamed of themselves,
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after they haue seene their faces in the glasse of Gods law, and with Ephraim bemoned themselues,
After they have seen their faces in the glass of God's law, and with Ephraim bemoaned themselves,
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& bin confounded, because they did beare the reproch of their youth;
& been confounded, Because they did bear the reproach of their youth;
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when the old rootes haue thus bin decaied, then new sprigs of grace haue sprung out in their roome,
when the old roots have thus been decayed, then new sprigs of grace have sprung out in their room,
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and then they haue begun to lament after God.
and then they have begun to lament After God.
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Magistrate, Minister, Master of family, and priuate persons, if they be well aduised, they speake thus,
Magistrate, Minister, Master of family, and private Persons, if they be well advised, they speak thus,
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yea, they all finde this to be true.
yea, they all find this to be true.
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And in this 25. verse, it is further said, as we see, that God appeared here to Gedeon in the night,
And in this 25. verse, it is further said, as we see, that God appeared Here to Gideon in the night,
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when it might haue seemed that he had been neglected and forgotten, euen then gaue he a weightie charge vnto him:
when it might have seemed that he had been neglected and forgotten, even then gave he a weighty charge unto him:
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whereby we are taught that God watcheth ouer his to doe them good, when they are sleepie, and minde nothing:
whereby we Are taught that God watches over his to doe them good, when they Are sleepy, and mind nothing:
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as we reade he did to Samuel, Salomon, and other of his faithfull seruants. For he that keepeth Israel doth neither slumber nor sleepe:
as we read he did to Samuel, Solomon, and other of his faithful Servants. For he that Keepeth Israel does neither slumber nor sleep:
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meaning that he waketh and watcheth continually to keepe his from danger:
meaning that he waketh and watches continually to keep his from danger:
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for the which cause it is said, by the Apostle Peter, that his eyes are vpon them,
for the which cause it is said, by the Apostle Peter, that his eyes Are upon them,
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as the mothers vpon the young childe, standing by, to see that it take no hurt.
as the mother's upon the young child, standing by, to see that it take no hurt.
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For, as it is in the Psalme; if the Lord keepe not the citie, the watchmen watch but in vaine:
For, as it is in the Psalm; if the Lord keep not the City, the watchmen watch but in vain:
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but if God take part with his, the strongest enemie shall not be able to hurt them.
but if God take part with his, the Strongest enemy shall not be able to hurt them.
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It is said of Peter, Act. 12. 6. that while he slept betweene two souldiers in the night, bound with two chaines, the Angell of the Lord came vpon them,
It is said of Peter, Act. 12. 6. that while he slept between two Soldiers in the night, bound with two chains, the Angel of the Lord Come upon them,
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and smote Peter on the side, so that his chaines fell off, and he was deliuered from Herod. See also Psal. 4. I will lay 〈 … 〉 owne and take my rest,
and smote Peter on the side, so that his chains fell off, and he was Delivered from Herod. See also Psalm 4. I will lay 〈 … 〉 own and take my rest,
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for thou (O Lord) vpholdest me. But seeing •e keepeth the bad also, and there some (perhaps) will say,
for thou (Oh Lord) upholdest me. But seeing •e Keepeth the bad also, and there Some (perhaps) will say,
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therefore it might ••me no great matter, that he keepeth and watcheth ouer the faithfull:
Therefore it might ••me no great matter, that he Keepeth and watches over the faithful:
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but for answere, I say with the Apostle God is the sauiour of all men, that is, from outward troubles, but especially of the beleeuers;
but for answer, I say with the Apostle God is the Saviour of all men, that is, from outward Troubles, but especially of the believers;
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for he preserueth their soules from euill, vnto saluation.
for he Preserveth their Souls from evil, unto salvation.
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As if he said, he keepeth and saueth his own with a fatherly care and affection,
As if he said, he Keepeth and Saveth his own with a fatherly care and affection,
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but the wicked, though he keepe them, yet he doth so as a Iudge keepeth aliue euill doers, but vnto their destruction.
but the wicked, though he keep them, yet he does so as a Judge Keepeth alive evil doers, but unto their destruction.
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But of his people that is verified which is written by Salomon: He watcheth ouer them,
But of his people that is verified which is written by Solomon: He watches over them,
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when they sleepe, and communeth with them when they awake, and when they walke he doth gouerne and guide them.
when they sleep, and communeth with them when they awake, and when they walk he does govern and guide them.
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And hereupon, in that Gods care is thus ouer his, in the night season, as well as in other parts of their liues, hereupon I say it is, that as they reioyce in the Lord alwaies in all that they set their hand vnto through the day;
And hereupon, in that God's care is thus over his, in the night season, as well as in other parts of their lives, hereupon I say it is, that as they rejoice in the Lord always in all that they Set their hand unto through the day;
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so they haue this fruite of it in the night also, that they meditate and make their songs of his louing kindnesse,
so they have this fruit of it in the night also, that they meditate and make their songs of his loving kindness,
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as Dauid saith of himselfe, that he would praise God in the night season, when the other haue their terrors,
as David Says of himself, that he would praise God in the night season, when the other have their terrors,
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for their bad doings, or imagine euill in their beds to draw vpon them greater and speedier iudgements.
for their bad doings, or imagine evil in their Beds to draw upon them greater and speedier Judgments.
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Now further, out of both these verses together note, that as it was not enough for Gedeon to ouerthrow the Altar of Baal, vnlesse he builded another to the Lord;
Now further, out of both these Verses together note, that as it was not enough for Gideon to overthrow the Altar of Baal, unless he built Another to the Lord;
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nor to build one to the Lord, vnlesse he cast downe the Idolatrous Altar: Euen so, it is not enough to shunne euill, except we doe good.
nor to built one to the Lord, unless he cast down the Idolatrous Altar: Even so, it is not enough to shun evil, except we do good.
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And therefore it is not sufficient to be no couetous person, except a man bee mercifull:
And Therefore it is not sufficient to be no covetous person, except a man be merciful:
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it is not enough to bee innocent, except a man be also fruitfull in doing good;
it is not enough to be innocent, except a man be also fruitful in doing good;
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for one God is the commander of both. It is a true speech, Negatiues conclude nothing:
for one God is the commander of both. It is a true speech, Negatives conclude nothing:
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and here it is especially true.
and Here it is especially true.
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Therefore let all such, as whose goodnesse and outward actions witnesse not for them, suspect that they deceiue themselues in the reforming of the hart.
Therefore let all such, as whose Goodness and outward actions witness not for them, suspect that they deceive themselves in the reforming of the heart.
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and that in great tendernesse and loue.
and that in great tenderness and love.
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For surely an heart purged, will bee fruitfull. Againe, it is not inough to forsake Poperie, &c. vnlesse the pure Gospell bee imbraced.
For surely an heart purged, will be fruitful. Again, it is not enough to forsake Popery, etc. unless the pure Gospel be embraced.
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Let the one abandon the other, as Dagon and the Arke could not stand together. They that make an hotch-potch of both, are an abomination to the Lord.
Let the one abandon the other, as Dagon and the Ark could not stand together. They that make an hotchpotch of both, Are an abomination to the Lord.
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And here we may further learne, that two religions in a land, though the one tolerated onelie, two contray or diuers waies I meane, of worshipping God, can no more stand together then Christ and Belial.
And Here we may further Learn, that two Religions in a land, though the one tolerated only, two country or diverse ways I mean, of worshipping God, can no more stand together then christ and Belial.
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For then the Lord would haue spared Gedeon a labour, and only enioyned him to goe about the warre and settle sound religion, letting idolatrie alone.
For then the Lord would have spared Gideon a labour, and only enjoined him to go about the war and settle found Religion, letting idolatry alone.
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The false religion is the canker of the true, and as the execrable thing tooke hold vpon the whole substance of Achan: so doth this bring a curse vpon the other.
The false Religion is the canker of the true, and as the execrable thing took hold upon the Whole substance of achan: so does this bring a curse upon the other.
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Now to returne, whereas the Lord bad the bullocke, dedicated to Baal, to be offered as a burnt sacrifice to himselfe:
Now to return, whereas the Lord bade the bullock, dedicated to Baal, to be offered as a burned sacrifice to himself:
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I answer, he is Lord of all, he might turne it to what vse he pleased.
I answer, he is Lord of all, he might turn it to what use he pleased.
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But it followeth not, that we, without his commandement, may take vpon vs to iumble together Gods worship, and superstition.
But it follows not, that we, without his Commandment, may take upon us to jumble together God's worship, and Superstition.
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For the which cause, as sometime he commanded that the gold and other things vsed in idolatrie, should passe through the fire,
For the which cause, as sometime he commanded that the gold and other things used in idolatry, should pass through the fire,
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and so it might be vsed, so somtime, he commanded, that they should vtterly be destroyed.
and so it might be used, so sometime, he commanded, that they should utterly be destroyed.
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To returne therfore in a word, to the point:
To return Therefore in a word, to the point:
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As we see what a blemish it had been in Gedeon, if he had done the one part of the charge,
As we see what a blemish it had been in Gideon, if he had done the one part of the charge,
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and not another, like Saul in the businesse of the Amalakites;
and not Another, like Saul in the business of the Amalekites;
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so by the way, it teacheth, that God alowes not for seruice, duties done by halues,
so by the Way, it Teaches, that God allows not for service, duties done by halves,
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but that they should be soundly and in one part and point as another indeuored after:
but that they should be soundly and in one part and point as Another endeavoured After:
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neither doth hee allow vs to bee our owne caruers to take what pleaseth vs,
neither does he allow us to be our own carvers to take what Pleases us,
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and turne the other backe again, which we may see more clearely by the example of one that was guiltie of this fault.
and turn the other back again, which we may see more clearly by the Exampl of one that was guilty of this fault.
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Of Iehu it is reported, that when he had slaine all the cursed posteritie of Ahab, and destroyed the Priests of Baal (which was the purging out of false worship in great part) yet whereas the other part of setting vp true worship should haue followed it, the text makes a stop,
Of Iehu it is reported, that when he had slain all the cursed posterity of Ahab, and destroyed the Priests of Baal (which was the purging out of false worship in great part) yet whereas the other part of setting up true worship should have followed it, the text makes a stop,
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and sets downe a manifest separation betwixt them thus: But from the sinnes of Ieroboam the sonne of Nebat Iehu departed not;
and sets down a manifest separation betwixt them thus: But from the Sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat Iehu departed not;
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and so should it be also in meaner men.
and so should it be also in meaner men.
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nay more, nor from their golden Calues in Bethel and Dan. Why then did he destroy Baal? Surely he was carried to it, by a common gift of the holy Ghost, euen feruency in that worke:
nay more, nor from their golden Calves in Bethel and Dan. Why then did he destroy Baal? Surely he was carried to it, by a Common gift of the holy Ghost, even fervency in that work:
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which made him an instrument for that purpose;
which made him an Instrument for that purpose;
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but that he did it not with a true detestation of the sinne, it is manifest,
but that he did it not with a true detestation of the sin, it is manifest,
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for then hee would haue abandoned the other also, and haue restored pure worship in stead of it.
for then he would have abandoned the other also, and have restored pure worship in stead of it.
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This should teach vs, that holy instruction, which is so oft in general commended to vs,
This should teach us, that holy instruction, which is so oft in general commended to us,
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when we haue hated to the pit of hell (for so the word signifieth in that place) that which is euill,
when we have hated to the pit of hell (for so the word signifies in that place) that which is evil,
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then neglect not to doe that which is good.
then neglect not to do that which is good.
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Rom. 13. nay to cleaue to it as a thing which is cemented as glasse windowes are, the words are pithy.
Rom. 13. nay to cleave to it as a thing which is cemented as glass windows Are, the words Are pithy.
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So saith the Apostle, Let him that stole steale no more: yet it is not sufficient;
So Says the Apostle, Let him that stole steal no more: yet it is not sufficient;
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that a man be not a thiefe; that a man be not a thief;
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therefore he addeth, But worke with his hands, and doe the thing that is good, for that is a good token he is reformed.
Therefore he adds, But work with his hands, and do the thing that is good, for that is a good token he is reformed.
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And commonly in Scripture we shall see this order obserued: that vnto prohibitions first set downe, there are added commandements of dutie:
And commonly in Scripture we shall see this order observed: that unto prohibitions First Set down, there Are added Commandments of duty:
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for though of the two it is the first and hardest, to purge out a corrupt habite and a leaud qualitie:
for though of the two it is the First and Hardest, to purge out a corrupt habit and a lewd quality:
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yet it is not all, God will haue it appeare to be so by a new and contrary practise to the former, that the worke may be sound and perfect.
yet it is not all, God will have it appear to be so by a new and contrary practice to the former, that the work may be found and perfect.
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Neither doth he command men to clense out their euil, and so keep themselues void, empty and barren of grace: (which were to set vp a neutralitie rather then Christianity) but he wil haue men seasoned with grace,
Neither does he command men to cleanse out their evil, and so keep themselves void, empty and barren of grace: (which were to Set up a neutrality rather then Christianity) but he will have men seasoned with grace,
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and stablished with it, as it is to the Hebrewes.
and established with it, as it is to the Hebrews.
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And he who commandeth vs not to sow among thornes nor weedes, giues vs no libertie to neglect planting,
And he who commands us not to sow among thorns nor weeds, gives us no liberty to neglect planting,
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when we haue rooted vp the other.
when we have rooted up the other.
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For cutting downe the groues, it was before this time (that Gedeon was charged to do it) commanded so by God in Deuteronomy;
For cutting down the groves, it was before this time (that Gideon was charged to do it) commanded so by God in Deuteronomy;
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which argueth, that they were greatly abused, as other waies, so in worshipping strange Gods there.
which argue, that they were greatly abused, as other ways, so in worshipping strange God's there.
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True it is, that the old fathers did before the forbidding thereof, worship God vpon high hils, from whence, they seeing farre off, the varietie of Gods creatures, it was a meanes of good meditations to them,
True it is, that the old Father's did before the forbidding thereof, worship God upon high hills, from whence, they seeing Far off, the variety of God's creatures, it was a means of good meditations to them,
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and of more sequestring of their minds from earthlinesse.
and of more sequestering of their minds from earthliness.
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And we our selues being on high places, and beholding the trees, and other creatures of God a farre off, with the situation of the countries on hilles and vallies, what an admiration at the infinite workes of God commeth into our minds, thereby? we are brought to heauenly meditations,
And we our selves being on high places, and beholding the trees, and other creatures of God a Far off, with the situation of the countries on hills and valleys, what an admiration At the infinite works of God comes into our minds, thereby? we Are brought to heavenly meditations,
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and to ponder Gods power, wisdome and loue to vs. The Idolaters (no doubt) chose those places for the pleasantnesse of them, that thereby,
and to ponder God's power, Wisdom and love to us The Idolaters (no doubt) chosen those places for the pleasantness of them, that thereby,
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and with the delight they had in the worshipping of their idols, they might be rauished in their superstitious maner,
and with the delight they had in the worshipping of their Idols, they might be ravished in their superstitious manner,
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as the Papists in their false and will worship, when they be at their fond deuotion, in the places beset with Crucifixes and other Images, sounds and sonne•s, doe imagine and dreame that they bee in a corner not of paradise, but of heauen itselfe.
as the Papists in their false and will worship, when they be At their found devotion, in the places beset with Crucifixes and other Images, sounds and sonne•s, do imagine and dream that they be in a corner not of paradise, but of heaven itself.
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Thus can the diuell transforme himselfe into an Angell of light. And here we may see, that howsoeuer Gedeon was accounted of God for his faithfulnesse; yet his father maintained idolatrie;
Thus can the Devil transform himself into an Angel of Light. And Here we may see, that howsoever Gideon was accounted of God for his faithfulness; yet his father maintained idolatry;
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for his were the wood or groue, the altar and the bullock, being implements of their idolatrie.
for his were the wood or grove, the altar and the bullock, being implements of their idolatry.
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And these the Lord commanded Gedeon to remooue and take away, to the end wee may learne, that in purging religion,
And these the Lord commanded Gideon to remove and take away, to the end we may Learn, that in purging Religion,
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or in the amending of faults, wee must alwaies begin with our owne families, and nearest kindred;
or in the amending of Faults, we must always begin with our own families, and nearest kindred;
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lest otherwise we should shew our selues ridiculous, in seeming to be very forward in reproouing and correcting other,
lest otherwise we should show our selves ridiculous, in seeming to be very forward in reproving and correcting other,
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while our owne bee neglected and passed by. Thus God beginneth iudgement at his owne house.
while our own be neglected and passed by. Thus God begins judgement At his own house.
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Thus did Ioshua in his reforming the whole Congregation, professe most worthily, I and my house will serue the Lord.
Thus did Ioshua in his reforming the Whole Congregation, profess most worthily, I and my house will serve the Lord.
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And Ely, a Iudge also, for not gouerning his house, and staying the outrage of his sonnes, is seuerely threatned. And good reason:
And Ely, a Judge also, for not governing his house, and staying the outrage of his Sons, is severely threatened. And good reason:
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for sithence next to our selues (who must first of all be reformed, or els our zeale ill becommeth vs,
for since next to our selves (who must First of all be reformed, or Else our zeal ill becomes us,
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and argueth hypocrisie) the next, I say, are our kindred and families.
and argue hypocrisy) the next, I say, Are our kindred and families.
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Therefore wee must without partialitie first set vpon them, that so it may appeare that we detest sinne heartily, in that we cannot endure it in those whom we loue best:
Therefore we must without partiality First Set upon them, that so it may appear that we detest sin heartily, in that we cannot endure it in those whom we love best:
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and others may be ashamed to stand out in their owne defence, and feare to offend.
and Others may be ashamed to stand out in their own defence, and Fear to offend.
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For if the father first begin with his children, how shall his seruants looke to escape?
For if the father First begin with his children, how shall his Servants look to escape?
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that seeing God set not, neither appointed the time when hee should doe it, therefore hee did it in the night, wherein hee might bee freest from resistance and danger.
that seeing God Set not, neither appointed the time when he should do it, Therefore he did it in the night, wherein he might be Freest from resistance and danger.
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Now it followeth how Gedeon did that which God commanded him, but seeing he appointed him no time when hee should doe it, he therefore dispatched it in the night,
Now it follows how Gideon did that which God commanded him, but seeing he appointed him no time when he should do it, he Therefore dispatched it in the night,
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for feare, lest if he had done it in the day, he might haue been withstood by his fathers seruants,
for Fear, lest if he had done it in the day, he might have been withstood by his Father's Servants,
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and the men of the citie; yea, and himselfe haue been slaine. In that he obeyed the Lord, he testified his faith:
and the men of the City; yea, and himself have been slain. In that he obeyed the Lord, he testified his faith:
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in that hee did it at the best aduantage, in the night, hee shewed his wisedome.
in that he did it At the best advantage, in the night, he showed his Wisdom.
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And though he feared, yet his feare was not such, as it hindred his faith. In both these, Gedeons example is our instruction:
And though he feared, yet his Fear was not such, as it hindered his faith. In both these, Gedeons Exampl is our instruction:
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his faith first is to bee followed of vs, that by meanes of it, wee should not commune with flesh and blood, when God commandeth ought vnto vs,
his faith First is to be followed of us, that by means of it, we should not commune with Flesh and blood, when God commands ought unto us,
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but beare downe all lets that stand vp in the way to hinder vs from obeying:
but bear down all lets that stand up in the Way to hinder us from obeying:
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as friends, and counsell giuers against it, and count them, as Christ did Peter, when hee diswaded him from going to Ierusalem to suffer death for his people, hee called him an aduersarie to him, euen Satan.
as Friends, and counsel givers against it, and count them, as christ did Peter, when he dissuaded him from going to Ierusalem to suffer death for his people, he called him an adversary to him, even Satan.
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So must all strong rebellion be beaten downe, (that standeth vp in our way) by this weapon of our warfare, which is not carnall but spirituall, and mightie through God, to cast downe strong holds;
So must all strong rebellion be beaten down, (that Stands up in our Way) by this weapon of our warfare, which is not carnal but spiritual, and mighty through God, to cast down strong holds;
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it must, I say, by this armour of our faith, bee brought into subiection. And for example:
it must, I say, by this armour of our faith, be brought into subjection. And for Exampl:
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if feare stand vp in the way particularly, to hinder vs, let faith striue with it to cast it out, which is best able of any grace that is in vs, to ouercome and put it by.
if Fear stand up in the Way particularly, to hinder us, let faith strive with it to cast it out, which is best able of any grace that is in us, to overcome and put it by.
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And thus did Ester, who had no stronger weapon then her faith, in as great perill of her owne,
And thus did Ester, who had no Stronger weapon then her faith, in as great peril of her own,
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and her peoples life, both which with Gedeon are set forth for the example of al that shall come after, to follow them in belieuing.
and her peoples life, both which with Gideon Are Set forth for the Exampl of all that shall come After, to follow them in believing.
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But oh, where are such to be found, who shall be readie, (no, though it be in the hazard of the Church) to doe that which these did, I meane, to fixe their faith on God;
But o, where Are such to be found, who shall be ready, (no, though it be in the hazard of the Church) to do that which these did, I mean, to fix their faith on God;
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or if any be so minded, yet how weaklie and faintly shall it be done,
or if any be so minded, yet how weakly and faintly shall it be done,
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and how long shall it be in performing? But this hath often been spoken of.
and how long shall it be in performing? But this hath often been spoken of.
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And this be said of Gedeons faith: now somewhat be said likewise of his wisedome. His wisedome is highly commended in his casting downe their idolatrie;
And this be said of Gedeons faith: now somewhat be said likewise of his Wisdom. His Wisdom is highly commended in his casting down their idolatry;
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Doue-like innocency and obedience to God, must be ioyned with the wisdome of Serpents.
Dovelike innocency and Obedience to God, must be joined with the Wisdom of Serpents.
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In many duties doing wee must watch the best opportunitie, time and place, vnlesse the Lord prescribe them to vs. So did Sampson in the great destruction of the Philistims, watch time and place,
In many duties doing we must watch the best opportunity, time and place, unless the Lord prescribe them to us So did Sampson in the great destruction of the philistines, watch time and place,
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and tooke opportunitie, when thousands of them were assembled to make themselues passe-time by mocking and laughing at him;
and took opportunity, when thousands of them were assembled to make themselves pass-time by mocking and laughing At him;
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then he set his shoulders to the maine postes whereon the house stood, and cast it downe vpon the Princes and the rest, and slew thousands of them.
then he Set his shoulders to the main posts whereon the house stood, and cast it down upon the Princes and the rest, and slew thousands of them.
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So it was said of Dauid, hee did wisely, whither soeuer hee went out, and God was with him accordingly.
So it was said of David, he did wisely, whither soever he went out, and God was with him accordingly.
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And it is a singular gift of God in his children to be wise in the things they take in hand, that they giue no aduantage to the wicked, nor the diuell;
And it is a singular gift of God in his children to be wise in the things they take in hand, that they give no advantage to the wicked, nor the Devil;
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but take the best and fittest occasions to bee well occupied, as time and place giue leaue, both in holding their profession generally,
but take the best and Fittest occasions to be well occupied, as time and place give leave, both in holding their profession generally,
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and also in the doing of other particular duties:
and also in the doing of other particular duties:
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that where they see inconuenience like to come, they may by wise forecasting, preuent the same,
that where they see inconvenience like to come, they may by wise forecasting, prevent the same,
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and lay their most care where greatest danger is to bee seene and feared.
and lay their most care where greatest danger is to be seen and feared.
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Wherein though all attaine not the same and like measure, yet it is well when al labour as they are able, to attaine it. Wherein though all attain not the same and like measure, yet it is well when all labour as they Are able, to attain it.
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But some marre their good actions with the ill and vnwise manner in which they doe them.
But Some mar their good actions with the ill and unwise manner in which they do them.
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As Iobs friends did, in seeking to comfort him. The particular instances are infinite. But thinke we of them by this example.
As Jobs Friends did, in seeking to Comfort him. The particular instances Are infinite. But think we of them by this Exampl.
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For if Gedeon had gone about the work inioyned him, rashly or vndiscreetly, in the day time, who seeth not that euen his obeying of God in such a mnner had marred all? But Iael was blessed for her wisdome she shewed to pull downe Sisera. And thus Abigail by her wisdome deliuered her house, as Salomon saith;
For if Gideon had gone about the work enjoined him, rashly or undiscreetly, in the day time, who sees not that even his obeying of God in such a mnner had marred all? But Jael was blessed for her Wisdom she showed to pull down Sisera. And thus Abigail by her Wisdom Delivered her house, as Solomon Says;
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and the wise woman mentioned in 2. Sam. who saued a whole citie. The children of this generation teach vs herein.
and the wise woman mentioned in 2. Sam. who saved a Whole City. The children of this generation teach us herein.
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And therefore pray we all for the spirit of wisedome, that we not only doe that which we are commanded,
And Therefore pray we all for the Spirit of Wisdom, that we not only do that which we Are commanded,
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but that we studie to do it in the best sort we can: and yet alwaies shunning as a rock, carnall shifts and policies.
but that we study to do it in the best sort we can: and yet always shunning as a rock, carnal shifts and policies.
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But of this the lesse shall serue, being also often enlarged.
But of this the less shall serve, being also often enlarged.
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THE FORTIE TWO SERMON ON THE SIXTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE FORTIE TWO SERMON ON THE SIXTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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If it be not of God, ye shal not need to oppose it, it wil fal of it self.
If it be not of God, you shall not need to oppose it, it will fall of it self.
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WE haue heard of Gedeons faith and wisedome about the casting downe of the altar of Baal: and wee may see a good reason why he was faine to vse the best and surest meanes for the effecting of it,
WE have herd of Gedeons faith and Wisdom about the casting down of the altar of Baal: and we may see a good reason why he was feign to use the best and Surest means for the effecting of it,
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and for the ouerthrow of their idolatrie. First, seeing it was stablished among them, and had taken roote:
and for the overthrow of their idolatry. First, seeing it was established among them, and had taken root:
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therefore all that he could do was little enough to throw it downe.
Therefore all that he could do was little enough to throw it down.
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And also for that the people were so superstitiously addicted thereto, and so delighted in it.
And also for that the people were so superstitiously addicted thereto, and so delighted in it.
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But let vs now see in what outragious manner the people inquire after the man that had done it:
But let us now see in what outrageous manner the people inquire After the man that had done it:
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and when they with consent agreed, that it was Gedeon, how furiously they sought to haue him put to death.
and when they with consent agreed, that it was Gideon, how furiously they sought to have him put to death.
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Here many good points may be noted about idolaters, which I will brieflie set downe.
Here many good points may be noted about Idolaters, which I will briefly Set down.
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First this, how deepely idolatrie, superstition, and false worship is rooted in peoples hearts, and ground fast;
First this, how deeply idolatry, Superstition, and false worship is rooted in peoples hearts, and ground fast;
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as is to bee seene in these, and through these stories, and those in the booke of the Kings;
as is to be seen in these, and through these stories, and those in the book of the Kings;
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as the Philistims blind deuotion to their Dagon, and the peoples fond and mad zeale in maintaining the false worship of Baal in Ahabs time, their offerings to them, their bowing downe, and praying to them.
as the philistines blind devotion to their Dagon, and the peoples found and mad zeal in maintaining the false worship of Baal in Ahabs time, their offerings to them, their bowing down, and praying to them.
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So that a man might haue as easily plucked their hearts out of their bellies, as to haue disswaded and alienated their loue from them.
So that a man might have as Easily plucked their hearts out of their bellies, as to have dissuaded and alienated their love from them.
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The reasons are, first, because as sinne, so error is strong, plausible and deceitfull.
The Reasons Are, First, Because as sin, so error is strong, plausible and deceitful.
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Secondly, God accurseth all that will not hearken to the truth, so that they shall belieue lies, and be bewitched therewith.
Secondly, God accurseth all that will not harken to the truth, so that they shall believe lies, and be bewitched therewith.
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See and consider to this end, Esay 44. 19. Thirdly, the worst weeds haue deepest roots,
See and Consider to this end, Isaiah 44. 19. Thirdly, the worst weeds have Deepest roots,
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and corrupt customes or opinions, because they agree with mans bad nature, are not easily rooted out;
and corrupt customs or opinions, Because they agree with men bad nature, Are not Easily rooted out;
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whereas those which are good and commendable, are like precious plants or flowers, which hardly take any roote at all,
whereas those which Are good and commendable, Are like precious plants or flowers, which hardly take any root At all,
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and may be pluckt vp with two fingers.
and may be plucked up with two fingers.
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As at this day the cursed reliques of heathenish and popish fashions, how hardly are they laid downe, looke but to some vaine and foolish customes,
As At this day the cursed Relics of Heathenish and popish fashions, how hardly Are they laid down, look but to Some vain and foolish customs,
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and the •ond deuotion of the superstitions all the yeere long, in kneeling before stockes and stones,
and the •ond devotion of the superstitions all the year long, in kneeling before stocks and stones,
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and ye may easily guesse how hard a thing it is to remooue and expel them & the like.
and you may Easily guess how hard a thing it is to remove and expel them & the like.
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Gamaliel said of the doctrine of the Apostles;Gamaliel said of the Doctrine of the Apostles;
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and we should cast one eye eft vpon the righteous and equall dealing of God,
and we should cast one eye eft upon the righteous and equal dealing of God,
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But we must know that God not working by miracle, as he did then, Satan and his complices will in these daies trie the vttermost,
But we must know that God not working by miracle, as he did then, Satan and his accomplices will in these days try the uttermost,
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and vse all meanes ere that come to passe:
and use all means ere that come to pass:
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yea as we may see, they grow in experience and pollicie, strength and resolution also, to vphold their rotten building,
yea as we may see, they grow in experience and policy, strength and resolution also, to uphold their rotten building,
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vntill (as at death (to be sure) it shall) it fall vpon their shoulders.
until (as At death (to be sure) it shall) it fallen upon their shoulders.
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Whereas the true and pure worship of God, what authoritie, credit, or heartie loue doth it find or obtaine at the hands of the most of them who professe it? Nay, they haue soone inough of it, many reuolt and fall from it,
Whereas the true and pure worship of God, what Authority, credit, or hearty love does it find or obtain At the hands of the most of them who profess it? Nay, they have soon enough of it, many revolt and fallen from it,
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and they that retaine it, doe it (for the most part) in a most dead and cold manner.
and they that retain it, do it (for the most part) in a most dead and cold manner.
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Insomuch, as the diligentest preaching, and earnestest perswasions, doe scarcely preuaile so farre with men as that they get so much as a name of a good religion in the places where they dwell:
Insomuch, as the diligentest preaching, and earnestest persuasions, do scarcely prevail so Far with men as that they get so much as a name of a good Religion in the places where they dwell:
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when yet (if it were so) their zeale is neither grounded vpon knowledge, and if it be in some, yet are they not stablished and setled therein;
when yet (if it were so) their zeal is neither grounded upon knowledge, and if it be in Some, yet Are they not established and settled therein;
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and yet further, euen of them there are very few that hold constantly in a good conscience, the profession of their hope with ioy vnto their end.
and yet further, even of them there Are very few that hold constantly in a good conscience, the profession of their hope with joy unto their end.
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And although this good conscience bee farre from the idolaters of our time, for it can onely come from saith in Christ,
And although this good conscience be Far from the Idolaters of our time, for it can only come from Says in christ,
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and assurance of his fauour, (whatsoeuer blind zeale and deuotion be in them) yet therein they doe,
and assurance of his favour, (whatsoever blind zeal and devotion be in them) yet therein they do,
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as I said before, giue and ascribe much to their corrupt religion, and false worship, in cost, in time spending about the same,
as I said before, give and ascribe much to their corrupt Religion, and false worship, in cost, in time spending about the same,
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and feruencie therein, aboue a number of vs to ours.
and fervency therein, above a number of us to ours.
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So that if they went vpon good grounds, and had any promise from God for their so doing, they might haue to reioyce aboue many of vs. But they and such of our selues,
So that if they went upon good grounds, and had any promise from God for their so doing, they might have to rejoice above many of us But they and such of our selves,
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as I compare with them, in comming short of their zeale, shal speed both alike,
as I compare with them, in coming short of their zeal, shall speed both alike,
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while they (I meane the Papists) haue this cast in their teeth, Who required this at your hands? And againe, let him that set you on worke, pay you your wages.
while they (I mean the Papists) have this cast in their teeth, Who required this At your hands? And again, let him that Set you on work, pay you your wages.
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And to them of our profession, this shall be said;
And to them of our profession, this shall be said;
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This people draweth neere to mee with their bodies, but their hearts are farre from me, This people draws near to me with their bodies, but their hearts Are Far from me,
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and therefore in vaine doe such worship me. and Therefore in vain do such worship me.
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and that holy and heauenly things were in that account and request with many, that open and apparent sinnes are with them.
and that holy and heavenly things were in that account and request with many, that open and apparent Sins Are with them.
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And yet this I will adde, seeing I haue ioyned these popish worshippers with the idolaters of ancient time, affirming them to be like to them in zeale, this I say, I will adde concerning them, that this deuotion is but in few of them in these our daies,
And yet this I will add, seeing I have joined these popish worshippers with the Idolaters of ancient time, affirming them to be like to them in zeal, this I say, I will add Concerning them, that this devotion is but in few of them in these our days,
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like to that which was in thē of former ages, though (as they blindfold mens eies) it goe for currant, that they bee all zealous that are of that profession,
like to that which was in them of former ages, though (as they blindfold men's eyes) it go for currant, that they be all zealous that Are of that profession,
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when yet it is manifest that numbers of them are most subtill and hollow hearted dissemblers and deceiuers.
when yet it is manifest that numbers of them Are most subtle and hollow hearted dissemblers and deceivers.
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For to grant that some of the ignoranter sort are feruent in their false religion and blind deuotion,
For to grant that Some of the ignoranter sort Are fervent in their false Religion and blind devotion,
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yet the most of the rest deceiue the world, and are not so zealous as they are wilfull, spitefull,
yet the most of the rest deceive the world, and Are not so zealous as they Are wilful, spiteful,
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and malicious, who doe that which they doe, partly for their belly, and partly (though against their conscience) to vphold their religion by tradition, when they cannot by Scripture:
and malicious, who do that which they do, partly for their belly, and partly (though against their conscience) to uphold their Religion by tradition, when they cannot by Scripture:
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and all to this end, that it may, (as much as in them lieth) be receiued for the truth, rather then that of the Protestants, whom they deadly hate and abhorre.
and all to this end, that it may, (as much as in them lies) be received for the truth, rather then that of the Protestants, whom they deadly hate and abhor.
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As for that they hope to merit by their zeale, which doth the more set them forward, it is to bee granted, that they are much whetted on thereby, though they be deceiued:
As for that they hope to merit by their zeal, which does the more Set them forward, it is to be granted, that they Are much whetted on thereby, though they be deceived:
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but should not the promises of God freely made to vs of all good things, much more animate and harten on vs?
but should not the promises of God freely made to us of all good things, much more animate and harten on us?
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Another thing note we here, how soone and earnestly they inquired who should deface their Baal,
another thing note we Here, how soon and earnestly they inquired who should deface their Baal,
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and strippe him of his ornaments? whereas Gods word may lie vnpreached by many occasions, long inough,
and strip him of his Ornament? whereas God's word may lie unpreached by many occasions, long enough,
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before it be asked where the fault lieth, and complained of, and bewailed; or before the neglect thereof be sought to be remedied.
before it be asked where the fault lies, and complained of, and bewailed; or before the neglect thereof be sought to be remedied.
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In Poperie, if a man shall speake against the masse, or their breaden God, or dispraise any,
In Popery, if a man shall speak against the mass, or their breaden God, or dispraise any,
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yea the least part of their trash and trumperie, he shall be more cruelly handled then for blaspheming in the highest degree.
yea the least part of their trash and trumpery, he shall be more cruelly handled then for blaspheming in the highest degree.
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Which appeares by such as in the time of persecution in our owne land, attempted zealously to deface that idoll, who of all other were put to most exquisite torments.
Which appears by such as in the time of persecution in our own land, attempted zealously to deface that idol, who of all other were put to most exquisite torments.
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Euen as Gedeon here was pursued, and as a most hereticall and seditious disturbur, was called for to be put to death,
Eve as Gideon Here was pursued, and as a most heretical and seditious disturbur, was called for to be put to death,
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for offering that reproch vnto that base idoll Baal. Oh, it were an happie time,
for offering that reproach unto that base idol Baal. O, it were an happy time,
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if men were as zealously bent against atheisme, superstition, idolatrie, adulterie, and such like, as many are zealous for them:
if men were as zealously bent against atheism, Superstition, idolatry, adultery, and such like, as many Are zealous for them:
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And thus at this day doe the most men storme and rage at the Minister of God (who is Gods ordinarie instrument,
And thus At this day do the most men storm and rage At the Minister of God (who is God's ordinary Instrument,
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as Gedeon was the extraordinary) when they see that he is not content to dally with them,
as Gideon was the extraordinary) when they see that he is not content to dally with them,
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but in good earnest striueth to pull them from their ignorance, formall, and could worship of God, vncleanenesse,
but in good earnest strives to pull them from their ignorance, formal, and could worship of God, uncleanness,
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or whatsoeuer other sinne they cleaue vnto; (as these did to their idoll Baal) and serue.
or whatsoever other sin they cleave unto; (as these did to their idol Baal) and serve.
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The poore man Gedeon here had not more adoe to saue himselfe from this furious and eager multitude,
The poor man Gideon Here had not more ado to save himself from this furious and eager multitude,
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then the Minister hath (in many places where the Gospell hath not preuailed) to defend himselfe from a swarme of hornets, which flie about his eares, ready to sting him (I might rather haue said wild beasts to deuoure him) by their cursed reprochfull slanders and virulent tongues for his casting their Baal to the ground.
then the Minister hath (in many places where the Gospel hath not prevailed) to defend himself from a swarm of hornets, which fly about his ears, ready to sting him (I might rather have said wild beasts to devour him) by their cursed reproachful slanders and virulent tongues for his casting their Baal to the ground.
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Also it appeareth, that there were not many there that were as Gedeon, vpright hearted men,
Also it appears, that there were not many there that were as Gideon, upright hearted men,
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and such as did openly shew their dislike of idolatrie, because they could so easily find him out,
and such as did openly show their dislike of idolatry, Because they could so Easily find him out,
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and light vpon him, as the guiltie partie, as they counted him, with so slight inquiry.
and Light upon him, as the guilty party, as they counted him, with so slight inquiry.
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So that he was as eminent for his pietie, as Saul for his stature, who was taler then all the people, and could not lie hidden.
So that he was as eminent for his piety, as Saul for his stature, who was taler then all the people, and could not lie hidden.
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And the odious man of many hee was with them, to whom yet if they could haue seene, they were all beholding,
And the odious man of many he was with them, to whom yet if they could have seen, they were all beholding,
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and but for whom also they had all grone to wracke and had perished.
and but for whom also they had all groan to wrack and had perished.
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And wee see, what eie-sores, and how odious some one or few good professors of the Gospell are to a companie of prophane hickescorners,
And we see, what eie-sores, and how odious Some one or few good professors of the Gospel Are to a company of profane hickescorners,
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and what a troublesome life they leade amongst them:
and what a troublesome life they lead among them:
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being baited and vexed by them at their pleasure, and made their laughing stocke, as Sampson to the Philistims:
being baited and vexed by them At their pleasure, and made their laughing stock, as Sampson to the philistines:
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for whose sake (yet) they are suffered by the Lord to liue, that they may come to repentance, being neere inough (by all likelihood) to be vtterly destroyed and to be brought to naught, but for them;
for whose sake (yet) they Are suffered by the Lord to live, that they may come to Repentance, being near enough (by all likelihood) to be utterly destroyed and to be brought to nought, but for them;
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as we may reade in the story of Genesis, if there had been but ten righteous men in Sodome, the city had not been consumed.
as we may read in the story of Genesis, if there had been but ten righteous men in Sodom, the City had not been consumed.
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Yet, and though they haue such benefit by them, they sticke not to sweare, that but for them they might liue merrily, and without disturbance.
Yet, and though they have such benefit by them, they stick not to swear, that but for them they might live merrily, and without disturbance.
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Therefore where God hath prouided better for a people, and muzled the mouthes of such tigers and beares as these,
Therefore where God hath provided better for a people, and muzzled the mouths of such tigers and bears as these,
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so that they may professe the Gospell without danger, or feare, pursuit, and scorne of their betters) who commonly are the wings to protect the inferiour sort of base and spitefull persons) let such see and acknowledge a great libertie and release,
so that they may profess the Gospel without danger, or Fear, pursuit, and scorn of their betters) who commonly Are the wings to Pact the inferior sort of base and spiteful Persons) let such see and acknowledge a great liberty and release,
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and vse it wisely while they inioy it, as the Churches of Samaria and Iudea, and Galilee did in the booke of the Acts. lest God take from them their props, ornaments and protectors of them,
and use it wisely while they enjoy it, as the Churches of Samaria and Iudea, and Galilee did in the book of the Acts. lest God take from them their props, Ornament and Protectors of them,
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and make them to say (as many doe full heauily) we would gladly be zealous and fruitfull in our profession, (but (alas) we cannot so soone peepe out of the doores,
and make them to say (as many do full heavily) we would gladly be zealous and fruitful in our profession, (but (alas) we cannot so soon peep out of the doors,
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but we are pelted in againe, and beaten back with the frownings, disgraces, and opppositions of such as are mightier then our selues.
but we Are pelted in again, and beaten back with the frownings, disgraces, and opppositions of such as Are Mightier then our selves.
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But of this point more anon. Thus farre of the outrage of the people: now of the answere of Ioah to them, in the next two verses.
But of this point more anon. Thus Far of the outrage of the people: now of the answer of Joah to them, in the next two Verses.
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For he, as a wise Magistrate, did at the first suppresse and bridle the rage of the people.
For he, as a wise Magistrate, did At the First suppress and bridle the rage of the people.
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Now because it was said before, that the ground with the groue, altar and bullock did pertaine to Ioash, and were his:
Now Because it was said before, that the ground with the grove, altar and bullock did pertain to Joash, and were his:
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it is cleare, that he had also vpheld the idolatrie:
it is clear, that he had also upheld the idolatry:
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how was it then, that he should thus lightly suffer the act of his sonne Gedeon to passe vnpunished, (some man perhaps will aske,) and that he should find fault with the people,
how was it then, that he should thus lightly suffer the act of his son Gideon to pass unpunished, (Some man perhaps will ask,) and that he should find fault with the people,
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for seeking to punish the trespasser against Baal? I answere, that Ioash was certified of the will of God, very likely by Gedeon his sonne,
for seeking to Punish the trespasser against Baal? I answer, that Joash was certified of the will of God, very likely by Gideon his son,
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as Sampsons father was by him, that marriage he sought with the Philistion woman was of the Lord.
as Sampsons father was by him, that marriage he sought with the Philistion woman was of the Lord.
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But howsoeuer it was, hee doth shew that God stirred him vp to be a fauourer of his sonnes doing,
But howsoever it was, he does show that God stirred him up to be a favourer of his Sons doing,
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for hee doth with three reasons driue the people from their hold, and beates them backe from their purpose and attempt.
for he does with three Reasons driven the people from their hold, and beats them back from their purpose and attempt.
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First, he reprooues them for their boldnesse, for that they being priuate men, did without any calling take vpon them to bee reuengers of Baals quarrell,
First, he reproves them for their boldness, for that they being private men, did without any calling take upon them to be revengers of Baal's quarrel,
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and that contrary to the will of God. And secondly, he threatens them with the feare of Gods iudgement, and that presently.
and that contrary to the will of God. And secondly, he threatens them with the Fear of God's judgement, and that presently.
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And thirdly, by an Ironicall speech against Baal (saying, if he be a God, let him pleade for himselfe) he shameth them,
And Thirdly, by an Ironical speech against Baal (saying, if he be a God, let him plead for himself) he shameth them,
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and driues them from their enterprize. And this be said for the layingout of the 31. verse.
and drives them from their enterprise. And this be said for the layingout of the 31. verse.
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In the 32. he giues his some a name according to the answere hee had made to the people, and that name was Ierrubbaal.
In the 32. he gives his Some a name according to the answer he had made to the people, and that name was Ierrubbaal.
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And here in generall occasion is offered to consider, how strangely God wrought for Gedeon, and against his enemies, beyond al expectation stirring vp Ioash to assist and oppose the other.
And Here in general occasion is offered to Consider, how strangely God wrought for Gideon, and against his enemies, beyond all expectation stirring up Joash to assist and oppose the other.
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Who would not haue said, that the people would haue borne downe Gedeon, they being backed so strongly,
Who would not have said, that the people would have born down Gideon, they being backed so strongly,
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and hauing an idolatrous Magistrate on their side? But behold, the Lord turnes his heart as he pleaseth,
and having an idolatrous Magistrate on their side? But behold, the Lord turns his heart as he Pleases,
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and makes him stand out in the defense of his sonnes act, whose cruell Iudge he had been more like to bee, to condemne him to death,
and makes him stand out in the defence of his Sons act, whose cruel Judge he had been more like to be, to condemn him to death,
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as these mad people required, and looked for. And wee must thinke that it was no small courage to him, to doe thus, though a Magistrate.
as these mad people required, and looked for. And we must think that it was no small courage to him, to do thus, though a Magistrate.
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For this concourse of the people was not ordinary, in a iudiciall manner but mutinous, and not vnlike to that of Demetrius in the case of Dianaes worship.
For this concourse of the people was not ordinary, in a judicial manner but mutinous, and not unlike to that of Demetrius in the case of Diana's worship.
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But the same God, who (when hee saw it meet) caused Lysias, an Heathen Captaine, to become a Protector of Paul against the Iewes:
But the same God, who (when he saw it meet) caused Lysias, an Heathen Captain, to become a Protector of Paul against the Iewes:
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and Paul himselfe to be a Preacher of the Gospel which he had before persecuted, did this also,
and Paul himself to be a Preacher of the Gospel which he had before persecuted, did this also,
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and his hand is not yet shortned from doing the like for the good of his Church,
and his hand is not yet shortened from doing the like for the good of his Church,
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and incouragement of his people, according to that saying of the Wise man: When a mans waies please the Lord, he will make his very enemies his friends:
and encouragement of his people, according to that saying of the Wise man: When a men ways please the Lord, he will make his very enemies his Friends:
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and by consequent, those things which were most feared, as being like to worke most against them, he will make them to worke contrarily,
and by consequent, those things which were most feared, as being like to work most against them, he will make them to work contrarily,
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euen to their most good and furtherance: and besides, God turnes the hearts of men, as riuers of water.
even to their most good and furtherance: and beside, God turns the hearts of men, as Rivers of water.
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Examples we haue in Cyrus the restorer of the Iewes, and the worship of God. Pilates wife, Achisth to Dauid, &c. But this by the way onely.
Examples we have in Cyrus the restorer of the Iewes, and the worship of God. Pilate's wife, Achisth to David, etc. But this by the Way only.
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More particularly, we may see in Ioash, who was before an Idolater, but being instructed about the will of God against that wickednesse,
More particularly, we may see in Joash, who was before an Idolater, but being instructed about the will of God against that wickedness,
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how soone hee was able to resist and stand against it.
how soon he was able to resist and stand against it.
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This teacheth that it is but ignorance and vnbeliefe, that causeth many to practise and maintaine, either a false worshipping of God, or any like wickednesse:
This Teaches that it is but ignorance and unbelief, that Causes many to practise and maintain, either a false worshipping of God, or any like wickedness:
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though I denie not, but some doe worse, who though they know it to be euill, yet will doe so wilfullie.
though I deny not, but Some doe Worse, who though they know it to be evil, yet will do so wilfully.
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The other are to be better hoped of;
The other Are to be better hoped of;
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who if the Lord vouchsafe them the mercie that he did Ioash, shall soone bee changed from their former ill course,
who if the Lord vouchsafe them the mercy that he did Joash, shall soon be changed from their former ill course,
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And therefore a detestable state to liue in, is Popery, out of the which they will not so much as seeke to be brought, by hearing the Gospell preached,
And Therefore a detestable state to live in, is Popery, out of the which they will not so much as seek to be brought, by hearing the Gospel preached,
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and therefore they lie still therein to their confusion, with all such as doe like vnto them.
and Therefore they lie still therein to their confusion, with all such as do like unto them.
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Whereas many in other kinds of sinne, are brought out of it by preaching, and are turned to God by true repentance.
Whereas many in other Kinds of sin, Are brought out of it by preaching, and Are turned to God by true Repentance.
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Agreeable whereunto is that of Paul, I was a persecutor, blasphemer, &c. but the Lord had mercie vpon me, because I did it ignorantly.
Agreeable whereunto is that of Paul, I was a persecutor, blasphemer, etc. but the Lord had mercy upon me, Because I did it ignorantly.
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Noting that one cause why few of his sect were conuerted, because, as our Sauiour saith, They knew they did euill, therefore their sinne remained.
Noting that one cause why few of his sect were converted, Because, as our Saviour Says, They knew they did evil, Therefore their sin remained.
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This is not to incourage any to liue in ignorance;
This is not to encourage any to live in ignorance;
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for the least punishment is condemnation, if men preferre darknesse to light, whatsoeuer the cause be.
for the least punishment is condemnation, if men prefer darkness to Light, whatsoever the cause be.
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But as Christ saith, in Matthew 2. The iudgement of Tyrus and Zidon shall bee easier then of Corazin and Bethsaidah at the day of Gods comming,
But as christ Says, in Matthew 2. The judgement of Tyre and Sidon shall be Easier then of Chorazin and Bethsaida At the day of God's coming,
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for they had repented, if they had been instructed.
for they had repented, if they had been instructed.
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The vse is, to comfort such as affect to be ignorant, hoping thereby to escape Gods wrath:
The use is, to Comfort such as affect to be ignorant, hoping thereby to escape God's wrath:
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whereas rather they should consider that their ignorance wil procure it, yea, is a chiefe cause of other sinne which causeth it:
whereas rather they should Consider that their ignorance will procure it, yea, is a chief cause of other sin which Causes it:
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yea and because that it is easie and no hard matter for such as are simplie and not wilfully ignorant, to get knowledge and faith,
yea and Because that it is easy and no hard matter for such as Are simply and not wilfully ignorant, to get knowledge and faith,
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if they would applie themselues to hearing;
if they would apply themselves to hearing;
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therefore seeing they persist in their blindnes, they cause an inuincible ignorance to grow vpon themselues, which shal be as seuerely punished as obstinate disobedience and contempt.
Therefore seeing they persist in their blindness, they cause an invincible ignorance to grow upon themselves, which shall be as severely punished as obstinate disobedience and contempt.
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But let such as God hath mercifully enlightned, consider and pitie the thousands that lie in darkenesse, praying God to preuent them with the light, wondering that God should reueal himselfe to them, rather then to the world.
But let such as God hath mercifully enlightened, Consider and pity the thousands that lie in darkness, praying God to prevent them with the Light, wondering that God should reveal himself to them, rather then to the world.
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Also we may learne from hence, that when God sheweth mercie to one in a kindred or family, it oft redounds to many of the rest,
Also we may Learn from hence, that when God shows mercy to one in a kindred or family, it oft redounds to many of the rest,
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as when one is raised to promotion, the rest fare the better.
as when one is raised to promotion, the rest fare the better.
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So here God reuealing himselfe to Gedeon; his father, and so his familie were brought to the knowledge of the true God. The reason whereof is double.
So Here God revealing himself to Gideon; his father, and so his family were brought to the knowledge of the true God. The reason whereof is double.
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First, Gods blessing vpon the seed & stock of the righteous.
First, God's blessing upon the seed & stock of the righteous.
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Secondly, because where God hath wrought graciouslie in some one in a kindred or family, there commonly is wrought a great desire to doe good to the rest,
Secondly, Because where God hath wrought graciously in Some one in a kindred or family, there commonly is wrought a great desire to do good to the rest,
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As Paul professeth to the Romans, My hearts desire for Israel is, that he may be saued.
As Paul Professes to the Roman, My hearts desire for Israel is, that he may be saved.
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And although they doe not alway preuaile (because saluation followeth Gods election, not nature) yet often it doth:
And although they do not always prevail (Because salvation follows God's election, not nature) yet often it does:
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and where it is otherwise, the iuster is their condemnation.
and where it is otherwise, the juster is their condemnation.
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For proofe of this, our Sauiour Christ himselfe may bee an example, who brought his disciples,
For proof of this, our Saviour christ himself may be an Exampl, who brought his Disciples,
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and some of his kindred to be religious.
and Some of his kindred to be religious.
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And he hath taught vs, that the Gospell is compared to leuin, which spreaddeth further and further.
And he hath taught us, that the Gospel is compared to levin, which spreadeth further and further.
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And thus by some one whom God hath well seasoned with grace, many of the rest haue been in like manner made partakers of the same grace with them. A ioyfull sight to behold.
And thus by Some one whom God hath well seasoned with grace, many of the rest have been in like manner made partakers of the same grace with them. A joyful sighed to behold.
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I would it were not so in Poperie, that one did draw many:
I would it were not so in Popery, that one did draw many:
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and it were to be wished, that it might be seene to be more common in the receiuing of the Gospell effectually, that the rest of the familie and affinity did so.
and it were to be wished, that it might be seen to be more Common in the receiving of the Gospel effectually, that the rest of the family and affinity did so.
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This, I say, is often seene;
This, I say, is often seen;
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though commonly one of a city, and two of a tribe, as the Prophet saith, meaning but a few.
though commonly one of a City, and two of a tribe, as the Prophet Says, meaning but a few.
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Yea, how often is it seene, that a godly Abigail is coupled with a Nabal, and Iob with a foolish woman? How truly is it said of many good parents, Their children are vngratious, as they tell Samuel to his face? yea and of how many parents also, who are badly disposed, that euen their children shall rise vp against them,
Yea, how often is it seen, that a godly Abigail is coupled with a Nabal, and Job with a foolish woman? How truly is it said of many good Parents, Their children Are ungracious, as they tell Samuel to his face? yea and of how many Parents also, who Are badly disposed, that even their children shall rise up against them,
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and condemne them, for that they go before them in knowledge & the feare of God? while they being wedded to their will, take scorne to learne of them;
and condemn them, for that they go before them in knowledge & the Fear of God? while they being wedded to their will, take scorn to Learn of them;
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nay, it were well, if they would learne of good teachers, and that they abused not their authoritie to curbe and discourage their children.
nay, it were well, if they would Learn of good Teachers, and that they abused not their Authority to curb and discourage their children.
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But as for the third sort, most wofull is their estate, when like father like child,
But as for the third sort, most woeful is their estate, when like father like child,
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as the head is so is the foote, all ignorant, brutish and vngodly, as Esay saith.
as the head is so is the foot, all ignorant, brutish and ungodly, as Isaiah Says.
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Now further by Ioash his answer, let vs consider some thing, and then by the people, as occasion is offered.
Now further by Joash his answer, let us Consider Some thing, and then by the people, as occasion is offered.
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In him by the speeches he vsed, note we the properties of a worthie magistrate, to wit, to defend Gods true worship,
In him by the Speeches he used, note we the properties of a worthy magistrate, to wit, to defend God's true worship,
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and to cast downe idolatrie, to oppose himselfe against the seditious and cauillers, and other wicked men, euen vnto death.
and to cast down idolatry, to oppose himself against the seditious and cavillers, and other wicked men, even unto death.
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His countenance, courage and power, beside his affection, ought to be manifested in Magistrates, for the defence and stablishing of all Gods seruice;
His countenance, courage and power, beside his affection, ought to be manifested in Magistrates, for the defence and establishing of all God's service;
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But the commonnesse of euil, and the strength that it hath got in al places, dulleth the edge of the most of these now a daies.
But the commonness of evil, and the strength that it hath god in all places, dulleth the edge of the most of these now a days.
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And this slacknesse and coldnesse, in Magistrates is as truly the cause why iniquitie so aboundeth, as any other:
And this slackness and coldness, in Magistrates is as truly the cause why iniquity so Aboundeth, as any other:
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so that if euill hauing the vpper hand doe cause both publike officers of iustice,
so that if evil having the upper hand do cause both public Officers of Justice,
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and priuate persons to be more vnable to resist it, and so the more vnwilling to goe about to punish it, they may thanke themselues.
and private Persons to be more unable to resist it, and so the more unwilling to go about to Punish it, they may thank themselves.
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Dauid professeth of himselfe, that betimes he would cut off from the house of God, the wicked: David Professes of himself, that betimes he would Cut off from the house of God, the wicked:
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that is, all scorners and maligners of the sound worship and worshippers of God.
that is, all Scorner's and maligners of the found worship and worshippers of God.
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Oh it were to be wished (& indeed in that we pray no more earnestly for such, wee iustly complaine) that all gouernours were of Dauid his minde, that so the rest might liue vnder their authoritie,
O it were to be wished (& indeed in that we pray no more earnestly for such, we justly complain) that all Governors were of David his mind, that so the rest might live under their Authority,
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an honest and quiet life, free from the noisomnes of such goates as by their hornes and stinch pester the sheepe, which would faine liue peaceably,
an honest and quiet life, free from the noisomnes of such Goats as by their horns and stinch pester the sheep, which would feign live peaceably,
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and serue the Lord by them.
and serve the Lord by them.
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For when the common sort see swearing, blasphemie, the contempt of the Sabbath, drunkennesse, and other abominations to swarme in many places, who seeth not that both they dare more boldly doe the same,
For when the Common sort see swearing, blasphemy, the contempt of the Sabbath, Drunkenness, and other abominations to swarm in many places, who sees not that both they Dare more boldly do the same,
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and that they who will not, shall be scorned and grieued to see them?
and that they who will not, shall be scorned and grieved to see them?
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We may further note here that sinne ought to be so odious, and in so vile account, that we should be much grieued to behold the maintaining of it,
We may further note Here that sin ought to be so odious, and in so vile account, that we should be much grieved to behold the maintaining of it,
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and them that will stand for it.
and them that will stand for it.
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For now that Ioash was himself armed against idolatry, he demaunds if they, the blind people would stand for it,
For now that Joash was himself armed against idolatry, he demands if they, the blind people would stand for it,
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and plead for Baal. And yet they might haue replied, we plead no more for him,
and plead for Baal. And yet they might have replied, we plead no more for him,
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then thou thy selfe hast done, and that very lately, in whose groue Baal was placed.
then thou thy self hast done, and that very lately, in whose grove Baal was placed.
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But now the case was altered with Ioash, euen as it was with Paul, when he preached the Gospell which he had persecuted before.
But now the case was altered with Joash, even as it was with Paul, when he preached the Gospel which he had persecuted before.
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It is a notable token of repentance, when mens affections and desires are quite changed from the euill things, which before they could not be drawne from:
It is a notable token of Repentance, when men's affections and Desires Are quite changed from the evil things, which before they could not be drawn from:
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yea and when they breake out into holy indignation at themselues and other, for the sins which they committed against God, although they know them forgiuen.
yea and when they break out into holy Indignation At themselves and other, for the Sins which they committed against God, although they know them forgiven.
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And surely, an vpright hearted man would thinke that all should abhorre the sin that he hateth,
And surely, an upright hearted man would think that all should abhor the since that he hates,
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and it grieueth him to see another deceiued and held in the snare that he himself hath bin holden in:
and it grieves him to see Another deceived and held in the snare that he himself hath been held in:
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& therfore counts it absurd that any should maintaine and delight in it:
& Therefore counts it absurd that any should maintain and delight in it:
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whereas the contrary now a daies may bee seene, that hee is diligently marked that will stand against it:
whereas the contrary now a days may be seen, that he is diligently marked that will stand against it:
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and so few there be so well minded, that they may soone be noted. Their shamefull boldnes is likewise to be marked by the words of Ioash here, saying;
and so few there be so well minded, that they may soon be noted. Their shameful boldness is likewise to be marked by the words of Joash Here, saying;
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Will ye plead for Baal? he that doth so, let him die before the morning. Will you plead for Baal? he that does so, let him die before the morning.
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Who although they saw the Magistrate against them, yet they were so blind, that they stood in the defence of their idolatrie.
Who although they saw the Magistrate against them, yet they were so blind, that they stood in the defence of their idolatry.
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And euen so we may say;
And even so we may say;
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Great is the boldnes that is growne vp in this age, while not only they doe the euils openly, which men and women in former ages haue blushed for the secret doing of the same [ be it the sinne of Zimri and Cozby or the like ]:
Great is the boldness that is grown up in this age, while not only they do the evils openly, which men and women in former ages have blushed for the secret doing of the same [ be it the sin of Zimri and Cozbi or the like ]:
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but also such dare reuile and raile vpon those who speake against their lewd doings.
but also such Dare revile and rail upon those who speak against their lewd doings.
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But these truly verifie the saying, The wicked men and deceiuers waxe worse. And how should it be that in the last daies should be so perilous times,
But these truly verify the saying, The wicked men and deceivers wax Worse. And how should it be that in the last days should be so perilous times,
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if as the day of the world groweth neerer to an end, so sinne waxed not more and more out of measure sinfull? And that, both for the number of sinnes, (for we see new additions and fashions daily) and for the measure also, I meane the greedines, impudencie and pertinacie of sinners, who are not ashamed of their euils,
if as the day of the world grows nearer to an end, so sin waxed not more and more out of measure sinful? And that, both for the number of Sins, (for we see new additions and fashions daily) and for the measure also, I mean the greediness, impudency and pertinacy of Sinners, who Are not ashamed of their evils,
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but with the harlot in the Prouerbs, who wipeth her selfe as cleane of all her filthinesse,
but with the harlot in the Proverbs, who wipeth her self as clean of all her filthiness,
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as if she had been a virgin. Wee see whores were growne, by that time, to a degree of boldnes:
as if she had been a Virgae. we see whores were grown, by that time, to a degree of boldness:
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for Tamar was iudged an whore by her father, because she had couered her face.
for Tamar was judged an whore by her father, Because she had covered her face.
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But this maske is long agoe pluckt off, not onely from them that bee of her occupation,
But this mask is long ago plucked off, not only from them that be of her occupation,
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but the most spirituall adulterers now a daies, are so farre from being ashamed to shew their faces, that they are not thought masters of their trade,
but the most spiritual Adulterers now a days, Are so Far from being ashamed to show their faces, that they Are not Thought Masters of their trade,
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if they dare not spit in the face of modestie and all reprouers.
if they Dare not spit in the face of modesty and all reprovers.
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And what is to be said of the aged, and men in wealth, (who haue somewhat to beare them out) when euen youthes (of both sexes) whose honour should be their blushing, (which euen heathens called the Colour of vertue) are brasen faced,
And what is to be said of the aged, and men in wealth, (who have somewhat to bear them out) when even youths (of both sexes) whose honour should be their blushing, (which even Heathens called the Colour of virtue) Are brazen faced,
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nor their Priests to set foorth their pedlary ware to sale, to the ignorant and superstitious, whom they had sometime deceiued,
nor their Priests to Set forth their pedlary ware to sale, to the ignorant and superstitious, whom they had sometime deceived,
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and inferiours of al sorts take vp that cursed speech, who is Lord ouer vs? But oh, who doth not see the Lords marke set vpon them,
and inferiors of all sorts take up that cursed speech, who is Lord over us? But o, who does not see the lords mark Set upon them,
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while by shame, and sorow their belliesful, with other miseries, they come daily euery one in his course, to a wofull end?
while by shame, and sorrow their belliesful, with other misery's, they come daily every one in his course, to a woeful end?
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Furthermore, it was well answered by Ioash, Let Baal plead for himselfe:
Furthermore, it was well answered by Joash, Let Baal plead for himself:
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meaning, if he can, what need you? if he cannot, it were a shame to pleade for such a god, meaning, if he can, what need you? if he cannot, it were a shame to plead for such a god,
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as could not plead his owne cause. As Elias also, in the like case, said to the blind people:
as could not plead his own cause. As Elias also, in the like case, said to the blind people:
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and so it may be said to all maintainers of Idolatrie, and such like abomination; If the Idols be gods, whom they worship, let them keepe themselues from the fire.
and so it may be said to all maintainers of Idolatry, and such like abomination; If the Idols be God's, whom they worship, let them keep themselves from the fire.
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And they who will needs thinke their doings to be good in maintaining and reasoning for such stockes, let them waite and see what will be the end thereof,
And they who will needs think their doings to be good in maintaining and reasoning for such stocks, let them wait and see what will be the end thereof,
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and what will come of them.
and what will come of them.
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They were well set a worke to plead for him, who was so farre from helping them in their neede, that hee could not reuenge his owne cause against such as would deface him:
They were well Set a work to plead for him, who was so Far from helping them in their need, that he could not revenge his own cause against such as would deface him:
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and so are all that are like them; such a master he is whom they serue.
and so Are all that Are like them; such a master he is whom they serve.
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Lastly, out of this verse 31. and the former, in that Gedeon seruing God so commendably,
Lastly, out of this verse 31. and the former, in that Gideon serving God so commendably,
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as he was commanded, (for which also hee is by name commended as a worthie person,
as he was commanded, (for which also he is by name commended as a worthy person,
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and a beleeuer) was yet called seditious of them that were themselues so indeede,
and a believer) was yet called seditious of them that were themselves so indeed,
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and that therefore hee was counted worthie to die, who yet was the meane whereby the other did liue, note that when the wicked are charged neuer so iustly for their euill doings,
and that Therefore he was counted worthy to die, who yet was the mean whereby the other did live, note that when the wicked Are charged never so justly for their evil doings,
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yet they euer returne the accusation vpon their accusers.
yet they ever return the accusation upon their accusers.
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For example, the doctrine of Gods word, and the Preachers thereof, doe by Gods blessing, become the meanes and outward instruments of much good doing,
For Exampl, the Doctrine of God's word, and the Preachers thereof, do by God's blessing, become the means and outward Instruments of much good doing,
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and some turne from their euill waies thereby, but what dissenting is there among the rest for this,
and Some turn from their evil ways thereby, but what dissenting is there among the rest for this,
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when they see it? In such wise, as that they fall commonly to this exclamation, that both teachers and such as follow their doctrine, are troublers of the people,
when they see it? In such wise, as that they fallen commonly to this exclamation, that both Teachers and such as follow their Doctrine, Are troublers of the people,
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but as for themselues, they haue done no euill. Euen as the Papists crie on the other side, that they are disturbed and disquieted,
but as for themselves, they have done no evil. Eve as the Papists cry on the other side, that they Are disturbed and disquieted,
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for that they may not be suffered to serue God, as they would bee glad to doe,
for that they may not be suffered to serve God, as they would be glad to do,
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& Idolatrie cast down first, as we haue heard;
& Idolatry cast down First, as we have herd;
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and as their fellowes in many places still doe, no lesse palpably, then Simon Magus did the people of Samaria, whom he had with his sorceries bewitched.
and as their Fellows in many places still do, no less palpably, then Simon Magus did the people of Samaria, whom he had with his sorceries bewitched.
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These will not suffer their Idolatrous worship at any hand to bee ouerthrowne, but say,
These will not suffer their Idolatrous worship At any hand to be overthrown, but say,
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as the people said to Ieremy, We will worship the Queene of heauen that is, the Moone and other starres:
as the people said to Ieremy, We will worship the Queen of heaven that is, the Moon and other Stars:
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and as the foolish people of Ephesus, who cried out in a mad mood, Great is Diana of the Ephesians, when yet who were more vnlike to make tumults and sedition,
and as the foolish people of Ephesus, who cried out in a mad mood, Great is Diana of the Ephesians, when yet who were more unlike to make tumults and sedition,
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then they whom they accused, as Paul and his companie? So (to leaue these,
then they whom they accused, as Paul and his company? So (to leave these,
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and to returne to them whom I began with) thus crie the wicked out when their lewd doings bee reproued iustly out of pulpits; Preachers are seditious;
and to return to them whom I began with) thus cry the wicked out when their lewd doings be reproved justly out of pulpits; Preachers Are seditious;
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they make strife and tumults where they come, and draw people after them, whereas they were quiet and well enough before:
they make strife and tumults where they come, and draw people After them, whereas they were quiet and well enough before:
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but who are they whom they draw? euen those who forsake their companie, whom I speake of,
but who Are they whom they draw? even those who forsake their company, whom I speak of,
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and leaue off their cursed manners and behauiour, so that they are now depriued of them,
and leave off their cursed manners and behaviour, so that they Are now deprived of them,
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therefore now they make their part good against them, crying out that they are seditious.
Therefore now they make their part good against them, crying out that they Are seditious.
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Thus Elias was charged to trouble the land, when he taught the true seruice of God,
Thus Elias was charged to trouble the land, when he taught the true service of God,
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and reproued Idolatrie, but he shewed who were troublers of the land, to all that list to know it,
and reproved Idolatry, but he showed who were troublers of the land, to all that list to know it,
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euen such as be not obedient to the commandements of the Lord.
even such as be not obedient to the Commandments of the Lord.
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But that all may see, that such are not to be charged as troublesome persons, whose preaching bewraieth the bad sort, who are therefore incensed against them,
But that all may see, that such Are not to be charged as troublesome Persons, whose preaching bewrayeth the bad sort, who Are Therefore incensed against them,
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because their euill deedes are brought to light by them; neither they who obey their doctrine, though they bee hated of the greatest part;
Because their evil Deeds Are brought to Light by them; neither they who obey their Doctrine, though they be hated of the greatest part;
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that saying of our Sauiour teacheth: I came not to send peace into the earth, but the sword, and debate.
that saying of our Saviour Teaches: I Come not to send peace into the earth, but the sword, and debate.
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And againe, I am come to set fire on the earth, and what is my desire if it be alreadie kindled? So that if ciuill distension and trouble follow vpon our preaching,
And again, I am come to Set fire on the earth, and what is my desire if it be already kindled? So that if civil distension and trouble follow upon our preaching,
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and professing, it is the filthie heart of the rebellious sort, out of which that stinch commeth,
and professing, it is the filthy heart of the rebellious sort, out of which that stinch comes,
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as out of a dunghill, who can away with no better sauour.
as out of a dunghill, who can away with no better savour.
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Now in that Ioash called his sonne Ierubbaal, [ Baal shall contend against him ] not in reproch,
Now in that Joash called his son Jerubbaal, [ Baal shall contend against him ] not in reproach,
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but for a memoriall he did it; which brought the Idol into contempt.
but for a memorial he did it; which brought the Idol into contempt.
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So hee was called Ierubbosheth, 2. Sam. 11. 21. This sheweth, that he was so farre from being ashamed of his owne or his sonnes fact, that he reioyced in it that Idolatrie had the foile by his meanes,
So he was called Ierubbosheth, 2. Sam. 11. 21. This shows, that he was so Far from being ashamed of his own or his Sons fact, that he rejoiced in it that Idolatry had the foil by his means,
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as all well minded people should doe the like. But I proceed.
as all well minded people should do the like. But I proceed.
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THE FORTIE THREE SERMON ON THE SIXTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. Vers. 33. Then all the Midianites and the Amalekites,
THE FORTIE THREE SERMON ON THE SIXTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. Vers. 33. Then all the midianites and the Amalekites,
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and they of the East, gathered together, and pitched in the valley of Izreel. 34. But the spirit of the Lord came vpon Gedeon, and he blew a trumpet,
and they of the East, gathered together, and pitched in the valley of Israel. 34. But the Spirit of the Lord Come upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet,
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and Abiezer was ioyned with him. 35. And he sent messengers through all Manasseh, which also was ioyned with him:
and Abiezer was joined with him. 35. And he sent messengers through all Manasses, which also was joined with him:
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and he sent messengers to Asher, and to Zabulon, and to Naphtali, and they came vp to meete him. and he sent messengers to Asher, and to Zebulon, and to Naphtali, and they Come up to meet him.
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NOw followeth the last point of the foure in this fourth part of Chapter, as was noted in the 11. verse.
NOw follows the last point of the foure in this fourth part of Chapter, as was noted in the 11. verse.
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In which is shewed, how Gedeon (after that the Midianites gathered themselues together) prepared for warre against them;
In which is showed, how Gideon (After that the midianites gathered themselves together) prepared for war against them;
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he hauing before destroyed Idolatrie, and set vp the true worship of God:
he having before destroyed Idolatry, and Set up the true worship of God:
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that thus all the people might see, when it was done, how ill it might haue been vndone againe,
that thus all the people might see, when it was done, how ill it might have been undone again,
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and how profitable it was for them, which Gedeon had done so:
and how profitable it was for them, which Gideon had done so:
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though we may remember what troubles and stirres were raised against him, before he could bring it to passe.
though we may Remember what Troubles and stirs were raised against him, before he could bring it to pass.
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But oh, what a mercie of God was this to them, that the Midianites were held in all this while? who bound their hands and feete till Gedeon had brought so worthie a worke to passe,
But o, what a mercy of God was this to them, that the midianites were held in all this while? who bound their hands and feet till Gideon had brought so worthy a work to pass,
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but euen he whom none were able to resist, euen the Lord omnipotent? The summe of these three verses is this:
but even he whom none were able to resist, even the Lord omnipotent? The sum of these three Verses is this:
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That the Lord gaue occasion to Gedeon, by bringing the Midianites, and other assistants to them, into the land, to preuaile against, and get victorie ouer them.
That the Lord gave occasion to Gideon, by bringing the midianites, and other assistants to them, into the land, to prevail against, and get victory over them.
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For he trusting to the word of God, by which he had been, and that lately, so well strengthened; prepared to goe against them:
For he trusting to the word of God, by which he had been, and that lately, so well strengthened; prepared to go against them:
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and the Lord armed him, and he drew helpe together out of the tribes that were neere vnto him,
and the Lord armed him, and he drew help together out of the tribes that were near unto him,
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as is to be seene in the text, so that Israel was againe restored in great multitudes.
as is to be seen in the text, so that Israel was again restored in great Multitudes.
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Thus after all the trouble that Gedeon had, both otherwise, and by feare of the Midianites now prouoking the Israelites to battell,
Thus After all the trouble that Gideon had, both otherwise, and by Fear of the midianites now provoking the Israelites to battle,
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and the many hurts that they did thē before, yet God would (we see) haue his true worship set vp,
and the many hurts that they did them before, yet God would (we see) have his true worship Set up,
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which the wise men of the world though they had allowed, would yet haue deferred till after the victorie.
which the wise men of the world though they had allowed, would yet have deferred till After the victory.
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And note we hereby, that it much pleaseth him, yt we should not post off the great and waighty cōmandements of his worship & seruice,
And note we hereby, that it much Pleases him, that we should not post off the great and weighty Commandments of his worship & service,
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for our earthly affaires & bodily businesse, though waighty, if there be time enough to discharge them;
for our earthly affairs & bodily business, though weighty, if there be time enough to discharge them;
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no nor lay aside the exercises of praier, hearing, reading, and the like, for our owne pleasure.
no nor lay aside the exercises of prayer, hearing, reading, and the like, for our own pleasure.
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And we our selues may see, that it is very meete and expedient that it should be so:
And we our selves may see, that it is very meet and expedient that it should be so:
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and how cheerefully we may goe about the one, when wee haue well discharged the other:
and how cheerfully we may go about the one, when we have well discharged the other:
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whereas by deferring, we leaue them vndone altogether sometimes, and our appetite is much quailed when we returne to them.
whereas by deferring, we leave them undone altogether sometime, and our appetite is much quailed when we return to them.
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As therfore we reade, that as great neede as there was to make all possible speede to rescue the Church in the great distresse it was in at that time,
As Therefore we read, that as great need as there was to make all possible speed to rescue the Church in the great distress it was in At that time,
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yet that Hester sought the Lord by fasting and prayer, before she went to the King,
yet that Esther sought the Lord by fasting and prayer, before she went to the King,
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and went after that with great courage to him for helpe, and preuailed. But it is otherwise with vs;
and went After that with great courage to him for help, and prevailed. But it is otherwise with us;
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for we, for the most part, first serue our selues (what though in doing things that are lawfull?) and seeke our owne profit and pleasure, which is our great sinne:
for we, for the most part, First serve our selves (what though in doing things that Are lawful?) and seek our own profit and pleasure, which is our great sin:
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and yet that is not all, but hauing so done, we are also by the least occasion easily brought to omit the Lords due altogether many times (as I haue said) or at least to performe it slackly, coldly,
and yet that is not all, but having so done, we Are also by the least occasion Easily brought to omit the lords due altogether many times (as I have said) or At least to perform it slackly, coldly,
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and by halues, so that it were as good vndone.
and by halves, so that it were as good undone.
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This appeareth to be too true in the common courses of men and many of their dealings,
This appears to be too true in the Common courses of men and many of their dealings,
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and of theirs who are not the worst. And namely in this one: when we haue set an order for praying in our houses, we will not perhaps,
and of theirs who Are not the worst. And namely in this one: when we have Set an order for praying in our houses, we will not perhaps,
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as some doe, omit it altogether afterwards: but yet we then, for the most part, meete to performe this dutie to God,
as Some do, omit it altogether afterwards: but yet we then, for the most part, meet to perform this duty to God,
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when we haue serued our selues, and filled our bellies first, in which case wee be commonly oppressed with drowsinesse and sleepe, which are (a man would think) vtterly vnmeet to accompanie Gods seruice,
when we have served our selves, and filled our bellies First, in which case we be commonly oppressed with drowsiness and sleep, which Are (a man would think) utterly unmeet to accompany God's service,
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and therfore little pleasing to him, that it were farre better to dispose of a fitter time for that businesse,
and Therefore little pleasing to him, that it were Far better to dispose of a fitter time for that business,
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and yet other things not to bee left vndone.
and yet other things not to be left undone.
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And wee must take heed both in this which I now speake of, and all the like that we take in hand,
And we must take heed both in this which I now speak of, and all the like that we take in hand,
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lest we giue iust suspition that we thinke any thing is good enough for the Lord.
lest we give just suspicion that we think any thing is good enough for the Lord.
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In the publike worship of God, the Church hath giuen a better example, that we doe our duties to God before we refresh ourselues.
In the public worship of God, the Church hath given a better Exampl, that we do our duties to God before we refresh ourselves.
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Abrahams seruant hauing but a message of his masters to doe, did so diligently follow the doing and executing of it, that hee would not take his owne necessarie repast, in his hunger and wearinesse, till he had faithfully discharged that businesse. Abrahams servant having but a message of his Masters to do, did so diligently follow the doing and executing of it, that he would not take his own necessary repast, in his hunger and weariness, till he had faithfully discharged that business.
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And Iehosaphat being neerely driuen by the Moabits and Ammonits, did first seeke the Lord by fasting and prayer,
And Jehoshaphat being nearly driven by the Moabites and Ammonites, did First seek the Lord by fasting and prayer,
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before he would take weapon in hand.
before he would take weapon in hand.
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And let all marke what he lost thereby, or whether hee could possibly haue found the like helpe and so present as he did, by all speedie following his businesse, by all policie and power that hee could haue made.
And let all mark what he lost thereby, or whither he could possibly have found the like help and so present as he did, by all speedy following his business, by all policy and power that he could have made.
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And yet I adde this, because I would lay no burthen needlesly on the conscience of any man, that in necessitie, which cannot be auoided, a man may omit the greater dutie for the lesse,
And yet I add this, Because I would lay no burden needlessly on the conscience of any man, that in necessity, which cannot be avoided, a man may omit the greater duty for the less,
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if it could not else be done at all, and so as opportunitie be watched and taken to doe it afterwards.
if it could not Else be done At all, and so as opportunity be watched and taken to do it afterwards.
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To conclude about this matter, let this practise of Gedeon teach vs this rule, to wit, to giue the precedencie alway to those duties which are of best price, and withall of greatest necessitie.
To conclude about this matter, let this practice of Gideon teach us this Rule, to wit, to give the precedency always to those duties which Are of best price, and withal of greatest necessity.
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Now I call that necessitie, which not only is commanded, but absolutly and alwaies, so that it is sinne to neglect and omit it;
Now I call that necessity, which not only is commanded, but absolutely and always, so that it is sin to neglect and omit it;
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as to watch, beleeue, repent, &c. they may not be left of, and laid aside for any cause.
as to watch, believe, Repent, etc. they may not be left of, and laid aside for any cause.
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So to heare the word in season and out of season, is commanded, as also to doe our earthly businesse on the sixe daies:
So to hear the word in season and out of season, is commanded, as also to do our earthly business on the sixe days:
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yet to omit both, at some time is no sin, because they be commanded but for some time to be done,
yet to omit both, At Some time is no since, Because they be commanded but for Some time to be done,
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& may in some cases and at other times be dispensed with & omitted but the other are euer necessarie;
& may in Some cases and At other times be dispensed with & omitted but the other Are ever necessary;
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as to be humbled for sin, to beleeue in God, also to loue and feare God,
as to be humbled for since, to believe in God, also to love and Fear God,
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and to be patient, & some other, with the like duties of the first Commandements. Now these are absolute duties, and charged vpon vs generally and alwaies:
and to be patient, & Some other, with the like duties of the First commandments. Now these Are absolute duties, and charged upon us generally and always:
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no businesse may be preferred before these whatsoeuer:
no business may be preferred before these whatsoever:
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no delay is to be admitted, no though it be vnder colour of most serious returning thereto afterward:
no Delay is to be admitted, no though it be under colour of most serious returning thereto afterwards:
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For where we take libertie to our selues in these cases, God curseth vs, Satan gets ground of vs,
For where we take liberty to our selves in these cases, God Curseth us, Satan gets ground of us,
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and the worke for the which we lay them aside, is commonly naught worth, when it is done in the best manner.
and the work for the which we lay them aside, is commonly nought worth, when it is done in the best manner.
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And therefore wee see that Felix pretending that he would heare Paul againe at leisure of those things, which his terrified conscience durst heare no longer for that present;
And Therefore we see that Felix pretending that he would hear Paul again At leisure of those things, which his terrified conscience durst hear no longer for that present;
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neuer had leisure to heare him againe at all, seeing he did it not both when he ought and might.
never had leisure to hear him again At all, seeing he did it not both when he ought and might.
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For the second sort of duties:
For the second sort of duties:
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as prayer in familie, priuatly by our selues, with the like, although they are not duties of so simple necessitie, that no other actions may euer hinder them;
as prayer in family, privately by our selves, with the like, although they Are not duties of so simple necessity, that no other actions may ever hinder them;
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yet let them who haue solemnely couenanted with the Lord to vse them, and seene great cause thereof,
yet let them who have solemnly covenanted with the Lord to use them, and seen great cause thereof,
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and fruite thereby, beware how they winde out themselues of this course, vpon vnwarranted occasions:
and fruit thereby, beware how they wind out themselves of this course, upon unwarranted occasions:
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for so they shall neuer want some one or other shift to salue the matter, till the breach be growne so great, that a slender patch will not mend it,
for so they shall never want Some one or other shift to salve the matter, till the breach be grown so great, that a slender patch will not mend it,
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nay griefe and slight repentance scarcely will repaire it:
nay grief and slight Repentance scarcely will repair it:
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as wee see a close and smooth lid of a frame, if it warpe once, is not easily brought to his leuelnes againe.
as we see a close and smooth lid of a frame, if it warp once, is not Easily brought to his leuelnes again.
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God shall teach wisedome in the cases of lawfull omission, to such as leane not so much and so long, to their owne, till they haue laid themselues vnderfoote.
God shall teach Wisdom in the cases of lawful omission, to such as lean not so much and so long, to their own, till they have laid themselves underfoot.
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But that the chiefest duties, when all things are rightly considered, ought to be (as I haue said) preferred before other, the words of our Sauiour in that patterne of prayer, Matth. 6. do clearely shew;
But that the chiefest duties, when all things Are rightly considered, ought to be (as I have said) preferred before other, the words of our Saviour in that pattern of prayer, Matthew 6. doe clearly show;
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where before he mentioneth any petitions tending to the good of soule or body, hee commands vs to aske the things which concerne the glory of God, which stands in the comming of his kingdome, and doing of his will.
where before he mentioneth any petitions tending to the good of soul or body, he commands us to ask the things which concern the glory of God, which Stands in the coming of his Kingdom, and doing of his will.
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So that if it were possible, that a good might aske the pardon of sinne, deliuerance from euill,
So that if it were possible, that a good might ask the pardon of sin, deliverance from evil,
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or necessaries to this life, without respect had to this, that God might bee honoured in all these, it were his great sinne so to doe.
or necessaries to this life, without respect had to this, that God might be honoured in all these, it were his great sin so to do.
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For the very saluation of a mans soule is to be hazzarded and neglected, (if it might bee) rather then that it should stand in comparison with this,
For the very salvation of a men soul is to be hazarded and neglected, (if it might be) rather then that it should stand in comparison with this,
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as by Moses and Pauls request for the peoples forgiuenes and conuersion may appeare.
as by Moses and Paul's request for the peoples forgiveness and conversion may appear.
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Secondly, in this that the Midianites banded themselues against Israel, very like to haue spoiled them both of their liues & goods,
Secondly, in this that the midianites banded themselves against Israel, very like to have spoiled them both of their lives & goods,
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as they had almost done before, we should consider to what changes in our estate we be subiect;
as they had almost done before, we should Consider to what changes in our estate we be Subject;
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and that is, euen vnto the loosing of all the good things that God hath inriched vs with, to make our liues comfortable.
and that is, even unto the losing of all the good things that God hath enriched us with, to make our lives comfortable.
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Oh, when we are in health, peace, abundance, and well married, with the feare of God accompanying them, it is (doubtlesse) a little paradise that wee liue in,
O, when we Are in health, peace, abundance, and well married, with the Fear of God accompanying them, it is (doubtless) a little paradise that we live in,
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as here on earth wee may looke for, and in comparison of that we may see the most to enioy that we liue among) and they are wise who can acknowledge it, to giue God the praise by bringing foorth much fruit.
as Here on earth we may look for, and in comparison of that we may see the most to enjoy that we live among) and they Are wise who can acknowledge it, to give God the praise by bringing forth much fruit.
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And yet God can affoord vs this and more too, if we could vse it well, and do good with it.
And yet God can afford us this and more too, if we could use it well, and do good with it.
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But seeing men nestle themselues vpon these vncertaine things, (which is little wisdome in them to doe so,
But seeing men nestle themselves upon these uncertain things, (which is little Wisdom in them to do so,
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but a bold tempting of God;) we see what strange alterations fall out in their liues, that their estate changeth from that it was, I say not as other mens, by age, sicknesses, diseases onely, (for to them we are all subiect) but from towardnesse, hope and likelihood of goodnesse, which they had sometime,
but a bold tempting of God;) we see what strange alterations fallen out in their lives, that their estate changes from that it was, I say not as other men's, by age, Sicknesses, diseases only, (for to them we Are all Subject) but from towardness, hope and likelihood of Goodness, which they had sometime,
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and therefore they should haue been rooted, and growne forward therein:
and Therefore they should have been rooted, and grown forward therein:
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and such as neuer had any, waxe much worse and worse, and by their afflictions they be much disguized.
and such as never had any, wax much Worse and Worse, and by their afflictions they be much disguised.
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For by that time that cruell enemies, domesticall or forraigne, (I meane in the world) haue oppressed them, as both may easily bee:
For by that time that cruel enemies, domestical or foreign, (I mean in the world) have oppressed them, as both may Easily be:
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or suites, debt, suretiship, or prison haue molested them (which commonly fall out to be) or the vnrulinesse and disobedience in children, the vnfaithfulnesse and leaudnesse of seruants,
or suits, debt, suretyship, or prison have molested them (which commonly fallen out to be) or the unruliness and disobedience in children, the unfaithfulness and leaudnesse of Servants,
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and the vnpeaceablenesse and vnappeasablenesse in neighbours and landlords, with great iniuries offered by them, shall vexe them;
and the Unpeaceableness and vnappeasablenesse in neighbours and landlords, with great injuries offered by them, shall vex them;
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together with sicknesse and other calamities which meet with them;
together with sickness and other calamities which meet with them;
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I say, when some of these, as mothes in a garment, haue eaten into them, the beautie of their estate is decaied, and consumed:
I say, when Some of these, as moths in a garment, have eaten into them, the beauty of their estate is decayed, and consumed:
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in these cases, I say, they are altered and changed, as if they had neuer been the persons.
in these cases, I say, they Are altered and changed, as if they had never been the Persons.
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So that as Elimelech by famine was constrained to change his dwelling, and good Dauid by his owne sonne was almost driuen from his kingdome;
So that as Elimelech by famine was constrained to change his Dwelling, and good David by his own son was almost driven from his Kingdom;
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euen so, and much more, when sundry of the forementioned waies shall afflict bad men, doe they not shew the vncertaine hold that they haue (and yet they haue no hold of any better) of the things which are in greatest price heere among men, together with the reproches and disgraces that befall them? that I say nothing of sundry kinds of death to cut them off from all:
even so, and much more, when sundry of the forementioned ways shall afflict bad men, do they not show the uncertain hold that they have (and yet they have no hold of any better) of the things which Are in greatest price Here among men, together with the Reproaches and disgraces that befall them? that I say nothing of sundry Kinds of death to Cut them off from all:
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So that we haue good cause to beare a low saile, euen when we be at the highest,
So that we have good cause to bear a low sail, even when we be At the highest,
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and to thinke we haue little, when we haue the most.
and to think we have little, when we have the most.
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And to looke for our change in our prosperitie, and to make heauen our habitation against we go hence,
And to look for our change in our Prosperity, and to make heaven our habitation against we go hence,
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and the earth with the pompe and beautie of it, but as small and vncertaine riches.
and the earth with the pomp and beauty of it, but as small and uncertain riches.
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Indeed all the glory of these things must haue his end:
Indeed all the glory of these things must have his end:
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yet commonly where God is not prouoked much, there is no vnseasonable change of mens prosperitie into misery:
yet commonly where God is not provoked much, there is no unseasonable change of men's Prosperity into misery:
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but a kindly inioying it with Gods good liking:
but a kindly enjoying it with God's good liking:
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though sometime God afflict thus for other ends, as Iob, &c. And because many of Gods deare ones prouoke him to turne their blessings and delight temporall,
though sometime God afflict thus for other ends, as Job, etc. And Because many of God's deer ones provoke him to turn their blessings and delight temporal,
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as in wife, children, goods, beautie, strength, &c. into sorrowes, and punishments, which must be so,
as in wife, children, goods, beauty, strength, etc. into sorrows, and punishments, which must be so,
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or else it would bee worse with them:
or Else it would be Worse with them:
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let them also beware that they breake not out further against him, least by any sinne wilfully committed and not repented of speedily, they cause and procure this to themselues, that they be roughly handled of him, more then commonly,
let them also beware that they break not out further against him, lest by any sin wilfully committed and not repented of speedily, they cause and procure this to themselves, that they be roughly handled of him, more then commonly,
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euen like other men, and that particularly by the grosse abuse of these outward things themselues, where to they are subiect, they bee not deformed and disguized by strange and rare afflictions.
even like other men, and that particularly by the gross abuse of these outward things themselves, where to they Are Subject, they be not deformed and disguised by strange and rare afflictions.
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God hath all good things in store for his, but he can also soone strip them thereof,
God hath all good things in store for his, but he can also soon strip them thereof,
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as Ieremie saith, in the person of the Iewes, euen as hee withholdeth them altogether from some other.
as Ieremie Says, in the person of the Iewes, even as he withholdeth them altogether from Some other.
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And this I thought good to say, though somewhat of this argument hath been said before.
And this I Thought good to say, though somewhat of this argument hath been said before.
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It followeth how God furnished Gedeon with gifts of the spirit, both wisdome and courage, whereby, according to that which hee had said to him before [ Goe in this thy power,
It follows how God furnished Gideon with Gifts of the Spirit, both Wisdom and courage, whereby, according to that which he had said to him before [ Go in this thy power,
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and thou shalt saue Israel out of the hands of Midian ] he was new fitted for it.and thou shalt save Israel out of the hands of Midian ] he was new fitted for it.
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Which teacheth, that when God appointeth his seruants to any charge or businesse of his, hee inableth them to goe through it,
Which Teaches, that when God appoints his Servants to any charge or business of his, he enableth them to go through it,
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and ministreth helpe to them accordingly.
and Ministereth help to them accordingly.
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So Paul saith in a farre greater worke then this of Gedeons, that God counted him faithfull,
So Paul Says in a Far greater work then this of Gedeons, that God counted him faithful,
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and put him in his seruice, after he had appointed him thereunto.
and put him in his service, After he had appointed him thereunto.
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So Saul when he was chosen King, had gifts giuen him to gouerne, God making him thereby,
So Saul when he was chosen King, had Gifts given him to govern, God making him thereby,
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as the text saith, another man.
as the text Says, Another man.
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So the Lord dealeth with those whom hee maketh Ministers of the Gospell, that they shall doe his message to the people faithfully and diligently, and plainely and powerfully;
So the Lord deals with those whom he makes Ministers of the Gospel, that they shall do his message to the people faithfully and diligently, and plainly and powerfully;
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to the iust challenging of them, who boldly take vpon them so waightie a calling as doth concerne the sauing or destroying the soules of men, hauing no furniture of preaching the Gospell soundly and clearely,
to the just challenging of them, who boldly take upon them so weighty a calling as does concern the Saving or destroying the Souls of men, having no furniture of preaching the Gospel soundly and clearly,
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neither any care to looke that way, nor other grace bestowed vpon them.
neither any care to look that Way, nor other grace bestowed upon them.
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Now Gods worke is not onely some great seruice, as Gedeons to fight, and Pauls to preach,
Now God's work is not only Some great service, as Gedeons to fight, and Paul's to preach,
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and Moses to deliuer Israel from Egypt:
and Moses to deliver Israel from Egypt:
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but euen to liue in the married estate, to walke in a calling publike or priuate,
but even to live in the married estate, to walk in a calling public or private,
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and much more to professe the name of Christ, in what condition soeuer.
and much more to profess the name of christ, in what condition soever.
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And when we speake of Gods calling a man to this worke, (I meane not any sensible calling by voice,) as here Gedeon extraordinarilie was:
And when we speak of God's calling a man to this work, (I mean not any sensible calling by voice,) as Here Gideon extraordinarily was:
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but when a man entreth into these estates, functions, or actions by direction and warrant of the lawfulnesse or necessitie thereof, from the word and ordination of the Church.
but when a man entereth into these estates, functions, or actions by direction and warrant of the lawfulness or necessity thereof, from the word and ordination of the Church.
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Vsing also the holiest and best meanes to obtaine faith, knowledge, wisdome and conscience to discharge them well:
Using also the Holiest and best means to obtain faith, knowledge, Wisdom and conscience to discharge them well:
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to such I say, God will not be wanting, although they may thinke that their case is not as Gedeons, (and yet they had need bee no weaker in faith,
to such I say, God will not be wanting, although they may think that their case is not as Gedeons, (and yet they had need be no Weaker in faith,
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nor lower brought then he was) and that they are but seely priuate persons;
nor lower brought then he was) and that they Are but silly private Persons;
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yes, God will so blesse them, and prosper their lawfull enterprises, yea though they deeme themselues vnfit to vndertake such workes,
yes, God will so bless them, and prosper their lawful enterprises, yea though they deem themselves unfit to undertake such works,
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or vnable to goe through them:
or unable to go through them:
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that so as they shall haue cause to blesse the Lord, and wonder at his loue and faithfulnesse to them,
that so as they shall have cause to bless the Lord, and wonder At his love and faithfulness to them,
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when they who goe about the same, to obserue how he assisteth and blesseth them,
when they who go about the same, to observe how he assisteth and Blesses them,
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and on the other side, how they who relie vpon their own head and pollicie, shall wanze, come to nothing, and be resisted by him;
and on the other side, how they who rely upon their own head and policy, shall wanze, come to nothing, and be resisted by him;
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as we reade of such as being commanded to goe against the Canaanites refused; but, would needs goe fight against them being forbidden, and therefore they were sore discomfited.
as we read of such as being commanded to go against the Canaanites refused; but, would needs go fight against them being forbidden, and Therefore they were soar discomfited.
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But of this I haue spoken before.
But of this I have spoken before.
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Gedeon being thus furnished, was in couraged to go against Gods enemies, and so much the more, seeing he had such successe before by the promise of the Angell. Gideon being thus furnished, was in couraged to go against God's enemies, and so much the more, seeing he had such success before by the promise of the Angel.
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let it now be drie onely vpon the fleece, and let dew be vpon all the ground. let it now be dry only upon the fleece, and let due be upon all the ground.
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Where note, how well things prosper with vs, and goe forward, when we are certaine, that we be set a worke by the Lord:
Where note, how well things prosper with us, and go forward, when we Are certain, that we be Set a work by the Lord:
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and more particularly, when we are furnished with faith in his promises for the present,
and more particularly, when we Are furnished with faith in his promises for the present,
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and time to come, and heartned by the experience of Gods helpe in the time past.
and time to come, and heartened by the experience of God's help in the time past.
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For it was not for nothing, that the Lord meaning to set him a worke about a greater seruice, gaue him good proofe first,
For it was not for nothing, that the Lord meaning to Set him a work about a greater service, gave him good proof First,
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as of his owne weakenes, so of his assistance in the lesser, I meane in the destroying of Baal; of which point more hereafter, if God will.
as of his own weakness, so of his assistance in the lesser, I mean in the destroying of Baal; of which point more hereafter, if God will.
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Now both these did worke vpon him mightily, and so wee then especially, when with both, our consciences can witnesse to vs, that we haue cast off,
Now both these did work upon him mightily, and so we then especially, when with both, our Consciences can witness to us, that we have cast off,
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and purged out such sinnes wherein we liued before, oh then, I say, we goe on roundly and readily in the duties wee take in hand.
and purged out such Sins wherein we lived before, o then, I say, we go on roundly and readily in the duties we take in hand.
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And so on the contrary, if we doe but crop them off by a present and slight dislike of them, we shall sensibly and easily feele how awkelie and vntowardly wee goe to worke,
And so on the contrary, if we do but crop them off by a present and slight dislike of them, we shall sensibly and Easily feel how awkelie and untowardly we go to work,
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as the Israelites against the Beniamites. Cap. 20. But of this point often by occasion before.
as the Israelites against the Benjaminites. Cap. 20. But of this point often by occasion before.
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In blowing the trumpet, to draw and call together the companie that should assist him, marke who were said to follow him to the battell:
In blowing the trumpet, to draw and call together the company that should assist him, mark who were said to follow him to the battle:
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euen Abiezer, meaning the people in his tribe, and of the familie that he was of, that had been so furiously bent and set against him for the ouerthrowing of Baal: who also would haue had him put to death for the same;
even Abiezer, meaning the people in his tribe, and of the family that he was of, that had been so furiously bent and Set against him for the overthrowing of Baal: who also would have had him put to death for the same;
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which may bee maruelled at to see them so turned vnto him. But the Lord (no doubt) changed their hearts;
which may be marveled At to see them so turned unto him. But the Lord (no doubt) changed their hearts;
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and againe, they saw no hurt fell out to Gedeon by Baal, as the Barbarians to Paul by the viper, which they verily looked for.
and again, they saw no hurt fell out to Gideon by Baal, as the Barbarians to Paul by the viper, which they verily looked for.
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For many doe iudge of the professors of Gods worship, according to the outward blessing and successe, and especially beginners: For many do judge of the professors of God's worship, according to the outward blessing and success, and especially beginners:
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who yet in time grow to see into the matter better, as they did, Ioh. 4. who told the woman, that though they were drawne by her to heare,
who yet in time grow to see into the matter better, as they did, John 4. who told the woman, that though they were drawn by her to hear,
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yet they beleeued then vpon a better ground, as their owne knowledge. But to returne againe;
yet they believed then upon a better ground, as their own knowledge. But to return again;
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If men that runne after vaine idols, and all other that serue God amisse, and not after his word, would consider, what they get thereby, euen lesse then nothing;
If men that run After vain Idols, and all other that serve God amiss, and not After his word, would Consider, what they get thereby, even less then nothing;
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and how they are deceiued in that wherein they put their trust;
and how they Are deceived in that wherein they put their trust;
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40. And God did so that same night:
40. And God did so that same night:
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they would seeke further, and serue the Lord onely, and him also according to his word, with an vpright heart,
they would seek further, and serve the Lord only, and him also according to his word, with an upright heart,
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as knowing him to be a bountiful rewarder and pay master.
as knowing him to be a bountiful rewarder and pay master.
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Yea and the godly would take more hart to themselues in Gods businesse, if they considered how the Lord causeth many resisters and enemies of them and their goodnesse, to turne to their practise,
Yea and the godly would take more heart to themselves in God's business, if they considered how the Lord Causes many resisters and enemies of them and their Goodness, to turn to their practice,
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and cleaue vnto their profession, to worship at their feete, and to serue God with them.
and cleave unto their profession, to worship At their feet, and to serve God with them.
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A worthie fruit of their innocency, though it procured them but onely a good report, and some generall allowance:
A worthy fruit of their innocency, though it procured them but only a good report, and Some general allowance:
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but when it draweth others to the heartie intertainment of the truth with them, in the loue thereof, it is much more.
but when it draws Others to the hearty entertainment of the truth with them, in the love thereof, it is much more.
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But I noted somewhat of this point in Ioash, vpon the entrance into the storie, or else where.
But I noted somewhat of this point in Joash, upon the Entrance into the story, or Else where.
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The rest of the Tribes about him, as Zebulon, Asher and Naphtali, followed him.
The rest of the Tribes about him, as Zebulon, Asher and Naphtali, followed him.
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For though the Lord called Gedeon onely, yet he could not alone fight against the enemies.
For though the Lord called Gideon only, yet he could not alone fight against the enemies.
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For our faith in God doth not exclude the helpe of men, nor the second meanes which may lawfully and conueniently bee inioyed.
For our faith in God does not exclude the help of men, nor the second means which may lawfully and conveniently be enjoyed.
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For Gods seruants are not led by faith to tempt God, but to serue his prouidence,
For God's Servants Are not led by faith to tempt God, but to serve his providence,
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as in wisdome they learne to doe.
as in Wisdom they Learn to do.
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And this is one especiall cause why God will furnish him whom hee calleth, because hee giueth him grace to seeke assistance from him in all his enterprises, and to serue his prouidence.
And this is one especial cause why God will furnish him whom he calls, Because he gives him grace to seek assistance from him in all his enterprises, and to serve his providence.
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And so is one bound to helpe another, where need requireth, as the Tribes here did Gedeon. Reade more of this Chap. 2. vers. 3.
And so is one bound to help Another, where need requires, as the Tribes Here did Gideon. Read more of this Chap. 2. vers. 3.
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THE FORTIE FOVRE SERMON ON THE SIXTH AND SEVENTH CHAPTERS OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE FORTIE FOVRE SERMON ON THE SIXTH AND SEVENTH CHAPTERS OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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VERS. 36. Then Gedeon said vnto God, If thou wilt saue Israel by mine hand as thou hast said.
VERS. 36. Then Gideon said unto God, If thou wilt save Israel by mine hand as thou hast said.
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37. Behold, I put a fleece of wooll in the threshing place:
37. Behold, I put a fleece of wool in the threshing place:
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if the dew come on the fleece onely, and it be drie vpon all the earth,
if the due come on the fleece only, and it be dry upon all the earth,
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then shall I be sure that thou wilt saue Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said. then shall I be sure that thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said.
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38. And so it was: for he rose vp earely on the morrow, and thrust the fleece together,
38. And so it was: for he rose up early on the morrow, and thrust the fleece together,
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and wringed the dew out of the fleece, and filled a bowle of water. and wringed the due out of the fleece, and filled a bowl of water.
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39. Againe, Gedeon said vnto God, be not angry with me, that I may speake once more:
39. Again, Gideon said unto God, be not angry with me, that I may speak once more:
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let me prooue once againe, I pray thee, with the fleece:
let me prove once again, I pray thee, with the fleece:
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for it was dry vpon the fleece onely, and there was dew on all the ground. for it was dry upon the fleece only, and there was due on all the ground.
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HOw Gedeon prepared to go to the warre against Midian we haue heard in the former 3. verses, in which began the 4. point in the 4. part of the Chapter, according to the diuision made in the eleuenth verse, whereto wee may remember was adioyned his asking of a double signe.
HOw Gideon prepared to go to the war against Midian we have herd in the former 3. Verses, in which began the 4. point in the 4. part of the Chapter, according to the division made in the Eleventh verse, whereto we may Remember was adjoined his asking of a double Signen.
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And in these words the holy story sheweth, that he being now furnished of the Lord with gifts,
And in these words the holy story shows, that he being now furnished of the Lord with Gifts,
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as we haue heard, and hauing gathered his army together, and being gone to meete the enemies, where they had pitched;
as we have herd, and having gathered his army together, and being gone to meet the enemies, where they had pitched;
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in these verses (I say) it followeth how he desired of God the first signe;
in these Verses (I say) it follows how he desired of God the First Signen;
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by the which hee might bee confirmed of, and concerning the victorie. The signe he asked was this:
by the which he might be confirmed of, and Concerning the victory. The Signen he asked was this:
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that he putting a fleece of wooll on the threashing flore, the dew might come on the fleece onely,
that he putting a fleece of wool on the threashing flore, the due might come on the fleece only,
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and it might be drie vpon all the earth.
and it might be dry upon all the earth.
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Wherein he is maruelled at, that for all the promise of God, and confirming of him before, he should doubt, and aske a signe.
Wherein he is marveled At, that for all the promise of God, and confirming of him before, he should doubt, and ask a Signen.
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I answere vpon the due consideration of the thing, that though it may be like inough, that hee was not altogether void of blame,
I answer upon the due consideration of the thing, that though it may be like enough, that he was not altogether void of blame,
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yet hee did not herein tempt God, (as some did who asked a signe of Christs authoritie) but desired onely to haue his faith confirmed thereby, which would otherwise haue wauered.
yet he did not herein tempt God, (as Some did who asked a Signen of Christ Authority) but desired only to have his faith confirmed thereby, which would otherwise have wavered.
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As the man in the Gospell, who beleeued, and yet prayed, Lord helpe mine vnbeliefe, so did Gedeon. Besides, the Lord granted him his request, without any reproouing of him, which it is not like hee would haue done, if Gedeon had doubted.
As the man in the Gospel, who believed, and yet prayed, Lord help mine unbelief, so did Gideon. Beside, the Lord granted him his request, without any reproving of him, which it is not like he would have done, if Gideon had doubted.
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Last of all, I am the rather thus perswaded, because he is reckoned in the Epistle to the Hebrewes, among them that were commended for their faith.
Last of all, I am the rather thus persuaded, Because he is reckoned in the Epistle to the Hebrews, among them that were commended for their faith.
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Herein we are to consider of our weakenesse in beleeuing by occasion of Gedeons asking a double signe:
Herein we Are to Consider of our weakness in believing by occasion of Gedeons asking a double Signen:
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and of the louing kindnesse of the Lord in pitying vs therein, and bringing vs out of it,
and of the loving kindness of the Lord in pitying us therein, and bringing us out of it,
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euen as he yeelded to him in both.
even as he yielded to him in both.
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For our selues this may be said, that though wee beleeue Gods promise, yet there ariseth naturally in vs daily and continuall weakenesse of faith;
For our selves this may be said, that though we believe God's promise, yet there arises naturally in us daily and continual weakness of faith;
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partly by yeelding too much to carnal reason, partly through ineuitable frailty, the flesh fighting against the spirit in vs. And hereof it is, that we are faine to wrastle,
partly by yielding too much to carnal reason, partly through inevitable frailty, the Flesh fighting against the Spirit in us And hereof it is, that we Are feign to wrestle,
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vnlesse with Thomas we may grossely feele and see that which we desire.
unless with Thomas we may grossly feel and see that which we desire.
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and to be in the battell as it were, and in the cumbat daily to vphold and preserue our weake faith, which otherwise would soone faile and giue ouer,
and to be in the battle as it were, and in the combat daily to uphold and preserve our weak faith, which otherwise would soon fail and give over,
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as by experience we haue oft found in other, and our selues.
as by experience we have oft found in other, and our selves.
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As in the examples of Peter comming on the water to Christ, Martha in raising Lazarus, Dauid complaining of his sadnes and heauines of heart, the Disciples in their too much ascribing to Christs bodily presence,
As in the Examples of Peter coming on the water to christ, Martha in raising Lazarus, David complaining of his sadness and heaviness of heart, the Disciples in their too much ascribing to Christ bodily presence,
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and an hundred more in Scriptures doe testifie. And much more may the same be said of our selues:
and an hundred more in Scriptures do testify. And much more may the same be said of our selves:
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yet while we feare our frailtie against such assaults, as we haue cause daily to doe,
yet while we Fear our frailty against such assaults, as we have cause daily to do,
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and learne to rest on God, as those deare seruants of God did, wee are much staied,
and Learn to rest on God, as those deer Servants of God did, we Are much stayed,
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and our hearts well eased thereby, in respect of former times. As to say a little in particuler by the contrary:
and our hearts well eased thereby, in respect of former times. As to say a little in particular by the contrary:
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when wee haue obtained of God the gift of beleeuing that we are freed from condemnation,
when we have obtained of God the gift of believing that we Are freed from condemnation,
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and that wee shall haue eternall life:
and that we shall have Eternal life:
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if we rest there, and looke not daily to reuiue our hearts by hearing the word often, whereby the feeling of Gods fauour is more reuiued and quickned,
if we rest there, and look not daily to revive our hearts by hearing the word often, whereby the feeling of God's favour is more revived and quickened,
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and also by remembring and applying Gods promises from day to day, and from time to time,
and also by remembering and applying God's promises from day to day, and from time to time,
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and with both, if we labour not also to reioyce therein, that so we may be kept in holy compasse thereby: wee shall be euer flitting;
and with both, if we labour not also to rejoice therein, that so we may be kept in holy compass thereby: we shall be ever flitting;
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off and on, and stand at an vncertaine stay:
off and on, and stand At an uncertain stay:
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And this shall not onely be at our first beleeuing, (which there is least doubt of) but euen after we haue been stablished and setled therein.
And this shall not only be At our First believing, (which there is least doubt of) but even After we have been established and settled therein.
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For at first, assurance is not easily obtained ordinarily, till we haue had some experience of Gods louing kindnesse towards vs, and of our owne vprightnes.
For At First, assurance is not Easily obtained ordinarily, till we have had Some experience of God's loving kindness towards us, and of our own uprightness.
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And euen so I may say the same of beleeuing Gods promises in other temporary things:
And even so I may say the same of believing God's promises in other temporary things:
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how we shall faint therein, without the forementioned exercise:
how we shall faint therein, without the forementioned exercise:
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and more hardly beare our crosses, or goe vnder some paine and sicknesse, or haue victorie ouer some speciall sinne,
and more hardly bear our Crosses, or go under Some pain and sickness, or have victory over Some special sin,
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and mortifie some corruption that hath much preuailed in vs. But if these be pursued earnestly,
and mortify Some corruption that hath much prevailed in us But if these be pursued earnestly,
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and the other promises of grace bee oft and vsually recorded, with feruent prayer to God for strength;
and the other promises of grace be oft and usually recorded, with fervent prayer to God for strength;
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it is not to be denied, but much fruite shall follow, and we shall sensibly perceiue, that wee get ground of our selues in that behalfe,
it is not to be denied, but much fruit shall follow, and we shall sensibly perceive, that we get ground of our selves in that behalf,
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and in his replie to the King of Ammons lying answere.
and in his reply to the King of Ammons lying answer.
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and grow more neerely acquainted with the minde and will of God, that he will grant vs further to preuaile against such difficulties:
and grow more nearly acquainted with the mind and will of God, that he will grant us further to prevail against such difficulties:
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and yet if wee grow to thinke that we shall neuer obtaine grace against our corruptions,
and yet if we grow to think that we shall never obtain grace against our corruptions,
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nor outgrow discouragements, nor well beare our crosses, or finde blessing in our callings, notwithstanding the vse of publike and priuate meanes;
nor outgrow discouragements, nor well bear our Crosses, or find blessing in our callings, notwithstanding the use of public and private means;
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yea further if wee doe minde and looke after these things but now and then, and that slightly also;
yea further if we do mind and look After these things but now and then, and that slightly also;
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we may well know, that there is no fruit to be expected to come thereof:
we may well know, that there is no fruit to be expected to come thereof:
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which is the cause why some, who are not destitute of true faith, are often times (as it were) new to begin in these things, after long going about them.
which is the cause why Some, who Are not destitute of true faith, Are often times (as it were) new to begin in these things, After long going about them.
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Now this standing at a stay, and small profiting in the subduing and striuing against vnbeliefe, commeth not barely ▪ and altogether of frailtie,
Now this standing At a stay, and small profiting in the subduing and striving against unbelief, comes not barely ▪ and altogether of frailty,
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when we would gladly preuaile and cannot:
when we would gladly prevail and cannot:
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but in great part of yeelding to temptation, and occasions drawing vs violently ▪ to sinne against our conscience, (which causeth a mans hold vpon the promises to faile exceedingly) or too much giuing place to carnall reason, which perswadeth that wee neede not giue such attendance to these things;
but in great part of yielding to temptation, and occasions drawing us violently ▪ to sin against our conscience, (which Causes a men hold upon the promises to fail exceedingly) or too much giving place to carnal reason, which Persuadeth that we need not give such attendance to these things;
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but in the meane while, wee see that we are greatly set backe thereby.
but in the mean while, we see that we Are greatly Set back thereby.
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So that it is manifest, that without diligent heed taking to the strengthening of our faith, we easily grow to distrust God and his promises.
So that it is manifest, that without diligent heed taking to the strengthening of our faith, we Easily grow to distrust God and his promises.
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And much more, if we will hearken to such voyces as we shall too oft heare sounding in our eares, that we neede not take such paine,
And much more, if we will harken to such voices as we shall too oft hear sounding in our ears, that we need not take such pain,
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nor haue our heads beaten and occupied about it:
nor have our Heads beaten and occupied about it:
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whereas all diligence is to be giuen thereto for attaining so excellent a gift, as that is.
whereas all diligence is to be given thereto for attaining so excellent a gift, as that is.
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And most of all, when by willing offendings of God we weaken our selues;
And most of all, when by willing offendings of God we weaken our selves;
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which how small need we haue of, we may easily see, when we consider that wee fall to doubting through the vntowardnes of our hearts, without adding further sinne, our faith being fitly compared to fire, which may as well goe out by negligence in adding thereto, as wilfulnes in quenching thereof.
which how small need we have of, we may Easily see, when we Consider that we fallen to doubting through the untowardness of our hearts, without adding further sin, our faith being fitly compared to fire, which may as well go out by negligence in adding thereto, as wilfulness in quenching thereof.
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This our sinne in so hardly giuing credit to God, is aggrauated hereby, that if we are to deale with men, about great matters, wee are easily satisfied,
This our sin in so hardly giving credit to God, is aggravated hereby, that if we Are to deal with men, about great matters, we Are Easily satisfied,
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and beleeue them, if wee haue their word and writing:
and believe them, if we have their word and writing:
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which manifesteth too plainly our distrust towards God, from whom nothing is inough to stay vs,
which manifesteth too plainly our distrust towards God, from whom nothing is enough to stay us,
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Nay I say more, if we be to compasse any matter for our owne pleasure, profit,
Nay I say more, if we be to compass any matter for our own pleasure, profit,
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or preferment, oh how bold and full of courage we be, although we must goe vnder perill, losse,
or preferment, o how bold and full of courage we be, although we must go under peril, loss,
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or any such like thing, for obtaining the same:
or any such like thing, for obtaining the same:
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but to suffer any difficultie or danger, so much as to stretch out our faith to beleeue,
but to suffer any difficulty or danger, so much as to stretch out our faith to believe,
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or our hope to waite for that which God hath promised, though hee giue vs neuer so great cause and incouragement, by good euidence and testimonie, and by former experience, of others,
or our hope to wait for that which God hath promised, though he give us never so great cause and encouragement, by good evidence and testimony, and by former experience, of Others,
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and our selues, yet wee haue no heart to it.
and our selves, yet we have no heart to it.
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Therefore if we be wise, let vs be much stronglier built vp in the confidence of Gods fauour,
Therefore if we be wise, let us be much stronglier built up in the confidence of God's favour,
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and of his promises, take more paines to abide therein, pray and watch against the occasions of vnsetling it,
and of his promises, take more pains to abide therein, pray and watch against the occasions of unsettling it,
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and chaine vp our so great ascribing (as we haue done) to sense and reason.
and chain up our so great ascribing (as we have done) to sense and reason.
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And so doing, we shall see our selues well propped vp and vpholden, though we haue no promise of miracles to doe it, as Gedeon had.
And so doing, we shall see our selves well propped up and upholden, though we have no promise of Miracles to do it, as Gideon had.
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Of one of the signes that Gedeon asked, wee haue heard: now followeth the other.
Of one of the Signs that Gideon asked, we have herd: now follows the other.
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When Gedeon had desired one signe, that the fleece might be moistened with dew, and the ground drie,
When Gideon had desired one Signen, that the fleece might be moistened with due, and the ground dry,
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now he desired, that when dew was on the earth the fleece might be drie; and to both the signes asking, God yeelded;
now he desired, that when due was on the earth the fleece might be dry; and to both the Signs asking, God yielded;
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which he would not haue easily done, if he had not approued it.
which he would not have Easily done, if he had not approved it.
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To teach, that if in our weaknes and timourousnes wee had this wisedome, to repaire to God,
To teach, that if in our weakness and timourousnes we had this Wisdom, to repair to God,
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and make our mone to him, in feeling our burthen, and to say with confidence, Lord strengthen our faith;
and make our moan to him, in feeling our burden, and to say with confidence, Lord strengthen our faith;
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we should be staied and eased:
we should be stayed and eased:
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and so in all distempers whatsoeuer, we should not be left to our selues, nor forsaken.
and so in all distempers whatsoever, we should not be left to our selves, nor forsaken.
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Which many (as I said) haue not learned to doe, and therefore their whole life is but a conflicting with doubts and feares, rising anew in their mindes,
Which many (as I said) have not learned to do, and Therefore their Whole life is but a conflicting with doubts and fears, rising anew in their minds,
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and that endlesly, by the malice of the diuell disquieting and molesting them:
and that endlessly, by the malice of the Devil disquieting and molesting them:
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and hindring them from that resolution and holy boldnesse which God alloweth and commandeth to be in them.
and hindering them from that resolution and holy boldness which God alloweth and commands to be in them.
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And whereas the enemie buzzeth into them, that it were presumption to hold the promise of forgiuenes and life, otherwise then doubtingly:
And whereas the enemy buzzeth into them, that it were presumption to hold the promise of forgiveness and life, otherwise then doubtingly:
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this fact of Gedeon in so earnest and doubled requesting of strength and confirmation from God, should dash and quench it.
this fact of Gideon in so earnest and doubled requesting of strength and confirmation from God, should dash and quench it.
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And so by our proofe of Gods answering our prayers at one time, wee should learne to vse the same meanes againe in a like manner,
And so by our proof of God's answering our Prayers At one time, we should Learn to use the same means again in a like manner,
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and as often as neede shall require at another time: knowing, that as it is Gods honour to be beleeued in his promises;
and as often as need shall require At Another time: knowing, that as it is God's honour to be believed in his promises;
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so it stands with his good liking, that we often sue to him, to giue vs some cleere insight into them,
so it Stands with his good liking, that we often sue to him, to give us Some clear insight into them,
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how they belong to vs, (though wee tye him to no certaine measure) that so we may be staied.
how they belong to us, (though we tie him to no certain measure) that so we may be stayed.
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Neither is it to be omitted, that Gedeon in this second suit, commeth with a deprecation of his owne boldnes and importunitie with God, which must be warily vnderstood.
Neither is it to be omitted, that Gideon in this second suit, comes with a deprecation of his own boldness and importunity with God, which must be warily understood.
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For hereby it followes not, that God was angrie, or Gedeon was bold in making this request: (for then Gedeon had sinned highly in doing that which he knew would anger God) but rather out of a most inward feeling of that vnbleefe which hee desired to be forgiuen, and supplied with confidence:
For hereby it follows not, that God was angry, or Gideon was bold in making this request: (for then Gideon had sinned highly in doing that which he knew would anger God) but rather out of a most inward feeling of that vnbleefe which he desired to be forgiven, and supplied with confidence:
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as also in deepe humilitie, considering how great a libertie he had (being but a sillie worme) that he might speake so freely to the Almightie,
as also in deep humility, considering how great a liberty he had (being but a silly worm) that he might speak so freely to the Almighty,
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and be admitted into such familiaritie with his Maiestie; he vttereth this speech full of reuerence, Be not angrie with thy seruant;
and be admitted into such familiarity with his Majesty; he uttereth this speech full of Reverence, Be not angry with thy servant;
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as if hee should say, It is iust with thee to bee displeased with my weaknesse in beleeuing:
as if he should say, It is just with thee to be displeased with my weakness in believing:
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but (O Lord) pardon that (bee not angrie) and seeing I craue strength against it, (as thou giuest me leaue to doe) let my desire be granted, and my infirmitie couered.
but (Oh Lord) pardon that (bee not angry) and seeing I crave strength against it, (as thou givest me leave to do) let my desire be granted, and my infirmity covered.
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And in both the respects named, the Saints of God in Scripture haue euer vsed themselues thus reuerently and humbly,
And in both the respects nam, the Saints of God in Scripture have ever used themselves thus reverently and humbly,
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and the Lord so respectiuely, as Gedeon here doth.
and the Lord so respectively, as Gideon Here does.
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As the example of Abraham shewes, praying for Gedeon. So wise, and able to vse such a priuiledge, should we al seeke to be, that we knowing how base mettle we are,
As the Exampl of Abraham shows, praying for Gideon. So wise, and able to use such a privilege, should we all seek to be, that we knowing how base mettle we Are,
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euen dust and wormes, priuiledge, (that I say no more) and yet admitted into the presence of God of glory, we should admire it with humilitie, that he giues vs accesse to him;
even dust and worms, privilege, (that I say no more) and yet admitted into the presence of God of glory, we should admire it with humility, that he gives us access to him;
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oh how should it affect vs, yea what reuerence should it draw from vs? Euen as when a poore man comes often to the same friend to borrow money:
o how should it affect us, yea what Reverence should it draw from us? Eve as when a poor man comes often to the same friend to borrow money:
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he comes not saucily and loosely, as if it were a common matter, and for the which he were little beholding to him,
he comes not saucily and loosely, as if it were a Common matter, and for the which he were little beholding to him,
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but caries thanks and reuerence in his countenance and behauior. But of this story of Gedeon before.
but caries thanks and Reverence in his countenance and behaviour. But of this story of Gideon before.
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And this is that which I purposed to say of, and concerning our selues. Now that which I haue to say of the Lord is this:
And this is that which I purposed to say of, and Concerning our selves. Now that which I have to say of the Lord is this:
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namely, how respectiue he is to his children, and what a ready eare he giueth to our prayers,
namely, how respective he is to his children, and what a ready ear he gives to our Prayers,
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yea and that particularly in this point, of strengthening our faith. Gedeon twise desired a signe to confirme him, and God granted it to him.
yea and that particularly in this point, of strengthening our faith. Gideon twice desired a Signen to confirm him, and God granted it to him.
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To shew, that if (as I haue said) we could pray for it,
To show, that if (as I have said) we could pray for it,
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and long for that grace (as precious as it is) it should be granted vs. But we would bee glad to inioy it,
and long for that grace (as precious as it is) it should be granted us But we would be glad to enjoy it,
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but in our weaknesse and fainting, we doe not plie God with feruent requests, that we may be setled in belieuing either that power ouer our speciall sinne shal be giuen vs,
but in our weakness and fainting, we do not ply God with fervent requests, that we may be settled in believing either that power over our special sin shall be given us,
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or hope and patience to beare some trouble. If we were oft with God in this behalfe, and earnest;
or hope and patience to bear Some trouble. If we were oft with God in this behalf, and earnest;
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wee should finde, that God would furnish vs accordingly, aboue that which wee could looke for.
we should find, that God would furnish us accordingly, above that which we could look for.
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Thus Abraham, Dauid, Paul with others, grew strong in faith. And this of the whole chapter.
Thus Abraham, David, Paul with Others, grew strong in faith. And this of the Whole chapter.
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THE SEVENTH CHAPTER OF THE Booke of IVDGES. Vers. 1. Then Ierubbaal (who is Gedeon) rose vp earely and all the people that were with him,
THE SEVENTH CHAPTER OF THE Book of JUDGES. Vers. 1. Then Jerubbaal (who is Gideon) rose up early and all the people that were with him,
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and pitched beside the well of Harod:
and pitched beside the well of Harod:
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so that the hoast of the Midianites, was on the North side of them, in the valley by the hill Moreh. so that the host of the midianites, was on the North side of them, in the valley by the hill Moreh.
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2. And the Lord said vnto Gedeon, The people that are with thee are to many for me to giue the Midianites into their hands,
2. And the Lord said unto Gideon, The people that Are with thee Are to many for me to give the midianites into their hands,
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lest Israel make their vaunt against mee, and say, My hand hath saued me. lest Israel make their vaunt against me, and say, My hand hath saved me.
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3. Now therefore proclaime in the audience of the people, and say, Whosoeuer is timerous or fearefull, let him returne,
3. Now Therefore proclaim in the audience of the people, and say, Whosoever is timorous or fearful, let him return,
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and depart earely from mount Gilead. And there returned of the people, that were at mount Giliad, two and twentie thousand, so that ten thousand remained. and depart early from mount Gilead. And there returned of the people, that were At mount Gilead, two and twentie thousand, so that ten thousand remained.
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4. And the Lord said vnto Gedeon, The people are yet too many, bring them downe vnto the water and I will trie them for thee there:
4. And the Lord said unto Gideon, The people Are yet too many, bring them down unto the water and I will try them for thee there:
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and of whom I say to thee, this man shall goe with thee, the same shall goe with thee:
and of whom I say to thee, this man shall go with thee, the same shall go with thee:
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and of whomsoeuer I say vnto thee, this man shall not goe with thee, the same shall not goe. and of whomsoever I say unto thee, this man shall not go with thee, the same shall not go.
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5. So he brought downe the people vnto the water. And the Lord said vnto Gedeon.
5. So he brought down the people unto the water. And the Lord said unto Gideon.
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As many as lap the water with their tongues, as a dogge lappeth, them put by themselues:
As many as lap the water with their tongues, as a dog lappeth, them put by themselves:
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6. And the number of them that lapped, by putting their hands to their mouthes, were three hundred men:
6. And the number of them that lapped, by putting their hands to their mouths, were three hundred men:
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but all the remnant of the people kneeled downe vpon their knees to drinke water. but all the remnant of the people kneeled down upon their knees to drink water.
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7. And the Lord said vnto Gedeon, By these three hundred men that lapped, will I saue you,
7. And the Lord said unto Gideon, By these three hundred men that lapped, will I save you,
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and deliuer the Midianites into thine hand: and let all the other people, goe euery man vnto his place. and deliver the midianites into thine hand: and let all the other people, go every man unto his place.
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8. So the people tooke victuals with them, and their trumpets, and he sent all the rest of •srael, euery man to his tent,
8. So the people took victuals with them, and their trumpets, and he sent all the rest of •srael, every man to his tent,
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and retained the three hundred men: and the hoast of Midian was beneath him in a valley. and retained the three hundred men: and the host of Midian was beneath him in a valley.
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THe summe in generall, and parts of the Chapter are first to bee considered, and then a more particular view to be taken of it afterwards:
THe sum in general, and parts of the Chapter Are First to be considered, and then a more particular view to be taken of it afterwards:
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and the summe may be laid out in the parts, which are three. The first, how God made Gedeon send all the people, saue three hundred, backe againe,
and the sum may be laid out in the parts, which Are three. The First, how God made Gideon send all the people, save three hundred, back again,
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as being too many for the battell, to verse 9. The second, how God assured him againe of the victorie, by a dreame, which one of the enemies had,
as being too many for the battle, to verse 9. The second, how God assured him again of the victory, by a dream, which one of the enemies had,
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and by the interpreting of it by another of them in Gedeons hearing, and this to the 16. verse.
and by the interpreting of it by Another of them in Gedeons hearing, and this to the 16. verse.
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The third is the victorie it selfe ouer them, which God gaue him: and this to the end of the Chapter.
The third is the victory it self over them, which God gave him: and this to the end of the Chapter.
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The first part of the Chapter.
The First part of the Chapter.
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TO come to the first part, there is no difficultie in it, for when hee had pitched his army, ready to goe meete the enemies, the Lord caused him to send them all away (excepting three hundred) lest they should giue out, that they had ouercome the Midianites by their owne strength.
TO come to the First part, there is no difficulty in it, for when he had pitched his army, ready to go meet the enemies, the Lord caused him to send them all away (excepting three hundred) lest they should give out, that they had overcome the midianites by their own strength.
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And those three hundred hee also appointed to him, taking them out of the ten thousand, that remained after the sending of the other two and twenty thousand away.
And those three hundred he also appointed to him, taking them out of the ten thousand, that remained After the sending of the other two and twenty thousand away.
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In Gedeons drawing neere the enemies with his armie, wee may see how hee was confirmed in his faith that hee should obtaine the victorie, whereabout he had doubted so much before.
In Gedeons drawing near the enemies with his army, we may see how he was confirmed in his faith that he should obtain the victory, whereabout he had doubted so much before.
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And although I grant, that it was meet he should be staied by so great meanes as God vsed for that purpose,
And although I grant, that it was meet he should be stayed by so great means as God used for that purpose,
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yet we see that faith commonly failes most, when the triall is greatest, and the danger neerest.
yet we see that faith commonly fails most, when the trial is greatest, and the danger nearest.
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Therefore in that he was now heartned and incouraged, when he saw the great number of the Midianites,
Therefore in that he was now heartened and encouraged, when he saw the great number of the midianites,
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and he himself was now with his small armie in comparison of theirs, to meete and fight with them:
and he himself was now with his small army in comparison of theirs, to meet and fight with them:
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it is cleare, that he was well perswaded of the truth of Gods promise, and that he did cast himself confidently thereupon.
it is clear, that he was well persuaded of the truth of God's promise, and that he did cast himself confidently thereupon.
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Thus his faith grew and shewed it selfe apparantly.
Thus his faith grew and showed it self apparently.
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So should we, when we haue been much laboured with, to belieue by the preaching of the Gospell,
So should we, when we have been much laboured with, to believe by the preaching of the Gospel,
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and haue our selues also much been occupied in attaining thereto; we should, I say, then look for the fruit thereof.
and have our selves also much been occupied in attaining thereto; we should, I say, then look for the fruit thereof.
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And namely, to haue proofe of our faith indeed, in and about the common difficulties, wherein in times past wee haue bee foiled,
And namely, to have proof of our faith indeed, in and about the Common difficulties, wherein in times past we have be foiled,
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and found it almost impossible sometime, or at least very vnlike that we should preuaile by faith,
and found it almost impossible sometime, or At least very unlike that we should prevail by faith,
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euen there I say, we should looke to haue some strength thereof otherwise then in former times.
even there I say, we should look to have Some strength thereof otherwise then in former times.
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As for example, when a man seeth his sinnes and the guilt of them, though he be truly humbled for them:
As for Exampl, when a man sees his Sins and the guilt of them, though he be truly humbled for them:
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euen then to lift vp the hand of faith to heauen, and lay hold on the mercy of God in Christ.
even then to lift up the hand of faith to heaven, and lay hold on the mercy of God in christ.
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Also in time of temptation, to resist temptation, by beleeuing, that God wil giue vs victorie.
Also in time of temptation, to resist temptation, by believing, that God will give us victory.
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Againe, when a man must lose goods, and life, and all that hee hath for the Gospell,
Again, when a man must loose goods, and life, and all that he hath for the Gospel,
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or else to forsake it, then to cleaue fast vnto it, beleeuing that we shall be great gainers thereby.
or Else to forsake it, then to cleave fast unto it, believing that we shall be great gainers thereby.
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And so, when a man wanteth meat, drink, and apparrell, yet euen then, to acknowledge Gods prouidence,
And so, when a man Wants meat, drink, and apparel, yet even then, to acknowledge God's providence,
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though by weake meanes, and rest in it peaceably.
though by weak means, and rest in it peaceably.
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In like manner, hauing long heard the word, and how we should make it profitable to our selues by belieuing it, we should grow to this point, that we should be wearie of our rouing and wandering, of our sleeping, of our discoursing and disputing against that which we like not, being vnpleasant to our flesh,
In like manner, having long herd the word, and how we should make it profitable to our selves by believing it, we should grow to this point, that we should be weary of our roving and wandering, of our sleeping, of our discoursing and disputing against that which we like not, being unpleasant to our Flesh,
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and say with Samuel: Speake Lord, for now thy seruant heareth, and is ready to rest in thy will, whither reproouing, commanding, or incouraging:
and say with Samuel: Speak Lord, for now thy servant hears, and is ready to rest in thy will, whither reproving, commanding, or encouraging:
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yea and to be vpholden, guided, reformed, or kept within compasse, whither by the terrors, commandements, or promises of it.
yea and to be upholden, guided, reformed, or kept within compass, whither by the terrors, Commandments, or promises of it.
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So ought we in all other parts of dutie to be readie to say euery one for himselfe, Lord, now haue I learned how I should worke in my calling, vse my peace and prosperitie, behaue my selfe in secret,
So ought we in all other parts of duty to be ready to say every one for himself, Lord, now have I learned how I should work in my calling, use my peace and Prosperity, behave my self in secret,
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and with others, and walke throughout my life innocently and fruitfully, belieuing that I shall not lose the fruit of my labour.
and with Others, and walk throughout my life innocently and fruitfully, believing that I shall not loose the fruit of my labour.
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and yet this is easie to bee seene in all estates of men, and kinds of Gods benefits.
and yet this is easy to be seen in all estates of men, and Kinds of God's benefits.
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And further, I blesse thy name, I am ready to bee put the triall, and am not altogether as in times past, each occasion offered by thy Maiestie is welcome, I am the more incouraged to stoope meekely vnder mine affliction,
And further, I bless thy name, I am ready to be put the trial, and am not altogether as in times past, each occasion offered by thy Majesty is welcome, I am the more encouraged to stoop meekly under mine affliction,
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when I see thou hast sent it, for then I belieue thou art readier to assist mee in bearing it,
when I see thou hast sent it, for then I believe thou art Readier to assist me in bearing it,
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and that thou wilt giue a good issue out of it:
and that thou wilt give a good issue out of it:
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and therefore farre be it from me to be so plunged and amazed at trials, as I haue been,
and Therefore Far be it from me to be so plunged and amazed At trials, as I have been,
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for that were to be euer learning, and neuer come to knowledge, yea it were alway to be a child, going by the helpe of others,
for that were to be ever learning, and never come to knowledge, yea it were always to be a child, going by the help of Others,
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and neuer alone, which is the propertie of a changeling. And thus doing, wee shall find that which the good Martyr found;and never alone, which is the property of a changeling. And thus doing, we shall find that which the good Martyr found;
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that when God called him to the stake he endured the fire, though before hee could not endure the flame of a candle to singe so much as his finger.
that when God called him to the stake he endured the fire, though before he could not endure the flame of a candle to sing so much as his finger.
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In these, and such like, to haue proofe of our faith, is a thing much to bee reioyced in,
In these, and such like, to have proof of our faith, is a thing much to be rejoiced in,
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and a good signe that our faith groweth, and is strengthened otherwise then it hath been in times past, according to the saying of the Apostle to the Colossians:
and a good Signen that our faith grows, and is strengthened otherwise then it hath been in times past, according to the saying of the Apostle to the colossians:
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Be rooted and grow in faith, that ye may abound therein. Be rooted and grow in faith, that you may abound therein.
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And so I might say of many things particularly, as of impatience, anger, wrath, vncleane and vnchast desires, excessiue feare of trouble, conceits, terchinesse, rash iudging, and many other more:
And so I might say of many things particularly, as of impatience, anger, wrath, unclean and unchaste Desires, excessive Fear of trouble, conceits, terchinesse, rash judging, and many other more:
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when we haue pursued, and had them in the chace, disliking, condemning, and long time and oft praying against them, we should looke for some victorie ouer them,
when we have pursued, and had them in the chase, disliking, condemning, and long time and oft praying against them, we should look for Some victory over them,
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and by the faith in which we prayed, to rest perswaded, that such meanes shall not bee vsed of vs in vaine:
and by the faith in which we prayed, to rest persuaded, that such means shall not be used of us in vain:
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but looke that the rootes of them, which were fast setled in our hearts before, be now loosened in vs,
but look that the roots of them, which were fast settled in our hearts before, be now loosened in us,
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and more and more dailie, and that it shall so appeare euen then, when any new occasion shall bee offered,
and more and more daily, and that it shall so appear even then, when any new occasion shall be offered,
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and when we shall be prouoked to offend by any.
and when we shall be provoked to offend by any.
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This will liuely shew, (though wee shall neuer be vtterly void of the reliques and ex•crements of our corrupt and rebellious heart,) that our faith is better confirmed in the word that commandeth vs, to purge them out.
This will lively show, (though we shall never be utterly void of the Relics and ex•crements of our corrupt and rebellious heart,) that our faith is better confirmed in the word that commands us, to purge them out.
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And this a man would thinke were more to the honour of Christians, then to boast and iangle of their faith,
And this a man would think were more to the honour of Christians, then to boast and jangle of their faith,
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and faile in the triall ridiculously: which is an easie religion to learne, if it might goe for payment.
and fail in the trial ridiculously: which is an easy Religion to Learn, if it might go for payment.
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To whom a man might say, Where is now that tongue of thine, which so lustily bragged of faith? as Zebul said to Gaal, cap. 9.
To whom a man might say, Where is now that tongue of thine, which so lustily bragged of faith? as Zebul said to Gaal, cap. 9.
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Also we further see here, that though Gedeon had the promise of God that he should ouercome the Midianites,
Also we further see Here, that though Gideon had the promise of God that he should overcome the midianites,
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yet hee lies not still, but serueth Gods prouidence by furnishing himselfe with a armie good as he could conueniently to goe against them.
yet he lies not still, but serveth God's providence by furnishing himself with a army good as he could conveniently to go against them.
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And so we ought to vse ordinary meanes to bring any worke to passe appointed vs of God,
And so we ought to use ordinary means to bring any work to pass appointed us of God,
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though wee haue the promise of good successe from him, and yet againe on the other side, we should not attribute any thing to them,
though we have the promise of good success from him, and yet again on the other side, we should not attribute any thing to them,
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for that were to detract from God his due. But of this before at large.
for that were to detract from God his endue. But of this before At large.
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THE FORTIE FIVE SERMON ON THE SEVENTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE FORTIE FIVE SERMON ON THE SEVENTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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NOw to goeforward where I left, in this verse, God tels Gedeon, that the people of his armie were too many to giue the victory vnto,
NOw to goeforward where I left, in this verse, God tells Gideon, that the people of his army were too many to give the victory unto,
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lest they should ascribe it to themselues.
lest they should ascribe it to themselves.
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This speech of the Lord sheweth, how vnfit wee bee, to haue any great matter committed to vs,
This speech of the Lord shows, how unfit we be, to have any great matter committed to us,
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or to our trust and gouernment, for wee are most prone to abuse it:
or to our trust and government, for we Are most prove to abuse it:
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and therefore he is faine oft-times to take away many good things from vs, lest they should much hurt vs,
and Therefore he is feign ofttimes to take away many good things from us, lest they should much hurt us,
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though they might (if wee could rightly vse them) turne to our great good, and the benefit of others.
though they might (if we could rightly use them) turn to our great good, and the benefit of Others.
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This people of Israel, if they had gone altogether to the battell, and got the victory, they would not haue acknowledged God to haue giuen it them,
This people of Israel, if they had gone altogether to the battle, and god the victory, they would not have acknowledged God to have given it them,
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but their owne power and skill, and yet wee know how miserable they were a little before,
but their own power and skill, and yet we know how miserable they were a little before,
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when Gedeon himselfe complained in what distresse they were, and how low they were brought:
when Gideon himself complained in what distress they were, and how low they were brought:
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so that one would thinke, they were vnfit inongh to ascribe ought to themselues, and that they ought rather (hauing been brought from such bondage as they had been in before) yea and they might also easily haue seene cause to giue glory to God for it,
so that one would think, they were unfit inongh to ascribe ought to themselves, and that they ought rather (having been brought from such bondage as they had been in before) yea and they might also Easily have seen cause to give glory to God for it,
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if they with two and thirtie thousand (especially so many thousands of them being faint-hearted souldiours) had subdued more then an hundred thousand persons.
if they with two and thirtie thousand (especially so many thousands of them being fainthearted Soldiers) had subdued more then an hundred thousand Persons.
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And this is the more odious in this people, because they would haue abhorred such a leaud conceit or quality in themselues while they remained vnder bandage,
And this is the more odious in this people, Because they would have abhorred such a lewd conceit or quality in themselves while they remained under bandage,
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yea, if they had been asked:
yea, if they had been asked:
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euen as he shoaleth out a great many of these souldiers, as faint and vnfit for warre,
even as he shoaleth out a great many of these Soldiers, as faint and unfit for war,
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What if by you (being but feeble and few in respect of your enemies:) the Lord would destroy the Midianites, would you not thinke God had fought mightily for you? Oh they would haue confessed no lesse,What if by you (being but feeble and few in respect of your enemies:) the Lord would destroy the midianites, would you not think God had fought mightily for you? O they would have confessed no less,
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but seene that it had been cause of great thanks. True; till the victorie had been gotten:
but seen that it had been cause of great thanks. True; till the victory had been got:
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and then who but themselues had foiled the Midianites? So it may be Saul and Ieroboam while they were vnderlings, would haue counted it a greater priuiledge,
and then who but themselves had foiled the midianites? So it may be Saul and Jeroboam while they were underlings, would have counted it a greater privilege,
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and themselues highly indebted to God, if hee would haue bestowed a lesse matter then a kingdome vpon them,
and themselves highly indebted to God, if he would have bestowed a less matter then a Kingdom upon them,
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but when they had got it, they shewed they were vnable to be made partakers of so great a felicitie:
but when they had god it, they showed they were unable to be made partakers of so great a felicity:
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and wee see, that they were not fit to haue so weighty and glorious matters as kingdoms committed vnto them.
and we see, that they were not fit to have so weighty and glorious matters as kingdoms committed unto them.
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Euen as wee see, meane and beggarly persons, that neuer knew what belonged to wealth or dignitie,
Eve as we see, mean and beggarly Persons, that never knew what belonged to wealth or dignity,
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yet if they be raised vnto it, cannot beare it, nay the ground cannot beare them:
yet if they be raised unto it, cannot bear it, nay the ground cannot bear them:
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if they bee set on horsebacke, they ride out of reason, euen till they breake their owne neckes:
if they be Set on horseback, they ride out of reason, even till they break their own necks:
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whereas ingenuous and wel-bred natures can aswell carry themselues in such a condition, (especially if education and grace meet together) as the poorest can in a bace and simple.
whereas ingenuous and Well-bred nature's can aswell carry themselves in such a condition, (especially if education and grace meet together) as the Poorest can in a base and simple.
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And surely many of vs can as hardly beare a little wealth, small reuenues, a few hundreds,
And surely many of us can as hardly bear a little wealth, small revenues, a few hundreds,
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nay scores, as Saul and the other could their kingdomes:
nay scores, as Saul and the other could their kingdoms:
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though (ere wee had them) we were as lowly and meane in our owne eies, as our fellowes.
though (ere we had them) we were as lowly and mean in our own eyes, as our Fellows.
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Therefore, as I said, we may see, how soone we abuse Gods benefits, and all such good liberties,
Therefore, as I said, we may see, how soon we abuse God's benefits, and all such good Liberties,
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as he bestoweth vpon vs, as riches, health, promotion, credit (I would I might not say spirituall gifts also) euen as Pharaoh his princely estate and greatnes:
as he bestoweth upon us, as riches, health, promotion, credit (I would I might not say spiritual Gifts also) even as Pharaoh his princely estate and greatness:
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the rich man in the Gospell, his wealth: Herod, the very praise and commendation that was giuen him by the people.
the rich man in the Gospel, his wealth: Herod, the very praise and commendation that was given him by the people.
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So we that can challenge nothing at Gods hands as due debt to vs, but trouble and sorrow, which is the fruite of our sinne;
So we that can challenge nothing At God's hands as due debt to us, but trouble and sorrow, which is the fruit of our sin;
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what a lamentable case is it, that the Lord sparing vs much from sundrie calamities,
what a lamentable case is it, that the Lord sparing us much from sundry calamities,
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and furnishing vs with benefits of diuers kinds, to draw vs to know, loue, belieue in him and honour him, that we cannot for al this,
and furnishing us with benefits of diverse Kinds, to draw us to know, love, believe in him and honour him, that we cannot for all this,
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so soone inioy any thing that is ought worth, but by and by wee set vp our brustles, wee forget from what a cursed estate,
so soon enjoy any thing that is ought worth, but by and by we Set up our brustles, we forget from what a cursed estate,
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So that the Lord if he loue vs, seeth that there is no better way to be taken with vs for our good,
So that the Lord if he love us, sees that there is no better Way to be taken with us for our good,
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then to take away such liberties againe from vs, and to let out our humours, seeing they breed but a pleurisie in vs,
then to take away such Liberties again from us, and to let out our humours, seeing they breed but a pleurisy in us,
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or to crosse vs in them, lest they should steale away our hearts from him,
or to cross us in them, lest they should steal away our hearts from him,
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and so we driue him to say of his benefits, as he did of this people:
and so we driven him to say of his benefits, as he did of this people:
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There be too many of them, I must make them fewer, or else they wil glory of their multitude and greatnes.There be too many of them, I must make them fewer, or Else they will glory of their multitude and greatness.
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Euen so we cause the Lord to say of vs, as to Saul (a bad person) they haue to much wealth, I must plucke some of it from them:
Eve so we cause the Lord to say of us, as to Saul (a bad person) they have to much wealth, I must pluck Some of it from them:
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they haue had health too long, I must abridge them of it:
they have had health too long, I must abridge them of it:
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they haue had too many of my benefits, as ease, credit, countenance, &c. vnlesse they could vse them better, I must, saith the Lord, of necessitie take them from them.
they have had too many of my benefits, as ease, credit, countenance, etc. unless they could use them better, I must, Says the Lord, of necessity take them from them.
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And this is the cause why the Lord holds many of his vnder, that commonly they haue no great matters put into their hands,
And this is the cause why the Lord holds many of his under, that commonly they have no great matters put into their hands,
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and are much crossed in those earthly commodities that they loue best, lest they should be the worse for them.
and Are much crossed in those earthly commodities that they love best, lest they should be the Worse for them.
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And it is rarely seene, that euen they are better by them, then if they had them not.
And it is rarely seen, that even they Are better by them, then if they had them not.
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Therefore except God shall bestow vpon vs an humble and wise heart, and well ballanced with grace, to account of these things as they are, to wit, transitory,
Therefore except God shall bestow upon us an humble and wise heart, and well balanced with grace, to account of these things as they Are, to wit, transitory,
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and soone flitting away, and to valew the heauenly treasure of faith, and a godly life aboue all earthly riches:
and soon flitting away, and to value the heavenly treasure of faith, and a godly life above all earthly riches:
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let vs know that the Lord deales wiselier with vs, then we are aware, in dieting and shortning of vs:
let us know that the Lord deals wiselier with us, then we Are aware, in dieting and shortening of us:
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and we our selues shall see it as clearely in time (if wee marke it) as these Israelites did, that God hath done vs no wrong in taking somewhat away which we had,
and we our selves shall see it as clearly in time (if we mark it) as these Israelites did, that God hath done us no wrong in taking somewhat away which we had,
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or denying vs somewhat which we desire.
or denying us somewhat which we desire.
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And as for such as seeke aboue all things to florish and haue the world at will, they are not so happie,
And as for such as seek above all things to flourish and have the world At will, they Are not so happy,
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as they bee counted, especially in their owne reckoning, neither will shew themselues the wisest men in the end:
as they be counted, especially in their own reckoning, neither will show themselves the Wisest men in the end:
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as by this and the like, may bee seene of them that will weigh it.
as by this and the like, may be seen of them that will weigh it.
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But to come yet more neere to that which is noted in the text, not onely men abuse Gods benefits other waies,
But to come yet more near to that which is noted in the text, not only men abuse God's benefits other ways,
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but this one way also, that is, to vaineglorie, as it is said, that this people here mentioned would haue done:
but this one Way also, that is, to vainglory, as it is said, that this people Here mentioned would have done:
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and therefore the holy story addeth it as a reason why the Lord would not haue so many goe to the battell,
and Therefore the holy story adds it as a reason why the Lord would not have so many go to the battle,
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least they should say, that they had preuailed by their owne might, and so should haue taken Gods honour to themselues.
lest they should say, that they had prevailed by their own might, and so should have taken God's honour to themselves.
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And by this wee learne, why God denieth, and doth not giue vs in our attempts, many, great,
And by this we Learn, why God Denieth, and does not give us in our attempts, many, great,
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or any meanes at all sometime, and if he doe, yet not with any good successe,
or any means At all sometime, and if he do, yet not with any good success,
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or at least, not as hee is wont to doe, (although to mans reason there bee likelihood enough,
or At least, not as he is wont to do, (although to men reason there be likelihood enough,
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yea very great) because if he should, man would snatch the glorie from him to himselfe.
yea very great) Because if he should, man would snatch the glory from him to himself.
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As Nabuchadnezzar did when he said: This is great Babel that I haue built:
As Nebuchadnezzar did when he said: This is great Babel that I have built:
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Zenacherib that blasphemed the Lord by his Captaine Rabshakeh: So Benhadad so grosly for got himselfe in boasting what he would doe, that hee was answered wisely in this manner, [ Let not him that girdeth on his harnesse, boast himselfe, Sennacherib that blasphemed the Lord by his Captain Rabshakeh: So Benhadad so grossly for god himself in boasting what he would do, that he was answered wisely in this manner, [ Let not him that Girdeth on his harness, boast himself,
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as he that putteth it off ] And they to whom S. Iames wrote, how foolishly concluded they before the successe,
as he that putteth it off ] And they to whom S. James wrote, how foolishly concluded they before the success,
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and bragged of their gaine, before they knew they should haue it? What would they haue done (thinke we) if they had alreadie enioyed it also? And is not this strange, that whereas wee pretend, (if wee might partake such and such blessings) wee would bee much more thankfull and seruiceable for them, the Lord should conuict vs of dissimulation and falsehood, telling vs that we know not our owne hearts,
and bragged of their gain, before they knew they should have it? What would they have done (think we) if they had already enjoyed it also? And is not this strange, that whereas we pretend, (if we might partake such and such blessings) we would be much more thankful and serviceable for them, the Lord should convict us of dissimulation and falsehood, telling us that we know not our own hearts,
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for wee would bee more proud, bold, and vainglorious? So that if the Lord should not bewray to vs, what poison lurkes in vs, we should thinke that he did himselfe great wrong in cutting many short of their desires, who might be like to doe him seruice by enioying them:
for we would be more proud, bold, and vainglorious? So that if the Lord should not bewray to us, what poison lurks in us, we should think that he did himself great wrong in cutting many short of their Desires, who might be like to do him service by enjoying them:
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whereas (alas) he knowes that in so doing, hee loseth no honour himselfe in so dealing with men,
whereas (alas) he knows that in so doing, he loses no honour himself in so dealing with men,
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nay hee hath much adoe by such meanes to keepe men from destruction, at least from deepe dishonouring of him.
nay he hath much ado by such means to keep men from destruction, At least from deep Dishonoring of him.
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But to returne, it is most true, that if God did not denie much to vainglorious persons which they desire, they would neuer giue him his due, but take it to themselues:
But to return, it is most true, that if God did not deny much to vainglorious Persons which they desire, they would never give him his endue, but take it to themselves:
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insomuch as wee see that such doe not onely vaunt of their wealth, birth, strength,
insomuch as we see that such do not only vaunt of their wealth, birth, strength,
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and such like, but if they haue onely some good qualitie, as that they be prouident husbands,
and such like, but if they have only Some good quality, as that they be provident Husbands,
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or will keepe their promise, and pay their due, where it is owing, they glorie thereof,
or will keep their promise, and pay their endue, where it is owing, they glory thereof,
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when they should come to fight with their enemies:
when they should come to fight with their enemies:
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and disgrace other that faile therein, though the most of their other doings may be cast as dung in their faces, to their shame.
and disgrace other that fail therein, though the most of their other doings may be cast as dung in their faces, to their shame.
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But giue we vnto God his due: promise we to our selues nothing, but vpon condition if God will:
But give we unto God his due: promise we to our selves nothing, but upon condition if God will:
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and acknowledge wee him as the giuer, and as one that hath right to dispose of that which he hath giuen vs:
and acknowledge we him as the giver, and as one that hath right to dispose of that which he hath given us:
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and when we are denied successe in that which wee hope to bring to passe, let vs in token that we confesse the Lord may iustly ioynt vs, not fume and fret, raile and curse,
and when we Are denied success in that which we hope to bring to pass, let us in token that we confess the Lord may justly joint us, not fume and fret, rail and curse,
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and much lesse vtter we so much in words to others, that we thinke we are accursed,
and much less utter we so much in words to Others, that we think we Are accursed,
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when wee see ourselues crossed, but beare wee it meekly and patiently:
when we see ourselves crossed, but bear we it meekly and patiently:
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and the greater our gifts are, which we haue receiued, in more humble, fruitfull, and dutifull manner let vs shew our selues to vse them.
and the greater our Gifts Are, which we have received, in more humble, fruitful, and dutiful manner let us show our selves to use them.
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That Gedeon was bidden to send away many of the people, and why; we haue heard:
That Gideon was bidden to send away many of the people, and why; we have herd:
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now let vs see who they are that be exempted from the warre, and sent backe, (of which sort there were two and twentie thousand) the text noteth them to bee those that were faint-hearted and timerous,
now let us see who they Are that be exempted from the war, and sent back, (of which sort there were two and twentie thousand) the text notes them to be those that were fainthearted and timorous,
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and so had God commanded in Deuteronomy that such should be sent backe, lest they should discourage other.
and so had God commanded in Deuteronomy that such should be sent back, lest they should discourage other.
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Here this is to be considered;
Here this is to be considered;
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when Gedeon their Captaine thought them meet for warre, and God had called them also to that place,
when Gideon their Captain Thought them meet for war, and God had called them also to that place,
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and duty, and giuen them gifts for that purpose, though they waxed timerous:
and duty, and given them Gifts for that purpose, though they waxed timorous:
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in that they through faint-heartednes, and sloth, did not vse and employ their gifts, the shame and sin was theirs, though God sent backe:
in that they through faintheartedness, and sloth, did not use and employ their Gifts, the shame and since was theirs, though God sent back:
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I speake it for our owne edification and benefit;
I speak it for our own edification and benefit;
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for if many here were exempted by God from the battell, and yet thought fit and meete by men, doe not well bestow and vse these common gifts of the Spirit,
for if many Here were exempted by God from the battle, and yet Thought fit and meet by men, do not well bestow and use these Common Gifts of the Spirit,
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as skill and knowledge in manuary things pertaining to the bodie, and this present life: how much more may we thinke, that about the more excellent gifts of the Spirit,
as skill and knowledge in manuary things pertaining to the body, and this present life: how much more may we think, that about the more excellent Gifts of the Spirit,
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as illumination, and matters belonging to the life to come, men doe deceiue the expectation of those with whom they liue,
as illumination, and matters belonging to the life to come, men do deceive the expectation of those with whom they live,
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and be other, I meane farre worse then they goe for? Oh it is true, that there are many persons, who goe in the sight of men for good:
and be other, I mean Far Worse then they go for? O it is true, that there Are many Persons, who go in the sighed of men for good:
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yet the Lord doth not account so of them, but exempt them from his militant Church,
yet the Lord does not account so of them, but exempt them from his militant Church,
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whom yet Gedeon thought meete persons for it, and yet we know, wee are much easilier deceiued in iudging about them, then these.
whom yet Gideon Thought meet Persons for it, and yet we know, we Are much easilier deceived in judging about them, then these.
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Looke we therefore to it, in a thing by infinite degrees more precious, how God iudgeth of vs:
Look we Therefore to it, in a thing by infinite Degrees more precious, how God Judgeth of us:
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and hang wee not vpon the opinion of men. For hee is not allowed whom men or ones selfe praiseth, but whom God praiseth.
and hang we not upon the opinion of men. For he is not allowed whom men or ones self Praiseth, but whom God Praiseth.
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And therefore we are not to account of all that are among vs professing the Gospell, no,
And Therefore we Are not to account of all that Are among us professing the Gospel, no,
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though they be not branded with notorious sins, to be sound hearted and good Christians,
though they be not branded with notorious Sins, to be found hearted and good Christians,
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though we know no other by them, till God make them manifest, as he did these in their kind:
though we know no other by them, till God make them manifest, as he did these in their kind:
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Is it for vs to iudge before the time? but howsoeuer men iudge, such as feare God,
Is it for us to judge before the time? but howsoever men judge, such as Fear God,
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and depart from euill (as he himselfe commended Iob for such an one) it is sure that they only are accepted of him. More specially to applie this:
and depart from evil (as he himself commended Job for such an one) it is sure that they only Are accepted of him. More specially to apply this:
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As the oddes betweene the faint-hearted and valiant souldiers was great, euen three to one: and yet all went about the seruice of God in outward shew:
As the odds between the fainthearted and valiant Soldiers was great, even three to one: and yet all went about the service of God in outward show:
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so great disproportion there is (among such as worship God) betweene the lukewarme or indifferent sort of Christians,
so great disproportion there is (among such as worship God) between the lukewarm or indifferent sort of Christians,
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and the feruent, heartie, and zealous worshippers.
and the fervent, hearty, and zealous worshippers.
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Indeede God doth not inable nor allow vs to seuer the one from the other (so that wee may determine how farre the number of the one exceedes the other) as here he did Gedeon: but wofull proofe bewraieth no lesse then I haue said.
Indeed God does not inable nor allow us to sever the one from the other (so that we may determine how Far the number of the one exceeds the other) as Here he did Gideon: but woeful proof bewrayeth no less then I have said.
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And yet he that dismissed these white-liuered souldiers from the armie of Gedeon, and onely accepted the seruice of these three hundred, whom hee fitted for the purpose with faith and resolution;
And yet he that dismissed these white-livered Soldiers from the army of Gideon, and only accepted the service of these three hundred, whom he fitted for the purpose with faith and resolution;
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will also exclude all hollow-hearted, lukewarme, and temporizing Christians from hauing a part among such as he will honour,
will also exclude all hollowhearted, lukewarm, and temporizing Christians from having a part among such as he will honour,
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so farre as that he will not bee honoured by them. I meane not that all Christians should bee martiall men, and fit for the field:
so Far as that he will not be honoured by them. I mean not that all Christians should be martial men, and fit for the field:
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but as Gods worke is diuers, so a diuers kinde of spirit hee requireth in them that doe it:
but as God's work is diverse, so a diverse kind of Spirit he requires in them that do it:
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in Gedeons men, courage and might; in Christians, feruencie and resolution to walke with God. For though wee haue no Midianites to fight withall:
in Gedeons men, courage and might; in Christians, fervency and resolution to walk with God. For though we have no midianites to fight withal:
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yet we haue worse enemies, both within vs and without: and therfore haue need of spirituall magnanimitie to vse spirituall weapons against them.
yet we have Worse enemies, both within us and without: and Therefore have need of spiritual magnanimity to use spiritual weapons against them.
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And though we were not warre-faring men, yet in that wee be but waifaring, (as all Christians are both) we had need of feruencie and spirit.
And though we were not warfaring men, yet in that we be but wayfaring, (as all Christians Are both) we had need of fervency and Spirit.
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For he that in generall commands, Rom. 12. Be feruent, or hot in spirit; commands the same in prayer, Iam. 5. saying, be feruent therein;
For he that in general commands, Rom. 12. Be fervent, or hight in Spirit; commands the same in prayer, Iam. 5. saying, be fervent therein;
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likewise in hearing, Be swift to heare: telling vs that the violent snatch the kingdome to them, &c. and the like affection also we must haue in all duties.
likewise in hearing, Be swift to hear: telling us that the violent snatch the Kingdom to them, etc. and the like affection also we must have in all duties.
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Though in deede when dangers and troubles befall men for their profession, then is a speciall occasion offered of expressing what courage is in them:
Though in deed when dangers and Troubles befall men for their profession, then is a special occasion offered of expressing what courage is in them:
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but if wee nourish not that grace daily in other duties, how shall it be at hand when we haue greatest need of it? And this I speake,
but if we nourish not that grace daily in other duties, how shall it be At hand when we have greatest need of it? And this I speak,
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because I see that the ancient and heauenly fire which once appeared most worthily in many, both in their entrance and progresse of their good course of pietie and a good conscience, is turned to ashes and extinct,
Because I see that the ancient and heavenly fire which once appeared most worthily in many, both in their Entrance and progress of their good course of piety and a good conscience, is turned to Ashes and extinct,
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or burnes so close and feeble, that it can hardly be discerned:
or burns so close and feeble, that it can hardly be discerned:
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and in stead thereof, either a blockishnes and deadnes is come vpon men, or a faint-hearted remisnesse and indifferencie,
and in stead thereof, either a blockishness and deadness is come upon men, or a fainthearted remissness and indifferency,
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as if men cared not greatly whether they professed or no, and (saue for names sake) many could be content to be without it well enough.
as if men cared not greatly whither they professed or no, and (save for names sake) many could be content to be without it well enough.
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And as for such, their disgrace is as farre aboue these souldiers of Gedeon, as their sinne:
And as for such, their disgrace is as Far above these Soldiers of Gideon, as their sin:
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for these were onely sent backe: but the other the Lord vomits out of his mouth.
for these were only sent back: but the other the Lord vomits out of his Mouth.
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Some there are (through Gods goodnesse euen as Gedeons three hundred) who looke to the Spirit, (and good cause,
some there Are (through God's Goodness even as Gedeons three hundred) who look to the Spirit, (and good cause,
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for it is the temper of a Christian) but alas how few? Besides that, the diuell in stead of this grace, brought in a franticke sort of furious persons, whose zeale is to depart from the Church.
for it is the temper of a Christian) but alas how few? Beside that, the Devil in stead of this grace, brought in a frantic sort of furious Persons, whose zeal is to depart from the Church.
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Now (to returne to the storie) wee haue heard how two and twentie thousand were sent backe,
Now (to return to the story) we have herd how two and twentie thousand were sent back,
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and that there were but ten thousand left to goe against more then an hundred thousand:
and that there were but ten thousand left to go against more then an hundred thousand:
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and yet that the Lord said, that euen they were too many:
and yet that the Lord said, that even they were too many:
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this teacheth, that he would haue vs to learne, to depend on him without meanes, (if hee see it to be expedient to be so,
this Teaches, that he would have us to Learn, to depend on him without means, (if he see it to be expedient to be so,
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but not otherwise) and by those which are very weake:
but not otherwise) and by those which Are very weak:
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and yet he would haue vs to be perswaded, that he regardeth and seeketh our good, euen when hee doth so. But of this before.
and yet he would have us to be persuaded, that he Regardeth and seeks our good, even when he does so. But of this before.
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He said moreouer to Gedeon, that hee would trie these ten thousand for him, and shew him who were fit, that he himselfe might see it.
He said moreover to Gideon, that he would try these ten thousand for him, and show him who were fit, that he himself might see it.
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For men are dull and dimme eyed to behold Gods secret power and will to doe them good,
For men Are dull and dim eyed to behold God's secret power and will to do them good,
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if he giue them not eyes of faith to behold them.
if he give them not eyes of faith to behold them.
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And why should it seeme strange that the Lord should doe more then wee can see? and if wee shall see no likelihood thereof, his power and goodnesse is the more to bee admired and magnified, who sheweth it so manifestly in our weakenesse,
And why should it seem strange that the Lord should do more then we can see? and if we shall see no likelihood thereof, his power and Goodness is the more to be admired and magnified, who shows it so manifestly in our weakness,
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euen when men see not how.
even when men see not how.
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As who saw, that mightie Pharaoh, Sisera, and the Midianites here spoken of, were like to be brought to such a downfall as they were? but it was enough that God had said it.
As who saw, that mighty Pharaoh, Sisera, and the midianites Here spoken of, were like to be brought to such a downfall as they were? but it was enough that God had said it.
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And therefore our Sauiour, Matth. 4. tels vs, Man liueth not by bread onely, but by the word of God:
And Therefore our Saviour, Matthew 4. tells us, Man lives not by bred only, but by the word of God:
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and in like manner, man thriues not by his wit, prouidence, care onely, but by the blessing of God: and in like manner, man thrives not by his wit, providence, care only, but by the blessing of God:
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No, his rising early, and his late going to bed, and eating the bread of sorrow shall not auaile to maintaine him,
No, his rising early, and his late going to Bed, and eating the bred of sorrow shall not avail to maintain him,
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if God plucke backe his hand from blessing it.
if God pluck back his hand from blessing it.
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His apparell heates him not of it selfe, but by the power of the word and promise.
His apparel heats him not of it self, but by the power of the word and promise.
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Indeede the outward meanes men see, taste, and handle, and therefore in a grosse manner rest in them,
Indeed the outward means men see, taste, and handle, and Therefore in a gross manner rest in them,
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and discerne no superiour power of God in them, much lesse beleeue, that it can worke without them:
and discern no superior power of God in them, much less believe, that it can work without them:
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so that if meanes faile of health, safetie, and successe, they giue ouer hope: especially if they see that some great outward barre and let stops their way:
so that if means fail of health, safety, and success, they give over hope: especially if they see that Some great outward bar and let stops their Way:
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whereas yet the three children tell the King of Babel, That they beleeue the God whom they serue can deliuer them, not onely without meanes, but contrarie to meanes.
whereas yet the three children tell the King of Babel, That they believe the God whom they serve can deliver them, not only without means, but contrary to means.
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Doubtlesse in the Scripture wee haue a watchword giuen vs of this sinne, euen in the matters of saluation it selfe.
Doubtless in the Scripture we have a watchword given us of this sin, even in the matters of salvation it self.
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For although none but the seede of Abraham ordinarily were elected and saued (though extraordinarily some were) before the comming of Christ:
For although none but the seed of Abraham ordinarily were elected and saved (though extraordinarily Some were) before the coming of christ:
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yet they who onely relied vpon these outward meanes, heard this spoken to them: Say not within your selues, we haue Abraham to our father:
yet they who only relied upon these outward means, herd this spoken to them: Say not within your selves, we have Abraham to our father:
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for God is able of stones to raise vp children vnto Abraham. for God is able of stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
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But because men separate (in the matter of happinesse) the true meanes appointed by God from the end they desire:
But Because men separate (in the matter of happiness) the true means appointed by God from the end they desire:
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I meane faith, repentance, humiliation, from election and saluation:
I mean faith, Repentance, humiliation, from election and salvation:
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it is iust with God also to meete with them in kinde, and to separate their carnall ends:
it is just with God also to meet with them in kind, and to separate their carnal ends:
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I meane wealth, prosperitie and the like, from the meanes which they vse vnlawfully, and to his dishonour.
I mean wealth, Prosperity and the like, from the means which they use unlawfully, and to his dishonour.
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And further in that Gedeon was told, that hee must take none but those whom God appointed, and those hee must take:
And further in that Gideon was told, that he must take none but those whom God appointed, and those he must take:
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it teacheth vs that Gods word must direct vs in all our actions both for peace and warre, be the same neuer so meane and base:
it Teaches us that God's word must Direct us in all our actions both for peace and war, be the same never so mean and base:
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and that whatsoeuer face wee set on matters, yet if that be not the light to our steps, we walke but in darknesse.
and that whatsoever face we Set on matters, yet if that be not the Light to our steps, we walk but in darkness.
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Now then, we who take in hand so many things in the day, and so throughout our life,
Now then, we who take in hand so many things in the day, and so throughout our life,
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how can wee chuse but serue him after our owne fantasies, if wee haue not that light plentifully dwelling in vs to guide vs? Wherein it is no hard thing to see, that God hath much against vs,
how can we choose but serve him After our own fantasies, if we have not that Light plentifully Dwelling in us to guide us? Wherein it is no hard thing to see, that God hath much against us,
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and that oft times, when we be at the best, seeing no man call tell the errors of his actions and life, or how oft hee offendeth.
and that oft times, when we be At the best, seeing no man call tell the errors of his actions and life, or how oft he offends.
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So that if hee should looke straightly what is done amisse, who should be able to stand before him? Here I will stay for this time.
So that if he should look straightly what is done amiss, who should be able to stand before him? Here I will stay for this time.
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THE FORTIE SIXE SERMON ON THE SEVENTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE FORTIE SIXE SERMON ON THE SEVENTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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HEere the Lord shewes Gedeon who they were that should goe with him to the warre,
Here the Lord shows Gideon who they were that should go with him to the war,
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when they were led to the waters, and those were three hundred which lapped water out of their hands:
when they were led to the waters, and those were three hundred which lapped water out of their hands:
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for these were industrious and fit for their businesse more then the other that drunk kneeling downe, who were like to haue been an vnprofitable burden to the rest by their multitude,
for these were Industria and fit for their business more then the other that drunk kneeling down, who were like to have been an unprofitable burden to the rest by their multitude,
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and might haue giuen aduantage to their enemies by their vnreadinesse and delay, if occasion should haue been offered.
and might have given advantage to their enemies by their unreadiness and Delay, if occasion should have been offered.
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And the thing that the Lord teacheth vs hereby is this:
And the thing that the Lord Teaches us hereby is this:
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that although he wil haue none to trust in themselues, yet he would haue them ingenuous and industrious men, fit for that which they are imployed about, which thing is requisite in all callings and businesse for men to bee willing, diligent,
that although he will have none to trust in themselves, yet he would have them ingenuous and Industria men, fit for that which they Are employed about, which thing is requisite in all callings and business for men to be willing, diligent,
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and skilfull about that they professe, and take in hand, that with good conscience all may be performed:
and skilful about that they profess, and take in hand, that with good conscience all may be performed:
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so the contrary of Christians is to be auoided, whether minister, magistrate, or priuate person, the husband diligent handed, the wife huswifely: none lazie, idle, carelesse.
so the contrary of Christians is to be avoided, whither minister, magistrate, or private person, the husband diligent handed, the wife huswifely: none lazy, idle, careless.
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But of this I spake more in the story of Othoniel and Caleb, before chap. 1. Here the Lord saith, that by those three hundred men, hee would deliuer Israel:
But of this I spoke more in the story of Othniel and Caleb, before chap. 1. Here the Lord Says, that by those three hundred men, he would deliver Israel:
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which was another strong confirmation of Gedeons faith:
which was Another strong confirmation of Gedeons faith:
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for by this he was perswaded to obtaine that which hee had already begun to belieue.
for by this he was persuaded to obtain that which he had already begun to believe.
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And this ought to bee well marked of vs, as the thing which wee haue great need off.
And this ought to be well marked of us, as the thing which we have great need off.
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For who can so stedfastly belieue, as he ought, and hold constant therein? but by daily and continuall meanes, the Lord doth much reuiue and quicken our faith, to hold on our hope and confidence:
For who can so steadfastly believe, as he ought, and hold constant therein? but by daily and continual means, the Lord does much revive and quicken our faith, to hold on our hope and confidence:
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which two graces wee must haue well setled in vs, and as faith is strengthened in vs, so are these two.
which two graces we must have well settled in us, and as faith is strengthened in us, so Are these two.
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The excellencie of hope is seene in the epistle to the Corinths in these words:
The excellency of hope is seen in the epistle to the Corinths in these words:
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God who hath deliuered vs from so great a death, and doth deliuer vs, in him we hope also, that he will deliuer vs. God who hath Delivered us from so great a death, and does deliver us, in him we hope also, that he will deliver us
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The Price and worthines of the other, is to be seene clearely in the Epistle to the Hebrewes, thus:
The Price and worthiness of the other, is to be seen clearly in the Epistle to the Hebrews, thus:
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Cast not away your confidence, for it hath great recompence of reward: these two (faith and confidence) make their whole life sweet and ioyfull, who had them both, Cast not away your confidence, for it hath great recompense of reward: these two (faith and confidence) make their Whole life sweet and joyful, who had them both,
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as Dauid who said of confidence (which is the fruit of faith, My heart is fixed, I will sing and giue thanks.
as David who said of confidence (which is the fruit of faith, My heart is fixed, I will sing and give thanks.
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The vse hereof, is this, that wee looke well to it, that wee find our part in these by oft hearing,
The use hereof, is this, that we look well to it, that we find our part in these by oft hearing,
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and all manner of repetitions and experience of Gods promises, concerning his fauour from time to time toward vs,
and all manner of repetitions and experience of God's promises, Concerning his favour from time to time towards us,
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and therewith to marke our often faintings, doubts and feares, yea, and that about one and the same action, that we may see cause the better to fortifie our selues against them.
and therewith to mark our often faintings, doubts and fears, yea, and that about one and the same actium, that we may see cause the better to fortify our selves against them.
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But alas few marke any such thing, I meane euen of those, who may take good thereby, (for all are not capable of it) but shrinke at the hearing of any hardnesse comming toward them,
But alas few mark any such thing, I mean even of those, who may take good thereby, (for all Are not capable of it) but shrink At the hearing of any hardness coming towards them,
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and so gather no experience of their faith, hope and confidence against new trials to come:
and so gather no experience of their faith, hope and confidence against new trials to come:
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or of their weaknes, but impatiently goe vnder their afflictions, and so are more ready to faint vnder their burdens afterward.
or of their weakness, but impatiently go under their afflictions, and so Are more ready to faint under their burdens afterwards.
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It was Gods great mercy, that these three hundred did so willingly and readily follow and obey Gedeon, according to the word of God to him, which they also heard, I grant:
It was God's great mercy, that these three hundred did so willingly and readily follow and obey Gideon, according to the word of God to him, which they also herd, I grant:
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but yet had not God perswaded them inwardly besides, they would haue departed with the rest 31700. and would haue both grudged at the liberty of the other, who were dismissed,
but yet had not God persuaded them inwardly beside, they would have departed with the rest 31700. and would have both grudged At the liberty of the other, who were dismissed,
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and haue refused to beare the burden alone, yea they would haue forsaken him, if they had not looked vnto God.
and have refused to bear the burden alone, yea they would have forsaken him, if they had not looked unto God.
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Where we should note, that in doing our duties required by God, we must not regard the forwardnesse or backwardnesse of others so much, nor what they doe:
Where we should note, that in doing our duties required by God, we must not regard the forwardness or backwardness of Others so much, nor what they do:
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but what it is that God looketh for at our hands.
but what it is that God looks for At our hands.
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Thus Caleb and Iosuah encouraged the people to goe forward against the Canaanites, not looking at the backwardnesse of the other spies.
Thus Caleb and Joshua encouraged the people to go forward against the Canaanites, not looking At the backwardness of the other spies.
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For as Gods word and authoritie haue inough in them to perswade vs, so if we looke any other way,
For as God's word and Authority have enough in them to persuade us, so if we look any other Way,
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as to mens example, or to the issue, or our own conceits and discouragements, wee may bee sure they will easily coole and dismay vs. Therefore (I say) the practise of these, discouers a great sinne in many:
as to men's Exampl, or to the issue, or our own conceits and discouragements, we may be sure they will Easily cool and dismay us Therefore (I say) the practice of these, discovers a great sin in many:
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who if they haue a burden laid vpon them, grudge that any other should be free:
who if they have a burden laid upon them, grudge that any other should be free:
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but in matters of priuiledge and honour, grudge that any should be their partners.
but in matters of privilege and honour, grudge that any should be their partners.
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Both these we see exemplified in the Apostles of Christ and the disciples of Iohn. The Apostles seeing one casting out of diuels, who was none of their Masters followers:
Both these we see exemplified in the Apostles of christ and the Disciples of John. The Apostles seeing one casting out of Devils, who was none of their Masters followers:
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had indignation and complained to our Sauiour. They thought none but Christ and themselues worthy of such an office.
had Indignation and complained to our Saviour. They Thought none but christ and themselves worthy of such an office.
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So Iohns disciples grudged at Christs, because they fasted often, but Christs fasted not.
So Iohns Disciples grudged At Christ, Because they fasted often, but Christ fasted not.
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They thought they had wrong in that others were not held to it, as hardly as they.
They Thought they had wrong in that Others were not held to it, as hardly as they.
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The cause of the former is especially pride and vnthankfulnesse: of the latter either ignorance, or that which is worse, euen boldnesse therewith.
The cause of the former is especially pride and unthankfulness: of the latter either ignorance, or that which is Worse, even boldness therewith.
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And we see that he is a rare person, who can with equanimitie endure that any should excell him in gifts of body, mind, estate,
And we see that he is a rare person, who can with equanimity endure that any should excel him in Gifts of body, mind, estate,
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or grace, with the blessings accompanying them.
or grace, with the blessings accompanying them.
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Nay many, of a melancholike and foolish nature, because themselues are giuen to pensiuenes, sadnesse, &c. enuy and censure such as take more libertie in mirth, recreation, company or diet:
Nay many, of a melancholic and foolish nature, Because themselves Are given to pensiveness, sadness, etc. envy and censure such as take more liberty in mirth, recreation, company or diet:
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though (as Paul saith) they may both please God, without condemning on another.
though (as Paul Says) they may both please God, without condemning on Another.
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This disease of looking narrowly to other what they doe, and not to God what hee requireth of our selues, (for it is a mixture of many humors, selfeloue, curiositie, distrust and others) this disease (I say) wee may see to haue been in Peter, who looking to Iohn, (to whom Christ said nothing when hee had laid an heauie burden vpon Peter himselfe, asked Christ, saying:
This disease of looking narrowly to other what they do, and not to God what he requires of our selves, (for it is a mixture of many humours, Self-love, curiosity, distrust and Others) this disease (I say) we may see to have been in Peter, who looking to John, (to whom christ said nothing when he had laid an heavy burden upon Peter himself, asked christ, saying:
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Master, what shall this man doe? The like is to bee seene in them, mentioned in the Gospell, Master, what shall this man do? The like is to be seen in them, mentioned in the Gospel,
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when they saw other more fauourablie dealt with, then themselues said grudgingly, We haue borne the burthen of the day, &c. So the elder brother of the prodigall repined to see him so well entertained.
when they saw other more favourably dealt with, then themselves said grudgingly, We have born the burden of the day, etc. So the elder brother of the prodigal repined to see him so well entertained.
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So that there being many as by these we may see, so ill minded this way, we may boldly say, that it is a singular grace of God in all our duties throughout our life, to shew forth indifferency and charitie:
So that there being many as by these we may see, so ill minded this Way, we may boldly say, that it is a singular grace of God in all our duties throughout our life, to show forth indifferency and charity:
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as also to regard what God saith to vs, and not to looke to men what they doe.
as also to regard what God Says to us, and not to look to men what they do.
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But where is this to be seene? in a very few:
But where is this to be seen? in a very few:
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as for example in the Ministers, when Christ saith to them (in speaking to Peter) If thou louest me feed my sheepe and my lambes, and be diligent therein.
as for Exampl in the Ministers, when christ Says to them (in speaking to Peter) If thou love me feed my sheep and my Lambs, and be diligent therein.
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If here and there one or a few regard it, yet how do the most cast their charge behind them,
If Here and there one or a few regard it, yet how do the most cast their charge behind them,
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and looke at them that take their ease, whatsoeuer their words be that they loue him? So that the force of the word is not so much to draw them, as example to withdraw:
and look At them that take their ease, whatsoever their words be that they love him? So that the force of the word is not so much to draw them, as Exampl to withdraw:
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magistrates, housholders, husbands, wiues, and all that professe the Gospell, should follow the example of these three hundred in their seuerall estates and callings.
Magistrates, householders, Husbands, wives, and all that profess the Gospel, should follow the Exampl of these three hundred in their several estates and callings.
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But it is so farre off from that, with the most, that if any other, (and specially if he be of their owne condition and degree) shal make conscience of this dutie more then other, he shall be readie to bee shaken vp and reuiled,
But it is so Far off from that, with the most, that if any other, (and specially if he be of their own condition and degree) shall make conscience of this duty more then other, he shall be ready to be shaken up and reviled,
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as one that cannot be content to doe as other doe, when yet all may see in these three hundred how their example is set forth to their perpetuall commendation, in that they went not after the other their brethren,
as one that cannot be content to do as other doe, when yet all may see in these three hundred how their Exampl is Set forth to their perpetual commendation, in that they went not After the other their brothers,
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but obeyed the commandement of the Lord, in following after Gedeon. And whatsoeuer become of such as are led by the examples of men,
but obeyed the Commandment of the Lord, in following After Gideon. And whatsoever become of such as Are led by the Examples of men,
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and follow their owne deuices, leauing the plaine way, wherein God hath set them, (whose sinne in due time shall find them out) the other shall be knowne by this marke, to be the Lords, that they forsake all by-waies,
and follow their own devices, leaving the plain Way, wherein God hath Set them, (whose sin in due time shall find them out) the other shall be known by this mark, to be the lords, that they forsake all byways,
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and depart from euil with Iob, to, testifie that they feare him.
and depart from evil with Job, to, testify that they Fear him.
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The example of Ioshua is worthy our imitation in this point, who professed for himselfe and his, that they would serue the Lord, let the rest do as they listed.
The Exampl of Ioshua is worthy our imitation in this point, who professed for himself and his, that they would serve the Lord, let the rest do as they listed.
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As if he had said, It should be their best way to serue the Lord as himselfe did,
As if he had said, It should be their best Way to serve the Lord as himself did,
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if they regarded their owne prosperitie and welfare:
if they regarded their own Prosperity and welfare:
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but if they were so wilfull, as to forsake their owne mercy, he and his had learned to follow a better Master,
but if they were so wilful, as to forsake their own mercy, he and his had learned to follow a better Master,
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and was resolued to consult neither with flesh nor blood, neither cleaue to lying vanities, but make straight steppes to the commandement of God.
and was resolved to consult neither with Flesh nor blood, neither cleave to lying vanities, but make straight steps to the Commandment of God.
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Indeed if we see others readier then wee, in dutie doing, willinger to beare reproofe, forwarder in well doing, in mercie, loue, meekenesse, zeale, stronger then we, to endure affliction,
Indeed if we see Others Readier then we, in duty doing, willinger to bear reproof, forwarder in well doing, in mercy, love, meekness, zeal, Stronger then we, to endure affliction,
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or any burden which is vnwelcome to flesh: then doe wee as they doe: yet looke we not so much at them, as at Gods will in their obedience.
or any burden which is unwelcome to Flesh: then do we as they do: yet look we not so much At them, as At God's will in their Obedience.
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But in euill follow not the multitude: for the most are alwaies worst: and the best differ and varie among themselues:
But in evil follow not the multitude: for the most Are always worst: and the best differ and vary among themselves:
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so that except men will goe by a leaden rule, the word of God must bee the eternall and vnchangeable canon of dutie.
so that except men will go by a leaden Rule, the word of God must be the Eternal and unchangeable canon of duty.
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Which canon when it shall iudge the actions of men either approouing or condemning them, it shall bee but follie for them to run into the croud (as we say) and shroud themselues vnder the couer of others:
Which canon when it shall judge the actions of men either approving or condemning them, it shall be but folly for them to run into the crowd (as we say) and shroud themselves under the cover of Others:
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whose company shall aggrauate rather then extenuate their punishment. But of following examples, I haue said before.
whose company shall aggravate rather then extenuate their punishment. But of following Examples, I have said before.
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The second part of the Chapter. Vers. 9. And the same night the Lord said to him, Arise, get thee downe vnto the hoast:
The second part of the Chapter. Vers. 9. And the same night the Lord said to him, Arise, get thee down unto the host:
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for I haue deliuered it into thy hand. for I have Delivered it into thy hand.
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10. But if thou feare to goe downe, then goe thou and Phurah thy seruant down to the hoast.
10. But if thou Fear to go down, then go thou and Phurah thy servant down to the host.
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11. And thou shalt hearken what they say, and so shall thy hands be strong to goe downe vnto the hoast.
11. And thou shalt harken what they say, and so shall thy hands be strong to go down unto the host.
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Then went he downe, and Phurach his seruant vnto the outside of the souldiers that were in the hoast. Then went he down, and Phurach his servant unto the outside of the Soldiers that were in the host.
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12. And the Midianites and the Amalekites, and all they of the East lay in the valley like grashoppers in multitude,
12. And the midianites and the Amalekites, and all they of the East lay in the valley like grasshoppers in multitude,
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and their Camels were without number, as the sand which is by the sea side for multitude. and their Camels were without number, as the sand which is by the sea side for multitude.
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13. And when Gedeon was come, behold a man told a dreame vnto his neighbour, and said:
13. And when Gideon was come, behold a man told a dream unto his neighbour, and said:
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Behold I dreamed a dreame, and loe, a cake of barly bread tumbled from aboue into the hoast of Midian,
Behold I dreamed a dream, and lo, a cake of Barley bred tumbled from above into the host of Midian,
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and came vnto a tent, and smote it that it fell, and ouerturned it, that the tent fell downe. and Come unto a tent, and smote it that it fell, and overturned it, that the tent fell down.
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14. And his fellow answered, and said, this is nothing else saue the sword of Gedeon the sonne of Ioash a man of Israel:
14. And his fellow answered, and said, this is nothing Else save the sword of Gideon the son of Joash a man of Israel:
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for into his hand hath God deliuered Midian and all the hoast. 15. When Gedeon heard the dreame told, and the interpretation of the same, hee worshipped,
for into his hand hath God Delivered Midian and all the host. 15. When Gideon herd the dream told, and the Interpretation of the same, he worshipped,
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It is said also here, that he and Phurah his seruant went to the side of the camp:
It is said also Here, that he and Phurah his servant went to the side of the camp:
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and returned vnto the hoast of Israel, and said, Vp: for the Lord hath deliuered into your hand the hoast of Midian. and returned unto the host of Israel, and said, Up: for the Lord hath Delivered into your hand the host of Midian.
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NOw when the Lord had taken away the strength and power of Gedeon from him, I meane, his whole armie well nigh, hee knew full well that this would worke mightily vpon his weaknesse, to dismay him:
NOw when the Lord had taken away the strength and power of Gideon from him, I mean, his Whole army well High, he knew full well that this would work mightily upon his weakness, to dismay him:
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and therefore in this second part of the Chapter it is shewed, how God after this, incouraged him,
and Therefore in this second part of the Chapter it is showed, how God After this, encouraged him,
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and prouided to remedie that his weaknesse. And that was in a strange manner done, euen by his enemies.
and provided to remedy that his weakness. And that was in a strange manner done, even by his enemies.
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For God bidding him goe downe to the Midianites tents, did there, by a dreame of one of them,
For God bidding him go down to the midianites tents, did there, by a dream of one of them,
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and the interpreting of it by another, shew Gedeon, that hee should haue the victorie ouer them.
and the interpreting of it by Another, show Gideon, that he should have the victory over them.
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Which when hee heard, hee was anew confirmed in his faith concerning the victorie, notwithstanding the small number of men which he had with him.
Which when he herd, he was anew confirmed in his faith Concerning the victory, notwithstanding the small number of men which he had with him.
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And first here let vs see how God bringeth Gedeon neerer and neerer to the brunt and triall:
And First Here let us see how God brings Gideon nearer and nearer to the brunt and trial:
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for now he will haue him goe to the very campe of his enemies, which to doe, was to come neerer to danger,
for now he will have him go to the very camp of his enemies, which to do, was to come nearer to danger,
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then all that had gone before.
then all that had gone before.
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But so did the Lord also adde new comfort vnto him, as his triall was greater. For hee saith:
But so did the Lord also add new Comfort unto him, as his trial was greater. For he Says:
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I will deliuer them into thy hands, though the danger and feare that might be like to arise to thee thereby, may seeme greater now, then it was before.
I will deliver them into thy hands, though the danger and Fear that might be like to arise to thee thereby, may seem greater now, then it was before.
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And it may appeare by the next verse, that Gedeons feare was greater, and increased:
And it may appear by the next verse, that Gedeons Fear was greater, and increased:
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for the Lord saith, If thou feare to goe downe, &c. And this sheweth vs, that ordinarily the neerer a triall in any sore affliction that we feele, doth come toward the issue, the more it worketh vpon vs. The reason is,
for the Lord Says, If thou Fear to go down, etc. And this shows us, that ordinarily the nearer a trial in any soar affliction that we feel, does come towards the issue, the more it works upon us The reason is,
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because while affliction is a far off, the sense is not prouoked by the imagination of it so much,
Because while affliction is a Far off, the sense is not provoked by the imagination of it so much,
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as whē it draweth neere, and threatens vs. But then commonly the minde multiplieth the greatnesse of it, by feare.
as when it draws near, and threatens us But then commonly the mind multiplieth the greatness of it, by Fear.
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As the Disciples were not greatly troubled for their Masters departure, till they saw there was no remedie,
As the Disciples were not greatly troubled for their Masters departure, till they saw there was no remedy,
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but they must needes forgoe him.
but they must needs forgo him.
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Which teacheth, that when any such feare hangeth ouer vs, we should not onely from the first hearing of it, frame and settle our hearts against sudden distemper,
Which Teaches, that when any such Fear hangs over us, we should not only from the First hearing of it, frame and settle our hearts against sudden distemper,
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and aggrauating of it by our foolish conceits, to bee patient and willingly subiect to the hand of God therein,
and aggravating of it by our foolish conceits, to be patient and willingly Subject to the hand of God therein,
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and to weigh our owne weaknes, that as wee may wisely beware of fainting, so wee may pray to God for strength:
and to weigh our own weakness, that as we may wisely beware of fainting, so we may pray to God for strength:
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but also daily, and oft continue such exercise, and the neerer the issue, the more feruently, (like to our Sauiour in his agonie and feare,
but also daily, and oft continue such exercise, and the nearer the issue, the more fervently, (like to our Saviour in his agony and Fear,
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before the comming of Iudas and the rest to take him) as feare indeed will then be readie most of all to assault vs.
before the coming of Iudas and the rest to take him) as Fear indeed will then be ready most of all to assault us
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And if we faint then, we may know our strength was neuer great.
And if we faint then, we may know our strength was never great.
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For as patience should haue her perfect worke to helpe vs beare affliction vnto the end,
For as patience should have her perfect work to help us bear affliction unto the end,
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when it is come vpon vs:
when it is come upon us:
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so wee ought to giue patience the perfect worke before it come, in keeping downe painful feare of it, till it come.
so we ought to give patience the perfect work before it come, in keeping down painful Fear of it, till it come.
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And by all that hath been said of this matter here, and in the former processe of the historie, we may see, that wee must oft and much be strengthened both against the feare that riseth before the trouble come,
And by all that hath been said of this matter Here, and in the former process of the history, we may see, that we must oft and much be strengthened both against the Fear that Riseth before the trouble come,
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and the smart that it causeth when it is come, till the danger be past and ouer.
and the smart that it Causes when it is come, till the danger be past and over.
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And it is a good signe that affliction when it commeth, shall not much disguise and astonish vs,
And it is a good Signen that affliction when it comes, shall not much disguise and astonish us,
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when we weaken the terror of it after that manner, and by often meditating of the certaintie of our deliuerance there from,
when we weaken the terror of it After that manner, and by often meditating of the certainty of our deliverance there from,
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and preparing for our affliction accordingly, before it come:
and preparing for our affliction accordingly, before it come:
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otherwise it will come vpon vs as an armed man, against whom there is no resistance.
otherwise it will come upon us as an armed man, against whom there is no resistance.
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And seeing God fortified Gedeon with a new promise of his helpe, euen when he should goe downe to the armie of his enemies,
And seeing God fortified Gideon with a new promise of his help, even when he should go down to the army of his enemies,
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as hee came neerer the perill:
as he Come nearer the peril:
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so we may learne, that as trouble shall arise to Gods people, euen so shall their comforts also increase.
so we may Learn, that as trouble shall arise to God's people, even so shall their comforts also increase.
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According to that of the Apostle, God is faithfull, who will not suffer you to be tempted aboue that ye be able,
According to that of the Apostle, God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that you be able,
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but as your troubles encrease, so shall your consolations, and hee will giue the issue with the temptation, that ye may be able to beare it.but as your Troubles increase, so shall your consolations, and he will give the issue with the temptation, that you may be able to bear it.
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And though it be one and the same word and promise, yet it hath force at one time as well as at another, to strengthen vs,
And though it be one and the same word and promise, yet it hath force At one time as well as At Another, to strengthen us,
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if wee haue faith to lay hold on it.
if we have faith to lay hold on it.
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Such is the Lords dealing with vs, to minse our meate for vs, when our diet likes vs not:
Such is the lords dealing with us, to minse our meat for us, when our diet likes us not:
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this cost he is willing to be at: So that we neede not complaine in such manner: Oh this trouble is intollerable;
this cost he is willing to be At: So that we need not complain in such manner: O this trouble is intolerable;
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it will draw foorth the heart blood, I shall sinke vnder it, &c. For it is not required of vs to stand by our owne strength,
it will draw forth the heart blood, I shall sink under it, etc. For it is not required of us to stand by our own strength,
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but to deriue it from Christ our head, in whom all the promises of God are ratified.
but to derive it from christ our head, in whom all the promises of God Are ratified.
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And this in the losse of friends, goods, or life, or in the likelihood thereof,
And this in the loss of Friends, goods, or life, or in the likelihood thereof,
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or in any other affliction, is euer a fit remedie to stay vs vp and comfort vs. So that I cannot tell what we would looke for at Gods hands more,
or in any other affliction, is ever a fit remedy to stay us up and Comfort us So that I cannot tell what we would look for At God's hands more,
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vnlesse wee would desire Angels from heauen to certifie vs of his minde, which he alloweth vs not in this age to looke for.
unless we would desire Angels from heaven to certify us of his mind, which he alloweth us not in this age to look for.
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But because this hath been oft entreated of before, I spare needlesse repetitions.
But Because this hath been oft entreated of before, I spare needless repetitions.
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THE FORTIE SEVENTH SERMON ON THE SEVENTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE FORTIE SEVENTH SERMON ON THE SEVENTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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THere is yet (as the text sheweth vs) another triall of Gedeons faith before the victorie:
THere is yet (as the text shows us) Another trial of Gedeons faith before the victory:
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namely to send him to the Midianites only with his boy.
namely to send him to the midianites only with his boy.
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Oh how many had there been before? But God will haue vs to know, that the triall of our faith, is much more precious,
O how many had there been before? But God will have us to know, that the trial of our faith, is much more precious,
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then the gold that perisheth, and therefore sendeth vs many trials, as he did to him, that although there seeme to be no great matter in them,
then the gold that Perishes, and Therefore sends us many trials, as he did to him, that although there seem to be no great matter in them,
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yet indeede to him that weigheth it aright, it is found to be farre otherwise.
yet indeed to him that weigheth it aright, it is found to be Far otherwise.
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For both we see thereby, our weaknesse, which we should not otherwise thinke to be such as it is,
For both we see thereby, our weakness, which we should not otherwise think to be such as it is,
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and by little and little wee grow out of it, and gather experience, and hope against it, which in time are greatly to our comfort.
and by little and little we grow out of it, and gather experience, and hope against it, which in time Are greatly to our Comfort.
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And surely if Gedeon had so many trials in one duty doing, let not vs plead for exemption from many,
And surely if Gideon had so many trials in one duty doing, let not us plead for exemption from many,
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though we haue alreadie endured some, and although wee can say, others are free, or haue but few in comparison of vs. But to proceed to another point.
though we have already endured Some, and although we can say, Others Are free, or have but few in comparison of us But to proceed to Another point.
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It is happie for vs, that the Lord, who diets vs with this ordinarie, vndertakes as well to bring vs safely through our trials, ministring as much grace,
It is happy for us, that the Lord, who diets us with this ordinary, undertakes as well to bring us safely through our trials, ministering as much grace,
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as affliction, as hee did here to Gedeon: so that wee rather should say; Since thou giuest shoulders Lord, lay on what burthen thou pleasest, thy will bee done:
as affliction, as he did Here to Gideon: so that we rather should say; Since thou givest shoulders Lord, lay on what burden thou pleasest, thy will be done:
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Rather, I say, then to compare the irksomnes of the trouble, with the pleasure and ease of the contrary:
Rather, I say, then to compare the irksomnes of the trouble, with the pleasure and ease of the contrary:
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which will make vs wearie of trials, and like the Israelites in the wildernesse, to long and linger after daintines and Quailes.
which will make us weary of trials, and like the Israelites in the Wilderness, to long and linger After daintiness and Quails.
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We see the couetous man is neuer satisfied with gold: but triall serues to bring in a commoditie of greater price, as I said before.
We see the covetous man is never satisfied with gold: but trial serves to bring in a commodity of greater price, as I said before.
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Gold can serue but to feede and apparell vs, except wee abuse it to the pride of life, to make vs thinke our selues in a fooles paradise by enioying it:
Gold can serve but to feed and apparel us, except we abuse it to the pride of life, to make us think our selves in a Fools paradise by enjoying it:
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but this serueth to encrease our spirituall treasure, (if we be wise to vse it in kind) both to purge the drosse away which cleaueth to our faith, meeknes, and patience:
but this serveth to increase our spiritual treasure, (if we be wise to use it in kind) both to purge the dross away which cleaveth to our faith, meekness, and patience:
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and to adde to the measure of it also, so that whatsoeuer good thing we enioy, we should neither haue it in the kinde,
and to add to the measure of it also, so that whatsoever good thing we enjoy, we should neither have it in the kind,
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nor in abundance and store, but through much triall.
nor in abundance and store, but through much trial.
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Therefore rather let vs learne to count it great ioy, (as S. Iames saith) when many trials fall vpon vs:
Therefore rather let us Learn to count it great joy, (as S. James Says) when many trials fallen upon us:
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then snuffe against God, as if we cared not how little grace we had, so we might haue ease therewith:
then snuff against God, as if we cared not how little grace we had, so we might have ease therewith:
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as the sluggard in Ecclesiastes, who saith; A morsell with idlenesse is better then plentie with labour.
as the sluggard in Ecclesiastes, who Says; A morsel with idleness is better then plenty with labour.
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I confesse indeed, this is an high degree to ioy in affliction, which is so grieuous in it selfe, and not ioyous:
I confess indeed, this is an high degree to joy in affliction, which is so grievous in it self, and not joyous:
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a greater matter then to ioy, (I say not in health, riches and prosperitie, which euery foole can doe) but euen in hearing the word,
a greater matter then to joy, (I say not in health, riches and Prosperity, which every fool can do) but even in hearing the word,
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or obeying it in many particular duties thereof.
or obeying it in many particular duties thereof.
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Howbeit we want not examples of such as haue found ioy in their trials, I say in them (for he that lookes for ioy after them, must also finde some in them) I meane by hope:
Howbeit we want not Examples of such as have found joy in their trials, I say in them (for he that looks for joy After them, must also find Some in them) I mean by hope:
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as Paul by name, who professeth no lesse of himselfe: and Dauid with many others. Yea and wee also must learne to say;
as Paul by name, who Professes no less of himself: and David with many Others. Yea and we also must Learn to say;
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Lord thou teachest me an hard lesson to account affliction matter of great ioy:
Lord thou Teachest me an hard Lesson to account affliction matter of great joy:
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but seeing thou saist there is sweetnes to be gotten out of this bitternes, (as hony out of the carrion of a lion) therfore I will striue to beleeue it:
but seeing thou Sayest there is sweetness to be got out of this bitterness, (as honey out of the carrion of a Lion) Therefore I will strive to believe it:
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and that I am as precious in thine eyes, and as deare to thee, euen in affliction, as in peace & freedom,
and that I am as precious in thine eyes, and as deer to thee, even in affliction, as in peace & freedom,
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and that I shall gaine more by it, then by all my iollitie and ease, in which I should haue lien stinking,
and that I shall gain more by it, then by all my jollity and ease, in which I should have lain stinking,
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if by trials thou hadst not kept my faith occupied & liuely.
if by trials thou Hadst not kept my faith occupied & lively.
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For though faith wāts not matter enough to work vpon, euen when we are at the best,
For though faith Wants not matter enough to work upon, even when we Are At the best,
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and freest from trials, yet such is our sottishnes, that promises seeme not sweete or sauourie to vs,
and Freest from trials, yet such is our sottishness, that promises seem not sweet or savoury to us,
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except we be driuen to seek after them by trials & troubles, but then oh how welcom?
except we be driven to seek After them by trials & Troubles, but then o how welcome?
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Th• sending him to the campe of the Midianites so nakedly and vnfurnished, what could it promise in likelihood and outward shew,
Th• sending him to the camp of the midianites so nakedly and unfurnished, what could it promise in likelihood and outward show,
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but deadly danger? But heare the rest of Gods words to him;
but deadly danger? But hear the rest of God's words to him;
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Thou shalt (saith hee) heare what they say, and thou shalt be confirmed thereby,
Thou shalt (Says he) hear what they say, and thou shalt be confirmed thereby,
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and after thou shalt goe into the hoast of the Midianites and feare and dismay them, till they be vanquished.
and After thou shalt go into the host of the midianites and Fear and dismay them, till they be vanquished.
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By this wee see, that wee haue great cause to beware, that we take not some part of Gods word,
By this we see, that we have great cause to beware, that we take not Some part of God's word,
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and leaue the other, lest wee depriue our selues vtterly of the whole, and all benefit thereof:
and leave the other, lest we deprive our selves utterly of the Whole, and all benefit thereof:
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as Gedeon (we see) had done, if he had taken one part of Gods speech to him, and left the other.
as Gideon (we see) had done, if he had taken one part of God's speech to him, and left the other.
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And this thing is too commonly offended in, not only by subtill Sophisters, whose sinne is the greater,
And this thing is too commonly offended in, not only by subtle Sophisters, whose sin is the greater,
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because they sinne of knowledge, but also by weake Christians:
Because they sin of knowledge, but also by weak Christians:
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who through feare and want of experience, doe draw against themselues the threats and commandements to wound them,
who through Fear and want of experience, do draw against themselves the Treats and Commandments to wound them,
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but the promises of God (which by his owne appointment are set downe to their comfort properly) those (they say) belong not to them.
but the promises of God (which by his own appointment Are Set down to their Comfort properly) those (they say) belong not to them.
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So what a corrasiue were it to a Christian, if hearing this, that, All who will liue holily in Christ Iesus, must suffer affliction, &c. he should goe away (as hee in the Gospell) heauie and sad, saying:
So what a corrasive were it to a Christian, if hearing this, that, All who will live holily in christ Iesus, must suffer affliction, etc. he should go away (as he in the Gospel) heavy and sad, saying:
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This is an hard saying, who then shall be saued? But God be thanked if the promises be added to the charge, the heart will be well eased,
This is an hard saying, who then shall be saved? But God be thanked if the promises be added to the charge, the heart will be well eased,
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and the burthen in great partalaied.
and the burden in great partalaied.
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And doubtlesse the diuell himselfe would wish a Christian no greater mischiefe, then he causeth to himselfe by this separating of those things which God hath ioyned together.
And doubtless the Devil himself would wish a Christian no greater mischief, then he Causes to himself by this separating of those things which God hath joined together.
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But of this point reade more in the former chapter in Gedeons reply to the Angell.
But of this point read more in the former chapter in Gedeons reply to the Angel.
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And there is as great cause that we take heed of separating the word of iudgement and punishment from the word of precept and commandement, as the promise:
And there is as great cause that we take heed of separating the word of judgement and punishment from the word of precept and Commandment, as the promise:
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for as this causeth men to stumble where they need not, and plungeth them into feare and deadly despaire,
for as this Causes men to Stumble where they need not, and plungeth them into Fear and deadly despair,
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so the other strengthens them as much in their boldnesse to offend.
so the other strengthens them as much in their boldness to offend.
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wherein his faith doth liuely shew it selfe, and that he minded and beleeued what God said, rather then that hee feared the danger that he went in. wherein his faith does lively show it self, and that he minded and believed what God said, rather then that he feared the danger that he went in.
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As wee see Eue, by disioyning the punishment threatned vpon her eating the fruite, was the more prouoked to attempt the sinne. Genes. 3. More particularly we may here see, that God doth so order things according to his owne good pleasure and purpose, that hee maketh his to finde matter of ioy, where (in sense and reason) sorrow onely and terror can bee found.
As we see Eve, by disjoining the punishment threatened upon her eating the fruit, was the more provoked to attempt the sin. Genesis. 3. More particularly we may Here see, that God does so order things according to his own good pleasure and purpose, that he makes his to find matter of joy, where (in sense and reason) sorrow only and terror can be found.
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He fetcheth light out of darknesse, sweetnes out of bitternes, and out of trouble peace.
He Fetches Light out of darkness, sweetness out of bitterness, and out of trouble peace.
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For what might Gedeon looke for by going to the campe of his enemies so nakedly,
For what might Gideon look for by going to the camp of his enemies so nakedly,
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but discomfort and hazard of his life at least, if he had not been slaine also,
but discomfort and hazard of his life At least, if he had not been slain also,
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and cut in a thousand pieces? Yet God intended (and so brought to passe) that he and all the people should liue and be comforted, by hearing there that which did cause it.
and Cut in a thousand Pieces? Yet God intended (and so brought to pass) that he and all the people should live and be comforted, by hearing there that which did cause it.
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For example, what might Abraham haue looked for when the Lord bad him goe from his friends and countrey to a place that he knew not,
For Exampl, what might Abraham have looked for when the Lord bade him go from his Friends and country to a place that he knew not,
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neither had any thing in it, but was a meere stranger therein? was not that speech of the Lord full of discomfort at the hearing of it? And yet we know, that he obeying him, was not onely furnished there, to be able to maintaine a mightie familie,
neither had any thing in it, but was a mere stranger therein? was not that speech of the Lord full of discomfort At the hearing of it? And yet we know, that he obeying him, was not only furnished there, to be able to maintain a mighty family,
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euen three hundred and eighteene persons, but also his seede grew and was multiplied as the dust of the earth,
even three hundred and eighteene Persons, but also his seed grew and was multiplied as the dust of the earth,
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and he was made the father of all beleeuers that should come after, and of whom,
and he was made the father of all believers that should come After, and of whom,
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after the flesh, Christ should come.
After the Flesh, christ should come.
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The like may be said of Moses sending away from the house of Pharaohs daughter, where he had been brought vp so daintily, to goe suffer affliction with the people of God in the wildernesse.
The like may be said of Moses sending away from the house of Pharaohs daughter, where he had been brought up so daintily, to go suffer affliction with the people of God in the Wilderness.
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And yet what a rare instrument did he make him, to worke the greatest deliuerance for his people that euer was heard off to be wrought by a meere man? Euen so, learne and know we, that the Lord doth oft turne the greatest troubles of his, to their greatest benefit and good,
And yet what a rare Instrument did he make him, to work the greatest deliverance for his people that ever was herd off to be wrought by a mere man? Eve so, Learn and know we, that the Lord does oft turn the greatest Troubles of his, to their greatest benefit and good,
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if they waite patiently vpon him, yea he giueth them farre aboue that which they looke for, insomuch as if it were possible for them to be brought euen to hell, this were but to raise them vp vnto heauen,
if they wait patiently upon him, yea he gives them Far above that which they look for, insomuch as if it were possible for them to be brought even to hell, this were but to raise them up unto heaven,
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as they who haue any experience can tell: and Iona out of the fishes bellie testified in the middest of extremities and anguish;
as they who have any experience can tell: and Iona out of the Fish belly testified in the midst of extremities and anguish;
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who out of his greatest feares and sorrowes was exalted to greatest hope and reioycing, as his heauenly and admirable zeale in promising to praise God doth aboundantly shew.
who out of his greatest fears and sorrows was exalted to greatest hope and rejoicing, as his heavenly and admirable zeal in promising to praise God does abundantly show.
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And this, indeed, is that which I haue so much beat vpon in this story, and in a word, which we should all doe:
And this, indeed, is that which I have so much beatrice upon in this story, and in a word, which we should all doe:
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that is, trust God whom we see not, and not eie, and looke too narrowly to the lets that are in our way, to feare and draw vs to vnbeliefe:
that is, trust God whom we see not, and not eye, and look too narrowly to the lets that Are in our Way, to Fear and draw us to unbelief:
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as we read how Iehosophat did, not onely himselfe belieeue, as he was willed to doe,
as we read how Iehosophat did, not only himself belieeue, as he was willed to do,
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but with great courage exhorted also his people to doe the same in the sore danger they were in by the Moabites and Ammonites, and was thereby deliuered:
but with great courage exhorted also his people to do the same in the soar danger they were in by the Moabites and Ammonites, and was thereby Delivered:
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and so did our Sauiour to his disciples when they were greatly grieued for his departure, saying:
and so did our Saviour to his Disciples when they were greatly grieved for his departure, saying:
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let not your harts be troubled; ye beleeue in God, beleeue also in me.
let not your hearts be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in me.
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Now in that it is said that the Midianites, and their helpers lay as grassehoppers on the face of the earth, the meaning is, they were farre and wide spread,
Now in that it is said that the midianites, and their helpers lay as grasshoppers on the face of the earth, the meaning is, they were Far and wide spread,
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for so the word signifieth, Genes. 25. meaning that they occupied a great space of ground,
for so the word signifies, Genesis. 25. meaning that they occupied a great Molle of ground,
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and that they were a mightie number.
and that they were a mighty number.
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In which sense it is said in Ioshua, that Iabin got an armie, as the sand of the sea.
In which sense it is said in Ioshua, that Iabin god an army, as the sand of the sea.
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And how could this but astonish Gedeon yet againe, when he beheld the multitude of them,
And how could this but astonish Gideon yet again, when he beheld the multitude of them,
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but that his faith vpheld him still as before? Where we are againe, much like as in the former point, to learne, that such troubles and trials must we suffer and looke for, from which, we can in sense and reason looke for nothing but discomfort and vtter vndoing:
but that his faith upheld him still as before? Where we Are again, much like as in the former point, to Learn, that such Troubles and trials must we suffer and look for, from which, we can in sense and reason look for nothing but discomfort and utter undoing:
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and out of the which in the iudgemen of man, we see no way or helpe to get out and be deliuered.
and out of the which in the judgement of man, we see no Way or help to get out and be Delivered.
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And who of Gods deare children haue not so felt and found it, in one trouble or triall and other,
And who of God's deer children have not so felt and found it, in one trouble or trial and other,
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and at one time or other? When God had promised the land of Canaan to his people,
and At one time or other? When God had promised the land of Canaan to his people,
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yet before they possessed it, when they sent thither to search the land, & to see what it was,
yet before they possessed it, when they sent thither to search the land, & to see what it was,
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and whether the people therein were strong or weake, many or few, they receiued such discouragement by the answere that was brought backe to them, that they had neither helpe nor hope, euer to enioy it.
and whither the people therein were strong or weak, many or few, they received such discouragement by the answer that was brought back to them, that they had neither help nor hope, ever to enjoy it.
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Againe, what was Dauid to Goliah? or Sampson to so many Philistines? Or what was our English Island to the Spanish forces,
Again, what was David to Goliath? or Sampson to so many philistines? Or what was our English Island to the Spanish forces,
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and to so many nations as haue risen against it in times past, the Pope himselfe being the chiefe setter on? and yet God fought for vs against our enemies.
and to so many Nations as have risen against it in times past, the Pope himself being the chief setter on? and yet God fought for us against our enemies.
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And to shew it in another instance, Oh how many thrice happy people, haue yet oft feared and almost said, there is no hope nor helpe for them in God? but resolued with themselues for the time, in their feare and weakenesse, that they could not escape condemnation and vtter abiection from God? yea and they would haue yeelded themselues willingly to the paine of the damned some hundreds of yeeres (such was their desperate estate) so as they might haue been recouered, and saued afterward:
And to show it in Another instance, O how many thrice happy people, have yet oft feared and almost said, there is no hope nor help for them in God? but resolved with themselves for the time, in their Fear and weakness, that they could not escape condemnation and utter abjection from God? yea and they would have yielded themselves willingly to the pain of the damned Some hundreds of Years (such was their desperate estate) so as they might have been recovered, and saved afterwards:
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as I my selfe haue heard some of them say little lesse in their despaire, who yet (God haue the glory) haue well outgrowne the same,
as I my self have herd Some of them say little less in their despair, who yet (God have the glory) have well outgrown the same,
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and haue been restored to comfort.
and have been restored to Comfort.
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Other of Gods deare children after such plunges and deliuerances out of them, haue after met with other trials, which haue been to their sight as the sea, bottomlesse:
Other of God's deer children After such plunges and Deliverances out of them, have After met with other trials, which have been to their sighed as the sea, bottomless:
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and haue constrained them for the time, to breake out, and say, that all good daies were gone from them, who yet haue liued to see better then they had euer seene before.
and have constrained them for the time, to break out, and say, that all good days were gone from them, who yet have lived to see better then they had ever seen before.
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What should I speake of particulars, which were infinite? And all such God hath seene good to exercise vs withal, to appall and pull downe the pride of our hearts, (who do so soone forget our selues) but not to dismay vs, seeing,
What should I speak of particulars, which were infinite? And all such God hath seen good to exercise us withal, to appall and pull down the pride of our hearts, (who do so soon forget our selves) but not to dismay us, seeing,
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if it be not long of our selues, we may still find redresse of all such feares from aboue.
if it be not long of our selves, we may still find redress of all such fears from above.
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Now followes the dreame, that one of the Midianites dreamed, and told his fellow, namely, that a barley loafe tumbled into the hoast,
Now follows the dream, that one of the midianites dreamed, and told his fellow, namely, that a Barley loaf tumbled into the host,
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and came into a tent, and smote it, that it fell:
and Come into a tent, and smote it, that it fell:
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and the answere of the other, as the interpretation of it, that it was the sword of Gedeon, and that God had giuen the Midianites into his hands.
and the answer of the other, as the Interpretation of it, that it was the sword of Gideon, and that God had given the midianites into his hands.
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This was that dreame and interpretation, which the Lord sent Gedeon thither to heare, (for such meanes it pleased him to vse to confirme him yet still:) where first we see, that God gaue diuine dreames to those which were enemies of godlinesse,
This was that dream and Interpretation, which the Lord sent Gideon thither to hear, (for such means it pleased him to use to confirm him yet still:) where First we see, that God gave divine dreams to those which were enemies of godliness,
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and to a nation which afflicted his people:
and to a Nation which afflicted his people:
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as he did to Pharaoh, of seuen leane, and seuen fat kine, that were wel liking,
as he did to Pharaoh, of seuen lean, and seuen fat kine, that were well liking,
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and so he did to his Butler and Baker:
and so he did to his Butler and Baker:
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and after that to Nebuchadnezzar, who had led away Iuda captiue, aswell as to Ioseph, Iacob, and other holie men.
and After that to Nebuchadnezzar, who had led away Iuda captive, aswell as to Ioseph, Iacob, and other holy men.
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But this was here more strange, that neither Ioseph nor Daniel, no Prophet of God, I meane, interpreted the dreame, but a common souldier.
But this was Here more strange, that neither Ioseph nor daniel, no Prophet of God, I mean, interpreted the dream, but a Common soldier.
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Hee gaue then we see, a true dreame, and the interpretation thereof vnto the wicked.
He gave then we see, a true dream, and the Interpretation thereof unto the wicked.
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But as the Lord gaue Saul a new heart, viz. of courage and gouernment, and to Iehu of zeale,
But as the Lord gave Saul a new heart, viz. of courage and government, and to Iehu of zeal,
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for certaine ends and actions concerning his own glory, and the good of others onely, and those ends being accomplished, the gifts ceased, because they were but common gifts:
for certain ends and actions Concerning his own glory, and the good of Others only, and those ends being accomplished, the Gifts ceased, Because they were but Common Gifts:
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euen so these two souldiers were made Gods instruments to confirme Gedeons faith, and consequently fitted for the purpose:
even so these two Soldiers were made God's Instruments to confirm Gedeons faith, and consequently fitted for the purpose:
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which being performed, they ceased to dreame diuine dreames, or to interpret them diuinely.
which being performed, they ceased to dream divine dreams, or to interpret them divinely.
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By this we see, that he bestoweth excellent gifts and graces vpon the bad, aswell as vpon the good, which gifts either are meerely naturall and ordinarie, or supernaturall and extraordinarie.
By this we see, that he bestoweth excellent Gifts and graces upon the bad, aswell as upon the good, which Gifts either Are merely natural and ordinary, or supernatural and extraordinary.
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Naturall and ordinarie, as industriousnesse, wit, policie, strength, for the attaining of learning, skill, wealth, credit,
Natural and ordinary, as industriousness, wit, policy, strength, for the attaining of learning, skill, wealth, credit,
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and the wel gouerning and defending of families, subiects and commonwealths.
and the well governing and defending of families, Subjects and commonwealths.
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Supernaturall, as enlightning and knowledge by the word, and specially of the law terrifying, and the Gospell generally working a confused ioy and vanishing faith in them.
Supernatural, as enlightening and knowledge by the word, and specially of the law terrifying, and the Gospel generally working a confused joy and vanishing faith in them.
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Extraordinarie, as the gift of miracles, tongues, and the like in the infancie of the Church were.
Extraordinary, as the gift of Miracles, tongues, and the like in the infancy of the Church were.
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These he giueth to many more then hee giueth faith vnto or regeneration, euen as the visible meanes leading thereto,
These he gives to many more then he gives faith unto or regeneration, even as the visible means leading thereto,
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as Baptisme and the Ministerie, are common to both. And why? because the subordinate ends for which these gifts serue, are more generall,
as Baptism and the Ministry, Are Common to both. And why? Because the subordinate ends for which these Gifts serve, Are more general,
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then those which the speciall gifts serue for.
then those which the special Gifts serve for.
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Therefore we see, that many are well fitted for naturall, ciuill, morall, and (ministerially) spirituall and diuine ends, who yet are no more fit for the maine end of all, I meane for godlinesse and saluation,
Therefore we see, that many Are well fitted for natural, civil, moral, and (ministerially) spiritual and divine ends, who yet Are no more fit for the main end of all, I mean for godliness and salvation,
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then if they wanted the other: because the speciall end is not so large and vniuersall, as the common end is.
then if they wanted the other: Because the special end is not so large and universal, as the Common end is.
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Yea doubtlesse, the wicked are oft times endowed with common gifts in a farre ampler and more glorious manner and measure, then the godlie:
Yea doubtless, the wicked Are oft times endowed with Common Gifts in a Far ampler and more glorious manner and measure, then the godly:
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the Lord heaping hot coales vpon their heads, and clearing himselfe from the blame of their condemnation:
the Lord heaping hight coals upon their Heads, and clearing himself from the blame of their condemnation:
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seeing that he who bestowed vpon them so liberally in the one kind, would not haue denied them the other which accompanie saluation,
seeing that he who bestowed upon them so liberally in the one kind, would not have denied them the other which accompany salvation,
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if they had humbled themselues to the seeking after them, and not rested in the outward priuiledges,
if they had humbled themselves to the seeking After them, and not rested in the outward privileges,
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as they who boasted of the Temple, the Temple, whereas in the meane while.
as they who boasted of the Temple, the Temple, whereas in the mean while.
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And as for that which hath been said before of the dreame, it is not said to the end we should attribute any thing vnto dreames,
And as for that which hath been said before of the dream, it is not said to the end we should attribute any thing unto dreams,
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There came from the North, East, and all quarters, and sat downe with Abraham in the kingdome of heauen, and themselues, who boasted of the Temple, There Come from the North, East, and all quarters, and sat down with Abraham in the Kingdom of heaven, and themselves, who boasted of the Temple,
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and were the children of the kingdome, Christ saith plainely, were cast out, and excluded.
and were the children of the Kingdom, christ Says plainly, were cast out, and excluded.
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But of all such gifts, we may say, that seeing they are not the peculiar gifts which are proper to Gods owne children,
But of all such Gifts, we may say, that seeing they Are not the peculiar Gifts which Are proper to God's own children,
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but those that are common to one and other:
but those that Are Common to one and other:
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it may be said to them, as Christ said to the disciples, when they reioyced so greatly that the diuels were subiect to them,
it may be said to them, as christ said to the Disciples, when they rejoiced so greatly that the Devils were Subject to them,
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and cast out of men by them:
and cast out of men by them:
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Reioyce not, that the diuels are subiect vnto you, but for that your names are written in heauen: Rejoice not, that the Devils Are Subject unto you, but for that your names Are written in heaven:
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so they who haue but knowledge of the Scripture, in the letter only, with memory and speech to carry away and vtter it, hearing the same ioyfully sometime,
so they who have but knowledge of the Scripture, in the Letter only, with memory and speech to carry away and utter it, hearing the same joyfully sometime,
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and are but restrained from some outward euils, let them not glory, and rest themselues therein, without sanctification and faith vnfained, that so their reioycing may be sound,
and Are but restrained from Some outward evils, let them not glory, and rest themselves therein, without sanctification and faith unfeigned, that so their rejoicing may be found,
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and not to be taken from them, else let them feare, lest it be answered them,
and not to be taken from them, Else let them Fear, lest it be answered them,
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as it was to them that pleaded their great workes of preaching and miracles: Depart from me, ye are workers of iniquitie, I know you not.
as it was to them that pleaded their great works of preaching and Miracles: Depart from me, you Are workers of iniquity, I know you not.
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And therefore it followeth, that the benefit of that dreame redounded to the people of God,
And Therefore it follows, that the benefit of that dream redounded to the people of God,
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and not to them that dreamed and interpreted the same. Euen as the excellent gifts of an vnsanctified person publike or priuate, may possibly doe.
and not to them that dreamed and interpreted the same. Eve as the excellent Gifts of an unsanctified person public or private, may possibly doe.
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Neither can any gifts of God that the vnrighteous haue, profit them to saluation. They haue no vse of their knowledge, they are not the better for their hearing,
Neither can any Gifts of God that the unrighteous have, profit them to salvation. They have no use of their knowledge, they Are not the better for their hearing,
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and prayers, they lose all their cost and tr••ell that they bestow in seruing God: howsoeuer like dumbe pillers they may direct others in the way, not stirring themselues.
and Prayers, they loose all their cost and tr••ell that they bestow in serving God: howsoever like dumb pillars they may Direct Others in the Way, not stirring themselves.
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For they delight not therin, but draw neere him with their bodies, and serue him with lip-lab••r but their hearts are farre from him;
For they delight not therein, but draw near him with their bodies, and serve him with lip-lab••r but their hearts Are Far from him;
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and therefore in vaine doe all 〈 ◊ 〉 worship him.
and Therefore in vain do all 〈 ◊ 〉 worship him.
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Which should make them looke about more seriously, till they can proue, that they doe more then say, Lord, Lord,
Which should make them look about more seriously, till they can prove, that they do more then say, Lord, Lord,
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but that they endeuour aboue all things to doe the will of the Lord.
but that they endeavour above all things to do the will of the Lord.
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How much more vaine is it then to trust in riches, which of all common gifts are commonest,
How much more vain is it then to trust in riches, which of all Common Gifts Are Commonest,
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and therefore furthest from commending the possessors of them to God.
and Therefore furthest from commending the Possessors' of them to God.
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Lastly, let vs marke, that God doth his people good by things which are of no reckoning nor account, (when yet the best things that the vngodly haue, cannot profit them) as the dreame and interpretation of it, which indeed was an excellent gift:
Lastly, let us mark, that God does his people good by things which Are of no reckoning nor account, (when yet the best things that the ungodly have, cannot profit them) as the dream and Interpretation of it, which indeed was an excellent gift:
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yet in mens account a meane thing, and for all that, as meane as it was, by that did God quicken Gedeon, and comfort him.
yet in men's account a mean thing, and for all that, as mean as it was, by that did God quicken Gideon, and Comfort him.
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Euen as wee see heere, God vseth the meanest things (as men iudge of them) and things that are nothing worth for the welfare of his seruants.
Eve as we see Here, God uses the Meanest things (as men judge of them) and things that Are nothing worth for the welfare of his Servants.
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So God did by the Manna, (an vnlike thing, and of meane account) nourish and preserue the liues of his people:
So God did by the Manna, (an unlike thing, and of mean account) nourish and preserve the lives of his people:
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so by foure leprous persons, that were shunned and loathed of al, he saued all the people;
so by foure leprous Persons, that were shunned and loathed of all, he saved all the people;
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and so he saued the Prophet aliue and fed him by Rauens: these were great matters by base and weake meanes.
and so he saved the Prophet alive and fed him by Ravens: these were great matters by base and weak means.
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And why this? because, as Iob saith, euen the stones of the field shall be in league with thee,
And why this? Because, as Job Says, even the stones of the field shall be in league with thee,
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and the beasts thereof at peace with thee. This doctrine seemeth after a sort contrary to the former:
and the beasts thereof At peace with thee. This Doctrine seems After a sort contrary to the former:
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to 〈 ◊ 〉 that the wicked may not take comfort in the gloriousest things concerning this present life,
to 〈 ◊ 〉 that the wicked may not take Comfort in the gloriousest things Concerning this present life,
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and yet the meanest things in this world through Gods goodnesse, shall serue for the benefit of the godly,
and yet the Meanest things in this world through God's Goodness, shall serve for the benefit of the godly,
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but both may stand well together.
but both may stand well together.
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And to say a word or two more of this, what is meaner in the account of the Heathen;
And to say a word or two more of this, what is meaner in the account of the Heathen;
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then water, bread, and wine, being of their owne nature, common creatures, and yet what great matters are wrought by them in Gods people?
then water, bred, and wine, being of their own nature, Common creatures, and yet what great matters Are wrought by them in God's people?
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So to behold and view the creatures and workes of God, which all may doe, what great matter is it thought to be? and yet what sweet meditation haue Gods seruants thereby to their comfort? Lo then,
So to behold and view the creatures and works of God, which all may do, what great matter is it Thought to be? and yet what sweet meditation have God's Servants thereby to their Comfort? Lo then,
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how they are blessed in all parts of their liues who feare God; and that they may find in all things;
how they Are blessed in all parts of their lives who Fear God; and that they may find in all things;
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if they sift and fearch them throughly, and marke what God promiseth accordingly.
if they sift and fearch them thoroughly, and mark what God promises accordingly.
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And when all this is so, yet in the meane while, there is no peace to the vngodly,
And when all this is so, yet in the mean while, there is no peace to the ungodly,
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neither is any creature at league with them, but may and shall (when God will) annoy them.
neither is any creature At league with them, but may and shall (when God will) annoy them.
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This was manifest in Iezabel, whose neere attending seruants & eunuehes cast her downe headlong on the stones out of the window.
This was manifest in Jezebel, whose near attending Servants & eunuehes cast her down headlong on the stones out of the window.
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This is the secret hand of God, but not perceiued.
This is the secret hand of God, but not perceived.
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now common with vs and naturall, although God had said of that dreame, that Gedeon should be comforted by it.
now Common with us and natural, although God had said of that dream, that Gideon should be comforted by it.
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NOw followeth the fruit of all this, namely, Gedeons thankes to God with reuerence, and how he was hereby much reuiued himselfe,
NOw follows the fruit of all this, namely, Gedeons thanks to God with Reverence, and how he was hereby much revived himself,
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and surred vp his souldiers to be so likewise.
and surred up his Soldiers to be so likewise.
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Heerein wee may (notwithstanding the imperfections that wee haue heard of him,) clearely see his faith, both in that hee went to the hoast when God willed him, beleeuing that hee should bee comforted thereby,
Herein we may (notwithstanding the imperfections that we have herd of him,) clearly see his faith, both in that he went to the host when God willed him, believing that he should be comforted thereby,
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and now the more when hee had surer hope thereof by the interpretation of the dreame,
and now the more when he had Surer hope thereof by the Interpretation of the dream,
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as God had told him before: for hee was now cheered, and beleeued further.
as God had told him before: for he was now cheered, and believed further.
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Thus it behoueth vs to grow to beleeue and reioyce in that which sometime wee could not:
Thus it behooves us to grow to believe and rejoice in that which sometime we could not:
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and that faith in one promise may bring and breed it in another, that so it may be confirmed in vs,
and that faith in one promise may bring and breed it in Another, that so it may be confirmed in us,
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as it was in him, that so wee being rooted in faith, wee may, as the Apostle willeth, grow and abound therein with thankesgiuing.
as it was in him, that so we being rooted in faith, we may, as the Apostle wills, grow and abound therein with thanksgiving.
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And besides, we may learne, that our thankes ought to be renued for benefits as they are daily bestowed vpon vs, (euen as wee made prayers for them before) as well as benefits past. And beside, we may Learn, that our thanks ought to be renewed for benefits as they Are daily bestowed upon us, (even as we made Prayers for them before) as well as benefits past.
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And this is not to bee neglected as a thing little worth, but to bee duly and speedily regarded:
And this is not to be neglected as a thing little worth, but to be duly and speedily regarded:
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euen as all other duties are to be done in their time and season, and not posted off and omitted for euery trifle:
even as all other duties Are to be done in their time and season, and not posted off and omitted for every trifle:
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for herein Gedeon hath giuen vs an example.
for herein Gideon hath given us an Exampl.
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As soone as he receiued the promise of victory made him of God by the interpretation of the dreame, hee returned beleeuing it,
As soon as he received the promise of victory made him of God by the Interpretation of the dream, he returned believing it,
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and gaue praise to God for it, and that by and by, and delayed not.
and gave praise to God for it, and that by and by, and delayed not.
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But herein we come farre short of him, and also in taking the opportunity to doe all other duties speedily and in season.
But herein we come Far short of him, and also in taking the opportunity to do all other duties speedily and in season.
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What time is fitter to record Gods mercies then in the morning, after we be perfectly awake, both in considering our preseruation in the night past from the dangers thereof,
What time is fitter to record God's Mercies then in the morning, After we be perfectly awake, both in considering our preservation in the night passed from the dangers thereof,
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and that his goodnesse is renued vpon vs still for the time to come, to guard and blesse vs as in former times:
and that his Goodness is renewed upon us still for the time to come, to guard and bless us as in former times:
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now therfore what time I say is fitter then it, to stirre vs vp both to thankes,
now Therefore what time I say is fitter then it, to stir us up both to thanks,
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and also to renue our suites to the Lord for continuance of his fauour? But who watcheth to take this opportunity hereunto,
and also to renew our suits to the Lord for Continuance of his favour? But who watches to take this opportunity hereunto,
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but letteth it passe rather through sloth, worldlinesse, frowardnesse, & c? And the same I may say of our carelesnesse in other things;
but lets it pass rather through sloth, worldliness, frowardness, & c? And the same I may say of our carelessness in other things;
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when we haue both leisure and opportunity to renue our couenants with the Lord, and to bee armed and resolute throughout the day, against euery euill and prouocation to sinne through the day, that so wee might walke at liberty and in peace:
when we have both leisure and opportunity to renew our Covenants with the Lord, and to be armed and resolute throughout the day, against every evil and provocation to sin through the day, that so we might walk At liberty and in peace:
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yet who regardeth it, but rather trifleth out the time any way, or else doth worse, rather then to set his heart the best way? But of this duty I haue elsewhere spoken more largely.
yet who Regardeth it, but rather trifleth out the time any Way, or Else does Worse, rather then to Set his heart the best Way? But of this duty I have elsewhere spoken more largely.
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So wee may note the property and force of faith, to wit, to cheere the heart,
So we may note the property and force of faith, to wit, to cheer the heart,
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and to quicken and strengthen it, so farre as in the measure of it, it layeth hold of that which it receiueth,
and to quicken and strengthen it, so Far as in the measure of it, it Layeth hold of that which it receiveth,
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and is promised, as I said before.
and is promised, as I said before.
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And lastly, how experience imboldeneth vs, and causeth vs to prouoke others to beleeue, and serue the Lord together with our selues,
And lastly, how experience emboldens us, and Causes us to provoke Others to believe, and serve the Lord together with our selves,
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and to make them strong, cheerefull, and comfortable also:
and to make them strong, cheerful, and comfortable also:
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and this is the end of our experience, and the vse that wee should make of it toward others,
and this is the end of our experience, and the use that we should make of it towards Others,
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and it pleaseth the Lord well, that wee should doe so, as wee see Gedeon did to his few souldiers.
and it Pleases the Lord well, that we should do so, as we see Gideon did to his few Soldiers.
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The third part of the Chapter. Vers. 16. And hee diuided the three hundred men into three bands,
The third part of the Chapter. Vers. 16. And he divided the three hundred men into three bans,
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and gaue euery man a trumpet in his hand with emptie pitchers, and lampes within the pitchers. and gave every man a trumpet in his hand with empty pitchers, and lamps within the pitchers.
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17. And he said vnto them, Looke on me, and doe likewise, when I come to the side of the hoast:
17. And he said unto them, Look on me, and do likewise, when I come to the side of the host:
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euen as I doe, so doe you. even as I do, so do you.
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18. When I blow with a trumpet and all that are with me, blow ye with trumpets also, on euery side of the hoast,
18. When I blow with a trumpet and all that Are with me, blow you with trumpets also, on every side of the host,
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and say, for the Lord, and for Gedeon. and say, for the Lord, and for Gideon.
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19. So Gedeon and the hundred men that were with him, came vnto the outside of the hoast in the beginning of the middle watch,
19. So Gideon and the hundred men that were with him, Come unto the outside of the host in the beginning of the middle watch,
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and they raised vp the watchmen, and they blew with their trumpets, and brake the pitchers that were in their hands. and they raised up the watchmen, and they blew with their trumpets, and brake the pitchers that were in their hands.
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20. And the three companies blew with the trumpets, and brake the pitchers, and held their lampes in their left hands,
20. And the three companies blew with the trumpets, and brake the pitchers, and held their lamps in their left hands,
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and their trumpets in their right hands to blow withall, and they cried, The sword of the Lord and of Gedeon. and their trumpets in their right hands to blow withal, and they cried, The sword of the Lord and of Gideon.
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21. And they stood euery man in his place round about the hoast: and all the hoast ranne, and cried, and fled.
21. And they stood every man in his place round about the host: and all the host ran, and cried, and fled.
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22. And the three hundred blew with trumpets, and the Lord set euery mans sword vpon his neighbour, and vpon all the hoast:
22. And the three hundred blue with trumpets, and the Lord Set every men sword upon his neighbour, and upon all the host:
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and out of all Manasseth pursued after the Midianites. NOw after these many trials followeth the issue, and that in manner here set downe. and out of all Manasseh pursued After the midianites. NOw After these many trials follows the issue, and that in manner Here Set down.
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For first Gedeon made hast, and by that meanes came vpon the Midianites, ere they were aware,
For First Gideon made haste, and by that means Come upon the midianites, ere they were aware,
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and deferred not the time, in the middle watch, which was a little after midnight:
and deferred not the time, in the middle watch, which was a little After midnight:
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for so it much behoued him to do, to come vpon them in the fearefull time of the night,
for so it much behooved him to do, to come upon them in the fearful time of the night,
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and in the deep darke, when Gedeon and his men could not be seene, how few they were.
and in the deep dark, when Gideon and his men could not be seen, how few they were.
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In which his so comming, hee willed his men whom hee diuided into three bands, to take emptie pitchers with lampes in them, and trumpets in their hands:
In which his so coming, he willed his men whom he divided into three bans, to take empty pitchers with lamps in them, and trumpets in their hands:
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that after the blowing of them, and flighting and frighting of the enemies with the strange and vnlooked for noise thereof, they might breake the pitchers also, by the hearing of the which, it might seeme to them that their speares were broken with fighting,
that After the blowing of them, and flighting and frighting of the enemies with the strange and unlooked for noise thereof, they might break the pitchers also, by the hearing of the which, it might seem to them that their spears were broken with fighting,
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and then the lampes suddenly appeared, astonishing the Midianites, and giuing light to themselues.
and then the lamps suddenly appeared, astonishing the midianites, and giving Light to themselves.
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Thus did he, and his souldiers did likewise, though that all this which they did, might haue been thought to bee to small purpose.
Thus did he, and his Soldiers did likewise, though that all this which they did, might have been Thought to be to small purpose.
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But the effect thereof, by the onely wise and wonderfull gouernment of the Lord, was this, that one of the Midianites slue another, broke their aray and fled away, crying, much like that which was done, chap. 3. And they that were scattered,
But the Effect thereof, by the only wise and wonderful government of the Lord, was this, that one of the midianites slew Another, broke their array and fled away, crying, much like that which was done, chap. 3. And they that were scattered,
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and not slaine, were pursued by the Israelites, and taken.
and not slain, were pursued by the Israelites, and taken.
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Now as there are in these verses three things in generall, to wit, the direction that Gedeon gaue his men; then their following it;
Now as there Are in these Verses three things in general, to wit, the direction that Gideon gave his men; then their following it;
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and lastly, the effect that ensued, so let vs consider them in particular.
and lastly, the Effect that ensued, so let us Consider them in particular.
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And first to begin with these three verses together, let vs note, that Gedeons speed that he made in taking the opportunity and fit season, to doe the things that we haue heard, teacheth all Christians to doe the same:
And First to begin with these three Verses together, let us note, that Gedeons speed that he made in taking the opportunity and fit season, to do the things that we have herd, Teaches all Christians to do the same:
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namely, that they take time in euery thing that they go about, while it is seasonable,
namely, that they take time in every thing that they go about, while it is seasonable,
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for afterwards it will be too late.
for afterwards it will be too late.
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In time reape and sow, and doe thy businesse, eate in time, sleepe and trauell while it is light, as our Sauiour directeth, saying:
In time reap and sow, and do thy business, eat in time, sleep and travel while it is Light, as our Saviour directeth, saying:
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Are there not twelue houres in the day? So in all duties of Christianity, in giuing to the poore, doe it in his need, in seeking the Lord, goe about it while he may be found, are there not twelue hours in the day? So in all duties of Christianity, in giving to the poor, do it in his need, in seeking the Lord, go about it while he may be found,
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so in auoiding and forsaking sinne, resist it in the beginning;
so in avoiding and forsaking sin, resist it in the beginning;
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and helping to punish wickednesse, and preuenting Gods wrath, doe all accordingly, in fit and due season.
and helping to Punish wickedness, and preventing God's wrath, do all accordingly, in fit and due season.
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There was a time, when the rich man might haue succoured Lazarus, and that was, while hee lay at his gates:
There was a time, when the rich man might have succored Lazarus, and that was, while he lay At his gates:
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but when Lazarus was dead, the time was gone.
but when Lazarus was dead, the time was gone.
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So there was a time wherein the fiue foolish Virgins might haue prouided oyle for their lampes: So there was a time wherein the fiue foolish Virgins might have provided oil for their lamps:
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that was, before the bridegroome came: but when he was come, and the doore was shun, the time was past.
that was, before the bridegroom Come: but when he was come, and the door was shun, the time was passed.
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So there is a time in which men may repent, that they may be saued: that is, while God sendeth his messengers to call them;
So there is a time in which men may Repent, that they may be saved: that is, while God sends his messengers to call them;
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but when they let the season passe in the daies of their youth: after, when the time of age, sicknesse, and death commeth:
but when they let the season pass in the days of their youth: After, when the time of age, sickness, and death comes:
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a thousand to one if the time be not gone, and that it be not then too late.
a thousand to one if the time be not gone, and that it be not then too late.
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For beside that there are many things in the way to hinder: this is none of the least, that late repentance is dangerous.
For beside that there Are many things in the Way to hinder: this is none of the least, that late Repentance is dangerous.
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Oh what hath been lost by passing by the fit time and season, the lamenting it deepely by our Sauiour in the people of Ierusalem doth shew, when hee said:
O what hath been lost by passing by the fit time and season, the lamenting it deeply by our Saviour in the people of Ierusalem does show, when he said:
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O if thou had est euen knowne at least in this thy day, those things which belong to thy peace, O if thou had est even known At least in this thy day, those things which belong to thy peace,
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but now are they hid from thine eyes. but now Are they hid from thine eyes.
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Therefore Saint Paul told the Corinthians, This is the acceptable time, (that is, while they might heare him) this is the day of saluation.
Therefore Saint Paul told the Corinthians, This is the acceptable time, (that is, while they might hear him) this is the day of salvation.
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Sutable here unto is that of the Apostle, Ephes. 5. Redeeme the season: by which exhortation he teacheth, that although no time should bee spent vnprofitably,
Suitable Here unto is that of the Apostle, Ephesians 5. redeem the season: by which exhortation he Teaches, that although no time should be spent unprofitably,
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yet seasons, (which are times hauing some speciall fitnesse in them aboue others, to doe or receiue good in) must more carefully be obserued;
yet seasons, (which Are times having Some special fitness in them above Others, to do or receive good in) must more carefully be observed;
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yea redeemed, that is, dedicated to holy vse, by forgoing somthing pleasing to the flesh, to purchase them.
yea redeemed, that is, dedicated to holy use, by foregoing something pleasing to the Flesh, to purchase them.
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For not onely workes vnlawfull and needlesse, but euen lawfull and in their time, necessary, must giue place to fit seasons:
For not only works unlawful and needless, but even lawful and in their time, necessary, must give place to fit seasons:
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because then God offereth occasion of some spirituall gaine, which at other times cannot bee obtained.
Because then God Offereth occasion of Some spiritual gain, which At other times cannot be obtained.
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As the Sabbath is a season for instruction and edification, one day of seuen:
As the Sabbath is a season for instruction and edification, one day of seuen:
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the other sixe haue not, but by occasion, the opportunity which that hath So when God sendeth publike or priuate iudgements vpon the land,
the other sixe have not, but by occasion, the opportunity which that hath So when God sends public or private Judgments upon the land,
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And yet by the propounding of the riddle, they were held greatly within compasse from lewd and wicked talke,
And yet by the propounding of the riddle, they were held greatly within compass from lewd and wicked talk,
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or any persons, that is a season of fasting, humiliation, renuing our couenant: and contrariwise speciall blessings and deliuerances are opportunities of thanksgiuing, and reioycing.
or any Persons, that is a season of fasting, humiliation, renewing our Covenant: and contrariwise special blessings and Deliverances Are opportunities of thanksgiving, and rejoicing.
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In which and all others S. Iames teacheth vs what to do: Is any man afflicted? let him pray:
In which and all Others S. James Teaches us what to do: Is any man afflicted? let him pray:
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so, is any merrie, let him sing: for these are occasions worth the taking, and not alway occurrent:
so, is any merry, let him sing: for these Are occasions worth the taking, and not always occurrent:
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therefore as God disposeth of vs, so let vs apply our selues, and improue the season to the best vse,
Therefore as God Disposeth of us, so let us apply our selves, and improve the season to the best use,
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and suffer not our selues to vanish away, and abuse it, through our follie and vnseasonablenesse:
and suffer not our selves to vanish away, and abuse it, through our folly and unseasonableness:
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which sione is more common, euen among the better sort, then they suspect, to suffer themselues to passe ouer the best occasions vnfruitfully.
which sion is more Common, even among the better sort, then they suspect, to suffer themselves to pass over the best occasions unfruitfully.
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Whereas alas, how shall they spend their whole time well, who spend their best seasons badly? As wee know, in the morning, both body and mind is in best time for meditation, or any fruitfull exercise:
Whereas alas, how shall they spend their Whole time well, who spend their best seasons badly? As we know, in the morning, both body and mind is in best time for meditation, or any fruitful exercise:
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if that perish without fruit, how can the whole day after for the most part, be otherwise then barrenly and wearisomely passed? Men worke vpon their trades ordinarily we see:
if that perish without fruit, how can the Whole day After for the most part, be otherwise then barrenly and wearisomely passed? Men work upon their trades ordinarily we see:
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but if their trades bee vp, that is, the wares which they make doe take a great price,
but if their trades be up, that is, the wares which they make do take a great price,
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and are quicker of sale then at other times:
and Are quicker of sale then At other times:
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how will they bestirre themselues, and set euery one on worke whom they can come by, rising early, going late to bed,
how will they Bestir themselves, and Set every one on work whom they can come by, rising early, going late to Bed,
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and in a word, how vnwearied are they? It is their season they say.
and in a word, how unwearied Are they? It is their season they say.
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What businesse will not the housholder lay aside on the market day? why? that he may vse that season to furnish himselfe for the whole weeke with prouision? what thinke we? will the Merchant game, play, drinke, sleepe,
What business will not the householder lay aside on the market day? why? that he may use that season to furnish himself for the Whole Week with provision? what think we? will the Merchant game, play, drink, sleep,
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or trifle out the season of his merchandise, when hee is come to the place of trafficke beyond sea? No, all must yeeld to the season, hee neglects his pleasure to redeeme that.
or trifle out the season of his merchandise, when he is come to the place of traffic beyond sea? No, all must yield to the season, he neglects his pleasure to Redeem that.
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And if we faile in well vsing the seasons which offer themselues, what likelihood is there, we will shew our selues wise in procuring seasons to our selues? As the truth is,
And if we fail in well using the seasons which offer themselves, what likelihood is there, we will show our selves wise in procuring seasons to our selves? As the truth is,
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an easie thing it were to doe, if wee were not vnsauory, and vnwilling to heare of any thing more then ordinary.
an easy thing it were to do, if we were not unsavoury, and unwilling to hear of any thing more then ordinary.
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But somewhat to this effect i noted before in Gedeons destroying Idolatry. Also this carrying of pitchers in their hands, as Gedeon willed them to do:
But somewhat to this Effect i noted before in Gedeons destroying Idolatry. Also this carrying of pitchers in their hands, as Gideon willed them to do:
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if they had saued his brethren aliue, who ought to haue done it, for pursuing the people of God, (neither had he authoritie to saue them,
if they had saved his brothers alive, who ought to have done it, for pursuing the people of God, (neither had he Authority to save them,
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a few vnarmed men, (euen three hundred) against some hundred thousand, well prepared souldiers, what an vnlikely matter was it, that they should effect any thing thereby? But wee see what a wonderfull victory it brought. a few unarmed men, (even three hundred) against Some hundred thousand, well prepared Soldiers, what an unlikely matter was it, that they should Effect any thing thereby? But we see what a wonderful victory it brought.
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The like may bee said of Ioshuas compassing the walles of Iericho, seuen daies, with blowing trumpets of Rams hornes:
The like may be said of Joshuas compassing the walls of Jericho, seuen days, with blowing trumpets of Rams horns:
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and yet seeing the Lord promised, and he beleeued it, the walles of the city at the appointed time fell downe.
and yet seeing the Lord promised, and he believed it, the walls of the City At the appointed time fell down.
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By both wee learne, that though the meanes bee neuer so weake, to effect any good at all,
By both we Learn, that though the means be never so weak, to Effect any good At all,
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yet if God direct vs to them, and promise to worke bv them, it behoueth vs to looke vp to him,
yet if God Direct us to them, and promise to work bv them, it behooves us to look up to him,
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as Gedeon heere did, and wee shall see the power of God in vsing them though they bee weake:
as Gideon Here did, and we shall see the power of God in using them though they be weak:
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for though they serue not for one vse, which carnall reason doth onely looke to, yet they shall serue for another, which God euer intendeth by them.
for though they serve not for one use, which carnal reason does only look to, yet they shall serve for Another, which God ever intends by them.
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Euen as heere wee see, that although these meanes heere vsed by Gedeon and his souldiers, serued not to beate downe and destroy their enemies:
Even as Here we see, that although these means Here used by Gideon and his Soldiers, served not to beat down and destroy their enemies:
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yet we see that they serued to terrifie, affright, and scatter them, and to set one of them against another.
yet we see that they served to terrify, affright, and scatter them, and to Set one of them against Another.
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And yet our carnall reason, if wee trust not to weapons in warre, scoffes at our fasting and prayer, by which Iehosaphat got great victory,
And yet our carnal reason, if we trust not to weapons in war, scoffs At our fasting and prayer, by which Jehoshaphat god great victory,
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and Hester the Queene preuailed against that wicked Haman in a most great difficulty. So preaching is foolish to reason, and humane wisdome for bringing men to Christ.
and Esther the Queen prevailed against that wicked Haman in a most great difficulty. So preaching is foolish to reason, and humane Wisdom for bringing men to christ.
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But reade 1. Cor. 1. what the Apostle there saith, to wit, That we must become fooles that we may bewise:
But read 1. Cor. 1. what the Apostle there Says, to wit, That we must become Fools that we may Bewise:
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while yet the wit of man deuiseth another way, and most fit to deceiue himselfe: as for example, if he be predestinate to saluation, he saith he shall be saued, though he neuer heare sermon.
while yet the wit of man devises Another Way, and most fit to deceive himself: as for Exampl, if he be predestinate to salvation, he Says he shall be saved, though he never hear sermon.
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And euen so men speake of watching ouer their liues, praying, and the worshipping of God in their familie, and the like;
And even so men speak of watching over their lives, praying, and the worshipping of God in their family, and the like;
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that they are more then need to be vsed.
that they Are more then need to be used.
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So they perswade themselues that policie, toile and labour are all in all, to bring Gods blessing vpon them, in all that they set their hands vnto,
So they persuade themselves that policy, toil and labour Are all in all, to bring God's blessing upon them, in all that they Set their hands unto,
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though the Prophet in the Psalme haue taught the contrary, saying:
though the Prophet in the Psalm have taught the contrary, saying:
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Except the Lord build the citie, the labourers toile themselues but in vaine. But of this hath often been spoken. Except the Lord built the City, the labourers toil themselves but in vain. But of this hath often been spoken.
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And here we are further to marke the benefit of good example, and how it preuaileth oft times with inferiours:
And Here we Are further to mark the benefit of good Exampl, and how it prevaileth oft times with inferiors:
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Gedeon here bids his souldiers doe, as they saw him doe, so that he went before them.Gideon Here bids his Soldiers do, as they saw him do, so that he went before them.
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As all heads and superiours should likewise doe, that they may propound their own example in al good duties.
As all Heads and superiors should likewise do, that they may propound their own Exampl in all good duties.
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Hence it was, that our Sauiour Christ washing his Disciples feete, propounded the same to them to be followed,
Hence it was, that our Saviour christ washing his Disciples feet, propounded the same to them to be followed,
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and that so they might in humilitie serue one another, (as they saw him their Master to serue them) and not to set vp themselues aloft,
and that so they might in humility serve one Another, (as they saw him their Master to serve them) and not to Set up themselves aloft,
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as they began to do, and aske, which of them should be greatest.
as they began to do, and ask, which of them should be greatest.
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And when the inferiour cannot obiect that the superiour doth not so himself as he requireth of the other, in a dutie common to both, it is a worthie thing.
And when the inferior cannot Object that the superior does not so himself as he requires of the other, in a duty Common to both, it is a worthy thing.
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This is to be applied to the reformation of faults, and the doing of dutie, by word or deed, either in familie or otherwise.
This is to be applied to the Reformation of Faults, and the doing of duty, by word or deed, either in family or otherwise.
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And therefore it is a soreaccusation against such as being to giue light to others, take no heede or care themselues,
And Therefore it is a soreaccusation against such as being to give Light to Others, take no heed or care themselves,
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or very slight care, how they walke, among and in the midst of those, whom they are to giue light vnto.
or very slight care, how they walk, among and in the midst of those, whom they Are to give Light unto.
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Parents and guides in families, beside that they doe for the most part little reproue the faults and sins of those who are vnder them,
Parents and guides in families, beside that they do for the most part little reprove the Faults and Sins of those who Are under them,
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vnlesse it be for and about their owne aduantage, haue small care commonly, of their owne behauiour in their sight,
unless it be for and about their own advantage, have small care commonly, of their own behaviour in their sighed,
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but wil braule and scold, contend, and raile, and liue in other ill courses among them.
but will braule and scold, contend, and rail, and live in other ill courses among them.
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And it were heartily to be wished, that some who are in greater place, and whose authoritie reacheth further then priuate mens, did not commit the same faults, which they are sued vnto to punish in others.
And it were heartily to be wished, that Some who Are in greater place, and whose Authority reaches further then private men's, did not commit the same Faults, which they Are sued unto to Punish in Others.
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Oh how much it were to be desired that the elder and younger might ioyne and accord together in the worke of the Lord:
O how much it were to be desired that the elder and younger might join and accord together in the work of the Lord:
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as wee see and approue this mutuall consent and sweete harmonie in Gedeon and his souldiers:
as we see and approve this mutual consent and sweet harmony in Gideon and his Soldiers:
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I say oh that the ancienter in yeeres, gifts, profession and authoritie, (whom it best becommeth and concerneth most) would incourage and hearten forward the younger sort, to heare the word, to be zealous against sinne, to be innocent, humble, dutifull, sober, companions of the good, abstainers from ill companie,
I say o that the ancienter in Years, Gifts, profession and Authority, (whom it best becomes and concerns most) would encourage and hearten forward the younger sort, to hear the word, to be zealous against sin, to be innocent, humble, dutiful, Sobrium, Sodales of the good, abstainers from ill company,
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and in a word to beleeue in the Lord, to cleaue to his promises, to submit themselues to his gouernment in the whole course of their life:
and in a word to believe in the Lord, to cleave to his promises, to submit themselves to his government in the Whole course of their life:
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saying to them as Gedeon here saith, As ye haue seene me doe, so doe you.
saying to them as Gideon Here Says, As you have seen me do, so do you.
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or be put downe with words? No, I trow I gaue him the full measure that hee brought,
or be put down with words? No, I trow I gave him the full measure that he brought,
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Thus Dauid calleth vpon the people, Come, hearken vnto me, my children, and I will teach you the feare of the Lord by mine owne experience.
Thus David calls upon the people, Come, harken unto me, my children, and I will teach you the Fear of the Lord by mine own experience.
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For thus and thus long haue I serued him, and I repent me not, that I haue spent my life in the worke of so good a Master.
For thus and thus long have I served him, and I Repent me not, that I have spent my life in the work of so good a Master.
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Oh how the experience, confidence, cheerefulnes and courage of one aged seruant in Gods house, animates and puts life into many young beginners and hearers, who (alas) though they be zealous,
O how the experience, confidence, cheerfulness and courage of one aged servant in God's house, animates and puts life into many young beginners and hearers, who (alas) though they be zealous,
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yet are raw and rude, ignorant and vnexpert, and know not what belongs to such a trade and profession:
yet Are raw and rude, ignorant and unexpert, and know not what belongs to such a trade and profession:
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as how many discouragements, feares, baites, offences, prouocations to wearinesse and apostacie they are to meete with, ere their course be finished. as how many discouragements, fears, baits, offences, provocations to weariness and apostasy they Are to meet with, ere their course be finished.
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And what a commendable thing is it, that the younger nouices will yeeld themselues to their ancients, learne by their instructions, be perswaded by their exhortations,
And what a commendable thing is it, that the younger Novices will yield themselves to their ancients, Learn by their instructions, be persuaded by their exhortations,
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and follow their examples (so farre as they tread in the steps of Christ) with all meeknes and teachablenes, without prefidence and conceitednes? Oh if it were thus in townes and places, what an heauenly order should we see in stead of boldnes, prophanenes,
and follow their Examples (so Far as they tread in the steps of christ) with all meekness and teachablenes, without presidence and conceitedness? O if it were thus in Towns and places, what an heavenly order should we see in stead of boldness, profaneness,
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and loosenes in all ages and estates? For though there be examples giuen, and followed,
and looseness in all ages and estates? For though there be Examples given, and followed,
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yet it is by such as are the diuels trumpeters, who leade others after them to inordinate courses, vncleannes, riot, lying, scorning them that be better then themselues, which indeed are liker Abimilecks troope,
yet it is by such as Are the Devils trumpeters, who lead Others After them to inordinate courses, uncleanness, riot, lying, scorning them that be better then themselves, which indeed Are liker Abimilecks troop,
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then Gedeons. But as for good examples, where shall we finde them? who looks to this, to liue so in the former part of his life, that he may be a president in the latter? And if some one odde man be found among an hundred,
then Gedeons. But as for good Examples, where shall we find them? who looks to this, to live so in the former part of his life, that he may be a president in the latter? And if Some one odd man be found among an hundred,
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how doe the multitude of inferiours disdaine him, and winde him about their fingers? But of examples I haue also said somewhat before.
how do the multitude of inferiors disdain him, and wind him about their fingers? But of Examples I have also said somewhat before.
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We haue heard what Gedeon bad his men doe: now followeth what he bad them say, that was this:
We have herd what Gideon bade his men do: now follows what he bade them say, that was this:
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[ For the Lord, and Gedeon ] his meaning was, that he would haue them boldly and without feare proclaime and say one to the heartning and incouraging of another:[ For the Lord, and Gideon ] his meaning was, that he would have them boldly and without Fear proclaim and say one to the heartening and encouraging of Another:
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that the victorie should bee the Lords as the author, and Gedeons as the instrument.
that the victory should be the lords as the author, and Gedeons as the Instrument.
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Thus teaching vs, that as wee should bee examples in our liues to other, so wee should in our words exhort and perswade,
Thus teaching us, that as we should be Examples in our lives to other, so we should in our words exhort and persuade,
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as occasion shall be offered, to beleeue the promises of God before they be fulfilled, as Gedeon did here his souldiers, to beleeue that God would giue them the victorie.
as occasion shall be offered, to believe the promises of God before they be fulfilled, as Gideon did hear his Soldiers, to believe that God would give them the victory.
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Thus did that worthie King Iehosaphat stirre vp and incourage his people, the men of Iudah, to beleeue the words of Gods Prophet, which had brought tidings to him of deliuerance from the Ammonites, Moabites, and them of mount Seir.
Thus did that worthy King Jehoshaphat stir up and encourage his people, the men of Iudah, to believe the words of God's Prophet, which had brought tidings to him of deliverance from the Ammonites, Moabites, and them of mount Seir.
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And this hope wee should haue our selues, by long proofe of Gods promise keeping, that wee may thereupon resolue them (so farre as wee can preuaile with them) that there shall not a iot of all that God hath spoken, fall to the ground:
And this hope we should have our selves, by long proof of God's promise keeping, that we may thereupon resolve them (so Far as we can prevail with them) that there shall not a jot of all that God hath spoken, fallen to the ground:
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but as our fathers trusted in him, and were not confounded, so neither shall they be disappointed nor ashamed, who trust in him to the end of the world.
but as our Father's trusted in him, and were not confounded, so neither shall they be disappointed nor ashamed, who trust in him to the end of the world.
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And when wee haue the like incouragement our selues from other, we should no lesse be confirmed and strengthened, that when they can say to vs, heauen and earth shall perish,
And when we have the like encouragement our selves from other, we should no less be confirmed and strengthened, that when they can say to us, heaven and earth shall perish,
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but one title of Gods promise shall not faile, we may rest and be satisfied.
but one title of God's promise shall not fail, we may rest and be satisfied.
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Oh happy are the people, whom the Lord when he commeth, shall finde to haue been thus exercised.
O happy Are the people, whom the Lord when he comes, shall find to have been thus exercised.
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THE FORTIE NINTH SERMON ON THE SEVENTH AND EIGHTH CHAPTERS OF the booke of IVDGES.
THE FORTIE NINTH SERMON ON THE SEVENTH AND EIGHTH CHAPTERS OF the book of JUDGES.
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NOw further are laid out, after Gedeons aduice to his souldiers, and the propounding of his owne example vnto them, his industrious attempt in his going forward to the Midianites campe,
NOw further Are laid out, After Gedeons Advice to his Soldiers, and the propounding of his own Exampl unto them, his Industria attempt in his going forward to the midianites camp,
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and what hee and his men did together in the way thither, and what successe the Lord gaue thereto.
and what he and his men did together in the Way thither, and what success the Lord gave thereto.
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The first of these two is set downe in this 19. and 20. verses, the last in the 21. and 22. His companie was diuided into bands, to the end that they might come vpon their enemies on euery side,
The First of these two is Set down in this 19. and 20. Verses, the last in the 21. and 22. His company was divided into bans, to the end that they might come upon their enemies on every side,
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and amaze the whole campe with sudden feare.
and amaze the Whole camp with sudden Fear.
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Then he chose for his purpose the fittest time of the night, the middle part thereof,
Then he chosen for his purpose the Fittest time of the night, the middle part thereof,
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when the enemies being in a dead sleepe, were, with that sudden feare, the more throughly astonished.
when the enemies being in a dead sleep, were, with that sudden Fear, the more thoroughly astonished.
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For the noise of the trumpets, with the mightie crie, made by the men, and the breaking of the pitchers, with the light appearing, did not onely astonish them,
For the noise of the trumpets, with the mighty cry, made by the men, and the breaking of the pitchers, with the Light appearing, did not only astonish them,
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but likewise so troubled them, they being scarcely awaked out of their sleepe, that they could not conceiue what it should meane,
but likewise so troubled them, they being scarcely awaked out of their sleep, that they could not conceive what it should mean,
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but thought that many and great hoasts were rushing into their campe, as the Aramites did, into whose camp the lepers came.
but Thought that many and great hosts were rushing into their camp, as the Aramites did, into whose camp the lepers Come.
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And the Lord with all this striking them with a kinde of madnesse, they tooke their owne fellow souldiers for their enemies, And the Lord with all this striking them with a kind of madness, they took their own fellow Soldiers for their enemies,
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and so most miserably slew one another, the Ammonites and Moabites stood vp against them of mount Seir to destroy them,
and so most miserably slew one Another, the Ammonites and Moabites stood up against them of mount Seir to destroy them,
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though they were their fellow souldiers: as we see also in the campe of the Aramites, into which the lepers came.
though they were their fellow Soldiers: as we see also in the camp of the Aramites, into which the lepers Come.
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This kinde of astonishing the enemies by Gedeon, who was directed by God therein is worthie to be noted of vs: This kind of astonishing the enemies by Gideon, who was directed by God therein is worthy to be noted of us:
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to teach vs, what kindes of terrors and vexings of a rebellious people the Lord hath in a readines to feare them,
to teach us, what Kinds of terrors and vexings of a rebellious people the Lord hath in a readiness to Fear them,
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yea and that when men thinke themselues best fensed against them, out of feare of them,
yea and that when men think themselves best fenced against them, out of Fear of them,
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and furthest off from falling into them. Zimri and Cosbi were slaine suddenly and fearefully:
and furthest off from falling into them. Zimri and Cozbi were slain suddenly and fearfully:
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Chorah and his companie were swallowed vp of the earth, when no likelihood could be seene thereof, till it came. Korah and his company were swallowed up of the earth, when no likelihood could be seen thereof, till it Come.
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The men of Ziklag wallowing like beasts on the ground drunken, were slaine by Dauid when they looked not for it.
The men of Ziklag wallowing like beasts on the ground drunken, were slain by David when they looked not for it.
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Abimilek by a piece of a milstone receiued his deadly wound, and Absolon hanged by the haire of his head on an oke. Abimelech by a piece of a millstone received his deadly wound, and Absalom hanged by the hair of his head on an oak.
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Thus I might goe on infinitly.
Thus I might go on infinitely.
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God hath many waies to scourge his enemies, as he hath to deliuer and comfort his people, There is no peace to the vngodly, saith God.
God hath many ways to scourge his enemies, as he hath to deliver and Comfort his people, There is no peace to the ungodly, Says God.
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Oh then how fearefull is it to be a wicked man? for if Gods anger be kindled but a little,
O then how fearful is it to be a wicked man? for if God's anger be kindled but a little,
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how happie are all they that feare him? for if he haue a controuersie with men,
how happy Are all they that Fear him? for if he have a controversy with men,
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and be against them, oh what terrors are euery while like to fall on them, till they be confounded of them? Some will obiect, that for all this, many wicked persons walke securely,
and be against them, o what terrors Are every while like to fallen on them, till they be confounded of them? some will Object, that for all this, many wicked Persons walk securely,
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and are as merrie and void of feares, as the best of them all.
and Are as merry and void of fears, as the best of them all.
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I answer, first although God meetes them not with such bodily feares as here he amazed these heathens withall,
I answer, First although God meets them not with such bodily fears as Here he amazed these Heathens withal,
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yet there is that within them commonly, which euen in the middest of their merriments causeth their hearts to be heauie,
yet there is that within them commonly, which even in the midst of their merriments Causes their hearts to be heavy,
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and presage no good vnto them at length. This I say of such as are not hardned.
and presage no good unto them At length. This I say of such as Are not hardened.
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And who can expresse the bitter sorrowes and checks and feares which they feele, who carrie an ill conscience about them? which pursues them both sleeping and waking,
And who can express the bitter sorrows and Checks and fears which they feel, who carry an ill conscience about them? which pursues them both sleeping and waking,
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and not at Church onely, but euen in their callings, companies, feastings, pleasures, when others thinke full little of it,
and not At Church only, but even in their callings, companies, feastings, pleasures, when Others think full little of it,
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and themselues wish they could make truce for the while therewith, that it might then be furthest off.
and themselves wish they could make truce for the while therewith, that it might then be furthest off.
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So that a poore Christian would not willingly change states with them, to haue their greatest glorie,
So that a poor Christian would not willingly change states with them, to have their greatest glory,
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which is like to the hand-writing vpon the wall of that wofull Belshazzar. And this is their portion,
which is like to the handwriting upon the wall of that woeful Belshazzar. And this is their portion,
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euen tempest, fire, snares, as the Psalmist saith, euen a sauour of hell, before they come there.
even tempest, fire, snares, as the Psalmist Says, even a savour of hell, before they come there.
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As for those that haue learned how to strangle their conscience, and smother it, or who are waxen hardned:
As for those that have learned how to strangle their conscience, and smother it, or who Are waxed hardened:
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let them know, that there is no peace belonging to them, though they stop their eare from hearing of terror.
let them know, that there is no peace belonging to them, though they stop their ear from hearing of terror.
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And when God shall quicken, and rouze vp their conscience, woe be to them, for it shall roare vpon them as a lion, and yet God is greater.
And when God shall quicken, and rouse up their conscience, woe be to them, for it shall roar upon them as a Lion, and yet God is greater.
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Therefore if any such shall seeke how to be freed from this horror, let them make their peace with God,
Therefore if any such shall seek how to be freed from this horror, let them make their peace with God,
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and so their conscience shall turne to be their friend: but the rest may heare this doctrine, as Nabal heard Abigails newes, to their confusion.
and so their conscience shall turn to be their friend: but the rest may hear this Doctrine, as Nabal herd Abigails news, to their confusion.
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It further appeareth by the effect what these fearefull meanes wrought, which the holy storie setteth downe in this verse, that the whole campe was astonished, feared, cried out, and fled.
It further appears by the Effect what these fearful means wrought, which the holy story sets down in this verse, that the Whole camp was astonished, feared, cried out, and fled.
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In which case let no man thinke that these meanes alone, and apart from Gods work, had any great force to feare, especially to hurt the enemies:
In which case let no man think that these means alone, and apart from God's work, had any great force to Fear, especially to hurt the enemies:
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for what was there in the blowing of the trumpets, the breaking of the pitches,
for what was there in the blowing of the trumpets, the breaking of the pitches,
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or in their lampes, to the getting of the victorie? But the Lord put to his hand,
or in their lamps, to the getting of the victory? But the Lord put to his hand,
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and helpe, whereby the enemies were daunted, and set beside themselues, or else, all that was done, had been but ridiculous.
and help, whereby the enemies were daunted, and Set beside themselves, or Else, all that was done, had been but ridiculous.
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And he that made Goliahs head to be cut off with his owne sword, he wil still blesse the vnlikely meanes (as the world accounteth them,
And he that made Goliath's head to be Cut off with his own sword, he will still bless the unlikely means (as the world accounteth them,
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yea and foolish also (of our prayers, sinceritie, patience, hope and the like, to bring great things to passe,
yea and foolish also (of our Prayers, sincerity, patience, hope and the like, to bring great things to pass,
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yea and faith to ouercome the world, without the which, what are all other things whatsoeuer? Still I say therefore,
yea and faith to overcome the world, without the which, what Are all other things whatsoever? Still I say Therefore,
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as I said before, blessed is the people whose God is the Lord Iehouah. But of this, occasion hath been offered to speake almost in euery Chapter.
as I said before, blessed is the people whose God is the Lord Jehovah. But of this, occasion hath been offered to speak almost in every Chapter.
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In the 20. verse, in that the people of Israel in their crie and noise that they made, vttered these words [ The sword of the Lord,
In the 20. verse, in that the people of Israel in their cry and noise that they made, uttered these words [ The sword of the Lord,
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and of Gedeon ] therein they testifie, that God was the chiefe cause, and Gedeon as the instrument appointed to bring that worke to passe. and of Gideon ] therein they testify, that God was the chief cause, and Gideon as the Instrument appointed to bring that work to pass.
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as he did here to his people, hauing made the like promises thereof vnto vs, as vnto them.
as he did Here to his people, having made the like promises thereof unto us, as unto them.
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Not as if they would deuide the victory betwixt God and him, (betweene whom there was no comparison) but to signifie, that as God was the chiefe and principall worker,
Not as if they would divide the victory betwixt God and him, (between whom there was no comparison) but to signify, that as God was the chief and principal worker,
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so it pleased him to vse Gedeon as his instrument to effect it. The same it behooueth vs to do:
so it pleased him to use Gideon as his Instrument to Effect it. The same it behooveth us to do:
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ascribe we to God the glory of all the good we doe, yea and of our saluation especially, which we seeke,
ascribe we to God the glory of all the good we do, yea and of our salvation especially, which we seek,
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but know we that as Gods instruments, we are to worke it on in feare and trembling,
but know we that as God's Instruments, we Are to work it on in Fear and trembling,
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and to giue all our diligence, as the Apostle exhorteth, to make our calling and election sure.
and to give all our diligence, as the Apostle exhorteth, to make our calling and election sure.
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And so in all duties of faith that we performe;
And so in all duties of faith that we perform;
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acknowledge we, that we receiue all gifts and abilitie to thinke and to doe, that which is good,
acknowledge we, that we receive all Gifts and ability to think and to do, that which is good,
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and our selues to be Gods workemen and labourers, vnworthy to be imployed by him, euen as we see it to bee an honour to be in a Kings seruice.
and our selves to be God's workmen and labourers, unworthy to be employed by him, even as we see it to be an honour to be in a Kings service.
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And further by this, let all captious cauillers take their answer, who say, that the people who depend vpon their Ministers, make them their God.
And further by this, let all captious cavillers take their answer, who say, that the people who depend upon their Ministers, make them their God.
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Be it knowne to all such, that as they detest such blasphemy, so yet to the shame of all such scorners, they honour them vnder God,
Be it known to all such, that as they detest such blasphemy, so yet to the shame of all such Scorner's, they honour them under God,
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as the instruments of their saluation, and acknowledge them, as here Gedeons souldiers do him, to be the hand which God putteth the sword of his spirit into,
as the Instruments of their salvation, and acknowledge them, as Here Gedeons Soldiers do him, to be the hand which God putteth the sword of his Spirit into,
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for the conquering not of mens bodies, but their soules, and the bringing into subiection the thoughts of their hearts,
for the conquering not of men's bodies, but their Souls, and the bringing into subjection the thoughts of their hearts,
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yea the whole powers of soule and body, to the obedience of Christ. In which respect Salomon praies that Gods Priests may bee clothed with saluation.
yea the Whole Powers of soul and body, to the Obedience of christ. In which respect Solomon prays that God's Priests may be clothed with salvation.
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And Paul doubts not to say vnto Timothy, He should saue himselfe, and others. For more particular application of this doctrine, reade verse 2. of this Chapter.
And Paul doubts not to say unto Timothy, He should save himself, and Others. For more particular application of this Doctrine, read verse 2. of this Chapter.
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This victory is remembred and made mention of in the Psalme, where it is said: Doe to them, as vnto Midian, and as vnto Oreb and Zeeb. This victory is remembered and made mention of in the Psalm, where it is said: Do to them, as unto Midian, and as unto Oreb and Zeeb.
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Which teacheth, that this story, and so other in the bookes of canonicall Scripture, is diligently to bee remembred, that wee may haue vse of the diuers good things that are in it, that through the Scriptures wee might get knowledge, experience, consolation and hope:
Which Teaches, that this story, and so other in the books of canonical Scripture, is diligently to be remembered, that we may have use of the diverse good things that Are in it, that through the Scriptures we might get knowledge, experience, consolation and hope:
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as to pray as Gedeon did in danger and distresse, to hope, and waite for the like successe, in our seuerall necessities, which God will as surely doe and performe to vs,
as to pray as Gideon did in danger and distress, to hope, and wait for the like success, in our several necessities, which God will as surely doe and perform to us,
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or of the tale-bearer, which would set diuision betwixt him and thee;
or of the talebearer, which would Set division betwixt him and thee;
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And through the writings of the Euangelists and Apostles, wee shall meet with quotations of Scripture out of the old testament,
And through the writings of the Evangelists and Apostles, we shall meet with quotations of Scripture out of the old Testament,
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as it were setting a second edge vpon them, and teaching the reader with what regard and obseruation he is to reade them.
as it were setting a second edge upon them, and teaching the reader with what regard and observation he is to read them.
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As our Sauiour doth in recording the history of Lots wife;
As our Saviour does in recording the history of Lots wife;
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and in speaking of the prophesie of Daniel touching the pollution of the Temple by the abomination of desolation, and diuers such like places:
and in speaking of the prophesy of daniel touching the pollution of the Temple by the abomination of desolation, and diverse such like places:
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besides the fulfilling of the prophesies of the Messias, and other things to come to passe in the Church ere the second comming of Christ.
beside the fulfilling of the prophecies of the Messias, and other things to come to pass in the Church ere the second coming of christ.
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For to this end, the holy stories are written, as well as the other books of the Scripture, I meane for our instruction, edification and comfort.
For to this end, the holy stories Are written, as well as the other books of the Scripture, I mean for our instruction, edification and Comfort.
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As Dauid mentioneth this story, so doth Esay, speaking of Zenacherib, God shall (saith he) raise vp a scourge, like that of Midian.
As David mentioneth this story, so does Isaiah, speaking of Sennacherib, God shall (Says he) raise up a scourge, like that of Midian.
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And so it came to passe, as he prophesied, for the whole armie of that King was slaine by God,
And so it Come to pass, as he prophesied, for the Whole army of that King was slain by God,
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euen as this of the Midianites.
even as this of the midianites.
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Now followeth another thing mentioned in this verse, that is, when the most of them were slaine, the Israelites with Gedeon pursued and followed after the rest:
Now follows Another thing mentioned in this verse, that is, when the most of them were slain, the Israelites with Gideon pursued and followed After the rest:
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where note his wisedome in foreseeing and preuenting danger to come.
where note his Wisdom in Foreseeing and preventing danger to come.
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When he had scattered them, they might haue gotten strength againe afterward, and so haue troubled them as before, (as another Iabin King of Canaan arose) which he preuented.
When he had scattered them, they might have got strength again afterwards, and so have troubled them as before, (as Another Iabin King of Canaan arose) which he prevented.
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And in warre this is meet to be done against the enemies both bodily and spirituall.
And in war this is meet to be done against the enemies both bodily and spiritual.
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Satan being throwne out, laboureth, as our Sauiour saith, to enter in againe.
Satan being thrown out, Laboureth, as our Saviour Says, to enter in again.
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This is also necessarie in euery calling, to be prouident to keepe away danger by wants and oppression concerning both body and soule.
This is also necessary in every calling, to be provident to keep away danger by Wants and oppression Concerning both body and soul.
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It is great wisedome, to follow herein the vniust Steward, namely in prouiding for the time that should come after:
It is great Wisdom, to follow herein the unjust Steward, namely in providing for the time that should come After:
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and to follow the example of the fiue wise virgins, who so prouided oile for their lamps, that when the other foolish,
and to follow the Exampl of the fiue wise Virgins, who so provided oil for their lamps, that when the other foolish,
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for want therof, were shut out at the bridegroomes comming, they entred in with him to the wedding.
for want thereof, were shut out At the bridegrooms coming, they entered in with him to the wedding.
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So wee should deale surely to preuent diuel and world, and al offences, that might break out from vs through our owne corruption,
So we should deal surely to prevent Devil and world, and all offences, that might break out from us through our own corruption,
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and not to be so foolish, as to bring needlesse sorrow vpon our owne heads by neglecting any meanes that might remoue it.
and not to be so foolish, as to bring needless sorrow upon our own Heads by neglecting any means that might remove it.
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Yea and one Christian with another must be faine, and is forced to deale circumspectly, there be so many weakenesses in vs,
Yea and one Christian with Another must be feign, and is forced to deal circumspectly, there be so many Weaknesses in us,
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and shifts to deceiue, lest they breake off their fellowship.
and shifts to deceive, lest they break off their fellowship.
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Wee see daily to what perfection men haue brought their trades, and how easily they thriue, through carefull marking and remoouing the seuerall inconueniences thereof,
we see daily to what perfection men have brought their trades, and how Easily they thrive, through careful marking and removing the several inconveniences thereof,
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and vsing the best prouidence, and all opportunities making for their gaine, which their predecessors knew not.
and using the best providence, and all opportunities making for their gain, which their predecessors knew not.
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But alas how raw and rude, yea what bunglers are men in the trade of all trades? who beates his braines to attaine to a gift, readinesse and dexteritie therein?
But alas how raw and rude, yea what bunglers Are men in the trade of all trades? who beats his brains to attain to a gift, readiness and dexterity therein?
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Who seekes to bring the excellencie thereof into the view of the world, or vpon their owne proofe and experience to teach others, the next and directest way both of being and walking as a Christian? And why? because men are not wise to follow this trade without breakings off, and many onsets and turne-againes:
Who seeks to bring the excellency thereof into the view of the world, or upon their own proof and experience to teach Others, the next and directest Way both of being and walking as a Christian? And why? Because men Are not wise to follow this trade without breakings off, and many onsets and turne-againes:
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they neither will search out and vse the best meanes which may make them expert,
they neither will search out and use the best means which may make them expert,
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and bring in gaine, nor will learne wisedome to preuent disaduantages, annoyances, temptations, and therefore their worke goes not forward, their skill in this trade comes not to ripenesse.
and bring in gain, nor will Learn Wisdom to prevent disadvantages, annoyances, temptations, and Therefore their work Goes not forward, their skill in this trade comes not to ripeness.
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For behold, while they thinke they serue God commendably in some duties which they apply their mind too, there growes in them noisome lusts, vnseene, vnrepented off,
For behold, while they think they serve God commendably in Some duties which they apply their mind too, there grows in them noisome Lustiest, unseen, unrepented off,
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and these make them new to begin, and set them so much behind hand againe, that they almost despaire of euer recouering their forwardnesse neglected.
and these make them new to begin, and Set them so much behind hand again, that they almost despair of ever recovering their forwardness neglected.
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The Beniamites we reade in the 20. of this booke, met their brethren in the field stoutly:
The Benjaminites we read in the 20. of this book, met their brothers in the field stoutly:
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but lo, the euill was behind them, and that they were not aware off, till the flame and smoke ascended,
but lo, the evil was behind them, and that they were not aware off, till the flame and smoke ascended,
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and then all their courage was cooled. To teach vs (if we will prosper) to make cleane worke before vs,
and then all their courage was cooled. To teach us (if we will prosper) to make clean work before us,
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and leaue not something vndone, through sloath, which will cost vs double and trebble afterward.
and leave not something undone, through sloth, which will cost us double and treble afterwards.
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And if we bee wise, let vs learne with Gedeon how to vse and keepe the victorie as well as how to get it:
And if we be wise, let us Learn with Gideon how to use and keep the victory as well as how to get it:
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how to clense out that euill which we are prone to, as do some duties which we like; lest according to the prouerbe:
how to cleanse out that evil which we Are prove to, as do Some duties which we like; lest according to the proverb:
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He that flieth and escapeth, will returne and fight againe;
He that flies and escapeth, will return and fight again;
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whereas we might haue slaine him right downe at the first, and been past all danger.
whereas we might have slain him right down At the First, and been passed all danger.
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Vers. 24. And Gedeon sent messengers to all mount Ephraim, saying, Come downe against the Midianites,
Vers. 24. And Gideon sent messengers to all mount Ephraim, saying, Come down against the midianites,
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Furthermore, it is to be noted as commendable in Gedeon, that when he had gotten the victory, hee was willing that other should haue part of the glory thereof:
Furthermore, it is to be noted as commendable in Gideon, that when he had got the victory, he was willing that other should have part of the glory thereof:
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to wit, these other tribes, Nephtali, Ashur, and Manasse, who yet could helpe but little, comming after Gedeon had gotten the victory with great danger.
to wit, these other tribes, Naphtali, Ashur, and Manasseh, who yet could help but little, coming After Gideon had got the victory with great danger.
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Which example of his, should teach vs to vse the gifts of God, not so that we should seeke glory by them,
Which Exampl of his, should teach us to use the Gifts of God, not so that we should seek glory by them,
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but to desire that other also might exercise and haue vse of their gifts to the benefit of the Church:
but to desire that other also might exercise and have use of their Gifts to the benefit of the Church:
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we of the Ministery especially should doe this;
we of the Ministry especially should do this;
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that wee may bee able to say as Moses said, Would to God that all his people could prophesie:
that we may be able to say as Moses said, Would to God that all his people could prophesy:
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yea and to this end let vs rather in giuing honour, euen striue to goe before each other,
yea and to this end let us rather in giving honour, even strive to go before each other,
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yea the meanest, who may soonest and easiliest thinke themselues neglected and despised.
yea the Meanest, who may soonest and easiliest think themselves neglected and despised.
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Excellent therefore is the practise of Christ and Iohn Baptist, who though they were both admired by diuers sorts of people,
Excellent Therefore is the practice of christ and John Baptist, who though they were both admired by diverse sorts of people,
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and that in such wise, that there was carnall emulation betweene the Disciples of both;
and that in such wise, that there was carnal emulation between the Disciples of both;
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yet alway they so carried themselues, that the one honoured the other, and both fulfilled all righteousnesse.
yet always they so carried themselves, that the one honoured the other, and both fulfilled all righteousness.
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Yea Iohn in the middest of his flourishing, yet still acknowledged himselfe but the shadow, and Christ the substance;
Yea John in the midst of his flourishing, yet still acknowledged himself but the shadow, and christ the substance;
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himselfe the herold, and Christ the Prince:
himself the Harold, and christ the Prince:
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I must decrease (saith he) and Christ encrease. Which example of his, if his successors had as well regarded, Satan had not so soone corrupted the ministery of the Church with schismes and factions, which are but the fruits of pride and arrogancy.I must decrease (Says he) and christ increase. Which Exampl of his, if his Successors had as well regarded, Satan had not so soon corrupted the Ministry of the Church with schisms and factions, which Are but the fruits of pride and arrogance.
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And if we can grow, or cause by our example and gifts, other to grow in grace, let vs not with the Disciples, contend who shall bee chiefe and greatest.
And if we can grow, or cause by our Exampl and Gifts, other to grow in grace, let us not with the Disciples, contend who shall be chief and greatest.
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But we though we haue these gifts and the like to glorifie the giuer, and to restraine and hold our selues from this vaineglory,
But we though we have these Gifts and the like to Glorify the giver, and to restrain and hold our selves from this vainglory,
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yet wee gape for that by Satans deluding of vs (lamentable to behold) so that when wee haue not praise of men, (who should looke for that from God) if (I say) we cannot get that, we leaue off labouring and sit still:
yet we gape for that by Satan deluding of us (lamentable to behold) so that when we have not praise of men, (who should look for that from God) if (I say) we cannot get that, we leave off labouring and fit still:
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and for this very cause, some, as well in the ministery, as the people, doe part and breake off their fellowship one with another.
and for this very cause, Some, as well in the Ministry, as the people, do part and break off their fellowship one with Another.
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But of this see somwhat before, in the eighth verse of this Chapter.
But of this see somewhat before, in the eighth verse of this Chapter.
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and take before them the waters vnto Bethbarah, and Iordan.
and take before them the waters unto Bethbarah, and Iordan.
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Then all the men of Ephraim gathered together, and tooke the waters vnto Bethbarah and Iordan. Then all the men of Ephraim gathered together, and took the waters unto Bethbarah and Iordan.
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25. And they tooke two Princes of the Midianites, Oreb and Zeeb, and slew Oreb vpon the rocke Oreb,
25. And they took two Princes of the midianites, Oreb and Zeeb, and slew Oreb upon the rock Oreb,
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and slew Zeeb at the winepresse of Zeeb, and pursued the Midianites, and brought the heads of Oreb and Zeeb to Gedeon beyond Iordan. and slew Zeeb At the winepress of Zeeb, and pursued the midianites, and brought the Heads of Oreb and Zeeb to Gideon beyond Iordan.
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IN this verse the holy story sheweth, how Gedeon sent to all the inhabitants of mount Ephraim to meet with the Midianites,
IN this verse the holy story shows, how Gideon sent to all the inhabitants of mount Ephraim to meet with the midianites,
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and take vp the passages, where they went ouer the waters, euen to Bethbara or Bethabora, and Iordan.
and take up the passages, where they went over the waters, even to Bethbara or Bethabora, and Iordan.
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And the men of Ephraim did so.
And the men of Ephraim did so.
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And so hee made them partakers also of the honour of the victory, as he did the other tribes.
And so he made them partakers also of the honour of the victory, as he did the other tribes.
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This is the summe of this verse.
This is the sum of this verse.
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And to make our vse of it, it were to be wished, that we in this our age did as these did:
And to make our use of it, it were to be wished, that we in this our age did as these did:
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that in all ciuil actions religion did guide vs, that where helpe is needed, and required by one of another, that it were likewise willingly and readily performed;
that in all civil actions Religion did guide us, that where help is needed, and required by one of Another, that it were likewise willingly and readily performed;
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as namely in aiding the widowes and fatherlesse, the poore, and the oppressed
as namely in aiding the Widows and fatherless, the poor, and the oppressed
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And much more it were to be wished, that we were so ioyned together in the Church, that if there were any excellent and profitable matter begun, that we were willing to haue other coadiutors and fellow labourers to the finishing and perfiting of the same:
And much more it were to be wished, that we were so joined together in the Church, that if there were any excellent and profitable matter begun, that we were willing to have other coadjutors and fellow labourers to the finishing and perfiting of the same:
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but wee rather oft times (which is greatly to be lamented) and our sinnes iustly deseruing the same, doe hinder one another:
but we rather oft times (which is greatly to be lamented) and our Sins justly deserving the same, do hinder one Another:
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whereas both they ought to bee regarded, who haue a good mind to the worke of God,
whereas both they ought to be regarded, who have a good mind to the work of God,
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and doe labour in it, (though they bee not equall with some other,) euen for that which God hath inabled them,
and do labour in it, (though they be not equal with Some other,) even for that which God hath enabled them,
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and which they are fit to doe:
and which they Are fit to do:
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and also they in humility should reuerence their elders in gifts and yeeres, and be readier to learne of them, then to pearke ouer them.
and also they in humility should Reverence their Elders in Gifts and Years, and be Readier to Learn of them, then to park over them.
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Which sinne in the forwarder sort both of Ministers and people, and in the ancienter and younger sort of both, being suffered to grow for want of loue,
Which sin in the forwarder sort both of Ministers and people, and in the ancienter and younger sort of both, being suffered to grow for want of love,
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so that the one doth not his dutie toward the other, hath caused the Lord seuerely to punish it in both, that being diuided, they are thereby seebled,
so that the one does not his duty towards the other, hath caused the Lord severely to Punish it in both, that being divided, they Are thereby seebled,
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and the good which they did is hindred and crossed;
and the good which they did is hindered and crossed;
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and not only so, but also that is verified which Saint Paul writeth to the Galathians, that one biting and deuouring another, they be consumed one of another, at least, by a third sort,
and not only so, but also that is verified which Saint Paul Writeth to the Galatians, that one biting and devouring Another, they be consumed one of Another, At least, by a third sort,
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but yet through their fault and procuring. But of this I haue spoken in the first chapter.
but yet through their fault and procuring. But of this I have spoken in the First chapter.
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Ephraim tooke two Princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb: whose punishment by the iust iudgement of God was agreeable to their sinne.
Ephraim took two Princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb: whose punishment by the just judgement of God was agreeable to their sin.
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The one, namely Oreb, was slaine on a rocke and mountaine, called by the same name, Oreb: where they had constrained the people of God to hide themselues,
The one, namely Oreb, was slain on a rock and mountain, called by the same name, Oreb: where they had constrained the people of God to hide themselves,
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and where they had sought them to kill them The other, that is, Zeeb, was slaine at the threshing place or winepresse called Zeeb: for those places they spoiled of their victuals and famished them.
and where they had sought them to kill them The other, that is, Zeeb, was slain At the threshing place or winepress called Zeeb: for those places they spoiled of their victuals and famished them.
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Where it is manifest, that God forgetteth not, neither winketh at the cruelty of his enemies,
Where it is manifest, that God forgetteth not, neither winketh At the cruelty of his enemies,
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but in due time and place will pay them home, so that all that will, may see, that God hath not left them vnrecompenced.
but in due time and place will pay them home, so that all that will, may see, that God hath not left them unrecompensed.
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And that either with the same punishment as he did Adonibezek, or at the same time,
And that either with the same punishment as he did Adonibezek, or At the same time,
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as he did Iudas, who betraying his master to death, died first himselfe:
as he did Iudas, who betraying his master to death, died First himself:
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or as heere he did to Oreb and Zeeb, euen in the same place where they did the mischiefe:
or as Here he did to Oreb and Zeeb, even in the same place where they did the mischief:
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and as among vs the wilfull murtherers suffer, and are made spectacles by hanging in chaines, to all that passe by, neere the place where they committed the murthers:
and as among us the wilful murderers suffer, and Are made spectacles by hanging in chains, to all that pass by, near the place where they committed the murders:
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or if none of these waies hee punish them, yet some other such, that may be as a signe to all, that God will be reuenged on such as they be.
or if none of these ways he Punish them, yet Some other such, that may be as a Signen to all, that God will be revenged on such as they be.
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For why, as the blood of Abell, so doth theirs cry for vengeance:
For why, as the blood of Abel, so does theirs cry for vengeance:
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woe therefore to bloody persecutors, and cruell persons, for God and their sinne shall find them out.
woe Therefore to bloody persecutors, and cruel Persons, for God and their sin shall find them out.
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Therefore let them know this that fall into the hands of such, lest they should bee discouraged.
Therefore let them know this that fallen into the hands of such, lest they should be discouraged.
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And lest we should thinke that these Princes did but fight for themselues against the Israelites,
And lest we should think that these Princes did but fight for themselves against the Israelites,
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as in warre men doe, reade of their malice and cruelty, in the Psalme 83. But for Gods iust punishing of his enemies, according to their sin, I haue said enough in chapter 1. of this booke.
as in war men do, read of their malice and cruelty, in the Psalm 83. But for God's just punishing of his enemies, according to their since, I have said enough in chapter 1. of this book.
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THE FIFTIETH SERMON ON THE EIGHTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. Vers. 1. Then the men of Ephraim said vnto him:
THE FIFTIETH SERMON ON THE EIGHTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. Vers. 1. Then the men of Ephraim said unto him:
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why hast thou serued vs thus? that thou calledst vs not when thou wentest to fight with the Midianites:
why hast thou served us thus? that thou calledest us not when thou wentest to fight with the midianites:
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and they chode with him sharpely. and they chode with him sharply.
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and seeth what corruption they carry about them, by meanes whereof they cannot beare any great blessing,
and sees what corruption they carry about them, by means whereof they cannot bear any great blessing,
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or prosperity, without swelling, and pride;
or Prosperity, without swelling, and pride;
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2. To whom he said: what haue I now done, in comparison of you? Is not the gleaning of grapes of Ephraim better then the vintage of Abiezer? 3. God hath deliuered into your hands the Princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb:
2. To whom he said: what have I now done, in comparison of you? Is not the gleaning of grapes of Ephraim better then the vintage of Abiezer? 3. God hath Delivered into your hands the Princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb:
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and what was I able to doe in comparison of you? and when he had thus spoken their spirits abated towards him. and what was I able to do in comparison of you? and when he had thus spoken their spirits abated towards him.
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AFter the admirable victory that God gaue to Gedeon, as hath been largely shewed in the former Chapter,
After the admirable victory that God gave to Gideon, as hath been largely showed in the former Chapter,
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now in this followeth the pursuit of the rest of the Midianites by Gedeon; but first another thing by occasion of that victory, is heere set downe;
now in this follows the pursuit of the rest of the midianites by Gideon; but First Another thing by occasion of that victory, is Here Set down;
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and that is, the Ephraemites quarrelling with him.
and that is, the Ephraemites quarreling with him.
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The summe and parts of this Chapter (to ioyne them together as they may well and conueniently be) are these:
The sum and parts of this Chapter (to join them together as they may well and conveniently be) Are these:
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The first is, the contention of the Ephramites with Gedeon, for not calling them to the warre, to verse 4. The second point in this Chapter is, that the men of Succoth and Penuel denied victuall to Gedeon when hee pursued and followed after the rest of the enemies,
The First is, the contention of the Ephraimites with Gideon, for not calling them to the war, to verse 4. The second point in this Chapter is, that the men of Succoth and Penuel denied victual to Gideon when he pursued and followed After the rest of the enemies,
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and their punishment, together with the putting to death of the two Princes of the Midianites, Zeba and Zalmunna, to the 22. vers.
and their punishment, together with the putting to death of the two Princes of the midianites, Zeba and Zalmunna, to the 22. vers.
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The third containeth certaine perticulers concerning Gedeon, as the offering of the kingdome to him and his sonnes by the Israelites, and his refusing it:
The third Containeth certain particulars Concerning Gideon, as the offering of the Kingdom to him and his Sons by the Israelites, and his refusing it:
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and of Gedeons Ephod, and the danger that came thereby: whereto is to be added the sinne of Israel, to the end of the chapter.
and of Gedeons Ephod, and the danger that Come thereby: whereto is to be added the sin of Israel, to the end of the chapter.
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The first part of the Chapter.
The First part of the Chapter.
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TO begin with the first part, it is said, that the men of Ephraim contended sore with Gedeon, and fell out with him,
TO begin with the First part, it is said, that the men of Ephraim contended soar with Gideon, and fell out with him,
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for that he called them not to the battell against the Midianites, as appeareth in the first verse:
for that he called them not to the battle against the midianites, as appears in the First verse:
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whereto the milde answere of Gedeon is to bee marked, which is set downe in the second verse.
whereto the mild answer of Gideon is to be marked, which is Set down in the second verse.
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And thirdly, how they were appeased by it, as wee reade in the third. Of these let vs heare more perticularly as they lie in order.
And Thirdly, how they were appeased by it, as we read in the third. Of these let us hear more particularly as they lie in order.
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And heere first, some man might thinke it an vnseasonable accident that befell Gedeon euen in the chiefe spring of his glory;
And Here First, Some man might think it an unseasonable accident that befell Gideon even in the chief spring of his glory;
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I meane, that in the very necke of the victory should come vpon him such a crosse blow,
I mean, that in the very neck of the victory should come upon him such a cross blow,
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as to turne the solemnity and honour of his great acts, in subduing the Midianites into reproch and abasement.
as to turn the solemnity and honour of his great acts, in subduing the midianites into reproach and abasement.
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But the most wise God who best knoweth how to keepe his owne children in compasse,
But the most wise God who best Knoweth how to keep his own children in compass,
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he (I say) doth commonly so dispose of them, that with rare and speciall liftings vs,
he (I say) does commonly so dispose of them, that with rare and special liftings us,
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and heightenings of them, either in grace, wealth, honour, and successe, or the like, hee matcheth and mixeth some great coolings and buffetings of them, to keep them from falling dangerously, in so slppery a place as they stand in.
and heightenings of them, either in grace, wealth, honour, and success, or the like, he Matches and mixeth Some great coolings and buffetings of them, to keep them from falling dangerously, in so slppery a place as they stand in.
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Of Gedeon we cannot certainly say any thing to his iust reproofe in any grosse manner,
Of Gideon we cannot Certainly say any thing to his just reproof in any gross manner,
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but of great infirmities of his wee haue heard;
but of great infirmities of his we have herd;
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and therefore doubtlesse hee being a man) hee had that in him which might haue puffed him vp vpon so great successe,
and Therefore doubtless he being a man) he had that in him which might have puffed him up upon so great success,
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if God had not by this great and vnwelcome crosse, preuented it. So Iphta comming fresh from a great conquest, was suddenly quailed by his onely daughter.
if God had not by this great and unwelcome cross, prevented it. So Iphtha coming fresh from a great conquest, was suddenly quailed by his only daughter.
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And Iob in the middest of his flourishing and prosperous estate, heares all at once, of his children and substance destroyed and spoiled.
And Job in the midst of his flourishing and prosperous estate, hears all At once, of his children and substance destroyed and spoiled.
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Likewise Dauid had few victories, but the Lord sent him a cooler vpon them, the rebellion of Absolon, the cursing of Shemei, the insurrection of Sheba, the death of Ammon, the slaughter of Absolon; which (doubtlesse) were enough to purge out any superfluous humour which might rise vp in him,
Likewise David had few victories, but the Lord sent him a cooler upon them, the rebellion of Absalom, the cursing of Shimei, the insurrection of Sheba, the death of Ammon, the slaughter of Absalom; which (doubtless) were enough to purge out any superfluous humour which might rise up in him,
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and so to keepe him sober, temperate, and within holy compasse.
and so to keep him Sobrium, temperate, and within holy compass.
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It is not so strange that the Lord should thus physicke his seruants, being already surfeted with excessiue and sinfull abuse of their prosperity:
It is not so strange that the Lord should thus physic his Servants, being already surfeited with excessive and sinful abuse of their Prosperity:
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but it is his great mercy that he should so diet them with these potions, that they may preuent surfeting.
but it is his great mercy that he should so diet them with these potions, that they may prevent surfeiting.
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The reason is, because first it is the wisedome of the same Physitian to giue preseruatiues, as well as purgations.
The reason is, Because First it is the Wisdom of the same physician to give preservatives, as well as purgations.
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And againe, sinne is easilier kept out from entring, then thrust out of doores being once gotten in:
And again, sin is easilier kept out from entering, then thrust out of doors being once got in:
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which the Lord foreseeing, rather chooseth with a little hardship to the patient, then by violent and extreame courses, to preuent matter of disease rather then to heale the disease.
which the Lord Foreseeing, rather chooses with a little hardship to the patient, then by violent and extreme courses, to prevent matter of disease rather then to heal the disease.
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And the truth is, it is easier for a man to bee dieted then purged:
And the truth is, it is Easier for a man to be dieted then purged:
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I meane to beare an affliction which commeth before the spirit and conscience is wounded by a sinne,
I mean to bear an affliction which comes before the Spirit and conscience is wounded by a sin,
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then which followeth sin, as the deserued punishment of it.
then which follows since, as the deserved punishment of it.
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But for the point in hand, let vs by this first learne, what a leaud nature there is in vs, that wee cannot haue a little health and welfare,
But for the point in hand, let us by this First Learn, what a lewd nature there is in us, that we cannot have a little health and welfare,
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but presently we distemper our selues, so that wee must be faine to be physickt, lest wee should endanger our life:
but presently we distemper our selves, so that we must be feign to be Physicked, lest we should endanger our life:
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I meane, wee can enioy no good blessing, but we forget our selues, and cause the Lord to allay the sweetnesse of it with some bitternesse,
I mean, we can enjoy no good blessing, but we forget our selves, and cause the Lord to allay the sweetness of it with Some bitterness,
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except he will suffer vs to be turned quite ouer with it.
except he will suffer us to be turned quite over with it.
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Againe, when we enioy any blessing, let vs not measure the same by the pleasure and content which it giues our nature, (for euen in that is a sting which will secretly hurt vs) but by the sober, humble, and thankfull affection wherewith wee imbrace the blessing.
Again, when we enjoy any blessing, let us not measure the same by the pleasure and content which it gives our nature, (for even in that is a sting which will secretly hurt us) but by the Sobrium, humble, and thankful affection wherewith we embrace the blessing.
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And let vs know that then onely we enioy it in kind, and entier, otherwise by halues, and scarce that.
And let us know that then only we enjoy it in kind, and entire, otherwise by halves, and scarce that.
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And when we see that God sauceth our dainties with soure hearbs, let vs be thankfull to him,
And when we see that God sauceth our dainties with sour herbs, let us be thankful to him,
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and say, Lord I had else fed too much of this dish, till I had ouerlaid my stomacke,
and say, Lord I had Else fed too much of this dish, till I had overlaid my stomach,
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euen as children, who finding hony, eate too much of it;
even as children, who finding honey, eat too much of it;
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therefore blessed be thy name, who suffered me not to be sicke of it, rather then if thou shouldest let me alone,
Therefore blessed be thy name, who suffered me not to be sick of it, rather then if thou Shouldst let me alone,
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then I should bee prouoked to vomiting, which were worse.
then I should be provoked to vomiting, which were Worse.
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And this bee noted of the Lords ordering the action of these Ephramites, for Gedeons good.
And this be noted of the lords ordering the actium of these Ephraimites, for Gedeons good.
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Now yet these Ephramites shew many foule faults in this action of contending with their gouernour and deliuerer of them,
Now yet these Ephraimites show many foul Faults in this actium of contending with their governor and deliverer of them,
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as vnthankfulnes, expostulating with him without a cause & then their dissimulation, who faine themselues to haue been willing to haue gone to warre with him,
as unthankfulness, expostulating with him without a cause & then their dissimulation, who feign themselves to have been willing to have gone to war with him,
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and yet would not, when they might haue done:
and yet would not, when they might have done:
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and when did they this? euen when they saw the danger of the warre to bee past and ouer,
and when did they this? even when they saw the danger of the war to be past and over,
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and that now honour was giuen to Gedeon for that which he had done:
and that now honour was given to Gideon for that which he had done:
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whereas they had been as ready (if hee had lost the victory) to haue (much more) cast that in his teeth.
whereas they had been as ready (if he had lost the victory) to have (much more) cast that in his teeth.
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To prosecute these a little more particularly:
To prosecute these a little more particularly:
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their vnthankfulnesse first was great, and the iniurie which hee sustained thereby, who ought to haue been much honoured of them for his industry and labour,
their unthankfulness First was great, and the injury which he sustained thereby, who ought to have been much honoured of them for his industry and labour,
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and highly accounted off by them for the same:
and highly accounted off by them for the same:
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but if so be their vnthankfulnesse was so great towards him in this, what manner of behauiour (thinke wee) would they haue vsed if they had sustained any wrong or violence at his hands, who deale thus vndutifully,
but if so be their unthankfulness was so great towards him in this, what manner of behaviour (think we) would they have used if they had sustained any wrong or violence At his hands, who deal thus undutifully,
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one of whom being dead, had this vpbraiding epitaph engrauen, O vnthankfull countrey, thou shalt not so much as haue the honour of my bones.
one of whom being dead, had this upbraiding epitaph engraved, Oh unthankful country, thou shalt not so much as have the honour of my bones.
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nay rudely, and rebelliously with them, and yet hauing receiued so great a deliuerance by his meanes? and so picking matter of quarrell out of a good turne and benefit? But as we may note the vnthankfulnesse of men when yet they haue iust cause to shew the contrary duty, (as may be seene in many,
nay rudely, and rebelliously with them, and yet having received so great a deliverance by his means? and so picking matter of quarrel out of a good turn and benefit? But as we may note the unthankfulness of men when yet they have just cause to show the contrary duty, (as may be seen in many,
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and namely in Absolon to his father, whom when hee had deliuered from death iustly deserued, hee sought his fathers life,
and namely in Absalom to his father, whom when he had Delivered from death justly deserved, he sought his Father's life,
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and to get away his kingdome also from him:) so wee may by this vnkind recompence they gaue to Gedeon for the famous act that hee wrought for their ease and peace;
and to get away his Kingdom also from him:) so we may by this unkind recompense they gave to Gideon for the famous act that he wrought for their ease and peace;
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wee, I say, who shall gratifie men, may learne our duty thereby, and that is this, that we were not best,
we, I say, who shall gratify men, may Learn our duty thereby, and that is this, that we were not best,
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neither ought wee to looke for our reward and commendation for well doing any manner of way from men,
neither ought we to look for our reward and commendation for well doing any manner of Way from men,
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but to rest in this, that God knoweth our workes, and it is enough, that we are sure, that from him we shall receiue our reward:
but to rest in this, that God Knoweth our works, and it is enough, that we Are sure, that from him we shall receive our reward:
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according to the words of the Apostle, Be ye stedfast (my beloued brethren) and vnmoueable, alwaies abounding in the worke of the Lord,
according to the words of the Apostle, Be you steadfast (my Beloved brothers) and Unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,
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for as much as ye know that your labour is not in vaine in the Lord.
for as much as you know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
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But as for men, they oft times disgrace that which is well done of vs, and reuile, yea and hate vs for it:
But as for men, they oft times disgrace that which is well done of us, and revile, yea and hate us for it:
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as Eliab did Dauid, for shewing himselfe forward against Gods enemies the Philistims, and by name their great champion Goliah, for the which hee ought to haue been encouraged rather, and highly commended of him.
as Eliab did David, for showing himself forward against God's enemies the philistines, and by name their great champion Goliath, for the which he ought to have been encouraged rather, and highly commended of him.
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So Ioseph, who had preserued the land of Egypt both for the time of the famine, and long afterwards:
So Ioseph, who had preserved the land of Egypt both for the time of the famine, and long afterwards:
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yet of that King Pharaoh, who rose vp in the land some yeeres after; of him, I say, Ioseph was not knowne nor regarded:
yet of that King Pharaoh, who rose up in the land Some Years After; of him, I say, Ioseph was not known nor regarded:
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for so the text saith, There came another Pharaoh, who knew not Ioseph, though his welfare arose by and from him vnder God,
for so the text Says, There Come Another Pharaoh, who knew not Ioseph, though his welfare arose by and from him under God,
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as wel as his predecessors that liued before him did.
as well as his predecessors that lived before him did.
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But especially this was verified in our Sauiour Christ, who being the light of the Gentiles,
But especially this was verified in our Saviour christ, who being the Light of the Gentiles,
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and the glory of his people Israel, was for the vnthankfulnesse of the people, and their spitefull dealing against him, was faine, I say, to answere them thus:
and the glory of his people Israel, was for the unthankfulness of the people, and their spiteful dealing against him, was feign, I say, to answer them thus:
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Many good workes haue I done among you, for which of them doe you stone me? In Heathen stories we reade of the strange ingratitude of people to their victorious gouernours, especially Grecian and Romane: Many good works have I done among you, for which of them do you stone me? In Heathen stories we read of the strange ingratitude of people to their victorious Governors, especially Grecian and Roman:
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But that men liuing in the Church should shew such brutish ingratitude, who should beleeue it that sees it not? Moses, the conducter of the people out of Egypt, was neuer quiet from the conspiracy and murmurings of them against him.
But that men living in the Church should show such brutish ingratitude, who should believe it that sees it not? Moses, the Conductor of the people out of Egypt, was never quiet from the Conspiracy and murmurings of them against him.
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The Prophets and Apostles for their painfull prophesyings and trauels in preaching, what reward found they? So these Ephramites,
The prophets and Apostles for their painful prophesyings and travels in preaching, what reward found they? So these Ephraimites,
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how recompenced they Gedeon for his labour and paines? And the other Israelites also, looke in the end of his story.
how recompensed they Gideon for his labour and pains? And the other Israelites also, look in the end of his story.
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And so, if the worthy seruants of Christ in the magistracy and ministery, find the like greetings, courtesie, thankfulnesse, at their hands who should be their best fauourers and encouragers against their aduersaries,
And so, if the worthy Servants of christ in the magistracy and Ministry, find the like greetings, courtesy, thankfulness, At their hands who should be their best favourers and encouragers against their Adversaries,
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yea if they find the people whom they gouerne and teach and vpon whom they bestow their liues and strength (as the candle that giueth light till it die and goe out,) to requite them with small reuerence, lesse countenance or maintenance,
yea if they find the people whom they govern and teach and upon whom they bestow their lives and strength (as the candle that gives Light till it die and go out,) to requite them with small Reverence, less countenance or maintenance,
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and least of all with any fruit in true piety of their godly care and labour, in season,
and least of all with any fruit in true piety of their godly care and labour, in season,
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and out of season bestowed among them:
and out of season bestowed among them:
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what vse shall they make hereof? Shall they desist from their good beginnings, and giue them ouer to such as may bee like to teach them by fearing them, who would not learne it by loue, to make more account of them? No:
what use shall they make hereof? Shall they desist from their good beginnings, and give them over to such as may be like to teach them by fearing them, who would not Learn it by love, to make more account of them? No:
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but first let them looke vp to God, and acknowledge his iustice in so trying them,
but First let them look up to God, and acknowledge his Justice in so trying them,
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and punishing some sinne in them;
and punishing Some sin in them;
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and then answere themselues as the Prophet Esay: I haue laboured in vaine (to manward) but my reward is with God: and therfore I must not forsake my standing,
and then answer themselves as the Prophet Isaiah: I have laboured in vain (to manward) but my reward is with God: and Therefore I must not forsake my standing,
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nor leaue my calling, but hold out with courage and constancie vnto the end, but more fully of this in the story of Iephta.
nor leave my calling, but hold out with courage and constancy unto the end, but more Fully of this in the story of Jephtha.
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Now then the vse of this is, and so let vs take it, that we bee not discouraged from conscience and constancy in the seruice of God for the discourtesies,
Now then the use of this is, and so let us take it, that we be not discouraged from conscience and constancy in the service of God for the discourtesies,
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and ill dealing of men, for of God we are to looke for our reward. And yet I must say, that without especiall grace, it is hard to doe thus,
and ill dealing of men, for of God we Are to look for our reward. And yet I must say, that without especial grace, it is hard to do thus,
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and to rest contented with this, that God is a plentifull rewarder of all that seeke, and come to him;
and to rest contented with this, that God is a plentiful rewarder of all that seek, and come to him;
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and withall to beare the indignities that are offered vs of men.
and withal to bear the indignities that Are offered us of men.
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Secondly seeing the world dealeth thus vnkindly with Gods seruants, let their brethren that feare God, bee encouragers and comforters of them, that they may hold on in their good course:
Secondly seeing the world deals thus unkindly with God's Servants, let their brothers that Fear God, be encouragers and Comforters of them, that they may hold on in their good course:
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for they are but men, and therfore they haue need of encouragement, and their weakenesse requireth that they should bee so dealt with.
for they Are but men, and Therefore they have need of encouragement, and their weakness requires that they should be so dealt with.
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And let all such as liue in their places of Ministers or professors with any freedome this way, much more with a good liking and mutuall consent or encouragement, bee highly thankfull to God for such vnwonted fauours,
And let all such as live in their places of Ministers or professors with any freedom this Way, much more with a good liking and mutual consent or encouragement, be highly thankful to God for such unwonted favours,
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and friendly dealings of men with them, as knowing that it is not the portion which the most in the world find or enioy,
and friendly dealings of men with them, as knowing that it is not the portion which the most in the world find or enjoy,
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but a peculiar indulgence and fauour from God, which ought to stirre vp in them astonishment at Gods kindnesse to them therein, and not pride and insolencie.
but a peculiar indulgence and favour from God, which ought to stir up in them astonishment At God's kindness to them therein, and not pride and insolency.
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And for the sin I now speake of, let vs count this vnthankfulnesse, and the taking in ill part the good actions of Gods people, let vs (I say) count it for a bitter fruit of a naughty, proud,
And for the since I now speak of, let us count this unthankfulness, and the taking in ill part the good actions of God's people, let us (I say) count it for a bitter fruit of a naughty, proud,
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and cancred heart, wheresoeuer wee meete with it or behold it, and thereafter let them thinke of themselues, who shew and offer it.
and cankered heart, wheresoever we meet with it or behold it, and thereafter let them think of themselves, who show and offer it.
cc j-vvn n1, c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp pn31 cc vvb pn31, cc av vvb pno32 vvi pp-f px32, r-crq n1 cc vvi pn31.
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Now further note another of the faults of these Ephramites against Gedeon: and that is, that they enuied him for the honour he got by the victory.
Now further note Another of the Faults of these Ephraimites against Gideon: and that is, that they envied him for the honour he god by the victory.
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Whereby though they sustained no hurt, neither were the worse but the better, yet they could not beare it, that Gedeon should haue the glory of it:
Whereby though they sustained no hurt, neither were the Worse but the better, yet they could not bear it, that Gideon should have the glory of it:
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where we may see a foule property of enuie, and what it is. It is a greefe and sadnesse for the prosperity of other:
where we may see a foul property of envy, and what it is. It is a grief and sadness for the Prosperity of other:
c-crq pns12 vmb vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc r-crq pn31 vbz. pn31 vbz dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n-jn:
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and namely, of such as bee our equals. For the poore man enuieth not the King;
and namely, of such as bee our equals. For the poor man Envieth not the King;
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hee may bee grieued that he himselfe wanteth such good things as the King hath, but that is not enuie.
he may be grieved that he himself Wants such good things as the King hath, but that is not envy.
pns31 vmb vbi vvn cst pns31 px31 vvz d j n2 p-acp dt n1 vhz, cc-acp cst vbz xx n1.
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And by this we may note the difference betweene hatred and malice on the one side,
And by this we may note the difference between hatred and malice on the one side,
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and this enuie on the other:
and this envy on the other:
cc d n1 p-acp dt n-jn:
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to this end, as wee haue heard of the one, so we may in a word of the other.
to this end, as we have herd of the one, so we may in a word of the other.
p-acp d n1, c-acp pns12 vhb vvn pp-f dt crd, av pns12 vmb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn.
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Hatred therefore is a greefe conceiued against one for some cause, at least, as we thinke;
Hatred Therefore is a grief conceived against one for Some cause, At least, as we think;
n1 av vbz dt n1 vvd p-acp pi p-acp d n1, p-acp ds, c-acp pns12 vvb;
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as Ahab hated Micaiah, because hee did not prophesie good to him, but euill, as he tooke it,
as Ahab hated Micaiah, Because he did not prophesy good to him, but evil, as he took it,
c-acp np1 vvd np1, p-acp pns31 vdd xx vvi j p-acp pno31, cc-acp j-jn, c-acp pns31 vvd pn31,
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and the same appeareth also by the contrary, out of these words in holy Scripture: They hated me without a cause.
and the same appears also by the contrary, out of these words in holy Scripture: They hated me without a cause.
cc dt d vvz av p-acp dt n-jn, av pp-f d n2 p-acp j n1: pns32 vvd pno11 p-acp dt n1.
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And when I say, enuie is a greefe at our equals for any eminency, or prosperity that they haue aboue vs;
And when I say, envy is a grief At our equals for any eminency, or Prosperity that they have above us;
cc c-crq pns11 vvb, n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp po12 n2-jn p-acp d n1, cc n1 cst pns32 vhb p-acp pno12;
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Yea so cursed an humor is enuie, and so opposite to loue, that whereas hee who loues vnfainedly would part euen with the most precious iewell for the sake of that which it loueth:
Yea so cursed an humour is envy, and so opposite to love, that whereas he who loves unfeignedly would part even with the most precious jewel for the sake of that which it loves:
uh av vvd dt n1 vbz n1, cc av j-jn p-acp n1, cst cs pns31 r-crq vvz av-j vmd vvi av p-acp dt av-ds j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d r-crq pn31 vvz:
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I meane such as are in kindred, estate, yeeres, dignity, or in gifts like vs. And the cause of this enuie is not for that wee are troubled as though any hurt or danger were comming towards vs, from them whom we enuie, (for that is another affection, to wit, feare,) but for that through a cankred stomacke we cannot beare it, that such an one as is no better then our selues, should bee lifted vp so high,
I mean such as Are in kindred, estate, Years, dignity, or in Gifts like us And the cause of this envy is not for that we Are troubled as though any hurt or danger were coming towards us, from them whom we envy, (for that is Another affection, to wit, Fear,) but for that through a cankered stomach we cannot bear it, that such an one as is no better then our selves, should be lifted up so high,
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and commended so farre aboue vs. And is not this a cursed mind in vs, that wee cannot bee willing that another should fare well, we being neuer the worse,
and commended so Far above us And is not this a cursed mind in us, that we cannot be willing that Another should fare well, we being never the Worse,
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and that wee should haue an euill eye at that, for the which we should reioyce? for so Mary and Elizabeth did mutually reioyce one for the welfare and blessing of God to the other.
and that we should have an evil eye At that, for the which we should rejoice? for so Marry and Elizabeth did mutually rejoice one for the welfare and blessing of God to the other.
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And so much the more detestable is this affection, that whereas some other, being partly naturall,
And so much the more detestable is this affection, that whereas Some other, being partly natural,
cc av av-d dt av-dc j vbz d n1, cst cs d n-jn, vbg av j,
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nay bee taken in the good part, this is euer euill: for it is a meere corruption, and contrary to loue, for loue enuieth not:
nay be taken in the good part, this is ever evil: for it is a mere corruption, and contrary to love, for love Envieth not:
uh-x vbb vvn p-acp dt j n1, d vbz av j-jn: c-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1, cc j-jn pc-acp vvi, p-acp n1 vvz xx:
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and Paul more plainely forbiddeth it to the Galathians, where hee also sheweth the cause of it;
and Paul more plainly forbiddeth it to the Galatians, where he also shows the cause of it;
cc np1 av-dc av-j vvz pn31 p-acp dt np2, c-crq pns31 av vvz dt n1 pp-f pn31;
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namely, [ Desire of vaine-glory. ] For so he saith; be not desirous of vaine glory, prouoking one another, enuying one another.
namely, [ Desire of vainglory. ] For so he Says; be not desirous of vain glory, provoking one Another, envying one Another.
av, [ vvb pp-f n1. ] c-acp av pns31 vvz; vbb xx j pp-f j n1, vvg pi j-jn, vvg pi j-jn.
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Which heere is to be seene in the Ephramites, who desiring the glory of the victory themselues, did enuie Gedeon for it.
Which Here is to be seen in the Ephraimites, who desiring the glory of the victory themselves, did envy Gideon for it.
r-crq av vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt np2, r-crq vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 px32, vdd vvi np1 p-acp pn31.
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This affection sheweth it selfe in all such things, as we desire to excell in:
This affection shows it self in all such things, as we desire to excel in:
d n1 vvz pn31 n1 p-acp d d n2, c-acp pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp:
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yea in the best, euen the gifts of the spirit, for therein, we would haue none to be in account aboue vs:
yea in the best, even the Gifts of the Spirit, for therein, we would have none to be in account above us:
uh p-acp dt js, av-j dt n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp av, pns12 vmd vhi pix pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 p-acp pno12:
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as appeareth in them that preached Christ of enuie:
as appears in them that preached christ of envy:
c-acp vvz p-acp pno32 cst vvd np1 pp-f n1:
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and him that repined at his fellow, for that comming at the eleuenth houre, hee had his pennie as well as himselfe.
and him that repined At his fellow, for that coming At the Eleventh hour, he had his penny as well as himself.
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Now though we are not the worse for the prosperity of other, neither doth it diminish any thing from the good of our estate; Now though we Are not the Worse for the Prosperity of other, neither does it diminish any thing from the good of our estate;
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yet the enuious man thinketh, that the gifts that are in himselfe are darkened and blemished thereby,
yet the envious man Thinketh, that the Gifts that Are in himself Are darkened and blemished thereby,
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vnlesse he haue especial grace to abate and mortifie such thoughts.
unless he have especial grace to abate and mortify such thoughts.
cs pns31 vhb j n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n2.
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Therefore to aggrauate this sinne, know we, that as the enuious is sad by the prosperity of another,
Therefore to aggravate this sin, know we, that as the envious is sad by the Prosperity of Another,
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so (which is worse) he is made ioyfull by his disgrace and abasement: as the Pharisies were, in and for the crucifying of our Sauiour, and Iosephs brethren, when they had sold him.
so (which is Worse) he is made joyful by his disgrace and abasement: as the Pharisees were, in and for the crucifying of our Saviour, and Joseph's brothers, when they had sold him.
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the enuious person would willingly pull out one of his owne eyes, vpon condition he might lose both his, at whom he grudgeth.
the envious person would willingly pull out one of his own eyes, upon condition he might loose both his, At whom he grudgeth.
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So that not vnfitly Pauls speech of fornication may be applied to enuie: Other sinnes are without a man:
So that not unfitly Paul's speech of fornication may be applied to envy: Other Sins Are without a man:
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but the enuious sins against his owne body, and the health and prosperitie thereof:
but the envious Sins against his own body, and the health and Prosperity thereof:
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God iustly plaguing it in the kinde, in that whiles it pines at the eminencie of another, it reflecteth and beateth backe the hurt vpon it selfe,
God justly plaguing it in the kind, in that while it pines At the eminency of Another, it reflecteth and beats back the hurt upon it self,
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and feedeth vpon the most precious spirits of the soule and life, and consumeth them:
and feeds upon the most precious spirits of the soul and life, and consumeth them:
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seldome doing any harme to the other, while it fretteth out the very heart blood and bowels of it selfe.
seldom doing any harm to the other, while it fretteth out the very heart blood and bowels of it self.
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This enuie is remedied by shaming our selues for that wee cannot abide that our brethren should haue and doe good with Gods gifts to other:
This envy is remedied by shaming our selves for that we cannot abide that our brothers should have and do good with God's Gifts to other:
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considering also that thereby we hinder Gods glorie.
considering also that thereby we hinder God's glory.
vvg av cst av pns12 vvb ng1 n1.
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Also we shall loosen the rootes of this enuie, if we thinke meanely of our selues,
Also we shall loosen the roots of this envy, if we think meanly of our selves,
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and that God is onely wise, who denieth for iust cause, that vnto vs, wherewith he blesseth others.
and that God is only wise, who Denieth for just cause, that unto us, wherewith he Blesses Others.
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And thirdly, this shall helpe to weaken it, if wee consider that God hath rather deserued infinite thankes of vs,
And Thirdly, this shall help to weaken it, if we Consider that God hath rather deserved infinite thanks of us,
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for granting vs other blessings, which those (perhaps) may want, whom in other respects wee enuie, (for it is his great mercie that wee be not consumed) the one wee will not see, the other wee behold too much.
for granting us other blessings, which those (perhaps) may want, whom in other respects we envy, (for it is his great mercy that we be not consumed) the one we will not see, the other we behold too much.
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Whereas our eye seeth not the worse, because anothers seeth better:
Whereas our eye sees not the Worse, Because another's sees better:
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how much lesse if in another kinde we see as well? Doth the foote enuie the eye because it seeth,
how much less if in Another kind we see as well? Does the foot envy the eye Because it sees,
c-crq av-d av-dc cs p-acp j-jn n1 pns12 vvb c-acp av? vdz dt n1 vvb dt n1 c-acp pn31 vvz,
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or the eye the foote because it goeth? But of the contrarie vertue I spake before twice, in Gedeons souldiers,
or the eye the foot Because it Goes? But of the contrary virtue I spoke before twice, in Gedeons Soldiers,
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and Gedeons communicating with Nephtali and Ephraim the victorie.
and Gedeons communicating with Naphtali and Ephraim the victory.
cc np1 vvg p-acp np1 cc np1 dt n1.
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And because I now speake of the Ephramites, I thinke it not amisse to adde this of them, that their father Ephraim the younger being preferred by Iacob before the elder brother Manasse, the stocke and ofspring of them exalted themselues since from age to age,
And Because I now speak of the Ephraimites, I think it not amiss to add this of them, that their father Ephraim the younger being preferred by Iacob before the elder brother Manasseh, the stock and offspring of them exalted themselves since from age to age,
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and are noted for it oft times in the historie of the old Testament. As in Iosuah we reade:
and Are noted for it oft times in the history of the old Testament. As in Joshua we read:
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they among other, were discontented with their portion.
they among other, were discontented with their portion.
pns32 p-acp n-jn, vbdr vvn p-acp po32 n1.
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So in the twelfth of this booke, the posteritie of them contended with Iphia for not calling them with him to battell against the Ammonites after he had ouercome them:
So in the twelfth of this book, the posterity of them contended with Iphia for not calling them with him to battle against the Ammonites After he had overcome them:
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euen as these Ephramites did here with Gedeon. So Esau himselfe deadly hating his brother, deriued this sinne to his posteritie the Edomites,
even as these Ephraimites did Here with Gideon. So Esau himself deadly hating his brother, derived this sin to his posterity the Edomites,
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And hereby we may learne, what force some blemishes and corruptions in a stocke or kindred haue to infect almost the whole posteritie:
And hereby we may Learn, what force Some blemishes and corruptions in a stock or kindred have to infect almost the Whole posterity:
cc av pns12 vmb vvi, r-crq n1 d n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 vhb pc-acp vvi av dt j-jn n1:
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God iustly thus punishing the sinnes of the fathers vpon the children to many generations, punishing (I say) sinne with sinne.
God justly thus punishing the Sins of the Father's upon the children to many generations, punishing (I say) sin with sin.
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As for example, if a kindred bee proud, haughty, stomackful, boasters, giuen to adultery, hollownes of heart, flatterie, lying, mocking, stealing;
As for Exampl, if a kindred be proud, haughty, stomacful, boaster's, given to adultery, hollowness of heart, flattery, lying, mocking, stealing;
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the rest of the same stock, that are not guided by grace, are for the most part, such.
the rest of the same stock, that Are not guided by grace, Are for the most part, such.
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Euen as bodily diseases runne in the blood to the posteritie.
Eve as bodily diseases run in the blood to the posterity.
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And as wee see that a noble stocke stained with treason, may easiler be restored in blood ciuilly by the indulgence of the Prince,
And as we see that a noble stock stained with treason, may easiler be restored in blood civilly by the indulgence of the Prince,
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then reformed naturally and reduced to loyaltie and fidelitie:
then reformed naturally and reduced to loyalty and Fidis:
av vvd av-j cc vvn p-acp n1 cc n1:
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10983
so the truth is, the most forcible meane of all outward meanes is scarce able to expell this •eint: onely grace can doe it:
so the truth is, the most forcible mean of all outward means is scarce able to expel this •eint: only grace can do it:
av dt n1 vbz, dt av-ds j n1 pp-f d j n2 vbz av-j j pc-acp vvi d j: av-j n1 vmb vdi pn31:
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although euen grace it selfe often times can scarce roote it out so, but that some sprigs or other of the old stock will appeare,
although even grace it self often times can scarce root it out so, but that Some sprigs or other of the old stock will appear,
cs av n1 pn31 n1 av n2 vmb av-j vvi pn31 av av, cc-acp cst d n2 cc j-jn pp-f dt j n1 vmb vvi,
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when it is grafted in another stocke.
when it is grafted in Another stock.
c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp j-jn n1.
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And yet one thing more note in these Ephramites, namely, the slights, subtilties, doublenes and hollownes that lie hidden in mens hearts, till they haue occasion to shew them,
And yet one thing more note in these Ephraimites, namely, the slights, subtleties, doubleness and hollowness that lie hidden in men's hearts, till they have occasion to show them,
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10987
or grace to repent of them.
or grace to Repent of them.
cc n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f pno32.
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These would now seeme to haue had great iniurie that they were not called to the battell,
These would now seem to have had great injury that they were not called to the battle,
np1 vmd av vvi pc-acp vhi vhn j n1 cst pns32 vbdr xx vvn p-acp dt n1,
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whereas it was their owne sin that they went not, for they did forbeare for feare of danger,
whereas it was their own since that they went not, for they did forbear for Fear of danger,
cs pn31 vbds po32 d n1 cst pns32 vvd xx, c-acp pns32 vdd vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n1,
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& were willing to stand by (as it were) lying in the winde to waite for the issue.
& were willing to stand by (as it were) lying in the wind to wait for the issue.
cc vbdr j pc-acp vvi p-acp (c-acp pn31 vbdr) vvg p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1.
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So that if Gedeon and their brethren the Israelites that ioyned with him, had lost the day,
So that if Gideon and their brothers the Israelites that joined with him, had lost the day,
av cst cs np1 cc po32 n2 dt np2 cst vvd p-acp pno31, vhd vvn dt n1,
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then all the blame should haue bin laid vpon them by these Ephramites:
then all the blame should have been laid upon them by these Ephraimites:
cs d dt n1 vmd vhi vbn vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp d n2:
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but now they had got the victorie by Gods direction and blessing, they complaine on the other side, that they had iniurie thēselues,
but now they had god the victory by God's direction and blessing, they complain on the other side, that they had injury themselves,
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for that they were not (as they said) bidden to helpe in the battell.
for that they were not (as they said) bidden to help in the battle.
c-acp cst pns32 vbdr xx (c-acp pns32 vvd) vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1.
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10995
Wherein wee may behold deepe subtiltie and hypocrisie, and how farre all such are from simplicitie and plaine dealing, that according to the prouerbe, howsoeuer the world goe, they will saue one,
Wherein we may behold deep subtlety and hypocrisy, and how Far all such Are from simplicity and plain dealing, that according to the proverb, howsoever the world go, they will save one,
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and howsoeuer it fall out, they will prouide for themselues. Such a one was the harlot that pleaded before Salomon against her fellow:
and howsoever it fallen out, they will provide for themselves. Such a one was the harlot that pleaded before Solomon against her fellow:
cc c-acp pn31 vvb av, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp px32. d dt pi vbds dt n1 cst vvd p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1:
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nay as a staine, vtterly to be remoued and abandoned. And this is bad enough euen in ciuill dealings;
nay as a stain, utterly to be removed and abandoned. And this is bad enough even in civil dealings;
uh-x p-acp dt n1, av-j pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn. cc d vbz j av-d av p-acp j n2-vvg;
(71) chapter (DIV2)
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10997
and they in the twelfth of this book, where Iphta being set vpon by the Ammonites, he sought aide at the hands of the men of Ephraim,
and they in the twelfth of this book, where Iphtha being Set upon by the Ammonites, he sought aid At the hands of the men of Ephraim,
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and they would not help him:
and they would not help him:
cc pns32 vmd xx vvi pno31:
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and afterward, when he fighting against the Ammonites preuailed ouer them, the Ephramites came to make warre with him,
and afterwards, when he fighting against the Ammonites prevailed over them, the Ephraimites Come to make war with him,
cc av, c-crq pns31 vvg p-acp dt np2 vvd p-acp pno32, dt np2 vvd pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno31,
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because he called them not to goe with him against them.
Because he called them not to go with him against them.
c-acp pns31 vvd pno32 xx pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp pno32.
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A sinne now adaies in common practise, namely in bargaines, where gaine is not so certaine, there they play on both hands cunningly:
A sin now adais in Common practice, namely in bargains, where gain is not so certain, there they play on both hands cunningly:
dt n1 av av p-acp j n1, av p-acp n2, c-crq n1 vbz xx av j, a-acp pns32 vvb p-acp d n2 av-jn:
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for they will so couenant in generall and doubtfull manner, that if it hit and fall out well, it shal be a bargaine,
for they will so Covenant in general and doubtful manner, that if it hit and fallen out well, it shall be a bargain,
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and they will be readie to challenge and make claime of it, how slightly soeuer the couenant was made:
and they will be ready to challenge and make claim of it, how slightly soever the Covenant was made:
cc pns32 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi cc vvi n1 pp-f pn31, c-crq av-j av dt n1 vbds vvn:
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but if it fall out ill, and against them, then they picke a quarrell, and say, they meant not so as the other taketh it.
but if it fallen out ill, and against them, then they pick a quarrel, and say, they meant not so as the other Takes it.
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And therefore such will not make their bargaines plaine, nor their couenants sure and certaine, but slightly conclude, as though they agreed in one;
And Therefore such will not make their bargains plain, nor their Covenants sure and certain, but slightly conclude, as though they agreed in one;
cc av d vmb xx vvi po32 n2 j, ccx po32 n2 j cc j, cc-acp av-j vvi, c-acp cs pns32 vvd p-acp pi;
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11006
and depart one from another, breaking off with such like words: (we shall agree) vpon which vncertaine termes, let no man that loueth his peace, buy, sell,
and depart one from Another, breaking off with such like words: (we shall agree) upon which uncertain terms, let no man that loves his peace, buy, fell,
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11007
or deale (as this world goeth) except hee be willing to stand to the hardest,
or deal (as this world Goes) except he be willing to stand to the Hardest,
cc n1 (c-acp d n1 vvz) c-acp pns31 vbb j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt js,
(71) chapter (DIV2)
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11008
and to take all measure that shall be offered him, willingly.
and to take all measure that shall be offered him, willingly.
cc pc-acp vvi d n1 cst vmb vbi vvn pno31, av-j.
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11009
In partnership also, there are many secret and subtill deceiuings one of another, when yet all good shewes of equitie shall be seene,
In partnership also, there Are many secret and subtle deceivings one of Another, when yet all good shows of equity shall be seen,
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11010
and it selfe to the full pretended.
and it self to the full pretended.
cc pn31 n1 p-acp dt j j-vvn.
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11011
Like vnto these are all such as promise great friendship to a man, but if they perceiue their betters brooke not the person,
Like unto these Are all such as promise great friendship to a man, but if they perceive their betters brook not the person,
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(71) chapter (DIV2)
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11012
but frowne vpon them that shew any kindnesse to him, then they must, in a dishonest manner, finde some fault with him also, and alleage:
but frown upon them that show any kindness to him, then they must, in a dishonest manner, find Some fault with him also, and allege:
cc-acp vvb p-acp pno32 cst vvb d n1 p-acp pno31, cs pns32 vmb, p-acp dt j n1, vvb d n1 p-acp pno31 av, cc vvi:
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11013
that they cannot therefore shew him the kindnes, nor doe that for him, that they had promised.
that they cannot Therefore show him the kindness, nor doe that for him, that they had promised.
cst pns32 vmbx av vvi pno31 dt n1, ccx n1 cst p-acp pno31, cst pns32 vhd vvn.
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11014
Is this to prouide things honest before men? Is not such dealing apparent dishonestie? So in aduersitie and disgrace, right good men shall be iustled to the wall, who yet if they be againe restored to their former estate,
Is this to provide things honest before men? Is not such dealing apparent dishonesty? So in adversity and disgrace, right good men shall be justled to the wall, who yet if they be again restored to their former estate,
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11015
and accounted of, and in fauour with their betters, they shall be sought vnto and regarded, as Iphta was.
and accounted of, and in favour with their betters, they shall be sought unto and regarded, as Iphtha was.
cc vvn pp-f, cc p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2-j, pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp cc vvn, c-acp np1 vbds.
(71) chapter (DIV2)
813
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11016
In all these and the like, there is this dissembling to be seene, which was in these Ephramites:
In all these and the like, there is this dissembling to be seen, which was in these Ephraimites:
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(71) chapter (DIV2)
813
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11017
a manner of dealing contrarie to simplicitie and plainnesse, and from good Christians, as a maine blemish,
a manner of dealing contrary to simplicity and plainness, and from good Christians, as a main blemish,
dt n1 pp-f vvg n-jn p-acp n1 cc n1, cc p-acp j np1, c-acp dt j n1,
(71) chapter (DIV2)
813
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11019
but when it appeares in matter of religion, farre worse, and by infinite degrees to be detested,
but when it appears in matter of Religion, Far Worse, and by infinite Degrees to be detested,
cc-acp c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp n1 pp-f n1, av-j av-jc, cc p-acp j n2 pc-acp vbi vvn,
(71) chapter (DIV2)
813
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11020
whether it be shewed toward God or men.
whither it be showed towards God or men.
cs pn31 vbb vvn p-acp np1 cc n2.
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11021
I meane, when as in a subtill & politique manner, (not of feare and frailtie,
I mean, when as in a subtle & politic manner, (not of Fear and frailty,
pns11 vvb, c-crq c-acp p-acp dt j cc j n1, (xx pp-f n1 cc n1,
(71) chapter (DIV2)
813
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11022
for then it is not so grosse, though euill) men will abstaine, and conceale their affection to the Gospell, till they see whether the time bee like to fauour or frowne vpon them:
for then it is not so gross, though evil) men will abstain, and conceal their affection to the Gospel, till they see whither the time be like to favour or frown upon them:
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11023
in the meane while carrying such a darke and ambiguous countenance, that no man can tell what to make of them.
in the mean while carrying such a dark and ambiguous countenance, that no man can tell what to make of them.
p-acp dt j n1 vvg d dt j cc j n1, cst dx n1 vmb vvi r-crq pc-acp vvi pp-f pno32.
(71) chapter (DIV2)
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11024
And yet he that cannot carrie the matter thus, but plainly bewray his opinion and iudgement, is counted a foole, and shiftlesse person:
And yet he that cannot carry the matter thus, but plainly bewray his opinion and judgement, is counted a fool, and shiftless person:
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(71) chapter (DIV2)
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11025
as indeed hee is to the world-ward, if there were nothing else to be regarded.
as indeed he is to the worldward, if there were nothing Else to be regarded.
c-acp av pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1, cs pc-acp vbdr pix av pc-acp vbi vvn.
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11026
It is as possible to make a true cognizance for these temporizers, as a coate for the Moone:
It is as possible to make a true cognizance for these temporizers, as a coat for the Moon:
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11027
for they serue their belly, their ambition, their purse, and as these leade them, so they follow:
for they serve their belly, their ambition, their purse, and as these lead them, so they follow:
c-acp pns32 vvb po32 n1, po32 n1, po32 n1, cc c-acp d vvi pno32, av pns32 vvb:
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11028
God they serue none, for their religion is onely a stalking horse for them, to play their part the more cunningly till their turne be serued.
God they serve none, for their Religion is only a stalking horse for them, to play their part the more cunningly till their turn be served.
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11029
The same I say of the committing this sin toward men:
The same I say of the committing this since towards men:
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11030
what is more odious in a man, then when he shall promise, and pretend all loue and faithfulnes to his neighbour,
what is more odious in a man, then when he shall promise, and pretend all love and faithfulness to his neighbour,
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(71) chapter (DIV2)
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11031
and yet meane and intend no such thing, but practise the contrarie.
and yet mean and intend no such thing, but practise the contrary.
cc av j cc vvb dx d n1, cc-acp vvb dt n-jn.
(71) chapter (DIV2)
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11032
Now Gedeons milde answere followes to be considered which he maketh to this quarrell and expostulating of the Ephramites with him:
Now Gedeons mild answer follows to be considered which he makes to this quarrel and expostulating of the Ephraimites with him:
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(71) chapter (DIV2)
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11033
who if hee had answered their foolishnes with the like, and had giuen them as good as they brought, what a broile (thinke we) would there haue been betweene them? But in that hee did not defend his doing by answering that hee was strong enough of himselfe,
who if he had answered their foolishness with the like, and had given them as good as they brought, what a broil (think we) would there have been between them? But in that he did not defend his doing by answering that he was strong enough of himself,
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(71) chapter (DIV2)
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11034
and had no neede of their helpe, which had been like to prouoke them the more against him,
and had no need of their help, which had been like to provoke them the more against him,
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(71) chapter (DIV2)
814
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11035
neither commended his owne labour, care, and industrie, which they could not willingly haue heard,
neither commended his own labour, care, and industry, which they could not willingly have herd,
av-dx vvd po31 d n1, n1, cc n1, r-crq pns32 vmd xx av-j vhi vvn,
(71) chapter (DIV2)
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11036
neither yet did vnuizer them, by telling them, that they quarrelled without a cause against him, who had sought their helpe, nor any way exasperated them;
neither yet did vnuizer them, by telling them, that they quarreled without a cause against him, who had sought their help, nor any Way exasperated them;
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(71) chapter (DIV2)
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11037
but contrariwise, yeelded as much to them as with truth and good conscience hee might:
but contrariwise, yielded as much to them as with truth and good conscience he might:
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(71) chapter (DIV2)
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11038
neither did hee interpret their contentious words to come of bitter enuie, as they gaue him cause,
neither did he interpret their contentious words to come of bitter envy, as they gave him cause,
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(71) chapter (DIV2)
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11039
but rather hee hath left a most commendable example of a meeke and patient seruant of God,
but rather he hath left a most commendable Exampl of a meek and patient servant of God,
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(71) chapter (DIV2)
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11040
and respects all these of honest and lawfull emulation; it teacheth right worthie matter and doctrine vnto vs.
and respects all these of honest and lawful emulation; it Teaches right worthy matter and Doctrine unto us
cc vvz d d pp-f j cc j n1; pn31 vvz av-jn j-jn n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12
(71) chapter (DIV2)
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11041
Namely, how wee should deale with such as are insolent, contentious, fierie, and such as thinke,
Namely, how we should deal with such as Are insolent, contentious, fiery, and such as think,
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(71) chapter (DIV2)
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11042
though neuer so vntruly, that they haue wrong at our hands. And that is, that in such cases we must be well staied:
though never so untruly, that they have wrong At our hands. And that is, that in such cases we must be well stayed:
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11043
& see, that we giue men their ful due, to wit, not to crosse, prouoke,
& see, that we give men their full endue, to wit, not to cross, provoke,
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11044
and exasperate thē, but rather to seeme not to see the roote of bitternes that breaketh out of them,
and exasperate them, but rather to seem not to see the root of bitterness that breaks out of them,
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(71) chapter (DIV2)
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11045
but to containe our selues till a fitter time, (seeing they are not then in case to be told of it) and we are to make the best of euery thing, asswaging them with gentle answers, especially if we be but their equals or inferiours,
but to contain our selves till a fitter time, (seeing they Are not then in case to be told of it) and we Are to make the best of every thing, assuaging them with gentle answers, especially if we be but their equals or inferiors,
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and in one word, not to answere a foole according to his foolishnes, that is, to giue as ill measure as he bringeth;
and in one word, not to answer a fool according to his foolishness, that is, to give as ill measure as he brings;
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lest wee be like him, but to remember that which we are taught in another place of the Prouerbs,
lest we be like him, but to Remember that which we Are taught in Another place of the Proverbs,
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namely, that it is a mans glorie to cease from strife, and to consider and alwaies bearing this in minde, that he is better that can rule his owne heart,
namely, that it is a men glory to cease from strife, and to Consider and always bearing this in mind, that he is better that can Rule his own heart,
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then he that subdueth a citie.
then he that subdueth a City.
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For except we thus giue place to such, many euils are like to follow, and fall out against vs, in Church and Common-wealth, in familie,
For except we thus give place to such, many evils Are like to follow, and fallen out against us, in Church and Commonwealth, in family,
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and in the course of our life, which yet hereby may, and will (no doubt) for the most part, bee auoided,
and in the course of our life, which yet hereby may, and will (no doubt) for the most part, be avoided,
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or at least wise bee smaller and fewer.
or At least wise be smaller and fewer.
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Therefore let the yonger sort herein learne to yeeld to their elders, and the inferiours to their betters,
Therefore let the younger sort herein Learn to yield to their Elders, and the inferiors to their betters,
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though they deale not with them as they ought and should, seeing wee see here that Gedeon and afterward Iphta being superiours, did forbeare to deale with their inferiours,
though they deal not with them as they ought and should, seeing we see Here that Gideon and afterwards Iphtha being superiors, did forbear to deal with their inferiors,
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as they might haue done, and were iustly prouoked to doe.
as they might have done, and were justly provoked to do.
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Yea, and let one learne and take out this lesson toward another, after the manner that I haue set downe,
Yea, and let one Learn and take out this Lesson towards Another, After the manner that I have Set down,
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as husbands, wiues, masters, seruants, and other, that peace with holinesse may be preserued among them.
as Husbands, wives, Masters, Servants, and other, that peace with holiness may be preserved among them.
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And yet who is he that sheweth foorth this meeknesse and wisedome? But (as is to bee seene in the common iarrings and quarrels of men) the most count it their glorie (and boast of it afterward) when their words bee fierce and more stinging then their fellowes, And yet who is he that shows forth this meekness and Wisdom? But (as is to be seen in the Common jarrings and quarrels of men) the most count it their glory (and boast of it afterwards) when their words be fierce and more stinging then their Fellows,
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and come out of a furnace seuen times hotter then his? What (saith he) did he thinke I would turne my face for him,
and come out of a furnace seuen times hotter then his? What (Says he) did he think I would turn my face for him,
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yea tenne for one, I spared him not a whit. Loe, how fooles some out the froth of their owne shame.
yea tenne for one, I spared him not a whit. Loe, how Fools Some out the froth of their own shame.
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Whereas Salomon shewes them their faces in a glasse who doe so, when he saith:
Whereas Solomon shows them their faces in a glass who do so, when he Says:
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An angrie man stirs vp strife, and multiplieth transgression, Prou. 29. It were indeed an honour for a man to depart, an angry man stirs up strife, and multiplieth Transgression, Prou. 29. It were indeed an honour for a man to depart,
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and say, I see he was not in frame to be answered with angrie words, I therefore durst not striue to outshoote the diuell (as it were) in his owne bow.
and say, I see he was not in frame to be answered with angry words, I Therefore durst not strive to outshoot the Devil (as it were) in his own bow.
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That which hee thinkes be commeth him, I count it my reproch, who professe to fight against my corrupt nature.
That which he thinks be comes him, I count it my reproach, who profess to fight against my corrupt nature.
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Therefore let the dead burie the dead, I meane, they that be fit for nothing else, let them giue taunt for taunt,
Therefore let the dead bury the dead, I mean, they that be fit for nothing Else, let them give taunt for taunt,
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and scorne for scorne, (they are free from righteousnesse, and bondmen to their owne lusts) but I haue learned rather to repay good for euill, then euill.
and scorn for scorn, (they Are free from righteousness, and bondmen to their own Lustiest) but I have learned rather to repay good for evil, then evil.
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But yet this is not so to be taken, as though in all things we ought to yeeld to froward and peeuish persons,
But yet this is not so to be taken, as though in all things we ought to yield to froward and peevish Persons,
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but in our owne priuate cases onely, and when we lawfully may, but in no cases or matters that are contrarie to Gods will, or preiuditiall to his honour.
but in our own private cases only, and when we lawfully may, but in no cases or matters that Are contrary to God's will, or preiuditiall to his honour.
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As for example, if these Ephramites would haue set vp Baals altar againe, it had in no sort been tollerable that Gedeon should haue borne it at their hands, much lesse haue yeelded to them,
As for Exampl, if these Ephraimites would have Set up Baal's altar again, it had in no sort been tolerable that Gideon should have born it At their hands, much less have yielded to them,
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or we in any such thing. And this be noted by his answer.
or we in any such thing. And this be noted by his answer.
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A worthie example whereof wee haue in Paul, who resisted Peter and gaue him no place in the point of collusion with the Iewes.
A worthy Exampl whereof we have in Paul, who resisted Peter and gave him no place in the point of collusion with the Iewes.
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Now followeth the fruite of that his meeke and milde answere vnto them, to wit, that their anger was thereby alaied, which agreeth well with that of Salomon in the Prouerbs:
Now follows the fruit of that his meek and mild answer unto them, to wit, that their anger was thereby alaied, which agreeth well with that of Solomon in the Proverbs:
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A milde answere putteth away anger: and againe, A meeke tongue breaketh bands. The second blow makes the fray, as the prouerbe saith. The reason thereof is double: A mild answer putteth away anger: and again, A meek tongue breaks bans. The second blow makes the fray, as the proverb Says. The reason thereof is double:
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First, because wrath wanteth matter to worke vpon, if it be not opposed. Secondly, meeknesse shameth anger, euen as humilitie makes pride to hang downe the head.
First, Because wrath Wants matter to work upon, if it be not opposed. Secondly, meekness shameth anger, even as humility makes pride to hang down the head.
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And he must be some odde man for rage and fiercenes, who is otherwise.
And he must be Some odd man for rage and fierceness, who is otherwise.
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Thus Dauid by Abigails mildnes, was staied from the bloodie attempt which Nabals boysterous roughnes prouoked him vnto.
Thus David by Abigails mildness, was stayed from the bloody attempt which Nabals boisterous roughness provoked him unto.
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Such a grace is this meeknes and mildnes, that Christ pronounceth them blessed that haue them.
Such a grace is this meekness and mildness, that christ pronounceth them blessed that have them.
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so a man keepe his measure, and vnder colour of resisting sin in another, disobey not God.
so a man keep his measure, and under colour of resisting since in Another, disobey not God.
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He wils vs to learne of him to be meeke: who, as the lambe before the shearer, so opened hee not his mouth.
He wills us to Learn of him to be meek: who, as the lamb before the shearer, so opened he not his Mouth.
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Thereby Abraham preuailed with Lot: and Moses so excelled in this vertue, that he was said to be the meekest man vpon earth.
Thereby Abraham prevailed with Lot: and Moses so excelled in this virtue, that he was said to be the Meekest man upon earth.
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Contraries are cured by contraries, as wee know, and Physitians cure not hot agues by inflaming, but by asswaging:
Contraries Are cured by contraries, as we know, and Physicians cure not hight Fevers by Inflaming, but by assuaging:
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the skilfull Fencer doth scape many a blow, and foile his aduersarie by declining and giuing backe,
the skilful Fencer does escape many a blow, and foil his adversary by declining and giving back,
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and not by opposing his body or weapon vnto it. Cannon shot batters downe castles and walls, which yeeld not:
and not by opposing his body or weapon unto it. Cannon shot batters down Castles and walls, which yield not:
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but rebound from the soft packe of wooll, that giues place and resists not.
but rebound from the soft pack of wool, that gives place and resists not.
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The lightning passeth by slight and slender obiects, but consumes and deuoures the solid and well compact substances.
The lightning passes by slight and slender objects, but consumes and devours the solid and well compact substances.
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And so all that haue experience may see, what fruite wee might reape of this yeelding,
And so all that have experience may see, what fruit we might reap of this yielding,
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and what a good name and report (which is better then siluer) it would bring to vs,
and what a good name and report (which is better then silver) it would bring to us,
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as by the scripture now cited, appeares, beside many other worthie fruites, if we did regard to practise it.
as by the scripture now cited, appears, beside many other worthy fruits, if we did regard to practise it.
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Yea doubtlesse, and by this meanes wee might euen open the mouth of our hottest aduersarie, (when his heate is ouer) to commend vs,
Yea doubtless, and by this means we might even open the Mouth of our hottest adversary, (when his heat is over) to commend us,
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and confesse his owne folly, and our great wisedom, in stopping much sinne thereby, and so he might learne meeknes of vs,
and confess his own folly, and our great Wisdom, in stopping much sin thereby, and so he might Learn meekness of us,
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as Dauid blessed Abigaile. But now meane and inferiour persons will not stoope an inch, no not to that equanimitie, wherewith great and worthie personages haue been furnished.
as David blessed Abigail. But now mean and inferior Persons will not stoop an inch, no not to that equanimity, wherewith great and worthy Personages have been furnished.
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The wife oft times shall bee found iustly conuicted of the crontrary fault of shrewishnes and snappishnes:
The wife oft times shall be found justly convicted of the crontrary fault of shrewishnes and snappishnes:
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the seruant stout and sturdie will giue no place to his master, few will learne this meeknes.
the servant stout and sturdy will give no place to his master, few will Learn this meekness.
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Which causeth them to finde the like that they offer to other: euen rough, currish, and vnkinde dealing, which filleth the world with contention and vnquietnes.
Which Causes them to find the like that they offer to other: even rough, currish, and unkind dealing, which fills the world with contention and unquietness.
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Whereto I grant there are many prouocations, but we must obey the Lord in this, that wee should shew all meeknes vnto all men.
Whereto I grant there Are many provocations, but we must obey the Lord in this, that we should show all meekness unto all men.
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But some will say, That it booteth them not to vse meeknes either in words or deedes toward such as are vnreasonable persons, who the gentlier they be entreated, the more they play vpon the aduantage, and insult ouer others:
But Some will say, That it boots them not to use meekness either in words or Deeds towards such as Are unreasonable Persons, who the gentlier they be entreated, the more they play upon the advantage, and insult over Others:
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yea the yeelding to their furie, is the incencing of them, and addeth oile to the flame. I answere:
yea the yielding to their fury, is the incencing of them, and adds oil to the flame. I answer:
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Roughnes towards such bad and base natures is more meete, then kindnes:
Roughness towards such bad and base nature's is more meet, then kindness:
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But if the persons be such as we cannot safely so controll (though lawfully) let vs say with that good Prophet:
But if the Persons be such as we cannot safely so control (though lawfully) let us say with that good Prophet:
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The Lord see it and iudge, and the Lord rebuke them. The Lord see it and judge, and the Lord rebuke them.
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Assure we our selues, God hath waies enow to hamper and tame such wolues and tygers.
Assure we our selves, God hath ways enough to hamper and tame such wolves and tigers.
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Iulian vsed to scoffe at the Christians thus, Oh your Master Iesus of Galilie bids you turne the other cheeke to him that smites you, &c. but God made him yeeld, and say:Iulian used to scoff At the Christians thus, O your Master Iesus of Galilee bids you turn the other cheek to him that smites you, etc. but God made him yield, and say:
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Thou art too hard for me, and hast gotten the vpper hand, O thou Galilean. Thou art too hard for me, and hast got the upper hand, Oh thou Galilean.
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And what was the end of him who pluckt his fellow by the throte, and would not heare his meeke plea? Such is the end of all rough, boisterous, and proud spirits.
And what was the end of him who plucked his fellow by the throat, and would not hear his meek plea? Such is the end of all rough, boisterous, and proud spirits.
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But so much shall suffice for this time.
But so much shall suffice for this time.
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THE FIFTIE ONE SERMON ON THE EIGHTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE FIFTIE ONE SERMON ON THE EIGHTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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The second part of the Chapter. Vers. 4. And Gedeon came to Iordan to passe ouer, hee and the three hundred men that were with him wearte, yet pursuing them.
The second part of the Chapter. Vers. 4. And Gideon Come to Iordan to pass over, he and the three hundred men that were with him wearte, yet pursuing them.
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5. And he said to the men of Succoth:
5. And he said to the men of Succoth:
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Giue I pray you morsels of bread vnto the people that follow mee (for they be wearie) that I may follow after Zebah and Zalmunna Kings of Midian. Give I pray you morsels of bred unto the people that follow me (for they be weary) that I may follow After Zebah and Zalmunna Kings of Midian.
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6. And the Princes of Succoth said:
6. And the Princes of Succoth said:
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Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna, now in thine hands, that we should giue bread vnto thine army? 7 Gedeon then said: Therefore when the Lord hath deliuered Zebah and Zalmunna into mine hand, I will teare your flesh with thornes of the wildernesse, and with briers. are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna, now in thine hands, that we should give bred unto thine army? 7 Gideon then said: Therefore when the Lord hath Delivered Zebah and Zalmunna into mine hand, I will tear your Flesh with thorns of the Wilderness, and with briers.
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8. And he went vp from thence to Penuel, and spake vnto them likewise, and the men of Penuel answered him,
8. And he went up from thence to Penuel, and spoke unto them likewise, and the men of Penuel answered him,
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as the men of Succoth answered. as the men of Succoth answered.
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9. And he said also to the men of Penuel, when I come againe in peace, I will break downe this tower.
9. And he said also to the men of Penuel, when I come again in peace, I will break down this tower.
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10. Now Zebah and Zalmunna were in Karkor, and their hosts with them, about fifteene thousand, all that were left of all the hosts of them of the East:
10. Now Zebah and Zalmunna were in Karkor, and their hosts with them, about fifteene thousand, all that were left of all the hosts of them of the East:
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for there were slaine an hundred and twenty thousand men that drew swords. for there were slain an hundred and twenty thousand men that drew swords.
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11. And Gedeon went through them that dwelt in Tabernacles on the East side of Nobah and Iogbehah, and smote the host; for the host was carelesse.
11. And Gideon went through them that dwelled in Tabernacles on the East side of Nobah and Iogbehah, and smote the host; for the host was careless.
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12. And when Zebah and Zalmunna fled, hee followed after them, and tooke the two Kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and discomfited all the host.
12. And when Zebah and Zalmunna fled, he followed After them, and took the two Kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and discomfited all the host.
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13. So Gedeon the sonne of Ioash returned from battell, the sunne being yet hie.
13. So Gideon the son of Joash returned from battle, the sun being yet high.
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IN this second part of the Chapter, the holy story, (after the former digression of the Ephramites contending with Gedeon) proceedeth orderly to set downe the end of the battell what it was, namely this:
IN this second part of the Chapter, the holy story, (After the former digression of the Ephraimites contending with Gideon) Proceedeth orderly to Set down the end of the battle what it was, namely this:
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that when the Midianites and they of the East, had slaine one another, the rest that remained fled away, that is, fifteene thousand men:
that when the midianites and they of the East, had slain one Another, the rest that remained fled away, that is, fifteene thousand men:
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and Gedeon pursued them ouer Iordan.
and Gideon pursued them over Iordan.
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And his three hundred men being wearie and faint, hauing laboured all night, he comming to Succoth, the city of Succoth, I meane which was in the tribe of Gad, (for there was another place called Succoth in the desert, mentioned in the 6. of Numbers,) and of them hee asked somewhat to refresh his souldiers.
And his three hundred men being weary and faint, having laboured all night, he coming to Succoth, the City of Succoth, I mean which was in the tribe of Gad, (for there was Another place called Succoth in the desert, mentioned in the 6. of Numbers,) and of them he asked somewhat to refresh his Soldiers.
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The men of Succoth who should haue helped, and gone with him to pursue the Midianites, being Israelites and neighbours, most vnkindly denied to giue them their brethren so much as bread, but answered Gedeon contemptuously.
The men of Succoth who should have helped, and gone with him to pursue the midianites, being Israelites and neighbours, most unkindly denied to give them their brothers so much as bred, but answered Gideon contemptuously.
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For the which cause hee threatned them, when he should returne with the victory, which hee nothing doubted of, (and so he tels them) to deale with them thereafter,
For the which cause he threatened them, when he should return with the victory, which he nothing doubted of, (and so he tells them) to deal with them thereafter,
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euen to teare their flesh with the briers of the wildernesse.
even to tear their Flesh with the briers of the Wilderness.
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Heere in that Gedeon followed after these fifteene thousand of the Midianites that escaped, when the greatest number of them were slaine already, he shewed his wisdome and godly care that he had in preuenting euill and danger, that might haue come vpon the people afterward.
Here in that Gideon followed After these fifteene thousand of the midianites that escaped, when the greatest number of them were slain already, he showed his Wisdom and godly care that he had in preventing evil and danger, that might have come upon the people afterwards.
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For those fifteen thousand, if they had been suffered to runne away without his pursuing of them, they might,
For those fifteen thousand, if they had been suffered to run away without his pursuing of them, they might,
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and (no doubt) would haue renued their power, and haue come against them againe afresh, which yet now Gedeon wisely preuented.
and (no doubt) would have renewed their power, and have come against them again afresh, which yet now Gideon wisely prevented.
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Which teacheth vs a singular good lesson, that when wee haue well discharged a dutie enioyned vs, as Gedeon had done;
Which Teaches us a singular good Lesson, that when we have well discharged a duty enjoined us, as Gideon had done;
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yet that this is not all;
yet that this is not all;
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but we ought to labour to hold that which we haue receiued, and wisely as we may, to preuent whatsoeuer might stand vp in our way to frustrate the same, (and so cause vs to lose all our former labour,
but we ought to labour to hold that which we have received, and wisely as we may, to prevent whatsoever might stand up in our Way to frustrate the same, (and so cause us to loose all our former labour,
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and the fruit of our hope:) euen as Gedeon did heere in pursuing them that were fled of the Midianites.
and the fruit of our hope:) even as Gideon did Here in pursuing them that were fled of the midianites.
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The instances wherein this might bee laid out, are innumerable: I will onely alleage two or three briefly.
The instances wherein this might be laid out, Are innumerable: I will only allege two or three briefly.
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As if a man should enter league of sound friendship with another neuer so strongly and entirely,
As if a man should enter league of found friendship with Another never so strongly and entirely,
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and in most solemne manner, (as Dauid and Ionathan did betwixt themselues) whereby one doth repose himselfe and rest vpon the other:
and in most solemn manner, (as David and Ionathan did betwixt themselves) whereby one does repose himself and rest upon the other:
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and confirme and strengthen it, against all that might annoy or breake it off, there wil fal out so many occasions as will weaken,
and confirm and strengthen it, against all that might annoy or break it off, there will fall out so many occasions as will weaken,
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yea and make it vtterly void.
yea and make it utterly void.
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Also such reports will be carried to and fro betwixt them, through absence one from another,
Also such reports will be carried to and from betwixt them, through absence one from Another,
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and such strangenesse will arise thereby, but especially such conceits, tetchines, taking things in ill part, and rash iudgings:
and such strangeness will arise thereby, but especially such conceits, tetchines, taking things in ill part, and rash iudgings:
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that the former kindnesse will be forgotten, and the league which was so soundly made, as if it had neuer been, will be broken off.
that the former kindness will be forgotten, and the league which was so soundly made, as if it had never been, will be broken off.
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And let this which I say bee vnderstood of the couenant that is made in marriage it selfe,
And let this which I say be understood of the Covenant that is made in marriage it self,
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so farre as these things now mentioned, may fall out therein;
so Far as these things now mentioned, may fallen out therein;
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so that testimonies of true loue mutually declared, euen betwixt couples, had need to be daily shewed in stead of renuing of their couenant,
so that testimonies of true love mutually declared, even betwixt couples, had need to be daily showed in stead of renewing of their Covenant,
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or else their loue will fall to the ground.
or Else their love will fallen to the ground.
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Also to passe to another instance, if a man (yea let him bee a good man) entring into the affaires of this world,
Also to pass to Another instance, if a man (yea let him be a good man) entering into the affairs of this world,
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and disliking the bad courses which are taken by men commonly to get wealth, doe purpose against them all,
and disliking the bad courses which Are taken by men commonly to get wealth, do purpose against them all,
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and that heartily, and dislike the same, yet let him not look daily to performe that which he hath purposed,
and that heartily, and dislike the same, yet let him not look daily to perform that which he hath purposed,
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and stand firme therein, let him not watch and pray against all prouocations to the contrary,
and stand firm therein, let him not watch and pray against all provocations to the contrary,
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and disgrace in his owne eyes all vnlawfull courses and dealings which may bring in commodity,
and disgrace in his own eyes all unlawful courses and dealings which may bring in commodity,
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and contemne filthie gaine, and feare danger to his soule by his vsuall and many dealings in the world, (yea though they be lawfull) let him not (I say) thus go to worke,
and contemn filthy gain, and Fear danger to his soul by his usual and many dealings in the world, (yea though they be lawful) let him not (I say) thus go to work,
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and looke to himselfe, he is (without question) like to grow to the same point that the most are at, to wit, to become a worldly minded man,
and look to himself, he is (without question) like to grow to the same point that the most Are At, to wit, to become a worldly minded man,
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as the most are, and drowne his religion in earthlinesse.
as the most Are, and drown his Religion in earthliness.
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And the same I say of him, who in his sicknes hath made many great promises to amend his life, (if he recouer) and neuer to liue so badly afterward, as he had done before:
And the same I say of him, who in his sickness hath made many great promises to amend his life, (if he recover) and never to live so badly afterwards, as he had done before:
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I say, if hee renue not his couenant with the Lord from day to day, remembring and considering to whom he made that promise, and in what earnest maner:
I say, if he renew not his Covenant with the Lord from day to day, remembering and considering to whom he made that promise, and in what earnest manner:
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this man shall reuolt from his good mind, and fall to his old byas againe. For though he hath purposed with Dauid, yea and sworne;
this man shall revolt from his good mind, and fallen to his old bias again. For though he hath purposed with David, yea and sworn;
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as appeareth in Sam. 21. Ionathan and the people with him, were euen readie to faint,
as appears in Sam. 21. Ionathan and the people with him, were even ready to faint,
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yet shall he not with him keepe his righteous iudgements: for he hath neglected his care, and therefore he faileth of his purpose.
yet shall he not with him keep his righteous Judgments: for he hath neglected his care, and Therefore he Faileth of his purpose.
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For as he who keepeth not an house in reparation, when there is a small breach, must be at a pounds charge, where a shilling would haue serued,
For as he who Keepeth not an house in reparation, when there is a small breach, must be At a pounds charge, where a shilling would have served,
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if it had bin taken in hand in time:
if it had been taken in hand in time:
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so wracke and ruine shall befall him in his good purposes, who doe not looke daily and carefully to the maintaining of them.
so wrack and ruin shall befall him in his good Purposes, who do not look daily and carefully to the maintaining of them.
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And by this that hath been said of the point in hand, we may iudge of all other instances, that when we haue done our duties well,
And by this that hath been said of the point in hand, we may judge of all other instances, that when we have done our duties well,
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as Gedeon did heere, yet if we do not with him preuent after dangers, wee lose the fruit and hope of our former labours.
as Gideon did Here, yet if we do not with him prevent After dangers, we loose the fruit and hope of our former labours.
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All this that I haue said of this matter is the better to be marked,
All this that I have said of this matter is the better to be marked,
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because such care from thing to thing in our liues, is the vpholding of the practise of Christianitie.
Because such care from thing to thing in our lives, is the upholding of the practice of Christianity.
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More of this point I haue said vpon the like occasion before in chap 7. vers. 23.
More of this point I have said upon the like occasion before in chap 7. vers. 23.
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Another thing here in Gedeon is worth the marking, that he followed after the rest of the Midianites,
another thing Here in Gideon is worth the marking, that he followed After the rest of the midianites,
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whereas he might haue bin like to haue neglected that worke, as needfull as it was,
whereas he might have been like to have neglected that work, as needful as it was,
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and to haue been reuenged vpon the Ephramites, who had so vniustly prouoked him, (and so hee would haue done, no doubt,
and to have been revenged upon the Ephraimites, who had so unjustly provoked him, (and so he would have done, no doubt,
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if he had been an hot and hastie man, giuen to his appetite) and to follow priuate affection,
if he had been an hight and hasty man, given to his appetite) and to follow private affection,
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as most men are giuen to doe.
as most men Are given to do.
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But he counted it a smaller matter to crosse his owne corrupt nature, then to leaue the pursuing of the common enemie.
But he counted it a smaller matter to cross his own corrupt nature, then to leave the pursuing of the Common enemy.
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Where wee are taught, that if wee may haue peace in the land, (as Gedeon sought by vanquishing them that remained of the Midianites and were fled;) for the obtaining of it, we ought by all meanes to maintaine peace priuately at home with our neighbours,
Where we Are taught, that if we may have peace in the land, (as Gideon sought by vanquishing them that remained of the midianites and were fled;) for the obtaining of it, we ought by all means to maintain peace privately At home with our neighbours,
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yea and gladly take all occasions to the procuring thereof, as Gedeon did with the Ephramites.
yea and gladly take all occasions to the procuring thereof, as Gideon did with the Ephraimites.
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The reason is, for that the maintaining of peace and agreement at home in priuat, requireth neither losse of our liues, goods,
The reason is, for that the maintaining of peace and agreement At home in private, requires neither loss of our lives, goods,
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or religion, but onely of our will and corrupt affections, (or the forgoing of some small thing for peace sake, which we may lawfully yeeld vnto:) and we are not debters to our rebellious nature,
or Religion, but only of our will and corrupt affections, (or the foregoing of Some small thing for peace sake, which we may lawfully yield unto:) and we Are not debtors to our rebellious nature,
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but ought to be professed enemies against the same.
but ought to be professed enemies against the same.
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Againe, while we haue peace abroad, from ciuill and forraine dissention, Oh what a benefit it is, Again, while we have peace abroad, from civil and foreign dissension, O what a benefit it is,
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as we may see by that which we reade of in the first booke of the Kings, that in the daies of Salomon, euery one liued safe vnder his vine,
as we may see by that which we read of in the First book of the Kings, that in the days of Solomon, every one lived safe under his vine,
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and vnder his figtree? As on the contrary, when there is warre or persecution, Oh what feare and danger is there? what spoile of men and goods is there? yea, what hauocke of all things? Therefore I must needes say vnto you, that cannot loue your enemies,
and under his Fig tree? As on the contrary, when there is war or persecution, O what Fear and danger is there? what spoil of men and goods is there? yea, what havoc of all things? Therefore I must needs say unto you, that cannot love your enemies,
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but boile and swell one against another, and to you that may liue quietly euery day in the weeke, who yet scarcely do it one:
but boil and swell one against Another, and to you that may live quietly every day in the Week, who yet scarcely do it one:
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that you haste warre vpon your selues, yea you long and groane for it, or for some other plague,
that you haste war upon your selves, yea you long and groan for it, or for Some other plague,
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and if the Lord would (as it were) winck to allure you neerer to him, yee your selues tempt him to lay load on you:
and if the Lord would (as it were) wink to allure you nearer to him, ye your selves tempt him to lay load on you:
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and to such I say with griefe, you cannot tell what it is to inioy peace, and make vse of it.
and to such I say with grief, you cannot tell what it is to enjoy peace, and make use of it.
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Whereas if you did well consider it, yee would seeke, yea and insue after peace,
Whereas if you did well Consider it, ye would seek, yea and ensue After peace,
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so far as ye might attaine it with holinesse, and by no meanes suffer it to go from you:
so Far as you might attain it with holiness, and by no means suffer it to go from you:
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and ye would not so yeeld to your lusts and carnal affections, in fauouring, nourishing,
and you would not so yield to your Lustiest and carnal affections, in favouring, nourishing,
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and satisfying whereof, ye depriue your selues of the sweete and infinite fruits of common peace.
and satisfying whereof, you deprive your selves of the sweet and infinite fruits of Common peace.
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But if this distemper and vnrulinesse be found in a familie, betwixt husband and wife, or other parts of the familie, it is more to be bewailed;
But if this distemper and unruliness be found in a family, betwixt husband and wife, or other parts of the family, it is more to be bewailed;
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what did I say? nay monstrous.
what did I say? nay monstrous.
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Oh what good might be done in this time of peace, as the Churches did find in the Acts? And this should we doe, if we were wise: for so God commandeth:
O what good might be done in this time of peace, as the Churches did find in the Acts? And this should we do, if we were wise: for so God commands:
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As much as in you lieth, haue peace with all men. As much as in you lies, have peace with all men.
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Yea though it cost vs somewhat, as Abraham with losse procured it betwixt Lot and himselfe.
Yea though it cost us somewhat, as Abraham with loss procured it betwixt Lot and himself.
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And if any such be vexed by strangers, and disquieted by them, let them consider, that it is iust with God to punish them so, who haue broken peace,
And if any such be vexed by Strangers, and disquieted by them, let them Consider, that it is just with God to Punish them so, who have broken peace,
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yea and despised it with neighbours, kindred, and wife at their owne home.
yea and despised it with neighbours, kindred, and wife At their own home.
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And in that it is said here, that they laboured til they were faint and wearie, we see that the earnest following of our duties will make vs oft times neglect and forget our selues,
And in that it is said Here, that they laboured till they were faint and weary, we see that the earnest following of our duties will make us oft times neglect and forget our selves,
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and out bodily ease, as they did.
and out bodily ease, as they did.
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Thus Marie sat at the feete of Christ, and through her attention to his preaching neglected the lesse necessarie work of preparing for him.
Thus Marry sat At the feet of christ, and through her attention to his preaching neglected the less necessary work of preparing for him.
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So the woman of Samaria was so rauished with Christs sweet communication, as ignorant as she was, (when he first met her at the well) yea saucie and scornefull, that for the great defire shee had to heare him, she forgat her selfe,
So the woman of Samaria was so ravished with Christ sweet communication, as ignorant as she was, (when he First met her At the well) yea saucy and scornful, that for the great desire she had to hear him, she forgot her self,
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and neglected the care of her bodily businesse.
and neglected the care of her bodily business.
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And Abrahams seruant so minded the dutie which was enioyned him of his master, that although hee had need, hauing trauelled farre,
And Abrahams servant so minded the duty which was enjoined him of his master, that although he had need, having traveled Far,
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yet hee would not eate, till he had dispatched that which he went about.
yet he would not eat, till he had dispatched that which he went about.
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Thus Peter, Actes 10. through the heauenly intention of his mind, ouercame his hunger, so that before any thing could be made readie, he was in a traunce.
Thus Peter, Acts 10. through the heavenly intention of his mind, overcame his hunger, so that before any thing could be made ready, he was in a trance.
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And so Paul, whose watchings and fastings are in other places set downe to haue been so many, did neglect his sleepe and repast at Troas, through that feruency of spirit, which caused him to preach till midnight,
And so Paul, whose watchings and Fastings Are in other places Set down to have been so many, did neglect his sleep and repast At Troas, through that fervency of Spirit, which caused him to preach till midnight,
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and at Ephesus did vsually for three yeeres exhort them in the night, as well as in the day.
and At Ephesus did usually for three Years exhort them in the night, as well as in the day.
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But aboue all our Sauiour Christ, who through his earnestnesse and zeale, did many times, as in that holy speech and communication with the woman, Ioh. 4. forbeare his meate, and forget to eate:
But above all our Saviour christ, who through his earnestness and zeal, did many times, as in that holy speech and communication with the woman, John 4. forbear his meat, and forget to eat:
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alleaging that he had meate to eate which they knew not of. vers. 34.
alleging that he had meat to eat which they knew not of. vers. 34.
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Euen so our minds being set seriously vpon our duties, as prayer, reading, good company, the following of our calling, &c. we do not at all many times,
Even so our minds being Set seriously upon our duties, as prayer, reading, good company, the following of our calling, etc. we do not At all many times,
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or very little mind other things belonging to our bodily welfare;
or very little mind other things belonging to our bodily welfare;
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and it is our crowne so farre as we can by good occasions remember that with Gedeon we haue done so.
and it is our crown so Far as we can by good occasions Remember that with Gideon we have done so.
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Indeed in and about play, pleasure, and seeking after the commodities of the world, the case is cleare, that too too many haue swet,
Indeed in and about play, pleasure, and seeking After the commodities of the world, the case is clear, that too too many have sweated,
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and doe continually forget and disguise themselues, so that neither cold, hunger, heate, or vnseasonablenesse can hold them backe, or hinder them.
and do continually forget and disguise themselves, so that neither cold, hunger, heat, or unseasonableness can hold them back, or hinder them.
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But in Gods matters, as his worship, and in things which tend to our owne saluation,
But in God's matters, as his worship, and in things which tend to our own salvation,
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and the hunting and purging out of some speciall sinnes, also in furthering and bringing on one another to faith and good duties, and so seeking how to do most good to the poore members of Christ, Oh how few are to bee found to doe thus? who yet neither spare labour, time, cost,
and the hunting and purging out of Some special Sins, also in furthering and bringing on one Another to faith and good duties, and so seeking how to do most good to the poor members of christ, O how few Are to be found to do thus? who yet neither spare labour, time, cost,
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or any thing else about their owne matters:
or any thing Else about their own matters:
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whereas we should bee so taken vp with Gods matters, that our owne, euen lawfull, might bee moderated at least.
whereas we should be so taken up with God's matters, that our own, even lawful, might be moderated At least.
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Now though euery example bee not a law to bind euery man to the like: yet where we see it so agree with the doctrine of the word, as here;
Now though every Exampl be not a law to bind every man to the like: yet where we see it so agree with the Doctrine of the word, as Here;
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such examples must be our instruction, and we may well gather, that there is a singular affection of loue to God,
such Examples must be our instruction, and we may well gather, that there is a singular affection of love to God,
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and ioy in his seruice where it is so, which concernes vs much to follow.
and joy in his service where it is so, which concerns us much to follow.
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And much more we may conclude, that when men (in hearing the word, or prayer, &c.) doe so wander,
And much more we may conclude, that when men (in hearing the word, or prayer, etc.) do so wander,
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and are so weary, that euery minute is an houre vnto them, and euery houre ten, till al be done,
and Are so weary, that every minute is an hour unto them, and every hour ten, till all be done,
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and some wil not endure out the whole time, but depart, to serue their appetite,
and Some will not endure out the Whole time, but depart, to serve their appetite,
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or follow their worke, these (we may be sure) are little affected with the action:
or follow their work, these (we may be sure) Are little affected with the actium:
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since other things are predominant with them, which will not giue place, euen when the most religious duties are in hand.
since other things Are predominant with them, which will not give place, even when the most religious duties Are in hand.
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The man of trade must looke to this, yea the worshipfull, and all estates that feare God, to the end that of meere conscience they may obey God in their seuerall callings and places.
The man of trade must look to this, yea the worshipful, and all estates that Fear God, to the end that of mere conscience they may obey God in their several callings and places.
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Thus Ioshua went all night long to helpe the Gibeonites: and Gedeon was neither by hunger nor wearinesse held backe from pursuing after the Midianites.
Thus Ioshua went all night long to help the Gibeonites: and Gideon was neither by hunger nor weariness held back from pursuing After the midianites.
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The vse hereof is, to warrant our selues that our greatest delight be in seruing the Lord in one part of our life as in another,
The use hereof is, to warrant our selves that our greatest delight be in serving the Lord in one part of our life as in Another,
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as in the chiefest to God, so next in the particular duties of our callings painefully in euery estate and degree,
as in the chiefest to God, so next in the particular duties of our callings painfully in every estate and degree,
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and faithfully, and so to take our rest, refreshing, and recreation, which yet should follow and come after these, and not goe before them.
and faithfully, and so to take our rest, refreshing, and recreation, which yet should follow and come After these, and not go before them.
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Gedeon being wearie, and his men; asketh but bread of his owne countrey men, for whose peace he pursued the Midianites, Gideon being weary, and his men; asks but bred of his own country men, for whose peace he pursued the midianites,
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as well as for his own: his reason was twofold, one because they were wearie; the other, because they pursued their enemies, for the safetie of Israel Gods people.
as well as for his own: his reason was twofold, one Because they were weary; the other, Because they pursued their enemies, for the safety of Israel God's people.
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In this necessity and distresse of theirs, though otherwise they wanted not, we may note, that it may possibly be the case of any of Gods people to be destitute of necessaries for this life,
In this necessity and distress of theirs, though otherwise they wanted not, we may note, that it may possibly be the case of any of God's people to be destitute of necessaries for this life,
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& to be brought into streights both by wāt of food, and also by other calamities.
& to be brought into straights both by want of food, and also by other calamities.
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Dauid in his fleeing from Saul, was so distressed (he and his men) for victual, that he was faine to eate of the Shew-bread, which (out of the case of necessitie) was vnlawfull for any saue the Priest to eate of,David in his fleeing from Saul, was so distressed (he and his men) for victual, that he was feign to eat of the Shewbread, which (out of the case of necessity) was unlawful for any save the Priest to eat of,
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and yet might not without perill of their life taste so much as a little honey with the top of his speare to saue and preserue life.
and yet might not without peril of their life taste so much as a little honey with the top of his spear to save and preserve life.
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And if it were but euen so with vs as it was with him and Gedeon, that but a whole day or two wee wanted food and reliefe, we should find it (as small a matter as it is thought to be) as much as life is worth.
And if it were but even so with us as it was with him and Gideon, that but a Whole day or two we wanted food and relief, we should find it (as small a matter as it is Thought to be) as much as life is worth.
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Daily experience sheweth vs the same, that it falleth out both by sea and by land to be the case of many, who yet were of good wealth,
Daily experience shows us the same, that it falls out both by sea and by land to be the case of many, who yet were of good wealth,
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and not likely to come into such need and want:
and not likely to come into such need and want:
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and yet so wee see it to come to passe. One reason is, because all things in this present world are changeable,
and yet so we see it to come to pass. One reason is, Because all things in this present world Are changeable,
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and besides God will correct some this way, and trie others, as he did Iob.
and beside God will correct Some this Way, and try Others, as he did Job
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The vse hereof is, that wee should not please our selues in any thing of what account soeuer it be,
The use hereof is, that we should not please our selves in any thing of what account soever it be,
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neither rest, depend, or take too much comfort in our outward present estate, of health, wealth, wit, learning, worship, credit, &c. And further, that wee should be ready to helpe such as stand in need, (and seeke it at our hands) with these transitory comforts which God hath giuen vs. As our Sauiour saith:
neither rest, depend, or take too much Comfort in our outward present estate, of health, wealth, wit, learning, worship, credit, etc. And further, that we should be ready to help such as stand in need, (and seek it At our hands) with these transitory comforts which God hath given us As our Saviour Says:
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Make yee friends of the vnrighteous Mammon, that when ye shall want, they may receiue you into euerlasting habitations. Make ye Friends of the unrighteous Mammon, that when you shall want, they may receive you into everlasting habitations.
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And not to grudge at it, (as many doe) but to be mercifull and ready thereto with chearefulnesse:
And not to grudge At it, (as many do) but to be merciful and ready thereto with cheerfulness:
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for with what measure we meate, shall be measured to vs againe, and iudgement shall bee without mercy to them that shew none.
for with what measure we meat, shall be measured to us again, and judgement shall be without mercy to them that show none.
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And this chiefly should bee done, when the poore want worke, and corne, and such like necessaries:
And this chiefly should be done, when the poor want work, and corn, and such like necessaries:
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remembring how Nabal sped for his churlishnes. But of this point by the way, seeing I shall meete with the like againe.
remembering how Nabal sped for his churlishness. But of this point by the Way, seeing I shall meet with the like again.
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Out of their reason in that they were faint with following the Midianites all night, we may note, that the neede that commeth of faintnesse or labour in any of our brethren, is an honest cause for them to seeke,
Out of their reason in that they were faint with following the midianites all night, we may note, that the need that comes of faintness or labour in any of our brothers, is an honest cause for them to seek,
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and aske, and for vs to relieue them, euen as other necessitie is, that God laieth vpon them,
and ask, and for us to relieve them, even as other necessity is, that God Layeth upon them,
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as sicknesse, age, &c. But yet for all this, the want that commeth of idlenes and of liuing without labour, is not so to be counted of,
as sickness, age, etc. But yet for all this, the want that comes of idleness and of living without labour, is not so to be counted of,
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as shall be further shewed in the next point.
as shall be further showed in the next point.
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But the relieuing of them that are poore indeed, is laid vpon vs by the Lord, telling vs, that wee shall haue them alwaies among vs, that we may doe good vnto them:
But the relieving of them that Are poor indeed, is laid upon us by the Lord, telling us, that we shall have them always among us, that we may do good unto them:
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and that if wee haue this worlds good, and see our brother hath need, and shut vp our compassion from them, the loue of God dwelleth not in vs. Which words of his, with such like, should be as a mallet to break our hard hearts, who in so great need as is to be seene in our townes, are little mooued to compassion towards the needy.
and that if we have this world's good, and see our brother hath need, and shut up our compassion from them, the love of God dwells not in us Which words of his, with such like, should be as a mallet to break our hard hearts, who in so great need as is to be seen in our Towns, Are little moved to compassion towards the needy.
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And as God furnisheth vs euery yeere with new store, so wee should hold on in mercy still,
And as God furnisheth us every year with new store, so we should hold on in mercy still,
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as long as we remaine among them.
as long as we remain among them.
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Me thinkes we should readilie and willingly giue at Gods commanding, seeing he maketh vs able so to doe, in whose hand and at whose pleasure it is, to take from vs,
Me thinks we should readily and willingly give At God's commanding, seeing he makes us able so to do, in whose hand and At whose pleasure it is, to take from us,
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and giue to them, that so wee might bee driuen to seeke to them for reliefe, that before sought it of vs. To the iust reproofe of such I speake it, who thinke all too little for a few bellies, not feeling other mens wants,
and give to them, that so we might be driven to seek to them for relief, that before sought it of us To the just reproof of such I speak it, who think all too little for a few bellies, not feeling other men's Wants,
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for getting the fearefull sentence pronounced against them that omitted this mercy and compassion, as well as to them that wrought iniquitie:
for getting the fearful sentence pronounced against them that omitted this mercy and compassion, as well as to them that wrought iniquity:
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Goe ye cursed into euerlasting fire, for I was hungry, and ye gaue me no meate, I was naked, &c. Out of the other reason, that they fought for the safety of Israel, wee are further taught, that they ought to haue reliefe also, (euen as I said before, it is lawfull and honest for them to aske it) who haue been imploied against Gods enemies and ours, to defend vs from their rage and tyranny. Go you cursed into everlasting fire, for I was hungry, and you gave me no meat, I was naked, etc. Out of the other reason, that they fought for the safety of Israel, we Are further taught, that they ought to have relief also, (even as I said before, it is lawful and honest for them to ask it) who have been employed against God's enemies and ours, to defend us from their rage and tyranny.
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Considering that they carry their life in their hands, and are in danger of spending their blood in the cause of God,
Considering that they carry their life in their hands, and Are in danger of spending their blood in the cause of God,
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and the peace of the land, whilest wee may sit quiet at home, and liue free from such feare.
and the peace of the land, whilst we may fit quiet At home, and live free from such Fear.
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So that although the persons themselues be leaud, yet in regard of their seruice, we should see them prouided for: as Paul teacheth saying:
So that although the Persons themselves be lewd, yet in regard of their service, we should see them provided for: as Paul Teaches saying:
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Doth any man goe on warfare at his owne cost? 1. Corinth. 9. And it is our sinne if they haue it not, Does any man go on warfare At his own cost? 1. Corinth. 9. And it is our sin if they have it not,
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or if they should be driuen to goe about to begge, and so to become rogues,
or if they should be driven to go about to beg, and so to become rogues,
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for that is contrary to Gods commandement, who saith: There shall be no beggar in Israel.
for that is contrary to God's Commandment, who Says: There shall be no beggar in Israel.
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And as good order is taken to cut off rogueing from place to place, without any certaine habitation, by setting the poore on worke,
And as good order is taken to Cut off roguing from place to place, without any certain habitation, by setting the poor on work,
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for feare, lest if they should doe it to some, they should fare the worse at the hands of other,
for Fear, lest if they should do it to Some, they should fare the Worse At the hands of other,
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as these men of Succoth here did. A like point whereunto, I obserued in the men of Ephraim.
as these men of Succoth Here did. A like point whereunto, I observed in the men of Ephraim.
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and ministring to their necessities that which they want, not being able to maintaine their charge by their labour, (which good order of all faithfull Christians is to be vpholden) so it is a great sinne in many, who in stead thereof, doe nourish them that are rogues indeed, notwithstanding it bee straightly commanded, that hee who will not labour should not eate:
and ministering to their necessities that which they want, not being able to maintain their charge by their labour, (which good order of all faithful Christians is to be upholden) so it is a great sin in many, who in stead thereof, do nourish them that Are rogues indeed, notwithstanding it be straightly commanded, that he who will not labour should not eat:
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and who will sooner be moued with compassion toward them, then toward their pooe neighbours, whose need they behold daily with their eyes.
and who will sooner be moved with compassion towards them, then towards their pooe neighbours, whose need they behold daily with their eyes.
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But more of this in the men of Succoths answer. The answere of the Princes of Succoth heere followeth, with Gedeons words to them againe.
But more of this in the men of Succoths answer. The answer of the Princes of Succoth Here follows, with Gedeons words to them again.
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And it is like that his suite was carried to them, and their answere returned to Gedeon by messengers, which sheweth that it was the fault of them,
And it is like that his suit was carried to them, and their answer returned to Gideon by messengers, which shows that it was the fault of them,
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and not the peoples, to answere Gedeon after that manner, not only to denie them very bread,
and not the peoples, to answer Gideon After that manner, not only to deny them very bred,
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but to giue them also rough and scornefull words.
but to give them also rough and scornful words.
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And therefore Gedeon, not vpon any priuate reuenge, but as one that had authoritie to doe it, (seeing the fault redounded to the hurt of the Common-wealth,
And Therefore Gideon, not upon any private revenge, but as one that had Authority to do it, (seeing the fault redounded to the hurt of the Commonwealth,
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and was not committed onely against Gedeon and his men) answered, that he would be auenged of them.
and was not committed only against Gideon and his men) answered, that he would be avenged of them.
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If they had been wise they would both haue relieued them, and also in so good a cause,
If they had been wise they would both have relieved them, and also in so good a cause,
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if neede had been, haue gone with them. But let vs examine the words: Are Zeba and Zalmunna in thy hands alreadie? As if they should haue said,
if need had been, have gone with them. But let us examine the words: are Zeba and Zalmunna in thy hands already? As if they should have said,
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if they were, they would haue giuen them: but that was no thanke to them, but their owne benefit, credit and honour:
if they were, they would have given them: but that was no thank to them, but their own benefit, credit and honour:
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but seeing they were not in his hands, they vncourteously and barbarously denied it to them being their brethren, and in subtiltie they did it,
but seeing they were not in his hands, they uncourteously and barbarously denied it to them being their brothers, and in subtlety they did it,
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lest they being ouercome of the Midianites, they should haue been hardlier dealt withall by the Princes of Midian, hearing that they had relieued their enemies.
lest they being overcome of the midianites, they should have been hardlier dealt withal by the Princes of Midian, hearing that they had relieved their enemies.
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And this subtilty ioyned with selfe-loue, are the two strings to mens bow by the which they shoote out the most of their actions as arrowes.
And this subtlety joined with Self-love, Are the two strings to men's bow by the which they shoot out the most of their actions as arrows.
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For the good the most doe, it is not done for the commandement nor for conscience sake,
For the good the most do, it is not done for the Commandment nor for conscience sake,
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but of selfe-loue for their owne priuate benefit, hoping to be gainers thereby, which may be done by the heathens for any religion or feare of God that is in it:
but of Self-love for their own private benefit, hoping to be gainers thereby, which may be done by the Heathens for any Religion or Fear of God that is in it:
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or when they hold back the good, which in conscience they ought to doe, of an euill minde they hold it back:
or when they hold back the good, which in conscience they ought to do, of an evil mind they hold it back:
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as these men of Succoth did;
as these men of Succoth did;
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And hereby wee may see, what barbarous rudenesse was in these, who yet were brethren and countrimen to the Israelites:
And hereby we may see, what barbarous rudeness was in these, who yet were brothers and countrymen to the Israelites:
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that to Gedeon their gouernour, by whom they were vpholden in peace, and who now was in the middest of this last worke of pursuing the Midianites,
that to Gideon their governor, by whom they were upholden in peace, and who now was in the midst of this last work of pursuing the midianites,
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and rescuing of Israel, they should shew themselues so barbarous and voide of all humanitie.
and rescuing of Israel, they should show themselves so barbarous and void of all humanity.
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Which was as if when the house top is on fire, they in the nether part should lie still,
Which was as if when the house top is on fire, they in the neither part should lie still,
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as though the fire could not hurt them:
as though the fire could not hurt them:
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or as if a man standing vpon the onely bough of an high tree, and thereby only kept from danger of falling, should with his hatchet cut it downe,
or as if a man standing upon the only bough of an high tree, and thereby only kept from danger of falling, should with his hatchet Cut it down,
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and by the fall of it breake his necke.
and by the fallen of it break his neck.
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This rudenesse and irreligiousnes is in many brutish people at this day, who are not onely no helpers in the wants and necessities of Gods people, either for soule or bodie,
This rudeness and irreligiousness is in many brutish people At this day, who Are not only no helpers in the Wants and necessities of God's people, either for soul or body,
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but hinderers, yea and gripers of them. Senselesse bloks they are, who can neither heare, see, nor sauour any good towards any:
but hinderers, yea and gripers of them. Senseless bloks they Are, who can neither hear, see, nor savour any good towards any:
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but as Nabal, who not only gaue not any thing to Dauids men, but rated them,
but as Nabal, who not only gave not any thing to David men, but rated them,
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and railed on them, thereby casting a mist (as it were) vpon his vnmercifulnes, that it might seeme the more tollerable.
and railed on them, thereby casting a missed (as it were) upon his unmercifulness, that it might seem the more tolerable.
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And this we may further note here, in that they by their falsehood, subtiltie, and dastardlinesse sought to saue their liues, that wee might not marueile,
And this we may further note Here, in that they by their falsehood, subtlety, and dastardliness sought to save their lives, that we might not marvel,
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when we see, that some are readie to betray, forsake, yea and lend their helping hand to persecute their natiue Prince, countrey,
when we see, that Some Are ready to betray, forsake, yea and lend their helping hand to persecute their native Prince, country,
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and brethren, yea and religion it selfe, and all for the broken and shiuered hope of a transitorie life and safetie, which yet they misse also oft times,
and brothers, yea and Religion it self, and all for the broken and shivered hope of a transitory life and safety, which yet they miss also oft times,
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as is to be seene in that speech of Mordecai to Hester: If we remaine in this danger, doest thou looke to besafe? For why, God reuengeth such falsehood and cowardlinesse, as our Sauiour saith:
as is to be seen in that speech of Mordecai to Esther: If we remain in this danger, dost thou look to besafe? For why, God revenges such falsehood and cowardliness, as our Saviour Says:
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He that will saue his life shall lose it. He that will save his life shall loose it.
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The vse here of is, that though life be sweete, yet it is not to be preserued by subtiltie, falsehood,
The use Here of is, that though life be sweet, yet it is not to be preserved by subtlety, falsehood,
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and preposterous feare, when the Lord will haue it to bee brought into triall, and requireth it at our hands.
and preposterous Fear, when the Lord will have it to be brought into trial, and requires it At our hands.
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Euen so in all other things, subteltie and dastardlinesse is to be auoided, and simplicitie and courage is to be practised.
Eve so in all other things, subtlety and dastardliness is to be avoided, and simplicity and courage is to be practised.
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Of this more (God willing) after, in the conspiracie of the men of Schechem with Abimilek.
Of this more (God willing) After, in the Conspiracy of the men of Shechem with Abimelech.
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and so starue, all the weeke after.
and so starve, all the Week After.
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Now Gedeon threatneth the men of Succoth for their barbarousnes and boldnes towards him their deliuerer, (as they had iustly deserued) euen to teare their flesh with the thornes of the desert.
Now Gideon threatens the men of Succoth for their barbarousness and boldness towards him their deliverer, (as they had justly deserved) even to tear their Flesh with the thorns of the desert.
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The which he iustly did, being their Magistrate:
The which he justly did, being their Magistrate:
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for our Sauiour teacheth, that hee who scorneth but his brother or neighbour, is worthie of the highest degree of punishment.
for our Saviour Teaches, that he who scorneth but his brother or neighbour, is worthy of the highest degree of punishment.
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And much more this which was committed against the gouernour, might be thus met with, and requited, he not threatning them in wrath, but vpon good consideration.
And much more this which was committed against the governor, might be thus met with, and requited, he not threatening them in wrath, but upon good consideration.
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I will deferre speaking of the punishment, till the inflicting of it be mentioned:
I will defer speaking of the punishment, till the inflicting of it be mentioned:
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but let this be marked, that Gedeon did euen then speake of preuailing against Zeba and Zalmunna without feare,
but let this be marked, that Gideon did even then speak of prevailing against Zeba and Zalmunna without Fear,
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as if he had alreadie subdued them:
as if he had already subdued them:
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therefore he saith, When the Lord hath deliuered them into my hands, (as not doubting but that he would) then I will teare their flesh with briers.
Therefore he Says, When the Lord hath Delivered them into my hands, (as not doubting but that he would) then I will tear their Flesh with briers.
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In the meane time here let vs marke, that hee left not off the greatest and most necessarie dutie which must of necessitie presently be done, to wit, the pursuing of the Midianites:
In the mean time Here let us mark, that he left not off the greatest and most necessary duty which must of necessity presently be done, to wit, the pursuing of the midianites:
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for the other, namely, the punishing of the men of Succoth, which was to be done also, but might better bee deferred.
for the other, namely, the punishing of the men of Succoth, which was to be done also, but might better be deferred.
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This wisedome and discretion is to be learned of vs, that of duties to be done of vs,
This Wisdom and discretion is to be learned of us, that of duties to be done of us,
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or euils to be auoided, with the danger and punishment that followeth them, that be first done in both, which of necessitie must be first,
or evils to be avoided, with the danger and punishment that follows them, that be First done in both, which of necessity must be First,
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and yet the other not neglected nor omitted, but in due season regarded also. Instances may be these, as there bee many other:
and yet the other not neglected nor omitted, but in due season regarded also. Instances may be these, as there be many other:
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to visit parents in great sicknesse, which requireth present duty without delay, is to be preferred and performed, rather then to iourney about profit,
to visit Parents in great sickness, which requires present duty without Delay, is to be preferred and performed, rather then to journey about profit,
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though lawfull also, which may as well be done another time.
though lawful also, which may as well be done Another time.
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Also to preferre hearing of a Sermon before common businesse, if it be not to our greater hurt, &c. And this I say further, that not onely common actions must giue place to seasons,
Also to prefer hearing of a Sermon before Common business, if it be not to our greater hurt, etc. And this I say further, that not only Common actions must give place to seasons,
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but euen one season to another.
but even one season to Another.
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In which our best rule is, that wee preferre that season, which occasioneth a worke of presentest vse:
In which our best Rule is, that we prefer that season, which occasioneth a work of presentest use:
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although some other dutie of an higher nature offer it selfe.
although Some other duty of an higher nature offer it self.
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Yea and here obserue, that euen a ciuill season may sometime bee preferred before a religious.
Yea and Here observe, that even a civil season may sometime be preferred before a religious.
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so that when the next commeth, we are vnfitter for it, then for the former.
so that when the next comes, we Are unfitter for it, then for the former.
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As for example, It falles out that a man is offered some fauour, and hope of release out of some trouble which he is in,
As for Exampl, It falls out that a man is offered Some favour, and hope of release out of Some trouble which he is in,
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or reconciliation with his aduersarie, (mightier then himselfe) if he will vse some present helpe, which else he cannot enioy:
or reconciliation with his adversary, (Mightier then himself) if he will use Some present help, which Else he cannot enjoy:
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or it may be he hath a summe of money to pay vpon a set day,
or it may be he hath a sum of money to pay upon a Set day,
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and that vpon a great forfeiture: or he is sent vpon an errand of life and death:
and that upon a great forfeiture: or he is sent upon an errand of life and death:
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say it be to fetch the Chirurgian to let his master or parent blood, being in a desperate case otherwise:
say it be to fetch the Chirurgeon to let his master or parent blood, being in a desperate case otherwise:
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or is commanded to serue the Prince, &c. Against these commeth some other opportunitie, as of hearing the word, of prayer in familie.
or is commanded to serve the Prince, etc. Against these comes Some other opportunity, as of hearing the word, of prayer in family.
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These bee all necessarie in their kinds, and due times, but in no wise ought to iustle aside the other, more needfull to be done at that time,
These be all necessary in their Kinds, and due times, but in no wise ought to justle aside the other, more needful to be done At that time,
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and these may be attended vnto, when leisure from the other will giue leaue: the other are as the tide, which staieth for no man.
and these may be attended unto, when leisure from the other will give leave: the other Are as the tide, which stayeth for no man.
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Therefore we must beware, lest through our ignorance) though cloaked with honestie) or neglect, especially wilfull contempt, we leaue the greater for the lesser.
Therefore we must beware, lest through our ignorance) though cloaked with honesty) or neglect, especially wilful contempt, we leave the greater for the lesser.
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Which causeth to the partie so offending, shame and sorrow oft times.
Which Causes to the party so offending, shame and sorrow oft times.
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As, how shall he answere his follie, who neglecting the Physitian in the case before said, shall thereby finde his wife, father,
As, how shall he answer his folly, who neglecting the physician in the case before said, shall thereby find his wife, father,
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or master, dead, or past recouerie? Such cases may be: and by one wee should measure the rest.
or master, dead, or past recovery? Such cases may be: and by one we should measure the rest.
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Paul, vpon this ground, omitted the opportunitie of doing good in Asia, Act. 20. and 21. that hee might goe to Ierusalem. Paul, upon this ground, omitted the opportunity of doing good in Asia, Act. 20. and 21. that he might go to Ierusalem.
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Let vs not be ouer much iust, Eccles. 7. He that wringeth the nose, forceth blood, Prou. 30. Now to this I will ioyne a caueat,Let us not be over much just, Eccles. 7. He that wringeth the nose, forceth blood, Prou. 30. Now to this I will join a caveat,
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and that is, That vnder colour of preferring the greater dutie, wee take not occasion to neglect the smaller afterward;
and that is, That under colour of preferring the greater duty, we take not occasion to neglect the smaller afterwards;
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which if we doe, wee shall bewray our selues rather to be subtill shifters and dispensers with our duties, boldly and loosely,
which if we do, we shall bewray our selves rather to be subtle shifters and dispensers with our duties, boldly and loosely,
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then wise redeemers of the time. As for example:
then wise redeemer's of the time. As for Exampl:
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If the publike worship of God fall out vpon the time of our ordinarie priuate worship;
If the public worship of God fallen out upon the time of our ordinary private worship;
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let this yeeld this to the other:
let this yield this to the other:
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howbeit so, that wee readily returne to the priuate againe in his due place and time,
howbeit so, that we readily return to the private again in his due place and time,
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and not pretend our diligence one way, to colour our negligence another way. A feast is better then an ordinarie:
and not pretend our diligence one Way, to colour our negligence Another Way. A feast is better then an ordinary:
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but the feast may better be spared, then a man should be depriued of his ordinarie,
but the feast may better be spared, then a man should be deprived of his ordinary,
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This I adde, because so preposterous is our nature, that whereas one dutie should make vs fitter for another, wee rather neglect the one for the other;
This I add, Because so preposterous is our nature, that whereas one duty should make us fitter for Another, we rather neglect the one for the other;
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as hearing for conference, meditation, or prayer.
as hearing for conference, meditation, or prayer.
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We sucke poyson out of sweetnes, and waxe the more auke and vntoward, yea wearie of priuate,
We suck poison out of sweetness, and wax the more auke and untoward, yea weary of private,
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because wee thinke wee haue sufficiently quit our selues in the publike dutie, either of preaching or hearing.
Because we think we have sufficiently quit our selves in the public duty, either of preaching or hearing.
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In like manner, it is not vnlawfull for a man to preferre the companie of the choice seruant of God either one or more (when we may haue the benefit of thē) before our callings, or attending to our families:
In like manner, it is not unlawful for a man to prefer the company of the choice servant of God either one or more (when we may have the benefit of them) before our callings, or attending to our families:
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but to bee carried so after this, that we should grow to distaste and neglect our callings,
but to be carried so After this, that we should grow to distaste and neglect our callings,
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or the duties of Gods priuate seruice, is most inconuenient, yea argueth that ye diuel hath blinded vs with delusion strongly, either through our ignorance & simplicitie,
or the duties of God's private service, is most inconvenient, yea argue that you Devil hath blinded us with delusion strongly, either through our ignorance & simplicity,
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or (which is worse) because we are weary of the most necessary dutie for continuance, vnder colour of our zeale for those which fall out seldome.
or (which is Worse) Because we Are weary of the most necessary duty for Continuance, under colour of our zeal for those which fallen out seldom.
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Now as he preferred not the lesse needfull dutie before that which was more needfull,
Now as he preferred not the less needful duty before that which was more needful,
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so hee did not leaue it off (I meane the pursuing of the rest of the Midianites) though hee might easily haue been discouraged by the vnthankfulnesse of his brethren,
so he did not leave it off (I mean the pursuing of the rest of the midianites) though he might Easily have been discouraged by the unthankfulness of his brothers,
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and their scoffing at him, as many would haue done in such a case.
and their scoffing At him, as many would have done in such a case.
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For mens vnthankfulnesse and discouraging of vs with scoffes, doth cause vs many times to breake off good beginnings,
For men's unthankfulness and discouraging of us with scoffs, does cause us many times to break off good beginnings,
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whereas he was neither by the men of Ephraim, nor by these of Succoth, put out of his course.
whereas he was neither by the men of Ephraim, nor by these of Succoth, put out of his course.
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It should teach vs, when we haue our warrant from God, for that which we goe about,
It should teach us, when we have our warrant from God, for that which we go about,
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or auoid, then not to regard, or so to regard temptations and discouragements, that we be hindered and broken off from our good course by them.
or avoid, then not to regard, or so to regard temptations and discouragements, that we be hindered and broken off from our good course by them.
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As neither Elisha was by mocking, 2. King. 2. nor our Sauiour, or his Apostles by the opposition they found. Nay rather they were incouraged.
As neither Elisha was by mocking, 2. King. 2. nor our Saviour, or his Apostles by the opposition they found. Nay rather they were encouraged.
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For so Paul was by the disswasiues of others, Actes 21. and Dauid by Michols scorne:
For so Paul was by the dissuasives of Others, Acts 21. and David by Michols scorn:
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and wee ought likewise so to be, when we see fewest countenance or assist vs;
and we ought likewise so to be, when we see fewest countenance or assist us;
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saying as he did, I will yet be more vile for the Lords sake, and then our reward shal be more then common.
saying as he did, I will yet be more vile for the lords sake, and then our reward shall be more then Common.
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And as for this that we shall be counted medlers, and busi-bodies, I answer:
And as for this that we shall be counted meddlers, and busi-bodies, I answer:
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let God be more with vs then men by whose commandement we do meddle, (as they call it,) and be we aduised and perswaded before, what ground we haue, that so we may reape the good and comfortable vse thereof,
let God be more with us then men by whose Commandment we do meddle, (as they call it,) and be we advised and persuaded before, what ground we have, that so we may reap the good and comfortable use thereof,
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and receiue the fruite of the promise. And this of the men of Succoth.
and receive the fruit of the promise. And this of the men of Succoth.
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THE FIFTIE TWO SERMON ON THE EIGHTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE FIFTIE TWO SERMON ON THE EIGHTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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NOw I will goe forward with the rest of the text that remaineth, from the eight verse in these words:
NOw I will go forward with the rest of the text that remains, from the eight verse in these words:
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[ And he went thence to Penuel ] and so forth, as they are to be read before the last Sermon.[ And he went thence to Penuel ] and so forth, as they Are to be read before the last Sermon.
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Here we may see another discouragement and repulse that Gedeon sustained by the men of Penuel:
Here we may see Another discouragement and repulse that Gideon sustained by the men of Penuel:
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for he being with his souldiers faint and weary, was denied bread not only by thē of Succoth,
for he being with his Soldiers faint and weary, was denied bred not only by them of Succoth,
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as wee haue seene, but by the men of Penuel also, as appeareth in this verse.
as we have seen, but by the men of Penuel also, as appears in this verse.
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For to them he went in the faintnes and wearines of himself and his souldiers, and had the repulse:
For to them he went in the faintness and weariness of himself and his Soldiers, and had the repulse:
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whereby he might easily haue been tempted, and brought to thinke and feare, that God did not approue of his iourney,
whereby he might Easily have been tempted, and brought to think and Fear, that God did not approve of his journey,
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but did set himselfe against him.
but did Set himself against him.
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For so we are wont to conclude by the ill successe we haue euen in good attempts, especially when the lets be forcible, many and diuers,
For so we Are wont to conclude by the ill success we have even in good attempts, especially when the lets be forcible, many and diverse,
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and one in the necke of another:
and one in the neck of Another:
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as Iobes afflictions were, when among hard messages brought to him of other calamities that were befalne him, this was one that the fire of God was fallen from heauen,
as Job's afflictions were, when among hard messages brought to him of other calamities that were befallen him, this was one that the fire of God was fallen from heaven,
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and had burnt vp the sheepe and the seruants, as if God had been against him.
and had burned up the sheep and the Servants, as if God had been against him.
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So that we may learne by this, that things sometime may goe so contrary to our desire, liking,
So that we may Learn by this, that things sometime may go so contrary to our desire, liking,
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and expectation, and that in duties which God requireth, and will haue to be done of vs,
and expectation, and that in duties which God requires, and will have to be done of us,
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as if he were not with vs, but against vs, yea as if hee would crosse vs in them of set purpose.
as if he were not with us, but against us, yea as if he would cross us in them of Set purpose.
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Our dutie here is to looke what God bids vs doe, as the man of God sent from Iuda should haue done, who was drawne by the old Prophet of Bethel contrary to Gods commandement, to eate there.
Our duty Here is to look what God bids us doe, as the man of God sent from Iuda should have done, who was drawn by the old Prophet of Bethel contrary to God's Commandment, to eat there.
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But indeed the case is not alway alike, when such difficulties befall vs: for sometime we may more clearely see cause thereof, then at other.
But indeed the case is not always alike, when such difficulties befall us: for sometime we may more clearly see cause thereof, then At other.
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For it may bee the same mans case, at one time to doe a good action,
For it may be the same men case, At one time to do a good actium,
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yet Satan is euer at hand also, to worke vpon our weakenes, and to set vs much more backward;
yet Satan is ever At hand also, to work upon our weakness, and to Set us much more backward;
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yet in an euill and inconuenient manner: and at another time to be well occupied, and take a good thing in hand,
yet in an evil and inconvenient manner: and At Another time to be well occupied, and take a good thing in hand,
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and doe it in a good manner: in both kinds it may fall out, that he hath many discouragements.
and do it in a good manner: in both Kinds it may fallen out, that he hath many discouragements.
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If things succeed not with him, whē he goeth about them in the best manner, that is, the latter of these two;
If things succeed not with him, when he Goes about them in the best manner, that is, the latter of these two;
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What then? may not the Lord trie his faith and patience, by so crossing him? And in the first kind, much more I may say, what maruell,
What then? may not the Lord try his faith and patience, by so crossing him? And in the First kind, much more I may say, what marvel,
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if the Lord crosse him, when he hath done a good thing in a bad manner, to the end he may call himselfe to a more due examination of himselfe,
if the Lord cross him, when he hath done a good thing in a bad manner, to the end he may call himself to a more due examination of himself,
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and amend that which was amisse, ere he take in hand such holy duties? It was Gods wil that the eleuen Tribes should fight against Beniamin: but were they persons for their true repentance fit for that businesse? yea and for all their zeale they wanting the principall; to wit, faith;
and amend that which was amiss, ere he take in hand such holy duties? It was God's will that the eleuen Tribes should fight against Benjamin: but were they Persons for their true Repentance fit for that business? yea and for all their zeal they wanting the principal; to wit, faith;
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that God would bee with them, did they not goe to worke amisse? was there not great cause therefore why the Lord should fight as fast against them (to driue them to repentance for their reuoltings from him) as they fought against Beniamin? And to teach them that they wanted meekenesse, loue and discretion to temper their feruent reuenge withall, that so they might doe the holy worke of God in an holy manner? Therefore in such a case let men be contented,
that God would be with them, did they not go to work amiss? was there not great cause Therefore why the Lord should fight as fast against them (to driven them to Repentance for their revoltings from him) as they fought against Benjamin? And to teach them that they wanted meekness, love and discretion to temper their fervent revenge withal, that so they might do the holy work of God in an holy manner? Therefore in such a case let men be contented,
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nay glad, if God crosse them, that they may the better spie out what poysoneth their best duties and desires,
nay glad, if God cross them, that they may the better spy out what poisoneth their best duties and Desires,
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as pride, rashnes, boldnesse, and learne hereby, meekenesse, humilitie, repentance, feare, &c. for God doth iustly suffer many discouragements to be vpon such, (as he did also oft times deale so with the Israelites going vp to Canaan out of Egypt, Exod. 3.) that they may stay their course, in any euill attempts,
as pride, rashness, boldness, and Learn hereby, meekness, humility, Repentance, Fear, etc. for God does justly suffer many discouragements to be upon such, (as he did also oft times deal so with the Israelites going up to Canaan out of Egypt, Exod 3.) that they may stay their course, in any evil attempts,
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and proceed more aduisedly and commendably in their doings.
and proceed more advisedly and commendably in their doings.
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But it falleth out sometime, as I said before, that sore and great difficulties stand vp in mens way, not vnlike to Gedeons: wherein the Lord deales with his,
But it falls out sometime, as I said before, that soar and great difficulties stand up in men's Way, not unlike to Gedeons: wherein the Lord deals with his,
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as if he sending them on a iourney, would make heauen and earth to be against them in their trauels, which is greatly to their admiration and astonishment.
as if he sending them on a journey, would make heaven and earth to be against them in their travels, which is greatly to their admiration and astonishment.
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As who would haue said that Dauid had been chosen of God to be king,
As who would have said that David had been chosen of God to be King,
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when yet the promise thereof, was oft renued and confirmed to him, seeing his discouragements were so many and strong that he met with? whereas Saul came to his kingdome easily & without trouble? And in such cases, wherein we haue so much to dismay vs,
when yet the promise thereof, was oft renewed and confirmed to him, seeing his discouragements were so many and strong that he met with? whereas Saul Come to his Kingdom Easily & without trouble? And in such cases, wherein we have so much to dismay us,
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especially when wee shall bee brought to thinke, Gods deeds seeme contrary to his words and promise,
especially when we shall be brought to think, God's Deeds seem contrary to his words and promise,
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as the death of the Shunamites child, which yet had bin giuen her as an vnlooked for blessing.
as the death of the Shunamites child, which yet had been given her as an unlooked for blessing.
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Now when it pleaseth God to trie vs, by seeming to set such barres in our waies, few of vs are wise inough to see,
Now when it Pleases God to try us, by seeming to Set such bars in our ways, few of us Are wise enough to see,
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or at least, rightly to consider, why it is thus with vs, and why God suffereth things so to trouble vs:
or At least, rightly to Consider, why it is thus with us, and why God suffers things so to trouble us:
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but as though wee had thereby iust cause to complaine of his doing, and to expostulate with him;
but as though we had thereby just cause to complain of his doing, and to expostulate with him;
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we begin to doubt how he wil make good his promise to vs, and whether we may go forward in the good course in which we haue begun:
we begin to doubt how he will make good his promise to us, and whither we may go forward in the good course in which we have begun:
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yea, and we are impatient (perhaps) or much disquieted at the least, (if we doe not also fret and fume) and so are discouraged from our good beginnings.
yea, and we Are impatient (perhaps) or much disquieted At the least, (if we do not also fret and fume) and so Are discouraged from our good beginnings.
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Whereby we may see our froth rather then faith, which seemed before to bee good substance,
Whereby we may see our froth rather then faith, which seemed before to be good substance,
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and feele the stinch of our vnsauourie hearts, which vpon small occasion cast out such euill smelles.
and feel the stinch of our unsavoury hearts, which upon small occasion cast out such evil smells.
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And yet herein wee differ from Gedeon, that, as he was found in his discouragements and crosses to be of farre greater courage and confidence then wee;
And yet herein we differ from Gideon, that, as he was found in his discouragements and Crosses to be of Far greater courage and confidence then we;
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so his triall was in great matters, and ours but in trifles for the most part.
so his trial was in great matters, and ours but in trifles for the most part.
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And not onely when wee bee crossed and hindred in good actions we do thus,
And not only when we be crossed and hindered in good actions we do thus,
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but if we haue but some one let in our way, as euen in our common businesse, such distemperature,
but if we have but Some one let in our Way, as even in our Common business, such distemperature,
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as I haue spoken of, shall possesse vs:
as I have spoken of, shall possess us:
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or if we haue lost something, though of small valew, yea though it be but only missing and out of the way:
or if we have lost something, though of small value, yea though it be but only missing and out of the Way:
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or if we be hindred by the weather which is ordinary, or (as oft it falleth out) through our own rashnesse only,
or if we be hindered by the weather which is ordinary, or (as oft it falls out) through our own rashness only,
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as when we 〈 … 〉 stumble and hurt our foot against a stone, what should we then bee like to do,
as when we 〈 … 〉 Stumble and hurt our foot against a stone, what should we then be like to do,
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if in going about any duty, we should haue so many and great lets in the way,
if in going about any duty, we should have so many and great lets in the Way,
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and crossings of vs, as may easily meet with vs, and those also as it were sent from God to resist vs? It is therefore the singular and onely grace of God to inable vs to belieue and bee perswaded, that hee doth oft times such things to trie vs,
and crossings of us, as may Easily meet with us, and those also as it were sent from God to resist us? It is Therefore the singular and only grace of God to inable us to believe and be persuaded, that he does oft times such things to try us,
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and that we may shew foorth the grace of faith and patience that is in vs;
and that we may show forth the grace of faith and patience that is in us;
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and not trust to his own wit, study, memory, tongue, or gifts, (which others make their onely refuge,
and not trust to his own wit, study, memory, tongue, or Gifts, (which Others make their only refuge,
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and therefore we are to hold our peace, seeing he hath done it. And such hinderances and crossings fall out sometimes, when we are going to prayer priuately,
and Therefore we Are to hold our peace, seeing he hath done it. And such hindrances and crossings fallen out sometime, when we Are going to prayer privately,
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or in our familie, or to the hearing of the word preached, or to receiue the sacrament, &c. from which no wise body will say, we should be withdrawne by any pretence,
or in our family, or to the hearing of the word preached, or to receive the sacrament, etc. from which no wise body will say, we should be withdrawn by any pretence,
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as though wee pleased not God therein, seeing euen in them some lets do rise vp in the way to hinder vs. And the like we may obserue in those discouragements which are from within our selues.
as though we pleased not God therein, seeing even in them Some lets do rise up in the Way to hinder us And the like we may observe in those discouragements which Are from within our selves.
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For example, when a Minister in his course of preaching, shall find ill measure at the hands of others, whose good he most seeketh,
For Exampl, when a Minister in his course of preaching, shall find ill measure At the hands of Others, whose good he most seeks,
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while they see not the purpose of God toward them; (as Moses did by the Israelites when he was first sent vnto them, Exod. 6.) or if they shall but despise Gods prouidence toward them,
while they see not the purpose of God towards them; (as Moses did by the Israelites when he was First sent unto them, Exod 6.) or if they shall but despise God's providence towards them,
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as the Pharisees are said to haue done, how (thinke we) is this like to worke vpon him? or (which is more) if he shall feele within himselfe great vnfitnesse,
as the Pharisees Are said to have done, how (think we) is this like to work upon him? or (which is more) if he shall feel within himself great unfitness,
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as Moses did, Exod. 3. and some vnwillingnesse, deadnesse, drousinesse, or want of assistance from God in discharge of the worke of his ministery, (all which are great dampings to a man, who hath vsed the best meanes to furnish himselfe both with knowledge and conscience) and yet euen the best sometimes haue the proofe hereof in themselues.
as Moses did, Exod 3. and Some unwillingness, deadness, drousinesse, or want of assistance from God in discharge of the work of his Ministry, (all which Are great dampings to a man, who hath used the best means to furnish himself both with knowledge and conscience) and yet even the best sometime have the proof hereof in themselves.
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What thoughts (thinke we) are like to arise in him in such a case? Therfore if a man looke not for these,
What thoughts (think we) Are like to arise in him in such a case? Therefore if a man look not for these,
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and if he be not resolued before hand, that such quailings of him may fall out,
and if he be not resolved before hand, that such quailings of him may fallen out,
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and also if hee be not armed against the temptations which may arise therefrom, it is wonderfull, how the diuell may weaken his faith,
and also if he be not armed against the temptations which may arise therefrom, it is wonderful, how the Devil may weaken his faith,
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and zeale, and slacken his purpose of diligence in the Lords worke.
and zeal, and slacken his purpose of diligence in the lords work.
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But on the other side, if in such a case hee be able to stay himselfe by considering that such trials are vsual (more or lesse) to the best seruants and Ministers of God, (and alway haue been) who haue their ebbings aswell as their flowings, (as Eliah, Paul, yea our Sauiour himselfe had strong discouragements,) what a singular benefit is this? Much more,
But on the other side, if in such a case he be able to stay himself by considering that such trials Are usual (more or less) to the best Servants and Ministers of God, (and always have been) who have their ebbings aswell as their flowings, (as Elijah, Paul, yea our Saviour himself had strong discouragements,) what a singular benefit is this? Much more,
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if he hauing ouercome the first onset, shall in the second place meditate of the end which the Lord hath in abasing him thus, (he being occupied in Gods owne worke) and that is, that hee may teach him humilitie,
if he having overcome the First onset, shall in the second place meditate of the end which the Lord hath in abasing him thus, (he being occupied in God's own work) and that is, that he may teach him humility,
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yea how to flee out of himselfe and depend immediatly vpon the Lord for sufficiencie and assistance;
yea how to flee out of himself and depend immediately upon the Lord for sufficiency and assistance;
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and therefore are often disappointed) oh what gaine shall he reape thereby, and say with Paul, I am neuer fitter for Gods seruice then when I am lowest in mine owne opinion:
and Therefore Are often disappointed) o what gain shall he reap thereby, and say with Paul, I am never fitter for God's service then when I am lowest in mine own opinion:
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hereafter therefore if I boast, I wil boast of mine owne infirmities, as the Apostle speaketh, in which the glory of God is most perfected and aduanced.
hereafter Therefore if I boast, I will boast of mine own infirmities, as the Apostle speaks, in which the glory of God is most perfected and advanced.
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Gedeon receiuing the like discourtesie and rude answer of the men of Penuel, as he had before of the men of Succoth, doth in like manner threaten them the throwing downe of their tower in which they so much gloried. Gideon receiving the like discourtesy and rude answer of the men of Penuel, as he had before of the men of Succoth, does in like manner threaten them the throwing down of their tower in which they so much gloried.
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And this threatning, seeing it was afterward put in execution, was a crosse and discommoditie: which they did needlesly and by their owne sin bring vpon themselues.
And this threatening, seeing it was afterwards put in execution, was a cross and discommodity: which they did needlessly and by their own since bring upon themselves.
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By which we may see, that many are authors and causers of their owne sorrow and trouble, which need not haue been,
By which we may see, that many Are Authors and causers of their own sorrow and trouble, which need not have been,
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and that by their sinne, as stoutnesse, wilfulnesse, stiffeneckednesse, and other vndutifulnesse, and rude behauiour, they doe (I say) bring vnseasonable affliction vpon themselues,
and that by their sin, as stoutness, wilfulness, stiffeneckednesse, and other undutifulness, and rude behaviour, they do (I say) bring unseasonable affliction upon themselves,
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euen as these men of Succoth and Penuel here did.
even as these men of Succoth and Penuel Here did.
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Wee know that peace with men, to liue without feare by them, is a great benefit,
we know that peace with men, to live without Fear by them, is a great benefit,
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and soone lost, and hardly recouered, men being wolues and lionlike one to another, especially if they be prouoked,
and soon lost, and hardly recovered, men being wolves and lionlike one to Another, especially if they be provoked,
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and most of all, when they haue authoritie and superioritie one ouer another, and so may iustly vexe them who shal fal into their hands, by their wicked deserts and leaud behauiour.
and most of all, when they have Authority and superiority one over Another, and so may justly vex them who shall fall into their hands, by their wicked deserts and lewd behaviour.
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Therfore all should take heed how they prouoke one another in the least maner, as these did here.
Therefore all should take heed how they provoke one Another in the least manner, as these did Here.
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But lamentable it is, that the most men make breaches of their peace, and losse of their commodities, by rigour, crueltie,
But lamentable it is, that the most men make Breaches of their peace, and loss of their commodities, by rigour, cruelty,
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and by an high mind, and proud heart, not bearing the least iniurie, but bending themselues by and by to reuenge, looking for all good measure to bee offered them by others,
and by an high mind, and proud heart, not bearing the least injury, but bending themselves by and by to revenge, looking for all good measure to be offered them by Others,
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but yeelding little or no kindnesse againe:
but yielding little or no kindness again:
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which peruersenesse is also euen betwixt many couples in the married estate, which causeth continuall iarring and vnquietnesse,
which perverseness is also even betwixt many couples in the married estate, which Causes continual jarring and unquietness,
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whereas peace (a man would thinke) were fitter to be seene both betwixt them and all other, whom I speake of.
whereas peace (a man would think) were fitter to be seen both betwixt them and all other, whom I speak of.
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Which they are commanded to seeke with all men, as much as in them lieth,
Which they Are commanded to seek with all men, as much as in them lies,
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yea and to pursue and follow it, though it flee from them, yea and to buy peace,
yea and to pursue and follow it, though it flee from them, yea and to buy peace,
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though it cost them somewhat, but not to sel it at any hand, much lesse for trifles.
though it cost them somewhat, but not to sell it At any hand, much less for trifles.
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Thus Abraham bought his peace of Lot. And let men learne to this end to know and consider what they are;
Thus Abraham bought his peace of Lot. And let men Learn to this end to know and Consider what they Are;
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to the pulling downe of their pecocks feathers, euen earth, earth, earth, and if they bee weighed in an equall ballance, farre worse then nothing.
to the pulling down of their Peacocks Feathers, even earth, earth, earth, and if they be weighed in an equal balance, Far Worse then nothing.
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But of this I spake in verse 4. of this Chapter.
But of this I spoke in verse 4. of this Chapter.
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Gedeon goeth forward after the rest of the Midianites, and findeth them resting themselues in Carkor which was in the precinct of the Israelites, from whence they hoped to passe after that night, and so to escape. Gideon Goes forward After the rest of the midianites, and finds them resting themselves in Carkor which was in the precinct of the Israelites, from whence they hoped to pass After that night, and so to escape.
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But Gedeon came vpon them on the backside of these two cities, Iogbeah in the Tribe of Gad, Numb. 32. and Nobah in the halfe Tribe of Manasseh being hard by, Num 22. And so the two Princes were suddenly stricken with astonishment and feare,
But Gideon Come upon them on the backside of these two cities, Iogbeah in the Tribe of Gad, Numb. 32. and Nobah in the half Tribe of Manasses being hard by, Num 22. And so the two Princes were suddenly stricken with astonishment and Fear,
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and flying were taken, and the hoast smitten and slaine: with whom were many hangbies, as scullions and such like that followed the army.
and flying were taken, and the host smitten and slain: with whom were many hangbies, as scullions and such like that followed the army.
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And in that it is said, that hee returned backe with the two Princes when the Sunne was risen, it appeareth that the warre betwixt them was begun in the night,
And in that it is said, that he returned back with the two Princes when the Sun was risen, it appears that the war betwixt them was begun in the night,
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and in the same night was ended.
and in the same night was ended.
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By this latter victory of Gedeon, it is manifest, what great things through Gods blessing are brought to passe by faith,
By this latter victory of Gideon, it is manifest, what great things through God's blessing Are brought to pass by faith,
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and the diligence, and vnweariednesse of men in their callings. This is the maine point contained in these verses.
and the diligence, and unweariedness of men in their callings. This is the main point contained in these Verses.
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Whereas delay and sloth (for I put them together to shew what delaies I meane) are alwaies dangerous,
Whereas Delay and sloth (for I put them together to show what delays I mean) Are always dangerous,
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euen as here if Gedeon had tarried to rest himselfe but one night by the way, hee had lost all his labour,
even as Here if Gideon had tarried to rest himself but one night by the Way, he had lost all his labour,
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and the fruit of it, to wit, the destroying of these Midianites.
and the fruit of it, to wit, the destroying of these midianites.
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So God to the diligent hath promised his blessing, and good successe as Gedeon here found it.
So God to the diligent hath promised his blessing, and good success as Gideon Here found it.
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The men of Succoth and Penuel laughed him to scorne, but hee looked to God,
The men of Succoth and Penuel laughed him to scorn, but he looked to God,
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and had an eye to his promise, which was, that he would giue them into his hands:
and had an eye to his promise, which was, that he would give them into his hands:
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and yet (as we se•) he was neuer awhit the bolder to presume therof, without diligent vsing of the meanes.
and yet (as we se•) he was never awhit the bolder to presume thereof, without diligent using of the means.
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It was as vnlike, (nay much more vnlikely) that Dauid should haue smitten downe Goliah, that Noah should haue saued the world by the Arke:
It was as unlike, (nay much more unlikely) that David should have smitten down Goliath, that Noah should have saved the world by the Ark:
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15 And he came vnto the men of Succoth, and said, Behold Zeba and Zalmunna, by whom ye vpbrayed me, saying, Are the hands of Zeba and Zalmunna already in thy hands, that we should giue bread vnto thy wearie men?
15 And he Come unto the men of Succoth, and said, Behold Zeba and Zalmunna, by whom you upbrayed me, saying, are the hands of Zeba and Zalmunna already in thy hands, that we should give bred unto thy weary men?
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and many other such things to haue bin brought to passe, as the conquering of the Nations by Ioshua: but they all, when they belieued God, that he would doe that which he promised, went to worke with great care and diligence to serue Gods prouidence, seeing he wrought by meanes (as he doth still) and so they preuailed,
and many other such things to have been brought to pass, as the conquering of the nations by Ioshua: but they all, when they believed God, that he would do that which he promised, went to work with great care and diligence to serve God's providence, seeing he wrought by means (as he does still) and so they prevailed,
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and obtained that which they sought.
and obtained that which they sought.
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And this was the power of God through faith, they trusting and resting in him through the Mediator to come,
And this was the power of God through faith, they trusting and resting in him through the Mediator to come,
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so it is no lesse in vs, (for I will briefly apply it againe,
so it is no less in us, (for I will briefly apply it again,
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though I haue stood largely on this point before, a new occasion being offered) that we outgrow many lets and discouragements by the same our faith,
though I have stood largely on this point before, a new occasion being offered) that we outgrow many lets and discouragements by the same our faith,
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though wee bee priuie that there is otherwise nothing in vs, and that (when sometimes it hath seemed to vs almost impossible) the Lord hath done much for vs,
though we be privy that there is otherwise nothing in us, and that (when sometime it hath seemed to us almost impossible) the Lord hath done much for us,
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and wrought great things by vs, while wee haue, although but weakely and poorely gone to work,
and wrought great things by us, while we have, although but weakly and poorly gone to work,
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whether we respect our faith, or our labour, which is the fruit of it. And we hauing been diligent to approoue our selues in both;
whither we respect our faith, or our labour, which is the fruit of it. And we having been diligent to approve our selves in both;
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we haue found the truth of that Scripture verified in vs, which saith, that faith ouercommeth the difficulties that are in the world;
we have found the truth of that Scripture verified in us, which Says, that faith Overcometh the difficulties that Are in the world;
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and haue growne to the contempt of many sinnes, and the subduing of them, in great measure, which had sometime preuailed against vs;
and have grown to the contempt of many Sins, and the subduing of them, in great measure, which had sometime prevailed against us;
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and to be better heartned against afflictions, and to get strength of hope by experience for the time to come.
and to be better heartened against afflictions, and to get strength of hope by experience for the time to come.
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But to see how soone Moses, Ioshua, and Gedeon here grew strong in faith, as in a few daies, which we are going about many yeeres, this ought as to humble vs,
But to see how soon Moses, Ioshua, and Gideon Here grew strong in faith, as in a few days, which we Are going about many Years, this ought as to humble us,
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for that we are so farre behind them, so to incourage vs, looking duly vnto this, how graciouslie God assisted them.
for that we Are so Far behind them, so to encourage us, looking duly unto this, how graciously God assisted them.
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And so (to apply this to the Sacrament) we haue communion with God and with Christ therein,
And so (to apply this to the Sacrament) we have communion with God and with christ therein,
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and are much confirmed thereby in the couenant he hath made with vs, by our diligence and faithfulnes in preparing our selues thereto, which they that beleeue not think absurd,
and Are much confirmed thereby in the Covenant he hath made with us, by our diligence and faithfulness in preparing our selves thereto, which they that believe not think absurd,
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and more then needs, to looke after.
and more then needs, to look After.
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And to conclude this point (seeing I haue shewed the necessitie of it, and the euill and hurt that falleth out on the contrary, I meane by loosenes, idlenesse,
And to conclude this point (seeing I have showed the necessity of it, and the evil and hurt that falls out on the contrary, I mean by looseness, idleness,
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16 Then he tooke the Elders of the citie, and thornes of the wildernesse, and briers,
16 Then he took the Elders of the City, and thorns of the Wilderness, and briers,
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and did teare the men of Succoth with them. and did tear the men of Succoth with them.
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and vnbeliefe, in Christians, by many occasions heretofore) this I adde, that the cause of so great difference in the degree and measure of grace and goodnesse, which wee obserue in many professors, is this, that some are painfull in hearing, vsing good companie, marking, with their hearts deeply set vpon the same, remembring,
and unbelief, in Christians, by many occasions heretofore) this I add, that the cause of so great difference in the degree and measure of grace and Goodness, which we observe in many professors, is this, that Some Are painful in hearing, using good company, marking, with their hearts deeply Set upon the same, remembering,
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and making vse of their knowledge, watching thereunto with prayer, &c. whereas others comber thēselues so much with other matters, that there is no roome or leisure left for these.
and making use of their knowledge, watching thereunto with prayer, etc. whereas Others cumber themselves so much with other matters, that there is no room or leisure left for these.
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They looke to thriue spiritually, whether they take paines or no, sleeping or working. It is a true saying of a Father, fit to be vrged vpon such:
They look to thrive spiritually, whither they take pains or no, sleeping or working. It is a true saying of a Father, fit to be urged upon such:
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He that made thee without thee, will not saue thee without thee. He will not saue thee for thy labours sake, but by thy labour.He that made thee without thee, will not save thee without thee. He will not save thee for thy labours sake, but by thy labour.
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They that gathered more Manna then their fellowes, got nothing thereby: but it fareth otherwise here:
They that gathered more Manna then their Fellows, god nothing thereby: but it fareth otherwise Here:
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gather much and haue much, labour little and haue little, euen as the Apostle speaketh of another thing on the contrary, he that soweth sparingly, shall reape sparingly.
gather much and have much, labour little and have little, even as the Apostle speaks of Another thing on the contrary, he that Soweth sparingly, shall reap sparingly.
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As we mete to the Lord, so will he measure out to vs againe. He that laboureth not, eate•• not:
As we meet to the Lord, so will he measure out to us again. He that Laboureth not, eate•• not:
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but he that laboureth much, enioyeth the fruite thereof: some thirtie, some sixtie, some an hundred fold: euen as his diligence is.
but he that Laboureth much, Enjoyeth the fruit thereof: Some thirtie, Some sixtie, Some an hundred fold: even as his diligence is.
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Oh it is strange to see how men set themselues to work in earthly businesse, wherein yet they haue no absolute promise of thriuing,
O it is strange to see how men Set themselves to work in earthly business, wherein yet they have no absolute promise of thriving,
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because faith the chiefe help is wanting, but here where the Lord hath tyed himselfe to blesse their labour with abundance, men haue no list to stirre.
Because faith the chief help is wanting, but Here where the Lord hath tied himself to bless their labour with abundance, men have no list to stir.
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A mediocritie of wealth contenteth few, and that maketh them so endlesse and restlesse in their desires and traulles:
A mediocrity of wealth contents few, and that makes them so endless and restless in their Desires and traulles:
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but the commonnest measure of grace pleaseth them best, because that is gotten with least trouble.
but the Commonest measure of grace Pleases them best, Because that is got with least trouble.
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It is fearefull that men should doe so much for the fulfilling of their lusts: and so little that they might excell in goodnesse. But their reward is thereafter.
It is fearful that men should do so much for the fulfilling of their Lustiest: and so little that they might excel in Goodness. But their reward is thereafter.
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And in the meane season God puts as great difference betwix such, as there is betweene Alexander, Caesar or the like Captaines (who were vnwearied also in their conquests) and Gedeon, or others like, who fought the Lords battels,
And in the mean season God puts as great difference betwixt such, as there is between Alexander, Caesar or the like Captains (who were unwearied also in their conquests) and Gideon, or Others like, who fought the lords battles,
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and laboured therein by faith in his promises. Now it followeth.
and laboured therein by faith in his promises. Now it follows.
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14 And tooke a seruant of the men of Succoth, and enquired of him, and hee wrote to him the Princes of Succoth,
14 And took a servant of the men of Succoth, and inquired of him, and he wrote to him the Princes of Succoth,
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and the Elders thereof, euen seuentie and seuen men. and the Elders thereof, even seuentie and seuen men.
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17 Also he brake downe the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the citie.
17 Also he brake down the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the City.
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NOw in these verses following it is shewed that when Gedeon had taken the Princes of Midian,
NOw in these Verses following it is showed that when Gideon had taken the Princes of Midian,
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and was returned to Succoth, he seeks diligently to know the names of the chiefe men and Elders thereof:
and was returned to Succoth, he seeks diligently to know the names of the chief men and Elders thereof:
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and he brought and shewed the Princes Zeba and Zalmunna vnto them:
and he brought and showed the Princes Zeba and Zalmunna unto them:
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for hee kept them aliue, not to make his boast of them, but that he might shew them that God had deliuered them into his hands,
for he kept them alive, not to make his boast of them, but that he might show them that God had Delivered them into his hands,
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as hee made no doubt thereof before, that so they might be the more ashamed and accused for that which they had done to him and his men, in denying them bread.
as he made no doubt thereof before, that so they might be the more ashamed and accused for that which they had done to him and his men, in denying them bred.
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And thereupon hee did vnto them as he had threatned, for he tare their flesh, to wit, of them of Succoth, with the thornes and briers of the wildernesse:
And thereupon he did unto them as he had threatened, for he tear their Flesh, to wit, of them of Succoth, with the thorns and briers of the Wilderness:
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and then ouerthrew the tower of the men of Penuel, and slew the citizens, either because they insulted more arrogantly then the men of Succoth did,
and then overthrew the tower of the men of Penuel, and slew the Citizens, either Because they insulted more arrogantly then the men of Succoth did,
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or else because they resisted Gedeon, trusting in their tower, and so were slaine.
or Else Because they resisted Gideon, trusting in their tower, and so were slain.
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Whether they of Succoth died by the paine & punishment, (as it is most like) or whether their flesh was onely torne,
Whither they of Succoth died by the pain & punishment, (as it is most like) or whither their Flesh was only torn,
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and yet life remaining in them, though the storie doth not declare; yet we cannot be ignorant, how sore and extreame the paine was.
and yet life remaining in them, though the story does not declare; yet we cannot be ignorant, how soar and extreme the pain was.
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What kinde of execution was done vpon the men of Penuel themselues in putting them to death, the storie setteth not downe,
What kind of execution was done upon the men of Penuel themselves in putting them to death, the story sets not down,
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but as it is sure they were slaine, so it is (not without good probabilitie) that the other were torne to death also.
but as it is sure they were slain, so it is (not without good probability) that the other were torn to death also.
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Gedeon meeting this young man, causeth him to set downe the names of the chiefe Elders and gouernours of Succoth in writing, (as it might be the names of the Aldermen and citizens) for he would not trust his owne memorie in so waightie a matter. Gideon meeting this young man, Causes him to Set down the names of the chief Elders and Governors of Succoth in writing, (as it might be the names of the Aldermen and Citizens) for he would not trust his own memory in so weighty a matter.
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And this hee did, because hee would not flie vpon any in rashnes and anger,
And this he did, Because he would not fly upon any in rashness and anger,
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and would be sure by that his aduised deliberation, to punish onely those who were guiltie,
and would be sure by that his advised deliberation, to Punish only those who were guilty,
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and those were the ancients of the citie. As Salomon also was very attentiue in hearing the cause of the harlots.
and those were the ancients of the City. As Solomon also was very attentive in hearing the cause of the harlots.
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To teach vs our dutie in this point, that when any fall into our hands to be corrected by vs, wee doe not at any time hastily in an angrie mood,
To teach us our duty in this point, that when any fallen into our hands to be corrected by us, we do not At any time hastily in an angry mood,
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and without due consideration, vse correction, but weigh the cause rightly, and not reuenge our selues, by satisfying our brutish affections vpon the persons:
and without due consideration, use correction, but weigh the cause rightly, and not revenge our selves, by satisfying our brutish affections upon the Persons:
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And in this wee resemble the Lord himselfe, of whom Abraham saith, It is farre from the Iudge of the whole world to destroy the righteous with the wicked. Genes. 18.
And in this we resemble the Lord himself, of whom Abraham Says, It is Far from the Judge of the Whole world to destroy the righteous with the wicked. Genesis. 18.
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It is an hard thing to be ruled by the word of God in correcting others,
It is an hard thing to be ruled by the word of God in correcting Others,
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whereas flesh looketh to nothing, but to the will and reuenge of it selfe, and not to the bettering of the partie,
whereas Flesh looks to nothing, but to the will and revenge of it self, and not to the bettering of the party,
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and the good example of other, and discharge of a good conscience before God.
and the good Exampl of other, and discharge of a good conscience before God.
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Therefore S. Paul hath giuen a good rule to all by teaching one kind of correcters,
Therefore S. Paul hath given a good Rule to all by teaching one kind of correctors,
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namely fathers, that they should not be bitter to their children:
namely Father's, that they should not be bitter to their children:
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euen as Achan in a waightie case was wisely handled, and kindly dealt with by Ioshua in a matter of life and death, and was regarded in,
even as achan in a weighty case was wisely handled, and kindly dealt with by Ioshua in a matter of life and death, and was regarded in,
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and concerning his soule, when sore punishment was inflicted vpon his bodie.
and Concerning his soul, when soar punishment was inflicted upon his body.
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Sundrie waies doe men shroud this cursed humour, vnder the false habit of zeale or lawfull seueritie:
Sundry ways do men shroud this cursed humour, under the false habit of zeal or lawful severity:
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sometime to couer their ambition, as Iehu in killing Ahabs posteritie; sometime couetousnes, as Saul in slaying some of the Amalekites:
sometime to cover their ambition, as Iehu in killing Ahabs posterity; sometime covetousness, as Saul in slaying Some of the Amalekites:
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sometime pride and reuenge, as the Israelites in warring vpon the Beniamites. All of them failed of the ground, end, manner or measure in executing the correction:
sometime pride and revenge, as the Israelites in warring upon the Benjaminites. All of them failed of the ground, end, manner or measure in executing the correction:
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all which being neglected, and not obserued, doth marre the action, be it neuer so lawfull in it selfe and necessarie.
all which being neglected, and not observed, does mar the actium, be it never so lawful in it self and necessary.
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As when the offending partie seeth not the cause of his correction, or is cruelly handled by the correcter, who maketh nor the end of his correction or punishment to be the sauing of the partie,
As when the offending party sees not the cause of his correction, or is cruelly handled by the correct, who makes nor the end of his correction or punishment to be the Saving of the party,
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and to make the sinne odious that he is punished for, and the same an example to other.
and to make the sin odious that he is punished for, and the same an Exampl to other.
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And here is iustly condemned the doing of them who say, they cannot correct but in anger,
And Here is justly condemned the doing of them who say, they cannot correct but in anger,
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and while their hearts are exasperated against the partie, is if they should say, they can neuer doe it rightly or without sinne,
and while their hearts Are exasperated against the party, is if they should say, they can never do it rightly or without sin,
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whereas God saith, Be angrie, but sinne not: for anger doth nothing well.
whereas God Says, Be angry, but sin not: for anger does nothing well.
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Although what neede the word of God or the examples of the Saints bee vsed to shame them, whom heathens may shame? Of whom some prescribe rules to such as are angrie,
Although what need the word of God or the Examples of the Saints be used to shame them, whom Heathens may shame? Of whom Some prescribe rules to such as Are angry,
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how they may bridle anger from r•sh outrage:
how they may bridle anger from r•sh outrage:
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and one among the rest told his seruant, I had surely beaten thee, but that I was angrie.
and one among the rest told his servant, I had surely beaten thee, but that I was angry.
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This doctrine is to be applied to Magistrates, Parents, Schoolemasters, and other superiors, namely step-mothers,
This Doctrine is to be applied to Magistrates, Parents, Schoolmasters, and other superiors, namely stepmothers,
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and such as haue rule ouer poore orphanes, or any other, whom it little becommeth to excuse their own corruption by the fault or desert of the partie guiltie:
and such as have Rule over poor orphans, or any other, whom it little becomes to excuse their own corruption by the fault or desert of the party guilty:
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who though hee haue but his due, yet the punisher being no fit person to reuenge by his intemperate heate, may deserue a greater punishment at Gods hand,
who though he have but his due, yet the punisher being no fit person to revenge by his intemperate heat, may deserve a greater punishment At God's hand,
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euen of a murtherer (in heart) of his brother.
even of a murderer (in heart) of his brother.
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And we see the effect of such seueritie, is to make the partie corrected to contemne it,
And we see the Effect of such severity, is to make the party corrected to contemn it,
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and waxe desperate, not penitent, which is the peruerting of the right end of correction.
and wax desperate, not penitent, which is the perverting of the right end of correction.
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By Gedeons shewing of these Princes to the men of Succoth and Penuel, to their shame and astonishment (who thought they had been farre enough out of their hands,
By Gedeons showing of these Princes to the men of Succoth and Penuel, to their shame and astonishment (who Thought they had been Far enough out of their hands,
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and therefore scoffed at his pursuing and following after them) I say, by this, wee may note how God oft times turneth the taunts, flouts, threatnings, curses,
and Therefore scoffed At his pursuing and following After them) I say, by this, we may note how God oft times turns the taunts, flouts, threatenings, curses,
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and iniuries which the wicked doe vexe Gods children withall, he turneth them to their owne shame and euill,
and injuries which the wicked do vex God's children withal, he turns them to their own shame and evil,
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and to the comfort of his owne people so abused and wronged by them:
and to the Comfort of his own people so abused and wronged by them:
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as here these mocked Gedeon, liuing and walking according to the life of faith, and going about the Lords worke carefully:
as Here these mocked Gideon, living and walking according to the life of faith, and going about the lords work carefully:
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who now hauing ouercome the Midianites thereby, these wicked mockers are put to shame and paine, yea and to death also.
who now having overcome the midianites thereby, these wicked mockers Are put to shame and pain, yea and to death also.
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And in like manner it fell out to Shemei when he had cursed Dauid, to Zenacherib scorning at Ezechia, for trusting in his God,
And in like manner it fell out to Shimei when he had cursed David, to Sennacherib scorning At Hezekiah, for trusting in his God,
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yea and for blaspheming God himselfe, also to the Pharisees who scorned Christ vpon the Crosse,
yea and for blaspheming God himself, also to the Pharisees who scorned christ upon the Cross,
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but after his resurrection were abashed, and to Haman deadly hating Mordecai the faithfull seruant of God.
but After his resurrection were abashed, and to Haman deadly hating Mordecai the faithful servant of God.
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Now if this appeare thus often times euen heere in this world, how much more at the comming of the solemne and great day,
Now if this appear thus often times even Here in this world, how much more At the coming of the solemn and great day,
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when God shall iudge them? For when they see the Lord with draw himselfe from his people neuer so little, (wherein hee doth no more then he did to his only sonne in whom he was well pleased) o• behold them in some disgrace and abasement in the world:
when God shall judge them? For when they see the Lord with draw himself from his people never so little, (wherein he does no more then he did to his only son in whom he was well pleased) o• behold them in Some disgrace and abasement in the world:
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then they insult and crow ouer them, as the Babylonians and cursed Edomites did ouer the Iewes in captiuitie:
then they insult and crow over them, as the Babylonians and cursed Edomites did over the Iewes in captivity:
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but when as beyond expectation, they see them deliuered, yea and that the Lord graceth them, giues them fauour, restores them to libertie,
but when as beyond expectation, they see them Delivered, yea and that the Lord graceth them, gives them favour, restores them to liberty,
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and blesseth them with many benefits;
and Blesses them with many benefits;
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so is it also a token of our vnfained loue toward them, to pursue their wrongs being dead.
so is it also a token of our unfeigned love towards them, to pursue their wrongs being dead.
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then I say, they turne their scornes into admiration, and are ashamed of their vnreasonable disgracing them.
then I say, they turn their scorns into admiration, and Are ashamed of their unreasonable disgracing them.
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But further, if (besides this) the Lord shall pluck themselues downe, and humble them by the like afflictions,
But further, if (beside this) the Lord shall pluck themselves down, and humble them by the like afflictions,
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then they wish themselues in their case euen with the hardest and worst conditions.
then they wish themselves in their case even with the Hardest and worst conditions.
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So that we haue good cause abundantly to be contented to seeke to liue by faith in the sonne of God, trusting in,
So that we have good cause abundantly to be contented to seek to live by faith in the son of God, trusting in,
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and cleauing to him and his word aboue all other things, esteeming our selues farre more rich thereby (euen when wee are counted most foolish and vile of the scornefull world) then they in their florishingest estate and condition:
and cleaving to him and his word above all other things, esteeming our selves Far more rich thereby (even when we Are counted most foolish and vile of the scornful world) then they in their florishingest estate and condition:
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for why? we rest on God, and waite by hope, hauing him on our side, and are not disappointed:
for why? we rest on God, and wait by hope, having him on our side, and Are not disappointed:
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they cast all (as the desperate Dicer) on blinde hope, likelihoods, and haphazard, and so are deceiued of their expectation.
they cast all (as the desperate Dicer) on blind hope, likelihoods, and haphazard, and so Are deceived of their expectation.
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They haue a time of boasting and glorying, which deceiueth them, and maketh them thinke, that their iollitie and prosperitie will last alwaies,
They have a time of boasting and glorying, which deceiveth them, and makes them think, that their jollity and Prosperity will last always,
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when yet it changeth as the weather, and continueth not in one estate, and they haue no wisedome to consider it,
when yet it changes as the weather, and Continueth not in one estate, and they have no Wisdom to Consider it,
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or their end which shall be worst of all. Gods people haue a time of mourning, but the end shall be reioycing:
or their end which shall be worst of all. God's people have a time of mourning, but the end shall be rejoicing:
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as here Gedeon bringeth before his vpbraiders Zeba and Zalmunna with triumph and glorie.
as Here Gideon brings before his vpbraiders Zeba and Zalmunna with triumph and glory.
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And with this we may also see, that the euill which they either doe not once dreame of,
And with this we may also see, that the evil which they either do not once dream of,
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or which they thinke to be farre off from them, and make a mocke of it, is neere vnto them.
or which they think to be Far off from them, and make a mock of it, is near unto them.
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According to that which the Apostle saith to the Thessalonians, When men crie peace, peace,
According to that which the Apostle Says to the Thessalonians, When men cry peace, peace,
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then commeth sudden destruction vpon them, euen as the sorrow of a woman at her trauell.
then comes sudden destruction upon them, even as the sorrow of a woman At her travel.
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Chorah and his companie, Benadad with many other are examples hereof.Korah and his company, Benadad with many other Are Examples hereof.
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So that there is no heed to be taken how iocond they be, when they be aloft,
So that there is no heed to be taken how jocund they be, when they be aloft,
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or haue their hearts desire, neither neede any to be afraid at the beholding of their greatnes,
or have their hearts desire, neither need any to be afraid At the beholding of their greatness,
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for why euen while it abideth, it is departing, and while it standeth, it is in falling,
for why even while it Abideth, it is departing, and while it Stands, it is in falling,
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for when they be at their best and greatest, there is a greater then they, who is working their ouerthrow.
for when they be At their best and greatest, there is a greater then they, who is working their overthrow.
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But who is warned by others woe? But of this briefly, because often.
But who is warned by Others woe? But of this briefly, Because often.
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because (besides the hurtfulnesse) it hath so many shifts to conueigh it selfe from danger, and is so hardly catcht.
Because (beside the hurtfulness) it hath so many shifts to convey it self from danger, and is so hardly catched.
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Gedeon hauing well shamed these men of Succoth and Penuel, doth to them now as he had threatned, verse 7. and 9. that is: Gideon having well shamed these men of Succoth and Penuel, does to them now as he had threatened, verse 7. and 9. that is:
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he to•e the flesh of the men of Succoth with thornes, and cast downe the tower of the men of Penuel (euen their strong hold that they gloried in) he cast it downe (I say) to the ground and slew them.
he to•e the Flesh of the men of Succoth with thorns, and cast down the tower of the men of Penuel (even their strong hold that they gloried in) he cast it down (I say) to the ground and slew them.
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And might not both these punishments haue been auoided, thinke we? Yes, and so had been but for their owne sinne:
And might not both these punishments have been avoided, think we? Yes, and so had been but for their own sin:
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I meane their vndutifulnes, boldnes, stout and sturdie stomacks, and their slinesse, hoping if Midian had preuailed, to haue gained by their vnnaturall dealing with their brethren, denying bread vnto them.
I mean their undutifulness, boldness, stout and sturdy stomachs, and their slyness, hoping if Midian had prevailed, to have gained by their unnatural dealing with their brothers, denying bred unto them.
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Oh therefore how lamentable is it to see, how men bring shame, sorrow, and destruction vpon themselues by their wicked qualities,
O Therefore how lamentable is it to see, how men bring shame, sorrow, and destruction upon themselves by their wicked qualities,
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and bad behauiour, as wilfulnes, proud stomackes, crueltie, currish and vnkinde dealings, and such other, without the which they might haue enioyed their peace and welfare euen to their hearts desire,
and bad behaviour, as wilfulness, proud stomachs, cruelty, currish and unkind dealings, and such other, without the which they might have enjoyed their peace and welfare even to their hearts desire,
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and good contentment, yea and the fauour of God also:
and good contentment, yea and the favour of God also:
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for it is nothing but mens sin that keepeth many good things from them, and heapeth many contrarie euils vpon them.
for it is nothing but men's since that Keepeth many good things from them, and heapeth many contrary evils upon them.
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As Achan by stealing, Dathan by rebelling against Gods faithfull seruant Moses, and Israel by oft reuolting from God,
As achan by stealing, Dathan by rebelling against God's faithful servant Moses, and Israel by oft revolting from God,
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and falling from their couenant, whereof this booke is too plaine a proofe against them.
and falling from their Covenant, whereof this book is too plain a proof against them.
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So some among vs, are vndone by their idlenes, vnthriftinesse, and needlesse spending, some by their vnfaithfulnes,
So Some among us, Are undone by their idleness, unthriftiness, and needless spending, Some by their unfaithfulness,
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and deceitful dealing, lose their credit, and being no more trusted, come to naught:
and deceitful dealing, loose their credit, and being no more trusted, come to nought:
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some by their oppression sundry waies, are on their death bed so terrified, that whereas by making restitution of a shilling, noble,
Some by their oppression sundry ways, Are on their death Bed so terrified, that whereas by making restitution of a shilling, noble,
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or a pounds valew, while it should haue been done, it might haue brought great ease to them:
or a pounds value, while it should have been done, it might have brought great ease to them:
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they would now in their terror restore ten for one, and yet cannot be quieted neither.
they would now in their terror restore ten for one, and yet cannot be quieted neither.
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So some for adultrie are brought to shame, and to worse should bee, if they had their due:
So Some for adultery Are brought to shame, and to Worse should be, if they had their endue:
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and other by spitefull, malicious, and reuenging spirits, make themselues odious to all, and they procure small ioy to themselues.
and other by spiteful, malicious, and revenging spirits, make themselves odious to all, and they procure small joy to themselves.
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And to adde something touching the particular sinne of these men, which was politike shifting and subtelty in playing the Newters,
And to add something touching the particular sin of these men, which was politic shifting and subtlety in playing the Newters,
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while the battell depended in an vncertaintie of issue:
while the battle depended in an uncertainty of issue:
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this I say, that of all other kind of offenders, these slie and wily companions are least pitied of men,
this I say, that of all other kind of offenders, these sly and wily Sodales Are least pitied of men,
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Who pitieth these men of Succoth and Penuel? because they in seeking by subteltie to preserue their liues, iustly were beaten with their owne rodde, and lost them.
Who Pitieth these men of Succoth and Penuel? Because they in seeking by subtlety to preserve their lives, justly were beaten with their own rod, and lost them.
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Whereas he who falles into danger either in a good quarrell, or in his simplicitie, is either saued by God,
Whereas he who falls into danger either in a good quarrel, or in his simplicity, is either saved by God,
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or pitied in his ruine by men.
or pitied in his ruin by men.
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And is not this a double miserie, when men are in distresse, to heare others say of them, they are well serued? Heathens haue obserued this cowardly subteltie (for who is more subtill,
And is not this a double misery, when men Are in distress, to hear Others say of them, they Are well served? heathens have observed this cowardly subtlety (for who is more subtle,
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then hee that is most fearefull) to be euer vnprosperous:
then he that is most fearful) to be ever unprosperous:
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and seldome euen in forren dissentions of Kings and States, haue they sped well, who haue held off,
and seldom even in foreign dissensions of Kings and States, have they sped well, who have held off,
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and plaid the spectators of other mens successe. For whosoeuer hath got the vpper hand, they haue smarted:
and played the spectators of other men's success. For whosoever hath god the upper hand, they have smarted:
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if they whom they denied to succour, they are made the prey of them whom they forsooke:
if they whom they denied to succour, they Are made the prey of them whom they forsook:
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if the other, yet they smart also, in that they did onely forbeare for their sakes, and not actually helpe.
if the other, yet they smart also, in that they did only forbear for their sakes, and not actually help.
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So vnnaturall is it counted, in a common calamitie, to betray one enemie to another, or not to helpe when we are able.
So unnatural is it counted, in a Common calamity, to betray one enemy to Another, or not to help when we Are able.
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Which I speake not to excite men to parts taking alway, in other mens iarres:
Which I speak not to excite men to parts taking always, in other men's jars:
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but to shew how iustly these were handled for their craftinesse, in denying helpe, not to strangers, but their owne captaine.
but to show how justly these were handled for their craftiness, in denying help, not to Strangers, but their own captain.
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And euen so, how odious doth God make Newters and Temporisers in religion? they are hated of Papist and Protestant,
And even so, how odious does God make Newters and Temporisers in Religion? they Are hated of Papist and Protestant,
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and are as cursed, as he that is hanged betwixt heauen and earth.
and Are as cursed, as he that is hanged betwixt heaven and earth.
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Touching the vse of this, and how to abhorre this sinne, reade before in the 2. doct. of the 6. verse.
Touching the use of this, and how to abhor this sin, read before in the 2. doct. of the 6. verse.
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And these with like punishments for the like iniquities, doe not light vpon other that are plaine, vpright, mercifull,
And these with like punishments for the like iniquities, do not Light upon other that Are plain, upright, merciful,
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and in a word, religiously circumspect in their carriage, and who make conscience of their waies.
and in a word, religiously circumspect in their carriage, and who make conscience of their ways.
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I doe not deny, but that the best doe oft meete with sharpe persecutions, but they are for good causes:
I do not deny, but that the best doe oft meet with sharp persecutions, but they Are for good Causes:
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or else their troubles be but fatherly trials and corrections, for their good: so S. Peter saith, If ye suffer for righteousnesse sake, blessed are yee:
or Else their Troubles be but fatherly trials and corrections, for their good: so S. Peter Says, If you suffer for righteousness sake, blessed Are ye:
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And againe, If the will of God be that ye suffer, it is better that ye suffer for wel-doing then for euill. And again, If the will of God be that you suffer, it is better that you suffer for welldoing then for evil.
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So that we see, such haue to beare off the sharpenes and painefulnesse of their sufferings, by their reioycing in the Lord,
So that we see, such have to bear off the sharpness and painfulness of their sufferings, by their rejoicing in the Lord,
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and by the blessed estate that they are in:
and by the blessed estate that they Are in:
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whereas the other haue their punishments, as forerunners of greater, euen here before hand, as the Apostle saith.
whereas the other have their punishments, as forerunners of greater, even Here before hand, as the Apostle Says.
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Indeed full often (I confesse) they shelter themselues to men-ward by their greatnesse, and shift well inough when meane persons go to wracke.
Indeed full often (I confess) they shelter themselves to Menward by their greatness, and shift well enough when mean Persons go to wrack.
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According to the prouerbe, Great men dote, and poore men smart.
According to the proverb, Great men dote, and poor men smart.
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But when God (who is higher then they, as Salomon saith) calleth thē to account, (as being their only competent Iudge,
But when God (who is higher then they, as Solomon Says) calls them to account, (as being their only competent Judge,
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when they haue broken through other iudgements, by fauor, feare or bribes, as great flies breake through cop-webbes) then they meete with their match.
when they have broken through other Judgments, by favour, Fear or Bribes, as great flies break through cop-webbes) then they meet with their match.
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As alas who seeth not what waies there are to bring this about? As displeasure of prince, factions and partakings, treacheries challenges, and highnesse of spirits.
As alas who sees not what ways there Are to bring this about? As displeasure of Prince, factions and partakings, Treacheries challenges, and highness of spirits.
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As our owne English Chronicles for these 2. or 300 yeeres, plentifully witnesse. Now if the Lord spare not great ones;
As our own English Chronicles for these 2. or 300 Years, plentifully witness. Now if the Lord spare not great ones;
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let all fawning flatterers who seeke to such, and willingly offer themselues as instruments of oppression, cruelty and wrong,
let all fawning Flatterers who seek to such, and willingly offer themselves as Instruments of oppression, cruelty and wrong,
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because they looke to be safe vnder their wings from punishment (as Ziba and such like) let such feare I say:
Because they look to be safe under their wings from punishment (as Ziba and such like) let such Fear I say:
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for their patrons shall not shelter themselues, howsoeuer they (no doubt) thinke otherwise.
for their Patrons shall not shelter themselves, howsoever they (no doubt) think otherwise.
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And this be said of this point, for the fuller handling of that which I noted vpon the 9. verse to the same purpose.
And this be said of this point, for the fuller handling of that which I noted upon the 9. verse to the same purpose.
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And here we may more particularly marke by the executing of punishment vpon these chiefe men of the citie, rather then vpon the common citizens, that as the greatest in place and authoritie haue many priuiledges aboue the meaner persons, both in credit, wealth, estimation, and commanding others:
And Here we may more particularly mark by the executing of punishment upon these chief men of the City, rather then upon the Common Citizens, that as the greatest in place and Authority have many privileges above the meaner Persons, both in credit, wealth, estimation, and commanding Others:
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so the Lord brings them foorth to the terrour of inferiours, and they lie open to greater danger, hurt and losse thereby,
so the Lord brings them forth to the terror of inferiors, and they lie open to greater danger, hurt and loss thereby,
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then others doe, and in time it breaketh out and appeareth, if they doe ill behaue themselues in their places.
then Others do, and in time it breaks out and appears, if they do ill behave themselves in their places.
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This is a great cause why men who are aboue other, should carrie themselues humbly and not proudly,
This is a great cause why men who Are above other, should carry themselves humbly and not proudly,
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as too many of them doe: and also looke well to themselues in euery part of their dutie:
as too many of them do: and also look well to themselves in every part of their duty:
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for a time will come when they shall pay for all, and when their estate shall be such,
for a time will come when they shall pay for all, and when their estate shall be such,
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as the meanest vnder them, would be full loth to be in their roome.
as the Meanest under them, would be full loath to be in their room.
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And to such I say as Dauid in Psalm. 2. Be wise now therefore, serue the Lord in feare:
And to such I say as David in Psalm. 2. Be wise now Therefore, serve the Lord in Fear:
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and liue together with them for our mutuall good:
and live together with them for our mutual good:
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and kisse the sonne, yee mightie ones, lest he crush you in peeces: Happie then are all they that trust in him, if his wrath be kindled. and kiss the son, ye mighty ones, lest he crush you in Pieces: Happy then Are all they that trust in him, if his wrath be kindled.
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Also the inferiors should here learne, not to murmure against them, because they are so farre aboue them,
Also the inferiors should Here Learn, not to murmur against them, Because they Are so Far above them,
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for they sometime goe vnder more sore and heauy punishments, then they themselues doe:
for they sometime go under more soar and heavy punishments, then they themselves do:
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yea and though they behaue themselues commendably in their places, yet God oft correcteth them more then some others,
yea and though they behave themselves commendably in their places, yet God oft Correcteth them more then Some Others,
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lest they should kick vp their heele against him by meanes of their wealth and greatnesse:
lest they should kick up their heel against him by means of their wealth and greatness:
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as it is too common a thing for such to do. So that as God hath his number among all estates both high and low;
as it is too Common a thing for such to do. So that as God hath his number among all estates both high and low;
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so he nurtureth them all by afflictions according to his heauenly wisdome, that they may safely in their appointed time be gathered to their fathers.
so he nurtureth them all by afflictions according to his heavenly Wisdom, that they may safely in their appointed time be gathered to their Father's.
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But here being a fit place to make an end, I will stay for this time.
But Here being a fit place to make an end, I will stay for this time.
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THE FIFTY THREE SERMON ON THE EIGHTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. Vers. 18. Then said he to Zeba and Zalmunna, What manner of men were they whom ye slew as Tabor? And they answered,
THE FIFTY THREE SERMON ON THE EIGHTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. Vers. 18. Then said he to Zeba and Zalmunna, What manner of men were they whom you slew as Tabor? And they answered,
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As thou art so were they: euery one was like the children of a King. 19. And he said, They were my brethren, euen my mothers children:
As thou art so were they: every one was like the children of a King. 19. And he said, They were my brothers, even my mother's children:
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As the Lord liueth, if ye had saued their liues, I would not slay you. 20. Then he said to Iether his first borne sonne, Vp, and slay them:
As the Lord lives, if you had saved their lives, I would not slay you. 20. Then he said to Jether his First born son, Up, and slay them:
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but the boy drew not his sword, for he feared; because he was yet but young. but the boy drew not his sword, for he feared; Because he was yet but young.
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21. Then Zeba and Zalmunna said, Rise thou, and fall vpon vs: for as the man is, so is his strength:
21. Then Zeba and Zalmunna said, Rise thou, and fallen upon us: for as the man is, so is his strength:
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And Gedeon arose, and slew Zeba and Zalmunna, and tooke away the ornaments that were on their Camels necks. And Gideon arose, and slew Zeba and Zalmunna, and took away the Ornament that were on their Camels necks.
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NOw after all this was done, it followeth, (according to the diuision of the Chapter in the beginning of it) how Gedeon executed punishment vpon the two Kings of Midian:
NOw After all this was done, it follows, (according to the division of the Chapter in the beginning of it) how Gideon executed punishment upon the two Kings of Midian:
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whom after hee had shewed them to the Princes of Succoth and Penuel, hee purposed to punish.
whom After he had showed them to the Princes of Succoth and Penuel, he purposed to Punish.
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And first, seeing they were great men, he shewed courtesie to them, in entring speech with them,
And First, seeing they were great men, he showed courtesy to them, in entering speech with them,
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though hee needed not so to haue done. And he asked what manner of men they were, whom they slew at mount Tabor:
though he needed not so to have done. And he asked what manner of men they were, whom they slew At mount Tabor:
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they answered, they were like him, and so goodly and well fauoured, as if they had been a Kings sonnes.
they answered, they were like him, and so goodly and well favoured, as if they had been a Kings Sons.
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Whereby it appeareth, that Gedeon was a man of singular fauour and person.
Whereby it appears, that Gideon was a man of singular favour and person.
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When those men were slaine the storie setteth not downe, but seeing the Midianites inuaded the land of Israel in the haruest time euery yeere, it was like that then they did it.
When those men were slain the story sets not down, but seeing the midianites invaded the land of Israel in the harvest time every year, it was like that then they did it.
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He answered, if they had not killed them, he would haue saued them aliue.
He answered, if they had not killed them, he would have saved them alive.
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And he commanded his eldest sonne to fall vpon them, but he durst not, being yet young:
And he commanded his eldest son to fallen upon them, but he durst not, being yet young:
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and they likewise scorned that, and bad him doe it himselfe. So Gedeon did it.
and they likewise scorned that, and bade him do it himself. So Gideon did it.
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This enquiring into the act before mentioned by Gedeon, was, that they might see, that they iustly suffered.
This inquiring into the act before mentioned by Gideon, was, that they might see, that they justly suffered.
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For, notwithstanding this, he might and ought to haue put them to death, for that God had appointed them thereto, being grieuous enemies of the Church:
For, notwithstanding this, he might and ought to have put them to death, for that God had appointed them thereto, being grievous enemies of the Church:
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and the killing of the other two princes Oreb and Zeb (who yet slew not his brethren) is commended in the Psalme;
and the killing of the other two Princes Oreb and Zeb (who yet slew not his brothers) is commended in the Psalm;
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therefore he ought to haue slaine them euen for that cause.
Therefore he ought to have slain them even for that cause.
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This speech of his therfore, that he would not haue killed them, but for that they slew his brethren,
This speech of his Therefore, that he would not have killed them, but for that they slew his brothers,
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though pitifull, yet was sudden and passionate, and cannot be iustified. So that howsoeuer they might haue pleaded for themselues otherwise:
though pitiful, yet was sudden and passionate, and cannot be justified. So that howsoever they might have pleaded for themselves otherwise:
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sure it is their mouthes were stopped that they could aske no fauour, in this respect seeing they had slaine his brethren:
sure it is their mouths were stopped that they could ask no favour, in this respect seeing they had slain his brothers:
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and his enquiring into that action was commendable in him, if he had proceeded no further,
and his inquiring into that actium was commendable in him, if he had proceeded no further,
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nor so diepely engaged himselfe by oath.
nor so diepely engaged himself by oath.
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This is one thing that is here to bee noted, that as Gedeon did it is meete, that all who are to be punished, should see iust cause thereof, by examining them,
This is one thing that is Here to be noted, that as Gideon did it is meet, that all who Are to be punished, should see just cause thereof, by examining them,
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and to cleare other, who haue been suspected:
and to clear other, who have been suspected:
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as was done by Ioshua at the commandement of God to Achan, and so the innocent shall haue no cause to complaine.
as was done by Ioshua At the Commandment of God to achan, and so the innocent shall have no cause to complain.
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It is good therfore in respect of them, that they may not feare, they shall bee pursued without cause:
It is good Therefore in respect of them, that they may not Fear, they shall be pursued without cause:
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and also let the guiltie see, how they shall be dealt with, to wit, that they shall be brought to shame and punishment openlie.
and also let the guilty see, how they shall be dealt with, to wit, that they shall be brought to shame and punishment openly.
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But here partialitie must be farre off, and anger, and al euill affection remooued.
But Here partiality must be Far off, and anger, and all evil affection removed.
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And this is to be specially considered of all such as shall execute punishment vpon malefactors,
And this is to be specially considered of all such as shall execute punishment upon malefactors,
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or vse correction towards seruants, children, or such like.
or use correction towards Servants, children, or such like.
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And as for such, whose sinnes are manifest to themselues or other, and yet not punishable by mans law, God will meet with them,
And as for such, whose Sins Are manifest to themselves or other, and yet not punishable by men law, God will meet with them,
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and come against them in his good time, their own consciences giuing them to vnderstand, that they doe that which is wicked in his sight,
and come against them in his good time, their own Consciences giving them to understand, that they do that which is wicked in his sighed,
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and that they shall bee iudged for it, if they speedily repent not.
and that they shall be judged for it, if they speedily Repent not.
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But of this I haue spoken more largely in his enquiring of the Elders of Succoth,
But of this I have spoken more largely in his inquiring of the Elders of Succoth,
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as touching their fact in slaying them at Tabor in their iollitie, more (God willing) shall bee said in the next replie of Gedeon.
as touching their fact in slaying them At Tabor in their jollity, more (God willing) shall be said in the next reply of Gideon.
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Their answer, that they were goodly men, as if they had been the sonnes of a King, doth teach vs, that many for all their outward prerogatiues that they haue aboue other men, in fauour, birth, manhood,
Their answer, that they were goodly men, as if they had been the Sons of a King, does teach us, that many for all their outward prerogatives that they have above other men, in favour, birth, manhood,
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or honour and wealth, yet haue no hold of them, yea rather, they are depriued of them in an houre,
or honour and wealth, yet have no hold of them, yea rather, they Are deprived of them in an hour,
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though they hoped and pleased themselues in looking for the continuance of them for many yeeres,
though they hoped and pleased themselves in looking for the Continuance of them for many Years,
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as may be seene in these that slew and were slaine. So was Sisera soone cut off, and Eglon, Iezabel and many others.
as may be seen in these that slew and were slain. So was Sisera soon Cut off, and Eglon, Jezebel and many Others.
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For they lie open to many more dangers, then meaner persons, especially being wicked, as I haue said.
For they lie open to many more dangers, then meaner Persons, especially being wicked, as I have said.
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All that are wise therefore, will beware how they please themselues, or rest in any earthly thing here below,
All that Are wise Therefore, will beware how they please themselves, or rest in any earthly thing Here below,
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but vse it soberly for their owne and the good of others;
but use it soberly for their own and the good of Others;
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being like in this changeable world, to change also, and that daily, and their pompe and glory to turne to vanitie:
being like in this changeable world, to change also, and that daily, and their pomp and glory to turn to vanity:
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and in the middest of all painted felicitie of this world, happy is he onely, who glorieth and reioyceth in the Lord.
and in the midst of all painted felicity of this world, happy is he only, who Glorieth and rejoices in the Lord.
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Which doctrine (I confesse) is often iterated, but when I consider the great necessitie thereof,
Which Doctrine (I confess) is often iterated, but when I Consider the great necessity thereof,
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and how contrary the most mens practise is thereto:
and how contrary the most men's practice is thereto:
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I conclude, that it is the wisdome of the Spirit of God to giue occasion of the same almost in euery sentence, sometime and oft in some chapter, to the end that the commonnesse of the sin might bee somewhat checked by the often repeating and reproouing therof.
I conclude, that it is the Wisdom of the Spirit of God to give occasion of the same almost in every sentence, sometime and oft in Some chapter, to the end that the commonness of the since might be somewhat checked by the often repeating and reproving thereof.
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And so it becommeth them that are wise to iudge, and prepare their appetite where the holy Ghost hath prouided sauoury meate and instruction,
And so it becomes them that Are wise to judge, and prepare their appetite where the holy Ghost hath provided savoury meat and instruction,
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and not to be wearie of hearing, where he is not wearie of teaching.
and not to be weary of hearing, where he is not weary of teaching.
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And here (as the fittest place) let vs behold these desperate Princes, how they are brought forth to their answere for a fact which they little dreamt they should euer heare of againe, or answer too:
And Here (as the Fittest place) let us behold these desperate Princes, how they Are brought forth to their answer for a fact which they little dreamed they should ever hear of again, or answer too:
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namely, for killing of those men whom they slew at mount Tabor.
namely, for killing of those men whom they slew At mount Tabor.
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Tush, they in their iollitie had put them to the sword, with the rest of the company, no respect had of persons (nay it is like the rather,
Tush, they in their jollity had put them to the sword, with the rest of the company, no respect had of Persons (nay it is like the rather,
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because they seemed to bee of note and worth) and all to make boast of their gallant spirits, victorious, braue, and proud stomacks:
Because they seemed to be of note and worth) and all to make boast of their gallant spirits, victorious, brave, and proud stomachs:
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not vnlike to him, whose glory it was to cut off the thumbes of seuentie Princes,
not unlike to him, whose glory it was to Cut off the thumbs of seuentie Princes,
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and put them like dogges vnder his bord to gather crummes.
and put them like Dogs under his board to gather crumbs.
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As touching the abuse of mens prosperitie I haue oft spoken, and of the right vse thereof:
As touching the abuse of men's Prosperity I have oft spoken, and of the right use thereof:
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but here one word (more particularly) let me adde to warne men, how they ought to demeane themselues in their places,
but Here one word (more particularly) let me add to warn men, how they ought to demean themselves in their places,
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when by reason either of their great successe, vnlooked for preferment, or what other occasion soeuer their corrupt flesh might take to forget themselues:
when by reason either of their great success, unlooked for preferment, or what other occasion soever their corrupt Flesh might take to forget themselves:
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I say, let men beware what they do in their iolly, lusty, or merry moodes, when they thinke they haue the world in a sling, and none may controll them:
I say, let men beware what they do in their jolly, lusty, or merry moods, when they think they have the world in a sling, and none may control them:
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euen then, I say, let them controll themselues, and take heed lest any insolent, disdainefull, cruell, iniurious, words or deeds, breake out of the superfluitie of their pride and brauerie:
even then, I say, let them control themselves, and take heed lest any insolent, disdainful, cruel, injurious, words or Deeds, break out of the superfluity of their pride and bravery:
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which hereafter either God or man might bring forth against them, when they shall bee abased and in meaner condition.
which hereafter either God or man might bring forth against them, when they shall be abased and in meaner condition.
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Which counsell I giue not to them who are in these pangs, (for I know it little bootes to tell a drunken man, You haue done that in your drunkennesse which you will repent of being sober) but to arme men both against all such vnlawfull occasions,
Which counsel I give not to them who Are in these pangs, (for I know it little boots to tell a drunken man, You have done that in your Drunkenness which you will Repent of being Sobrium) but to arm men both against all such unlawful occasions,
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as the most seeke after, to the end they may vtter this stomack of theirs,
as the most seek After, to the end they may utter this stomach of theirs,
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as gaming, drinking, challenges, quarrels, contentions and suites of law, &c. as also against the corrupt abuse euen of lawfull blessings, which (if a man be not very warie) will tickle and pricke him forward at one time or other, to some odious carriage of himselfe, which afterward may be remembred against him to his reproach, losse and shame,
as gaming, drinking, challenges, quarrels, contentions and suits of law, etc. as also against the corrupt abuse even of lawful blessings, which (if a man be not very wary) will tickle and prick him forward At one time or other, to Some odious carriage of himself, which afterwards may be remembered against him to his reproach, loss and shame,
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yea ruine, as heere we see in these.
yea ruin, as Here we see in these.
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Euen Heathens haue prudently obserued this, That a wise man will carrie himselfe no otherwise being prosperous,
Even heathens have prudently observed this, That a wise man will carry himself not otherwise being prosperous,
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then as one who considereth, that one day he may be miserable. then as one who Considereth, that one day he may be miserable.
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And indeed such iolly fellowes had need of this warrant euen to man-ward, that they shall neuer fall nor decay in their estate;
And indeed such jolly Fellows had need of this warrant even to manward, that they shall never fallen nor decay in their estate;
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seeing that else, who seeth not what fruite they reape of their scorne and pride, to wit, that being vnderfoot all men reioyce in their ruine,
seeing that Else, who sees not what fruit they reap of their scorn and pride, to wit, that being underfoot all men rejoice in their ruin,
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and make them their pastime, few or none pitying them, or taking their part: whereas others are lamented and reliued in their miserie.
and make them their pastime, few or none pitying them, or taking their part: whereas Others Are lamented and relived in their misery.
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Who pitieth Herod eaten vp with wormes, because he would so proudly exceed the bounds of man ▪ and be counted a God? Haman was hanged vpon the gallowes:
Who Pitieth Herod eaten up with worms, Because he would so proudly exceed the bounds of man ▪ and be counted a God? Haman was hanged upon the gallows:
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who readeth it not with ioy, rather then is grieued at it? because (while hee was aloft) he made himselfe the terrour of the Church for his crueltie? How should Iob haue answered it in his affliction,
who readeth it not with joy, rather then is grieved At it? Because (while he was aloft) he made himself the terror of the Church for his cruelty? How should Job have answered it in his affliction,
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if hee had vsurped ouer his vnderlings, being in prosperitie? When Dauid sent messengers to Hanun to comfort him, he cuts off their garments by the middle,
if he had usurped over his underlings, being in Prosperity? When David sent messengers to Hanun to Comfort him, he cuts off their garments by the middle,
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and shaues them, and so sends them backe to their Master. But the time came, when hee repented him of that iolly defiance.
and shaves them, and so sends them back to their Master. But the time Come, when he repented him of that jolly defiance.
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Tush, saith Sheba, who is Dauid, and who is the sonne of Ishai? Who is Abimelech said Gaal? A base fellow, I defie and scorne him and his:
Tush, Says Sheba, who is David, and who is the son of Jesse? Who is Abimelech said Gaal? A base fellow, I defy and scorn him and his:
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but soone after, he wisht that vnsaid againe, and so did the other.
but soon After, he wished that unsaid again, and so did the other.
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And thus of these now mentioned, together with Adonibezek, and them of Succoth and Penuel, let this suffice that hath been said.
And thus of these now mentioned, together with Adonibezek, and them of Succoth and Penuel, let this suffice that hath been said.
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Therefore as for all desperate and prophane wretches (whom nothing but the halter, or stabbing,
Therefore as for all desperate and profane wretches (whom nothing but the halter, or stabbing,
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or such like deserued plague of God befalling them, will perswade the truth hereof) let them goe as they are.
or such like deserved plague of God befalling them, will persuade the truth hereof) let them go as they Are.
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But let all Gods people (who are to looke at God aswell as men) beware especially, that they forget not themselues this way:
But let all God's people (who Are to look At God aswell as men) beware especially, that they forget not themselves this weigh:
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but walke humbly, with due weighing their owne vilenesse, and the changeablenesse of all things here below;
but walk humbly, with due weighing their own vileness, and the changeableness of all things Here below;
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else euen they may fall, as Ezechia did. As Gedeon did heere, so it is lawfull for vs to prosecute our brethrens wrongs,
Else even they may fallen, as Hezekiah did. As Gideon did Here, so it is lawful for us to prosecute our Brothers' wrongs,
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as murther, yea it is meet so to doe, as in the booke of Numbers appeareth,
as murder, yea it is meet so to do, as in the book of Numbers appears,
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and this, not onely in a priuat respect for that we are their flesh (in which kindnesse is to be shewed to them) but also, (and much more) in the publike behalfe of Church and Commonwealth:
and this, not only in a private respect for that we Are their Flesh (in which kindness is to be showed to them) but also, (and much more) in the public behalf of Church and Commonwealth:
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both which it much concerneth, that sinne be not vnpunished.
both which it much concerns, that sin be not unpunished.
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This the Lord requireth, as by Salomons words may bee gathered, which hee spake of Ioab, saying:
This the Lord requires, as by Solomon's words may be gathered, which he spoke of Ioab, saying:
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let him bee slaine, that euill may be remoued, and wee may not bee guilty of the innocent blood, which he hath shed.
let him be slain, that evil may be removed, and we may not be guilty of the innocent blood, which he hath shed.
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But to returne to the point in hand, as it is good to reioyce with out friends,
But to return to the point in hand, as it is good to rejoice with out Friends,
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But as it is commonly gone about, I meane, so that flesh and blood with carnall reason doe rule,
But as it is commonly gone about, I mean, so that Flesh and blood with carnal reason do Rule,
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as it highly displeaseth God, so likewise it marres the action, as in the next point shall appeare.
as it highly displeaseth God, so likewise it mars the actium, as in the next point shall appear.
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And namely to pursue any for them, when they suffer for their deserts, as the most doe:
And namely to pursue any for them, when they suffer for their deserts, as the most doe:
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or when they be hurt by them, with whom they were companions in euill: and therfore iustly suffer at the hands of one another:
or when they be hurt by them, with whom they were Sodales in evil: and Therefore justly suffer At the hands of one Another:
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although the Magistrate is to punish the offendor euen in that case also: as when drunkards or quarrellers shed the blood of each other.
although the Magistrate is to Punish the Offender even in that case also: as when drunkards or quarrellers shed the blood of each other.
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And as the Lord himselfe hath put a difference betwixt casuall or vnwilling killing, and wilfull murther:
And as the Lord himself hath put a difference betwixt casual or unwilling killing, and wilful murder:
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as appeareth by his appointing in each Tribe, cities of refuge, for the safegard of the innocent: as appears by his appointing in each Tribe, cities of refuge, for the safeguard of the innocent:
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so he is farre from iustifying any such cruell pitie, as this, to spare the guiltie murtherer:
so he is Far from justifying any such cruel pity, as this, to spare the guilty murderer:
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but will himselfe as well plague them, that shall seeke to stop the due course of iustice against such,
but will himself as well plague them, that shall seek to stop the due course of Justice against such,
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as also find out the murtherer himselfe, (notwithstanding the secrefie wherewith much villanie is cloaked) at one time or other.
as also find out the murderer himself, (notwithstanding the secrecy wherewith much villainy is cloaked) At one time or other.
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An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, and he who sheddeth blood, his blood shall be shed. an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, and he who sheds blood, his blood shall be shed.
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For the blood of the slaine crieth strongly in the eares of the Lord, as that of Abel, and as the widow, who by her importunitie compelled the Iudge to heare,
For the blood of the slain cries strongly in the ears of the Lord, as that of Abel, and as the widow, who by her importunity compelled the Judge to hear,
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and doe her iustice of her aduersarie.
and do her Justice of her adversary.
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And this further condemneth the deadly reuenge which is betweene many, not persons onely, but families and kindreds also, who vpon such murthers, band themselues,
And this further Condemneth the deadly revenge which is between many, not Persons only, but families and kindreds also, who upon such murders, band themselves,
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and take parts each against other irreconciliably, more fit for Pagans indeed then Christians, who should be ioyned together in loue, rather then diuide themselues into sworne brotherhoods in mischiefe,
and take parts each against other irreconciliably, more fit for Pagans indeed then Christians, who should be joined together in love, rather then divide themselves into sworn brotherhoods in mischief,
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like those two, Simeon and Leui. Lastly, it bewraieth the leaudnesse of the Romish pretended pitie and mercifulnesse (not in protecting the guiltlesse,) but in sauing the vilest malefactors from the hand of the lawfull Magistrate, whom God hath appointed to be the terror of ill doers,
like those two, Simeon and Levi Lastly, it bewrayeth the leaudnesse of the Romish pretended pity and mercifulness (not in protecting the guiltless,) but in Saving the Vilest malefactors from the hand of the lawful Magistrate, whom God hath appointed to be the terror of ill doers,
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and not the mocke and may-game of such shauelings.
and not the mock and may-game of such shavelings.
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For if they being pursued, can get into those Temples (or rather dennes) of theeues, they are rescued (as in Sanctuaries) for feare of law and punishment.
For if they being pursued, can get into those Temples (or rather dens) of thieves, they Are rescued (as in Sanctuaries) for Fear of law and punishment.
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Againe, in that Gedeon saith, and sweareth to it, that hee would not haue killed them,
Again, in that Gideon Says, and Sweareth to it, that he would not have killed them,
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and is as the Medes and Persians law was, that is, not easily broken.
and is as the Medes and Persians law was, that is, not Easily broken.
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it teacheth, that it is a very hard matter to doe good actions aright, but that they will one way or other be blemished and obscured:
it Teaches, that it is a very hard matter to do good actions aright, but that they will one Way or other be blemished and obscured:
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euen as Iephtahs courage & constancy in warring against the Ammonites was much dashed by his vnseasonable & rash vow.
even as Iephtahs courage & constancy in warring against the Ammonites was much dashed by his unseasonable & rash Voelli.
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And so particularly through our hastines, boldnes, blindnes, or the like corrupt humours, many good actions do lose their beautie.
And so particularly through our hastiness, boldness, blindness, or the like corrupt humours, many good actions do loose their beauty.
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Which thing as it is with great regard to bee looked to of vs, so it teacheth, that we must not cleaue to al the examples of Gods seruants, without respect and difference,
Which thing as it is with great regard to be looked to of us, so it Teaches, that we must not cleave to all the Examples of God's Servants, without respect and difference,
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nor follow them, because they did them, but examine their grounds, and how they did them, following them only so far as they haue obeyed the Lord:
nor follow them, Because they did them, but examine their grounds, and how they did them, following them only so Far as they have obeyed the Lord:
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for therein onely they are presidents for vs to follow, where their doings are examples agreeable to the rule that should guide vs:
for therein only they Are Presidents for us to follow, where their doings Are Examples agreeable to the Rule that should guide us:
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for that is to be looked vnto which is Gods, not mens.
for that is to be looked unto which is God's, not men's.
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And further it should teach vs more specially, to examine our actions, the manner, end, affections and minde wherewith they be done;
And further it should teach us more specially, to examine our actions, the manner, end, affections and mind wherewith they be done;
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which is the thing that I doe here aime at to lay foorth:
which is the thing that I do Here aim At to lay forth:
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for those things which wee doe in ignorance and darknesse, wee haue not onely no comfort in them,
for those things which we do in ignorance and darkness, we have not only no Comfort in them,
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neither learne any experience by them to be better directed afterward; but contrariwise we haue much to grieue our hearts and to accuse vs therby.
neither Learn any experience by them to be better directed afterwards; but contrariwise we have much to grieve our hearts and to accuse us thereby.
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And this I adde the rather, because wee see that Gedeon ouer-shot himselfe in this, who yet most worthily tempered wisedome and equitie with seueritie in the punishing of the men of Succoth and Penuel.
And this I add the rather, Because we see that Gideon overshot himself in this, who yet most worthily tempered Wisdom and equity with severity in the punishing of the men of Succoth and Penuel.
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Now because few of Gods children will beleeue this, therfore they see not, that the most offences that they commit, are abuses of good duties.
Now Because few of God's children will believe this, Therefore they see not, that the most offences that they commit, Are Abuses of good duties.
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They dare not sin grossely, and so long they think all is well: but when they are about good actions, they are soone ouer-shot:
They Dare not since grossly, and so long they think all is well: but when they Are about good actions, they Are soon overshot:
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and why? They are there where they should be (being so occupied) they presume and suspect no danger:
and why? They Are there where they should be (being so occupied) they presume and suspect no danger:
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euen as the traueller riding in a most straight path or rode, hedged in on both sides,
even as the traveller riding in a most straight path or road, hedged in on both sides,
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so that hee cannot goe amisse.
so that he cannot go amiss.
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But oh sillie man consider, thou bearest about thee a bodie of sinne, an euill heart, euen in a good heart:
But o silly man Consider, thou bearest about thee a body of sin, an evil heart, even in a good heart:
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what wonder then if much euill cleaue to thy best actions, when no other thing is looked at,
what wonder then if much evil cleave to thy best actions, when no other thing is looked At,
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but the good? when the hypocrisie, ignorance, boldnes, pride, and other corruptions thereof lieth vnseene, vnpurged:
but the good? when the hypocrisy, ignorance, boldness, pride, and other corruptions thereof lies unseen, unpurged:
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nay when a corrupt humour sets a man on worke to doe a good dutie, that it may lurke vnder the vizor thereof:
nay when a corrupt humour sets a man on work to do a good duty, that it may lurk under the vizor thereof:
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as anger and malice, vnder zeale and holy reuenge, which is as odious as Nadab & Abihu their offering Incense with strange or common fire.
as anger and malice, under zeal and holy revenge, which is as odious as Nadab & Abihu their offering Incense with strange or Common fire.
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Is not hearing, prayer, a good action? Yet our Sauiour saith: Take heede how ye heare:
Is not hearing, prayer, a good actium? Yet our Saviour Says: Take heed how you hear:
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Paul saith, Watch your selues in prayer, Ephes. 6. For if yee looke not narrowly to your selues in these, keeping your selues attentiue, reuerent, confident, humble, feruent, throughout them; Paul Says, Watch your selves in prayer, Ephesians 6. For if ye look not narrowly to your selves in these, keeping your selves attentive, reverent, confident, humble, fervent, throughout them;
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the diuell will watch you so, that as good neuer a whit, as neuer the better when all is done.
the Devil will watch you so, that as good never a whit, as never the better when all is done.
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And if this be so, euen in things religious, how much more in those which are indifferent? For vnder this pretence, That to be angrie, merrie in companie, to eate, drinke, recreate the body, &c. are things neither good nor euill in nature;
And if this be so, even in things religious, how much more in those which Are indifferent? For under this pretence, That to be angry, merry in company, to eat, drink, recreate the body, etc. Are things neither good nor evil in nature;
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who forgets not this, That these all, change their nature when they come into action,
who forgets not this, That these all, change their nature when they come into actium,
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and cannot be indifferently done? They are good or bad according to the manner of doing.
and cannot be indifferently done? They Are good or bad according to the manner of doing.
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Therefore though anger be not euill of it selfe, yet the Lord iustly challengeth Ionah, saying, Doest thou well to be angrie? meaning, so corruptly and carnally.
Therefore though anger be not evil of it self, yet the Lord justly Challengeth Jonah, saying, Dost thou well to be angry? meaning, so corruptly and carnally.
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Therefore, as easie a worke as men thinke it, to carrie themselues aright in all these:
Therefore, as easy a work as men think it, to carry themselves aright in all these:
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yet let them know, that if in any of them they transgresse the rule either of pietie, loue, or sobernes;
yet let them know, that if in any of them they transgress the Rule either of piety, love, or soberness;
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the goodnesse, or indifferencie of the worke, shall not saue them harmelesse.
the Goodness, or indifferency of the work, shall not save them harmless.
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For instance, if in their zeale, they neither aime at Gods glorie, nor the reformation of the partie,
For instance, if in their zeal, they neither aim At God's glory, nor the Reformation of the party,
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nor the moderation of the affection: their zeale is folly, rage, error, or any thing rather then holy zeale.
nor the moderation of the affection: their zeal is folly, rage, error, or any thing rather then holy zeal.
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But of this point I haue spoken in this booke often, and shall speake afterward, if God will.
But of this point I have spoken in this book often, and shall speak afterwards, if God will.
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Let me adde this caueat to the Ministers, that in all their teaching, especially in the doctrine of these duties, they beware lest they teach men their libertie (which they learne too soone of themselues,
Let me add this caveat to the Ministers, that in all their teaching, especially in the Doctrine of these duties, they beware lest they teach men their liberty (which they Learn too soon of themselves,
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and catch greedily from them) and be large therein: but slight and short in teaching the rules before named, to restraine the abuse thereof:
and catch greedily from them) and be large therein: but slight and short in teaching the rules before nam, to restrain the abuse thereof:
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lest wee burne thee and thy fathers house with fire:
lest we burn thee and thy Father's house with fire:
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rather be they short in the former, and warie and large in the latter, to cut off all lewd pretences.
rather be they short in the former, and wary and large in the latter, to Cut off all lewd pretences.
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As wee see Paul doth, for hauing said, Be angrie: fearing he should haue disciples too many:
As we see Paul does, for having said, Be angry: fearing he should have Disciples too many:
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he straight way addeth, [ but sinne not ] and this cuts the combe of the Libertine.
he straight Way adds, [ but sin not ] and this cuts the comb of the Libertine.
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So doth the wise Preacher, Eccles. 11. Reioyce young man, and take thy pleasure, &c. But know that for all this thou shalt come to iudgement.
So does the wise Preacher, Eccles. 11. Rejoice young man, and take thy pleasure, etc. But know that for all this thou shalt come to judgement.
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Now if the best be subiect to these failings, what shall be said of the worst? Surely no wonder,
Now if the best be Subject to these failings, what shall be said of the worst? Surely no wonder,
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if they regard not at all, whether it be good or bad they doe, but runne to their obiect,
if they regard not At all, whither it be good or bad they do, but run to their Object,
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as the fish to the baite? Or if they doe enquire, then they doe it after the fact done,
as the Fish to the bait? Or if they do inquire, then they do it After the fact done,
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as Salemon saith of the sacrilegious, which bewraies a vile minde.
as Salemon Says of the sacrilegious, which bewrays a vile mind.
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For if they desire to heare it be well, what a prophanenes is this to desire that Gods rule were crooked, For if they desire to hear it be well, what a profaneness is this to desire that God's Rule were crooked,
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so their doings be streight? But if they thinke otherwise, they make the Minister of God a stale,
so their doings be straight? But if they think otherwise, they make the Minister of God a stale,
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and as for God himselfe, they make him a God of cloutes, who must take their frothie repentance and satisfaction in good part, be it what and when they please:
and as for God himself, they make him a God of clouts, who must take their frothy Repentance and satisfaction in good part, be it what and when they please:
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but for themselues, they will be on the surest hand with him, first to satisfie their desire,
but for themselves, they will be on the Surest hand with him, First to satisfy their desire,
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and to inquire aftewards, whether they did well or no. Againe for good duties, they cannot doe them well, themselues being euill: as for indifferent:
and to inquire afterwards, whither they did well or no. Again for good duties, they cannot do them well, themselves being evil: as for indifferent:
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though they say, Let vs alone, if we know we may doe them, wee will take order good enough for the manner and end. though they say, Let us alone, if we know we may do them, we will take order good enough for the manner and end.
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For like fooles they runne into the contrarie extremitie, or else into monstrous excesse in the vse of the libertie.
For like Fools they run into the contrary extremity, or Else into monstrous excess in the use of the liberty.
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So that truly it is said of such, They are set in slipperie places:
So that truly it is said of such, They Are Set in slippery places:
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for they delight most of all to set their foote on the brinke of the ditch or riuer, who seeth not with what danger? but they loue not to walke vpon plaine ground, which they might doe safely:
for they delight most of all to Set their foot on the brink of the ditch or river, who sees not with what danger? but they love not to walk upon plain ground, which they might do safely:
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and so they slide suddenly, and in the end perish remedilesly.
and so they slide suddenly, and in the end perish remedilessly.
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Gedeons mouing his sonne to fall vpon the two Princes, was to traine him to be acquainted with pursuing ill causes and persons assoone as he grew fit for it, Gedeons moving his son to fallen upon the two Princes, was to train him to be acquainted with pursuing ill Causes and Persons As soon as he grew fit for it,
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and not to teach him from his vouth to bee cruell.
and not to teach him from his vouth to be cruel.
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For that quickly pricks which will be a thorne, of it selfe, and needs no sharpning:
For that quickly pricks which will be a thorn, of it self, and needs no sharpening:
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either this or any other sinne.
either this or any other sin.
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By this example (well approued by the best rule) Christians should frame their children betimes,
By this Exampl (well approved by the best Rule) Christians should frame their children betimes,
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and as their yeeres will permit, to discerne good from bad:
and as their Years will permit, to discern good from bad:
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and beware how they vse their tongues, or behaue themselues in the sight or hearing of their children,
and beware how they use their tongues, or behave themselves in the sighed or hearing of their children,
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euen when they are most tender:
even when they Are most tender:
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seeing they are apprehensiue enough of that which is lewd, and especially when their parents shall strengthen their inward pronenesse to euill by their authoritie:
seeing they Are apprehensive enough of that which is lewd, and especially when their Parents shall strengthen their inward proneness to evil by their Authority:
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as (God willing) shall better appeare after in chap. 17. 2. As for this action of his, howsoeuer it may seeme crueltie to such as cannot iudge,
as (God willing) shall better appear After in chap. 17. 2. As for this actium of his, howsoever it may seem cruelty to such as cannot judge,
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yet it was pietie and obedience to Gods commandement.
yet it was piety and Obedience to God's Commandment.
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And youth in this age, had need in all wise manner to be moued, and (if it may be) perswaded, to the embracing and following of good instruction,
And youth in this age, had need in all wise manner to be moved, and (if it may be) persuaded, to the embracing and following of good instruction,
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and religious walking, they being so soone possessed by ill education and companie, of the sinnes of the time,
and religious walking, they being so soon possessed by ill education and company, of the Sins of the time,
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as neuer more in any age or memorie then in this.
as never more in any age or memory then in this.
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Although the act was good, that he was vrged to, yet feare and modestie in him being so young, was commendable:
Although the act was good, that he was urged to, yet Fear and modesty in him being so young, was commendable:
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for there must be time to settle youth euen in that which is good, which takes not roote easily, much lesse growes to bring foorth fruite, especially when there is some shew and appearance of euill in it.
for there must be time to settle youth even in that which is good, which Takes not root Easily, much less grows to bring forth fruit, especially when there is Some show and appearance of evil in it.
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As in Gedeons sonne vnexperienced in these kindes of manhood and courage, the falling vpon two valiant Princes by him a boy, it was to be commended that he feared to doe it.
As in Gedeons son unexperienced in these Kinds of manhood and courage, the falling upon two valiant Princes by him a boy, it was to be commended that he feared to do it.
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His father did well in vrging, but tendernes excused him, in not obeying.
His father did well in urging, but tenderness excused him, in not obeying.
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His example may worthily set to schoole too many youths too bold of their owne accord, without instigation, to attempt and set vpon not doubtfull but vile actions of theft, whoredome, drunkennes, swearing, ribaldrie and the like, odious both to God and man,
His Exampl may worthily Set to school too many youths too bold of their own accord, without instigation, to attempt and Set upon not doubtful but vile actions of theft, whoredom, Drunkenness, swearing, ribaldry and the like, odious both to God and man,
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as breaking all bounds of modestie, feare, and bashfulnes: the enioying of the which are comely ornaments in youth;
as breaking all bounds of modesty, Fear, and bashfulness: the enjoying of the which Are comely Ornament in youth;
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and doe stand them instead, while yet religion is to seeke with them, to keepe and holde them backe from great and shamefull euils,
and do stand them instead, while yet Religion is to seek with them, to keep and hold them back from great and shameful evils,
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as bold fellowship with lewd huswiues and companions.
as bold fellowship with lewd Housewives and Sodales.
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And here iustly may we take vp a lamentation ouer our times, for the want of ciuill and godly education of youth:
And Here justly may we take up a lamentation over our times, for the want of civil and godly education of youth:
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whereby sinne hath now so got the vpper hand, that the boldnes which wee haue seene in growne sinners, men of ripe yeeres, with astonishment, wee behold now with execration,
whereby sin hath now so god the upper hand, that the boldness which we have seen in grown Sinners, men of ripe Years, with astonishment, we behold now with execration,
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And while parents (guiltie of the same, or at least irreligious) doe in particular neglect the care of such their children, by disswading,
And while Parents (guilty of the same, or At least irreligious) do in particular neglect the care of such their children, by dissuading,
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and discouraging them from the sinnes of the time, and by good education keep them from them,
and discouraging them from the Sins of the time, and by good education keep them from them,
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behold the disease groweth, ere they bee aware, common and desperate:
behold the disease grows, ere they be aware, Common and desperate:
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and those parents are so few that shew their care this way, that it were well if religious parents often times did not nourish and winke at such euill qualities in their children.
and those Parents Are so few that show their care this Way, that it were well if religious Parents often times did not nourish and wink At such evil qualities in their children.
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Now when these two Princes see the youth fearefull, they (as men impatient of further delay) prouoke Gedeon himself to fall vpon and slay them,
Now when these two Princes see the youth fearful, they (as men impatient of further Delay) provoke Gideon himself to fallen upon and slay them,
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and so rid them out of the way.
and so rid them out of the Way.
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And they descant vpon the youths tendernes, as if Gedeon had not been well aduised what he did.
And they descant upon the youths tenderness, as if Gideon had not been well advised what he did.
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The child (say they) doth according to his age: he is not fit for such a worke.
The child (say they) does according to his age: he is not fit for such a work.
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The like discourse they make before, in their answer to Gedeon; They were like thee (say they) like the children of a King.
The like discourse they make before, in their answer to Gideon; They were like thee (say they) like the children of a King.
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Of both these together, because they bewray the same spirit and nature in them.
Of both these together, Because they bewray the same Spirit and nature in them.
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First then in the 18. verse they denie not the fact, but describe the persons whom they slew, that they were Princes fellowes,
First then in the 18. verse they deny not the fact, but describe the Persons whom they slew, that they were Princes Fellows,
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as I haue said, and all to declare the greatnes of their courage and stomack:
as I have said, and all to declare the greatness of their courage and stomach:
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but they abase not themselues so low as to aske pardon, neither to craue any fauour.
but they abase not themselves so low as to ask pardon, neither to crave any favour.
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And by this we may see, what are the props whereby wicked and desperate men stay vp and hearten themselues in their miseries and extremities:
And by this we may see, what Are the props whereby wicked and desperate men stay up and hearten themselves in their misery's and extremities:
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their props are prophane and diuelish magnanimitie, and a desperate loftie stomacke, which they call a braue minde, which will yeeld itselfe for no fault,
their props Are profane and devilish magnanimity, and a desperate lofty stomach, which they call a brave mind, which will yield itself for no fault,
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neither blush, or seek any fauour, through a senselesnes of Gods wrath.
neither blush, or seek any favour, through a senselessness of God's wrath.
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And to ioyne therewith this second reply of theirs in this verse, they bewray the same here also,
And to join therewith this second reply of theirs in this verse, they bewray the same Here also,
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when they say, Fall thou on vs, or, dispatch vs with thine owne hands.
when they say, Fallen thou on us, or, dispatch us with thine own hands.
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And this I note of them not so much to their shame (who being Heathens, what wonder though they were no better reformed) as to the shame of such as come after them, who being in the Church, should be better,
And this I note of them not so much to their shame (who being heathens, what wonder though they were no better reformed) as to the shame of such as come After them, who being in the Church, should be better,
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but yet are led by their spirit:
but yet Are led by their Spirit:
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who are so blinded and hardned by the diuell, that they thinke it an ornament to them,
who Are so blinded and hardened by the Devil, that they think it an ornament to them,
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and a chiefe point of manhood, to shrinke for nothing, but to beare off all by the head and shoulders,
and a chief point of manhood, to shrink for nothing, but to bear off all by the head and shoulders,
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as appeares in them who desperatly cast themselues off the ladder into hell, if God bee not mercifull:
as appears in them who desperately cast themselves off the ladder into hell, if God be not merciful:
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which contempt of death is yet contrary to their owne nature, and feeling within them. And this sinne resteth not in these only of the worst and most proiected sort, but reacheth to many professors:
which contempt of death is yet contrary to their own nature, and feeling within them. And this sin rests not in these only of the worst and most projected sort, but reaches to many professors:
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who if they haue done euill, yet set a good face, I meane, a bold, on it;
who if they have done evil, yet Set a good face, I mean, a bold, on it;
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but relent not in any wise, nor will be knowne to be such as they are, and know themselues to bee:
but relent not in any wise, nor will be known to be such as they Are, and know themselves to be:
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of which sort wee finde Gehezas the seruant of Elisha the Prophet to haue been, who when his sinne was couertly bewrayed by his master, (saying, From whence commest thou Gehezai) answered boldly, and that with a lie, Thy seruant hath been no where, meaning but where he should be, to wit, about his businesse.
of which sort we find Gehezas the servant of Elisha the Prophet to have been, who when his sin was covertly bewrayed by his master, (saying, From whence Comest thou Gehazi) answered boldly, and that with a lie, Thy servant hath been no where, meaning but where he should be, to wit, about his business.
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This diuelish shamelesnes and hardning of heart is euer by the seruants of God to bee turned into relenting, melting,
This devilish shamelesnes and hardening of heart is ever by the Servants of God to be turned into relenting, melting,
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and meeknes of spirit, or else they may bee sure, with the wicked to meete with much sorrow.
and meekness of Spirit, or Else they may be sure, with the wicked to meet with much sorrow.
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Of which point more hath bin said elsewhere, chap. 2. and therefore I touch it here but by the way.
Of which point more hath been said elsewhere, chap. 2. and Therefore I touch it Here but by the Way.
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As touching Gedeon, he (as became him) dispatched them, wherein (setting aside the fault before mentioned) hee executed the vengeance of God vpon them being the ring leaders,
As touching Gideon, he (as became him) dispatched them, wherein (setting aside the fault before mentioned) he executed the vengeance of God upon them being the ring leaders,
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as before hee had done vpon the other multitude of the Midianites.
as before he had done upon the other multitude of the midianites.
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And thus wee see a goodly end to the people of God of this sore affliction,
And thus we see a goodly end to the people of God of this soar affliction,
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if wee view the whole, both miserie and deliuerance out of it, and the ouerthrow of their enemies,
if we view the Whole, both misery and deliverance out of it, and the overthrow of their enemies,
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as it hath been set downe from the beginning of the sixth chapter vnto this place.
as it hath been Set down from the beginning of the sixth chapter unto this place.
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Let it teach vs thus to view and consider Gods great workes both in his visitation and chastizing his people,
Let it teach us thus to view and Consider God's great works both in his Visitation and chastising his people,
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and also their behauiour vnder them, with his restoring them to their liberties againe, and his blessing of them.
and also their behaviour under them, with his restoring them to their Liberties again, and his blessing of them.
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These are the treasures and riches that we should store not our bookes onely, but our memories also with, that out of them all we may learne the better to marke and obserue throughout our liues Gods dealing with vs,
These Are the treasures and riches that we should store not our books only, but our memories also with, that out of them all we may Learn the better to mark and observe throughout our lives God's dealing with us,
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and how wee in faith, hope, and patience, may bee like the best of Gods seruants,
and how we in faith, hope, and patience, may be like the best of God's Servants,
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and enioy the things promised, as they did, til we may with Paul learne by our experience, that hope shall not make vs ashamed:
and enjoy the things promised, as they did, till we may with Paul Learn by our experience, that hope shall not make us ashamed:
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but beleeue for all times to come, that God who hath, and doth, he also will deliuer vs vnto the end.
but believe for all times to come, that God who hath, and does, he also will deliver us unto the end.
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and ill behauiour, which could hardly haue been borne by Samson and his friends:
and ill behaviour, which could hardly have been born by samson and his Friends:
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Now lastly in this scripture it is added, that Gedeon took of the ornamēts, which were in forme and shew goodly to looke vpon,
Now lastly in this scripture it is added, that Gideon took of the Ornament, which were in Form and show goodly to look upon,
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and costly, as was fitting for Princes, which were the furniture of their Camels: these ornaments (I say) with whatsoeuer else was of price, Gedeon tooke away:
and costly, as was fitting for Princes, which were the furniture of their Camels: these Ornament (I say) with whatsoever Else was of price, Gideon took away:
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which could not be of small price and valew.
which could not be of small price and value.
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Whereby, as we may see that God plucketh the prey out of the teeth of the wicked, (when he pleaseth) and giueth it to the righteous,
Whereby, as we may see that God plucketh the prey out of the teeth of the wicked, (when he Pleases) and gives it to the righteous,
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as Dauia speaketh in the Psalme, and as is to bee seene in the 2. booke of Kings, chap. 7. how he relieued his people in their famine and distresse, with the spoile and goods of his enemies the Aramites:
as Davia speaks in the Psalm, and as is to be seen in the 2. book of Kings, chap. 7. how he relieved his people in their famine and distress, with the spoil and goods of his enemies the Aramites:
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so by this which God did here to Gedeon, that scripture is verified, which saith:
so by this which God did Here to Gideon, that scripture is verified, which Says:
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First seeke the kingdome of God, and his righteousnes, and other things shall be added to you. For while Gedeon in the simplicitie of heart, First seek the Kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and other things shall be added to you. For while Gideon in the simplicity of heart,
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and desire of obeying God, did pursue the enemies of his people, intending that businesse wholly,
and desire of obeying God, did pursue the enemies of his people, intending that business wholly,
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and not minding earthly profit at all, behold, euen that also befell him, and was brought to his hands.
and not minding earthly profit At all, behold, even that also befell him, and was brought to his hands.
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And it is as easie to see and behold at this day, as it shall be alwaies found true, that while Gods seruants in all conditions and degrees, seeke the Lord with all their heart, he prouideth other necessarie helpes for this present life, which they doe not so much seeke after.
And it is as easy to see and behold At this day, as it shall be always found true, that while God's Servants in all conditions and Degrees, seek the Lord with all their heart, he Provideth other necessary helps for this present life, which they do not so much seek After.
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As Iacob, when he had renued his couenant with the Lord in his iourney to Aram, confesseth at his returning home how liberally God had prouided for him.
As Iacob, when he had renewed his Covenant with the Lord in his journey to Aram, Confesses At his returning home how liberally God had provided for him.
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Oh how many may witnesse the same? For why? as the Lord is true of his promise,
O how many may witness the same? For why? as the Lord is true of his promise,
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so he is a plentifull rewarder of them that seeke him. And as he regardeth such not meanely;
so he is a plentiful rewarder of them that seek him. And as he Regardeth such not meanly;
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so hee dealeth iustly with those that are vnfaithfull and worldly minded;
so he deals justly with those that Are unfaithful and worldly minded;
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that whereas they might seeme by their greedines and their vnwearied following their commodities (with the casting of care of things heauenly) to get all wealth into their hands, they oft times attaine not that which they pursue,
that whereas they might seem by their greediness and their unwearied following their commodities (with the casting of care of things heavenly) to get all wealth into their hands, they oft times attain not that which they pursue,
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and those that doe attaine it, haue got but the winde in their fist, euen nothing, who see they cannot hold it, when they most desire it.
and those that do attain it, have god but the wind in their fist, even nothing, who see they cannot hold it, when they most desire it.
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And this is to teach vs contentment in a godly estate, yea thankfulnes, and not to haue our teeth watering after the dainties of the other.
And this is to teach us contentment in a godly estate, yea thankfulness, and not to have our teeth watering After the dainties of the other.
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A dish of greene hearbes is better in such a case, then a stalled oxe.
A dish of green herbs is better in such a case, then a stalled ox.
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Vers. 22. Then the men of Israel said vnto Gedeon, Raigne thou ouer vs, both thou, Vers. 22. Then the men of Israel said unto Gideon, Reign thou over us, both thou,
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and thy sonne, and thy sonnes sonne, for thou hast aeliuered vs out of the hand of Midian. and thy son, and thy Sons son, for thou hast aeliuered us out of the hand of Midian.
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23. And Gedeon said vnto them, I will not raigne ouer you, neither shal my child raigne ouer you,
23. And Gideon said unto them, I will not Reign over you, neither shall my child Reign over you,
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but the Lord shall raigne ouer you. The third part of the Chapter.but the Lord shall Reign over you. The third part of the Chapter.
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IN this last part of the Chapter follow certaine particulars concerning Gedeon, and the first that is set downe, is the offering of the kingdome to Gedeon and his posteritie, by the men of Israel,
IN this last part of the Chapter follow certain particulars Concerning Gideon, and the First that is Set down, is the offering of the Kingdom to Gideon and his posterity, by the men of Israel,
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and the reason which they render of their so doing: with his refusing it, in these two verses.
and the reason which they render of their so doing: with his refusing it, in these two Verses.
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The generall act of the people was good, in that they shewed themselues thankfull to him,
The general act of the people was good, in that they showed themselves thankful to him,
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for the great deliuerance which they had obtained by him (as Gods instrument) out of all the oppression of the Midianites, their enemies.
for the great deliverance which they had obtained by him (as God's Instrument) out of all the oppression of the midianites, their enemies.
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And it bindeth all to the like dutie, when they haue receiued kindnesse.
And it binds all to the like duty, when they have received kindness.
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So both kindred, towne and countrey ought to shew kindnesse to him and his, by whom they haue receiued some great good and benefit.
So both kindred, town and country ought to show kindness to him and his, by whom they have received Some great good and benefit.
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Thus did Pharaoh aduance Ioseph, and his brethren, and father, for that hee had preserued his land in the famine,
Thus did Pharaoh advance Ioseph, and his brothers, and father, for that he had preserved his land in the famine,
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and it was complained of, that there arose another Pharaoh afterward, who did not know him.
and it was complained of, that there arose Another Pharaoh afterwards, who did not know him.
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And Dauid remembred Ionathans kindnesse to him after he was dead, in doing good to his.
And David remembered Ionathans kindness to him After he was dead, in doing good to his.
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This caused Salomon to vtter this prouerb: Thine owne friend, and thy fathers friend for sake thou not. This caused Solomon to utter this proverb: Thine own friend, and thy Father's friend for sake thou not.
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And so, (to descend to smaller kindnesse betwixt one neighbour and another) this thankfulnesse ought to bee shewed, that while both it and the fruit of it bee continued betwixt them, there may bee peace and good will, which otherwise (for the most part) is banished from men,
And so, (to descend to smaller kindness betwixt one neighbour and Another) this thankfulness ought to be showed, that while both it and the fruit of it be continued betwixt them, there may be peace and good will, which otherwise (for the most part) is banished from men,
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vnlesse it be couered with dissimulation.
unless it be covered with dissimulation.
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For while the one scorneth to owe any thing to the other, professing that he can liue without him,
For while the one scorneth to owe any thing to the other, professing that he can live without him,
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and the other is backward in loue, whereby he might winne his neighbor:
and the other is backward in love, whereby he might win his neighbour:
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what is nourished betweene both, but strangenesse, suspition, vncharitablenesse, discord, and such cursed effects and fruits thereof? And now last of all in this matter,
what is nourished between both, but strangeness, suspicion, uncharitableness, discord, and such cursed effects and fruits thereof? And now last of all in this matter,
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if thankfulnesse bee due for outward fauours and good turnes, how much more should it bee shewed for the greatest of all,
if thankfulness be due for outward favours and good turns, how much more should it be showed for the greatest of all,
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or when they sweare and blaspheme the name of God in their play;
or when they swear and Blaspheme the name of God in their play;
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as when one man hath by his industrie, labour, and loue, bin the instrument and meane, of the saluation of many? In which respect Paul wrote to Philemon thus:
as when one man hath by his industry, labour, and love, been the Instrument and mean, of the salvation of many? In which respect Paul wrote to Philemon thus:
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I will not say (though he might) that thou owest to me euen thine owne selfe. I will not say (though he might) that thou owest to me even thine own self.
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And so other such may say, who haue receiued the like kindnesse by any of vs,
And so other such may say, who have received the like kindness by any of us,
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as to be deliuered from the wrath to come by our teaching, though it little appeare by the requital of loue and kindnesse againe, I meane to procure their ioy who reclaimed them; by being shining lights afterward.
as to be Delivered from the wrath to come by our teaching, though it little appear by the requital of love and kindness again, I mean to procure their joy who reclaimed them; by being shining lights afterwards.
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But this hath been shewed at large vers. 1. before.
But this hath been showed At large vers. 1. before.
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Now as I haue spoken of the generall act of the Israelites toward Gedeon, which all may see to haue been commendable, in that they were thankfull, (though not without some weakenes) so yet their particular act in offering the kingdome to him,
Now as I have spoken of the general act of the Israelites towards Gideon, which all may see to have been commendable, in that they were thankful, (though not without Some weakness) so yet their particular act in offering the Kingdom to him,
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as farre of from allowance in them, that it was vtterly vnlawfull:
as Far of from allowance in them, that it was utterly unlawful:
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for it was not in their power, and therefore they offered that which was not theirs,
for it was not in their power, and Therefore they offered that which was not theirs,
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as shall better appeare by Gedeons answer in the next verse.
as shall better appear by Gedeons answer in the next verse.
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We ought by this to beware, that we be not liberall of another mans right and good, in giuing that which belongs not to vs. As many loue for name and credit to be liberall,
We ought by this to beware, that we be not liberal of Another men right and good, in giving that which belongs not to us As many love for name and credit to be liberal,
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but it shall be of stolne, or (which is all one) of other mens goods.
but it shall be of stolen, or (which is all one) of other men's goods.
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Euen so, (to shew it in another kind) neither may any man giue his soule to the diuell,
Eve so, (to show it in Another kind) neither may any man give his soul to the Devil,
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as witches and coniurers, and many other though not so apparantly doe; for they are bought with a price:
as Witches and conjurers, and many other though not so apparently do; for they Are bought with a price:
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nor our bodies to be defiled, for they are redeemed, and made the Temples of the holy Ghost.
nor our bodies to be defiled, for they Are redeemed, and made the Temples of the holy Ghost.
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This needs no long standing vpon:
This needs no long standing upon:
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but by this we are taught, that as their sinne is great, as oppressors, gripers and gamesters, who inioy to their owne benefitill gotten goods, and restore them not;
but by this we Are taught, that as their sin is great, as Oppressors's, gripers and gamesters, who enjoy to their own benefitill got goods, and restore them not;
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so neither ought we to receiue of any man that which is not his owne, but ill come by, if wee certainly know it.
so neither ought we to receive of any man that which is not his own, but ill come by, if we Certainly know it.
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Otherwise the receiuer is excused, who in his simplicitie doth presume charitably, that to be of the giuers proper goods, which hee knoweth not certainly to haue been badly gotten.
Otherwise the receiver is excused, who in his simplicity does presume charitably, that to be of the givers proper goods, which he Knoweth not Certainly to have been badly got.
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Neither shall the simple affection of the receiuer, acquite the ill conscience of the giuer, whose sinne herein is double, both that he hath attained his wealth vnconscionably:
Neither shall the simple affection of the receiver, acquit the ill conscience of the giver, whose sin herein is double, both that he hath attained his wealth unconscionably:
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A worthy paterne indeed of a man truly fearing God, and making conscience of offending.
A worthy pattern indeed of a man truly fearing God, and making conscience of offending.
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and then plaid the part of Achan, in couering his stealth, what though it be vnder the faire pretence of religious and deuout liberalitie? Doubtlesse if Ananias were guiltie of sacriledge,
and then played the part of achan, in covering his stealth, what though it be under the fair pretence of religious and devout liberality? Doubtless if Ananias were guilty of sacrilege,
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for detaining to himselfe a part of that which hee had alienated from himselfe, and consecrated to the Lords vse:
for detaining to himself a part of that which he had alienated from himself, and consecrated to the lords use:
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how much more they who first rob others, and then feed the Lord with the spoile,
how much more they who First rob Others, and then feed the Lord with the spoil,
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as Lions doe their Whelps of that which they haue ill gotten? It is the cast of many caterpillars,
as Lions do their Whelps of that which they have ill got? It is the cast of many caterpillars,
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when they haue sucked and drawne the blood of others all their life, like horsleaches ready to burst, they will satisfie for their villany, by paying the tithe or some shred of their vnrighteous Mammon to the vse of the Lord, or the Church:
when they have sucked and drawn the blood of Others all their life, like Horseleeches ready to burst, they will satisfy for their villainy, by paying the tithe or Some shred of their unrighteous Mammon to the use of the Lord, or the Church:
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whereas this sanctifieth not the rest, that is behind, but maketh all their goods execrable to them and theirs, till restitution be made either in kind,
whereas this Sanctifieth not the rest, that is behind, but makes all their goods execrable to them and theirs, till restitution be made either in kind,
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or to the poore (the true heires of such goods) if it cannot otherwise be, to the pleasing of God,
or to the poor (the true Heirs of such goods) if it cannot otherwise be, to the pleasing of God,
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as a fruit of their vnfained repentance So no man ought to buy or hire that which is passed ouer to another before,
as a fruit of their unfeigned Repentance So no man ought to buy or hire that which is passed over to Another before,
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nor couet wife, seruant, goods, of another mans (for that is nothing else but a taking of his right from him) nor to receiue stolne goods for their aduantage.
nor covet wife, servant, goods, of Another men (for that is nothing Else but a taking of his right from him) nor to receive stolen goods for their advantage.
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So neither should the Pope vsurpe dominion: S. Peter (whose successor he saith he is) forbidding dominion ouer the flocke,
So neither should the Pope usurp dominion: S. Peter (whose successor he Says he is) forbidding dominion over the flock,
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for he hath no such authoritie, as neither hath the best minister of Christ.
for he hath not such Authority, as neither hath the best minister of christ.
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Gedeon answereth, God shal raigne ouer them, (an holy speech) for where shall they be found that will refuse a thing much lesse then a kingdome being offered? nay, Gideon Answers, God shall Reign over them, (an holy speech) for where shall they be found that will refuse a thing much less then a Kingdom being offered? nay,
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how greedily would many haue fastened vpon a matter of small valew, being offered them,
how greedily would many have fastened upon a matter of small value, being offered them,
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as the kingdome here was to him? But some will aske, Might not God raigne ouer them though hee had also? I say, Yes.
as the Kingdom Here was to him? But Some will ask, Might not God Reign over them though he had also? I say, Yes.
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Neither was he of the Anabaptists opinion, who thinke that such ciuill gouernment and subiection of people to Kings repugneth to Christian liberty.
Neither was he of the Anabaptists opinion, who think that such civil government and subjection of people to Kings repugneth to Christian liberty.
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And God raigned ouer his people, when yet Saul, and after him Dauid raigned ouer them also:
And God reigned over his people, when yet Saul, and After him David reigned over them also:
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but his meaning was, that the order that God had set (of gouerning by such as had no continued gouernment,) should stand,
but his meaning was, that the order that God had Set (of governing by such as had no continued government,) should stand,
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and not be peruerted by or for him or his: but contrariwise, to his power he would hinder it.
and not be perverted by or for him or his: but contrariwise, to his power he would hinder it.
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But the respect he had to Gods commandement, was the meere cause that mooued him to denie and refuse.
But the respect he had to God's Commandment, was the mere cause that moved him to deny and refuse.
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And God raigned indeed in the Commonwealth of the Israelites, which florished in Gedeons time, wherein the Elders were chosen by common consent, some ecclesiasticall to giue the meaning of the law,
And God reigned indeed in the Commonwealth of the Israelites, which flourished in Gedeons time, wherein the Elders were chosen by Common consent, Some ecclesiastical to give the meaning of the law,
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and others ciuill and temporall, as men call it, to rule the people thereby:
and Others civil and temporal, as men call it, to Rule the people thereby:
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in which office if they did not well carrie themselues, they were both punished and put from their places.
in which office if they did not well carry themselves, they were both punished and put from their places.
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And if any warre fell out, the Lord himselfe stirred vp Guides and Iudges, and they were not chosen by men,
And if any war fell out, the Lord himself stirred up Guides and Judges, and they were not chosen by men,
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as appeares both by Chapter 1. 1. and after neither did their children succeed them:
as appears both by Chapter 1. 1. and After neither did their children succeed them:
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and thus the Lord both in peace and warre ruled ouer them, and so Gedeon meant, that the office of the Iudge was no ordinary magistracy, such as the King is:
and thus the Lord both in peace and war ruled over them, and so Gideon meant, that the office of the Judge was no ordinary magistracy, such as the King is:
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but a temporary and occasionall, much like to the Dictatorship of the Romans, in respect of the vse wherto it serued:
but a temporary and occasional, much like to the Dictatorship of the Roman, in respect of the use whereto it served:
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although otherwise of diuine election, immediatly, not by men.
although otherwise of divine election, immediately, not by men.
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By this answere, the singular modestie, and the religious staiednesse and good gouernment of Gedeon appeareth:
By this answer, the singular modesty, and the religious staidness and good government of Gideon appears:
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who hauing occasion so fairely offered of possessing and inioying the kingdome, refuseth it as resolutely, as they offered it earnestly.
who having occasion so fairly offered of possessing and enjoying the Kingdom, Refuseth it as resolutely, as they offered it earnestly.
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Hee is indeed the strong man, who standeth out stoutly, when the brunt commeth: now Gedeous sinceritie and courage is tryed:
He is indeed the strong man, who Stands out stoutly, when the brunt comes: now Gedeous sincerity and courage is tried:
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and now he plaieth the part of a truly heroicall captaine, in reiecting the tentation that was set before him.
and now he playeth the part of a truly heroical captain, in rejecting the tentation that was Set before him.
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Which of how great force it was to batter and beate him down flat, although meane persons cannot easily conceiue, whose thoughts reach not so high,
Which of how great force it was to batter and beat him down flat, although mean Persons cannot Easily conceive, whose thoughts reach not so high,
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yet by the comparing of great things with small, may wel seeme to be forcible, seeing that a little preferment, fauour, commendation or reward doth so bleare the eie,
yet by the comparing of great things with small, may well seem to be forcible, seeing that a little preferment, favour, commendation or reward does so blear the eye,
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and choake the conscience of many professors, as if it were a petty Paradise. In one instance consider of that which I say:
and choke the conscience of many professors, as if it were a Petty Paradise. In one instance Consider of that which I say:
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Gedeon refused a whole kingdome, when it was offered him:Gideon refused a Whole Kingdom, when it was offered him:
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and the most desire vnlawfully a small commodity of their neighbours in comparison of a kingdome,
and the most desire unlawfully a small commodity of their neighbours in comparison of a Kingdom,
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as his house and ground, wife and seruant, when they be denied them.
as his house and ground, wife and servant, when they be denied them.
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And yet many a bold person would bee ready to say euen of Gedeon, He was a foole to refuse and neglect such an aduantage.
And yet many a bold person would be ready to say even of Gideon, He was a fool to refuse and neglect such an advantage.
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Doubtlesse he did it not for any feare, or conscience of his owne insufficiency:
Doubtless he did it not for any Fear, or conscience of his own insufficiency:
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hee had been a man fir for the place, if the office had been lawfull for him.
he had been a man fir for the place, if the office had been lawful for him.
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And so it be commeth vs, both in sinnes of the grossest kind, as adultery, murther, oppression, (from which the feare of God doth best and most safely keepe vs,
And so it be comes us, both in Sins of the Grossest kind, as adultery, murder, oppression, (from which the Fear of God does best and most safely keep us,
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as Ioseph saith) and also in the matter of a mans priuate gaine, yea and that in the highest degree of a kingdome:
as Ioseph Says) and also in the matter of a men private gain, yea and that in the highest degree of a Kingdom:
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it becommeth vs (I say) to keep our consciences pure and good.
it becomes us (I say) to keep our Consciences pure and good.
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And yet for the smallest of these many a man, otherwise vertuous, would (as the cōmon speech is) straine a ioynt,
And yet for the Smallest of these many a man, otherwise virtuous, would (as the Common speech is) strain a joint,
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and think, that for a kingdom he might venture to dispense with equity & conscience. And doubtles it is a great trial of a man what grace is in him,
and think, that for a Kingdom he might venture to dispense with equity & conscience. And doubtless it is a great trial of a man what grace is in him,
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when a matter of commodity, promotion, honour, or the like, of the greatest valew, cannot surprise the conscience;
when a matter of commodity, promotion, honour, or the like, of the greatest value, cannot surprise the conscience;
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so neere is euery man to himselfe; and indeed (when these temptations assaile) vtterly vnlike himself at other times.
so near is every man to himself; and indeed (when these temptations assail) utterly unlike himself At other times.
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This example of Gedeon most properly taxeth ambitious and aspiring spirits, as wel Popish as other, such as Absolons was, not of immodesty onely,
This Exampl of Gideon most properly Taxes ambitious and aspiring spirits, as well Popish as other, such as Absolom was, not of immodesty only,
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but of insolencie also, and intemperance, the cause of all confusion in euery state, especially being ioyned with discontentment and emulation.
but of insolency also, and intemperance, the cause of all confusion in every state, especially being joined with discontentment and emulation.
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But it were to bee wished, that men of greater hope, had but a little measure of Gedeons grace,
But it were to be wished, that men of greater hope, had but a little measure of Gedeons grace,
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and were not rather led by the spirit of these whom I haue mentioned, to wit, that in meaner matters,
and were not rather led by the Spirit of these whom I have mentioned, to wit, that in meaner matters,
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and of lesse valew they did not hardly containe and keepe themselues within compasse from coueting and laying claime to other mens commodities,
and of less value they did not hardly contain and keep themselves within compass from coveting and laying claim to other men's commodities,
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for the supplying of their owne wants, and to seeke increase of that which they haue,
for the supplying of their own Wants, and to seek increase of that which they have,
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and not to looke after any thing which tends to the losse or hurt of other,
and not to look After any thing which tends to the loss or hurt of other,
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but that they liued contentedly with that which is theirs, who ought in so liuely a glasse as this, to behold how honourable a grace this was in Gedeon to rest satisfied in his estate,
but that they lived contentedly with that which is theirs, who ought in so lively a glass as this, to behold how honourable a grace this was in Gideon to rest satisfied in his estate,
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as thinking that best befitting him, which hee might enioy with Gods good liking, and the quietnesse of his owne mind:
as thinking that best befitting him, which he might enjoy with God's good liking, and the quietness of his own mind:
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and as for other endlesse wishing or coueting, to inhaunse himselfe, (which is most mens sinne) hee had got the victory ouer himselfe in that behalfe, which I thinke was a greater honour to him then all his conquest ouer the Midianites:
and as for other endless wishing or coveting, to inhaunse himself, (which is most men's sin) he had god the victory over himself in that behalf, which I think was a greater honour to him then all his conquest over the midianites:
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it being an ouerruling of himselfe, and of his vaineglorious affection.
it being an overruling of himself, and of his vainglorious affection.
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But to the shame of many Protestants, I will adde one example, euen an Heathen might set vs to schoole in this dutie:
But to the shame of many Protestants, I will add one Exampl, even an Heathen might Set us to school in this duty:
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who hauing subdued his enemies in battell, and returned home with triumph, was presented by some with a great masse of gold:
who having subdued his enemies in battle, and returned home with triumph, was presented by Some with a great mass of gold:
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but he repelled thē with this answer;
but he repelled them with this answer;
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I had rather rule them that owe the gold, then be Lord and owner of the gold only,
I had rather Rule them that owe the gold, then be Lord and owner of the gold only,
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or rather to be a seruant, ruled and possessed by it.
or rather to be a servant, ruled and possessed by it.
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Oh well were it for vs, if the holy gouernment of our harts and affections were so pretious to vs Christians,
O well were it for us, if the holy government of our hearts and affections were so precious to us Christians,
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as it was to many of them, who were Heathen:
as it was to many of them, who were Heathen:
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whereas they were drawne by a pride and ambition of praise, or at least bare loue of vertue, to contemne such offers,
whereas they were drawn by a pride and ambition of praise, or At least bore love of virtue, to contemn such offers,
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but we by religion, and hope of a farre greater matter, then the greatest earthly kingdome.
but we by Religion, and hope of a Far greater matter, then the greatest earthly Kingdom.
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And this also more particularly teacheth, that all must endeuour in their callings and places, that God may raigne,
And this also more particularly Teaches, that all must endeavour in their callings and places, that God may Reign,
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as in all his heauenly ordinances, so especially in this of gouernment in Church, land, citie, towne, house;
as in all his heavenly ordinances, so especially in this of government in Church, land, City, town, house;
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for that (I say) onely must stand, and all that is opposite must fall, Psalm. 2. Religious gouernement is to be sought for, yeelded vnto,
for that (I say) only must stand, and all that is opposite must fallen, Psalm. 2. Religious government is to be sought for, yielded unto,
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and imbraced, and not the contrary:
and embraced, and not the contrary:
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but the limites and bounds of Gods holy word kept and preserued, which neuer repugneth to ciuill gouernment of the lawfull Magistrate, but confirmes it rather:
but the Limits and bounds of God's holy word kept and preserved, which never repugneth to civil government of the lawful Magistrate, but confirms it rather:
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so that God may bee obeyed, and equitie and iustice maintained, for the preseruation of outward peace and order in all things.
so that God may be obeyed, and equity and Justice maintained, for the preservation of outward peace and order in all things.
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And so I might say particularly of euery condition.
And so I might say particularly of every condition.
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But alas, what care is there had of this? but it is rather iustled aside at mens pleasure.
But alas, what care is there had of this? but it is rather justled aside At men's pleasure.
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For though wee pray daily, that God may bee glorified by the comming of his kingdome,
For though we pray daily, that God may be glorified by the coming of his Kingdom,
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and the guiding vs to the doing of his will:
and the guiding us to the doing of his will:
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which if it might take place, what a blessed thing were it to see the superiors and inferiors, in all degrees and estates, liue together vnder the gouernment of one God,
which if it might take place, what a blessed thing were it to see the superiors and inferiors, in all Degrees and estates, live together under the government of one God,
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and mutually commanding and obeying each other in the Lord: yet wee see the quite contrary in mens practise.
and mutually commanding and obeying each other in the Lord: yet we see the quite contrary in men's practice.
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True it is, that the law of man stoppeth much disorder:
True it is, that the law of man stoppeth much disorder:
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and how could men inioy any safe and peaceable dwelling without it? but while the Lord is shut out of the conscience, the word and faithfull Minister of God despised,
and how could men enjoy any safe and peaceable Dwelling without it? but while the Lord is shut out of the conscience, the word and faithful Minister of God despised,
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and in many places none at all to awake and prepare the people for the life to come,
and in many places none At all to awake and prepare the people for the life to come,
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and applaud them as if they were friends with them.
and applaud them as if they were Friends with them.
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and the ordinance of God in Magistracie, which serueth to backe and authorise the Word,
and the Ordinance of God in Magistracy, which serveth to back and authorise the Word,
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and to vphold other good order, little to bee regarded, and also little put in practise to restraine euill,
and to uphold other good order, little to be regarded, and also little put in practice to restrain evil,
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but Atheisme, prophanenesse, and other great sinnes slightly punished, &c. behold, euery man runneth his owne course,
but Atheism, profaneness, and other great Sins slightly punished, etc. behold, every man Runneth his own course,
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and being wedded to his owne wilfull humour, without feare of punishment, walketh in his frowardnesse, atheisme, prophanenesse, scorne of religion, crueltie, oppression, contempt of the Sabbath, ignorance, &c. saying as they in the Psalme, Our tongues are our owne, wee will doe as we list, who shall controll vs? Surely none,
and being wedded to his own wilful humour, without Fear of punishment, walks in his frowardness, atheism, profaneness, scorn of Religion, cruelty, oppression, contempt of the Sabbath, ignorance, etc. saying as they in the Psalm, Our tongues Are our own, we will do as we list, who shall control us? Surely none,
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but sinne and the diuell, rule and raigne at their pleasure, where the Lord by his word doth not, but is iustled aside:
but sin and the Devil, Rule and Reign At their pleasure, where the Lord by his word does not, but is justled aside:
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but let vs mourne for those things, till the Lord amend them:
but let us mourn for those things, till the Lord amend them:
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but in the meane season, let vs be sure that we be guided by him ourselues in our whole course,
but in the mean season, let us be sure that we be guided by him ourselves in our Whole course,
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or else hold our peace of and concerning others. But I passe now to the second thing concerning Gedeon.
or Else hold our peace of and Concerning Others. But I pass now to the second thing Concerning Gideon.
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THE FIFTIE FOVRE SERMON ON THE EIGHTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. Vers. 24. And Gedeon said vnto them, I would desire a request of you, that you would giue me euery man the earings of his pray;
THE FIFTIE FOVRE SERMON ON THE EIGHTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. Vers. 24. And Gideon said unto them, I would desire a request of you, that you would give me every man the earings of his prey;
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for they had golden earings because they were Isma•lites. 25. And they answered, We will giue them.
for they had golden earings Because they were Isma•lites. 25. And they answered, We will give them.
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And they spread a garment, and did cast therein euery man the earings of his pray. And they spread a garment, and did cast therein every man the earings of his prey.
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26. And the weight of the golden earings that he required, was a thousand and seuen hundred shekels of gold, beside, collors and iewels and purple rayment that was on the Kings of Midian,
26. And the weight of the golden earings that he required, was a thousand and seuen hundred shekels of gold, beside, colours and Jewels and purple raiment that was on the Kings of Midian,
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and besides the chaines that were on their cammels necks. and beside the chains that were on their Camels necks.
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27. And Gedeon made an Ephod thereof, and put it in Ophrah his citie, all Israel went a whoring there after it, which became a snare vnto Gedeon, and to his house.
27. And Gideon made an Ephod thereof, and put it in Ophrah his City, all Israel went a whoring there After it, which became a snare unto Gideon, and to his house.
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NOw after this victory ouer the Midianites, Gedeon desires to leaue a monument and memoriall of is thankes to God for the same,
NOw After this victory over the midianites, Gideon Desires to leave a monument and memorial of is thanks to God for the same,
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and for the great deliuerance of Israel. And thought it meet, that it should be of some valew and price;
and for the great deliverance of Israel. And Thought it meet, that it should be of Some value and price;
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and therefore he seeing the people so affected to him, that they could willingly haue agreed to make him their king, hee thought they would not sticke at a smaller matter, but yeeld it to him:
and Therefore he seeing the people so affected to him, that they could willingly have agreed to make him their King, he Thought they would not stick At a smaller matter, but yield it to him:
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especially, seeing it was not for his owne priuate, but for their common benefit:
especially, seeing it was not for his own private, but for their Common benefit:
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and out of the strong came sweetnesse. ] and out of the strong Come sweetness. ]
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and the thing that he asked of them, was their eareings, which were costly, which he obtaining of the people, made of them a Priests vpper garment, of great valew and richly set forth, called an Ephod, which was to be worne vpon their other apparrell:
and the thing that he asked of them, was their eareings, which were costly, which he obtaining of the people, made of them a Priests upper garment, of great value and richly Set forth, called an Ephod, which was to be worn upon their other apparel:
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and this was the monument which he would haue remaine as a token of his thankfull heart.
and this was the monument which he would have remain as a token of his thankful heart.
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But it being set vp in a place of his citie Ophrah, because of the forme,
But it being Set up in a place of his City Ophrah, Because of the Form,
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and costlinesse of it, and for that it pertained to the Priests in the seruice of God,
and costliness of it, and for that it pertained to the Priests in the service of God,
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and to religious vse, it grew to be worshipped, which (through Gods iust iudgement iustly punishing Idolatrie in the posteritie following, was the destruction of Gedeon and his house;
and to religious use, it grew to be worshipped, which (through God's just judgement justly punishing Idolatry in the posterity following, was the destruction of Gideon and his house;
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so easily and soone did idolatrie and superstition arise vp among them againe. Here first his thankfull mind is to bee commended, and imitated of vs:
so Easily and soon did idolatry and Superstition arise up among them again. Here First his thankful mind is to be commended, and imitated of us:
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thus ought our hearts in all benefits which we inioy, leade vs vnto God the fountaine of each good giuing, as Saint Iames saith. thus ought our hearts in all benefits which we enjoy, lead us unto God the fountain of each good giving, as Saint James Says.
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But this point hath been largely handled: reade notes vpon the 5. chapter, and else where by occasion of the like Scripture.
But this point hath been largely handled: read notes upon the 5. chapter, and Else where by occasion of the like Scripture.
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Againe, we may learne here, that when we are willing to pleasure one another without taking any gratuitie againe, (which few will doe) wee may be the bolder to sue for somewhat to bee put to good vses,
Again, we may Learn Here, that when we Are willing to pleasure one Another without taking any gratuity again, (which few will do) we may be the bolder to sue for somewhat to be put to good uses,
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as Gedeon intended here to doe, (though hee was deceiued) asking their earings to make a monument of thanks to God:
as Gideon intended Here to do, (though he was deceived) asking their earings to make a monument of thanks to God:
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especially, I say, when wee haue refused to take to our owne priuate vse, the commodity which hath been offered vs, (when it hath been thought we haue deserued it) as Gedeon here did:
especially, I say, when we have refused to take to our own private use, the commodity which hath been offered us, (when it hath been Thought we have deserved it) as Gideon Here did:
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in such a case we may desire somewhat to bee imploied of the seruice and glory of God by them that offer it vs:
in such a case we may desire somewhat to be employed of the service and glory of God by them that offer it us:
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as to the relieuing of the poore, or other good ends.
as to the relieving of the poor, or other good ends.
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And in this also hee deserued commendation, and was, and is to bee followed of vs. And as the people yeelded to him to a good vse and end,
And in this also he deserved commendation, and was, and is to be followed of us And as the people yielded to him to a good use and end,
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so all good Christians ought with all readinesse to doe the like toward the relieuing and helping of the needy, by lending, giuing,
so all good Christians ought with all readiness to do the like towards the relieving and helping of the needy, by lending, giving,
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or any other friendship yeelding, considering that Saint Paul saith, that free giuing and liberalitie hath great force to worke on men:
or any other friendship yielding, considering that Saint Paul Says, that free giving and liberality hath great force to work on men:
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for a bountifull person (saith he) it may be some man will die;
for a bountiful person (Says he) it may be Some man will die;
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and so if one did much good by bodily helpe in comforting the needy and poore, he might be like to doe good by exhortation also:
and so if one did much good by bodily help in comforting the needy and poor, he might be like to do good by exhortation also:
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both which duties of loue it were to bee wished might goe together, for thereby most good were like to be done.
both which duties of love it were to be wished might go together, for thereby most good were like to be done.
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And so doing, we should moue such as thinke themselues beholding to vs, to shew themselues thankfull to God also,
And so doing, we should move such as think themselves beholding to us, to show themselves thankful to God also,
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so bountifull to them that were in penury and want.
so bountiful to them that were in penury and want.
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And doubtlesse if the honouring of our God were all in all with vs, and predominant in vs, this we should mind and aime at in all our actions, to purchase this glory to him, to whom we are so infinitely beholding for all that we inioy.
And doubtless if the honouring of our God were all in all with us, and predominant in us, this we should mind and aim At in all our actions, to purchase this glory to him, to whom we Are so infinitely beholding for all that we enjoy.
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The Angell that appeared to Manoah, though he refused to eate, yet willed him to conuert the gift, into an holy present, or sacrifice to God.
The Angel that appeared to Manoah, though he refused to eat, yet willed him to convert the gift, into an holy present, or sacrifice to God.
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Assuerus, to declare his loue to Hester, promised to giue her what she requested, euen to the halfe of the kingdome:Assuerus, to declare his love to Esther, promised to give her what she requested, even to the half of the Kingdom:
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but she was content to resigne her hope and aduantage that way, and turned the fauour she found with the King, to the aduancing of Gods worship in and by the deliuerance of the Iewes from the mischiefe of Haman. Good Nehemia, Butler to another King, finding him enclinable and fauourable to himselfe,
but she was content to resign her hope and advantage that Way, and turned the favour she found with the King, to the advancing of God's worship in and by the deliverance of the Iewes from the mischief of Haman. Good Nehemiah, Butler to Another King, finding him enclinable and favourable to himself,
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and pitying him in his heauinesse:
and pitying him in his heaviness:
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presently offereth to him the cause of the Church of God, to consider of, and desires that he may by his meanes be comforted in the reliefe of his countrimen the people of God.
presently Offereth to him the cause of the Church of God, to Consider of, and Desires that he may by his means be comforted in the relief of his countrymen the people of God.
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So Daniel hauing sundry rewards offered him for his good seruice by Nebuchadnezzar and Darius is content to to part with them all,
So daniel having sundry rewards offered him for his good service by Nebuchadnezzar and Darius is content to to part with them all,
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so that the King wil acknowledge the Lord Iehoua, the author of those gifts which he so admired. And reason there is hereof:
so that the King will acknowledge the Lord Iehoua, the author of those Gifts which he so admired. And reason there is hereof:
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for if Paul and Moses engaged their saluation, for the procuring of honour to God in the saluation of the Church:
for if Paul and Moses engaged their salvation, for the procuring of honour to God in the salvation of the Church:
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how much more are wee bound to seeke it by the forgoing of such a fauour as we may well be without,
how much more Are we bound to seek it by the foregoing of such a favour as we may well be without,
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and need not accept of? Besides, this wisdome should be in all Christians, to vse euery opportunity they may to the poore Church of God, especially seeing such occasions befall not often,
and need not accept of? Beside, this Wisdom should be in all Christians, to use every opportunity they may to the poor Church of God, especially seeing such occasions befall not often,
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nor to all sorts of men, in this kind.
nor to all sorts of men, in this kind.
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And further they had need of good discretion who should perswade men to conuert that ciuill kindnesse which they offer them as friends, to a religious vse, as Christians:
And further they had need of good discretion who should persuade men to convert that civil kindness which they offer them as Friends, to a religious use, as Christians:
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sithence they may thinke it either vnseasonable, or meerely lost which they are drawne to bestow vpon such matters,
since they may think it either unseasonable, or merely lost which they Are drawn to bestow upon such matters,
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Marke (saith he) the end of the righteous, for the end of him is peace. Mark (Says he) the end of the righteous, for the end of him is peace.
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except themselues be first perswaded to the loue of religion, and delight in the Saints of God, as Psalm. 16. Therefore to knit the next verse and the summe thereof, with this which belongeth to the same end, let both sorts learne their dutie.
except themselves be First persuaded to the love of Religion, and delight in the Saints of God, as Psalm. 16. Therefore to knit the next verse and the sum thereof, with this which belongeth to the same end, let both sorts Learn their duty.
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They who benefit others without hope of requitall, let them not doe it to make others obliged and bound to them, as seruants and vnderlings;
They who benefit Others without hope of requital, let them not do it to make Others obliged and bound to them, as Servants and underlings;
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but vse all the interest, credit, and loue they haue in and with them, (if they haue opportunitie) to perswade them to loue and good workes,
but use all the Interest, credit, and love they have in and with them, (if they have opportunity) to persuade them to love and good works,
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and to draw them to God, if they bee strangers; as the truth is, at the first, ignorant folke are more drawne by such inducements, then otherwise:
and to draw them to God, if they be Strangers; as the truth is, At the First, ignorant folk Are more drawn by such inducements, then otherwise:
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or if they be alreadie Christians, let them labour to draw them neerer, as I haue said:
or if they be already Christians, let them labour to draw them nearer, as I have said:
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saying thus euery man to the other:
saying thus every man to the other:
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If I may preuaile with you any thing, or ye would gratifie me, preferre God and his fauour yourselues,
If I may prevail with you any thing, or you would gratify me, prefer God and his favour yourselves,
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and exhort other to do so, and commend godlines also to them, and the poore members of Christ, to make much of them,
and exhort other to do so, and commend godliness also to them, and the poor members of christ, to make much of them,
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and to be their delight, who excell in vertue, before all earthly commodities:
and to be their delight, who excel in virtue, before all earthly commodities:
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as for your gratuitie, let the needie and distressed be partakers of it, and let them take my part, who shall blesse God for your pitie and bountie to them,
as for your gratuity, let the needy and distressed be partakers of it, and let them take my part, who shall bless God for your pity and bounty to them,
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and they shall yeeld you a tenne fold better requitall then I, being but one, can doe.
and they shall yield you a tenne fold better requital then I, being but one, can do.
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And this bee said of them who pleasure other without looking for any requitall againe.
And this be said of them who pleasure other without looking for any requital again.
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The other who receiue benefit, and acknowledge that they haue been pleasured by them, and that they owe a duty againe:
The other who receive benefit, and acknowledge that they have been pleasured by them, and that they owe a duty again:
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if their offer be not accepted by the partie, let them not then foolishly draw backe their hand altogether from euery good vse, saying;
if their offer be not accepted by the party, let them not then foolishly draw back their hand altogether from every good use, saying;
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Seeing hee will not receiue this of me, I am discharged, and free from vnthankfulnes: as for others, I regard them not.
Seeing he will not receive this of me, I am discharged, and free from unthankfulness: as for Others, I regard them not.
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For this sauours of a sinister meaning, not of a chearefull and heartie thanksgiuer, such an one as that good Naaman was, 2. King. 5. and these here mentioned, who readily answere to Gedeon, asking of them their earings to a good end,
For this savours of a sinister meaning, not of a cheerful and hearty thanksgiver, such an one as that good Naaman was, 2. King. 5. and these Here mentioned, who readily answer to Gideon, asking of them their earings to a good end,
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as hee intended it, wee are willing to giue that to thee, which thou askest to a good end and purpose:
as he intended it, we Are willing to give that to thee, which thou askest to a good end and purpose:
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for it is like he told them, that he asked them not to his owne behoofe.
for it is like he told them, that he asked them not to his own behoof.
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Gedeon did well to set vp a remembrance of Gods kindnesse, as Iacob left a memoriall of Gods appearing to him, Gideon did well to Set up a remembrance of God's kindness, as Iacob left a memorial of God's appearing to him,
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when hee went into Mesopotamia, changing the name of the place, and calling it the house of God:
when he went into Mesopotamia, changing the name of the place, and calling it the house of God:
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for there the Lord had promised him safe deliuerance from the wrath of his brother Esau, and to be with him whither he went,
for there the Lord had promised him safe deliverance from the wrath of his brother Esau, and to be with him whither he went,
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and to bring him safely backe againe:
and to bring him safely back again:
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euen the like mind did Gedeon shew here, desiring to keepe a remembrance of Gods deliuerance there.
even the like mind did Gideon show Here, desiring to keep a remembrance of God's deliverance there.
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But in making the Ephod, which was the signe thereof, Gedeon was very vnaduised, and dealt without due and good consideration.
But in making the Ephod, which was the Signen thereof, Gideon was very unadvised, and dealt without due and good consideration.
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For in so weightie a case as that, and of so dangerous consequence, it had been meete that hee had first consulted with the Lord about it,
For in so weighty a case as that, and of so dangerous consequence, it had been meet that he had First consulted with the Lord about it,
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and so (according to the resolution hee should haue receiued from him) to haue done:
and so (according to the resolution he should have received from him) to have done:
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to wit, to haue abstained from such a worke:
to wit, to have abstained from such a work:
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as vndoubtedly he must and would haue done, if God had bin consulted with, and might haue ouer-ruled.
as undoubtedly he must and would have done, if God had been consulted with, and might have overruled.
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And this is the fruite of rashnes and carelesnes, whereas a small matter might haue preuented all.
And this is the fruit of rashness and carelessness, whereas a small matter might have prevented all.
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It was, I say, no better in Gedeon then inconsiderate, though his meaning were good.
It was, I say, no better in Gideon then inconsiderate, though his meaning were good.
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For God ordained not the Ephod to such an end, but onely for the Priests to weare in the Tabernacle when they offered sacrifice:
For God ordained not the Ephod to such an end, but only for the Priests to wear in the Tabernacle when they offered sacrifice:
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and permitted it not to men to follow him therein, neither to make one for ciuil vses.
and permitted it not to men to follow him therein, neither to make one for civil uses.
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It is charitably to be thought that Gedeon committed not Idolatrie himselfe, who had throwne downe the Altar of Baal before with detestation, and cut downe his groue:
It is charitably to be Thought that Gideon committed not Idolatry himself, who had thrown down the Altar of Baal before with detestation, and Cut down his grove:
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but howsoeuer it was, as it is not certaine to vs;
but howsoever it was, as it is not certain to us;
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yet seeing hee did otherwise in setting vp the Ephod, then God had commanded, hee fell into a kinde of Idolatrie,
yet seeing he did otherwise in setting up the Ephod, then God had commanded, he fell into a kind of Idolatry,
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or was at least a great occasion thereof, and so the Lord being offended, punished his issue and posteritie, rewarding them both with the vnthankfulnes of the people,
or was At least a great occasion thereof, and so the Lord being offended, punished his issue and posterity, rewarding them both with the unthankfulness of the people,
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and also with the crueltie of Abimelech. So that though Gedeons meaning was otherwise, yet this displeased the Lord which he did,
and also with the cruelty of Abimelech. So that though Gedeons meaning was otherwise, yet this displeased the Lord which he did,
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for that he consulted not with him in that strange work which he tooke in hand.
for that he consulted not with him in that strange work which he took in hand.
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Therefore we see that it is not enough to haue a good intent (as they call it) in that which we do to serue God in,
Therefore we see that it is not enough to have a good intent (as they call it) in that which we do to serve God in,
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but knowledge must goe before out of the word, to warrant and vphold vs in our attempts and doings.
but knowledge must go before out of the word, to warrant and uphold us in our attempts and doings.
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For whatsoeuer is not of faith, is sinne:
For whatsoever is not of faith, is sin:
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when he lost or for-went it.
when he lost or forwent it.
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and wee are happie when we do good things, but so, that we first know them to be such indeed, and not otherwise:
and we Are happy when we do good things, but so, that we First know them to be such indeed, and not otherwise:
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for Israel had a zeale, but not according to knowledge.
for Israel had a zeal, but not according to knowledge.
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Dauid would haue builded God an house, then the which who could haue gone about a better thing in all mens account and iudgement? But God reproued him by Nathan, and yet he himselfe consented to him at first, vpon the like good intent. David would have built God an house, then the which who could have gone about a better thing in all men's account and judgement? But God reproved him by Nathan, and yet he himself consented to him At First, upon the like good intent.
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So, many haue since the daies of Queene Mary, and some still doe of a good intent, enter into the Ministerie,
So, many have since the days of Queen Marry, and Some still do of a good intent, enter into the Ministry,
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though many other intend nothing but to inrich themselues with liuing:
though many other intend nothing but to enrich themselves with living:
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whom the Lord alloweth not by his word, they being not able to feede his people with the foode of life.
whom the Lord alloweth not by his word, they being not able to feed his people with the food of life.
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So wee reade that Saul saued the fattest of the cattell (as he said) to sacrifice, contrary to the word of the Lord;
So we read that Saul saved the Fattest of the cattle (as he said) to sacrifice, contrary to the word of the Lord;
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which if it had been so, had been bad:
which if it had been so, had been bad:
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but that was onely a false pretence to couer his couetousnes, and disobedience to the commandement.
but that was only a false pretence to cover his covetousness, and disobedience to the Commandment.
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Then Samuel reprouing him, was faine to answere him:
Then Samuel reproving him, was feign to answer him:
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Hath the Lord as great pleasure in burnt offerings and sacrifice, as that his law should be obeyea? Therfore good intentions (corruptly so called) cannot bee accepted of him,Hath the Lord as great pleasure in burned offerings and sacrifice, as that his law should be obeyea? Therefore good intentions (corruptly so called) cannot be accepted of him,
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except they be directed by knowledge. Of such intents arose most parts and points of Poperie:
except they be directed by knowledge. Of such intents arose most parts and points of Popery:
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the orders of Monkes, the worshipping of the Sacrament, canonicall houres, free will, reliques, prayers to Saints, &c. Of all the which,
the order of Monks, the worshipping of the Sacrament, canonical hours, free will, Relics, Prayers to Saints, etc. Of all the which,
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and the like, the Lord saith, as he did by the Prophet Esay in the like case, Who required these things at your hands? And in another place, In vaine doth this people worship me, teaching for doctrines, the precepts of men.
and the like, the Lord Says, as he did by the Prophet Isaiah in the like case, Who required these things At your hands? And in Another place, In vain does this people worship me, teaching for doctrines, the Precepts of men.
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So that by all which hath been said, it is manifest how prone and readie wee are to Idolatrie and superstition.
So that by all which hath been said, it is manifest how prove and ready we Are to Idolatry and Superstition.
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And what other thing doth this teach vs, but that it is a mysterie to serue God aright and religiously:
And what other thing does this teach us, but that it is a mystery to serve God aright and religiously:
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and that cannot stand with the common practise of men in the worshipping of God, who receiue not the word in the power thereof, to work vpon them effectually,
and that cannot stand with the Common practice of men in the worshipping of God, who receive not the word in the power thereof, to work upon them effectually,
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and so as they may be cast into the mould thereof, but for fashion and orders sake.
and so as they may be cast into the mould thereof, but for fashion and order sake.
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Againe, Gedeons setting vp the Ephod, was the occasion of the peoples falling to commit spirituall fornication with it, through his letting it alone,
Again, Gedeons setting up the Ephod, was the occasion of the peoples falling to commit spiritual fornication with it, through his letting it alone,
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It is the speech of a foole to say, It is most miserable to haue bin happie.
It is the speech of a fool to say, It is most miserable to have been happy.
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and they worshipped it, as their fathers did the brasen Serpent: which therfore Ezechia commanded to be taken downe.
and they worshipped it, as their Father's did the brazen Serpent: which Therefore Hezekiah commanded to be taken down.
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Gedeon had done well therefore, if he had so serued the Ephod also, when he saw superstition to arise by occasion of it.Gideon had done well Therefore, if he had so served the Ephod also, when he saw Superstition to arise by occasion of it.
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And this is the best fruite and successe of blinde and ignorant deuotion, that it draweth some mischiefe alway with it,
And this is the best fruit and success of blind and ignorant devotion, that it draws Some mischief always with it,
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as the grosse absurdities in Poperie, of which I spake, arose at the first vpon such beginnings.
as the gross absurdities in Popery, of which I spoke, arose At the First upon such beginnings.
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So that the thing which in these cases is to bee done, is, that all superstition and implements thereof be held out of the Church of Christ:
So that the thing which in these cases is to be done, is, that all Superstition and implements thereof be held out of the Church of christ:
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but if any of them haue been suffered to remaine, the next is, that as soone as may be, they be remoued.
but if any of them have been suffered to remain, the next is, that as soon as may be, they be removed.
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And as for Gods ordinances, they ought not to bee turned from their kinde and right vse of seruing him in ciuill cases, (as the Ephod was appointed by Gedeon) as to make playes of them,
And as for God's ordinances, they ought not to be turned from their kind and right use of serving him in civil cases, (as the Ephod was appointed by Gideon) as to make plays of them,
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or offer them any such abuse: as the Word and Sacraments. But I passe to another thing concerning the people.
or offer them any such abuse: as the Word and Sacraments. But I pass to Another thing Concerning the people.
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Lastly, in that sundry of the people fell to Idolatry with the Ephod, who had before worshipped God aright, with an vpright heart;
Lastly, in that sundry of the people fell to Idolatry with the Ephod, who had before worshipped God aright, with an upright heart;
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and a plague of God fell vpon them for it, note we, that they who after they haue receiued the knowledge of the truth, doe fall to Idolatrie, doe neuer escape destruction,
and a plague of God fell upon them for it, note we, that they who After they have received the knowledge of the truth, do fallen to Idolatry, do never escape destruction,
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if they lie still therein, or some fearfull plague, although they rise out of it againe, and depart from it.
if they lie still therein, or Some fearful plague, although they rise out of it again, and depart from it.
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Salomon was a witnesse hereof, both in himselfe, and in his posteritie, whose punishment is famous for harkning to his idolatrous wiues.Solomon was a witness hereof, both in himself, and in his posterity, whose punishment is famous for Harkening to his idolatrous wives.
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And the Lord professeth himselfe in that case to be iealous, as a man that taketh his wife in spouse-breach, who (most certainly) will not spare the offender.
And the Lord Professes himself in that case to be jealous, as a man that Takes his wife in spouse-breach, who (most Certainly) will not spare the offender.
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Vers. 28. Thus was Midian brought low before the children of Israel, so that they lift vp their heads no more: Vers. 28. Thus was Midian brought low before the children of Israel, so that they lift up their Heads no more:
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and the countrey was in quietnes fortie yeeres, in the daies of Gedeon. 29. Then Ierubbaal the sonne of Ioash went and dwelt in his owne house. and the country was in quietness fortie Years, in the days of Gideon. 29. Then Jerubbaal the son of Joash went and dwelled in his own house.
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30. And Gedeon had seuentie sonnes, begotten of his body: for hee had many wiues.
30. And Gideon had seuentie Sons, begotten of his body: for he had many wives.
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31. And his Concubine that was in Shechem bare him a sonne also, whose name he called Abimelech.
31. And his Concubine that was in Shechem bore him a son also, whose name he called Abimelech.
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IN these foure verses another thing concerning Gedeon is set downe:
IN these foure Verses Another thing Concerning Gideon is Set down:
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and first it is shewed, how Midian for a•h •he multitude and glorie thereof was brought low:
and First it is showed, how Midian for a•h •he multitude and glory thereof was brought low:
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whereby may be noted the sorrow of such of them as liued, and the shame and confusion both of the liuing and the dead, with the fruit thereof, to wit, a finall suppression of that enemie,
whereby may be noted the sorrow of such of them as lived, and the shame and confusion both of the living and the dead, with the fruit thereof, to wit, a final suppression of that enemy,
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and a long peace of fortie yeeres restored, all the life of Gedeon. Secondly, three more particulars concerning Gedeon are added: The first to his commendation:
and a long peace of fortie Years restored, all the life of Gideon. Secondly, three more particulars Concerning Gideon Are added: The First to his commendation:
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that hauing done the seruice for which the Lord extraordinarily called him, he willingly yeelded himselfe to a priuate life againe,
that having done the service for which the Lord extraordinarily called him, he willingly yielded himself to a private life again,
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as he professed against the contrarie, verse 22. The two latter were to his blame.
as he professed against the contrary, verse 22. The two latter were to his blame.
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First his polygamie in vers. 30. Secondly, his yeelding to the vnlawfull desire of his Concubine of Shechem,
First his polygamy in vers. 30. Secondly, his yielding to the unlawful desire of his Concubine of Shechem,
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and making way thereby to the mischiefe that insued.
and making Way thereby to the mischief that ensued.
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For the first of these, the text saith, Midian was subdued and brought low, &c. which being vnderstood of the multitude of them, teacheth,
For the First of these, the text Says, Midian was subdued and brought low, etc. which being understood of the multitude of them, Teaches,
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and proueth, that we ought to looke alwaies to the end of things, and not to the beginnings,
and Proves, that we ought to look always to the end of things, and not to the beginnings,
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and florishing estate of them, and this to doe, the Scripture calles sound wisedome.
and flourishing estate of them, and this to do, the Scripture calls found Wisdom.
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Thinke we of the godliest, and things of greatest account, pleasure, pompe, dignitie, wealth, buildings, purchases, solemne marriages, or such like, I grant that the most men reioice and please themselues in them vainely and foolishly for the time,
Think we of the Godliest, and things of greatest account, pleasure, pomp, dignity, wealth, buildings, purchases, solemn marriages, or such like, I grant that the most men rejoice and please themselves in them vainly and foolishly for the time,
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as if they had gotten a paradise;
as if they had got a paradise;
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but when all may see them to fade daily with the enioyers thereof, and change to corruption, no wise man can or dare please himselfe or rest in them,
but when all may see them to fade daily with the enjoyers thereof, and change to corruption, no wise man can or Dare please himself or rest in them,
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as if they could make him happie;
as if they could make him happy;
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but as he seeth the end will be therof, so he will enioy thē from God, as things decaying and transitorie.
but as he sees the end will be thereof, so he will enjoy them from God, as things decaying and transitory.
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What then? ye will (perhaps) say, shall he not be glad of,
What then? you will (perhaps) say, shall he not be glad of,
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nor delight in them till he doe forgoe them, and till an end of them come? I answere, that I say not so.
nor delight in them till he do forgo them, and till an end of them come? I answer, that I say not so.
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But hee shall know what the end of them all will be before it come, by the manner of vsing them.
But he shall know what the end of them all will be before it come, by the manner of using them.
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For he that seeketh by all these, to be more fruitfull in dutie doing to God,
For he that seeks by all these, to be more fruitful in duty doing to God,
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and in workes of loue to men, and not to take boldnes to sin the rather by occasion of them, this man may know that the end shall bee good,
and in works of love to men, and not to take boldness to sin the rather by occasion of them, this man may know that the end shall be good,
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and in respect thereof, hee may vse them all comfortably, seeing hee vseth them warily and aright,
and in respect thereof, he may use them all comfortably, seeing he uses them warily and aright,
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as God directeth him, for in that he doth so, God also blesseth him exceedingly, which blessing few attaine thereto.
as God directeth him, for in that he does so, God also Blesses him exceedingly, which blessing few attain thereto.
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The Lord is brought in by Moses in Deuteronomy bemoning the want of practising this point of wisedome in men, saying, Oh that my people were wise, and would consider their end.
The Lord is brought in by Moses in Deuteronomy bemoaning the want of practising this point of Wisdom in men, saying, O that my people were wise, and would Consider their end.
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And the Apostle asketh this question of the Romanes, what fruite or pleasure they euer had in that, which in the end brought shame to them? The wise & the foolish virgins giue cleere proofe vnto this:
And the Apostle asks this question of the Romans, what fruit or pleasure they ever had in that, which in the end brought shame to them? The wise & the foolish Virgins give clear proof unto this:
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the foolish contenting themselues to bee without oyle in their lampes, that is, to walke securely, were therefore shut out:
the foolish contenting themselves to bee without oil in their lamps, that is, to walk securely, were Therefore shut out:
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the wise waiting with oyle in their lampes, till the Bridegrome came, and therefore thus watching to the end, were taken in, and receiued readily.
the wise waiting with oil in their lamps, till the Bridegroom Come, and Therefore thus watching to the end, were taken in, and received readily.
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Looke vpon Absolon for all the aduancing of himselfe, and on Adonia: looke vpon Baltazar for all his iunketting with his choice companie in the holy vessels of the Temple;
Look upon Absalom for all the advancing of himself, and on Adonia: look upon Balthazar for all his junketing with his choice company in the holy vessels of the Temple;
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and vpon Haman though he onely was bidden to the banquet with the King by Queene Hester, and for all his other honour that hee had, (which yet he himselfe did not a little boast of) was not the end of it greater shame,
and upon Haman though he only was bidden to the banquet with the King by Queen Esther, and for all his other honour that he had, (which yet he himself did not a little boast of) was not the end of it greater shame,
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then the best of it was glorie?
then the best of it was glory?
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Looke vpon the young man to whom Salomon speaketh, who reioyced, as if he should neuer be old,
Look upon the young man to whom Solomon speaks, who rejoiced, as if he should never be old,
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nor mee•e with worse cheare, then iollitie and mirth:
nor mee•e with Worse cheer, then jollity and mirth:
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was it not told him, he should come to iudgement? And what better end of his delicious life found the rich man in the Gospell,
was it not told him, he should come to judgement? And what better end of his delicious life found the rich man in the Gospel,
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then torments? And thus I might heape vp examples infinitly, both out of the Scripture,
then torments? And thus I might heap up Examples infinitely, both out of the Scripture,
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and out of our own experience, of them who had gotten much here, and they were many in number in al ages that did thus,
and out of our own experience, of them who had got much Here, and they were many in number in all ages that did thus,
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as the Midianites (of whom I now speake) and were for their greatnes,
as the midianites (of whom I now speak) and were for their greatness,
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and in their time, the talke of the world, yet hauing no sure hold of heauen,
and in their time, the talk of the world, yet having no sure hold of heaven,
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nor part in other happinesse then transitorie, came to naught, and were worse then nothing;
nor part in other happiness then transitory, Come to nought, and were Worse then nothing;
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so as one may say of them, as Christ said of Iudas, It had been good for them that they had neuer been borne. Therefore I conclude:
so as one may say of them, as christ said of Iudas, It had been good for them that they had never been born. Therefore I conclude:
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blessed is the man that hath an eye to the end of his actions, and of all things which he beholdeth here vnder the sunne:
blessed is the man that hath an eye to the end of his actions, and of all things which he beholdeth Here under the sun:
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and so dealeth, that hee may finde and enioy thereby a good end of his life:
and so deals, that he may find and enjoy thereby a good end of his life:
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therfore when the holy Ghost to the Hebrewes commended the faith of some, he willeth the reader to consider what hath bin the end of the conuersation of such. And the Psalmist sendeth vs to the end of the godly;
Therefore when the holy Ghost to the Hebrews commended the faith of Some, he wills the reader to Consider what hath been the end of the Conversation of such. And the Psalmist sends us to the end of the godly;
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But for these that will be merrie otherwise, howsoeuer they goe to worke, their end will be in heauinesse, according to the words of our Sauiour, Woe be to you that now laugh, fow ye shall howle and weepe.
But for these that will be merry otherwise, howsoever they go to work, their end will be in heaviness, according to the words of our Saviour, Woe be to you that now laugh, fow you shall howl and weep.
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Now that it is said here, they had fortie yeeres peace after this subduing of the Midianites, it was a great benefit that God bestowed vpon them:
Now that it is said Here, they had fortie Years peace After this subduing of the midianites, it was a great benefit that God bestowed upon them:
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and so all that enioy it, or a great part of it, shall see cause to say,
and so all that enjoy it, or a great part of it, shall see cause to say,
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if they reade and consider the bondage and woe that men are in to enemies and strangers.
if they read and Consider the bondage and woe that men Are in to enemies and Strangers.
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Therfore we should carefully looke what good may be done in such times of libertie and freedome from great disturbance, especially that when wee haue generally peace in the land, there be no priuate breaches with neighbours at home, nor in familie; Therefore we should carefully look what good may be done in such times of liberty and freedom from great disturbance, especially that when we have generally peace in the land, there be no private Breaches with neighbours At home, nor in family;
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but a quiet life with both; and the peace of a good conscience to Godward, chiefly and aboue all things procured.
but a quiet life with both; and the peace of a good conscience to Godward, chiefly and above all things procured.
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Looke of this at large in chap. 5. and elsewhere. Now that which followeth concerning Gedeon, in this verse is this:
Look of this At large in chap. 5. and elsewhere. Now that which follows Concerning Gideon, in this verse is this:
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that it is said, after this victorie, Gedeon liued (after a sort) a priuate life, to proue and make it manifest that he desired not,
that it is said, After this victory, Gideon lived (After a sort) a private life, to prove and make it manifest that he desired not,
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as he had told them before, the empire, contrary to Gods ordinance. So it is with some offices among vs annuall, or temporarie.
as he had told them before, the empire, contrary to God's Ordinance. So it is with Some Offices among us annual, or temporary.
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If hee had in this priuacie liued idlely, or wickedly, as one that had done enough before,
If he had in this privacy lived idly, or wickedly, as one that had done enough before,
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and now waxt weary, it would haue been set downe as other faults be. That which wee haue to learne by this, is;
and now waxed weary, it would have been Set down as other Faults be. That which we have to Learn by this, is;
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that we so vse authoritie, countenance, preferment, or any such libertie which is more then common, that we remember it must be laid downe againe,
that we so use Authority, countenance, preferment, or any such liberty which is more then Common, that we Remember it must be laid down again,
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and haue an end, and that also (perhaps) in this life:
and have an end, and that also (perhaps) in this life:
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and therefore, that we swell not, neither be puffed vp thereby, neither forget what wee haue been:
and Therefore, that we swell not, neither be puffed up thereby, neither forget what we have been:
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for that, and such like promotion or aduancement is but borrowed. And nothing is more common then to see age abased and in little regard:
for that, and such like promotion or advancement is but borrowed. And nothing is more Common then to see age abased and in little regard:
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so that, The minde (as the saying is) is all in all: yea such as the minde is, such is the man.
so that, The mind (as the saying is) is all in all: yea such as the mind is, such is the man.
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For else, what should be the priuiledge of a godly man in respect of other, both in life and at death? Some may better haue thousands (and vse them more soberly) then some can hundreds.
For Else, what should be the privilege of a godly man in respect of other, both in life and At death? some may better have thousands (and use them more soberly) then Some can hundreds.
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He that makes his prosperitie his heauen, cannot but thinke the contrarie to bee his miserie and vndoing.
He that makes his Prosperity his heaven, cannot but think the contrary to be his misery and undoing.
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But he that neuer ioyed too much in that he had, neuer laid it too neere his heart,
But he that never joyed too much in that he had, never laid it too near his heart,
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A wise man is neither so lifted vp with inioying that which he knoweth is vanishing and mutable, as if it were happines:
A wise man is neither so lifted up with enjoying that which he Knoweth is vanishing and mutable, as if it were happiness:
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nor so deiected in the forgoing it, as if he had lost it, and as if his hope were past.
nor so dejected in the foregoing it, as if he had lost it, and as if his hope were passed.
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The immoderate desire of the minde is like to him who hauing vsed his body to a plenteous and delicate fare, being afterward compelled to streighter allowance, pineth:
The immoderate desire of the mind is like to him who having used his body to a plenteous and delicate fare, being afterwards compelled to straighter allowance, pines:
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and by the alteration of a full, fat, comely and strong body, into a thinne, meager, pale, and decaied;
and by the alteration of a full, fat, comely and strong body, into a thin, meager, pale, and decayed;
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sheweth that the change of his diet hath made him vnlike himselfe.
shows that the change of his diet hath made him unlike himself.
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Whereas the sober minded resembleth him, who tieth himselfe to an ordinarie, as most agreeable to health and soundnes:
Whereas the Sobrium minded resembles him, who tieth himself to an ordinary, as most agreeable to health and soundness:
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and although hee come to an extraordinarie diet, yet he is a law to himselfe, he eateth no more of many,
and although he come to an extraordinary diet, yet he is a law to himself, he Eateth no more of many,
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then he did before of a few dishes: So that as the one mendeth him not, so the other appaireth him not.
then he did before of a few Dishes: So that as the one mendeth him not, so the other appaireth him not.
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Thus saith the Christian with the Apostle, I haue learned to abound, I haue learned also to want:
Thus Says the Christian with the Apostle, I have learned to abound, I have learned also to want:
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in diuers estates to be the same, euen contented and thankfull. A rare portion aboue al earthly treasure:
in diverse estates to be the same, even contented and thankful. A rare portion above all earthly treasure:
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and such as he needed not be ashamed to confesse, he had learnd, for he was borne to no such priuiledge,
and such as he needed not be ashamed to confess, he had learned, for he was born to no such privilege,
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as he was to be a free citizen of Rome, as he told Lysias, but was taught it by the Spirit of God only.
as he was to be a free citizen of Room, as he told Lysias, but was taught it by the Spirit of God only.
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Wee haue great need to note this:
we have great need to note this:
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for many by office, place, authoritie and superioritie in Ministery and Magistracy, haue, and doe daily forget themselues,
for many by office, place, Authority and superiority in Ministry and Magistracy, have, and do daily forget themselves,
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and especially if great wealth accompany the same, yea sometime where there is no great matter in the persons to cause it.
and especially if great wealth accompany the same, yea sometime where there is no great matter in the Persons to cause it.
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And therefore when God shall blow vpon their estate, and cast it downe, and they be constrained to come to abasement,
And Therefore when God shall blow upon their estate, and cast it down, and they be constrained to come to abasement,
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and to their old condition againe, wherein they once liued, they scorne and cast it off,
and to their old condition again, wherein they once lived, they scorn and cast it off,
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and shift by vnlawfull meanes to wind themselues out of it, by running into debt with other men, neuer meaning to pay,
and shift by unlawful means to wind themselves out of it, by running into debt with other men, never meaning to pay,
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as both appeareth in many Seruingmen and Souldiers that haue been of any place, and other better borne then the common sort,
as both appears in many Servingmen and Soldiers that have been of any place, and other better born then the Common sort,
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and many more, who say with the Steward;
and many more, who say with the Steward;
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Digge I cannot and to begge I am ashamed, and liue I must some way or other, Dig I cannot and to beg I am ashamed, and live I must Some Way or other,
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but they will neuer fall to worke, or to the doing of any thing beseeming them for their maintenance,
but they will never fallen to work, or to the doing of any thing beseeming them for their maintenance,
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but hunt after pleasure, harlots, dice, cards, robbing, and cousening the simple, and beguiling sillie maides or matrons, to enrich themselues, &c.
but hunt After pleasure, harlots, dice, cards, robbing, and cosening the simple, and beguiling silly maids or matrons, to enrich themselves, etc.
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And againe, this sheweth the follie of such great persons, as trusting to their greatnesse and wealth,
And again, this shows the folly of such great Persons, as trusting to their greatness and wealth,
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as to a strong hold, prouide as little for their owne changes, as for the hardnesse which may befall their children:
as to a strong hold, provide as little for their own changes, as for the hardness which may befall their children:
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but bring them vp in all softnesse and delicacie, not so much as inuring them to any labour,
but bring them up in all softness and delicacy, not so much as inuring them to any labour,
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or exercizing their bodies or wits to industrie and action:
or exercising their bodies or wits to industry and actium:
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wherby it commeth to passe, that if their estate decline, they are left destitute and shiftlesse:
whereby it comes to pass, that if their estate decline, they Are left destitute and shiftless:
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and vrged by an vnhappy necessitie of their owne procuring to vse indirect meanes for maintenance.
and urged by an unhappy necessity of their own procuring to use indirect means for maintenance.
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Another thing concerning Gedeon followeth, and that is, the setting downe of his many wiues, which was his great blemish.
another thing Concerning Gideon follows, and that is, the setting down of his many wives, which was his great blemish.
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And it teacheth vs, that as well the faults and blemishes of Gods seruants are set before vs in the Scriptures, as their vertues:
And it Teaches us, that as well the Faults and blemishes of God's Servants Are Set before us in the Scriptures, as their Virtues:
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in which respect the Scriptures are vnlike to other stories or writings of men, carried partially through hatred or flattery to obscure the truth.
in which respect the Scriptures Are unlike to other stories or writings of men, carried partially through hatred or flattery to Obscure the truth.
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So are Dauids, Sampsons, and Peters; and the faults and infirmities of sundry other approoued seruants of God:
So Are David, Sampsons, and Peter's; and the Faults and infirmities of sundry other approved Servants of God:
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which (yet) is not done by the holy Ghost, that wee should seeke libertie to follow them, for many sorrowes shall be to such, but to teach, that wee,
which (yet) is not done by the holy Ghost, that we should seek liberty to follow them, for many sorrows shall be to such, but to teach, that we,
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euen the best, should suspect our selues, being full of selfe-loue, to hide and winck at our corruptions and bad qualities,
even the best, should suspect our selves, being full of Self-love, to hide and wink At our corruptions and bad qualities,
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and therfore to keepe with all diligence our hearts, which we are hardly brought to doe,
and Therefore to keep with all diligence our hearts, which we Are hardly brought to do,
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though they be out of measure deceitful, neither can we abide to be reprooued and shamed for the same.
though they be out of measure deceitful, neither can we abide to be reproved and shamed for the same.
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But seeing God hath for sundry causes, and in diuers respects left the infirmities and blemishes of his seruants in scripture to be knowne of vs, I will briefly note and set downe some of them, hauing so good and fit occasion offered, that so we may profit by them accordingly.
But seeing God hath for sundry Causes, and in diverse respects left the infirmities and blemishes of his Servants in scripture to be known of us, I will briefly note and Set down Some of them, having so good and fit occasion offered, that so we may profit by them accordingly.
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He hath done it partly for our benefit, and partly to teach vs our dutie. Our benefit thereby is twofold.
He hath done it partly for our benefit, and partly to teach us our duty. Our benefit thereby is twofold.
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One, that if at any time we should fall into some grieuous sinne, and despaire of Gods mercy thereby,
One, that if At any time we should fallen into Some grievous sin, and despair of God's mercy thereby,
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yet that wee may stay and vphold our selues by the examples of Gedeon and other such, who fearing God, did yet fall dangerously, and recouered themselues againe:
yet that we may stay and uphold our selves by the Examples of Gideon and other such, who fearing God, did yet fallen dangerously, and recovered themselves again:
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that we, knowing that, may in the like case receiue hope of pardon likewise, if we call our selues home againe by repentance.
that we, knowing that, may in the like case receive hope of pardon likewise, if we call our selves home again by Repentance.
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For in such cases when we are exhorted by Gods faithfull ministers not to cast away our confidence though we haue so offended, wee are ready to obiect thus:
For in such cases when we Are exhorted by God's faithful Ministers not to cast away our confidence though we have so offended, we Are ready to Object thus:
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Oh there were neuer any of Gods children that fell so, and offended as we haue done,
O there were never any of God's children that fell so, and offended as we have done,
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so that we may iustly feare, there is no remission nor pardon for vs to be hoped for.
so that we may justly Fear, there is no remission nor pardon for us to be hoped for.
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Therefore when wee shall heare of the infirmities of the godly, the cleere knowledge of this, much auaileth to stay vs from dispairing.
Therefore when we shall hear of the infirmities of the godly, the clear knowledge of this, much avails to stay us from despairing.
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This is not therefore to imbolden vs by their example to sinne, though we do yet stand by the grace of God, free from reprochfull euils,
This is not Therefore to embolden us by their Exampl to sin, though we do yet stand by the grace of God, free from reproachful evils,
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but to vphold vs, if we haue alreadie fallen dangerousl•• that wee faint not altogether.
but to uphold us, if we have already fallen dangerousl•• that we faint not altogether.
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I say, it serueth for preuention of deadly •eare after sinne, not to cause presumption in sinning.
I say, it serveth for prevention of deadly •eare After sin, not to cause presumption in sinning.
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For if any will abuse this knowledge to licentiousnesse, hoping for pardon as they heare that others haue obtained it,
For if any will abuse this knowledge to licentiousness, hoping for pardon as they hear that Others have obtained it,
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when they had sinned in like manner as they themselues haue done, let them know that God will meet with them,
when they had sinned in like manner as they themselves have done, let them know that God will meet with them,
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as their boldnesse requireth, with terrors within, and shame without, till they shal wish that they had bin better aduised.
as their boldness requires, with terrors within, and shame without, till they shall wish that they had been better advised.
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And as they may iustly complaine that they sinned more wilfully and purposely, then the Saints of God did, (to speake of many of them) so they may feare that they shall not so easily find mercy and forgiuenesse, as they found.
And as they may justly complain that they sinned more wilfully and purposely, then the Saints of God did, (to speak of many of them) so they may Fear that they shall not so Easily find mercy and forgiveness, as they found.
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And this is one cause that concerneth vs much, why the Lord hath left the faults of the godly manifested in Scripture, as wel as their vertues.
And this is one cause that concerns us much, why the Lord hath left the Faults of the godly manifested in Scripture, as well as their Virtues.
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Another is, that wee hearing how some rare people in ages past haue falne, we should be more suspicious of our selues,
another is, that we hearing how Some rare people in ages passed have fallen, we should be more suspicious of our selves,
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and more wary that wee slip not into the common euils of the time wee liue in, seeing wee are much weaker in faith and grace then they were,
and more wary that we slip not into the Common evils of the time we live in, seeing we Are much Weaker in faith and grace then they were,
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and therefore are like more easily to forget our selues, and to fall grieuously, vnlesse we count it our happinesse (and oft tell it to our selues) to labour and endeuour by all meanes to perseuere in vprightnes vnto our end:
and Therefore Are like more Easily to forget our selves, and to fallen grievously, unless we count it our happiness (and oft tell it to our selves) to labour and endeavour by all means to persevere in uprightness unto our end:
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and therefore wee are like to find it as hard to recouer our selues againe.
and Therefore we Are like to find it as hard to recover our selves again.
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And indeed the bitternesse which they tasted in their falles, were enough to deterre vs from following them,
And indeed the bitterness which they tasted in their falls, were enough to deter us from following them,
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though we were sure to speed at length aswell as they. But few looke at the bitter, but at the sweet onely, and so are deceiued.
though we were sure to speed At length aswell as they. But few look At the bitter, but At the sweet only, and so Are deceived.
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Another cause why God hath made knowne the blemishes of the faithfull that liued in former times, is, to teach vs our duty towards our brethren, that if we heare any of them to haue falne into any grieuous offence,
another cause why God hath made known the blemishes of the faithful that lived in former times, is, to teach us our duty towards our brothers, that if we hear any of them to have fallen into any grievous offence,
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and afterward when it commeth to their remembrance, that they take such a deep conceit for so displeasing God,
and afterwards when it comes to their remembrance, that they take such a deep conceit for so displeasing God,
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and lay it so neere their heart, that they feare it cannot be forgiuen them, I say,
and lay it so near their heart, that they Fear it cannot be forgiven them, I say,
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when it thus falleth out, we are taught by this our dutie;
when it thus falls out, we Are taught by this our duty;
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and that is, to incourage and helpe to vphold them in meeknesse, and with our exhortings of them,
and that is, to encourage and help to uphold them in meekness, and with our exhortings of them,
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and perswasions to rise vp and returne againe, to comfort them also when wee see them repent,
and persuasions to rise up and return again, to Comfort them also when we see them Repent,
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and to beare with their infirmities, and not to condemne and forsake them, good things being found in them, remembring our selues who would be glad to be helped vp,
and to bear with their infirmities, and not to condemn and forsake them, good things being found in them, remembering our selves who would be glad to be helped up,
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when we haue falne, rather then to be shamed, forsaken, and left to our selues.
when we have fallen, rather then to be shamed, forsaken, and left to our selves.
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To this end is that of the Apostle, Brethren, if any be fallen by infirmity, you that are spirituall, that is, indued with more grace,
To this end is that of the Apostle, Brothers, if any be fallen by infirmity, you that Are spiritual, that is, endued with more grace,
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and seasoned with more fruites of Gods spirit, restore such an one, that is, doe your indeuour with meekenesse to raise him, considering your selues.
and seasoned with more fruits of God's Spirit, restore such an one, that is, do your endeavour with meekness to raise him, considering your selves.
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The vse, in generall, of this whole discourse, is, to bee afraid to offend, seeing wee bee so vnwilling to heare of any rebuke for the same,
The use, in general, of this Whole discourse, is, to be afraid to offend, seeing we be so unwilling to hear of any rebuke for the same,
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and not to be bold to sinne by authoritie of the fathers, seeing we are not willing to take part with them in their punishments,
and not to be bold to sin by Authority of the Father's, seeing we Are not willing to take part with them in their punishments,
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but as shame and sorrow are vnwelcome to vs, so let the sinnes be also that bring them.
but as shame and sorrow Are unwelcome to us, so let the Sins be also that bring them.
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For they quench faith, weaken grace, and loose our good name, beside the hindering of many duties.
For they quench faith, weaken grace, and lose our good name, beside the hindering of many duties.
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The Lord speaking of his faithfull ones, saith:
The Lord speaking of his faithful ones, Says:
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If they sinne, I will correct them, &c. but my louing kindnesse I will neuer take from them. If they sin, I will correct them, etc. but my loving kindness I will never take from them.
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If then he meane not to forsake them, good cause why hee should punish and correct them, that so they may be stopped in their bad course, and driuen backe againe.
If then he mean not to forsake them, good cause why he should Punish and correct them, that so they may be stopped in their bad course, and driven back again.
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As Saint Paul to Timothy saith, I am perswaded that the Lord had mercie vpon me,
As Saint Paul to Timothy Says, I am persuaded that the Lord had mercy upon me,
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as well for other mens example and benefit as mine owne.
as well for other men's Exampl and benefit as mine own.
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And thus by such examples duly considered, and by the Scripture, wee haue consolation and hope.
And thus by such Examples duly considered, and by the Scripture, we have consolation and hope.
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So that farre be it from vs to say:
So that Far be it from us to say:
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[ Nay, if hee be fallen, let him shift for himselfe, I had better opinion of him then hee deserued,
[ Nay, if he be fallen, let him shift for himself, I had better opinion of him then he deserved,
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now I see, he is an hypocrite, a Demas, a reuolter.
now I see, he is an hypocrite, a Demas, a revolter.
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] But oh man, is this the way for thee to procure to thy selfe compassion from others,
] But o man, is this the Way for thee to procure to thy self compassion from Others,
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if thou shouldest fall so, and hadst the like need? If thou sayest; God forbid I should stand in such need. I answer thee:
if thou Shouldst fallen so, and Hadst the like need? If thou Sayest; God forbid I should stand in such need. I answer thee:
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Thou shalt doe wisely in preuenting such an occasion:
Thou shalt do wisely in preventing such an occasion:
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but that is not done by an high-minded conceit that such a thing shall not befall thee,
but that is not done by an High-minded conceit that such a thing shall not befall thee,
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but rather by feare of thy selfe, and thy frailtie. Neither by thy tendernesse to others shalt thou be made the more subiect to fall,
but rather by Fear of thy self, and thy frailty. Neither by thy tenderness to Others shalt thou be made the more Subject to fallen,
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but the more watchfull against falling.
but the more watchful against falling.
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But lest thou shouldest say, I shall not fall, heare the Apostle saying, Lest thou thy selfe be preoccupated, and doe the like.
But lest thou Shouldst say, I shall not fallen, hear the Apostle saying, Lest thou thy self be preoccupated, and do the like.
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That Gedeon had fallen wee haue heard:
That Gideon had fallen we have herd:
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now it followeth, that wee see how. One of his particular blemishes was, that he had many wiues:
now it follows, that we see how. One of his particular blemishes was, that he had many wives:
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as for the mentioning of his sonnes, it was of it selfe, neither with him, nor against him, but is spoken of, to make way to the next chapter.
as for the mentioning of his Sons, it was of it self, neither with him, nor against him, but is spoken of, to make Way to the next chapter.
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But poligamie, that is, the hauing of many wiues, was against the first institution.
But Polygamy, that is, the having of many wives, was against the First Institution.
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For though the Iewes did vse it, yet our Sauiour rebuketh it, and saith, it was not so from the beginning:
For though the Iewes did use it, yet our Saviour Rebuketh it, and Says, it was not so from the beginning:
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and God forbad it the Kings themselues, (who might inioy the greatest liberties) and why did he so? euen because it turned their harts from God.
and God forbade it the Kings themselves, (who might enjoy the greatest Liberties) and why did he so? even Because it turned their hearts from God.
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For such hunt after pleasure, and forsake the Lord, which may be done also in single marriages, (I confesse,) but much more in poligamie being vnlawfull.
For such hunt After pleasure, and forsake the Lord, which may be done also in single marriages, (I confess,) but much more in Polygamy being unlawful.
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For they who are giuen ouer to such licentiousnesse, or to any other like course, it besotteth them,
For they who Are given over to such licentiousness, or to any other like course, it besotteth them,
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and maketh them drunken therewith, in such sort as they become impotent to all that good is.
and makes them drunken therewith, in such sort as they become impotent to all that good is.
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Besides the inconueniences which haue accompanied Polygamy, disagreement, iealousie, hatred. So that God is displeased highly at the hauing of many wiues. But some will obiect:
Beside the inconveniences which have accompanied Polygamy, disagreement, jealousy, hatred. So that God is displeased highly At the having of many wives. But Some will Object:
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What is this to vs, who abstaine from many wiues and are prohibited by law such licentiousnesse? I answere, yes very much:
What is this to us, who abstain from many wives and Are prohibited by law such licentiousness? I answer, yes very much:
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For this is not only true in Polygamie, that mens harts be stolne from God,
For this is not only true in Polygamy, that men's hearts be stolen from God,
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but in single and lawfull marriage also, the same may bee, (as I haue said before) yea and most certainly will be,
but in single and lawful marriage also, the same may be, (as I have said before) yea and most Certainly will be,
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if men giue themselues the bridle, and consider not one end thereof to bee the restraining of them from strange lusts,
if men give themselves the bridle, and Consider not one end thereof to be the restraining of them from strange Lustiest,
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and to liue holily, so as they be made more fit by their marriage to their seuerall duties, which the most doe not regard.
and to live holily, so as they be made more fit by their marriage to their several duties, which the most doe not regard.
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For they who by their vnseemely speeches and offensiue behauiour towards other women, doe too apparantly testifie, that they liue vnchastly in marriage,
For they who by their unseemly Speeches and offensive behaviour towards other women, do too apparently testify, that they live unchastely in marriage,
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and offend God grieuously thereby, much more would bewray their leaudnesse and badnes that way, vncleannesse of body also,
and offend God grievously thereby, much more would bewray their leaudnesse and badness that Way, uncleanness of body also,
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but that either they are restrained by law and shame, or else their married estate is mixed with many fearefull and great troubles, which doe any their lusts, in somuch as many who would giue ouer themselues as farre as the worst;
but that either they Are restrained by law and shame, or Else their married estate is mixed with many fearful and great Troubles, which do any their Lustiest, in So much as many who would give over themselves as Far as the worst;
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dare not, seeing they are so cooled and held downe by afflictions.
Dare not, seeing they Are so cooled and held down by afflictions.
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They are wise that vse their marriage as an helpe, whereby they hold neerer to God,
They Are wise that use their marriage as an help, whereby they hold nearer to God,
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and become more dutifull and they that doe otherwise, if they be the seruants of God, shall easily see their abusing of it by awknesse in Gods seruice,
and become more dutiful and they that do otherwise, if they be the Servants of God, shall Easily see their abusing of it by awknesse in God's service,
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and vntowardnesse to all good duties:
and untowardness to all good duties:
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but if they be wicked and vnconscionable, they make that estate of marriage sutable to their other parts of life, that is to say, all naught.
but if they be wicked and unconscionable, they make that estate of marriage suitable to their other parts of life, that is to say, all nought.
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In that it is said further of Gedeon, that hee had a concubine in Sechem, that was another of his blemishes.
In that it is said further of Gideon, that he had a concubine in Shechem, that was Another of his blemishes.
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Whereby as by other we may know, that they were vsed of men then, as well as wiues.
Whereby as by other we may know, that they were used of men then, as well as wives.
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They were inferiour to their wiues, and had no superioritie in the familie, but were as seruants.
They were inferior to their wives, and had no superiority in the family, but were as Servants.
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Which was euill also euen as Poligamy. In Malachie we reade, that they who after the captiuitie had put away their wiues,
Which was evil also even as Polygamy. In Malachi we read, that they who After the captivity had put away their wives,
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and married strange ones, who also obiected, that a man of God did so, namely Abraham, wee reade (I say) that they were answered thus:
and married strange ones, who also objected, that a man of God did so, namely Abraham, we read (I say) that they were answered thus:
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that he sought a godly seed, and did it not of lightnesse, or wilfulnesse, so that although it was not according to the first institution that he did,
that he sought a godly seed, and did it not of lightness, or wilfulness, so that although it was not according to the First Institution that he did,
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yet in as much as it was not reuealed so clearely to be sinne in those former times in which he liued,
yet in as much as it was not revealed so clearly to be sin in those former times in which he lived,
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as it was since, it was no iust defence for those, who comming after them, did it to satisfie their lusts when they had more light about the will of God,
as it was since, it was no just defence for those, who coming After them, did it to satisfy their Lustiest when they had more Light about the will of God,
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And the same teacheth vs, who haue a rule to guide our actions by, that wee may in no wise follow examples, no not of the good who haue done against those rules,
And the same Teaches us, who have a Rule to guide our actions by, that we may in no wise follow Examples, no not of the good who have done against those rules,
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but to try them by the rules, as Paul requireth it of the Thessalonians, Trie all things, and hold that which is good. And he willeth the Corinthians, that no man follow him, but as he followed Christ:
but to try them by the rules, as Paul requires it of the Thessalonians, Try all things, and hold that which is good. And he wills the Corinthians, that no man follow him, but as he followed christ:
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as hath been noted largely before.
as hath been noted largely before.
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We are also here to consider one fruite of his taking of that concubine, euen by the name that she caused Gedeon to giue the sonne that hee had by her, to wit, Abimelech; which is as much as to say [ My father is a king, ] who kindled in him thereby the flame of bearing rule, to play the Tyrant,
We Are also Here to Consider one fruit of his taking of that concubine, even by the name that she caused Gideon to give the son that he had by her, to wit, Abimelech; which is as much as to say [ My father is a King, ] who kindled in him thereby the flame of bearing Rule, to play the Tyrant,
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and to challenge the kingdome as due to his father, which yet hee refused both himselfe,
and to challenge the Kingdom as due to his father, which yet he refused both himself,
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and also that it should be giuen to his sonnes.
and also that it should be given to his Sons.
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But what better fruit might be looked for, when Gods ordinance was broken? (See the like in Salomon, 1. King. 11.) And yet this she did who might worst haue done it, causing Gedeon to giue him the name of the Philistime Kings, who plaied the right part of a Philistime when he grew vp, and rose to place.
But what better fruit might be looked for, when God's Ordinance was broken? (See the like in Solomon, 1. King. 11.) And yet this she did who might worst have done it, causing Gideon to give him the name of the Philistine Kings, who played the right part of a Philistine when he grew up, and rose to place.
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For as it is cleare by the next chapter, that shee was a wicked woman,
For as it is clear by the next chapter, that she was a wicked woman,
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and of bad kindred, and had induced and trained Gedeon to her desire before, so there was none found like to that Abimelek her sonne, that we reade of in his time,
and of bad kindred, and had induced and trained Gideon to her desire before, so there was none found like to that Abimelech her son, that we read of in his time,
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neither could be much worse then he, either before or after him. Let this be a watchword about names giuing:
neither could be much Worse then he, either before or After him. Let this be a watchword about names giving:
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for they that are naught, will take euery occasion to increase their sinne, euen by occasion thereof, that if any of their name haue been noted aboue other for some bad qualitie,
for they that Are nought, will take every occasion to increase their sin, even by occasion thereof, that if any of their name have been noted above other for Some bad quality,
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as stoutnesse and stomacke, bragging and boasting, pot-companionship, or such like, oh they must vphold the name, (though it be but a shaddow,
as stoutness and stomach, bragging and boasting, pot-companionship, or such like, o they must uphold the name, (though it be but a shadow,
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as Absoloms pillar,) and so be sutable to their name, if it occasion them euill,
as Absoloms pillar,) and so be suitable to their name, if it occasion them evil,
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and to keepe aliue the bad practizes and course of them that bare that name before them.
and to keep alive the bad practises and course of them that bore that name before them.
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Euen so names more aduisedly and wisely giuen to children (as I haue taught in another place) are good occasions to prouoke them to their duties.
Eve so names more advisedly and wisely given to children (as I have taught in Another place) Are good occasions to provoke them to their duties.
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Besides, we may see what men get, who are of any good note, by entring into so neere a league,
Beside, we may see what men get, who Are of any good note, by entering into so near a league,
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and hauing so inward acquaintance with such dames and mates, which though it were in single and lawfull marriage,
and having so inward acquaintance with such dams and mates, which though it were in single and lawful marriage,
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yet it threatens as farre as man may iudge, an extinguishing of the good sparkles of grace in them that are so matched.
yet it threatens as Far as man may judge, an extinguishing of the good sparkles of grace in them that Are so matched.
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Which should cause the seruants of God to linke themselues in marriage with women, more like to themselues in religion and good behauiour.
Which should cause the Servants of God to link themselves in marriage with women, more like to themselves in Religion and good behaviour.
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And for them for whom it is too late to giue this warning vnto, (who are too many) let them yet receiue and imbrace this instruction that is giuen them in the second place:
And for them for whom it is too late to give this warning unto, (who Are too many) let them yet receive and embrace this instruction that is given them in the second place:
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that is to say, how they take counsell of such wiues or ill companions (in cases doubtfull and and dangerous,) as are malicious, high-minded, quarrellers, contentions, waspish, couetous and gripers,
that is to say, how they take counsel of such wives or ill Sodales (in cases doubtful and and dangerous,) as Are malicious, High-minded, quarrellers, contentions, waspish, covetous and gripers,
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or in a word, voide of true religion.
or in a word, void of true Religion.
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Sampson may be an example to all, both of hearkning too farre to such, and so Gedeon may be also,Sampson may be an Exampl to all, both of Harkening too Far to such, and so Gideon may be also,
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and likewise of opening and telling that secret which is not meet to be imparted vnto them, which Sampson did to his great reproch and abasement.
and likewise of opening and telling that secret which is not meet to be imparted unto them, which Sampson did to his great reproach and abasement.
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But here an end of this seeing of both these last points I haue intreated purposely before, out of the former histories.
But Here an end of this seeing of both these last points I have entreated purposely before, out of the former histories.
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THE FIFTIE FIVE SERMON ON THE EIGHTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE FIFTIE FIVE SERMON ON THE EIGHTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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Verse 32. So Gedeon the sonne of Ioash died in a good age, and was buried in the sepulcher of Ioash his father in Ophrah, of the father of the Ezrites.
Verse 32. So Gideon the son of Joash died in a good age, and was buried in the sepulcher of Joash his father in Ophrah, of the father of the Ezrites.
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33. But when Gedeon was dead, the children of Israel turned away, and went a whoring after Baalim,
33. But when Gideon was dead, the children of Israel turned away, and went a whoring After Baalim,
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and made Baal berith their God. and made Baal berith their God.
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34 And the children of Israel remembred not the Lord their God, which deliuered them out of the hands of all their enemies on euery side.
34 And the children of Israel remembered not the Lord their God, which Delivered them out of the hands of all their enemies on every side.
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35. Neither shewed they mercie on the house of Ierubbaal or Gedeon, according to all the goodnesse which he had shewed vnto Israel.
35. Neither showed they mercy on the house of Jerubbaal or Gideon, according to all the Goodness which he had showed unto Israel.
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NOw together with the Chapter, the holy story maketh an end of Gedeons acts:
NOw together with the Chapter, the holy story makes an end of Gedeons acts:
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and maketh mention of his death and buriall, and sheweth what the people of Israel did afterwards.
and makes mention of his death and burial, and shows what the people of Israel did afterwards.
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In this verse it is said, he died in a good age.
In this verse it is said, he died in a good age.
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For seeing some of his faults haue been spoken of, to leaue them so, would haue bred some doubts, he hauing done many good things,
For seeing Some of his Faults have been spoken of, to leave them so, would have bred Some doubts, he having done many good things,
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therefore his end is here set downe, to shew, that both hee had the blessing of old age granted him,
Therefore his end is Here Set down, to show, that both he had the blessing of old age granted him,
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and also that it was blessed with many good things by God vnto him.
and also that it was blessed with many good things by God unto him.
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The same that is said of him, is said of Abraham: that he should die in a good old age.
The same that is said of him, is said of Abraham: that he should die in a good old age.
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Which speech here applied to Gedeon, and affirmed of him, though it be not to be drawne so farre as to prooue he died godly,
Which speech Here applied to Gideon, and affirmed of him, though it be not to be drawn so Far as to prove he died godly,
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but onely noteth fulnesse of daies, and prosperitie in this life, yet it is cleare that he died so,
but only notes fullness of days, and Prosperity in this life, yet it is clear that he died so,
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and obtained eternall life after, in that he is reckoned among the faithfull in the Epistle to the Hebrewes.
and obtained Eternal life After, in that he is reckoned among the faithful in the Epistle to the Hebrews.
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Which is to good purpose to bee set downe, he being (though a godly man, Which is to good purpose to be Set down, he being (though a godly man,
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yet) blemished, that thereby we may know he repented.
yet) blemished, that thereby we may know he repented.
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By this we are taught that we must stablish our faith, hope and other graces of God begun in vs at our first conuersion, that wee may bee rooted, grounded,
By this we Are taught that we must establish our faith, hope and other graces of God begun in us At our First conversion, that we may be rooted, grounded,
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and setled therein, as the Apostle willeth the Colossians, and that so the neerer we are the graue, the more glorious and fruitful our profession may be,
and settled therein, as the Apostle wills the colossians, and that so the nearer we Are the graven, the more glorious and fruitful our profession may be,
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and in our age we may more flourish then in our youth: which is a thing not easily found nor obtained.
and in our age we may more flourish then in our youth: which is a thing not Easily found nor obtained.
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Therefore the Apostle Saint Peter also exhorteth, saying: Take heed, that ye be not led away from your stedfastnesse;
Therefore the Apostle Saint Peter also exhorteth, saying: Take heed, that you be not led away from your steadfastness;
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and sheweth how that may be like to be, euen by the error of the wicked.
and shows how that may be like to be, even by the error of the wicked.
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For by beholding how they walk, who haue no feare of God at all, and by harkning to their subtill counsell,
For by beholding how they walk, who have no Fear of God At all, and by Harkening to their subtle counsel,
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and poisoned perswasions, we shall find to our cost, that there is no small force to draw vs after their cursed example,
and poisoned persuasions, we shall find to our cost, that there is no small force to draw us After their cursed Exampl,
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wheras we were in a good course before.
whereas we were in a good course before.
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If Gedeon so mightily and oft assisted and helped, did yet fal in such manner as we haue heard, what may we look for in so many and so variable cases through out our whole liues? It is well seene in this age, what need they haue to profit by this doctrine, who ranne well sometime,
If Gideon so mightily and oft assisted and helped, did yet fall in such manner as we have herd, what may we look for in so many and so variable cases through out our Whole lives? It is well seen in this age, what need they have to profit by this Doctrine, who ran well sometime,
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as the Galathians did, but yet haue suffered themselues to be letted, so that they obey not the truth, which they began and professed commendably to doe.
as the Galatians did, but yet have suffered themselves to be letted, so that they obey not the truth, which they began and professed commendably to do.
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Many faults both to the wounding of the conscience, and the offence of men, prouoke God daily in his owne children,
Many Faults both to the wounding of the conscience, and the offence of men, provoke God daily in his own children,
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and make faith to seeke, and hope to waxe faint, for that we doe not labour carefully to bring forth fruit plentifully thereof,
and make faith to seek, and hope to wax faint, for that we do not labour carefully to bring forth fruit plentifully thereof,
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and to hold out with all possible endeuour the profession of our hope with ioy.
and to hold out with all possible endeavour the profession of our hope with joy.
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And if we haue trode awry, and begun with the wise virgins to slumber, yet through due and continuall attending vpon God,
And if we have trodden awry, and begun with the wise Virgins to slumber, yet through due and continual attending upon God,
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and daily and oft repairing and drawing neere to him, wee should not sleep therein,
and daily and oft repairing and drawing near to him, we should not sleep therein,
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but make haste speedily to come home againe vnder the Lords wing and protection, where only true safety and good being is to be •ound:
but make haste speedily to come home again under the lords wing and protection, where only true safety and good being is to be •ound:
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and that the rather, seeing the poore chicken and bird void of reason, after the least straying, longs by & by after the damme,
and that the rather, seeing the poor chicken and bird void of reason, After the least straying, longs by & by After the dam,
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and to be vnder her wing:
and to be under her wing:
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and say wee therefore euery one with the Prophet to the Lord, O forsake me not ouer long:
and say we Therefore every one with the Prophet to the Lord, Oh forsake me not over long:
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and euer and anone looke wee that all be well with our soule, that there be peace betwixt God and vs,
and ever and anon look we that all be well with our soul, that there be peace betwixt God and us,
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and that our faith and repentance waxe not stale, nor loathsome to vs. And make wee no haste to rush into shamefull and reprochfull sinnes,
and that our faith and Repentance wax not stale, nor loathsome to us And make we no haste to rush into shameful and reproachful Sins,
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for neither is the burthen and shame of them easily borne, nor the getting out of them;
for neither is the burden and shame of them Easily born, nor the getting out of them;
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and the recouering of our selues againe from vnder such bondage, easily obtained, when wee be once fallen into them;
and the recovering of our selves again from under such bondage, Easily obtained, when we be once fallen into them;
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whereof, by many occasions much hath been before spoken. And hereafter the long mentioning of Gedeons acts followes his death:
whereof, by many occasions much hath been before spoken. And hereafter the long mentioning of Gedeons acts follows his death:
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To teach vs, that to be the end of all flesh, whether the life be short or long, To teach us, that to be the end of all Flesh, whither the life be short or long,
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as Dauid also witnessed in other words, saying; I goe the way of all the world.
as David also witnessed in other words, saying; I go the Way of all the world.
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And great incouragement wee haue to prepare and haste for death, if wee haue learned aright to dye, seeing with our being with Christ, which is best of all, there are with infinite other vnutterable prerogatiues, And great encouragement we have to prepare and haste for death, if we have learned aright to die, seeing with our being with christ, which is best of all, there Are with infinite other unutterable prerogatives,
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so many excellent and holy seruants of God gone before vs thither, to welcome vs. Of which point, see more by the like occasion of Ioshua and others, in the former processe of this booke.
so many excellent and holy Servants of God gone before us thither, to welcome us Of which point, see more by the like occasion of Ioshua and Others, in the former process of this book.
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Now the last of the things that followed after the death of Gedeon, is this, to wit, that the people of Israel (for all that wee haue heard God did for them) fell againe to Idolatrie, and that most shamefully.
Now the last of the things that followed After the death of Gideon, is this, to wit, that the people of Israel (for all that we have herd God did for them) fell again to Idolatry, and that most shamefully.
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And by this we see what fearefull things follow the taking away of good gouernours which maintaine true religion.
And by this we see what fearful things follow the taking away of good Governors which maintain true Religion.
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For they by their authoritie haue contained and held the people within compasse, who being dead, they fall away.
For they by their Authority have contained and held the people within compass, who being dead, they fallen away.
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Pray therefore earnestly for them, and make we vse of their liues, that we may leade a godly and peaceable life vnder them.
prey Therefore earnestly for them, and make we use of their lives, that we may lead a godly and peaceable life under them.
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For contrariwise when other that know not the Lord, rise vp in their roomes, the people shall haue sorrow their bellies full.
For contrariwise when other that know not the Lord, rise up in their rooms, the people shall have sorrow their bellies full.
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The like may be said of godly preachers and parents, what a losse it shall bee to the people of God, whom they shall leaue behinde, to forgoe them.
The like may be said of godly Preachers and Parents, what a loss it shall be to the people of God, whom they shall leave behind, to forgo them.
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Their sins were these two: One, that they tooke Baal-berith, as they called him, for their God:
Their Sins were these two: One, that they took Baal-berith, as they called him, for their God:
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the other, that they forgot the Lord their God. This Idoll they called the Lord of league, whose Image they set vp.
the other, that they forgotten the Lord their God. This Idol they called the Lord of league, whose Image they Set up.
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Herein consisted their worshipping of him, that they acknowledged the good things that they receiued, to bee giuen them of him,
Herein consisted their worshipping of him, that they acknowledged the good things that they received, to be given them of him,
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and the remouing of their troubles to bee from him also.
and the removing of their Troubles to be from him also.
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And to ascribe these to a stocke, what was it but to goe a whoring after it,
And to ascribe these to a stock, what was it but to go a whoring After it,
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as here it is said they did, from the true and liuing God? And hauing ioyned themselues to him, they forsooke and forgot the Lord God, who had done all good things for them.
as Here it is said they did, from the true and living God? And having joined themselves to him, they forsook and forgotten the Lord God, who had done all good things for them.
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And this and no better is the worship and seruice which our deuoutest votaries in popery doe giue vnto the Lord at this day,
And this and no better is the worship and service which our devoutest votaries in popery do give unto the Lord At this day,
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as to him that will compare the religion of the one with the other will easily and soone appeare.
as to him that will compare the Religion of the one with the other will Easily and soon appear.
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See somewhat of this their sinne in Chapter 2. 11. 13.
See somewhat of this their sin in Chapter 2. 11. 13.
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Furthermore, this example teacheth how inconstant we are in all good beginnings and courses, and how ready wee are to decline and turne away from thence, euery one to that whereto his false and deceitfull heart carrieth him:
Furthermore, this Exampl Teaches how inconstant we Are in all good beginnings and courses, and how ready we Are to decline and turn away from thence, every one to that whereto his false and deceitful heart Carrieth him:
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whether to Poperie or any other loose and vnfaithfull seruing of God in hypocrisie:
whither to Popery or any other lose and unfaithful serving of God in hypocrisy:
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as to say, Lord, Lord; and to draw neere to him with the body, the heart being far from him:
as to say, Lord, Lord; and to draw near to him with the body, the heart being Far from him:
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while no conscience is made of dutie towards him.
while no conscience is made of duty towards him.
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Whereas the only forgetting of the kindnes of the Lord our God, who onely hath fed, preserued, deliuered and inlightned vs vnto the life to come,
Whereas the only forgetting of the kindness of the Lord our God, who only hath fed, preserved, Delivered and enlightened us unto the life to come,
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and who (in one word) hath been all in all vnto vs, I say, this onely forgetting him,
and who (in one word) hath been all in all unto us, I say, this only forgetting him,
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and the suffering of his benefits to slip out of our mindes, is sinne of it selfe most grieuous and great, without the other,
and the suffering of his benefits to slip out of our minds, is sin of it self most grievous and great, without the other,
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as we haue seene chap. 2. 2, 3. and in this chapter also I haue said the like of this point, vers. 27. The vnthankfulnes of the people towards Gedeons posteritie is set downe in this verse, which is further expressed in the next chapter:
as we have seen chap. 2. 2, 3. and in this chapter also I have said the like of this point, vers. 27. The unthankfulness of the people towards Gedeons posterity is Set down in this verse, which is further expressed in the next chapter:
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as in this, that they suffered his sonnes to be slaine:
as in this, that they suffered his Sons to be slain:
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their sinne is aggrauated hereby, that he had done so great things for them, as to deliuer them out of so fearefull bondage,
their sin is aggravated hereby, that he had done so great things for them, as to deliver them out of so fearful bondage,
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as we haue heard they were in to the Midianites. But in this they did like themselues.
as we have herd they were in to the midianites. But in this they did like themselves.
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For (not to repeate that which I haue said hereof twice in this chapter, vers. 18. 22.) we may be sure of this, (as we see here in these) that they who are vnfaithfull and vnthankfull to God, are not to be trusted that they will deale better with men.
For (not to repeat that which I have said hereof twice in this chapter, vers. 18. 22.) we may be sure of this, (as we see Here in these) that they who Are unfaithful and unthankful to God, Are not to be trusted that they will deal better with men.
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This both the heauenly order of the law of God teacheth, and many examples also. As Abraham said;
This both the heavenly order of the law of God Teaches, and many Examples also. As Abraham said;
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I saw that the feare of God was not in this place, and therefore what trustinesse is to bee looked for to me of men? And likewise that example of the vnrighteous Iudge sheweth as much, that neither feared God, nor reuerenced man. I saw that the Fear of God was not in this place, and Therefore what trustiness is to be looked for to me of men? And likewise that Exampl of the unrighteous Judge shows as much, that neither feared God, nor reverenced man.
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This measure our Sauiour found among his owne countrey men, when he had done many great good workes among them,
This measure our Saviour found among his own country men, when he had done many great good works among them,
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yet they would haue stoned him for them. And why? for they were not faithfull to God.
yet they would have stoned him for them. And why? for they were not faithful to God.
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Doe we our duties therefore of conscience to God, that so wee may not faile toward men.
Do we our duties Therefore of conscience to God, that so we may not fail towards men.
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For otherwise from vs nothing is to bee looked for, but vnfaithfulnes to men, and euill example, vtterly vnbeseeming vs,
For otherwise from us nothing is to be looked for, but unfaithfulness to men, and evil Exampl, utterly unbeseeming us,
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when time shall serue to bewray and sift vs:
when time shall serve to bewray and sift us:
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which (as the prouerbe saith) is the mother of truth, and reuealeth that which was long hidden.
which (as the proverb Says) is the mother of truth, and Revealeth that which was long hidden.
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Now to end the chapter with the answere of an obiection. It is marueiled at, that God suffered this Idolatrie and superstition so long vnpunished.
Now to end the chapter with the answer of an objection. It is marveled At, that God suffered this Idolatry and Superstition so long unpunished.
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For such as obiect thus, thinke that it fell out a little after the victorie,
For such as Object thus, think that it fell out a little After the victory,
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as it is sure Gedeon asked of the people the earings that made the Ephod, by and by after the victorie,
as it is sure Gideon asked of the people the earings that made the Ephod, by and by After the victory,
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whereas yet Gedeon continued fortie yeeres after this.
whereas yet Gideon continued fortie Years After this.
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But it is answered by S. Austine, who in such a case, being no article of our faith, may haue his iudgement approoued, and receiued, being likely;
But it is answered by S. Augustine, who in such a case, being no article of our faith, may have his judgement approved, and received, being likely;
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and not being answered by the Scripture.
and not being answered by the Scripture.
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He saith, that though the gold was gathered soone after the victory, yet the Ephod was not made by and by,
He Says, that though the gold was gathered soon After the victory, yet the Ephod was not made by and by,
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but long after, to wit, about the end of Gedeons life. Or if it were made sooner, yet it was not abused till toward his death.
but long After, to wit, about the end of Gedeons life. Or if it were made sooner, yet it was not abused till towards his death.
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But of vncertainties we are not to ground any instruction, and therefore here an end.
But of uncertainties we Are not to ground any instruction, and Therefore Here an end.
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THE FIFTIE FIVE SERMON IS CONtinued on the ninth Chapter of Iudges. Verse 1. Then Abimelech, the sonne of Ierubbaal, went to Shechem to his mothers brethren,
THE FIFTIE FIVE SERMON IS CONtinued on the ninth Chapter of Judges. Verse 1. Then Abimelech, the son of Jerubbaal, went to Shechem to his mother's brothers,
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and communed with them, and with all the familie and house of his mothers father, saying, 2. Say, I pray you, in the audience of all the men of Shechem,
and communed with them, and with all the family and house of his mother's father, saying, 2. Say, I pray you, in the audience of all the men of Shechem,
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Whether is better for you that all the sonnes of Ierubbaal, which are seuentie persons reigne ouer you, either that one raigne our you? Remember also that I am your bone and your flesh. Whither is better for you that all the Sons of Jerubbaal, which Are seuentie Persons Reign over you, either that one Reign our you? remember also that I am your bone and your Flesh.
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3. Then his mothers brethren spake of him in the audience of all the men of Shechem all these words: and their hearts were moued to follow Abimelech:
3. Then his mother's brothers spoke of him in the audience of all the men of Shechem all these words: and their hearts were moved to follow Abimelech:
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for said they, he is our brother. for said they, he is our brother.
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4. And they gaue him seuenty peeces of siluer out of the house of Baal-berith, wherewith Abimelech hired vaine and light fellowes which followed him.
4. And they gave him seuenty Pieces of silver out of the house of Baal-berith, wherewith Abimelech hired vain and Light Fellows which followed him.
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5. And he went vnto his fathers house at Ophrah, and slew his brethren, the sons of Ierubbaal, about seuentie persons vpon one stone:
5. And he went unto his Father's house At Ophrah, and slew his brothers, the Sons of Jerubbaal, about seuentie Persons upon one stone:
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yet Iotham the youngest sonne of Ierubbaal was left, for he hid himselfe. 6. And all the men of Shechem gathered together with all the house of Millo,
yet Jotham the youngest son of Jerubbaal was left, for he hid himself. 6. And all the men of Shechem gathered together with all the house of Millo,
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and came, and made Abimelech King in the plain, where the stone was erected in Shechē. and Come, and made Abimelech King in the plain, where the stone was erected in Shechen.
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THe summe of this Chapter I will first set downe, as vsually I doe, together with the parts of it, which are three. The first this:
THe sum of this Chapter I will First Set down, as usually I do, together with the parts of it, which Are three. The First this:
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namely, how Abimelech seeking the kingdome, and hauing got the men of Shechem on his side, killed all his seuentie brethren, except one:
namely, how Abimelech seeking the Kingdom, and having god the men of Shechem on his side, killed all his seuentie brothers, except one:
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and this to the seuenth verse.
and this to the Seventh verse.
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The second, the heauie prediction of his ouerthrow by that one brother Iotham, who escaped his bloodie hands, which denounced destruction to him,
The second, the heavy prediction of his overthrow by that one brother Jotham, who escaped his bloody hands, which denounced destruction to him,
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and to the men of Shechem. And this to the 22. verse.
and to the men of Shechem. And this to the 22. verse.
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The 3. is, how that which was threatned & foretold by Iotham, the son of Gedeon, remaining aliue, came to passe,
The 3. is, how that which was threatened & foretold by Jotham, the son of Gideon, remaining alive, Come to pass,
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and was fulfilled, concerning the ruine and ouerthrow of Abimelech, and the men of Sechem, and that by the mutuall hatred and vexations that arose betwixt them.
and was fulfilled, Concerning the ruin and overthrow of Abimelech, and the men of Shechem, and that by the mutual hatred and vexations that arose betwixt them.
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And this to the end of the Chapter. Thus the Chapter being deuided, I will first speake of the former part of it,
And this to the end of the Chapter. Thus the Chapter being divided, I will First speak of the former part of it,
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as it lieth in order, and handle the other two in due place. The first part.
as it lies in order, and handle the other two in endue place. The First part.
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WE are to consider in this first part, how Abimelech after the death of his father, wounde in with the men of Shechem, to make him king,
WE Are to Consider in this First part, how Abimelech After the death of his father, wound in with the men of Shechem, to make him King,
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and for this purpose slew all his brethren saue one; and this to the 7. verse.
and for this purpose slew all his brothers save one; and this to the 7. verse.
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And for the effecting of this, it is said here that this Abimelech went to his mothers kindred:
And for the effecting of this, it is said Here that this Abimelech went to his mother's kindred:
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for he saw it was lost labour to attempt so horrible a fact by his fathers friends helpe, or any other:
for he saw it was lost labour to attempt so horrible a fact by his Father's Friends help, or any other:
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and by his subtiltie, and flatterie, he wonne their hearts to be willing to hearken vnto him;
and by his subtlety, and flattery, he won their hearts to be willing to harken unto him;
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they nothing respecting the common benefit of the land, but their owne priuate commoditie: and so helped him forward by money, which much aduanced his purposes:
they nothing respecting the Common benefit of the land, but their own private commodity: and so helped him forward by money, which much advanced his Purposes:
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and thus being fleshed (for the more secure enioying of his will) he was inboldened to kil 70. persons saue one, of his brethren,
and thus being fleshed (for the more secure enjoying of his will) he was inboldened to kill 70. Persons save one, of his brothers,
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and then (as they thought) the coast being cleare, these Shechemites went about to make him King, and performed it accordingly.
and then (as they Thought) the coast being clear, these Shechemites went about to make him King, and performed it accordingly.
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And thus the house of Gedeon was ouerthrowne, and most detestable vsurpation, and tyranny by Abimelech, came in.
And thus the house of Gideon was overthrown, and most detestable usurpation, and tyranny by Abimelech, Come in.
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Here first we may note by Abimelechs going to his mothers kindred to further him, when he went about this mischieuous intent, in seeking to be king;
Here First we may note by Abimelechs going to his mother's kindred to further him, when he went about this mischievous intent, in seeking to be King;
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we note (I say) the cast of wicked men in the compassing their desires;
we note (I say) the cast of wicked men in the compassing their Desires;
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that is, when they intend any euill, they wil repaire to such places and companies,
that is, when they intend any evil, they will repair to such places and companies,
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as they thinke are for their purpose, and (if they haue conuersed with better before) yet they then take no more pleasure in their company any longer.
as they think Are for their purpose, and (if they have conversed with better before) yet they then take no more pleasure in their company any longer.
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Not that they neuer goe to bad company, but when they goe about some especiall euill.
Not that they never go to bad company, but when they go about Some especial evil.
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For it is their meat and drink, and pastime to conuerse with such as they themselues are, (as neere as may be) cont••nally;
For it is their meat and drink, and pastime to converse with such as they themselves Are, (as near as may be) cont••nally;
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but if they be forted by education, cohabitation, or other occasions with better then themselues, (as it comes to passe oft times) yet euen there,
but if they be forted by education, cohabitation, or other occasions with better then themselves, (as it comes to pass oft times) yet even there,
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if they grow to affect, and set their hearts on some particular more mischieuous practises then they were wont in times past, they will (if it be possible) giue them ouer,
if they grow to affect, and Set their hearts on Some particular more mischievous practises then they were wont in times past, they will (if it be possible) give them over,
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as no companions meet for them, and breake out to other companie, and conuerse with those that bee of their owne disposition, and like themselues.
as no Sodales meet for them, and break out to other company, and converse with those that be of their own disposition, and like themselves.
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The reason is, they be not onely more wearie of the good company that they were in, then they were before;
The reason is, they be not only more weary of the good company that they were in, then they were before;
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but they see, that they cannot follow their bad purposes so currantly while they bee among them,
but they see, that they cannot follow their bad Purposes so currently while they be among them,
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neither looke they for any aide thereto at their hands, as they doe by the other:
neither look they for any aid thereto At their hands, as they do by the other:
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but know, that they shall bee suspected, disswaded, hindred, and broken off by them from their ill purposes.
but know, that they shall be suspected, dissuaded, hindered, and broken off by them from their ill Purposes.
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And what maruell? for this changing of company, as the good for the bad, ariseth vpon smaller occasions,
And what marvel? for this changing of company, as the good for the bad, arises upon smaller occasions,
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then vpon the minding and intending of such mischiefe, as this Abimelech here went about.
then upon the minding and intending of such mischief, as this Abimelech Here went about.
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For they in the sixth of Iohn, when they had taken a pritch against our Sauiour, it is said of them, that they walked no more with him,
For they in the sixth of John, when they had taken a pritch against our Saviour, it is said of them, that they walked no more with him,
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and much more and sooner men doe this, when they purpose wickednesse.
and much more and sooner men do this, when they purpose wickedness.
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Absolon therefore when he intended to rebell against his father, got him away, and gathered companie fit for such a purpose, his fathers house was a prison and wearisome vnto him. Absalom Therefore when he intended to rebel against his father, god him away, and gathered company fit for such a purpose, his Father's house was a prison and wearisome unto him.
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And Iudas, when he went about to betray his Master, forsooke and left the company of him,
And Iudas, when he went about to betray his Master, forsook and left the company of him,
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and the Apostles, and went to the Pharisies, the most deadly enemies of Christ, and lincked himselfe in with them.
and the Apostles, and went to the Pharisees, the most deadly enemies of christ, and linked himself in with them.
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But most clearely we see this in the like fact of Adoniah, 1. Kin. 1. reported by Nathan to Dauid in this manner:
But most clearly we see this in the like fact of Adoniah, 1. Kin. 1. reported by Nathan to David in this manner:
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Me (saith hee) thy seruant, and Zadocke the Priest, and Salomon thy sonne, he hath not called: Me (Says he) thy servant, and Zadock the Priest, and Solomon thy son, he hath not called:
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(why? they were not for his tooth) but Ioab the captaine, and Abiathar the Priest, and some of his younger brethren, men fitter for his ambitious humour: them hath hee called;
(why? they were not for his tooth) but Ioab the captain, and Abiathar the Priest, and Some of his younger brothers, men fitter for his ambitious humour: them hath he called;
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crie before him and they say, God saue King Adoniah. And euen so it is still at this day, as I haue said.
cry before him and they say, God save King Adoniah. And even so it is still At this day, as I have said.
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For there are many bad mixed with the good, and company with them in sinister respects,
For there Are many bad mixed with the good, and company with them in sinister respects,
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for some benefit they looke for, or credit thereby, or for their safety, who yet when they see their time, wind out from them,
for Some benefit they look for, or credit thereby, or for their safety, who yet when they see their time, wind out from them,
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and ioyne to other companie, much like to Simon Magus, when he saw the Apostles were not for him.
and join to other company, much like to Simon Magus, when he saw the Apostles were not for him.
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And it is an ill signe when they doe so, I meane, to forsake the societie and fellowship of good people, and company with the bad.
And it is an ill Signen when they do so, I mean, to forsake the society and fellowship of good people, and company with the bad.
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For though there was no great hope of some of them, when they were at the best,
For though there was no great hope of Some of them, when they were At the best,
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and when they were by meanes of their calling and imployments sorted into the company of the godly,
and when they were by means of their calling and employments sorted into the company of the godly,
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because they had no pleasure nor delight in them, but rather their hearts were farre from them,
Because they had no pleasure nor delight in them, but rather their hearts were Far from them,
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euen then, when in place they were most neere them:
even then, when in place they were most near them:
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yet they were in the way all that while, to good, and to be wrought vpon,
yet they were in the Way all that while, to good, and to be wrought upon,
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or drawne on, one time or other, while they abode in such places and companies, if God had been pleased to worke in them:
or drawn on, one time or other, while they Abided in such places and companies, if God had been pleased to work in them:
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but when they leaue, and forsake them, and so bewray themselues in their colours, though they should meane no worse;
but when they leave, and forsake them, and so bewray themselves in their colours, though they should mean no Worse;
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But as for the Lord in their dealings, he must stand by, and a same off.
But as for the Lord in their dealings, he must stand by, and a same off.
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then their woe commeth vpon them, and they wrap themselues deepely into mischiefe and misery, with little hope of recouery,
then their woe comes upon them, and they wrap themselves deeply into mischief and misery, with little hope of recovery,
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or getting out againe, yea, or being stopped in that their bad course. And yet this I say, that such as keepe company with those that are religious,
or getting out again, yea, or being stopped in that their bad course. And yet this I say, that such as keep company with those that Are religious,
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and take no good by them, they are deepely bewitched, couering their hypocrisie, with the cloake of good companie:
and take no good by them, they Are deeply bewitched, covering their hypocrisy, with the cloak of good company:
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as Christ told them, who answered him, that they had eaten and drunke in his company:
as christ told them, who answered him, that they had eaten and drunk in his company:
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although for the most part, this prooueth true of them, that if a man once spie out their leaudnesse,
although for the most part, this proveth true of them, that if a man once spy out their leaudnesse,
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and will not allow them in their euill course, but tell them of it, they will away from them,
and will not allow them in their evil course, but tell them of it, they will away from them,
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if they can, forthwith, and count them their enemies.
if they can, forthwith, and count them their enemies.
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But, as they are wearie of such without any iust cause, so they must know, that they from whom they depart, are wearie of them for good cause;
But, as they Are weary of such without any just cause, so they must know, that they from whom they depart, Are weary of them for good cause;
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and desire, (if they may doe it lawfully, and can haue no good hope to reclaime them) to depart from them also,
and desire, (if they may do it lawfully, and can have no good hope to reclaim them) to depart from them also,
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as Moses did, (when hee was able to iudge what hee did) from the house of Pharaohs daughter,
as Moses did, (when he was able to judge what he did) from the house of Pharaohs daughter,
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and as Salomon counselleth vs to doe in a case much like, saying:
and as Solomon counselleth us to do in a case much like, saying:
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Seest thou a man in whom there are not the lippes of wisdome, depart from him.
See thou a man in whom there Are not the lips of Wisdom, depart from him.
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The vse that the godly ought to make of this, is: to learne of such as are wiser in their kind then we are in ours;
The use that the godly ought to make of this, is: to Learn of such as Are Wiser in their kind then we Are in ours;
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that is, alwaies to be carefull to vse, and delight in godly company, as they doe in the contrary;
that is, always to be careful to use, and delight in godly company, as they do in the contrary;
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and by no meanes to depart from, or forsake it;
and by no means to depart from, or forsake it;
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whereby not onely we may shew and giue proofe, that we our selues not only warpe not,
whereby not only we may show and give proof, that we our selves not only warp not,
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neither imagine, nor set our hearts on euill, while we company with, and cleaue fast to them that are good:
neither imagine, nor Set our hearts on evil, while we company with, and cleave fast to them that Are good:
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but also that through their godly instructions, counsell, reproofe, and example, wee seeke to get all possible good by their company.
but also that through their godly instructions, counsel, reproof, and Exampl, we seek to get all possible good by their company.
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And if we should at any time decline by some occasion, yet that we labour to bee brought backe againe into the right way, and so continue therein:
And if we should At any time decline by Some occasion, yet that we labour to be brought back again into the right Way, and so continue therein:
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and as for the fellowship of the leaud, let it be to vs more odious, then ours can bee to them, as I haue noted.
and as for the fellowship of the lewd, let it be to us more odious, then ours can be to them, as I have noted.
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The bad also may make their vse and profit of this doctrine, in this manner, let them that be not wholly past hope,
The bad also may make their use and profit of this Doctrine, in this manner, let them that be not wholly past hope,
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but walking vp and downe, as the Psalmist speaketh, in the counsell of the vngodly,
but walking up and down, as the Psalmist speaks, in the counsel of the ungodly,
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as yet vnresolued what to do, let such (I say) if they haue any care of themselues, draw and gather to good company.
as yet unresolved what to do, let such (I say) if they have any care of themselves, draw and gather to good company.
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For want whereof, and by the contrary, they grow to be leaud persons, as drunkards, whoremasters, theeues, idle ones, and such like.
For want whereof, and by the contrary, they grow to be lewd Persons, as drunkards, whoremasters, thieves, idle ones, and such like.
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For, as I haue noted, that a bad man, that hee may the better doe euill, departeth from the good:
For, as I have noted, that a bad man, that he may the better doe evil, departeth from the good:
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so it is true also, and much more that because a man draweth not neere the good at all,
so it is true also, and much more that Because a man draws not near the good At all,
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therefore he is the easilier carried to that which is naught.
Therefore he is the easilier carried to that which is nought.
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And as they are iustly to be suspected to be badlie disposed, who cast off good company, which they haue seemed to imbrace:
And as they Are justly to be suspected to be badly disposed, who cast off good company, which they have seemed to embrace:
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so they are to be pitied, and exhorted to the frequenting of the good, who, for want of it altogether, haue fallen into bad company, and bin seduced thereby.
so they Are to be pitied, and exhorted to the frequenting of the good, who, for want of it altogether, have fallen into bad company, and been seduced thereby.
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Both are faultie, though the former more then the latter.
Both Are faulty, though the former more then the latter.
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For the latter would be glad (such as are of the simpler sort of them) to bee aduised,
For the latter would be glad (such as Are of the simpler sort of them) to be advised,
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and profit much by wholesome counsell:
and profit much by wholesome counsel:
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the former who haue enioyed it already, are wearie of it, and seeke to shake it off:
the former who have enjoyed it already, Are weary of it, and seek to shake it off:
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the latter, although they are flexible, and easily drawne away by ill example: yet they contriue not mischiefe of themselues for the most part:
the latter, although they Are flexible, and Easily drawn away by ill Exampl: yet they contrive not mischief of themselves for the most part:
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whereas the former, through a secret lingring after their lusts, doe not need others (alwaies) to call them on,
whereas the former, through a secret lingering After their Lustiest, do not need Others (always) to call them on,
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but they themselues rather poyson other, and like Abimelech, draw others to them: no companions proouing so leaud, as they who breake from the good.
but they themselves rather poison other, and like Abimelech, draw Others to them: no Sodales proving so lewd, as they who break from the good.
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Thirdly, let them that are among the good (so placed by Gods prouidence) acknowledge it to bee a great mercie:
Thirdly, let them that Are among the good (so placed by God's providence) acknowledge it to be a great mercy:
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and beware of that subtiltie and falsehood of heart, whereby they depriue themselues of the fruit of it. Let them say thus:
and beware of that subtlety and falsehood of heart, whereby they deprive themselves of the fruit of it. Let them say thus:
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If credit, gaine, commendation, or fauour (all which I may obtaine by the cleauing to the godly) seeme so much to be desired:
If credit, gain, commendation, or favour (all which I may obtain by the cleaving to the godly) seem so much to be desired:
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how much more desirable is that, for which a good man himselfe is to bee desired, I meane, his grace? which as it may well goe with the other,
how much more desirable is that, for which a good man himself is to be desired, I mean, his grace? which as it may well go with the other,
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so it will make his companie to be alway precious, and much esteemed.
so it will make his company to be always precious, and much esteemed.
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Contrariwise, what is it that makes a man count good men odious? Surely a bad purpose of mischiefe lesse or more:
Contrariwise, what is it that makes a man count good men odious? Surely a bad purpose of mischief less or more:
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this is that which makes him to be rather where his heart is, and whither his lust carries him,
this is that which makes him to be rather where his heart is, and whither his lust carries him,
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then where his bodily presence is.
then where his bodily presence is.
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Consider then what an odious thing is that, which causeth such odious effects? It is a foule part to depart from the good.
Consider then what an odious thing is that, which Causes such odious effects? It is a foul part to depart from the good.
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How much more to flee to the other aduerse partie, I meane the tents of the vngodly? and most of all, that which caused both these, a lust of the heart after their bad qualities.
How much more to flee to the other adverse party, I mean the tents of the ungodly? and most of all, that which caused both these, a lust of the heart After their bad qualities.
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Indeed, for the desire of a man (be it good, or euill) a man will separate himselfe: meaning from all which might hinder it.
Indeed, for the desire of a man (be it good, or evil) a man will separate himself: meaning from all which might hinder it.
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Gehazi, for his couetous desire, will withdraw himselfe from his master:Gehazi, for his covetous desire, will withdraw himself from his master:
np1, p-acp po31 j n1, vmb vvi px31 p-acp po31 n1:
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Demas from Paul, &c. Yea surely, for his sins sake a man will deuide himselfe from father, mother, kindred, as Christ saith.Demas from Paul, etc. Yea surely, for his Sins sake a man will divide himself from father, mother, kindred, as christ Says.
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Is not this odious? much more odious then is that for which a man wil do thus.
Is not this odious? much more odious then is that for which a man will do thus.
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Again, there is great cause of this meditation, because some (not knowing thēselues to be so euil,
Again, there is great cause of this meditation, Because Some (not knowing themselves to be so evil,
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as indeed they be) suspect not the temptation to euill, ere it assaile them; and therefore are no sooner tempted, but they are also foyled.
as indeed they be) suspect not the temptation to evil, ere it assail them; and Therefore Are no sooner tempted, but they Are also foiled.
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Hazael, when he came to the Prophet Elisha did reuerence and acknowledge him so farre, hazael, when he Come to the Prophet Elisha did Reverence and acknowledge him so Far,
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as hee saw well inough what good he might haue taken by him, and at that time he framed himselfe to dislike that euill which the Prophet told him he should worke, yea, he detested it:
as he saw well enough what good he might have taken by him, and At that time he framed himself to dislike that evil which the Prophet told him he should work, yea, he detested it:
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but when afterward he plaied the cruell Tyrant against the Church of God, he shooke off all due remembrance of him,
but when afterwards he played the cruel Tyrant against the Church of God, he shook off all due remembrance of him,
cc-acp c-crq av pns31 vvd dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvd a-acp d j-jn n1 pp-f pno31,
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and of his owne words to him, which were good then, euen as many doe in the like case.
and of his own words to him, which were good then, even as many do in the like case.
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No wonder, for he was false-hearted, and neuer loued him so, but hee might hate him as much, when time serued.
No wonder, for he was False-hearted, and never loved him so, but he might hate him as much, when time served.
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Lastly, as for such as will boast that they are for all companies, good and bad;
Lastly, as for such as will boast that they Are for all companies, good and bad;
ord, c-acp p-acp d c-acp vmb vvi cst pns32 vbr p-acp d n2, j cc j;
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and can apply themselues (like that fish) to all colours, and keepe their bad purposes to themselues, let such impious fellowes (farre worse then the former) feare lest he that found out Abimelech for his sinne, will not let them escape scotfree for theirs, which are not inferiour to his.
and can apply themselves (like that Fish) to all colours, and keep their bad Purposes to themselves, let such impious Fellows (Far Worse then the former) Fear lest he that found out Abimelech for his sin, will not let them escape Scot free for theirs, which Are not inferior to his.
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Touching the infection of bad company, more elsewhere shall be spoken in a fit place.
Touching the infection of bad company, more elsewhere shall be spoken in a fit place.
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This sonne of the concubine, ye haue heard, went to, and among them with whom he was likest to preuaile,
This son of the concubine, you have herd, went to, and among them with whom he was likest to prevail,
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and to this end, that he might be made King: the which his father vtterly refused for himselfe, and his;
and to this end, that he might be made King: the which his father utterly refused for himself, and his;
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though they are rare, who offend not herein euen in the sight of others. A thing much to be lamented, to see so many youths vnlike their good parents:
though they Are rare, who offend not herein even in the sighed of Others. A thing much to be lamented, to see so many youths unlike their good Parents:
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and yet this monster, borne out of time, regarding neither God, nor father, most impudently sought the kingdome against his will and liking, yea and against all right.
and yet this monster, born out of time, regarding neither God, nor father, most impudently sought the Kingdom against his will and liking, yea and against all right.
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Now it followeth, what his deuice and reason to them of Shechem, was to get it. One was this:
Now it follows, what his device and reason to them of Shechem, was to get it. One was this:
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that it was better he alone should be King then seuenty of his brethren. But it might haue been answered, that it was neither needfull, nor lawfull, that hee,
that it was better he alone should be King then seuenty of his brothers. But it might have been answered, that it was neither needful, nor lawful, that he,
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or they, should reigne ouer the people.
or they, should Reign over the people.
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His second deuice and shift was, not for the publike, for that hee was neere them and their flesh.
His second device and shift was, not for the public, for that he was near them and their Flesh.
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The third was, seeing he would (he told them) bee for their priuate benefit:
The third was, seeing he would (he told them) be for their private benefit:
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for that he pretended to them, that he being of their kindred, hee would chiefly seeke their peace, profit and preferment.
for that he pretended to them, that he being of their kindred, he would chiefly seek their peace, profit and preferment.
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All which was but cousonage, subtiltie, and flattery.
All which was but Cousinage, subtlety, and flattery.
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Here in that this wicked instrument, the sonne of a good man, rose vp to attempt,
Here in that this wicked Instrument, the son of a good man, rose up to attempt,
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and worke the mischiefe which his father abhorred, wee may see, what wicked posteritie come oft times of a godly seed,
and work the mischief which his father abhorred, we may see, what wicked posterity come oft times of a godly seed,
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and how vnlike the parents in goodnesse:
and how unlike the Parents in Goodness:
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whereas one would thinke, that they should rather labour to resemble, and to be like those their godly parents at the least.
whereas one would think, that they should rather labour to resemble, and to be like those their godly Parents At the least.
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The generation after Ioshuahs time, degenerated from that which was before it.
The generation After Ioshuahs time, degenerated from that which was before it.
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Ely, Samucl, and Dauid, most of the good Priests, Prophets, Kings, had wicked children, euen as is to be seene in all ages. The reason is;Ely, Samuel, and David, most of the good Priests, prophets, Kings, had wicked children, even as is to be seen in all ages. The reason is;
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first, the want of good education, when they are vntaught, and ill gouerned.
First, the want of good education, when they Are untaught, and ill governed.
ord, dt n1 pp-f j n1, c-crq pns32 vbr j, cc av-jn vvn.
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Secondly, as the best corne breedes chaffe, so the godly beget their children not as they are godly,
Secondly, as the best corn breeds chaff, so the godly beget their children not as they Are godly,
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but as they are men naturall and sinfull: neither is Gods grace tied absolutely to them, for their parents sake.
but as they Are men natural and sinful: neither is God's grace tied absolutely to them, for their Parents sake.
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Thirdly, pride, stubbornnesse, wilfulnesse, and seeking of libertie in youth;
Thirdly, pride, stubbornness, wilfulness, and seeking of liberty in youth;
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and among the rest, this is not the least, the multitude of bad example, I meane which are fit enough to poyson the best natures,
and among the rest, this is not the least, the multitude of bad Exampl, I mean which Are fit enough to poison the best nature's,
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though they haue both instruction, and outward gouernment.
though they have both instruction, and outward government.
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So that many leaud youths are trained vp at the great cost of their parents, who yet lose all,
So that many lewd youths Are trained up At the great cost of their Parents, who yet loose all,
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and their hope also, their children not walking in their steps.
and their hope also, their children not walking in their steps.
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Oh what multitudes are there of such in our age? In which (yet there is more done for making them good, (especially in some places) then hath been in former times,
O what Multitudes Are there of such in our age? In which (yet there is more done for making them good, (especially in Some places) then hath been in former times,
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but where none or weake meanes are vsed to make them better, it is not to be marueiled at.
but where none or weak means Are used to make them better, it is not to be marveled At.
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The woe to both, is not knowne cōmonly, til it be so felt, that it is past remedying.
The woe to both, is not known commonly, till it be so felt, that it is passed remedying.
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The beholding of the contrary, as it is rare, so it is goodly and beautifull.
The beholding of the contrary, as it is rare, so it is goodly and beautiful.
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But it is a great cause, why the death of childrē before they come to proofe, should be borne patiently, seeing it is not to be doubted,
But it is a great cause, why the death of children before they come to proof, should be born patiently, seeing it is not to be doubted,
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but that most of them are taken away at the best, and who knoweth to what woe they might be brought,
but that most of them Are taken away At the best, and who Knoweth to what woe they might be brought,
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if they should liue? It is to be lamented that the examples of good parēts being so few,
if they should live? It is to be lamented that the Examples of good Parents being so few,
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yet euen of these few, few (to speake of) preuaile with their children:
yet even of these few, few (to speak of) prevail with their children:
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from whence the common complaint of all sorts is, as theirs to Samuel. A good father:
from whence the Common complaint of all sorts is, as theirs to Samuel. A good father:
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but the child walkes not in his steps. For the infinite bad parternes of gouernours, are generally embraced:
but the child walks not in his steps. For the infinite bad parternes of Governors, Are generally embraced:
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none fearing to follow where they haue led the dance, no, though it bee to destruction,
none fearing to follow where they have led the dance, no, though it be to destruction,
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as if all the beasts of the forrest should each follow the tract of his fellow, to the den of the Lion,
as if all the beasts of the forest should each follow the tract of his fellow, to the den of the lion,
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because till they be within the den, and past recouery, there appeares in the footsteps no danger.
Because till they be within the den, and past recovery, there appears in the footsteps no danger.
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It is said of Iacobs ewes, that beholding the pilled roddes laid in their water-troughes, they conceiued particoloured lambes forthwith:
It is said of Iacobs ewes, that beholding the peeled rods laid in their water-troughes, they conceived particoloured Lambs forthwith:
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and so a man would thinke that so neere and domesticall examples, as good parents are to their children, (who are nourished by them, grow vp with them,
and so a man would think that so near and domestical Examples, as good Parents Are to their children, (who Are nourished by them, grow up with them,
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and are warmed by their heate, as Nathan speakes of the poore mans sheepe:
and Are warmed by their heat, as Nathan speaks of the poor men sheep:
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yea haue the benefit of the familiar instruction, and conuersation, of such as are of their owne disposition,
yea have the benefit of the familiar instruction, and Conversation, of such as Are of their own disposition,
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and nature:) a man would thinke, (I say) that such should take after them in grace,
and nature:) a man would think, (I say) that such should take After them in grace,
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as they doe resemble them in their visage, or naturall properties.
as they do resemble them in their visage, or natural properties.
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A man would thinke, that they should (as it were) through a mutuall feeling of the ioy which a good parent hath of a wise child,
A man would think, that they should (as it were) through a mutual feeling of the joy which a good parent hath of a wise child,
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and of the sorrow by the contrary: that they should also reioyce in following their goodnesse.
and of the sorrow by the contrary: that they should also rejoice in following their Goodness.
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Thus wee might thinke, and thus it should be, if God in his secret iudgement had not prepared some (euen of them also) to the euill day.
Thus we might think, and thus it should be, if God in his secret judgement had not prepared Some (even of them also) to the evil day.
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It is said of Elie his children: they hearkned not to their father, because God had determined to destroy them;
It is said of Ely his children: they hearkened not to their father, Because God had determined to destroy them;
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to wit, for the in expiable offence they had caused to the people by their polluting the holy things of God.
to wit, for the in expiable offence they had caused to the people by their polluting the holy things of God.
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And so also, it is pitifull to thinke that the other sort, the posteritie of bad parents, dare venture so confidently to goe where their ancestours haue gone;
And so also, it is pitiful to think that the other sort, the posterity of bad Parents, Dare venture so confidently to go where their Ancestors have gone;
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as it were taking sinne by tradition from them, yea filling vp the measure which they attained not to,
as it were taking sin by tradition from them, yea filling up the measure which they attained not to,
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as our Sauiour speaketh This in a manner, is generally seene:
as our Saviour speaks This in a manner, is generally seen:
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and where it is in a few otherwise, there another father, euen the Father of Christ hath reuealed it from heauen, flesh and blood hath not taught it.
and where it is in a few otherwise, there Another father, even the Father of christ hath revealed it from heaven, Flesh and blood hath not taught it.
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And this dregge of Poperie is naturall, without teaching:
And this dreg of Popery is natural, without teaching:
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to make it a strong piller of a mans religion to do• as the forefathers haue done.
to make it a strong pillar of a men Religion to do• as the Forefathers have done.
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In the story of the Church it is reported ▪ that a certaine Heathen Prince hauing receiued so much light of true religion, that hee was content to bee baptized:
In the story of the Church it is reported ▪ that a certain Heathen Prince having received so much Light of true Religion, that he was content to be baptised:
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yet when hee came to the water, stopped, and asked the Minister this question:
yet when he Come to the water, stopped, and asked the Minister this question:
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Whether haue more of my ancestors (being vnbaptized) gone to heauen, or hell? To hell, saith the Minister.
Whither have more of my Ancestors (being unbaptized) gone to heaven, or hell? To hell, Says the Minister.
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So will I then, said he, and refused Christianitie vrterly.
So will I then, said he, and refused Christianity vrterly.
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Yea doubtlesse, nature teacheth no better then this, euen rather to go to hell with the parents, then to heauen without them.
Yea doubtless, nature Teaches no better then this, even rather to go to hell with the Parents, then to heaven without them.
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Both these, I say, are lamentable:
Both these, I say, Are lamentable:
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as for the vse that both sorts are to make thereof, I shall not need to insist vpon it here, hauing oft vrged it in other places.
as for the use that both sorts Are to make thereof, I shall not need to insist upon it Here, having oft urged it in other places.
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Now of his shifts, which I will put together for breuitie sake, matter arising so plentifully.
Now of his shifts, which I will put together for brevity sake, matter arising so plentifully.
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And marke by what fraud he goeth about it, insinuating with them, that it he be not King ouer them,
And mark by what fraud he Goes about it, insinuating with them, that it he be not King over them,
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then his seuenty brethren must reigne together. But that he thought they would neuer allow, or consent to.
then his seuenty brothers must Reign together. But that he Thought they would never allow, or consent to.
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Secondly, where hee telles them, it were better be so, that he reigned;
Secondly, where he tells them, it were better be so, that he reigned;
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it was vntrue also, for that is best alwaies that God appoints, who did detest this.
it was untrue also, for that is best always that God appoints, who did detest this.
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Thirdly, in that he setteth out himselfe, as though hee should say, who is firter for your benefit then I? they ought to haue knowne, that in creating of Magistrates, the publike,
Thirdly, in that he sets out himself, as though he should say, who is firter for your benefit then I? they ought to have known, that in creating of Magistrates, the public,
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and not the priuate commoditie is to be respected. That which we haue tolearne hereby, is this:
and not the private commodity is to be respected. That which we have tolearne hereby, is this:
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that all shifts and subrile practises are ready at hand with them that intend mischiefe: and that which they goe about, is by lying, cogging, and falshood.
that all shifts and subrile practises Are ready At hand with them that intend mischief: and that which they go about, is by lying, cogging, and falsehood.
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The reason of both is, the heart of men is euill aboue measure, and is deepe,
The reason of both is, the heart of men is evil above measure, and is deep,
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and hath many abominations in it.
and hath many abominations in it.
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They deuise, and goe to worke without him, and we see likewise that thereafter they prosper.
They devise, and go to work without him, and we see likewise that thereafter they prosper.
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To these way bee added other, and some that professe the Gospell, who should be ashamed to be found so grossely to degenerate,
To these Way be added other, and Some that profess the Gospel, who should be ashamed to be found so grossly to degenerate,
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as to vse like practises to the other, though they be couered with some fairer shewes, who cast off God and say in their hearts, depart from vs, we desire not to haue acquaintance with thee.
as to use like practises to the other, though they be covered with Some Fairer shows, who cast off God and say in their hearts, depart from us, we desire not to have acquaintance with thee.
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These shal one day know and that to their cost, that they should haue been examples vnto other in good life,
These shall one day know and that to their cost, that they should have been Examples unto other in good life,
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as they did professe, without which they shall surely come to naught.
as they did profess, without which they shall surely come to nought.
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Besides the subtiltie of the hart, there is another cause of this, euen the craft of Satan, (who rules in his children) teaching them how to contriue,
Beside the subtlety of the heart, there is Another cause of this, even the craft of Satan, (who rules in his children) teaching them how to contrive,
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and warpe all subtile shifts, and policies, both to atchiue their euill purposes, and to defend them being brought to passe:
and warp all subtle shifts, and policies, both to achieve their evil Purposes, and to defend them being brought to pass:
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And some of his schollers finding this trade to follow their hand, as they desire, make it their chiefe worke, to inuent euill and mischiefe,
And Some of his Scholars finding this trade to follow their hand, as they desire, make it their chief work, to invent evil and mischief,
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and excuses to couer it withall: they are not where they would be, if they be otherwise occupied.
and excuses to cover it withal: they Are not where they would be, if they be otherwise occupied.
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Our mother Eue learned it from the beginning, of him the father of shifts and lies, (for they goe together) for her posteritie:
Our mother Eue learned it from the beginning, of him the father of shifts and lies, (for they go together) for her posterity:
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though some seeme to haue it entailed vnto them, aboue others.
though Some seem to have it entailed unto them, above Others.
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As, who almost, can be so suddenly come vpon, but he hath a shift in readinesse? and though all bee not a like plausible,
As, who almost, can be so suddenly come upon, but he hath a shift in readiness? and though all be not a like plausible,
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yet (as the prouerb is) a bad one is better then none at all.
yet (as the proverb is) a bad one is better then none At all.
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By this let none thinke that all policie is forbidden:
By this let none think that all policy is forbidden:
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for Nathan and Bathsheba had plotted a wise course, but that was to the great good of Church and Commonwealth,
for Nathan and Bathsheba had plotted a wise course, but that was to the great good of Church and Commonwealth,
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& that by honest meanes, against Adoniah, as appeares by 1. King. 1. and the substance of the deuice was true, holy,
& that by honest means, against Adoniah, as appears by 1. King. 1. and the substance of the device was true, holy,
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and to a religious end, for it tended to serue Gods prouidence.
and to a religious end, for it tended to serve God's providence.
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But their practise warranteth not Absolon, Adoniah, or any such as they, whose policie is wicked and cursed:
But their practice warrants not Absalom, Adoniah, or any such as they, whose policy is wicked and cursed:
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much lesse the hellish plots of Iesuites, and Papists, for the bringing to passe their designes, the setting vp,
much less the hellish plots of Iesuites, and Papists, for the bringing to pass their designs, the setting up,
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or tolleration of their idolatrous religion, though holinesse, and the Catholike cause be still pretended, and authoritie of their supreame Vicar.
or toleration of their idolatrous Religion, though holiness, and the Catholic cause be still pretended, and Authority of their supreme Vicar.
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The titles are goodly, but the boxes are full of cursed drugges and poyson, as lying, slander, calumnies, treason, murther, cōfusion:
The titles Are goodly, but the boxes Are full of cursed drug and poison, as lying, slander, calumnies, treason, murder, confusion:
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all badges of the prince of darkenesse, whose Vicar he is. Salt is good: but if it hath lost his sauour, it is good for nothing:
all badges of the Prince of darkness, whose Vicar he is. Salt is good: but if it hath lost his savour, it is good for nothing:
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Wit and spirit, present speech and policie are good, but if they bee poysoned with those ingredients, they lose their sauour, grace and beautie,
Wit and Spirit, present speech and policy Are good, but if they be poisoned with those ingredients, they loose their savour, grace and beauty,
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and are good for nothing, but to be vsed as proppes of the diuels kingdome.
and Are good for nothing, but to be used as props of the Devils Kingdom.
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Better were it for the cunningest craftes man in this trade, to be defeated in all his purposes,
Better were it for the cunningest crafts man in this trade, to be defeated in all his Purposes,
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and to be conuicted and take shame of them, then by such meanes to compasse them,
and to be convicted and take shame of them, then by such means to compass them,
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or being compassed, to bolster them. Neither is there any counsell against the Almightie:
or being compassed, to bolster them. Neither is there any counsel against the Almighty:
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his hand shall find them out at length, and countermine them, as (blessed be his name) hitherto hee hath done,
his hand shall find them out At length, and countermine them, as (blessed be his name) hitherto he hath done,
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euen the deepest and furthest fetches of them.
even the Deepest and furthest Fetches of them.
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Let all sorts learne by this, and namely the simple hearted, to thank God that he is no more acquainted with the depth of Satan, I meane either the depth of sinne,
Let all sorts Learn by this, and namely the simple hearted, to thank God that he is no more acquainted with the depth of Satan, I mean either the depth of sin,
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or the depth of subtile practises and shifts thereof:
or the depth of subtle practises and shifts thereof:
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and they who are more ready wittied, let them turne it from playing the aduocate to such a fruitlesse client,
and they who Are more ready wittied, let them turn it from playing the advocate to such a fruitless client,
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and submit it to the simplicitie of the word, to be guided thereby:
and submit it to the simplicity of the word, to be guided thereby:
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which (when all is done) will prooue the safest, when the other shall be as Adams figge-leaues.
which (when all is done) will prove the Safest, when the other shall be as Adams Fig leaves.
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Now behold here in these men who were of his mothers kindred, how soone they hearkened vnto this corrupt motion of that Abimelech, and so approued of his deuice and suite, that they durst propound it to the rest of their neighbours, which was too shamefull for themselues to open their eares vnto:
Now behold Here in these men who were of his mother's kindred, how soon they harkened unto this corrupt motion of that Abimelech, and so approved of his device and suit, that they durst propound it to the rest of their neighbours, which was too shameful for themselves to open their ears unto:
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Like vnto whom is that practise of those Courtiers of Dauid ▪ • the aduancing of Adoniah, among whom were also many of his brethren and kinsfolke.
Like unto whom is that practice of those Courtiers of David ▪ • the advancing of Adoniah, among whom were also many of his brothers and kinsfolk.
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By this we may see how kindred are blindfolded to beare one with another; breaking through shame, modestie, yea and honestie also;
By this we may see how kindred Are blindfolded to bear one with Another; breaking through shame, modesty, yea and honesty also;
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regarding no other thing but this, that they are their flesh, and they take part with them, be the matter that moues them neuer so bad.
regarding no other thing but this, that they Are their Flesh, and they take part with them, be the matter that moves them never so bad.
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For example, how are parents blinded in their children, and carried by them almost to any perswasion:
For Exampl, how Are Parents blinded in their children, and carried by them almost to any persuasion:
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and that without all Christian wisedom or regard? being sometime incensed by them against those that are good;
and that without all Christian Wisdom or regard? being sometime incensed by them against those that Are good;
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and yet not reprouing, but winking at their childrens faults, and giuing them their will so farre till themselues blush,
and yet not reproving, but winking At their Children's Faults, and giving them their will so Far till themselves blush,
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& smart for it, to see to what boldnes they grow thereby, nor taking it in any manner contentedly,
& smart for it, to see to what boldness they grow thereby, nor taking it in any manner contentedly,
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if their children though neuer so iustly be called to their answere for their doing, and corrected:
if their children though never so justly be called to their answer for their doing, and corrected:
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but reuenging it rather, and that with spitefulnes.
but revenging it rather, and that with spitefulness.
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Euen so, what disorders are faine to be suffered in townes, while euery one (forgetting the Apostles speech, that it is an higher degree to back a sinner,
Eve so, what disorders Are feign to be suffered in Towns, while every one (forgetting the Apostles speech, that it is an higher degree to back a sinner,
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then to commit sinne) holds with his owne kindred, so that none must stirre against them,
then to commit sin) holds with his own kindred, so that none must stir against them,
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but the towne is diuided into factions, and parts taking for their cause, (and so it is also betwixt carnall friends) where as kindred (being neerer to a man then other good acquaintance,
but the town is divided into factions, and parts taking for their cause, (and so it is also betwixt carnal Friends) where as kindred (being nearer to a man then other good acquaintance,
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or companie) ought to bee the first that should bridle, controle, and helpe to hold vnder their kinsfolke from ill rule and disorder:
or company) ought to be the First that should bridle, control, and help to hold under their kinsfolk from ill Rule and disorder:
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and as for friendship, men should reach it out, and shew it, but according to conscience, not daring to abuse the bond of nature, to brotherhood in euill.
and as for friendship, men should reach it out, and show it, but according to conscience, not daring to abuse the bound of nature, to brotherhood in evil.
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The which produceth dangerous effects both to the partie wronged, the parties defended, and also the parties themselues who countenance them:
The which Produceth dangerous effects both to the party wronged, the parties defended, and also the parties themselves who countenance them:
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as here, both the whole common-wealth, Abimelech, and the Shechemites smarted all by this confederacie.
as Here, both the Whole commonwealth, Abimelech, and the Shechemites smarted all by this confederacy.
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And the greater, and the more authoritie such friends, kindred or parents be of, the more this doctrine toucheth them:
And the greater, and the more Authority such Friends, kindred or Parents be of, the more this Doctrine touches them:
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For as a common townesman may doe in a towne, so a great person may doe in a shire, a Prince in a kingdome:
For as a Common townsman may do in a town, so a great person may do in a shire, a Prince in a Kingdom:
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euen set all in a combustion for a few malefactors sake, as the Beniamites, chap. 20. did for the defence of those Sodomites of Gibeah.
even Set all in a combustion for a few malefactors sake, as the Benjaminites, chap. 20. did for the defence of those Sodomites of Gibeah.
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Let these therefore learne of the common speech, [ Vsque ad ar as ] that is,
Let these Therefore Learn of the Common speech, [ Vsque ad Are as ] that is,
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as farre as in conscience I may, I will doe the part of a friend vnto you, and of a parent:
as Far as in conscience I may, I will do the part of a friend unto you, and of a parent:
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but if ye draw me beyond that, I leaue you: neither will I (to pleasure you) make God my enemie. Depart from me:
but if you draw me beyond that, I leave you: neither will I (to pleasure you) make God my enemy. Depart from me:
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yee shall finde no aide at my hands, yee adulterers, riotous, ill companions and workers of iniquitie.
ye shall find no aid At my hands, ye Adulterers, riotous, ill Sodales and workers of iniquity.
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And let all sorts take their lesson, if not from the holy Ghost, yet from an heathen, who saw cause of prescribing this rule, That especially this must be lookt to,
And let all sorts take their Lesson, if not from the holy Ghost, yet from an heathen, who saw cause of prescribing this Rule, That especially this must be looked to,
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lest a man commit any thing iniurious, or vnlawfull for his friends sake:
lest a man commit any thing injurious, or unlawful for his Friends sake:
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as he that professed he would burne downe the Tower of Rome, if his great patrone willed him so to doe.
as he that professed he would burn down the Tower of Rome, if his great patron willed him so to do.
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Such amitie fitteth Robbers and Traytors, better then Christians.
Such amity fits Robbers and Traitors, better then Christians.
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Who should duly weigh, whether the matter bee such as will stand with their profession, credit, and equitie:
Who should duly weigh, whither the matter be such as will stand with their profession, credit, and equity:
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otherwise to betray them is faithfulnes, and to punish thē, and (as the law was) to cast the first stone at them, is good seueritie, rather then to betray good order, the towne,
otherwise to betray them is faithfulness, and to Punish them, and (as the law was) to cast the First stone At them, is good severity, rather then to betray good order, the town,
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or Common-wealth, by their ambition, or iniustice.
or Commonwealth, by their ambition, or injustice.
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Men will admit of this in generall, and say, God forbid else, but when it comes to the push, they shew they haue the same disease which the other haue; (as these Shechemites had the same sore which Abimelech had) and so are loth to smart for them,
Men will admit of this in general, and say, God forbid Else, but when it comes to the push, they show they have the same disease which the other have; (as these Shechemites had the same soar which Abimelech had) and so Are loath to smart for them,
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but rather smother their owne sinnes, in other mens.
but rather smother their own Sins, in other men's.
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But of this I say the lesse, because the two next points aime at the like end,
But of this I say the less, Because the two next points aim At the like end,
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and may serue as an inlargement hereof.
and may serve as an enlargement hereof.
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But (to passe from these) wee may see here as great a fault in the men of Shechem;
But (to pass from these) we may see Here as great a fault in the men of Shechem;
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as we haue seene in the kindred of Abimelech. They who should haue trembled at the hearing of such a matter propounded, being so monstrous, and horrible;
as we have seen in the kindred of Abimelech. They who should have trembled At the hearing of such a matter propounded, being so monstrous, and horrible;
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and should haue carried it to them that were in authoritie: behold how they applaud and like of it;
and should have carried it to them that were in Authority: behold how they applaud and like of it;
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yea and procured money also to the furthering of it:
yea and procured money also to the furthering of it:
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which, all wise men see, was done of them in great lightnes, and rashnes at the least:
which, all wise men see, was done of them in great lightness, and rashness At the least:
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yea, that was one of the smallest euils in their hearkening to them.
yea, that was one of the Smallest evils in their Harkening to them.
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And by this note the ficklenes of the multitude, how easily it is to bee carried euery way as with a blast, neuer weighing or considering what sound reason leadeth them to in their doings, much lesse aduising with the word of God.
And by this note the fickleness of the multitude, how Easily it is to be carried every Way as with a blast, never weighing or considering what found reason leads them to in their doings, much less advising with the word of God.
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A cleere and notable example of this ficklenes and lightnes, wee haue in the Gospell, of them that one day honoured Christ,
A clear and notable Exampl of this fickleness and lightness, we have in the Gospel, of them that one day honoured christ,
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and set him vp, crying Hosanna, before him, and bowing to him as a King:
and Set him up, crying Hosanna, before him, and bowing to him as a King:
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but a few daies after, when the Iewes and Pharisies rose vp against him, they cried in another manner, Crucifie him, crucifie him.
but a few days After, when the Iewes and Pharisees rose up against him, they cried in Another manner, Crucify him, crucify him.
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So that wee see how such are not to be rested in, who though they hold with religion,
So that we see how such Are not to be rested in, who though they hold with Religion,
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as other doe, and good order in words, yet except they be seasoned with sound and sauing knowledge,
as other doe, and good order in words, yet except they be seasoned with found and Saving knowledge,
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But such as giue themselues to sobrietie & staiednes, are highly to be esteemed, & so vsed with all good discretion; But such as give themselves to sobriety & staiednes, Are highly to be esteemed, & so used with all good discretion;
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considering how soone flesh may be puffed vp, and ill counselled, yea & they are to be incouraged to such staiednes and constancie, in a Christian and well ordered course:
considering how soon Flesh may be puffed up, and ill counseled, yea & they Are to be encouraged to such staiednes and constancy, in a Christian and well ordered course:
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which they that are fickle, not regarding, but holding on in their inconstancie, they may reade their destinie, that as miserable as they are alreadie, they shall daily waxe worse and worse, till they dye as they haue liued.
which they that Are fickle, not regarding, but holding on in their inconstancy, they may read their destiny, that as miserable as they Are already, they shall daily wax Worse and Worse, till they die as they have lived.
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But this offereth it selfe often: therefore I spare any further discourse of it: Here I will stay for this time.
But this Offereth it self often: Therefore I spare any further discourse of it: Here I will stay for this time.
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THE FIFTIE SIXE SERMON ON THE NINTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE FIFTIE SIXE SERMON ON THE NINTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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NOw to proceed, wee haue seene how these wofull men of Shechem, who bewraying by the forementioned act of leaning to a bad request, the exceeding wickednes that was in them, haue yet branded themselues with another note of infamie like the former, which doth much aggrauate their sinne; namely this:
NOw to proceed, we have seen how these woeful men of Shechem, who bewraying by the forementioned act of leaning to a bad request, the exceeding wickedness that was in them, have yet branded themselves with Another note of infamy like the former, which does much aggravate their sin; namely this:
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that liuing in the fellowship of honest citizens, who should haue punished euill doers, and haue chaced them away with their very countenance,
that living in the fellowship of honest Citizens, who should have punished evil doers, and have chased them away with their very countenance,
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yet behold, there were no worse to be found there then themselues.
yet behold, there were no Worse to be found there then themselves.
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They who should haue made the worst afraid of their iniquitie, by their executing of law and iustice vp •• the committers;
They who should have made the worst afraid of their iniquity, by their executing of law and Justice up •• the committers;
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euen they put the common citizens, and better men then they were, in danger of their liues by their wicked dealing;
even they put the Common Citizens, and better men then they were, in danger of their lives by their wicked dealing;
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and did indeede cause them both to lose their liues, by bringing in an vsurper and tyrant, to spoile and make hauocke of them.
and did indeed cause them both to loose their lives, by bringing in an usurper and tyrant, to spoil and make havoc of them.
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We know next to the Prince in a land, are the Peeres and Nobles thereof:
We know next to the Prince in a land, Are the Peers and Nobles thereof:
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these it most concerneth to assist the supreme gouernour in the execution of iustice and gouernment.
these it most concerns to assist the supreme governor in the execution of Justice and government.
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And yet we see, by comparing this with the Chronicles of diuers lands, that these often haue been the forwardest in defending the worst causes, in attempting against the State,
And yet we see, by comparing this with the Chronicles of diverse Lands, that these often have been the forwardest in defending the worst Causes, in attempting against the State,
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yea and (in the vacancy of the throne and kingdome) to further and helpe forward vsurpers in their vnlawfull claime, against the vndoubted heires.
yea and (in the vacancy of the throne and Kingdom) to further and help forward usurper's in their unlawful claim, against the undoubted Heirs.
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Whereby we learne, that there are no worse then some of them who liue in ciuill societie with others;
Whereby we Learn, that there Are no Worse then Some of them who live in civil society with Others;
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who also are trusted with the peace and safetie of towne and citie, and yet by the iust iudgement of God, pursuing them, break out and bewray themselues sometime to be notorious offenders,
who also Are trusted with the peace and safety of town and City, and yet by the just judgement of God, pursuing them, break out and bewray themselves sometime to be notorious offenders,
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and are brought forth oft times by their due deserts, to shamefull execution with other euill doers;
and Are brought forth oft times by their due deserts, to shameful execution with other evil doers;
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Euen as we reade of one who liued in the tents with other, when Israel abode in the desert,
Even as we read of one who lived in the tents with other, when Israel Abided in the desert,
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after they came out of Egypt, yet being a blasphemer, was takē out of the hoast of Israel,
After they Come out of Egypt, yet being a blasphemer, was taken out of the host of Israel,
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and stoned to death, like the worst malefactors:
and stoned to death, like the worst malefactors:
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and so some (to come to our time) with Ananias are found, though they bee citizens and headborowes, to be forgers, sacrilegious, &c. Others, of the same condition with Achan, prooue arrant theeues,
and so Some (to come to our time) with Ananias Are found, though they be Citizens and Headborowes, to be forgers, sacrilegious, etc. Others, of the same condition with achan, prove arrant thieves,
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and as he was, are put to open shame and reproch, as well as rogues and masterlesse hang-bies,
and as he was, Are put to open shame and reproach, as well as rogues and masterless hangbies,
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and some are found with Zimry to be whoremongers, yea worse then the incestuous, and no better thē Sodomites,
and Some Are found with Zimri to be whoremongers, yea Worse then the incestuous, and no better them Sodomites,
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and do publikely receiue their punishment due thereto.
and do publicly receive their punishment due thereto.
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As also all the spies, being yet choice men among the Tribes, yea of the chiefer sort of them,
As also all the spies, being yet choice men among the Tribes, yea of the chiefer sort of them,
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yet perished for their collusion and dissimulation, except Caleb and Ioshua. These are not light and small matters that such as are substantiall,
yet perished for their collusion and dissimulation, except Caleb and Ioshua. These Are not Light and small matters that such as Are substantial,
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and of good reputation among their neighbours, should bee brought forth thus to be set on the stage to be gazed on with the worst, who might and ought with the best, to haue been pursuers and punishers of other euill doers:
and of good reputation among their neighbours, should be brought forth thus to be Set on the stage to be gazed on with the worst, who might and ought with the best, to have been pursuers and punishers of other evil doers:
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and their infamy shall neuer be put out with God (beside the shame that befalleth them here before men,) without vnfained repentance, which is no common thing,
and their infamy shall never be put out with God (beside the shame that befalls them Here before men,) without unfeigned Repentance, which is no Common thing,
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as the world (yet) accounteth it.
as the world (yet) accounteth it.
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And to passe from these, there are othersome so vile, irreligious, and monstrous in another maner,
And to pass from these, there Are Othersome so vile, irreligious, and monstrous in Another manner,
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yea and euen of them who yet beare it out among men, as if they were to be allowed and iustified, their sinnes being not punishable by the law of the land,
yea and even of them who yet bear it out among men, as if they were to be allowed and justified, their Sins being not punishable by the law of the land,
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nor to be taxed by the Magistrate, so that the Lord doth execution vpon them himselfe, causing their prophanenesse, atheisme,
nor to be taxed by the Magistrate, so that the Lord does execution upon them himself, causing their profaneness, atheism,
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and miserlike worldlinesse to rise vp against them, and driue them to hang themselues with their owne halter,
and miserlike worldliness to rise up against them, and driven them to hang themselves with their own halter,
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as did Ahitophel the great counseller, and Iudas the Apostle, when he became a traitor.
as did Ahithophel the great Counsellor, and Iudas the Apostle, when he became a traitor.
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These whom I haue now mentioned, and many other of bad note, being found among the ciuiller sort in cities and townes euery where, who yet should helpe to suppresse vagarant and vnruly persons;
These whom I have now mentioned, and many other of bad note, being found among the Civilier sort in cities and Towns every where, who yet should help to suppress vagrant and unruly Persons;
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Oh, what are good, faithfull, and friendly neighbours worth, and how highly to be accounted of? such I meane,
O, what Are good, faithful, and friendly neighbours worth, and how highly to be accounted of? such I mean,
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as among whom one may dwell peaceable, and without feare, and in whose faithfulnesse a man may rest? And as such may much reioyce,
as among whom one may dwell peaceable, and without Fear, and in whose faithfulness a man may rest? And as such may much rejoice,
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though their infirmities hold them vnder, so yet they who flourish and lift vp their heads on high,
though their infirmities hold them under, so yet they who flourish and lift up their Heads on high,
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and count themselues the onely happie people, because they are more righteous, as they call it) that is to say, counted honest,
and count themselves the only happy people, Because they Are more righteous, as they call it) that is to say, counted honest,
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and ciuill dealers, and such as cannot be blemished with any open blot and staine of infamie for oppression, falshood, vncleannesse,
and civil dealers, and such as cannot be blemished with any open blot and stain of infamy for oppression, falsehood, uncleanness,
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and yet void of religion, euen these also (so many of them as will shew themselues wise indeed;
and yet void of Religion, even these also (so many of them as will show themselves wise indeed;
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let them (I say) know they are in little better case thē the other in Gods account, seeing they hate to be reformed.
let them (I say) know they Are in little better case them the other in God's account, seeing they hate to be reformed.
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And for all their vaunting themselues, and the high conceit that they haue of their good estate toward God,
And for all their vaunting themselves, and the high conceit that they have of their good estate towards God,
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as if they were the only religious persons, yet while they submit not their neck to the Lords yoke of obedience,
as if they were the only religious Persons, yet while they submit not their neck to the lords yoke of Obedience,
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but abhorre and scorne such as they thinke go beyond them in sincere piety, who make conscience of stricter matters, (as the world count them) as idle speech, pride of life, foolish resting, filthy pleasures, railing, slandering, lying, deceiuing, &c. euen they, most certainely haue God their aduersary,
but abhor and scorn such as they think go beyond them in sincere piety, who make conscience of Stricter matters, (as the world count them) as idle speech, pride of life, foolish resting, filthy pleasures, railing, slandering, lying, deceiving, etc. even they, most Certainly have God their adversary,
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and because they repent not, they shall likewise perish.
and Because they Repent not, they shall likewise perish.
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Doubtlesse it were (I deny not) to be wished, that there were no worse in townes,
Doubtless it were (I deny not) to be wished, that there were no Worse in Towns,
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then these of the ciuiller sort, and it were greatly for the benefit of the commonwealth, that grosse villanies were rooted out among them,
then these of the Civilier sort, and it were greatly for the benefit of the commonwealth, that gross villainies were rooted out among them,
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& common vertues practised, as the outward worshipping of God, and peace with men.
& Common Virtues practised, as the outward worshipping of God, and peace with men.
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But yet these, (as the Scripture testifieth) are farre from happinesse, as before hath been noted:
But yet these, (as the Scripture Testifieth) Are Far from happiness, as before hath been noted:
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the which I say, partly lest these men should deceiue themselues and others, with an erroneous conceit of that good which is not in them, (while they search not their hearts,
the which I say, partly lest these men should deceive themselves and Others, with an erroneous conceit of that good which is not in them, (while they search not their hearts,
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and purge out the filth that is there, and yet glorie of repentance:
and purge out the filth that is there, and yet glory of Repentance:
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and partly, that Gods people may see cause of endeuouring after a further measure of grace and true holinesse;
and partly, that God's people may see cause of endeavouring After a further measure of grace and true holiness;
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rather then to faint therein, and breake off their good beginnings.
rather then to faint therein, and break off their good beginnings.
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And the Lord doth oft times therefore plucke out such whole and ciuell men, (as they loue to bee counted) by the eares from their fellowes,
And the Lord does oft times Therefore pluck out such Whole and civil men, (as they love to be counted) by the ears from their Fellows,
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and for the example of many other, he suffereth them to disguise themselues grossely by falling into the sinnes for which they haue scorned and disclaimed others,
and for the Exampl of many other, he suffers them to disguise themselves grossly by falling into the Sins for which they have scorned and disclaimed Others,
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as adultery ▪ and boasted themselues to be free from them. This (I say) God is faine to doe to them:
as adultery ▪ and boasted themselves to be free from them. This (I say) God is feign to do to them:
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and then they crie out of their hollownesse, ignorance, vnbeliefe and euill heart, (being so conuicted,) which hath laid them in the dirt.
and then they cry out of their hollowness, ignorance, unbelief and evil heart, (being so convicted,) which hath laid them in the dirt.
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These before were no sinnes with them, neither would they be brought once to thinke so;
These before were no Sins with them, neither would they be brought once to think so;
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whereas yet now that they haue committed the grosser, they accuse themselues of smaller also.
whereas yet now that they have committed the grosser, they accuse themselves of smaller also.
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Therefore they are happy, who lay the foundation of their peace, credit, safety, and true welfare toward God, who lay it (I say) deeper,
Therefore they Are happy, who lay the Foundation of their peace, credit, safety, and true welfare towards God, who lay it (I say) Deeper,
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then that storme or tempest, wind or weather may cast it downe:
then that storm or tempest, wind or weather may cast it down:
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neuer ceasing ▪ till they haue by faith purged out the strength and poyson of those corrupt and bitter rootes of the euill heart,
never ceasing ▪ till they have by faith purged out the strength and poison of those corrupt and bitter roots of the evil heart,
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and by the same faith haue obtained and found mercy with God, that they may feare him,
and by the same faith have obtained and found mercy with God, that they may Fear him,
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and for a good conscience sake, goe vnder (if it must needs bee so) discredit with bad men, rather then for credits sake to smother conscience, which building soone decaieth with the sandie ground-worke thereof.
and for a good conscience sake, go under (if it must needs be so) discredit with bad men, rather then for credits sake to smother conscience, which building soon decayeth with the sandy groundwork thereof.
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But now to returne to the Shechemites againe, I haue not yet noted nor set downe the particular sinne, which they added to the rest, that is to say, that they help forward this cursed impe Abimelech to vsurpe the kingdome, by giuing him such a peece of money out of their common treasurie, which was the house of their Idol Baal-berith (of whom we spak before cha. 8. end) with the which he was able to hire a band and company of leaud fellowes to guard and runne before,
But now to return to the Shechemites again, I have not yet noted nor Set down the particular sin, which they added to the rest, that is to say, that they help forward this cursed imp Abimelech to usurp the Kingdom, by giving him such a piece of money out of their Common treasury, which was the house of their Idol Baal-berith (of whom we spoke before cham. 8. end) with the which he was able to hire a band and company of lewd Fellows to guard and run before,
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and follow him, as Absolon did the like, when he tooke in hand such a like worke.
and follow him, as Absalom did the like, when he took in hand such a like work.
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Whereby we may see to what vses many put their goods, and how commendably they imploy them, which they are put in trust with.
Whereby we may see to what uses many put their goods, and how commendably they employ them, which they Are put in trust with.
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As for feeding the hungry with them, or cloathing the naked, or pitying the oppressed, it is too base a matter for them to looke after,
As for feeding the hungry with them, or clothing the naked, or pitying the oppressed, it is too base a matter for them to look After,
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though they shall know one day, and that to their cost, that they haue the poore among them, to this end, that they may doe good to them.
though they shall know one day, and that to their cost, that they have the poor among them, to this end, that they may do good to them.
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But the thought of such things is as far from them as the East is from the West:
But the Thought of such things is as Far from them as the East is from the West:
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yea it is death to them to part with the very shreds to good vses:
yea it is death to them to part with the very shreds to good uses:
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but they empty their purse to the bottome to bestow vpon their lusts, in roytous life, in drinking, whoring,
but they empty their purse to the bottom to bestow upon their Lustiest, in roytous life, in drinking, whoring,
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and other excesse, till they bee brought to a morsell of bread: or else they be of another disposition, namely, to gather and increase their substance endlesly,
and other excess, till they be brought to a morsel of bred: or Else they be of Another disposition, namely, to gather and increase their substance endlessly,
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neither they themselues, nor any wise man can tell why:
neither they themselves, nor any wise man can tell why:
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for if they haue posteritie to leaue it to, (which yet many want) they should leaue them but that which remaineth after they haue done, in their time and place, many good deeds to diuers ciuill and religious necessary vses:
for if they have posterity to leave it to, (which yet many want) they should leave them but that which remains After they have done, in their time and place, many good Deeds to diverse civil and religious necessary uses:
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and otherwise accursed are they in that which they haue, which for the most part doth no other good then the pleasing of the eie of the owner,
and otherwise accursed Are they in that which they have, which for the most part does not other good then the pleasing of the eye of the owner,
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while they know many smart and are in penury, (that I say) nothing of their wicked increasing of great part of it by oppression, and defrauding of men;
while they know many smart and Are in penury, (that I say) nothing of their wicked increasing of great part of it by oppression, and defrauding of men;
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whereof we haue too many wofull examples among vs from time to time.
whereof we have too many woeful Examples among us from time to time.
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The Lord, therefore, hath giuen them no heart to doe good with it, which if they had, they should consider also, that there is somewhat else to bestow cost vpon,
The Lord, Therefore, hath given them no heart to do good with it, which if they had, they should Consider also, that there is somewhat Else to bestow cost upon,
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as well as vpon themselues, but especially vpon their lusts:
as well as upon themselves, but especially upon their Lustiest:
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I meane, the worship of God, procuring a good Minister, relieuing the distressed, of all kinds, as their abilitie will reach.
I mean, the worship of God, procuring a good Minister, relieving the distressed, of all Kinds, as their ability will reach.
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But they shew that God and his word are of meaner account with them then their lothsome lusts.
But they show that God and his word Are of meaner account with them then their loathsome Lustiest.
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Touching this abuse of mens wealth and outward blessings, sundry kinds of doctrine haue occasioned vs to speake before,
Touching this abuse of men's wealth and outward blessings, sundry Kinds of Doctrine have occasioned us to speak before,
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neither shall it bee needfull to make any set discourse vpon it in this place. Onely I will adde a word or two touching this.
neither shall it be needful to make any Set discourse upon it in this place. Only I will add a word or two touching this.
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That they tooke these peeces out of the treasury of Baal-berith. That they took these Pieces out of the treasury of Baal-berith.
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Whether they tooke it out of their treasure, appointed to idolatrous vses (for it is probable they had such a treasurie, in imitation of the treasurie of the house of God) or whether their common treasure, was in some place of that Temple, there laid vp as in a safe repositorie,
Whither they took it out of their treasure, appointed to idolatrous uses (for it is probable they had such a treasury, in imitation of the treasury of the house of God) or whither their Common treasure, was in Some place of that Temple, there laid up as in a safe repository,
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and free from the violence or sacriledge of robbers, (of which vse of temples, especially in times of war and danger of pillage, we reade in Prophane and Ecclesiastical writers euery where) of this, I say, I will not affirme, neither can I.
and free from the violence or sacrilege of robbers, (of which use of Temples, especially in times of war and danger of pillage, we read in Profane and Ecclesiastical writers every where) of this, I say, I will not affirm, neither can I.
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Only I encline to the former opinion:
Only I incline to the former opinion:
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and do think that they robbed their Temple, to supply the want of Abimelech (and sacriledge may wel stand with treason and tyranny, which spare neither things holy nor prophane.) But vpon coniectures I will collect nothing.
and do think that they robbed their Temple, to supply the want of Abimelech (and sacrilege may well stand with treason and tyranny, which spare neither things holy nor profane.) But upon Conjectures I will collect nothing.
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Whether soeuer they did, sure it is, that they thought their Idoll a sufficient treasurer and keeper of this siluer, (or else they would not haue made his Temple the treasurie) and durst trust him with the preciousest things they had:
Whither soever they did, sure it is, that they Thought their Idol a sufficient treasurer and keeper of this silver, (or Else they would not have made his Temple the treasury) and durst trust him with the preciousest things they had:
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who yet had neither eies to see it, or hands and power to defend it from robbers.
who yet had neither eyes to see it, or hands and power to defend it from robbers.
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This is no wonder (may some man say) that they durst trust him with their money, who durst venture their liues and soules vpon his protection,
This is no wonder (may Some man say) that they durst trust him with their money, who durst venture their lives and Souls upon his protection,
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as they in the daies of Eliah. 1. King. 18. did. I answer:
as they in the days of Elijah. 1. King. 18. did. I answer:
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It were the lesse wonder indeed, if wee saw not Christians, worshippers of God (who professe themselues to ieopard their saluation vpon his promise) to be yet farre behind these Idolaters in this thing. It were the less wonder indeed, if we saw not Christians, worshippers of God (who profess themselves to jeopard their salvation upon his promise) to be yet Far behind these Idolaters in this thing.
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For they will not venture nor cast their goods vpon his safegard, nor thinke the Lord a meet and trustie keeper of their wealth;
For they will not venture nor cast their goods upon his safeguard, nor think the Lord a meet and trusty keeper of their wealth;
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they will put no more in his hands then they are willing to lose. To such we may say:
they will put no more in his hands then they Are willing to loose. To such we may say:
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Is he not much beholding to you the whilest? He hath giuen you liuing Temples, not of stone temples, not of Baal, but of his owne making,
Is he not much beholding to you the whilst? He hath given you living Temples, not of stone Temples, not of Baal, but of his own making,
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euen the poore members of the Lord Iesus; Into these he commandeth you to cast, not your superfluities, but some of your substance:
even the poor members of the Lord Iesus; Into these he commands you to cast, not your superfluities, but Some of your substance:
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hee promiseth to be the ouerseer and steward of this treasurie, he will reckon and returne againe such beneuolence of yours, double and trebble vnto you,
he promises to be the overseer and steward of this treasury, he will reckon and return again such benevolence of yours, double and treble unto you,
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yea tenfold, (which is vse and gaine enough) nay, an hundreth fold, rewarding it with euerlasting habitations:
yea tenfold, (which is use and gain enough) nay, an Hundredth fold, rewarding it with everlasting habitations:
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For why? he hath vndertaken, and is become the Surety (as I haue said) to repay all such loane againe abundantly.
For why? he hath undertaken, and is become the Surety (as I have said) to repay all such loan again abundantly.
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But wee thinke these to bee but words:
But we think these to be but words:
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and keepe the principall fast, let the interest goe where it will for vs. As for these Temples, we count them Sepulchres, deuouring al, asking giue, giue, but neuer returning ought againe:
and keep the principal fast, let the Interest go where it will for us As for these Temples, we count them Sepulchres, devouring all, asking give, give, but never returning ought again:
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and as they in Ecclesiastes, who thinke all lost and cast vpon the waters, that is well bestowed.
and as they in Ecclesiastes, who think all lost and cast upon the waters, that is well bestowed.
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But these Idolaters and their confederates in Baal-berith, shall stand foorth, and witnesse against such, to their shame.
But these Idolaters and their confederates in Baal-berith, shall stand forth, and witness against such, to their shame.
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Again, when they had thus helped him forward, we may see what maner of persons he hired & prouided to bring his wicked purpose to passe, to wit, such as were empty, light-headed,
Again, when they had thus helped him forward, we may see what manner of Persons he hired & provided to bring his wicked purpose to pass, to wit, such as were empty, lightheaded,
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and naught worth, and which were lewd and loose, and were carried headlong to that which they did, and not by sound reason.
and nought worth, and which were lewd and lose, and were carried headlong to that which they did, and not by found reason.
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Whereby we haue a description of such graceles and wicked hangbies, what they are, and wherefore they serue;
Whereby we have a description of such graceless and wicked hangbies, what they Are, and Wherefore they serve;
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which shall be to good purpose to note, as for other causes, so for this one;
which shall be to good purpose to note, as for other Causes, so for this one;
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to wit, that we may see what iustice should be done and executed on such:
to wit, that we may see what Justice should be done and executed on such:
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who liuing idly for the most part, further then they needs must must worke, should be laid for as of late yeeres they were by that Honourable Counseller of worthie memorie, and kept from ranging about.
who living idly for the most part, further then they needs must must work, should be laid for as of late Years they were by that Honourable Counsellor of worthy memory, and kept from ranging about.
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But seeing they are seldome punished, the best vse we can make of them, is to beware of them.
But seeing they Are seldom punished, the best use we can make of them, is to beware of them.
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First they are, if we will know them, such as haue spent all, and liued idlelie, without practising any profitable trade or calling:
First they Are, if we will know them, such as have spent all, and lived idly, without practising any profitable trade or calling:
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and how haue they spent it? full leaudly and badly, in gaming, whoring, gusling, caualering, fray-making, &c. and yet hanging in mens debts.
and how have they spent it? full lewdly and badly, in gaming, whoring, gusling, caualering, fray-making, etc. and yet hanging in men's debts.
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Secondly, they are male-contents both with their owne penury and the welfare of others, yea with the State it selfe (often) of the Common-wealth, wherein they liue.
Secondly, they Are malcontents both with their own penury and the welfare of Others, yea with the State it self (often) of the Commonwealth, wherein they live.
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Thirdly, they are such as are not to be ruled by reason, much lesse by religion.
Thirdly, they Are such as Are not to be ruled by reason, much less by Religion.
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But their disposition is, to run on head to bee set on gadding, rouing, &c. And wherefore stay or waite they? but euen for such troublesome times as these here were? and for some tumult and insurrection, that they may fish in troubled waters, desiring a change of the present condition of these peaceable times,
But their disposition is, to run on head to be Set on gadding, roving, etc. And Wherefore stay or wait they? but even for such troublesome times as these Here were? and for Some tumult and insurrection, that they may Fish in troubled waters, desiring a change of the present condition of these peaceable times,
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as a fit occasion to practise and set a work this their diuellish disposition, which in peace and gouernment, is,
as a fit occasion to practise and Set a work this their devilish disposition, which in peace and government, is,
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as it were emprisoned in them:
as it were imprisoned in them:
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some by ioyning themselues with vaine and loose persons like themselues, and wandring to and fro,
Some by joining themselves with vain and lose Persons like themselves, and wandering to and from,
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if there be no imployment for them at home, into forren countries, not through a desire of getting knowledge or experience, much to trafficke for their maintenance,
if there be no employment for them At home, into foreign countries, not through a desire of getting knowledge or experience, much to traffic for their maintenance,
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but to trie their fortunes (as they prophanely speake) being wearie of their owne countrey, wherein they are defamed for their leaudnesse, prodigalitie,
but to try their fortune's (as they profanely speak) being weary of their own country, wherein they Are defamed for their leaudnesse, prodigality,
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and needlesse debts, or other dishonesty:
and needless debts, or other dishonesty:
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others being readily hired, to sort themselues with such as will rifle mens houses, and companions in helping to make a head,
Others being readily hired, to sort themselves with such as will rifle men's houses, and Sodales in helping to make a head,
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and if none of these hit, (as they say) nor come to passe; then fall they to robbing by the high waies.
and if none of these hit, (as they say) nor come to pass; then fallen they to robbing by the high ways.
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And such dangerous and diseased members haue there alwaies been, and are in al Common-wealths.
And such dangerous and diseased members have there always been, and Are in all Commonwealths.
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In the booke of the Acts, in two or three Chapters, the Iewes got such hang bies to make stirres and tumults in cities,
In the book of the Acts, in two or three Chapters, the Iewes god such hang bies to make stirs and tumults in cities,
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and then charged Paul to be the author of them; when he yet was in danger of his life by them;
and then charged Paul to be the author of them; when he yet was in danger of his life by them;
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and all to make him seeme seditious, and a raiser of trouble where he came.
and all to make him seem seditious, and a raiser of trouble where he Come.
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Euen so such there are at this day, idle companions, who cannot choose, but like Vultures and Cormorants, pray vpon other mens goods:
Eve so such there Are At this day, idle Sodales, who cannot choose, but like Vultures and Cormorants, pray upon other men's goods:
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who might easily haue been staied from these courses while they were young, if they had not been suffered to haue their owne will so farre, til this trade (as miserable as it is,
who might Easily have been stayed from these courses while they were young, if they had not been suffered to have their own will so Far, till this trade (as miserable as it is,
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yet because it is ioyned with ease) waxed sweete vnto them.
yet Because it is joined with ease) waxed sweet unto them.
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And againe, if they had not been saued and kept from prison and correction, when they had so iustly deserued it:
And again, if they had not been saved and kept from prison and correction, when they had so justly deserved it:
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which correction if the ciuill Magistrate, or the Head-borrowes of townes wherein they lurked, had neglected;
which correction if the civil Magistrate, or the Head-borrowes of Towns wherein they lurked, had neglected;
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yet their owne parents and kindred should haue seene executed.
yet their own Parents and kindred should have seen executed.
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And if such as worke not, ought not to eate, why are they suffered, whose life is idlenes? Let such therefore be purged out from among vs: And if such as work not, ought not to eat, why Are they suffered, whose life is idleness? Let such Therefore be purged out from among us:
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and in all places let prouision be made, that they who are idle and vagrant, be restrained,
and in all places let provision be made, that they who Are idle and vagrant, be restrained,
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and set on worke, (though they haue somewhat of their owne) that so, (will they nill they) as they will doe no good, they may bee compelled to stoope to good order,
and Set on work, (though they have somewhat of their own) that so, (will they nill they) as they will do no good, they may be compelled to stoop to good order,
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and be held in from doing mischiefe at least, that this euil may cease which threatneth so great danger to Church and Common-wealth:
and be held in from doing mischief At least, that this evil may cease which threatens so great danger to Church and Commonwealth:
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which (I must needs say) is hard to doe;
which (I must needs say) is hard to do;
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considering how such persons flocke together to such places of the land as are populous and frequented, where they may be in harbour and the safer from search and punishment:
considering how such Persons flock together to such places of the land as Are populous and frequented, where they may be in harbour and the safer from search and punishment:
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but then, that which we cannot amend, let vs lament, and blesse God if we be free from such molestation in the places where we dwell.
but then, that which we cannot amend, let us lament, and bless God if we be free from such molestation in the places where we dwell.
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When this Abimelech saw how his bold and shamelesse deuices and attempts prospered, and how he thriued in them, he waxed much bolder,
When this Abimelech saw how his bold and shameless devices and attempts prospered, and how he thrived in them, he waxed much bolder,
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and tooke heart to goe fall vpon his innocent brethren, and slew them.
and took heart to go fallen upon his innocent brothers, and slew them.
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And herein is verified that of Salomon, Eccles. 7. There is a wicked man (saith he) who continueth in his malice:
And herein is verified that of Solomon, Eccles. 7. There is a wicked man (Says he) who Continueth in his malice:
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meaning, because he prospereth, and is not resisted.
meaning, Because he prospereth, and is not resisted.
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Thus Adonibezek, chap. 1. staied not till he had serued seuentie Princes shamefully after his cruell humour,
Thus Adonibezek, chap. 1. stayed not till he had served seuentie Princes shamefully After his cruel humour,
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but was fleshed more and more by his successe. O horrible and vnnaturall blood-shedding crueltie!
but was fleshed more and more by his success. O horrible and unnatural bloodshedding cruelty!
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Here wee may see what monsters are in the world, worthily to be driuen frō amongst men,
Here we may see what monsters Are in the world, worthily to be driven from among men,
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and to be made spectacles and gazing stocks by open and most sharpe punishment inflicted vpon them.
and to be made spectacles and gazing stocks by open and most sharp punishment inflicted upon them.
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Such were Athaliah, Haman, and Absolous. Such were they who wrought that bloodie massacre in France,
Such were Athaliah, Haman, and Absolous. Such were they who wrought that bloody massacre in France,
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and they who were the chiefe doers in the persecution here in England, which may be remembred by some that yet liue;
and they who were the chief doers in the persecution Here in England, which may be remembered by Some that yet live;
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and they of the Gunpowder-treason come nothing behinde, that I say no more.
and they of the Gunpowder treason come nothing behind, that I say no more.
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But how much more cruell are they who murther many soules for want of due foode? But touching the sinne of crueltie I haue spoken in chap. 1. 7. and chap. 8. 20. and forward.
But how much more cruel Are they who murder many Souls for want of due food? But touching the sin of cruelty I have spoken in chap. 1. 7. and chap. 8. 20. and forward.
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There let the reader supply this place from thence. Many, not ill minded, desire to know why God doth suffer such abominations.
There let the reader supply this place from thence. Many, not ill minded, desire to know why God does suffer such abominations.
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I answere, that God knoweth the cause, who ruleth iustly, and who (as a godly father speakes) ordereth the euill appetites of the wicked, to fulfill his prouidence, I answer, that God Knoweth the cause, who Ruleth justly, and who (as a godly father speaks) Ordereth the evil appetites of the wicked, to fulfil his providence,
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though he infuse not euill into them;
though he infuse not evil into them;
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as he wrought the saluation of his elect, by the fall of Adam, and the treacherie of Iudas: and yet wee are not,
as he wrought the salvation of his elect, by the fallen of Adam, and the treachery of Iudas: and yet we Are not,
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neither ought, to bee altogether ignorant why God doth this. Wee are not to appoint the Lord how to gouerne the world, nor by whom,
neither ought, to be altogether ignorant why God does this. we Are not to appoint the Lord how to govern the world, nor by whom,
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nor how he will be glorified.
nor how he will be glorified.
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And he who may marueile that God is patient toward the bad, how can he thinke himselfe too good to suffer for his own deserts, be the instruments neuer so euil,
And he who may marvel that God is patient towards the bad, how can he think himself too good to suffer for his own deserts, be the Instruments never so evil,
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when our Sauiour suffered for vs without cause? But if any of vs bee without danger and hurt by such wicked persons, who are one of Gods scourges to correct vs, let vs reckon it among the great blessings of God, and vse it accordingly.
when our Saviour suffered for us without cause? But if any of us be without danger and hurt by such wicked Persons, who Are one of God's scourges to correct us, let us reckon it among the great blessings of God, and use it accordingly.
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But in this verse let vs proceede further with Abimelech. He considered that his seuentie brethren might be like to hinder and resist him:
But in this verse let us proceed further with Abimelech. He considered that his seuentie brothers might be like to hinder and resist him:
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and therefore what did he? hee resolued to dispatch them all, and so hee did, except one.
and Therefore what did he? he resolved to dispatch them all, and so he did, except one.
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The hainousnes of the fact, deterred him not from going through stitch with it:
The hainousnes of the fact, deterred him not from going through stitch with it:
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he would not leaue it by halues, nay he could not be quiet till euery obstacle and hindrance was remoued, and each eye-sore taken away.
he would not leave it by halves, nay he could not be quiet till every obstacle and hindrance was removed, and each eyesore taken away.
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It bewraieth a most fearfull propertie in the workers of euill:
It bewrayeth a most fearful property in the workers of evil:
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that cannot desist nor leaue of, till they haue brought their vngodly attempts to a full and perfect end:
that cannot desist nor leave of, till they have brought their ungodly attempts to a full and perfect end:
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wherein the godly seldome match them in contraire actions.
wherein the godly seldom match them in Contraire actions.
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A man would haue thought these seuentie men had been a great blocke in an vsurpers way, to keepe him from proceeding currantly in his bad course:
A man would have Thought these seuentie men had been a great block in an usurper's Way, to keep him from proceeding currently in his bad course:
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and Abimelech saw that to, but yet it was not a barre strong enough to keepe him from villanie,
and Abimelech saw that to, but yet it was not a bar strong enough to keep him from villainy,
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but he broke it (as it were) to peeces, rather then it should stand vp in his way to hinder him from his purpose.
but he broke it (as it were) to Pieces, rather then it should stand up in his Way to hinder him from his purpose.
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For that, he was resolued to goe forward with:
For that, he was resolved to go forward with:
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and therefore whatsoeuer opposition should come against it, hee would beare it downe, as floods and windes pull downe hils, bankes, bridges, gates, trees,
and Therefore whatsoever opposition should come against it, he would bear it down, as floods and winds pull down hills, banks, bridges, gates, trees,
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and whatsoeuer comes in their way, and yeelds not to them. Woe be to him that meetes a Beare robbed of her whelpes;
and whatsoever comes in their Way, and yields not to them. Woe be to him that meets a Bear robbed of her whelps;
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and yet better so, then crosse an vsurper of his ambitious desire: although these his brethren had not crost him, but by silence and sitting still.
and yet better so, then cross an usurper of his ambitious desire: although these his brothers had not crossed him, but by silence and sitting still.
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Ambition is a raging monster we see, and although it thirst after honour, yet seldome is it asswaged without blood, if occasion and opportunitie serue.
Ambition is a raging monster we see, and although it thirst After honour, yet seldom is it assuaged without blood, if occasion and opportunity serve.
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Nothing is so holy, so pretious, so neere, which it prophaneth not, defloureth and destroyeth not.
Nothing is so holy, so precious, so near, which it prophaneth not, deflowereth and Destroyeth not.
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Euen his owne sonne, it hee had stood in his way, had tasted of the same sawce, which his brethren did,
Eve his own son, it he had stood in his Way, had tasted of the same sauce, which his brothers did,
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as it is reported Herod the great did, in the massacre of the infants.
as it is reported Herod the great did, in the massacre of the Infants.
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But it became him well enough to keepe that to himselfe by villanie, which hee had inuaded by wickednes before.
But it became him well enough to keep that to himself by villainy, which he had invaded by wickedness before.
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Euen as his successors at this day, these Italionated diuels, and disciples of Machiauel both practise and defend, according to his rules, that a kingdome gotten by force, must be preserued also by violence.
Eve as his Successors At this day, these Italianated Devils, and Disciples of Machiavel both practice and defend, according to his rules, that a Kingdom got by force, must be preserved also by violence.
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Againe, he that will rule, must not stand nicely vpon vertues, but (when occasion serues) play both the lyon and foxe,
Again, he that will Rule, must not stand nicely upon Virtues, but (when occasion serves) play both the Lion and fox,
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and worke out his enemies by fraud or crueltie, any way, so he can doe it.
and work out his enemies by fraud or cruelty, any Way, so he can do it.
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Againe, let them strike once, but (as Abishai said) strike home, and kill all at once that stand in his way and sit in his light.
Again, let them strike once, but (as Abishai said) strike home, and kill all At once that stand in his Way and fit in his Light.
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For to kill often is odious, but to make a riddance all at once, roote and branch, is with such, policie, and a necessitie pardonable.
For to kill often is odious, but to make a riddance all At once, root and branch, is with such, policy, and a necessity pardonable.
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When I thinke of this fact of Abimelech, I could not but thus resemble it to these monsters, who lately offered to giue vs an experiment of the like enterprise in their powder-treason:
When I think of this fact of Abimelech, I could not but thus resemble it to these monsters, who lately offered to give us an experiment of the like enterprise in their Powder treason:
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which, as no age euer matched, so no age shall euer forget it, to their eternall shame, and the Lords endlesse praise.
which, as no age ever matched, so no age shall ever forget it, to their Eternal shame, and the lords endless praise.
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For as they were Abimelechs in ambition and crueltie, so the Lord made them Abimelechs in confusion. Abimelechs ioy lasted not:
For as they were Abimelechs in ambition and cruelty, so the Lord made them Abimelechs in confusion. Abimelechs joy lasted not:
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theirs was but hope, and yet made them ashamed. The Lord sent a spirit of diuision betweene him and Shechem:
theirs was but hope, and yet made them ashamed. The Lord sent a Spirit of division between him and Shechem:
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so hee did betweene these, one betrayed the other.
so he did between these, one betrayed the other.
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So let thine enemies perish O God, &c. Therefore let all wise men (for all are not great ones) circumspectly take heede and beware what sinnes they resolue to commit: So let thine enemies perish Oh God, etc. Therefore let all wise men (for all Are not great ones) circumspectly take heed and beware what Sins they resolve to commit:
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for surely whatsoeuer they giue ouer themselues vnto, they will make no bones of the necessarie attendants thereof, be they neuer so hideous and horrible.
for surely whatsoever they give over themselves unto, they will make no bones of the necessary attendants thereof, be they never so hideous and horrible.
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As it is hard to say, whether this parricide or his ambition were greater, saue onely that the former serued the latter.
As it is hard to say, whither this Parricide or his ambition were greater, save only that the former served the latter.
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Men little dreame how deeply they plunge themselues, when they vndertake any sinne:
Men little dream how deeply they plunge themselves, when they undertake any sin:
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themselues often are astonished at themselues, but that when they haue begun, they must play the men in going forward, and not shrink for it.
themselves often Are astonished At themselves, but that when they have begun, they must play the men in going forward, and not shrink for it.
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Herod himselfe was not willing to behead Iohn: but when he had said the word, he must not goe backe, (he thought) for his credit sake, therefore hee went through.Herod himself was not willing to behead John: but when he had said the word, he must not go back, (he Thought) for his credit sake, Therefore he went through.
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Hee might thanke his luxuriousnes, and iollitie, which caused the oath, and the oath the murther. So saith the Apostle;
He might thank his luxuriousness, and jollity, which caused the oath, and the oath the murder. So Says the Apostle;
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Because men set it downe, they will be rich, they meete with their match, and fall into many temptations and snares, &c. Tush, tell not them of trifles, of lyons in the way, they are busie in pursuing their game,
Because men Set it down, they will be rich, they meet with their match, and fallen into many temptations and snares, etc. Tush, tell not them of trifles, of lyons in the Way, they Are busy in pursuing their game,
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and they will get it, whatsoeuer it cost them, for they haue so decreed and set it downe.
and they will get it, whatsoever it cost them, for they have so decreed and Set it down.
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Well learne to resolue onely vpon that which is lawfull, and so be free from any great inconuenience,
Well Learn to resolve only upon that which is lawful, and so be free from any great inconvenience,
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and goe through it with commendation: for all other resolution is diuelish.
and go through it with commendation: for all other resolution is devilish.
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I would bee larger in this, but that there followeth in the sixth verse a doctrine not much differing from this argument.
I would be larger in this, but that there follows in the sixth verse a Doctrine not much differing from this argument.
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But in this bloodie act of Abimelechs, one of his brethren escaped his hands:
But in this bloody act of Abimelechs, one of his brothers escaped his hands:
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and in that one of them was preserued from his crueltie, and kept out of his reach, it was done by Gods speciall prouidence, both to hold him in feare, seeing hee that was kept aliue, was the lawfull sonne of Gedeon, and borne of a lawfull wife;
and in that one of them was preserved from his cruelty, and kept out of his reach, it was done by God's special providence, both to hold him in Fear, seeing he that was kept alive, was the lawful son of Gideon, and born of a lawful wife;
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Abimelech himselfe comming but of a concubine: and further, it was also a good dashing of his ioy.Abimelech himself coming but of a concubine: and further, it was also a good dashing of his joy.
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And moreouer, wee see there was good vse of the Lords sauing aliue of that one of his brethren, Iotham I meane,
And moreover, we see there was good use of the lords Saving alive of that one of his brothers, Jotham I mean,
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because of the prophecie that he vttered;
Because of the prophecy that he uttered;
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therein foretelling the destruction of Abimelech. To teach vs, that although the committers of euill haue their humors satisfied,
therein foretelling the destruction of Abimelech. To teach us, that although the committers of evil have their humours satisfied,
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and their turne serued, and things to fall out euen as they would wish, yet there is,
and their turn served, and things to fallen out even as they would wish, yet there is,
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and shall be euer, somewhat reserued to vex and pay them home, euen here in this world,
and shall be ever, somewhat reserved to vex and pay them home, even Here in this world,
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and to giue them a taste of further torment.
and to give them a taste of further torment.
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For example, who had better successe then Haman? and yet by Mordecay (who was of no place to stand with,
For Exampl, who had better success then Haman? and yet by Mordecai (who was of no place to stand with,
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or to crosse him) how was his ioy quailed by him? rather then there should be none to resist him:
or to cross him) how was his joy quailed by him? rather then there should be none to resist him:
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yea, and that which was very vnlike to be, came vpon him, for by Mordecaies counsell,
yea, and that which was very unlike to be, Come upon him, for by Mordecaies counsel,
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and well handling the matter, Haman was ouerthrowne with his whole house.
and well handling the matter, Haman was overthrown with his Whole house.
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So Herod and Herodias had nothing that troubled them, but Iohn Baptist; and yet when they had taken Iohn out of the way, our Sauiour Christ role vp, who (through this that Herods conscience put him in feare) kept him at that stay, that he could not bee quiet.
So Herod and Herodias had nothing that troubled them, but John Baptist; and yet when they had taken John out of the Way, our Saviour christ role up, who (through this that Herods conscience put him in Fear) kept him At that stay, that he could not be quiet.
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Ahab had been at hearts ease, but for Eliah, and yet afterward Michaiah vexed him as much. Gehazi sped well a while; Ahab had been At hearts ease, but for Elijah, and yet afterwards Michaiah vexed him as much. Gehazi sped well a while;
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but at length his master dashed all.
but At length his master dashed all.
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And all this is a sauour of their woe before it come, vnlesse they be teared & driuen from their bad courses thereby,
And all this is a savour of their woe before it come, unless they be teared & driven from their bad courses thereby,
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and so humble themselues to seeke mercy; as that third Captaine of Ahazijah did to Eliah, seeing the danger.
and so humble themselves to seek mercy; as that third Captain of Ahazijah did to Elijah, seeing the danger.
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And thus God feareth the whole rabble of the vngodly, and by other terrors also: when his word wil not doe it, his workes shall;
And thus God fears the Whole rabble of the ungodly, and by other terrors also: when his word will not do it, his works shall;
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and euen thereby, I meane by the casting them downe by the law liuely preached to them,
and even thereby, I mean by the casting them down by the law lively preached to them,
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and the feare of death, iudgement day, and hell;
and the Fear of death, judgement day, and hell;
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hee doth so torment many a man, that all his shiftes and deuices cannot deliuer him there-from;
he does so torment many a man, that all his shifts and devices cannot deliver him therefrom;
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neither is al that hee hath able to comfort him, and cry downe this voice of the Ministery,
neither is all that he hath able to Comfort him, and cry down this voice of the Ministry,
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although it worke no true feare of God in him to repentance, but onely awake and astonish him.
although it work no true Fear of God in him to Repentance, but only awake and astonish him.
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True it is, that some, though they bee apparantly crossed by God, yet they feele it no more then the dead palsey,
True it is, that Some, though they be apparently crossed by God, yet they feel it no more then the dead palsy,
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as we see in Nabal. But in that they be hardned, they are in worse case.
as we see in Nabal. But in that they be hardened, they Are in Worse case.
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So then God dealeth thus commonly, that the wicked shall haue somewhat to make them lesse eager of their pleasures;
So then God deals thus commonly, that the wicked shall have somewhat to make them less eager of their pleasures;
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Although (alas) what although they should neuer be interrupted? they should yet be but caried to hell merrily, when others goe mourning.
Although (alas) what although they should never be interrupted? they should yet be but carried to hell merrily, when Others go mourning.
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And when Gods seruants fall to the like sinne, as to nestle themselues in the deceiuable inticements of this world, hee giueth them the like medicine to cure them of their disease, that they shal euer haue one thing or other to hold them in vnquietnesse, and to feare them with:
And when God's Servants fallen to the like sin, as to nestle themselves in the deceivable enticements of this world, he gives them the like medicine to cure them of their disease, that they shall ever have one thing or other to hold them in unquietness, and to Fear them with:
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which is euer like to light vpon them, to vexe and sting them, if they shall dare delight themselues in any euill thing,
which is ever like to Light upon them, to vex and sting them, if they shall Dare delight themselves in any evil thing,
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or to rest in that which is transitory; and so goe from the Lord.
or to rest in that which is transitory; and so go from the Lord.
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As the feare of losing a good wife, their nearest companion to them, to partake their commodities and delights with them;
As the Fear of losing a good wife, their nearest Companion to them, to partake their commodities and delights with them;
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or their crosses and decaies in the world, to make them easilier borne, which affliction disquieteth them much,
or their Crosses and decays in the world, to make them easilier born, which affliction disquieteth them much,
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and dampeth all their earthly repast.
and dampeth all their earthly repast.
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So also, he exerciseth them with weakenesse of body, meannes in estate, petty losses, &c. and al to weane thē from the breast (as it were sucklings) by laying such bitter and distasteful corrections vpon them.
So also, he Exerciseth them with weakness of body, meanness in estate, Petty losses, etc. and all to wean them from the breast (as it were sucklings) by laying such bitter and distasteful corrections upon them.
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The vse of this is, to rest and ioy our hearts in nothing here below;
The use of this is, to rest and joy our hearts in nothing Here below;
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but to see, that our delight bee in the fauour and feare of the Lord continually:
but to see, that our delight be in the favour and Fear of the Lord continually:
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which is the one thing (though we may make them two) that is necessarie.
which is the one thing (though we may make them two) that is necessary.
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And if nothing will rouse vs out of spirituall slumbering in earthly prosperitie and peace, (wherein to lie senselessely and sottishly, is more then to haue one foot in hell already) let this doe it, that wee know not how soone wee must leaue al, And if nothing will rouse us out of spiritual slumbering in earthly Prosperity and peace, (wherein to lie senselessly and sottishly, is more then to have one foot in hell already) let this do it, that we know not how soon we must leave all,
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and goe to iudgement, and to the yeelding vp of our account.
and go to judgement, and to the yielding up of our account.
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And yet if the Lord crosse vs in our enterprises that bee euill, we may know the worst that the meaneth toward vs, is, that he would stop vs in our race toward destruction and misery, that it may not come vpon vs.
And yet if the Lord cross us in our enterprises that be evil, we may know the worst that the means towards us, is, that he would stop us in our raze towards destruction and misery, that it may not come upon us
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When Abimelech had so vnnaturally slaine his brethren, which ought to haue stricken such a terror into the men of Shechem that they should haue abhorred him,
When Abimelech had so unnaturally slain his brothers, which ought to have stricken such a terror into the men of Shechem that they should have abhorred him,
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and pursued him openly, calling the rest of the Tribes to ioyne with them therein, till he had receiued his due punishment:
and pursued him openly, calling the rest of the Tribes to join with them therein, till he had received his due punishment:
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he so subtillie woound in with them, and they were so credulous, that they beleeued, for all that hee would deale well with them, as hee had promised them;
he so subtilly woound in with them, and they were so credulous, that they believed, for all that he would deal well with them, as he had promised them;
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and therefore proceeded (O fearefull to be spoken) and vndertooke to make him King:
and Therefore proceeded (Oh fearful to be spoken) and undertook to make him King:
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and this they did in a place that pertained to them, none of the other Tribes being either called,
and this they did in a place that pertained to them, none of the other Tribes being either called,
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or made acquainted with the matter (who yet had a farre greater stroke therein then they) which must needs raise great dissention and deuision betwixt them.
or made acquainted with the matter (who yet had a Far greater stroke therein then they) which must needs raise great dissension and division betwixt them.
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But this they regarded not, seeing they had taken in hand the effecting of the other.
But this they regarded not, seeing they had taken in hand the effecting of the other.
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Here we see, when one sinne is intended of a man to be committed, it goeth not alone,
Here we see, when one sin is intended of a man to be committed, it Goes not alone,
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but draweth with it many other, as companions to it.
but draws with it many other, as Sodales to it.
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For neither can it be brought to passe without the helpe of other, neither can a man take pleasure in it without the company of other sinnes.
For neither can it be brought to pass without the help of other, neither can a man take pleasure in it without the company of other Sins.
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He seekes to be King, and how many sinnes doth he adioyne, to the effecting of it? As he here vsed fraud, flatterie,
He seeks to be King, and how many Sins does he adjoin, to the effecting of it? As he Here used fraud, flattery,
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and cousonage, and rose vp, and drew after him a band of seditious hang-bies; he slew his brethren;
and Cousinage, and rose up, and drew After him a band of seditious hangbies; he slew his brothers;
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and when he was made King, what contention did he cause among them?
and when he was made King, what contention did he cause among them?
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It is too manifest, that sinne is no solitarie bird, nor is euer seene out of company.
It is too manifest, that sin is no solitary bird, nor is ever seen out of company.
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Euen as S. Paul teacheth to the Romans, how strife carrieth enuying with it; and gluttony draweth drunkennesse; and chambering, wantonnesse.
Eve as S. Paul Teaches to the Roman, how strife Carrieth envying with it; and gluttony draws Drunkenness; and chambering, wantonness.
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And this is the more to be marked, because wicked persons alleage for themselues, when they are reprooued for their faults, that al men are sinners,
And this is the more to be marked, Because wicked Persons allege for themselves, when they Are reproved for their Faults, that all men Are Sinners,
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yea some sinne grossely in many kinds, and for themselues, they say, they hope, if they haue done amisse,
yea Some sin grossly in many Kinds, and for themselves, they say, they hope, if they have done amiss,
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yet they may be borne with, seeing it is but one trespasse: and further they will say, euery one for himselfe, Such a man hath this blemish, and such a one that:
yet they may be born with, seeing it is but one trespass: and further they will say, every one for himself, Such a man hath this blemish, and such a one that:
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all haue some one or other, and so may I haue, and what then? But to this it is to be answered, where one chiefe sinne is committed, there are many other as handmaides to accompany it.
all have Some one or other, and so may I have, and what then? But to this it is to be answered, where one chief sin is committed, there Are many other as handmaidens to accompany it.
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As in the sinne of Achan, Dauid, Ananias and Saphira, with many others, is to be seene.
As in the sin of achan, David, Ananias and Sapphira, with many Others, is to be seen.
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Therefore if we thinke it be a shame for vs, to be charged with many,
Therefore if we think it be a shame for us, to be charged with many,
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then take we heed of any one, for it will not goe alone, and if we thinke it a small matter to bee rebuked for one, know we for certaintie, that one will bring and draw many to it:
then take we heed of any one, for it will not go alone, and if we think it a small matter to be rebuked for one, know we for certainty, that one will bring and draw many to it:
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and he only is happy, that wisely taketh heed of all. But this doctrine I haue handled before: therefore the lesse shall serue.
and he only is happy, that wisely Takes heed of all. But this Doctrine I have handled before: Therefore the less shall serve.
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Looke backe into chap. 1. vers. 7.
Look back into chap. 1. vers. 7.
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Moreouer, let the foolishnesse of these men of Shechem, who beleeuing Abimelechs faire words, went by and by and made him King, let it (I say) teach vs wisdome.
Moreover, let the foolishness of these men of Shechem, who believing Abimelechs fair words, went by and by and made him King, let it (I say) teach us Wisdom.
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For it is a singular good watch-word to all Christians, that we doe not regard so much the speeches of vaine and loose persons,
For it is a singular good watchword to all Christians, that we do not regard so much the Speeches of vain and lose Persons,
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as weigh and compare their actions one with another, that we may profit by them, and not be beguiled. As the prouerb saith;
as weigh and compare their actions one with Another, that we may profit by them, and not be beguiled. As the proverb Says;
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what should I hearken to words, when I see deeds contrarie.
what should I harken to words, when I see Deeds contrary.
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His were vile and horrible, as they saw, therefore they ought not to haue regarded his words.
His were vile and horrible, as they saw, Therefore they ought not to have regarded his words.
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For he that is faultie in a great matter, is not to bee trusted in a small. For example;
For he that is faulty in a great matter, is not to be trusted in a small. For Exampl;
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if (as our text teacheth) a man be vnpitifull to his owne, as this Abimelech was, he will certainly be without pitie and compassion to other, howsoeuer for vaine glory he may shew pitie sometime, and in some case;
if (as our text Teaches) a man be unpitiful to his own, as this Abimelech was, he will Certainly be without pity and compassion to other, howsoever for vain glory he may show pity sometime, and in Some case;
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but that will not hold, neither is it to be rested vpon: for one swallow maketh not summer.
but that will not hold, neither is it to be rested upon: for one swallow makes not summer.
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So if one will contend and fall out with, disclaime, and deceiue his neere friend, let not a stranger trust him.
So if one will contend and fallen out with, disclaim, and deceive his near friend, let not a stranger trust him.
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For though such an one bee now in fauour with him, yet they may twentie waies be easily estranged one from another,
For though such an one be now in favour with him, yet they may twentie ways be Easily estranged one from Another,
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as we see it commeth daily to passe.
as we see it comes daily to pass.
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So if a man liue not peaceablie and kindly with his wife, hee may say what hee will of his agreeing with others,
So if a man live not peaceably and kindly with his wife, he may say what he will of his agreeing with Others,
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but longer then while his corrupt and inconstant humor bee pleased, he will liue kindly with none.
but longer then while his corrupt and inconstant humour be pleased, he will live kindly with none.
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This Dauid aimed at, and meant in his answer to them that brought tidings of their murthering of Saul, and of Ishbosheth: for what likelyhood gaue they of any more fidelitie to him,
This David aimed At, and meant in his answer to them that brought tidings of their murdering of Saul, and of Ishbosheth: for what likelihood gave they of any more Fidis to him,
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if the time should haue serued?
if the time should have served?
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So to prosecute this point in more particulars, wherein the truth of it doth best appeare;
So to prosecute this point in more particulars, wherein the truth of it does best appear;
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let vs not be deceiued, but wise;
let us not be deceived, but wise;
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if we see, that a man be not faithfull to God, let vs not thinke that he will bee to vs. So if one helpe not his poore neighbour in his need, there is small liberalitie or neighbourhood in him at any time.
if we see, that a man be not faithful to God, let us not think that he will be to us So if one help not his poor neighbour in his need, there is small liberality or neighbourhood in him At any time.
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If a man bestow not the Sabbath in godly exercises and religious duties, it is sure he doth little that way on other daies: and if he doe;
If a man bestow not the Sabbath in godly exercises and religious duties, it is sure he does little that Way on other days: and if he do;
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yet it is not of knowledge nor conscience, whatsoeuer he doth, without which it is nothing worth.
yet it is not of knowledge nor conscience, whatsoever he does, without which it is nothing worth.
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but let vs be perswaded, that to be the durable and sound ioy, which God alloweth,
but let us be persuaded, that to be the durable and found joy, which God alloweth,
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So if a man cannot be appeased in a small matter, let him say what he will, it is sure, hee will much lesse bee in a great:
So if a man cannot be appeased in a small matter, let him say what he will, it is sure, he will much less bee in a great:
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and yet men commonly say, any thing but this I would doe for you, or could yeeld vnto,
and yet men commonly say, any thing but this I would do for you, or could yield unto,
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when yet a small matter is requested of them. So, to enlarge the argument from the greater and more likely, to the lesser:
when yet a small matter is requested of them. So, to enlarge the argument from the greater and more likely, to the lesser:
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if thou canst not trust them, whom thou hast long knowne faithfull, though thou gettest many new friends, thou shalt neuer be bold soundly to rest vpon them.
if thou Canst not trust them, whom thou hast long known faithful, though thou gettest many new Friends, thou shalt never be bold soundly to rest upon them.
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Also if a man will seeme repentant, and leaue not an il outward qualitie, he hath not (certainly) yet begun to search and purge his euil heart.
Also if a man will seem repentant, and leave not an ill outward quality, he hath not (Certainly) yet begun to search and purge his evil heart.
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If the righteous find much adoe to be saued; he is farre from it, that taketh his libertie at his pleasure.
If the righteous find much ado to be saved; he is Far from it, that Takes his liberty At his pleasure.
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And who is little troubled about seeking assurance of his saluation? If one day spent and taken vp in a godly life bee sweet, what were many, may the whole life,
And who is little troubled about seeking assurance of his salvation? If one day spent and taken up in a godly life be sweet, what were many, may the Whole life,
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if it were passed therein? If we faint in afflictions, and yeeld readily to temptations, we may know by that; our strength was neuer great.
if it were passed therein? If we faint in afflictions, and yield readily to temptations, we may know by that; our strength was never great.
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Againe also, (as our Sauiour saith) If ye be vnfaithfull in the smallest things, who shall trust you with the greatest treasure? And so (to say somewhat of Gods dealing with vs) if God haue helped vs in the hardest,
Again also, (as our Saviour Says) If you be unfaithful in the Smallest things, who shall trust you with the greatest treasure? And so (to say somewhat of God's dealing with us) if God have helped us in the Hardest,
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when we sought to him in feruentnes and truth, he will by the same meanes, helpe vs in smaller danger.
when we sought to him in feruentnes and truth, he will by the same means, help us in smaller danger.
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If he spare not his owne, (as he did not the Prophet, who disobeyed him at Bethel) much harder shall the state of the bad be,
If he spare not his own, (as he did not the Prophet, who disobeyed him At Bethel) much harder shall the state of the bad be,
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as Ieroboams was, who hard of the others punishment.
as Ieroboams was, who hard of the Others punishment.
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And if we be sure, that he hath giuen vs his Christ, the greatest of all gifts;
And if we be sure, that he hath given us his christ, the greatest of all Gifts;
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much more will he giue the smaller, being sought with the like mind.
much more will he give the smaller, being sought with the like mind.
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Thus we may take good by Abimelechs words, and bee bold to say, that hee set not more by the men of Shechem,
Thus we may take good by Abimelechs words, and be bold to say, that he Set not more by the men of Shechem,
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then by his brethren, whatsoeuer he said.
then by his brothers, whatsoever he said.
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Now one thing I will adde, or repeate rather, hauing handled it in this Chapter more at large;
Now one thing I will add, or repeat rather, having handled it in this Chapter more At large;
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I meane, touching these men of Shechem, who went and made Abimelech King, for all the abomination that they saw hee had wrought, who ought rather to haue pursued him to the fearefullest death, as I haue said.
I mean, touching these men of Shechem, who went and made Abimelech King, for all the abomination that they saw he had wrought, who ought rather to have pursued him to the fearfullest death, as I have said.
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Out of whose practise wee may clearely see, that there are none so vile and odious persons, shewing openly their wickednesse to the world,
Out of whose practice we may clearly see, that there Are none so vile and odious Persons, showing openly their wickedness to the world,
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but they are applauded and approoued of some in their odious and bad practises: and none are so godly, but shamelesse beasts there are, who openly wil defame them, and speake maliciously of them;
but they Are applauded and approved of Some in their odious and bad practises: and none Are so godly, but shameless beasts there Are, who openly will defame them, and speak maliciously of them;
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yea, (if need be) to their faces.
yea, (if need be) to their faces.
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The reason is, that they who commend and maintaine these vngodly ones, are as vile and bad themselues as they,
The reason is, that they who commend and maintain these ungodly ones, Are as vile and bade themselves as they,
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as I prooued before out of the Apostles words.
as I proved before out of the Apostles words.
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And for further proofe of this which I say, let that be considered of Iudas, when hee had betraied his most kind and louing Master,
And for further proof of this which I say, let that be considered of Iudas, when he had betrayed his most kind and loving Master,
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yet how was hee incouraged to it before, and rewarded for it by thē that went then for masters in Israel,
yet how was he encouraged to it before, and rewarded for it by them that went then for Masters in Israel,
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euen for the chiefe pillers of the visible Church, yea, teachers and lights to others? though the fact was afterward cried out of by the traitor himselfe, saying:
even for the chief pillars of the visible Church, yea, Teachers and lights to Others? though the fact was afterwards cried out of by the traitor himself, saying:
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I haue sinned in betraying the innocent blood. And all experience, aswell as Scripture, prooueth the truth of this point; I have sinned in betraying the innocent blood. And all experience, aswell as Scripture, proveth the truth of this point;
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which shewes how full of sinne and euill doings the times are.
which shows how full of sin and evil doings the times Are.
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And yet they who applaud such, goe for honest citizens and townesmen, till they bee bewrayed by the Lord,
And yet they who applaud such, go for honest Citizens and townsmen, till they be bewrayed by the Lord,
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and till their wickednesse breake foorth, euen as the others doth.
and till their wickedness break forth, even as the Others does.
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Which rightly verifieth the prophecy of our Sauiour who foretold, that in these latter daies, the abundance of iniquitie should bee such, that it should cause the loue of many to waxe cold.
Which rightly verifieth the prophecy of our Saviour who foretold, that in these latter days, the abundance of iniquity should be such, that it should cause the love of many to wax cold.
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So that I conclude, that they are happy who are wise to turne away from,
So that I conclude, that they Are happy who Are wise to turn away from,
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and to abhorre the sinnes of the times they liue in, but especially, if they abhorre sin in themselues secretly, that they may be farre from committing it openly,
and to abhor the Sins of the times they live in, but especially, if they abhor since in themselves secretly, that they may be Far from committing it openly,
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and feare to offend God, for the loue they beare him. But I leaue the rest to the next Sermon.
and Fear to offend God, for the love they bear him. But I leave the rest to the next Sermon.
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THE FIFTY SEVENTH SERMON ON THE NINTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE FIFTY SEVENTH SERMON ON THE NINTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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Verse 7. And when they toldit to Iotham, he went and stood in the top of mount Gerazim,
Verse 7. And when they toldit to Jotham, he went and stood in the top of mount Gerazim,
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and lift vp his voice and cried, and said vnto them: Hearken vnto mee you men of Shechem, that God may hearken vnto you. and lift up his voice and cried, and said unto them: Harken unto me you men of Shechem, that God may harken unto you.
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8. The trees went foorth to annoint a king ouer them, and said vnto the Oliue tree;
8. The trees went forth to anoint a King over them, and said unto the Olive tree;
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Reigne thou ouer vs. 9. But the Oliue tree said vnto them, should I leaue my fatnesse wherewith by me they honour God and man,
Reign thou over us 9. But the Olive tree said unto them, should I leave my fatness wherewith by me they honour God and man,
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and goe to aduance me aboue the trees. and go to advance me above the trees.
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euen as mirth is doubled by musicke and pleasure.
even as mirth is doubled by music and pleasure.
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10. Then the trees said vnto the Fig tree, Come thou and be king ouer vs. 11. But the Figtree answered them, Should I for sake my sweetnesse and my good fruit,
10. Then the trees said unto the Fig tree, Come thou and be King over us 11. But the Fig tree answered them, Should I for sake my sweetness and my good fruit,
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and goe to aduance me aboue the trees? 12. Then said the trees vnto the Vine, Come thou and be king ouer vs. 13. But the Vine said vnto them, Should I leaue my wine, whereby I cheare God and man,
and go to advance me above the trees? 12. Then said the trees unto the Vine, Come thou and be King over us 13. But the Vine said unto them, Should I leave my wine, whereby I cheer God and man,
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and goe to aduance me aboue the trees? 14. Then said all the trees vnto the Bramble, Come thou and raigne ouer vs. 15. And the Bramble said vnto the trees,
and go to advance me above the trees? 14. Then said all the trees unto the Bramble, Come thou and Reign over us 15. And the Bramble said unto the trees,
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If yee will indeed annoint me king ouer you, come, and put your trust vnder my shaddow:
If ye will indeed anoint me King over you, come, and put your trust under my shadow:
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and if not, the fire shall come out of the Bramble, and consume the Cedars of Lebanon. and if not, the fire shall come out of the Bramble, and consume the Cedars of Lebanon.
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16. Now therefore, if ye doe truly and vncorruptly to make Abimelech King;
16. Now Therefore, if you do truly and uncorruptly to make Abimelech King;
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and if yee haue deali well with Ierubbaal and with his house, and haue done vnto him according to the deseruings of his hands. and if ye have deali well with Jerubbaal and with his house, and have done unto him according to the deservings of his hands.
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17. (For my father fought for you, and aduentured his life, and deliuered you out of the hands of Midian.
17. (For my father fought for you, and adventured his life, and Delivered you out of the hands of Midian.
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18. And yee are risen vp against my fathers house this day, and haue slaine his children, about seuentie persons vpon one stone;
18. And ye Are risen up against my Father's house this day, and have slain his children, about seuentie Persons upon one stone;
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and haue made Abimelech, the sonne of his maid seruant King ouer the men of Shechem,
and have made Abimelech, the son of his maid servant King over the men of Shechem,
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because he is your brother,) 19. If yee then haue dealt truly and purely with Ierubbaal,
Because he is your brother,) 19. If ye then have dealt truly and purely with Jerubbaal,
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and with his house, this day, then reioyceye with Abimelech, and let him reioyce with you. and with his house, this day, then reioyceye with Abimelech, and let him rejoice with you.
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20. But if not, let a fire come out from Abimelech, and consume the men of Shechem, and the house of Millo:
20. But if not, let a fire come out from Abimelech, and consume the men of Shechem, and the house of Millo:
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also let a fire come forth from the men of Shechem, and from the house of Millo, and consume Abimelech. also let a fire come forth from the men of Shechem, and from the house of Millo, and consume Abimelech.
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21. And Iotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, for feare of Abimelech his brother.
21. And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelled there, for Fear of Abimelech his brother.
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The second part of the Chapter.
The second part of the Chapter.
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WE haue heard how Abimelech and the men of Shechem prospered, and pleased themselues in that which they had done.
WE have herd how Abimelech and the men of Shechem prospered, and pleased themselves in that which they had done.
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Now in the rest of the Chapter, and first in this second part to the 22. verse, is shewed that God would haue them blancked and damped in the midst of their doings,
Now in the rest of the Chapter, and First in this second part to the 22. verse, is showed that God would have them blancked and damped in the midst of their doings,
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and first by Iotham, one that was reserued for that purpose.
and First by Jotham, one that was reserved for that purpose.
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In that Iotham, when hee knew certainly the premisses, being stirred vp of God, went thereupon and told the men of Shechem of their doings,
In that Jotham, when he knew Certainly the premises, being stirred up of God, went thereupon and told the men of Shechem of their doings,
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Therefore when it was knowne to Iotham, the youngest sonne of Gedeon, (who escaped the bloodie hands of Abimelech) that the men of Shechem were gathered together to make him king, hee waited his opportunitie, by Gods directing of him,
Therefore when it was known to Jotham, the youngest son of Gideon, (who escaped the bloody hands of Abimelech) that the men of Shechem were gathered together to make him King, he waited his opportunity, by God's directing of him,
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when they should meete together, and came to a place where hee might be heard of them,
when they should meet together, and Come to a place where he might be herd of them,
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and that was mount Gerazim, which was neere to Shechem, on the top whereof hee stood, to tell them of their doings,
and that was mount Gerazim, which was near to Shechem, on the top whereof he stood, to tell them of their doings,
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and how they should speed for them.
and how they should speed for them.
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That he came thither by Gods instinct, three reasons doe proue, as also Iothams words in the 7. verse.
That he Come thither by God's instinct, three Reasons do prove, as also Jothams words in the 7. verse.
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First, in that he went safe away after: which to reason was not likely. Secondly, for that it came to passe, as hee prophecied.
First, in that he went safe away After: which to reason was not likely. Secondly, for that it Come to pass, as he prophesied.
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Thirdly, the thing was good, and to good vse, and not found fault with.
Thirdly, the thing was good, and to good use, and not found fault with.
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His reprouing and denouncing against them, for more plainnes he set down by a parable, giuing them to vnderstand a truth by a thing imagined,
His reproving and denouncing against them, for more plainness he Set down by a parable, giving them to understand a truth by a thing imagined,
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as by a maner of speech more plausible and perswasiue, then if he had made a direct inuectiue against them.
as by a manner of speech more plausible and persuasive, then if he had made a Direct invective against them.
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Herein first let vs see the meaning of some things in this scripture, which are hard to be vnderstood, before we proceed further.
Herein First let us see the meaning of Some things in this scripture, which Are hard to be understood, before we proceed further.
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In parables, we know there must be no precise agreement with truth looked for in euery circumstance,
In parables, we know there must be no precise agreement with truth looked for in every circumstance,
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nor sense wrung out of euery word, but the scope and substance must bee looked to and regarded.
nor sense wrung out of every word, but the scope and substance must be looked to and regarded.
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By the oliue therefore, vine, and figtree, briefly, hee meaneth such of Gedeons familie, as might haue been profitably employed.
By the olive Therefore, vine, and Fig tree, briefly, he means such of Gedeons family, as might have been profitably employed.
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By the Trees seeking a king, hee meaneth the Shechemites. By the bramble Abimelech, good for nothing.
By the Trees seeking a King, he means the Shechemites. By the bramble Abimelech, good for nothing.
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And as the bramble, which is one of the worst shrubs in the field, ought not to be taken aboue any of the best trees,
And as the bramble, which is one of the worst shrubs in the field, ought not to be taken above any of the best trees,
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for any principall vse, but is most fit to bee burned:
for any principal use, but is most fit to be burned:
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So neither ought Abimelech to haue been preferred before Gedeons sonnes, who yet would not raigne.
So neither ought Abimelech to have been preferred before Gedeons Sons, who yet would not Reign.
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Therefore both Abimelech, and they who chose him, should be, as they had deserued, euen worthily cut off.
Therefore both Abimelech, and they who chosen him, should be, as they had deserved, even worthily Cut off.
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In this scripture are two things: the one a preface, desiring to hearken to him: with a reason, lest God hearken not to them:
In this scripture Are two things: the one a preface, desiring to harken to him: with a reason, lest God harken not to them:
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the other, to what they should hearken, to wit, to the laying out of their sinne, to verse 16. and to the punishment denounced against it, to vers. 22.
the other, to what they should harken, to wit, to the laying out of their sin, to verse 16. and to the punishment denounced against it, to vers. 22.
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and denounced the iudgement of God against the same:
and denounced the judgement of God against the same:
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it teacheth, that it pleaseth God, who set him aworke, and his will is, that iniquitie should be laid open to the committers thereof,
it Teaches, that it Pleases God, who Set him awork, and his will is, that iniquity should be laid open to the committers thereof,
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and be resisted as speedily as may be;
and be resisted as speedily as may be;
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and that all, as their place and calling giue leaue, ought to be ready to goe against it, and pursue it.
and that all, as their place and calling give leave, ought to be ready to go against it, and pursue it.
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The Ministers by zealous teaching to deface it; the Magistrates by punishing; the gouernours of families in their places to do both.
The Ministers by zealous teaching to deface it; the Magistrates by punishing; the Governors of families in their places to do both.
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These are, as they are bound, to preuent and take order, as they can, lest such euill things should come to passe:
These Are, as they Are bound, to prevent and take order, as they can, lest such evil things should come to pass:
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and so to roote out, and reforme, when they are come. For thus both Church and Common-wealth is, and should be preserued.
and so to root out, and reform, when they Are come. For thus both Church and Commonwealth is, and should be preserved.
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The vse hereof, and in a manner of all which in the first three doctrines I noted, touching the contrarie fact of the kindred of Abimelech, and the men of Shechem, is, that they who doe euill, ought iustly to feare,
The use hereof, and in a manner of all which in the First three doctrines I noted, touching the contrary fact of the kindred of Abimelech, and the men of Shechem, is, that they who do evil, ought justly to Fear,
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for God hath set many to pursue them, yea euen their owne kindred; and though they escape one way, they shall be taken another.
for God hath Set many to pursue them, yea even their own kindred; and though they escape one Way, they shall be taken Another.
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Wilt thou then liue without feare euery way? feare God then, and doe well:
Wilt thou then live without Fear every Way? Fear God then, and do well:
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for if ye doe the thing that is good, who shall harme you? For the eyes of the Lord (as the Apostle saith) are (as the mothers vpon the child, that it may take no hurt) ouer the righteous, and his eares open to their prayers:
for if you do the thing that is good, who shall harm you? For the eyes of the Lord (as the Apostle Says) Are (as the mother's upon the child, that it may take no hurt) over the righteous, and his ears open to their Prayers:
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and the face of the Lord, euen his anger, is against them that doe euill. and the face of the Lord, even his anger, is against them that do evil.
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Hearken ] By this speech of Iotham note, that as all instructions and warnings sent vs of God, ought to be hearkened to; Harken ] By this speech of Jotham note, that as all instructions and Warnings sent us of God, ought to be harkened to;
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so more particularly, they who heare not the crie of the innocent being wronged, shall crie themselues, and not be heard.
so more particularly, they who hear not the cry of the innocent being wronged, shall cry themselves, and not be herd.
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Note it against the monstrous oppressors and hard dealers of our time;
Note it against the monstrous Oppressors's and hard dealers of our time;
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who in letting and lending, regard neither equitie, the common benefit of both persons, nor the case of the poore,
who in letting and lending, regard neither equity, the Common benefit of both Persons, nor the case of the poor,
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but wring from them what they can into their own hands, and vse other as they list.
but wring from them what they can into their own hands, and use other as they list.
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Iudgement shall be without mercie to such as are so mercilesse.
Judgement shall be without mercy to such as Are so merciless.
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Consider what a plunge Iosephs brethren were brought vnto two or three times, for the crueltie they had shewed to him most vnnaturally;
Consider what a plunge Joseph's brothers were brought unto two or three times, for the cruelty they had showed to him most unnaturally;
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when they sold him thither, from whence they hoped he should neuer returne to trouble them any more.
when they sold him thither, from whence they hoped he should never return to trouble them any more.
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God and man shall leaue such in their most miserable distresse, as in the destruction of Ierusalem,
God and man shall leave such in their most miserable distress, as in the destruction of Ierusalem,
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and in the death of Saul and Iudas we may see: but the mercifull shall finde mercie.
and in the death of Saul and Iudas we may see: but the merciful shall find mercy.
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This iudgement of God in measuring out such measure to the mercilesse, as they haue met out to other, I haue oft obserued to be paid to them who haue been cruell,
This judgement of God in measuring out such measure to the merciless, as they have met out to other, I have oft observed to be paid to them who have been cruel,
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as to the bodies so to the soules of men;
as to the bodies so to the Souls of men;
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who for their own pleasure depriuing many, that were hungrie, of the food of life, haue (for all their bodily abundance) dyed miserably in darknes, without any comfort or instruction.
who for their own pleasure depriving many, that were hungry, of the food of life, have (for all their bodily abundance) died miserably in darkness, without any Comfort or instruction.
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But alas, who beleeueth our report, till he see it verified? But men laugh and sport themselues in that they haue scraped together, wee haue it in out coffers, say they, and about vs:
But alas, who Believeth our report, till he see it verified? But men laugh and sport themselves in that they have scraped together, we have it in out coffers, say they, and about us:
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and as for God, tush, we hope, he will do neither good nor euil, we hope neuer to be put to any such plunge as you speak of:
and as for God, tush, we hope, he will do neither good nor evil, we hope never to be put to any such plunge as you speak of:
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others indeed haue found the truth of this by wofull experience, but as for vs we hope to morrow shall be as to day, we feare it not. But oh wretch!
Others indeed have found the truth of this by woeful experience, but as for us we hope to morrow shall be as to day, we Fear it not. But o wretch!
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what if the Lord in mercie cull out some one of many to be a wonder and example to the rest, sparing others the whilest;
what if the Lord in mercy cull out Some one of many to be a wonder and Exampl to the rest, sparing Others the whilst;
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doest thou so abuse this his patience, to thy condemnation? What if thou be that odde person whom God will set vpon the stage? might not Adonibezek haue said as thou? But put case thou escape this plague from men, is there not a God who can bee cruell with the cruell,
dost thou so abuse this his patience, to thy condemnation? What if thou be that odd person whom God will Set upon the stage? might not Adonibezek have said as thou? But put case thou escape this plague from men, is there not a God who can be cruel with the cruel,
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as well as froward with the froward? as the Psalmist speaketh:
as well as froward with the froward? as the Psalmist speaks:
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that is, match them to the full? Wilt thou vrge him to deale with thee as once he did with an engrosser and griper, arming mice and rats to oppresse him by sea and land, till they had eaten the flesh from the bones without pitie,
that is, match them to the full? Wilt thou urge him to deal with thee as once he did with an engrosser and griper, arming mice and rats to oppress him by sea and land, till they had eaten the Flesh from the bones without pity,
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as hee had done many mens before? If thou saiest this is rare, and not like to befall thee.
as he had done many men's before? If thou Sayest this is rare, and not like to befall thee.
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Well, yet there is one way behinde, which shall surely meete with thee: and if thou canst shunne that, then say the Scriptures are fables:
Well, yet there is one Way behind, which shall surely meet with thee: and if thou Canst shun that, then say the Scriptures Are fables:
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and that is, when thou art in hell thou shalt crie out as Diues did, for woe and paine, desiring reliefe:
and that is, when thou art in hell thou shalt cry out as Diues did, for woe and pain, desiring relief:
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But it shall be answered to thee, as to him: No; remember, the time was when thou feltest not the miserie of the oppressed:
But it shall be answered to thee, as to him: No; Remember, the time was when thou feltst not the misery of the oppressed:
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Now thou criest out in thine anguish, and none heareth thee. But by diuers occasions this is spoken of and handled in this booke.
Now thou Christ out in thine anguish, and none hears thee. But by diverse occasions this is spoken of and handled in this book.
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Oh, one day in his house, to be nurtured by him, euen in this life, is better then a thousand in any estate of pleasure whatsoeuer:
O, one day in his house, to be nurtured by him, even in this life, is better then a thousand in any estate of pleasure whatsoever:
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To conclude therefore, (with a word or two touching another kinde of oppression) I haue obserued this, that some Protestants haue dealt hardly with, and vncharitably defamed others;
To conclude Therefore, (with a word or two touching Another kind of oppression) I have observed this, that Some Protestants have dealt hardly with, and uncharitably defamed Others;
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euen men of the same religion, and (which aggrauateth their sinne) such as they knew durst not giue them the measure backe againe, which they offered them.
even men of the same Religion, and (which Aggravateth their sin) such as they knew durst not give them the measure back again, which they offered them.
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Now these men afterward falling into the hands of Papists, (men of another disposition, cruell like lyons,
Now these men afterwards falling into the hands of Papists, (men of Another disposition, cruel like lyons,
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and stinging as scorpions) haue been so vnpleasingly and despitefully handled, by the slanderous railings of their Iesuites and Rabshakees, who haue vexed euery veine of their hearts:
and stinging as scorpions) have been so unpleasingly and despitefully handled, by the slanderous railings of their Iesuites and Rabshakeh, who have vexed every vein of their hearts:
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that they would haue bought off the blemishes and scarres with a price if they could, which the pennes and tongues of their enemies haue defiled thē with;
that they would have bought off the blemishes and scars with a price if they could, which the pens and tongues of their enemies have defiled them with;
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sparing neither age, person, gifts, or place.
sparing neither age, person, Gifts, or place.
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And al to teach thē to deale gently with the innocent lambe, if they would auoide the tongues and teeth of woluish aduersaries & lyons.
And all to teach them to deal gently with the innocent lamb, if they would avoid the tongues and teeth of wolvish Adversaries & lyons.
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Now to come to the parable:
Now to come to the parable:
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By the trees seeking a king, was meant, as I said, the Shechemites slipperines and inconstancie, who could not be content with Gods gouernment, gouerning them,
By the trees seeking a King, was meant, as I said, the Shechemites slipperiness and inconstancy, who could not be content with God's government, governing them,
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as he had done, by many, and raising them vp a Iudge in their trouble by other nations, to deliuer them:
as he had done, by many, and raising them up a Judge in their trouble by other Nations, to deliver them:
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but they would yeeld to be gouerned by one and haue king, (euen as sometime after the whole nation of the Iewes did follow them in: 1. Samuel 8.) contrary to that which God had appointed.
but they would yield to be governed by one and have King, (even as sometime After the Whole Nation of the Iewes did follow them in: 1. Samuel 8.) contrary to that which God had appointed.
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Which practise of theirs teacheth vs, that we soone grow wearie of Gods yoke and of his ordinances, by obeying the which yet wee might doe well if wee could see,
Which practice of theirs Teaches us, that we soon grow weary of God's yoke and of his ordinances, by obeying thee which yet we might do well if we could see,
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and loth wee are that God should raigne ouer vs. Indeed we say, and in words seeme to pray otherwise,
and loath we Are that God should Reign over us Indeed we say, and in words seem to pray otherwise,
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as in the second and third petition; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done: but who admitteth it? And no marueile.
as in the second and third petition; Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done: but who admitteth it? And no marvel.
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For flesh is vnruly, and in the most there is no worke of the spirit,
For Flesh is unruly, and in the most there is no work of the Spirit,
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and the operation of it is weake in the best of vs, especially as we goe to worke.
and the operation of it is weak in the best of us, especially as we go to work.
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By meanes whereof, we see how ill it goeth with the most at this day.
By means whereof, we see how ill it Goes with the most At this day.
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For they hauing no more then nature in them, seeke libertie to liue as they list,
For they having no more then nature in them, seek liberty to live as they list,
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and to follow their owne way. From whence arise so many troubles and garboiles to them in their liues;
and to follow their own Way. From whence arise so many Troubles and garboils to them in their lives;
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when yet Gods yoke is the only easie yoke, and vnder the wing of his protection only is peace & safetie.
when yet God's yoke is the only easy yoke, and under the wing of his protection only is peace & safety.
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Looke more hereof in chap. 8. in Gedeons answere to the people offering him the kingdome.
Looke more hereof in chap. 8. in Gedeons answer to the people offering him the Kingdom.
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The other sonnes of Gedeon are compared with Abimelech, as the good trees are with the bramble.
The other Sons of Gideon Are compared with Abimelech, as the good trees Are with the bramble.
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And yet they, who were more excellent then he, would not raigne: much lesse should Abimelech, who was farre lesse worthie, and yet he did.
And yet they, who were more excellent then he, would not Reign: much less should Abimelech, who was Far less worthy, and yet he did.
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By the trees here, and Gedeons other sonnes, who would not raigne, though they mought,
By the trees Here, and Gedeons other Sons, who would not Reign, though they might,
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nor the trees, as the vine, oliue, and figge tree, that would not leaue their state for an higher,
nor the trees, as the vine, olive, and fig tree, that would not leave their state for an higher,
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nor their sweetnes for any other;
nor their sweetness for any other;
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all of vs are taught to keepe compasse, and to frame ourselues willingly to abide in the estate wherein God hath set vs (as indeed the only and best estate for vs) and not to breake out of our range and compasse, to affect that which is not for vs. And as gifts are required thereto, and calling;
all of us Are taught to keep compass, and to frame ourselves willingly to abide in the estate wherein God hath Set us (as indeed the only and best estate for us) and not to break out of our range and compass, to affect that which is not for us And as Gifts Are required thereto, and calling;
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so we should attend thereupon, and imploy our time on that, for which we are fitted:
so we should attend thereupon, and employ our time on that, for which we Are fitted:
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yea and looke to find most sweetnesse therein.
yea and look to find most sweetness therein.
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For as wee are taught to pray for our daily bread, euen that successe and measure of blessing that God seeth best;
For as we Are taught to pray for our daily bred, even that success and measure of blessing that God sees best;
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so that which he sendeth, wee should hold to bee best for vs. A worthy proofe we haue hereof in Dauid, who,
so that which he sends, we should hold to be best for us A worthy proof we have hereof in David, who,
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though he were designed to the kingdome, yet he professeth himself so modest & sober minded, that he looked not at any thing too high for him,
though he were designed to the Kingdom, yet he Professes himself so modest & Sobrium minded, that he looked not At any thing too high for him,
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but possessed his soule in silence and patience.
but possessed his soul in silence and patience.
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Noting by the way, that to auoid this pragmaticall humor and ambition, a man must get an humble hart, much occupied about the wel ordering of his owne affections,
Noting by the Way, that to avoid this pragmatical humour and ambition, a man must get an humble heart, much occupied about the well ordering of his own affections,
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& finding work enough at home.
& finding work enough At home.
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But the most of vs reach at things beyond our compasse, or by our wit, policie and skill, thinke to get all into our net;
But the most of us reach At things beyond our compass, or by our wit, policy and skill, think to get all into our net;
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and meddle with those which we are not trained vp vnto; and so we suffer our gifts to lie a rusting.
and meddle with those which we Are not trained up unto; and so we suffer our Gifts to lie a rusting.
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Yea surely, this is the case of the most; either they will haue all or nothing, though they beg for their labour.
Yea surely, this is the case of the most; either they will have all or nothing, though they beg for their labour.
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Busie bodies many are, the priuat man prying into the Ministers calling, and finding fault with him;
Busy bodies many Are, the private man prying into the Ministers calling, and finding fault with him;
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but blind and vntoward to seeke what is amisse in himselfe:
but blind and untoward to seek what is amiss in himself:
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not vnlike to Absolon, who being a subiect, who should rather haue prayed for grace fit for that estate, forgets himselfe grossely,
not unlike to Absalom, who being a Subject, who should rather have prayed for grace fit for that estate, forgets himself grossly,
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but the true and christian loue is constant, and bringeth foorth much fruite.
but the true and christian love is constant, and brings forth much fruit.
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and pleaseth himselfe to thinke how fit he was for an higher, and what he could doe in his fathers place farre better then hee,
and Pleases himself to think how fit he was for an higher, and what he could do in his Father's place Far better then he,
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and wisheth he were put to the triall, 2. Sam. 15. Whereas, if the foot be vnfit to doe it owne office, much lesse able will it be to bee the head of the bodie:
and wishes he were put to the trial, 2. Sam. 15. Whereas, if the foot be unfit to do it own office, much less able will it be to be the head of the body:
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and, indeed, such as these are euer censuring other in their places and callings, as insufficient, not looking to their owne duties.
and, indeed, such as these Are ever censuring other in their places and callings, as insufficient, not looking to their own duties.
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Let vs leaue (euerie one) this course, and haue euer in mind this answere of the Vine and the other trees;
Let us leave (every one) this course, and have ever in mind this answer of the Vine and the other trees;
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Shall I leaue my sweetnesse, &c. Lest we be as ridiculous as he, who bearing his head aloft in viewing the starres, fell into the ditch,Shall I leave my sweetness, etc. Lest we be as ridiculous as he, who bearing his head aloft in viewing the Stars, fell into the ditch,
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for want of looking (in the meane while) to his owne standing.
for want of looking (in the mean while) to his own standing.
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Rather let vs bee content, though we haue not as wee would, and rush wee not in hast,
Rather let us be content, though we have not as we would, and rush we not in haste,
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and without consideration to places and changes of dealings for aduantage:
and without consideration to places and changes of dealings for advantage:
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but let vs be sure, that we haue the Lord alwaies going before vs, or let vs looke for it, that he will most certainely ioynt vs. Yea let vs count it our chiefe praise, to be faithfull in our owne condition and calling:
but let us be sure, that we have the Lord always going before us, or let us look for it, that he will most Certainly joint us Yea let us count it our chief praise, to be faithful in our own condition and calling:
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and no discredit to bee ignorant and vnfit for anothers, seeing the Lord requires no more of any, thē according to that he hath.
and no discredit to be ignorant and unfit for another's, seeing the Lord requires no more of any, them according to that he hath.
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And yet it is not vnlawful with such respects, in the decay of our trades or such like occupying, to enter vpon some other dealings for our necessary maintenance, (if need so require) and to shun and auoid idlenesse:
And yet it is not unlawful with such respects, in the decay of our trades or such like occupying, to enter upon Some other dealings for our necessary maintenance, (if need so require) and to shun and avoid idleness:
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but let them be such as are fittest for vs, and likest to helpe vs,
but let them be such as Are Fittest for us, and likest to help us,
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but with this prouiso in any wise, that they be not too many, lest wee bee clogged with them,
but with this proviso in any wise, that they be not too many, lest we be clogged with them,
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nor beyond our abilitie, that wee bee not cast behind hand by them.
nor beyond our ability, that we be not cast behind hand by them.
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And so when we are driuen by necessitie, we cannot be charged as many may, I meane these banckrouts,
And so when we Are driven by necessity, we cannot be charged as many may, I mean these banckrouts,
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and such as are weary of their callings, who being discontent with meanenes, aime at great dealings, neuer asking a questiō about their so vnaduized changes how God aloweth therof;
and such as Are weary of their callings, who being discontent with meanness, aim At great dealings, never asking a question about their so unadvised changes how God alloweth thereof;
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and therfore with the trees they lose their sweetnes, (as we see by their answer, they must haue done,
and Therefore with the trees they loose their sweetness, (as we see by their answer, they must have done,
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if they had left their places) yea, they must forgoe it whether will or no,
if they had left their places) yea, they must forgo it whither will or no,
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when they make such changes, and cannot keepe it, although they would full faine. But of this point in part see chap. 8. 23.
when they make such changes, and cannot keep it, although they would full feign. But of this point in part see chap. 8. 23.
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We may further learne here by the answer which is supposed to haue bin made by the trees, to wit, that they did so contentedly rest in that estate of their which God set them in,
We may further Learn Here by the answer which is supposed to have been made by the trees, to wit, that they did so contentedly rest in that estate of their which God Set them in,
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and which pleased him, and was profitable to men, we may learne (I say) by this, that God hath done much for vs, to whom he hath giuen a sweet contentment to rest and abide in our callings,
and which pleased him, and was profitable to men, we may Learn (I say) by this, that God hath done much for us, to whom he hath given a sweet contentment to rest and abide in our callings,
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and to vse them with faithfulnes and diligence. For why? (as I haue said) there are few that do so;
and to use them with faithfulness and diligence. For why? (as I have said) there Are few that do so;
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and beside, we are bound in all things to be thankfull: and also that is one principall part of our welfare.
and beside, we Are bound in all things to be thankful: and also that is one principal part of our welfare.
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But we must take it thus, that first we see, we be receiued into fauor with God,
But we must take it thus, that First we see, we be received into favour with God,
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and then that we labor to be in deed, and to be counted faithful of him, that so we may be put in his seruice,
and then that we labour to be in deed, and to be counted faithful of him, that so we may be put in his service,
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for else neither can we walke in our callings aright, neither find this sweetnesse therein, that I speake of,
for Else neither can we walk in our callings aright, neither find this sweetness therein, that I speak of,
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but a carnall reioycing, so farre as we prosper, and not for that we serue the Lord in them.
but a carnal rejoicing, so Far as we prosper, and not for that we serve the Lord in them.
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But this I enlarge not, being onely an vse of the former doctrine, and mentioned therein.
But this I enlarge not, being only an use of the former Doctrine, and mentioned therein.
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Now whereas it is said of the trees, that they ioyed God and men, wee must know, that the oyle and wine were vsed in the seruice of God in the Tabernacle:
Now whereas it is said of the trees, that they joyed God and men, we must know, that the oil and wine were used in the service of God in the Tabernacle:
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the oyle many waies, as to annoint Kings, Prophets, and Priests, and to burne in the Tabernacle,
the oil many ways, as to anoint Kings, prophets, and Priests, and to burn in the Tabernacle,
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and to be mixed with offerings: and the fruit of them al, were meat or medicine also, and comfort to men.
and to be mixed with offerings: and the fruit of them all, were meat or medicine also, and Comfort to men.
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Herein we must note the goodnesse of God in making euery creature to yeeld such vse and benefit to vs, insomuch as the vnlikest of other are not exempted from doing this seruice to vs, no not the Toade and the Spider, with the like of that kind,
Herein we must note the Goodness of God in making every creature to yield such use and benefit to us, insomuch as the unlikest of other Are not exempted from doing this service to us, no not the Toad and the Spider, with the like of that kind,
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& yet by sin they are become noisome to vs, which before fin cōmitted, were not so.
& yet by since they Are become noisome to us, which before fin committed, were not so.
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This (if we shuld go through the creatures) serues vs to meditate on, to the admiring of Gods kindnes, wisdom and power, seeing euery creature yeeldeth such variety of helpe to vs for our great refreshing and comfort.
This (if we should go through the creatures) serves us to meditate on, to the admiring of God's kindness, Wisdom and power, seeing every creature yields such variety of help to us for our great refreshing and Comfort.
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And yet our ignorāce of many excellent vertues and qualities which lie hid frō vs, in many of them, greatly hindereth vs in this dutie,
And yet our ignorance of many excellent Virtues and qualities which lie hid from us, in many of them, greatly hindereth us in this duty,
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though we see inough to set vs on work thus to occupy our selues about thē.
though we see enough to Set us on work thus to occupy our selves about them.
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The naked and dead earth, as it appeareth in the Winter time, to yeeld to vs,
The naked and dead earth, as it appears in the Winter time, to yield to us,
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and to all liuing creatures here below, food and nourishment, and to case such a beauty into our eyes by the varietie of the furniture of it in the Summer season, Oh what an admirable thing is it? The sunne to giue heate and light daily to cherish the creatures, what a great fauour of God is it,
and to all living creatures Here below, food and nourishment, and to case such a beauty into our eyes by the variety of the furniture of it in the Summer season, O what an admirable thing is it? The sun to give heat and Light daily to cherish the creatures, what a great favour of God is it,
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as common a matter as we make of it? and so we may thinke of the rest.
as Common a matter as we make of it? and so we may think of the rest.
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These are the visible things of God, to make him knowne to vs, who is inuisible.
These Are the visible things of God, to make him known to us, who is invisible.
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The goodly varietie of meates, drinkes and medicines, which hee hath appointed for our refreshing, health,
The goodly variety of Meats, drinks and medicines, which he hath appointed for our refreshing, health,
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and comfort, which not only our owne soile, but also other countries afford to vs;
and Comfort, which not only our own soil, but also other countries afford to us;
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also that he alloweth vs to eate of the fat, and drinke of the sweet, who can thinke of all these,
also that he alloweth us to eat of the fat, and drink of the sweet, who can think of all these,
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but with wondring at the loue of the giuer of them in this his large and free bounty:
but with wondering At the love of the giver of them in this his large and free bounty:
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and especially considering, that wee haue peace, health, and other publike and priuate blessings with them,
and especially considering, that we have peace, health, and other public and private blessings with them,
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as I haue noted chap. 5. And yet who knoweth not, that these serue vs here only in this temporall life? things eternall are of another kind, and farre more excellent.
as I have noted chap. 5. And yet who Knoweth not, that these serve us Here only in this temporal life? things Eternal Are of Another kind, and Far more excellent.
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Yea, and yet that which we see in the creatures, is nothing in comparison of that which should haue been,
Yea, and yet that which we see in the creatures, is nothing in comparison of that which should have been,
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if the sinne of man had not blemished and defaced the first beauty of their creation.
if the sin of man had not blemished and defaced the First beauty of their creation.
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And howsoeuer (in great prouidence) the Lord haue released the curse due vnto them:
And howsoever (in great providence) the Lord have released the curse due unto them:
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yet they come short of that they were, when God saw all was good, and so blessed them.
yet they come short of that they were, when God saw all was good, and so blessed them.
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And all these his creatures for our need and Christian delight, may we enioy, boldly and without feare, who are his redeemed ones by Christ,
And all these his creatures for our need and Christian delight, may we enjoy, boldly and without Fear, who Are his redeemed ones by christ,
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and so restored to the right we had first in them:
and so restored to the right we had First in them:
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and this we may doe with Gods good liking, if we haue learned how to vse them to their kindly ends,
and this we may do with God's good liking, if we have learned how to use them to their kindly ends,
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euen to admire at (in our beholding them) the wisdome, power, and bounty of the Creator;
even to admire At (in our beholding them) the Wisdom, power, and bounty of the Creator;
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gathering from that wee see, proofes of his mercy, prouidence, and loue to vs, in supplying vs with the good things we see not.
gathering from that we see, proofs of his mercy, providence, and love to us, in supplying us with the good things we see not.
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For by these (in part) he would haue vs know him:
For by these (in part) he would have us know him:
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as himselfe said, Doe yee see how the grasse of the field, the Lilies, and other plants are cloathed with beautie in their seasons,
as himself said, Do ye see how the grass of the field, the Lilies, and other plants Are clothed with beauty in their seasons,
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and beautifie the earth with their leaues, flowers, fruites, the colour, the sauour, the abundance of them? Then think (saith he) much more will he furnish you, if you can beleeue it.
and beautify the earth with their leaves, flowers, fruits, the colour, the savour, the abundance of them? Then think (Says he) much more will he furnish you, if you can believe it.
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But further, this wee must take great heed of, lest these things, being neere and sensible to vs, cause such a through vewing,
But further, this we must take great heed of, lest these things, being near and sensible to us, cause such a through viewing,
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and deepe beholding of them, that our affections be snared by them, and held from ascending vp and mounting vp to the Creator:
and deep beholding of them, that our affections be snared by them, and held from ascending up and mounting up to the Creator:
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cursed be that view which causeth them to be loued with the loue of him that made them,
cursed be that view which Causes them to be loved with the love of him that made them,
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and himselfe excluded from the heart of him that enioyeth them.
and himself excluded from the heart of him that Enjoyeth them.
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Lastly, this also is to bee highly regarded, that we quicken vp our selues thereby, to chearefulnesse in his seruice, which is that good and ioyfull hart he speakes of in Deut. 28. breaking out into a sutable fruitfulnesse in duty toward him, who hath enlarged himselfe so greatly to vs. For else,
Lastly, this also is to be highly regarded, that we quicken up our selves thereby, to cheerfulness in his service, which is that good and joyful heart he speaks of in Deuteronomy 28. breaking out into a suitable fruitfulness in duty towards him, who hath enlarged himself so greatly to us For Else,
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when men swimme in blessings, hauing corne, wine and oile, or (as the Israelites had) the milke and hony of Canaan, in all plentie;
when men swim in blessings, having corn, wine and oil, or (as the Israelites had) the milk and honey of Canaan, in all plenty;
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and yet either know not God aright, or if they doe, abuse their liberties, and break out of their bounds;
and yet either know not God aright, or if they do, abuse their Liberties, and break out of their bounds;
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alas, they turne this varietie of Gods bounties and fauors, into accusations against themselues and punishments:
alas, they turn this variety of God's bounties and favors, into accusations against themselves and punishments:
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they find no sweetnesse in them to purpose, while they enioy them, and they hasten also the remoueall of them vnseasonably,
they find no sweetness in them to purpose, while they enjoy them, and they hasten also the removal of them unseasonably,
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and when it shall bee full vnwelcome.
and when it shall be full unwelcome.
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Only the faithfull possesse them here, and are led by them to long after the fruition of him in fulnesse hereafter, who is much more glorious in himselfe, then in them:
Only the faithful possess them Here, and Are led by them to long After the fruition of him in fullness hereafter, who is much more glorious in himself, then in them:
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and in heauen where his honour dwelleth, then here vpon earth, which is but his footstoole.
and in heaven where his honour dwells, then Here upon earth, which is but his footstool.
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By Abimelech and the Bramble, which sought that they were vtterly vnfit for, let vs marke, that where ambition is, it maketh the vnworthy to take vpon them that, which the more worthy will not, but vtterly refuse to doe.
By Abimelech and the Bramble, which sought that they were utterly unfit for, let us mark, that where ambition is, it makes the unworthy to take upon them that, which the more worthy will not, but utterly refuse to do.
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For this cause wee must search our selues better in this point. For want whereof, the most are deadly sicke of this disease, and feele it not.
For this cause we must search our selves better in this point. For want whereof, the most Are deadly sick of this disease, and feel it not.
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It is bred in all by nature to aspire, both in Minister and people.
It is bred in all by nature to aspire, both in Minister and people.
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That which a graue and godly man dares not doe in the Ministery, that euery youth and bold fellow almost dares,
That which a graven and godly man dares not do in the Ministry, that every youth and bold fellow almost dares,
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for his commoditie, thrust himselfe into many preferments, and is not ashamed.
for his commodity, thrust himself into many preferments, and is not ashamed.
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So that which honest and ancient inhabitants abhorre, and flie from, as to contend and quarrell, to iudge others,
So that which honest and ancient inhabitants abhor, and fly from, as to contend and quarrel, to judge Others,
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and puffe vp themselues with a conceit of their gifts, and to thinke other fooles in respect of themselues, that (yet) dare other doe, who in the best things come short and farre behind them.
and puff up themselves with a conceit of their Gifts, and to think other Fools in respect of themselves, that (yet) Dare other do, who in the best things come short and Far behind them.
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The time hath been, when (through a reuerent and high conceit of the worke of the Ministerie (though erroneously and amisse, I must needs say) some men altogether with drew themselues from it,
The time hath been, when (through a reverent and high conceit of the work of the Ministry (though erroneously and amiss, I must needs say) Some men altogether with drew themselves from it,
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as thinking themselues wholly vnworthy of it, and so buried many a talent in the earth.
as thinking themselves wholly unworthy of it, and so buried many a talon in the earth.
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But that was the extremity of modestie:
But that was the extremity of modesty:
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wee complaine in our age of the contrary ouerweening of our selues, and vnder prising of it,
we complain in our age of the contrary overweening of our selves, and under prising of it,
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so that we can easily answer Pauls question [ To these things, who is sufficient? ] by another, who is not sufficient? Indeed,
so that we can Easily answer Paul's question [ To these things, who is sufficient? ] by Another, who is not sufficient? Indeed,
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since mē looked to the benefit, and not to the burden (which so occupieth an honest man, that hee thinks lesse of the other) and enquired rather into the quantitie of it, rather then his owne qualitie and worthinesse:
since men looked to the benefit, and not to the burden (which so occupieth an honest man, that he thinks less of the other) and inquired rather into the quantity of it, rather then his own quality and worthiness:
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while nothing but flourishing in apparrell, iollitie, pleasures, good cheare and booncompanionship is thought to be the complement of the Ministery, the answer (I confesse) is easie,
while nothing but flourishing in apparel, jollity, pleasures, good cheer and booncompanionship is Thought to be the compliment of the Ministry, the answer (I confess) is easy,
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if the liuing be therafter, who is not sufficient for these? But, Oh Bramble!
if the living be thereafter, who is not sufficient for these? But, O Bramble!
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where is thy sweetnesse? do men gather Grapes of thornes, or figges of thistles? doest thou thus teach in season and out of season? is this thy feeding, thy watching, thy planting and watering? Is this to cheare (and not to grieue rather) the heart of God and good men? Oh who shall heale thy barrennes? other barren creatures haue been cured by a miracle or art: where is thy sweetness? do men gather Grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? dost thou thus teach in season and out of season? is this thy feeding, thy watching, thy planting and watering? Is this to cheer (and not to grieve rather) the heart of God and good men? O who shall heal thy Barrenness? other barren creatures have been cured by a miracle or art:
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the wombe, the earth, the waters:
the womb, the earth, the waters:
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and if thou wert an Oliue, a Vine, or Figge-tree, (though not so fruitfull) there were helpe for thee, by cutting, digging, compassing, remoouing;
and if thou Wertenberg an Olive, a Vine, or Fig tree, (though not so fruitful) there were help for thee, by cutting, digging, compassing, removing;
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but being a Bramble, who shall make thee fruitfull? Is it because there is no Oliue in the forrest, that thou exaltest thy selfe? who neither hast oyle of vnderstanding,
but being a Bramble, who shall make thee fruitful? Is it Because there is no Olive in the forest, that thou Exaltest thy self? who neither hast oil of understanding,
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nor oyle of grace (much lesse thy vessell full thereof) that of thy abundance others may be refreshed? Yea, who if thou haddest thy due,
nor oil of grace (much less thy vessel full thereof) that of thy abundance Others may be refreshed? Yea, who if thou Hadst thy due,
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and the Lords forresters, thou shouldest not (I say not) haue place aboue the other trees,
and the lords foresters, thou Shouldst not (I say not) have place above the other trees,
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but not be allowed to stand among them at all. But I conteine my selfe.
but not be allowed to stand among them At all. But I contain my self.
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In this part following of the parable, Iotham denounceth against the men of Shechem and Abimelech, saying:
In this part following of the parable, Jotham Denounceth against the men of Shechem and Abimelech, saying:
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If yee haue done well, in that yee haue done, reioyce: else your ioy shall God breake off:
If ye have done well, in that ye have done, rejoice: Else your joy shall God break off:
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Let vs by this see, that all reioyce in their doings, according to that they are,
Let us by this see, that all rejoice in their doings, according to that they Are,
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whether they be good or bad:
whither they be good or bad:
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nay commandeth vs in all our doings, (as we see Deut. 28. and elsewhere) to wit, that which commeth from well doing, and a good conscience.
nay commands us in all our doings, (as we see Deuteronomy 28. and elsewhere) to wit, that which comes from well doing, and a good conscience.
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But all other ioy is either wicked, as Hamans, Adonijas and Absolons: or vaine, and to be repented of;
But all other joy is either wicked, as Hamans, Adonijas and Absolom: or vain, and to be repented of;
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as the young mans in Eccles. and is a compound of bitter and sweete:
as the young men in Eccles. and is a compound of bitter and sweet:
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but the bitter is durable, the sweete soone vanisheth, when men are merrie, and in their mirth suffer any knowne sinne,
but the bitter is durable, the sweet soon Vanishes, when men Are merry, and in their mirth suffer any known sin,
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or dishonour of God among them, their reioycing is not good;
or dishonour of God among them, their rejoicing is not good;
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but Christs woe meeteth with them, when he saith, Woe be to you that now laugh,
but Christ woe meeteth with them, when he Says, Woe be to you that now laugh,
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for you shall waile and weepe. And when in the common course of our life, we are led by the affection of ioy, which hath no good ground nor warrant, such ioy is euill, for you shall wail and weep. And when in the Common course of our life, we Are led by the affection of joy, which hath no good ground nor warrant, such joy is evil,
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and shall be turned into sorrow and woe.
and shall be turned into sorrow and woe.
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And yet I deny not, but mirth, yea euen naturall mirth in things transitorie and indifferent is allowed, so that it be moderated;
And yet I deny not, but mirth, yea even natural mirth in things transitory and indifferent is allowed, so that it be moderated;
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yea, and especially if it be vsed to nourish spirituall ioy;
yea, and especially if it be used to nourish spiritual joy;
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to which end it is ordained of God, and for the supporting of our greatest infirmities,
to which end it is ordained of God, and for the supporting of our greatest infirmities,
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euen as all other of Gods earthlie benefits are likewise. And by this speech of Iotham, wee gather, that although good and bad meete together,
even as all other of God's earthly benefits Are likewise. And by this speech of Jotham, we gather, that although good and bad meet together,
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and both seeme to be merrie in their seuerall companie; yet there is a greater oddes betwixt them, then a man would imagine.
and both seem to be merry in their several company; yet there is a greater odds betwixt them, then a man would imagine.
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For the vngodly mans mirth is bred in the tongue and countenance, and therefore is controlled by an heauie sad heart, which tels him, that if he considered aright of the matter, hee hath small cause of being merrie,
For the ungodly men mirth is bred in the tongue and countenance, and Therefore is controlled by an heavy sad heart, which tells him, that if he considered aright of the matter, he hath small cause of being merry,
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but to turne his meriments into heauinesse. The godly mans ioy is heartie, entire, sound, and therefore lasteth:
but to turn his merriments into heaviness. The godly men joy is hearty, entire, found, and Therefore lasteth:
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and he cannot checke himselfe iustly, except it be for that he is not so merrie as he ought to be.
and he cannot check himself justly, except it be for that he is not so merry as he ought to be.
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And (as Iotham saith here) the wicked though they reioyce together, yet they adde not each to the other any sound,
And (as Jotham Says Here) the wicked though they rejoice together, yet they add not each to the other any found,
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but onely frothie and deceitfull ioy by their fellowship: the reason is, because the ground of it is societie in euill.
but only frothy and deceitful joy by their fellowship: the reason is, Because the ground of it is society in evil.
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But the godly, as they ioy in secret, both in Gods fauour and their happie estate,
But the godly, as they joy in secret, both in God's favour and their happy estate,
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and in the good duties which they doe, (as appeareth both in their going about them, performing them,
and in the good duties which they do, (as appears both in their going about them, performing them,
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and the fruite of both) so when they meete together, their ioy is encreased and multiplied,
and the fruit of both) so when they meet together, their joy is increased and multiplied,
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Whereas therefore the Christian complaines of much sorrow, within and without, his corrupt affections, his loosenes, his crosses, reproch in the world, bad example, abundance of iniquitie, temptations:
Whereas Therefore the Christian complains of much sorrow, within and without, his corrupt affections, his looseness, his Crosses, reproach in the world, bad Exampl, abundance of iniquity, temptations:
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let such a man know, that euen this sorrow of his, is a good ground of his reioycing, seeing that his sorrow is good.
let such a man know, that even this sorrow of his, is a good ground of his rejoicing, seeing that his sorrow is good.
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He sorroweth for euill to see it so to abound, but his sorrow is not euill.
He sorroweth for evil to see it so to abound, but his sorrow is not evil.
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His conscience still is good, and so long his ioy is warrantable: onely the ill conscience marres this feast of a quiet minded and merrie hearted Christian.
His conscience still is good, and so long his joy is warrantable: only the ill conscience mars this feast of a quiet minded and merry hearted Christian.
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My reioycing is my good conscience, saith the Apostle.
My rejoicing is my good conscience, Says the Apostle.
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But if a good man will doe as a bad man, his ioy is like his.
But if a good man will do as a bad man, his joy is like his.
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As for affliction, if it come vpon him in his innocencie, though it may dampe his outward mirth, especially if he be not fitted for it,
As for affliction, if it come upon him in his innocence, though it may damp his outward mirth, especially if he be not fitted for it,
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yet it takes not ioy from his soule, but it shall returne againe double and treble.
yet it Takes not joy from his soul, but it shall return again double and triple.
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For their names being written in heauen, and they knowing it to be so, no affliction, no nor the greatest malice of Satan can blot them out thence:
For their names being written in heaven, and they knowing it to be so, no affliction, no nor the greatest malice of Satan can blot them out thence:
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and therefore affliction (to the godly) is compared to sowing: now we know sowing is the cause of haruest, wherein is great ioy.
and Therefore affliction (to the godly) is compared to sowing: now we know sowing is the cause of harvest, wherein is great joy.
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Therefore let them beware, lest by their disguising themselues and wounding their consciēce, they cause not to themselues needlesse complainings, feares and sorrowes,
Therefore let them beware, lest by their disguising themselves and wounding their conscience, they cause not to themselves needless complainings, fears and sorrows,
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or halfe ioy in stead of sound, and so doing, they shall not neede to feare that Gods fatherly corrections shall hurt them.
or half joy in stead of found, and so doing, they shall not need to Fear that God's fatherly corrections shall hurt them.
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And if they will see good daies, and liue chearefully, let them looke that out of a good heart, they bring foorth no other but good fruites, to bee reioyced in,
And if they will see good days, and live cheerfully, let them look that out of a good heart, they bring forth no other but good fruits, to be rejoiced in,
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and flee euill of all sorts, yea though the world count them but peazants and meacocks for their so doing.
and flee evil of all sorts, yea though the world count them but peasants and meacocks for their so doing.
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The time shall come when all such iollie fellowes shall ioy as Abimelech and the Shechemites, that is, shall sit downe and put their heads betweene their knees,
The time shall come when all such jolly Fellows shall joy as Abimelech and the Shechemites, that is, shall fit down and put their Heads between their knees,
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for sorrow, shame and miserie, and yet a greater sorrow is behinde.
for sorrow, shame and misery, and yet a greater sorrow is behind.
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Iotham in mentioning his father, saith that he put his life in danger to deliuer the Shechemites: Jotham in mentioning his father, Says that he put his life in danger to deliver the Shechemites:
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and so againe, he requireth of the men of Shechem that they deale accordingly with his posteritie, that is to say, in vprightnes and righteousnes.
and so again, he requires of the men of Shechem that they deal accordingly with his posterity, that is to say, in uprightness and righteousness.
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Wherein he speaketh as the Scripture doth euery where, that men who haue had good measure offered them,
Wherein he speaks as the Scripture does every where, that men who have had good measure offered them,
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when they are most at hearts ease? And in the badder sort it is more manifest:
when they Are most At hearts ease? And in the badder sort it is more manifest:
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and stand vpon their knowledge, ciuilitie and honestie, and much more their profession, should not behaue themselues as others, who walke by example onely of the common sort,
and stand upon their knowledge, civility and honesty, and much more their profession, should not behave themselves as Others, who walk by Exampl only of the Common sort,
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and their own sensualitie and will.
and their own sensuality and will.
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Neither is that any better, that some alleage, that they do as much as law enioyneth them,
Neither is that any better, that Some allege, that they do as much as law enjoineth them,
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when as yet they may be conuicted of palpable iniurie, and vnthankfulnes. For a good man, if there were no law, will be a law to himselfe:
when as yet they may be convicted of palpable injury, and unthankfulness. For a good man, if there were no law, will be a law to himself:
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Oh! how much to be accounted is that faithfulnes, which requites loue with kinde dealing? but it is rare to be found,
Oh! how much to be accounted is that faithfulness, which requites love with kind dealing? but it is rare to be found,
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but yet on the contrarie, that is barbarous to yeeld euill for good, as many doe,
but yet on the contrary, that is barbarous to yield evil for good, as many do,
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and as these men of Shechem are heere charged by Iotham to haue done, when yet wee haue learned, that wee ought to render good for euill.
and as these men of Shechem Are Here charged by Jotham to have done, when yet we have learned, that we ought to render good for evil.
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But I referre the reader to the first and last verses of the 8. Chapter, wherein I haue more at large spoken of this point.
But I refer the reader to the First and last Verses of the 8. Chapter, wherein I have more At large spoken of this point.
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Here in that he foretelleth, that one of them shall destroy another, that is: Abimelech the men of Shechem, and they him, euen as it came to passe;
Here in that he foretelleth, that one of them shall destroy Another, that is: Abimelech the men of Shechem, and they him, even as it Come to pass;
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it may teach vs, that all ill practises and doings shall haue an euill end. The kingdome, on his part was wickedly sought, and on their part as wickedly granted;
it may teach us, that all ill practises and doings shall have an evil end. The Kingdom, on his part was wickedly sought, and on their part as wickedly granted;
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and how could the end be good, the worke being euill, howsoeuer for a time it appeare not? Who were greater or faster knit in consent one with another,
and how could the end be good, the work being evil, howsoever for a time it appear not? Who were greater or faster knit in consent one with Another,
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then Iosephs brethren, about sending and selling him away far from them, where he should neuer trouble them,
then Joseph's brothers, about sending and selling him away Far from them, where he should never trouble them,
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as they counted it, and hoped, any more? But what came of it? were they not after strangled,
as they counted it, and hoped, any more? But what Come of it? were they not After strangled,
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or rather haltered with that they had done? When there arose but a little trouble against them, did they not then crie out and confesse, that their cruell handling of him,
or rather haltered with that they had done? When there arose but a little trouble against them, did they not then cry out and confess, that their cruel handling of him,
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yea and that long after, was the chiefe cause of it?
yea and that long After, was the chief cause of it?
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So, who are neerer ioyned together then theeues? Yet there commeth a time of pealing one another, wherein they cry out, Oh we are vndone!
So, who Are nearer joined together then thieves? Yet there comes a time of pealing one Another, wherein they cry out, O we Are undone!
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woe to vs that euer wee were linked in a confederacie together.
woe to us that ever we were linked in a confederacy together.
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Who greater friends then the wicked that conspire together against goodnesse and good men? but when it is bewraied,
Who greater Friends then the wicked that conspire together against Goodness and good men? but when it is bewrayed,
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and they by a greater, and an ouerruling power are called to a reckoning, what deadly hate is there betwixt them,
and they by a greater, and an overruling power Are called to a reckoning, what deadly hate is there betwixt them,
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And till the Lord giue wisedome to such to suffer their enemies (for so they call the Minister,
And till the Lord give Wisdom to such to suffer their enemies (for so they call the Minister,
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as we reade of Iudas and the wicked Priests? And in shew, where is there greater loue then betwixt these caualering and drunken companions, who (forsooth) will be called the only good fellowes? Doe they not embrace each other as Ioab did Abner, in their armes,
as we read of Iudas and the wicked Priests? And in show, where is there greater love then betwixt these caualering and drunken Sodales, who (forsooth) will be called the only good Fellows? Do they not embrace each other as Ioab did Abner, in their arms,
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when they goe about their pot-companionship? And yet, ere they arise from their ale-bench, one of them stabbeth another,
when they go about their pot-companionship? And yet, ere they arise from their alebench, one of them stabbeth Another,
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as Ioab thrust Abner thorow with his weapon, euen while he embraced him. Call yee this loue? It is diuelish loue then, which brings foorth such fruites.
as Ioab thrust Abner thorough with his weapon, even while he embraced him. Call ye this love? It is devilish love then, which brings forth such fruits.
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Therefore let our beginnings and attempts be alwaies good, yea and well followed also; or else, let vs neuer looke that the end of them shall bee any better:
Therefore let our beginnings and attempts be always good, yea and well followed also; or Else, let us never look that the end of them shall be any better:
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this one thing being excepted, that repentance come in the way, for then it may end well, in that it is repented of:
this one thing being excepted, that Repentance come in the Way, for then it may end well, in that it is repented of:
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but this is not the thing that the vngodly propounded to be the end of their wicked acts,
but this is not the thing that the ungodly propounded to be the end of their wicked acts,
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neither if it were, could they be sure to obtaine it, for it rarely befalleth such.
neither if it were, could they be sure to obtain it, for it rarely befalls such.
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But reade of this point in the 22. verse following, which mentioneth the fulfilling of this prophecie.
But read of this point in the 22. verse following, which mentioneth the fulfilling of this prophecy.
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In this last verse, after the speech of Iotham, it is said that hee fled to hide himselfe for feare of Abimelech. And no marueile though he fled:
In this last verse, After the speech of Jotham, it is said that he fled to hide himself for Fear of Abimelech. And no marvel though he fled:
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for men haue been impatient in hearing rebukes in all ages;
for men have been impatient in hearing rebukes in all ages;
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euen as there may bee no reproofe, either of mens estates or doings, admitted or borne, be they neuer so vnsound or wicked:
even as there may be no reproof, either of men's estates or doings, admitted or born, be they never so unsound or wicked:
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especially by those who are great in the world, for the most part. That of Hoseah the Prophet doth sufficiently testifie it, saying:
especially by those who Are great in the world, for the most part. That of Hosea the Prophet does sufficiently testify it, saying:
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Though by swearing, lying, stealing, adulterie, &c. the land do mourne, yet let no man reprooue another:
Though by swearing, lying, stealing, adultery, etc. the land do mourn, yet let no man reprove Another:
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meaning, that it should bee in vaine. And our Sauiour foresaw this, in willing his Disciples to flee from citie to citie:
meaning, that it should be in vain. And our Saviour foresaw this, in willing his Disciples to flee from City to City:
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noting that men would not beare reproofe, but through the loue of the darknesse they were in, they would hate the light, especially to be reprooued,
noting that men would not bear reproof, but through the love of the darkness they were in, they would hate the Light, especially to be reproved,
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and the messengers of God that were the bringers thereof.
and the messengers of God that were the bringers thereof.
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Reade how Asa, a good man, handled the messenger of God, Hanani the Seer, when hee brought his message from God:
Read how Asa, a good man, handled the Messenger of God, Hanani the Seer, when he brought his message from God:
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he was wroth with him, and put him in prison.
he was wroth with him, and put him in prison.
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Many, who know their owne strength what they are able to doe, because they are of great wealth and authoritie,
Many, who know their own strength what they Are able to do, Because they Are of great wealth and Authority,
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as the Galathians did Paul, for telling them the truth) to wound them:
as the Galatians did Paul, for telling them the truth) to wound them:
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how iustly soeuer they are reproued, will not see that, but pretend that Preachers seeke to bring their necks vnder their girdle, and to dominere ouer them:
how justly soever they Are reproved, will not see that, but pretend that Preachers seek to bring their necks under their girdle, and to dominere over them:
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and that they alleage to be the reason, why they refuse to be reproued by them.
and that they allege to be the reason, why they refuse to be reproved by them.
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But let their consciences tell them, that they feare them not in that respect, they being men of small account in the world:
But let their Consciences tell them, that they Fear them not in that respect, they being men of small account in the world:
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but yet they take occasion to shake off their sermons or priuate companies, vnder that pretence and colour.
but yet they take occasion to shake off their Sermons or private companies, under that pretence and colour.
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But they hope by this meanes, that they may attaine most easily that which they haue sought, and doe desire;
But they hope by this means, that they may attain most Easily that which they have sought, and do desire;
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to wit, that they may more boldly goe forward in their sinnes, while there is no man that shall haue accesse or allowance to tell them thereof.
to wit, that they may more boldly go forward in their Sins, while there is no man that shall have access or allowance to tell them thereof.
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But what followeth such doing, but this;
But what follows such doing, but this;
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that they goe forward in them still, till they ring in euery mans eare, and are in euery mans mouth to be talked of,
that they go forward in them still, till they ring in every men ear, and Are in every men Mouth to be talked of,
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and they also dye after the same manner, that is, without repentance, being bereaued of all their greatnes,
and they also die After the same manner, that is, without Repentance, being bereaved of all their greatness,
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and left helplesse and hopelesse in great basenes and contempt.
and left helpless and hopeless in great baseness and contempt.
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Farre are such off from the estate of the wise, who pray, Let the righteous smite vs, that so we may not fall into the hands of the wicked, to be bought and sold of the vngodly at their pleasure.
far Are such off from the estate of the wise, who pray, Let the righteous smite us, that so we may not fallen into the hands of the wicked, to be bought and sold of the ungodly At their pleasure.
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All the world well nigh sings this note with the wicked people of Anathoth, Preach to vs pleasant things, but let none reproue.
All the world well High sings this note with the wicked people of Anathoth, Preach to us pleasant things, but let none reprove.
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For though there was neuer more neede, yet to that point they are come, that euen base ones will not admit it,
For though there was never more need, yet to that point they Are come, that even base ones will not admit it,
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when yet wee should all suffer the wholesome words of exhortation.
when yet we should all suffer the wholesome words of exhortation.
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The reason why reproofe is so vnwelcom, is, because the worse that men are, the more daintie & iealous they be to be handled roughly,
The reason why reproof is so vnwelcom, is, Because the Worse that men Are, the more dainty & jealous they be to be handled roughly,
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or to be told plainly of their faults, and to be drawne out of them: as wee see the tenderest faces can least endure the nipping weather:
or to be told plainly of their Faults, and to be drawn out of them: as we see the Tenderest faces can least endure the nipping weather:
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and the galled flesh can abide no rubbing.
and the galled Flesh can abide no rubbing.
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For the truth is tart and bitter to them, few can admit it, except it be tempered with some sweetnes of flatterie:
For the truth is tart and bitter to them, few can admit it, except it be tempered with Some sweetness of flattery:
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which though a man know it to be dangerous, and as the vipers sting, killing by ticking:
which though a man know it to be dangerous, and as the vipers sting, killing by ticking:
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yet men had rather be tickled to death, then healed by corrasiues.
yet men had rather be tickled to death, then healed by corrasives.
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We reade of one in historie, who was cured of an impostume by the sword of his enemie, which opened an issue in his flesh, and let out the corruption.
We read of one in history, who was cured of an impostume by the sword of his enemy, which opened an issue in his Flesh, and let out the corruption.
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their owne selfe-loue will nourish such impostumated matter within them, as will breake inwardly (for lack of vent) and destroy them.
their own Self-love will nourish such impostumated matter within them, as will break inwardly (for lack of vent) and destroy them.
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This is an euill spirit in men, that neither they will be innocent, (for then they might walke boldly through the pikes) nor yet abide to bee called to question.
This is an evil Spirit in men, that neither they will be innocent, (for then they might walk boldly through the pikes) nor yet abide to be called to question.
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They will both deserue blame with the formost, and yet (with the forwardest) be reuenged vpon him that shall controle them, They will both deserve blame with the foremost, and yet (with the forwardest) be revenged upon him that shall control them,
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though it bee by Gods commandement. So that, neither Scripture, Minister, no nor God himselfe, may stand vp against them:
though it be by God's Commandment. So that, neither Scripture, Minister, no nor God himself, may stand up against them:
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they are lawlesse and exempted persons.
they Are lawless and exempted Persons.
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But oh man consider, if thine enemie should wish thee a shrewd turne, he could not inuent a greater then this, that thou shouldest want an admonisher to warne thee, by the refusing of whom, thou more hurtest thy selfe, then thy greatest enemie can hurt thee.
But o man Consider, if thine enemy should wish thee a shrewd turn, he could not invent a greater then this, that thou Shouldst want an admonisher to warn thee, by the refusing of whom, thou more hurtest thy self, then thy greatest enemy can hurt thee.
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The Lord threatens it against the Iewes, when hee denounceth the most seuere punishments against them.
The Lord threatens it against the Iewes, when he Denounceth the most severe punishments against them.
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Therefore in that thou maist be reproued, (especially in publike, where no man is priuie to the matter but thy selfe) think it a greater portion,
Therefore in that thou Mayest be reproved, (especially in public, where no man is privy to the matter but thy self) think it a greater portion,
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then many (of farre higher place) enioy, and profit thou (if thou be wise) by it accordingly.
then many (of Far higher place) enjoy, and profit thou (if thou be wise) by it accordingly.
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Some might think that Iotham ranne away, because he said more then he durst stand to:
some might think that Jotham ran away, Because he said more then he durst stand to:
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but we must know, he put his life in Gods hands, and hauing discharged his duty, auoided (as much as he could) the lions mouth & danger, being not bound to put his finger into the fire wilfully:
but we must know, he put his life in God's hands, and having discharged his duty, avoided (as much as he could) the Lions Mouth & danger, being not bound to put his finger into the fire wilfully:
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and yet (as it is like) not afraid thereof, if God had giuen him into his enemies hands,
and yet (as it is like) not afraid thereof, if God had given him into his enemies hands,
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and called him to seale the truth by his blood.
and called him to seal the truth by his blood.
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And therefore, let none condemne such of rashnes or cowardise, who hauing rebuked sinne in such as are boisterous and malicious, shift for themselues,
And Therefore, let none condemn such of rashness or cowardice, who having rebuked sin in such as Are boisterous and malicious, shift for themselves,
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and prouide (as they may) for their owne escape and safetie.
and provide (as they may) for their own escape and safety.
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Rather this condemneth the cruell disposition of them whom they reproue, who when they cannot iustly conuince such of error or slander, rashnes, or the like;
Rather this Condemneth the cruel disposition of them whom they reprove, who when they cannot justly convince such of error or slander, rashness, or the like;
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but haue their owne conscience condemning them for the same offences:
but have their own conscience condemning them for the same offences:
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yet will not suffer those to liue by them in peace, who haue done their duties,
yet will not suffer those to live by them in peace, who have done their duties,
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and discharged their conscience in iustly reprouing.
and discharged their conscience in justly reproving.
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And indeed so short a time had need bee well improoued, while it lasts, for when that time was ouer and past, what heare yee,
And indeed so short a time had need be well improved, while it lasts, for when that time was over and passed, what hear ye,
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How shall such be brought to be conuicted, that so they may relent and amend, who cannot endure to be accused? And it is the mercie of God (considering the spitefull nature of the wicked) that any godly Iotham or Minister of the word may bee suffered to keepe his standing,
How shall such be brought to be convicted, that so they may relent and amend, who cannot endure to be accused? And it is the mercy of God (considering the spiteful nature of the wicked) that any godly Jotham or Minister of the word may be suffered to keep his standing,
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and to awake and admonish the vnruly that hee may be saued:
and to awake and admonish the unruly that he may be saved:
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and is not compelled to flee, and runne away, for feare of his opposites, when hee hath reproued them,
and is not compelled to flee, and run away, for Fear of his opposites, when he hath reproved them,
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although hee hath but told them truth for their good and benefit, and that in a kinde manner.
although he hath but told them truth for their good and benefit, and that in a kind manner.
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If God did not muzzle them, doubtlesse it were as hard for them, as for Iotham, if euery lewd offender might haue his will,
If God did not muzzle them, doubtless it were as hard for them, as for Jotham, if every lewd offender might have his will,
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as in some places, such beare too much sway, and deterre the Minister (being weake and fearefull) from medling, in challenging the sinnes of the place,
as in Some places, such bear too much sway, and deter the Minister (being weak and fearful) from meddling, in challenging the Sins of the place,
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and laying hard against the offenders, when yet God hath charged them streightly to denounce against them.
and laying hard against the offenders, when yet God hath charged them streightly to denounce against them.
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But why doe such hinder the course of their Ministerie? Verily because they themselues may sleepe secure in their sinnes,
But why do such hinder the course of their Ministry? Verily Because they themselves may sleep secure in their Sins,
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as Herod thought to doe, when Iohns mouth was stopped.
as Herod Thought to do, when Iohns Mouth was stopped.
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THE FIFTIE EIGHT SERMON ON THE NINTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE FIFTIE EIGHT SERMON ON THE NINTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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The third part of the Chapter. Vers. 22. So Abimelech raigned three yeeres ouer Israel. 23 And the Lord sent an euill spirit betwixt Abimelech and the men of Shechem,
The third part of the Chapter. Vers. 22. So Abimelech reigned three Years over Israel. 23 And the Lord sent an evil Spirit betwixt Abimelech and the men of Shechem,
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and the men of Shechem brake their promise to Abimelech. and the men of Shechem brake their promise to Abimelech.
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24. That the crueltie toward the seuentie sonnes of Ierubbaal, and their blood might come and be laid vpon Abimelech their brother which had slaine them,
24. That the cruelty towards the seuentie Sons of Jerubbaal, and their blood might come and be laid upon Abimelech their brother which had slain them,
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and vpon the men of Shechem who had aided him to kill his brethren. and upon the men of Shechem who had aided him to kill his brothers.
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25. So the men of Shechem set men to waite for him in the tops of the mountaines:
25. So the men of Shechem Set men to wait for him in the tops of the Mountains:
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who robbed all that passed that way by them, and it was told Abimelech. who robbed all that passed that Way by them, and it was told Abimelech.
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NOw it followeth in this third part of the chapter, how both Abimelech and the men of Shechem were destroyed;
NOw it follows in this third part of the chapter, how both Abimelech and the men of Shechem were destroyed;
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with the occasions and meanes thereof, which were two: first the discord betwixt them and dissension:
with the occasions and means thereof, which were two: First the discord betwixt them and dissension:
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secondly open warre both which made way thereunto. These are to the 42. verse: and the destroying one the other to the end of the chapter.
secondly open war both which made Way thereunto. These Are to the 42. verse: and the destroying one the other to the end of the chapter.
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For the first, it is said that the Lord sent an euill spirit betwixt them,
For the First, it is said that the Lord sent an evil Spirit betwixt them,
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euen this, that their folly, nay their shame and madnesse, was manifested and spoken of in all places.
even this, that their folly, nay their shame and madness, was manifested and spoken of in all places.
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euen the spirit of Satan, and therefore there must needs be discord betwixt them, as in these verses appeares, to the 26. And being thus at dissension, they were prouoked to fight, till each slew other, as I haue said.
even the Spirit of Satan, and Therefore there must needs be discord betwixt them, as in these Verses appears, to the 26. And being thus At dissension, they were provoked to fight, till each slew other, as I have said.
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But before I enter into, and lay open these things, this is to be considered, first, that is said here, that Abimelech ruled ouer Israel three yeres.
But before I enter into, and lay open these things, this is to be considered, First, that is said Here, that Abimelech ruled over Israel three Years.
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Which words are a preparatiue to that which followeth: for thus they are to be taken;
Which words Are a preparative to that which follows: for thus they Are to be taken;
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that after these words of Iotham, thus vttered, Abimelech raigned three yeeres notwithstanding, and the men of Shechem and he made a shift to hold together so long.
that After these words of Jotham, thus uttered, Abimelech reigned three Years notwithstanding, and the men of Shechem and he made a shift to hold together so long.
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All which while a man would haue thought Iotham his parable had been but a dreame and delusion:
All which while a man would have Thought Jotham his parable had been but a dream and delusion:
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But when three yeeres (a short time to speake of for a King to enioy his crowne) were come about,
But when three Years (a short time to speak of for a King to enjoy his crown) were come about,
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then the Lords threat began to take effect, (for how should it be otherwise?) though a little while it were deferred? Now if the time had been long, men might easily haue forgotten Iotham, but being within three yeeres thus fulfilled, who might not remember the prophecie,
then the lords threat began to take Effect, (for how should it be otherwise?) though a little while it were deferred? Now if the time had been long, men might Easily have forgotten Jotham, but being within three Years thus fulfilled, who might not Remember the prophecy,
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and note the accomplishment thereof? Thus the Lord will haue his iudgements cease vpon his enemies:
and note the accomplishment thereof? Thus the Lord will have his Judgments cease upon his enemies:
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so that they who see them, may say, This is no casuall mischance which hath befallen them,
so that they who see them, may say, This is no casual mischance which hath befallen them,
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but the hand of God pursuing them manifestly, for such or such a transgression.
but the hand of God pursuing them manifestly, for such or such a Transgression.
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It is not said, that hee was Iudge ouer Israel, for they were raised vp by God,
It is not said, that he was Judge over Israel, for they were raised up by God,
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but hee ruled and vsurped, as Tyrants vse to doe.
but he ruled and usurped, as Tyrants use to do.
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And to begin first with his prosperity in that God gaue him this short time to inioy his desire,
And to begin First with his Prosperity in that God gave him this short time to enjoy his desire,
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and to dominere as he did, it is to teach vs, that he doth for some little time, giue wicked men their longed for desires;
and to dominere as he did, it is to teach us, that he does for Some little time, give wicked men their longed for Desires;
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and yet not for that he applaudeth them therein, but that they may haue time to repent,
and yet not for that he applaudeth them therein, but that they may have time to Repent,
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and to bethinke themselues what they haue done, and how they haue gone to worke, and how many waies they haue prouoked God;
and to bethink themselves what they have done, and how they have gone to work, and how many ways they have provoked God;
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and that if they refuse so to do, they may see that they be iustly reiected,
and that if they refuse so to do, they may see that they be justly rejected,
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and that God had no pleasure in them, in their greatest florish.
and that God had no pleasure in them, in their greatest flourish.
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Zimry and Cozby, Chorah and Haman, with the Rich man in the Gospell, and others many, a short time they had to worke,Zimri and Cozbi, Korah and Haman, with the Rich man in the Gospel, and Others many, a short time they had to work,
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and accomplish their desires, and take their pleasure, and enioy the lust of their hearts.
and accomplish their Desires, and take their pleasure, and enjoy the lust of their hearts.
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Neither should their reproch and downefall haue been so notable, if they had not proudly passed their bounds,
Neither should their reproach and downfall have been so notable, if they had not proudly passed their bounds,
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and carried themselues too loftily before. Many waies, wee see, God hath to destroy such.
and carried themselves too loftily before. Many ways, we see, God hath to destroy such.
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Sometime he suffers them not to plant themselues at all, but crosses them in the enterprise,
Sometime he suffers them not to plant themselves At all, but Crosses them in the enterprise,
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as Absolon and Adonija: sometimes hee suffers them to take deepe roote, and giues them a long time,
as Absalom and Adonijah: sometime he suffers them to take deep root, and gives them a long time,
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but it is with much vexation and vnsetling;
but it is with much vexation and unsettling;
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as Pharao and Ahab. And otherwhiles he lets them flourish but a short time, and puls them vp ere they bee halfe rooted,
as Pharaoh and Ahab. And otherwhiles he lets them flourish but a short time, and puls them up ere they be half rooted,
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as this Abimelech. Whether he keepes them from attaining that which they seeke, or keepes them vnder,
as this Abimelech. Whither he keeps them from attaining that which they seek, or keeps them under,
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or plucks them vp againe, let them learne by them all, that he is wise,
or plucks them up again, let them Learn by them all, that he is wise,
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and knowes how to handle them, and to shelter his owne from the annoyance of them.
and knows how to handle them, and to shelter his own from the annoyance of them.
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Dauid, Psal. 37. speaking of this third sort of flourishers, whom he compares to the greene Bay tree, (which though it be barren, David, Psalm 37. speaking of this third sort of flourishers, whom he compares to the green Bay tree, (which though it be barren,
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yet keepes the colour both Winter and Sommer) addeth this, that they are suddenly and horribly consumed:
yet keeps the colour both Winter and Summer) adds this, that they Are suddenly and horribly consumed:
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and it is the argument of many Psalmes, and the summe of that which Iobs friends so much insist vpon, (though they apply it preposterously) That the happinesse of the wicked is short.
and it is the argument of many Psalms, and the sum of that which Jobs Friends so much insist upon, (though they apply it preposterously) That the happiness of the wicked is short.
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So that wee must not wonder if they plie their worke apace, and take the vttermost of their libertie:
So that we must not wonder if they ply their work apace, and take the uttermost of their liberty:
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for the diuell teacheth them so to doe; who rageth the more violently, knowing he is tied by a shorttether.
for the Devil Teaches them so to do; who rages the more violently, knowing he is tied by a shorttether.
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Doubtlesse their shortiolitie, is the vantage of the Church, which hath many a breathings betwixt whiles, by their discontinuance:
Doubtless their shortiolitie, is the vantage of the Church, which hath many a breathings betwixt while, by their discontinuance:
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euen as wee see Sushans perplexitie vnder Hamans malice, was turned into ioy, in his ruine.
even as we see Sushans perplexity under Hamans malice, was turned into joy, in his ruin.
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Naturall Philosophers obserue, that the creatures which are most noisome and hurtfull, are some way or other so restrained (either by paucity, short life,
Natural Philosophers observe, that the creatures which Are most noisome and hurtful, Are Some Way or other so restrained (either by paucity, short life,
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or the like) that they cannot doe the harme they would.
or the like) that they cannot do the harm they would.
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But if God did not restraine men as wel as beasts, they would waxe more monstrous.
But if God did not restrain men as well as beasts, they would wax more monstrous.
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And be we wise, though the world bee set on wilfulnesse, and mischiefe, let not our teeth water after their dainties:
And be we wise, though the world be Set on wilfulness, and mischief, let not our teeth water After their dainties:
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the best whereof is a short flourishing, to tickle fooles with a desire of the like;
the best whereof is a short flourishing, to tickle Fools with a desire of the like;
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but they see not their day comming, which vet is at hand, like a whirle-wind and tempest to scatter their pleasures and glory;
but they see not their day coming, which vet is At hand, like a whirlwind and tempest to scatter their pleasures and glory;
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which painted estate of theirs, all may see to be farre from the grace which the Lord wisheth to his people,
which painted estate of theirs, all may see to be Far from the grace which the Lord wishes to his people,
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when he saith, Oh, that they were wise to consider their end. And yet the worst end of the other is not seene.
when he Says, O, that they were wise to Consider their end. And yet the worst end of the other is not seen.
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And Gods mercy is great in cutting them off so soone:
And God's mercy is great in cutting them off so soon:
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who else should liue with them, besides the preuenting of much iniquitie, which would make their account heauier.
who Else should live with them, beside the preventing of much iniquity, which would make their account Heavier.
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For all this, one followes the steppes of another, and the child, when he comes into his fathers place, beginneth not at first, to weigh the shortnesse of his life,
For all this, one follows the steps of Another, and the child, when he comes into his Father's place, begins not At First, to weigh the shortness of his life,
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how soone he shall be, as his father is, that is, cut off from al, that so he might apply his heart to wisdome,
how soon he shall be, as his father is, that is, Cut off from all, that so he might apply his heart to Wisdom,
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but taketh possession of his place, as if he were riuited into it for perpetuity, and will not so much as thinke of any change or remouall from thence. But to goe forward:
but Takes possession of his place, as if he were riuited into it for perpetuity, and will not so much as think of any change or removal from thence. But to go forward:
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this euill spirit that was sent betwixt them, being the first occasion of their ouerthrow, was the diuell;
this evil Spirit that was sent betwixt them, being the First occasion of their overthrow, was the Devil;
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by whose malice and subtiltie, ill will and hatred were kindled betwixt them, yea and inflamed:
by whose malice and subtlety, ill will and hatred were kindled betwixt them, yea and inflamed:
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and this, with the breaking their promise, doth shew vs clearely, that the league and friendship of the wicked is soone broken off:
and this, with the breaking their promise, does show us clearly, that the league and friendship of the wicked is soon broken off:
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For why? it hath no good ground.
For why? it hath no good ground.
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And although there be some outward things which vphold it, as hope of profit, pleasure, preferment,
And although there be Some outward things which uphold it, as hope of profit, pleasure, preferment,
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and the seruing one of anothers turne;
and the serving one of another's turn;
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although (I say) these and such like, patch vp an agreement betwixt them for a while,
although (I say) these and such like, patch up an agreement betwixt them for a while,
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yet their hearts are inconstant, and many things fall out to breed alienation of affection one from another,
yet their hearts Are inconstant, and many things fallen out to breed alienation of affection one from Another,
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and a pritch is soone taken, many conceits arise, and reports are carried betwixt them, and who can reckon vp all:
and a pritch is soon taken, many conceits arise, and reports Are carried betwixt them, and who can reckon up all:
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And yet if there were no other cause hereof, (as yet there is, for they daube vp their friendship with vntempered morter, which falleth away) this were inough that is spoken of here, that God can send an ill spirit betwixt them,
And yet if there were no other cause hereof, (as yet there is, for they daub up their friendship with untempered mortar, which falls away) this were enough that is spoken of Here, that God can send an ill Spirit betwixt them,
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euen then, when they are most strongly combined and knit together: and cause them to breake their promise one to another, and iarre and disagree.
even then, when they Are most strongly combined and knit together: and cause them to break their promise one to Another, and jar and disagree.
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And although it bee a great reproch to them, that their contentions should break out and be knowne, (as if both consent together to smite the righteous) and therefore in wicked policie they doe what they can, to hide them;
And although it be a great reproach to them, that their contentions should break out and be known, (as if both consent together to smite the righteous) and Therefore in wicked policy they do what they can, to hide them;
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yet otherwise they are diuided, and strongly incensed one against the other, which also breaketh out sometime,
yet otherwise they Are divided, and strongly incensed one against the other, which also breaks out sometime,
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and so confirmeth this truth, that though they seemed to be glued in friendship and familiaritie together,
and so confirmeth this truth, that though they seemed to be glued in friendship and familiarity together,
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and make men belieue, that their loue is firme, yet their league is rotten, and they grow to bee at defiance one with the other,
and make men believe, that their love is firm, yet their league is rotten, and they grow to be At defiance one with the other,
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and that oft times betwixt themselues secretly, before it breake foorth in the sight of men.
and that oft times betwixt themselves secretly, before it break forth in the sighed of men.
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The vse whereof is, that we make no such wicked and cursed leagues.
The use whereof is, that we make no such wicked and cursed leagues.
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Secondly, that we account no otherwise of them where they be made, but as of the Spiders web, soone swept downe: Secondly, that we account no otherwise of them where they be made, but as of the Spiders web, soon swept down:
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and thirdly, praise God highlie when wee see them broken.
and Thirdly, praise God highly when we see them broken.
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For that turneth to the great benefit of the Church, and the diuers members of it:
For that turns to the great benefit of the Church, and the diverse members of it:
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as we reade that the diuision of the Pharisies and Sadduces turned to Pauls deliuerance from their rage.
as we read that the division of the Pharisees and Sadducees turned to Paul's deliverance from their rage.
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But let the godly continue their league, that their loue may be strong, as a threefold cord, that is not easily broken.
But let the godly continue their league, that their love may be strong, as a threefold cord, that is not Easily broken.
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Neither let them neglect their mutuall examples to profit thereby;
Neither let them neglect their mutual Examples to profit thereby;
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but rather be ashamed that heauen should not tie them together faster, then hell tieth the vngodly:
but rather be ashamed that heaven should not tie them together faster, then hell tieth the ungodly:
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yea, let them bee ashamed (I say) that euen the smallest trifle and a very conceit of one against another, is enough to estrange them,
yea, let them be ashamed (I say) that even the Smallest trifle and a very conceit of one against Another, is enough to estrange them,
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as it too often falleth out, and to set them at defiance betwixt themselues, till the wicked laugh them and their profession to scorne:
as it too often falls out, and to Set them At defiance betwixt themselves, till the wicked laugh them and their profession to scorn:
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whereas these cursed leagues of the malignant hold sometime longer, though they be bound together with rotten threads, through wicked policie, which out reneweth them, (except the Lord disioyne and separate them) especially if their concord and agreement be in opposing the innocent.
whereas these cursed leagues of the malignant hold sometime longer, though they be bound together with rotten threads, through wicked policy, which out Reneweth them, (except the Lord disjoin and separate them) especially if their concord and agreement be in opposing the innocent.
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And seeing God curseth and scatters these combinations of the wicked, as fast as they vnite and strengthen themselues,
And seeing God Curseth and scatters these combinations of the wicked, as fast as they unite and strengthen themselves,
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as Psalm. 2. saying of them as Iacoh did of Simeon and Leui, Cursed be their rage, cursed be their counsell:
as Psalm. 2. saying of them as Jacob did of Simeon and Levi, Cursed be their rage, cursed be their counsel:
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let not the godly so much feare their bandings, and fast knittings of themselues together, as looke patiently till this curse, as a moth, consume them.
let not the godly so much Fear their bandings, and fast knittings of themselves together, as look patiently till this curse, as a moth, consume them.
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Iehoshaphat, 2. Chron. 20. seeing Moab, Ammon and Seir confederate to destroy him, feared at the first: Jehoshaphat, 2. Chronicles 20. seeing Moab, Ammon and Seir confederate to destroy him, feared At the First:
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but when he saw the sword of each against other, till they had made a riddance of all, he was comforted;
but when he saw the sword of each against other, till they had made a riddance of all, he was comforted;
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euen as that mysterie of the late matchlesse treason, with what deepe secrecie was it carried,
even as that mystery of the late matchless treason, with what deep secrecy was it carried,
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who are quailed in their crosses, and held downe by them from much euill:
who Are quailed in their Crosses, and held down by them from much evil:
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how strongly complotted, how firmely were the agents thereof vnited? euen as firmely as oth, vow and the Sacrament (abused) might knit them:
how strongly complotted, how firmly were the agents thereof united? even as firmly as oath, Voelli and the Sacrament (abused) might knit them:
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but the Lord (blessed for euer by his name) sent a spirit of diuision betweene them, they were detected and discouered by each other.
but the Lord (blessed for ever by his name) sent a Spirit of division between them, they were detected and discovered by each other.
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And in that it is said, that the Lord sent this euill spirit betwixt them, wee may note, that though God be not the author of euill (as some would (perhaps) be too ready to gather) yet that sinne which is in the wicked, hidden in their hearts,
And in that it is said, that the Lord sent this evil Spirit betwixt them, we may note, that though God be not the author of evil (as Some would (perhaps) be too ready to gather) yet that sin which is in the wicked, hidden in their hearts,
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and neuer so secret, he bringeth forth at his pleasure, and lets it breake out at his commandement, ruling, and ouer-ruling the same.
and never so secret, he brings forth At his pleasure, and lets it break out At his Commandment, ruling, and overruling the same.
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And they that nourish it in themselues, and doe not giue it a vent by repentance, may euer iustly feare,
And they that nourish it in themselves, and do not give it a vent by Repentance, may ever justly Fear,
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and doe sometime too truly find, that as water pent in, breakes out violently in some place or other:
and do sometime too truly find, that as water penned in, breaks out violently in Some place or other:
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euen so the sinne that is intertained in mens hearts, shall one time or other breake out, to their shame in their liues.
even so the sin that is entertained in men's hearts, shall one time or other break out, to their shame in their lives.
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But as the stinke of the dunghill riseth not from the Sunne, no more (assure we our selues) doth sinne proceed from God.
But as the stink of the dunghill Riseth not from the Sun, no more (assure we our selves) does sin proceed from God.
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Also by this diuision betwixt them, we may note, that when God suffers diuision among the wicked,
Also by this division betwixt them, we may note, that when God suffers division among the wicked,
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or an euill spirit any way to leade them, it is to punish their leaud fellowship,
or an evil Spirit any Way to lead them, it is to Punish their lewd fellowship,
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and to reuenge the sinne of both parts, and to make each the others executioner.
and to revenge the sin of both parts, and to make each the Others executioner.
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And yet, Oh what a sweet libertie it is thought to be, to inioy fellowship with such? We see that the thatcht houses which stand close together,
And yet, O what a sweet liberty it is Thought to be, to enjoy fellowship with such? We see that the thatched houses which stand close together,
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though they fence each other from the violence of weather for a time, yet if one be on fire, it serueth but to hasten the consumption of the other.
though they fence each other from the violence of weather for a time, yet if one be on fire, it serveth but to hasten the consumption of the other.
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And so there is no knot so wickedly knit betwixt men, but (while it lasteth) it bringeth (I grant) some benefit to the confederates:
And so there is no knot so wickedly knit betwixt men, but (while it lasteth) it brings (I grant) Some benefit to the confederates:
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but when once the Lord hath dissolued the band, their greatest vnion turnes to the most deadly enmitie that can be,
but when once the Lord hath dissolved the band, their greatest Union turns to the most deadly enmity that can be,
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and is as the diuision of brethren, stronger then the brasen barres of a palace or citie gates.
and is as the division of brothers, Stronger then the brazen bars of a palace or City gates.
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And first, grudges secretly being conceiued, they are nourished by iealousies and suspitions exasperated by daily iniuries, till they breake out into hatred, and end in extremitie. These things are commonly seene:
And First, grudges secretly being conceived, they Are nourished by jealousy's and suspicions exasperated by daily injuries, till they break out into hatred, and end in extremity. These things Are commonly seen:
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but who beholdeth Gods iustice therein? or is thereby flayted and feared from hauing any thing to doe with such? or made wise to lay a better foundation of their amity and friendship?
but who beholdeth God's Justice therein? or is thereby flayted and feared from having any thing to do with such? or made wise to lay a better Foundation of their amity and friendship?
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Furthermore, by this, that God would haue the blood of the innocent sonnes of Gedeon reuenged vpon Abimelech and the men of Shechem, hee teacheth vs, that hee will reuenge the innocents cause,
Furthermore, by this, that God would have the blood of the innocent Sons of Gideon revenged upon Abimelech and the men of Shechem, he Teaches us, that he will revenge the Innocents cause,
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and so he made the blood of Abel cry out for vengeance. The Lord will blesse them that blesse his, and curse them that curse his.
and so he made the blood of Abel cry out for vengeance. The Lord will bless them that bless his, and curse them that curse his.
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And the greater the persons are, and the wrong that is done to them, the more God will pay them home, who are guiltie of transgression and spite against them.
And the greater the Persons Are, and the wrong that is done to them, the more God will pay them home, who Are guilty of Transgression and spite against them.
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As when the Lords annointed are stricken at, as lawfull Kings, and Gods faithfull ministers; for which cause he saith, Touch not mine annointed, and doe my Prophets no harme.
As when the lords anointed Are stricken At, as lawful Kings, and God's faithful Ministers; for which cause he Says, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.
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Therefore those runnagate Iesuites, that roote out and kil Christian Princes, and subuert kingdomes, so farre as in them lieth, hath the Lord branded with a mark of perpetual infamy, Therefore those runagate Iesuites, that root out and kill Christian Princes, and subvert kingdoms, so Far as in them lies, hath the Lord branded with a mark of perpetual infamy,
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and of his iust displeasure, at the gallowes; though they being brazen faced, and hard-hearted, cannot by any meanes be brought to repentance.
and of his just displeasure, At the gallows; though they being brazen faced, and hardhearted, cannot by any means be brought to Repentance.
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Iudas hath left behind him a sufficient testimony of the wofull estate of those that hurt the innocent, his words are these, out of despaire, and a perplexed conscience;Iudas hath left behind him a sufficient testimony of the woeful estate of those that hurt the innocent, his words Are these, out of despair, and a perplexed conscience;
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I haue sinned in betraying the innocent blood. Therefore he that seeth so many to studie to hurt such as would liue in peace by them, by murthering, by robbing, I have sinned in betraying the innocent blood. Therefore he that sees so many to study to hurt such as would live in peace by them, by murdering, by robbing,
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or oppressing, and vexing the being harmelesse, what doe they, but cause talke euery where to goe of the Lords threats of reuenging them,
or oppressing, and vexing the being harmless, what do they, but cause talk every where to go of the lords Treats of revenging them,
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and bring them also most certainely vpon their owne heads, that I say no more. But of this point I haue elsewhere entreated.
and bring them also most Certainly upon their own Heads, that I say no more. But of this point I have elsewhere entreated.
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Also, in that it is said, that the men of Shechem did strengthen Abimelechs hand, by giuing money to hire base fellowes to kill his brethren;
Also, in that it is said, that the men of Shechem did strengthen Abimelechs hand, by giving money to hire base Fellows to kill his brothers;
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in that, I say, that such as liued in the citie, and should haue helped to settle,
in that, I say, that such as lived in the City, and should have helped to settle,
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and see good order kept, yet were such euill men, euen incouragers and furtherers vnto murther:
and see good order kept, yet were such evil men, even encouragers and furtherers unto murder:
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we see, that there are in cities, and townes, oft-times, vile persons couered with the vizor of honest citizens and inhabitants.
we see, that there Are in cities, and Towns, ofttimes, vile Persons covered with the vizor of honest Citizens and inhabitants.
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For in no worse account many goe, who bearing office to punish and beate downe disordered persons and disturbers, are yet themselues as bad and noisome as any other.
For in no Worse account many go, who bearing office to Punish and beat down disordered Persons and disturbers, Are yet themselves as bad and noisome as any other.
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Which admonisheth all such, as liue ciuilly in townes, to search themselues, that they may bee found faithfull also,
Which Admonisheth all such, as live civilly in Towns, to search themselves, that they may be found faithful also,
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and that they rest not in the opinion, that is conceiued of them for the place that they are in;
and that they rest not in the opinion, that is conceived of them for the place that they Are in;
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who, as we see in these, may be farre worse then the base ofskourings, which fall into their hands to be punished:
who, as we see in these, may be Far Worse then the base ofskourings, which fallen into their hands to be punished:
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but if they keepe from open staines, yet another thing is to bee looked for in them, to wit, that their hearts be good also.
but if they keep from open stains, yet Another thing is to be looked for in them, to wit, that their hearts be good also.
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But of this point I will not here repeate the same things which I handled before.
But of this point I will not Here repeat the same things which I handled before.
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This dissention was so hot betwixt them, that it brake into ciuill warre, by meanes whereof, none could passe in safetie.
This dissension was so hight betwixt them, that it brake into civil war, by means whereof, none could pass in safety.
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And wee cannot be ignorant, how dangerous those times be.
And we cannot be ignorant, how dangerous those times be.
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But by this we may see, what troubles and dangers (as robbing one another in the high way) one vile person,
But by this we may see, what Troubles and dangers (as robbing one Another in the high Way) one vile person,
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or a few, may raise vp: who may be fitly compared to a firebrand cast into a barne of corne:
or a few, may raise up: who may be fitly compared to a firebrand cast into a bairn of corn:
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euen such mischiefe wrought this Abimelech. Such a one was Absolom, and those caitiffes who slew the two French Kings:
even such mischief wrought this Abimelech. Such a one was Absalom, and those caitiffs who slew the two French Kings:
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and the same may be said of the Authors of the Gun-powder-treason. No torture can be too great for such.
and the same may be said of the Authors of the Gunpowder treason. No torture can be too great for such.
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Such desperate persons and diuellish should bee cut off at first, when they bee found out,
Such desperate Persons and devilish should be Cut off At First, when they be found out,
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and not suffered to liue to doe greater mischiefe.
and not suffered to live to do greater mischief.
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Touching the benefit of peace, and the like publike blessings, see chap. 5. and else where in this history.
Touching the benefit of peace, and the like public blessings, see chap. 5. and Else where in this history.
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Vers. 26. Then Gaal, the sonne of Ebed came with his brethren, and they went to Shechem,
Vers. 26. Then Gaal, the son of Ebbed Come with his brothers, and they went to Shechem,
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and the men of Shechem put their confidence in him. and the men of Shechem put their confidence in him.
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27. And therefore they went into the field, and gathered in their grapes, and trod them and made merry,
27. And Therefore they went into the field, and gathered in their grapes, and trod them and made merry,
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and went into the house of their gods, and did eate and drinke, and cursed Abimelech. and went into the house of their God's, and did eat and drink, and cursed Abimelech.
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28. Then Gaal, the sonne of Ebed said, Who is Abimelech? And who is Shechem, that we should serue him? is hee not the sonne of Ierubbaal,
28. Then Gaal, the son of Ebbed said, Who is Abimelech? And who is Shechem, that we should serve him? is he not the son of Jerubbaal,
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and Zebul is his officer? Serue rather the men of Hamor, the father of Shechem,
and Zebul is his officer? Serve rather the men of Hamor, the father of Shechem,
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for why should wee serue him? for why should we serve him?
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29. Now would to God this people were vnder my hand, then would I put away Abimelech;
29. Now would to God this people were under my hand, then would I put away Abimelech;
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and he said to Abimelech, encrease thine army and come out. OF the first occasion of Abimelechs and the Shechemites destroying one another: and he said to Abimelech, increase thine army and come out. OF the First occasion of Abimelechs and the Shechemites destroying one Another:
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the next occasion of the mischiefes that followed, is here set downe, namely this;
the next occasion of the mischiefs that followed, is Here Set down, namely this;
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So the Prophet Dauid crieth out, saying: Trust not in earthly Princes, who cannot saue others, nor themselues.
So the Prophet David cries out, saying: Trust not in earthly Princes, who cannot save Others, nor themselves.
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that they being thus incensed, one against the other, they fall to open warre, and to set it forward, there came in the way one Gaal, and the men of Shechem hired him for their Captaine to be for them against Abimelech. And by his helpe they went out,
that they being thus incensed, one against the other, they fallen to open war, and to Set it forward, there Come in the Way one Gaal, and the men of Shechem hired him for their Captain to be for them against Abimelech. And by his help they went out,
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and gathered their grapes, which otherwise they durst not haue done, and made merry, and cursed Abimelech. And that boaster Gaal hardned them against him, affirming Thrasonically, that he would put him downe.
and gathered their grapes, which otherwise they durst not have done, and made merry, and cursed Abimelech. And that boaster Gaal hardened them against him, affirming Thasonically, that he would put him down.
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If the men of Shechem knew him not, as the Scripture sets not downe from whence he came, but his behauiour bewraied him.
If the men of Shechem knew him not, as the Scripture sets not down from whence he Come, but his behaviour bewrayed him.
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If (I say) they knew him not, they did foolishly, to receiue and rest vpon him, being a stranger, though a boaster:
If (I say) they knew him not, they did foolishly, to receive and rest upon him, being a stranger, though a boaster:
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and if they did know him, what madnesse was it, to take and trust in him,
and if they did know him, what madness was it, to take and trust in him,
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though a stranger, yet a boaster? But howsoeuer their sinne was great, in their intertaining of him,
though a stranger, yet a boaster? But howsoever their sin was great, in their entertaining of him,
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yet indeed, it was of and by God (who hereby hastned their destruction) that they should light vpon such a Captaine;
yet indeed, it was of and by God (who hereby hastened their destruction) that they should Light upon such a Captain;
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themselues being such souldiers, they might well goe together;
themselves being such Soldiers, they might well go together;
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and no wonder, if boasters and the ambitious so easily accorded, although if they had not been giuen vp to themselues, they would not haue trusted to him.
and no wonder, if boaster's and the ambitious so Easily accorded, although if they had not been given up to themselves, they would not have trusted to him.
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Thus the men of Shechem prouided for themselues, and how Abimelech did the like, it followes after.
Thus the men of Shechem provided for themselves, and how Abimelech did the like, it follows After.
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And as the doing of the men of Shechem was foolish, dangerous, and (as it prooued) their ouerthrow;
And as the doing of the men of Shechem was foolish, dangerous, and (as it proved) their overthrow;
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so it giueth warning to them that can receiue it, to beware of resting vpon all rotten holds, and broken staues.
so it gives warning to them that can receive it, to beware of resting upon all rotten holds, and broken staves.
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Of which sort there are many, with which, men are deceiued as grossely, as they of Shechem were by this their folly, to cast all their welfare vpon a boaster.
Of which sort there Are many, with which, men Are deceived as grossly, as they of Shechem were by this their folly, to cast all their welfare upon a boaster.
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The Psalmist mentioneth some of these, when he saith: Some put their trust in chariots, and some in horses.
The Psalmist mentioneth Some of these, when he Says: some put their trust in chariots, and Some in Horses.
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The Prophet Ieremie teaching men to shunne the sawe danger, saith, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdome,
The Prophet Ieremie teaching men to shun the saw danger, Says, Let not the wise man glory in his Wisdom,
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nor the strong in his strength, nor the rich in his riches, but let him that glorieth, glory in this that hee knoweth me, saith the Lord. nor the strong in his strength, nor the rich in his riches, but let him that Glorieth, glory in this that he Knoweth me, Says the Lord.
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If we may not rest on men, much lesse on weaker staies, as some doe in their present estate of peace, wealth, habitation, wife, friends, health, and the like. The same Prophet saith:
If we may not rest on men, much less on Weaker stays, as Some do in their present estate of peace, wealth, habitation, wife, Friends, health, and the like. The same Prophet Says:
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Cursed is he that maketh flesh his arme, and trusteth in man, and his heart departeth from God. Cursed is he that makes Flesh his arm, and Trusteth in man, and his heart departeth from God.
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And to King Asa it was said, Because thou trustedst in the King of Aram and not in the Lord, from hence foorth thou shalt haue warre. And to King Asa it was said, Because thou trustedst in the King of Aram and not in the Lord, from hence forth thou shalt have war.
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In God onely our trust must be reposed, Salomon saith, otherwise we may vse mans helpe and other meanes, but all in vaine.
In God only our trust must be reposed, Solomon Says, otherwise we may use men help and other means, but all in vain.
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And the vse of this doctrine is, that we should retaine in all dangers and troubles, our hope and confidence in Gods promises,
And the use of this Doctrine is, that we should retain in all dangers and Troubles, our hope and confidence in God's promises,
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and for other slippery helpes, our comfort is thereafter as wee rest in them: and this appeareth more clearely, the greater the matters are, in which we doe so.
and for other slippery helps, our Comfort is thereafter as we rest in them: and this appears more clearly, the greater the matters Are, in which we do so.
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But this doctrine hath been diuersly occasioned before. One thing I will adde to answere such as might say, These Shechemites had no other shift now,
But this Doctrine hath been diversely occasioned before. One thing I will add to answer such as might say, These Shechemites had no other shift now,
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but to shroud themselues vnder this, or some such like defence, who therefore can blame them if they sought shelter against a tyrant where they could get it? I answer.
but to shroud themselves under this, or Some such like defence, who Therefore can blame them if they sought shelter against a tyrant where they could get it? I answer.
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To seeke succour against an vsurper is lawfull, so the meanes be according:
To seek succour against an usurper is lawful, so the means be according:
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but this vsurper was set vp by themselues, neither did he any greater violence to them, then they to him;
but this usurper was Set up by themselves, neither did he any greater violence to them, then they to him;
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and therefore for this, I say, they might thanke themselues, for that they brought wilfull bondage vpon themselues.
and Therefore for this, I say, they might thank themselves, for that they brought wilful bondage upon themselves.
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Indeed, as the case stood with them, either they must fence their citie and people (whom they had brought into the snare being led by them) against Abimelech, or else yeeld and perish.
Indeed, as the case stood with them, either they must fence their City and people (whom they had brought into the snare being led by them) against Abimelech, or Else yield and perish.
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But what a cursed thing is this, for the men either to vse vile persons to be their patrons in their desperate quarrels,
But what a cursed thing is this, for the men either to use vile Persons to be their Patrons in their desperate quarrels,
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or else to bring themselues to that point, that they might be come vpon by one that sought and waited to destroy them? Therefore let not men defend their sins by this plea, that they are driuen to a straight,
or Else to bring themselves to that point, that they might be come upon by one that sought and waited to destroy them? Therefore let not men defend their Sins by this plea, that they Are driven to a straight,
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and haue no remedy, but to fall vpon the smaller inconuenience, that they may auoid the greater:
and have no remedy, but to fallen upon the smaller inconvenience, that they may avoid the greater:
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For who brought this wretched choice vpon them? God alloweth his children to walke at large vnder his gouernment,
For who brought this wretched choice upon them? God alloweth his children to walk At large under his government,
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and keepes them from such streights as these. Who then cooped them into so narrow a roome? Surely their owne sinne:
and keeps them from such straights as these. Who then cooped them into so narrow a room? Surely their own sin:
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when men haue liberty, they are wearie of it, till they bestreightned and driuen to their shifts.
when men have liberty, they Are weary of it, till they bestreightned and driven to their shifts.
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Therefore this defence is as bad as the crime it selfe:
Therefore this defence is as bad as the crime it self:
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for if men haue fallen into extremitie by one sinne, they must not redeeme and auoid it by another,
for if men have fallen into extremity by one sin, they must not Redeem and avoid it by Another,
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nor doe euill that a supposed good may come of it.
nor do evil that a supposed good may come of it.
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What then? Humble themselues for the first sinne, and cast themselues vpon Gods hand for the istue and danger,
What then? Humble themselves for the First sin, and cast themselves upon God's hand for the istue and danger,
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& so auoid the second, as Dauids example excellently sheweth.
& so avoid the second, as David Exampl excellently shows.
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For who are they, that hauing sinned, they should scorne to beare the shame of it? And especially if the extremitie they auoid, bee but onely a punishment bodily: (as cōmonly that is the streight which men seeke to shun) and they sin doubly by prouoking God through indirect meanes, For who Are they, that having sinned, they should scorn to bear the shame of it? And especially if the extremity they avoid, be but only a punishment bodily: (as commonly that is the straight which men seek to shun) and they sin doubly by provoking God through indirect means,
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and al to saue themselues frō momentany trouble & danger.
and all to save themselves from momentany trouble & danger.
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Indeed of two euils temporall, the lesser may be chosen to auoid the greater, but not of two euils morall and mortall which are sinnes, much lesse when the one is a temporall euill, the other morall.
Indeed of two evils temporal, the lesser may be chosen to avoid the greater, but not of two evils moral and Mortal which Are Sins, much less when the one is a temporal evil, the other moral.
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For by this meanes an adulterer may say, I haue no way to shift but one, to buy off my shame,
For by this means an adulterer may say, I have no Way to shift but one, to buy off my shame,
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except I would bee shamed for euer. But O thou wofull man; if thou haue deserued it, beare it;
except I would be shamed for ever. But Oh thou woeful man; if thou have deserved it, bear it;
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if God haue laid it vpon thee, as the Church did in Micha, saying:
if God have laid it upon thee, as the Church did in Micah, saying:
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I will beare my punishment, because I haue sinned: and thinke not by such a shift to escape shame being guiltie, I will bear my punishment, Because I have sinned: and think not by such a shift to escape shame being guilty,
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vnlesse thou fall into a greater without recouerie.
unless thou fallen into a greater without recovery.
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The Shechemites were so afraid of Abimelech, that they durst not gather their grapes, which were as their haruest:
The Shechemites were so afraid of Abimelech, that they durst not gather their grapes, which were as their harvest:
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therefore they hired this Gaal to helpe them, who was (we see) sedicious, a boaster and a deceiuer.
Therefore they hired this Gaal to help them, who was (we see) seditious, a boaster and a deceiver.
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Now by his conduct they goe foorth into the field, and in great lasciuiousnes, reioyced, and in their Temple cursed Abimelech.
Now by his conduct they go forth into the field, and in great lasciviousness, rejoiced, and in their Temple cursed Abimelech.
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By this, among the manifold discomforts in warre, which in other places I obserue, let this one be numbred, yt men are thereby cut off from the 〈 … 〉s of the earth,
By this, among the manifold discomforts in war, which in other places I observe, let this one be numbered, that men Are thereby Cut off from the 〈 … 〉s of the earth,
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& from their haruests, by which they liued all they ere:
& from their harvest's, by which they lived all they ere:
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which being spoyled, how farre is their life from death? and yet worse then death, to lie in feare of it, pinched with penurie.
which being spoiled, how Far is their life from death? and yet Worse then death, to lie in Fear of it, pinched with penury.
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They could not goe out of their doores, nor reape their fruites, till now they made this shift by Gaal: and yet neither were they safe in their houses:
They could not go out of their doors, nor reap their fruits, till now they made this shift by Gaal: and yet neither were they safe in their houses:
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these besides many like effects of warre most frearefull, are at such times brought against them, who are by warre set vpon.
these beside many like effects of war most frearefull, Are At such times brought against them, who Are by war Set upon.
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So that a man would thinke, that knoweth this, that such as are preserued from it,
So that a man would think, that Knoweth this, that such as Are preserved from it,
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and the like sore oppressions, would binde themselues while they liue, to submit themselues to God in all dutie, and that most willingly.
and the like soar oppressions, would bind themselves while they live, to submit themselves to God in all duty, and that most willingly.
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And no doubt so would they most readily couenant to doe, when they are vnder such oppressions, vpon condition, that they might then obtaine a promise of deliuerance from them:
And no doubt so would they most readily Covenant to do, when they Are under such oppressions, upon condition, that they might then obtain a promise of deliverance from them:
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which sheweth that there is good cause why they should doe so:
which shows that there is good cause why they should do so:
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but can we say (who marke it) that men doe thus? In smaller troubles, we see (alas) the contrary.
but can we say (who mark it) that men do thus? In smaller Troubles, we see (alas) the contrary.
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I remember what is said in the Psalme:
I Remember what is said in the Psalm:
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when the Lord smote the people, they sought him, yea, they sought him earely: but what was there found in them when it came to the triall,
when the Lord smote the people, they sought him, yea, they sought him early: but what was there found in them when it Come to the trial,
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but false heartednes and vnfaithfulnes? which I vtter with griefe, as knowing how commonly this is offended in.
but false heartedness and unfaithfulness? which I utter with grief, as knowing how commonly this is offended in.
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And wee that doe but heare of such things, I meane of warre, throughout this booke and other stories,
And we that do but hear of such things, I mean of war, throughout this book and other stories,
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and see it not, through the long continuance of peace, wee (I say) doe not weigh the greatnes of the benefit, such is our vnthankfulnes ioyned with blockishnes,
and see it not, through the long Continuance of peace, we (I say) do not weigh the greatness of the benefit, such is our unthankfulness joined with blockishness,
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but abuse our peace to sensualitie, and thus we deale with God in many other things?
but abuse our peace to sensuality, and thus we deal with God in many other things?
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But hauing oft obserued and bewailed this follie in men in other places, and seeing it followeth here expressely, what they did when they were rescued by that Gaal, and gathered in their fruites, I will note it from hence.
But having oft observed and bewailed this folly in men in other places, and seeing it follows Here expressly, what they did when they were rescued by that Gaal, and gathered in their fruits, I will note it from hence.
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And what was their behauiour therein, thinke we? verilv most brutish, and vtterly vnbeseeming such,
And what was their behaviour therein, think we? verilv most brutish, and utterly unbeseeming such,
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as had euer serued the Lord.
as had ever served the Lord.
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For, like mad men, they did eate & drink, and made merrie without measure, cursing their enemies, and praising their Idols.
For, like mad men, they did eat & drink, and made merry without measure, cursing their enemies, and praising their Idols.
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Which teacheth vs, that it is hard to say, whether the wicked are more to be pitied in their miseries and calamities,
Which Teaches us, that it is hard to say, whither the wicked Are more to be pitied in their misery's and calamities,
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or in their deliuerances out of them. For by them they are held in some awe and feare:
or in their Deliverances out of them. For by them they Are held in Some awe and Fear:
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but when they are set free, they are most dissolute and vnruly, and more offensiue by excesse therein,
but when they Are Set free, they Are most dissolute and unruly, and more offensive by excess therein,
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then they are by impatience, and vnquietnes in their calamities. But in both they are greatly to be pitied.
then they Are by impatience, and unquietness in their calamities. But in both they Are greatly to be pitied.
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And although their bodily estate be to be lamented greatly, yet is it farre worse with their soule,
And although their bodily estate be to be lamented greatly, yet is it Far Worse with their soul,
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as is manifest in their breaking out so fearefully and damnably into all manner of sinne with greedinesse.
as is manifest in their breaking out so fearfully and damnably into all manner of sin with greediness.
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Instances hereof in all conditions are too many.
Instances hereof in all conditions Are too many.
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In such as haue some religion, (because they haue no more store of it) who seeth not, that they are euer most loose, secure, forgetfull,
In such as have Some Religion, (Because they have no more store of it) who sees not, that they Are ever most lose, secure, forgetful,
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but if they bee at hearts ease, oh the loosenes, sawcines, quarrelling, lashing out of needlesse and great expences;
but if they be At hearts ease, o the looseness, sawcines, quarreling, lashing out of needless and great expenses;
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rioting, swearing, that may be seene in them, and scorning those that seeke to reclaime them,
rioting, swearing, that may be seen in them, and scorning those that seek to reclaim them,
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though they be such as they ought to heare, and whom they owe duty vnto,
though they be such as they ought to hear, and whom they owe duty unto,
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and therefore should readily heare them, whereas they regard nothing in their prosperitie, but curse and blesse with one mouth, I may say (almost) with one breath.
and Therefore should readily hear them, whereas they regard nothing in their Prosperity, but curse and bless with one Mouth, I may say (almost) with one breath.
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But to leaue these, let the best looke well to themselues herein;
But to leave these, let the best look well to themselves herein;
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I meane, that in both estates they may yeeld another manner fruite of their peace and prosperitie,
I mean, that in both estates they may yield Another manner fruit of their peace and Prosperity,
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and bee carefull to haue a good conscience.
and be careful to have a good conscience.
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Of which argument, seeing much is spoke by occasion in the former processe of this storie, I cease to say any more. To proceed:
Of which argument, seeing much is spoke by occasion in the former process of this story, I cease to say any more. To proceed:
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These two, Gaal and the Shechemites hauing each heartned the other, and helped forward their defiance of Abimelech, by feasting and iollitie, which are great meanes (yea as oyle to the flame) to prouoke the proud stomacke of a man, they now being well heat with meate and drinke, presumptuously aske, Who is Abimelech? We may say truly, where and when doe the wicked make an end? For they goe from one sinne to another,
These two, Gaal and the Shechemites having each heartened the other, and helped forward their defiance of Abimelech, by feasting and jollity, which Are great means (yea as oil to the flame) to provoke the proud stomach of a man, they now being well heat with meat and drink, presumptuously ask, Who is Abimelech? We may say truly, where and when doe the wicked make an end? For they go from one sin to Another,
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as one that runneth downe an hill, and staieth not.
as one that Runneth down an hill, and stayeth not.
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Now after all the rest, they boast against him, and defie and deface him, and that in his absence.
Now After all the rest, they boast against him, and defy and deface him, and that in his absence.
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Which teacheth the vnmeasurablenes and vnsaciablenes of the wicked in sinning, how they goe on from one to another,
Which Teaches the vnmeasurablenes and vnsaciablenes of the wicked in sinning, how they go on from one to Another,
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and neuer are willing to make an end: and in stead of repenting for the former, they adde greater sinnes vnto them:
and never Are willing to make an end: and in stead of repenting for the former, they add greater Sins unto them:
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and by that course harden their hearts in all manner of euill doing, as they bee able, with greedinesse,
and by that course harden their hearts in all manner of evil doing, as they be able, with greediness,
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and so grow past feeling vnto vtter impenitencie.
and so grow passed feeling unto utter impenitency.
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Many, after they haue done euill, haue some remorse, as the brother in the Gospell, who when he had not obeyed his father, sending him to work in his vineyard, but refused;
Many, After they have done evil, have Some remorse, as the brother in the Gospel, who when he had not obeyed his father, sending him to work in his vineyard, but refused;
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hee afterward bethought himselfe, and went. And the Prophet Ieremy wondred that they who offended, relented not.
he afterwards bethought himself, and went. And the Prophet Ieremy wondered that they who offended, relented not.
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But when men goe from one sinne to another, and cast not vp their gorge, it is almost past hope to reclaime them. But when men go from one sin to Another, and cast not up their gorge, it is almost past hope to reclaim them.
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Esau when he had sold his birthright, the signe of eternall life, which one would haue thought had sinned fearefully enough in so doing; Esau when he had sold his birthright, the Signen of Eternal life, which one would have Thought had sinned fearfully enough in so doing;
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and all little enough, the diuell so sets in to raise and make diuision among brethren.
and all little enough, the Devil so sets in to raise and make division among brothers.
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yet he could not stay there, but he must also iustifie the wicked fact that hee had done, saying:
yet he could not stay there, but he must also justify the wicked fact that he had done, saying:
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Of what valew is this birthright vnto me? Of what value is this birthright unto me?
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But if this sinne rested onely in such as I haue spoken of, wee that feare God might be sure, that it could not be committed by vs:
But if this sin rested only in such as I have spoken of, we that Fear God might be sure, that it could not be committed by us:
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but when we see how Peter was taken in this snare, to sinne againe, after he had once or twice denied his Master,
but when we see how Peter was taken in this snare, to sin again, After he had once or twice denied his Master,
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and that with swearing, and cursing himselfe, if he knew him, and had been ready to haue done it an hundred times more, if occasion had been offered;
and that with swearing, and cursing himself, if he knew him, and had been ready to have done it an hundred times more, if occasion had been offered;
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how may not the best of vs feare the falling into it? For in thus giuing place a little,
how may not the best of us Fear the falling into it? For in thus giving place a little,
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and in some things taking libertie to goe against conscience, it is the next way to goe further, as wee haue heard.
and in Some things taking liberty to go against conscience, it is the next Way to go further, as we have herd.
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The best remedie against it, is, while we may to preuent it, and to be so farre from such a course, that we rather in feare and trembling to make an end of our saluation;
The best remedy against it, is, while we may to prevent it, and to be so Far from such a course, that we rather in Fear and trembling to make an end of our salvation;
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but if we haue already fallen, then as soone as we can to rise out of it. but if we have already fallen, then as soon as we can to rise out of it.
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Now this Gaal wisheth that he were king (for we must know that all the men of Shechem were not of one minde) and this is the meaning of the phrase of speech that he vseth, saying:
Now this Gaal wishes that he were King (for we must know that all the men of Shechem were not of one mind) and this is the meaning of the phrase of speech that he uses, saying:
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Who shall giue this people into mine hand? The like ye may reade in the Psalme: Who shall give this people into mine hand? The like you may read in the Psalm:
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Who will giue me the wings of a Doue: that is, oh that I had them. Who will give me the wings of a Dove: that is, o that I had them.
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Euen the same that Absolom wished in a case much like this of Abimelechs: Oh that I were made Iudge in the land.
Eve the same that Absalom wished in a case much like this of Abimelechs: O that I were made Judge in the land.
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Thus did this Gaal: which noteth the pride and ambition that was in this base fellow, his boasting being not farre off.
Thus did this Gaal: which notes the pride and ambition that was in this base fellow, his boasting being not Far off.
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Which sinnes in him, with the like in Abimelech, brought to passe his and the peoples destruction.
Which Sins in him, with the like in Abimelech, brought to pass his and the peoples destruction.
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To teach vs to beware of all sinne, and of these particularly, ambitious pride and boasting, with the like, in the which is wrapped vp,
To teach us to beware of all sin, and of these particularly, ambitious pride and boasting, with the like, in the which is wrapped up,
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when they come to their full growth, irrecouerable mischiefe to the committers and intertainers of them,
when they come to their full growth, irrecoverable mischief to the committers and entertainers of them,
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as all sinnes doe threaten no better, if they be not speedily broken off by repentance.
as all Sins do threaten no better, if they be not speedily broken off by Repentance.
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Whereunto Gods deare seruants being subiect, euen as some of them haue tried and found it so alreadie, that great sorrowes haue accompanied them long time,
Whereunto God's deer Servants being Subject, even as Some of them have tried and found it so already, that great sorrows have accompanied them long time,
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as the fruite of such sinnes: Dauid, Sampson and others:
as the fruit of such Sins: David, Sampson and Others:
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and would be examples in mercy, in harmelesnesse, in gentlenesse, and such like.
and would be Examples in mercy, in harmelesnesse, in gentleness, and such like.
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so we that remaine are taught, if we will be wise, to auoid carefully the beginnings and occasions of euill:
so we that remain Are taught, if we will be wise, to avoid carefully the beginnings and occasions of evil:
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so shall we be sure to be free from great woe.
so shall we be sure to be free from great woe.
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As for boasting, it is but the superfluitie of the corrupt and proud scornefull heart, arising not alway from some worthinesse or eminencie,
As for boasting, it is but the superfluity of the corrupt and proud scornful heart, arising not always from Some worthiness or eminency,
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but a bare windie conceit of somewhat which is not.
but a bore windy conceit of somewhat which is not.
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As we see in the body when the gall is too full, it ouerfloweth and coloureth the face with the excrement of that humour:
As we see in the body when the Gall is too full, it overfloweth and coloureth the face with the excrement of that humour:
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and when the inward parts are tainted, the outward are full of breakings out and sores:
and when the inward parts Are tainted, the outward Are full of breakings out and sores:
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so when pride is at the full, it swelleth, and breaking out of the heart, vtters it selfe by the mouth and behauiour.
so when pride is At the full, it Swells, and breaking out of the heart, utters it self by the Mouth and behaviour.
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But put the case there be some excellencie in him that boasteth:
But put the case there be Some excellency in him that boasts:
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doth boasting beseeme such a man? nay, doth it not impeach his worthinesse? Therefore he that will auoid boasting, let him soberly thinke of,
does boasting beseem such a man? nay, does it not impeach his worthiness? Therefore he that will avoid boasting, let him soberly think of,
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and vse Gods gifts both inward & outward, knowing who he is, whence he receiued them,
and use God's Gifts both inward & outward, knowing who he is, whence he received them,
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how naked hee were without them, and while hee hath them, they are but borowed, he himselfe is naked and destitute.
how naked he were without them, and while he hath them, they Are but borrowed, he himself is naked and destitute.
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Neuer was an humble man a boaster: except his boasting were as Pauls, of his infirmities:
Never was an humble man a boaster: except his boasting were as Paul's, of his infirmities:
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or of his gifts, to honour the giuer, and disgrace the enemies of Gods glorie.
or of his Gifts, to honour the giver, and disgrace the enemies of God's glory.
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Touching the particular point of ambition and the preseruatiue against it, let the reader see more in the former chapter in Gedeons refusing the kingdome,
Touching the particular point of ambition and the preservative against it, let the reader see more in the former chapter in Gedeons refusing the Kingdom,
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and also in this chapter in Iothams bramble aspiring to bee king ouer the trees. Here therefore I end.
and also in this chapter in Jothams bramble aspiring to be King over the trees. Here Therefore I end.
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THE FIFTIE NINE SERMON ON THE NINTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE FIFTIE NINE SERMON ON THE NINTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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Verse 30. And when Zebul the Ruler of the citie heard the words of Gaal, the sonne of Ebed, his wrath was kindled.
Verse 30. And when Zebul the Ruler of the City herd the words of Gaal, the son of Ebbed, his wrath was kindled.
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31. Therefore he sent messengers to Abimelech priuily, saying:
31. Therefore he sent messengers to Abimelech privily, saying:
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Behold Gaal the sonne of Ebed and his brethren become to Shechem, and behold they fortifie the citie against thee. Behold Gaal the son of Ebbed and his brothers become to Shechem, and behold they fortify the City against thee.
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32. Now therefore arise by night, thou and the people that is with thee, and lie in waite in the field.
32. Now Therefore arise by night, thou and the people that is with thee, and lie in wait in the field.
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33. And rise early in the morning as soone as the Sunne is vp, and assault the citie;
33. And rise early in the morning as soon as the Sun is up, and assault the City;
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and when he and the people that is with him shall come out against thee, doe to him what thou canst. and when he and the people that is with him shall come out against thee, do to him what thou Canst.
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and many of them that followed Gaal were ouerthrowne and wounded, and he himselfe cast out of the citie.
and many of them that followed Gaal were overthrown and wounded, and he himself cast out of the City.
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34. So Abimelech rose vp and all the people that were with him, by night, and they lay in waite against Shechem in foure bands.
34. So Abimelech rose up and all the people that were with him, by night, and they lay in wait against Shechem in foure bans.
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35. Then Gaal, the sonne of Ebed, went out and stood in the entring of the gate of the citie.
35. Then Gaal, the son of Ebbed, went out and stood in the entering of the gate of the City.
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And Abimelech rose vp, and the folke that were with him from lying in waite. 36. And when Gaal saw the people, he said to Zebul;
And Abimelech rose up, and the folk that were with him from lying in wait. 36. And when Gaal saw the people, he said to Zebul;
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Behold, there come people from the toppes of the mountaines: And Zebul said to him, the shadow of the mountaines seeme men vnto thee. Behold, there come people from the tops of the Mountains: And Zebul said to him, the shadow of the Mountains seem men unto thee.
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37. And Gaal spake againe, and said:
37. And Gaal spoke again, and said:
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See, there come folke downe by the middle of the land, and another band commeth by the way of the plaine of Moonenim. See, there come folk down by the middle of the land, and Another band comes by the Way of the plain of Moonenim.
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38. Then Zebul said vnto him;
38. Then Zebul said unto him;
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Where is now thy mouth that said, who is Abimelech that we should serue him? Is not this the people that thou hast despised? goe out now, I pray thee, and fight with them. Where is now thy Mouth that said, who is Abimelech that we should serve him? Is not this the people that thou hast despised? go out now, I pray thee, and fight with them.
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39. And Gaal went out before the men of Shechem, and fought with Abimelech.
39. And Gaal went out before the men of Shechem, and fought with Abimelech.
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40. But Abimelech pursued him, and he fled before him, and many were ouerthrowne and wounded euen vnto the entring of the gate.
40. But Abimelech pursued him, and he fled before him, and many were overthrown and wounded even unto the entering of the gate.
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41. And Abimelech dwelt at Aranna, and Zebul thrust out Gaal and his brethren that they should not dwell in Shechem.
41. And Abimelech dwelled At Aranna, and Zebul thrust out Gaal and his brothers that they should not dwell in Shechem.
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IN these 12. verses is shewed how the broile grew hotter betwixt Abimelech and the men of Shechem,
IN these 12. Verses is showed how the broil grew hotter betwixt Abimelech and the men of Shechem,
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& how they warred and fought one against the other, whereby their destruction drew neerer.
& how they warred and fought one against the other, whereby their destruction drew nearer.
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And first, how Zebul, when he heard of the boasting of Gaal, sent word to Abimelech therof: (for hee was his officer to gouerne the citie in his absence) and he gaue him aduice, what he thought best to be done,
And First, how Zebul, when he herd of the boasting of Gaal, sent word to Abimelech thereof: (for he was his officer to govern the City in his absence) and he gave him Advice, what he Thought best to be done,
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and that is set downe in the foure first verses.
and that is Set down in the foure First Verses.
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In the next foure it is shewed, how Abimelech, according to Zebuls counsell, came out with the men that were with him neere to Shechem,
In the next foure it is showed, how Abimelech, according to Zebuls counsel, Come out with the men that were with him near to Shechem,
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and lay in wait for Gaal and his retinue.
and lay in wait for Gaal and his retinue.
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And thus the matter went forward of the destruction and ouerthrow of the men of Shechem,
And thus the matter went forward of the destruction and overthrow of the men of Shechem,
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and of Abimelech, as I haue said, and as in this third part of the Chapter was foretold,
and of Abimelech, as I have said, and as in this third part of the Chapter was foretold,
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and in the verses following doth clearely appeare.
and in the Verses following does clearly appear.
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In the last foure verses is shewed how Gaal and Abimelech met together, not farre from the gate of the citie,
In the last foure Verses is showed how Gaal and Abimelech met together, not Far from the gate of the City,
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But now let vs pursue these verses more particularly.
But now let us pursue these Verses more particularly.
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First, this must be knowne, that as the men of Shechem had hired Gaal to bee their Captaine;
First, this must be known, that as the men of Shechem had hired Gaal to be their Captain;
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so Zebul was for Abimelech as a Deputy and Lieutenant set there by him, to hold the people in subiection from rebellion and mutiny.
so Zebul was for Abimelech as a Deputy and Lieutenant Set there by him, to hold the people in subjection from rebellion and mutiny.
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And it is said here first, that Zebul could not beare the insolency of Gaal against Abimelech, both for that he was vnder him,
And it is said Here First, that Zebul could not bear the insolency of Gaal against Abimelech, both for that he was under him,
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and also for that he saw the bragging of the other was very shamefull & insolent,
and also for that he saw the bragging of the other was very shameful & insolent,
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but his wrath was kindled against him, and hearing the proud words and crackes of Gaal, he was sore troubled increat,
but his wrath was kindled against him, and hearing the proud words and cracks of Gaal, he was soar troubled increat,
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and sent word to Abimelech thereof. And from hence let some thing be noted:
and sent word to Abimelech thereof. And from hence let Some thing be noted:
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By the one, that is, this boasting of Gaal, which was meere froth and words without substance,
By the one, that is, this boasting of Gaal, which was mere froth and words without substance,
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and so grosse, that Zebul being seruant to Abimelech, could not beare it, wee may see the shamefulnesse of this sinne of bragging and cracking:
and so gross, that Zebul being servant to Abimelech, could not bear it, we may see the shamefulness of this sin of bragging and cracking:
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which none can abide, nor heare willingly.
which none can abide, nor hear willingly.
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For why? Boasters doe not consider how they can make good that which they say, For why? Boaster's doe not Consider how they can make good that which they say,
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but in the pride of their hearts speak so, to get praise of those who heare them,
but in the pride of their hearts speak so, to get praise of those who hear them,
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as when they are vrged to stand to their word, then to their shame they are driuen to run away,
as when they Are urged to stand to their word, then to their shame they Are driven to run away,
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and to goe from their word also, as afterwards this Gaal did:
and to go from their word also, as afterwards this Gaal did:
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or else the Lord himselfe disableth them to performe that which they boast they would doe,
or Else the Lord himself disableth them to perform that which they boast they would do,
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as hee did Benhadad, when hee braggingly challenged all Ahabs goods, and as he did Saul, vaunting that he had now Dauid safe enough in his hands,
as he did Benhadad, when he braggingly challenged all Ahabs goods, and as he did Saul, vaunting that he had now David safe enough in his hands,
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when hee was inclosed in a citie that had gates and barres. So that both God and man are enemies to boasting:
when he was enclosed in a City that had gates and bars. So that both God and man Are enemies to boasting:
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man, I say, not onely religious, but euen ingeneous and ciuill abhorre it.
man, I say, not only religious, but even ingenious and civil abhor it.
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To shame all such delight in it, and to perswade all that are fit to learne better things, to practise lowlinesse and humilitie in stead of such disguisednesse.
To shame all such delight in it, and to persuade all that Are fit to Learn better things, to practise lowliness and humility in stead of such disguisednesse.
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And this bee said of Zebuls wrath that it was kindled against Gaals boasting. Now followeth the other thing, that Zebul was incensed against Gaal for, and that was,
And this be said of Zebuls wrath that it was kindled against Gaals boasting. Now follows the other thing, that Zebul was incensed against Gaal for, and that was,
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because his bragges were against Abimelech his Master:
Because his brags were against Abimelech his Master:
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and therefore he sent him word thereof, and yet there was no such consent and wel grounded loue betwixt them,
and Therefore he sent him word thereof, and yet there was no such consent and well grounded love betwixt them,
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and in the middest of the feare and danger that this Gaal was in, Zebul subtilly deceiued him,
and in the midst of the Fear and danger that this Gaal was in, Zebul subtly deceived him,
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but for that he set this Zebul ouer the city in his absence, which was but an outward fauour, that soone changeth, especially betwixt such as they were, (and for that he was a man (as it seemes) discreeter and more politicke, then some other.
but for that he Set this Zebul over the City in his absence, which was but an outward favour, that soon changes, especially betwixt such as they were, (and for that he was a man (as it seems) discreeter and more politic, then Some other.
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And this act of Zebul in that he could not beare this defiance that Gaal gaue out against Abimelech, being his master:
And this act of Zebul in that he could not bear this defiance that Gaal gave out against Abimelech, being his master:
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this (I say) teacheth, that much lesse ought a Christian to heare God dishonoured, no nor his Prince railed on,
this (I say) Teaches, that much less ought a Christian to hear God dishonoured, no nor his Prince railed on,
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or to bee rebelled against by Popish enemies, or leaud subiects, but his heart should rise against it,
or to be rebelled against by Popish enemies, or lewd Subjects, but his heart should rise against it,
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and he should in the speediest manner bewray, and seeke remedie thereof, and that not for feare of law (which holdeth the concealers thereof as accessaries) but much more for conscience sake.
and he should in the speediest manner bewray, and seek remedy thereof, and that not for Fear of law (which holds the concealers thereof as accessaries) but much more for conscience sake.
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Euen as a naturall child cannot beare it, if he heare his father reproched:
Even as a natural child cannot bear it, if he hear his father reproached:
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and therfore the blasphemies against God giuen forth by Atheists and malicious enemies, (such as those were of cursed Rabsachee) against Moses, and Christ, the Scriptures, and worship of God.
and Therefore the Blasphemies against God given forth by Atheists and malicious enemies, (such as those were of cursed Rabsachee) against Moses, and christ, the Scriptures, and worship of God.
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And such as that was of the Pharisies, who said to the man that was restored to his sight, We know that this man, (meaning Iesus) is a sinner; and finally whatsoeuer such (as there are many of this kind, not fit to be spoken of before Christian eares) they are all intolerable,
And such as that was of the Pharisees, who said to the man that was restored to his sighed, We know that this man, (meaning Iesus) is a sinner; and finally whatsoever such (as there Are many of this kind, not fit to be spoken of before Christian ears) they Are all intolerable,
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yea and meaner reproches giuen out against him, ought not to be suffered, as swearing, forswearing, filthie talking, or the like;
yea and meaner Reproaches given out against him, ought not to be suffered, as swearing, forswearing, filthy talking, or the like;
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but rather, we should honour God in our bodies and soules, for they are Gods. And because hee that loueth him who begat, loueth him who is begotten also;
but rather, we should honour God in our bodies and Souls, for they Are God's And Because he that loves him who begat, loves him who is begotten also;
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therefore let this naturall affection and kind for Gods honour, descend from him, to the meanest of his Saints,
Therefore let this natural affection and kind for God's honour, descend from him, to the Meanest of his Saints,
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yea let it make our eares and cheekes to glow and burne, when we hit into such company as make it their game and pastime to deride and traduce them whom we know zealous and sincere Preachers and professors of Gods holy truth.
yea let it make our ears and cheeks to glow and burn, when we hit into such company as make it their game and pastime to deride and traduce them whom we know zealous and sincere Preachers and professors of God's holy truth.
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Let the Lords example teach vs, who professeth, that he had as liefe men should touch the apple of his eie,
Let the lords Exampl teach us, who Professes, that he had as lief men should touch the apple of his eye,
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as so touch his holy ones.
as so touch his holy ones.
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And if wee find not such reproches to touch vs to the quicke and search vs,
And if we find not such Reproaches to touch us to the quick and search us,
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so that we step foorth, and stand out in the defence of such innocents when there is cause;
so that we step forth, and stand out in the defence of such Innocents when there is cause;
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but secretly and willingly giue way to such speeches, as if they displeased vs not,
but secretly and willingly give Way to such Speeches, as if they displeased us not,
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as if there had bin no cause of feare at all:
as if there had been no cause of Fear At all:
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but we beare, yea and brooke them too, wee are no better them false-witnesse-bearers against our neighbour, Exod. 20. we shew our selues, I say, not weake and feeble;
but we bear, yea and brook them too, we Are no better them false-witnesse-bearers against our neighbour, Exod 20. we show our selves, I say, not weak and feeble;
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but (it may be feared) none at all, or rotten members of the body which feele not,
but (it may be feared) none At all, or rotten members of the body which feel not,
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neither are troubled any whit when they are hacked and lanced, wounded and torne by the tongues and teeth of dogges and swine,
neither Are troubled any whit when they Are hacked and lanced, wounded and torn by the tongues and teeth of Dogs and Swine,
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and therefore as Dauid called the Ziphims strangers, because of their falsehood, (though otherwise Israelites;) so these indeed are, forrenners, vnnaturall, men of another houshold and familie,
and Therefore as David called the Ziphims Strangers, Because of their falsehood, (though otherwise Israelites;) so these indeed Are, foreigners, unnatural, men of Another household and family,
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although they otherwise may be (by outward profession and dwelling) neighbours and brethren.
although they otherwise may be (by outward profession and Dwelling) neighbours and brothers.
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And moreouer this his faithfull aduertising his Master of the treason, and the wisest way to oppresse it, teacheth, that faithfulnesse betwixt religious friends had need to be well witnessed,
And moreover this his faithful advertising his Master of the treason, and the Wisest Way to oppress it, Teaches, that faithfulness betwixt religious Friends had need to be well witnessed,
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lest this dutifull loyaltie of Zebul towards his Master Abimelech put it downe and condemne it.
lest this dutiful loyalty of Zebul towards his Master Abimelech put it down and condemn it.
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We know, that such trustinesse among Christians abideth not, or is very rare;
We know, that such trustiness among Christians Abideth not, or is very rare;
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and yet in some particular case, it falles out, that men who are strangers to religion, will goe farre one for another:
and yet in Some particular case, it falls out, that men who Are Strangers to Religion, will go Far one for Another:
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which ought to prouoke vs, as we haue better reasons then they had to shew it to our brethren;
which ought to provoke us, as we have better Reasons then they had to show it to our brothers;
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so especially when occasion is offered, to let our innocency and faithfulnesse appeare, and bee seene;
so especially when occasion is offered, to let our innocency and faithfulness appear, and be seen;
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and alwaies to prouide, that our loue bee without dissimulation, that so it may bee safely rested on in time of need by them that depend vpon vs: and always to provide, that our love be without dissimulation, that so it may be safely rested on in time of need by them that depend upon us:
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touching which dutie of faithfulnesse both in loue and the fruits of it, let the Reader see more in the history of Caleb and elsewhere. touching which duty of faithfulness both in love and the fruits of it, let the Reader see more in the history of Caleb and elsewhere.
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In these other foure verses it is shewed, how Abimelech strengthened himselfe by the aduice of Zebul his officer,
In these other foure Verses it is showed, how Abimelech strengthened himself by the Advice of Zebul his officer,
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and by the message that he sent him, and how he prepared foure bands of men,
and by the message that he sent him, and how he prepared foure bans of men,
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and lay in waite al night for him, and the men of Shechem, not farre from their citie.
and lay in wait all night for him, and the men of Shechem, not Far from their City.
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And further how Gaal comming foorth of the same citie to goe to heare of,
And further how Gaal coming forth of the same City to go to hear of,
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and seeke Abimelech, pretending that he would set vpon, and inuade him, Zebul came out together with him, (as though there had been no subtiltie or conspiracie intended) to the end that Gaal might suspect nothing.
and seek Abimelech, pretending that he would Set upon, and invade him, Zebul Come out together with him, (as though there had been no subtlety or Conspiracy intended) to the end that Gaal might suspect nothing.
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A pregnant example hereof is Iehoram, (and his father Ahab is another) who intending a voyage against their enemies of Aram and Moab (hauing rebelled) failed not in their outward preparation,
A pregnant Exampl hereof is Jehoram, (and his father Ahab is Another) who intending a voyage against their enemies of Aram and Moab (having rebelled) failed not in their outward preparation,
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And it being earely in the morning, when it was not yet cleare light, and Gaal hauing some shimering of Abimelechs bands and scouts, (as soone suspecting that which he feared) hee bewraied as much to Zebul, that hee saw men lie in waite, yet knowing nothing:
And it being early in the morning, when it was not yet clear Light, and Gaal having Some shimering of Abimelechs bans and scouts, (as soon suspecting that which he feared) he bewrayed as much to Zebul, that he saw men lie in wait, yet knowing nothing:
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but Zebul on the other side, bare him in hand, (to draw him on further) that he feared without cause,
but Zebul on the other side, bore him in hand, (to draw him on further) that he feared without cause,
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and tooke the shadow of the mountaines for men, for they are not vnlike them a farre off in the dawning morning.
and took the shadow of the Mountains for men, for they Are not unlike them a Far off in the dawning morning.
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But vnto that Gaal replied, that it was otherwise, and he was afraid indeed:
But unto that Gaal replied, that it was otherwise, and he was afraid indeed:
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in the meane while, light more clearely comming on, and Gaal and Abimelech more neerely approching one toward the other with their armies, Gaal could not goe backe with any conuenience,
in the mean while, Light more clearly coming on, and Gaal and Abimelech more nearly approaching one towards the other with their armies, Gaal could not go back with any convenience,
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as hee gladly would haue done: whereupon Zebul then cast his bragges in his teeth; for Gaal had challenged him before, and had contemptuously spoken of him, saying:
as he gladly would have done: whereupon Zebul then cast his brags in his teeth; for Gaal had challenged him before, and had contemptuously spoken of him, saying:
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who is Abimelech? and so he must needs goe forward, and comming neere Abimelechs bands, was sore chased by him.
who is Abimelech? and so he must needs go forward, and coming near Abimelechs bans, was soar chased by him.
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Now in Gaals returning toward the citie for shelter, he was thence shut out by Zebul; by meanes whereof, Abimelech preuailed exceedingly,
Now in Gaals returning towards the City for shelter, he was thence shut out by Zebul; by means whereof, Abimelech prevailed exceedingly,
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and slew many of the men of Shechem, and so Iothams prophecy began to bee verified, that he should destroy them.
and slew many of the men of Shechem, and so Jothams prophecy began to be verified, that he should destroy them.
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Now to note some what from this part of the story, first in the readinesse of Abimelech to put in execution Zebuls counsell, we may see our selues taxed of a double fault.
Now to note Some what from this part of the story, First in the readiness of Abimelech to put in execution Zebuls counsel, we may see our selves taxed of a double fault.
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First, in that he shooke off al tediousnesse and toile, and that for a bare vncertaine hope of preuailing against Gaal his enemy,
First, in that he shook off all tediousness and toil, and that for a bore uncertain hope of prevailing against Gaal his enemy,
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whereas we hauing a sure hope of blessing, and that plentifull in all that wee obey the Lord in, (for in obeying him there is great reward) yet we are slow and backward:
whereas we having a sure hope of blessing, and that plentiful in all that we obey the Lord in, (for in obeying him there is great reward) yet we Are slow and backward:
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whereby we verifie the prouerb, That a Lyon is in the way, and we are ready to faint.
whereby we verify the proverb, That a lion is in the Way, and we Are ready to faint.
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And this is our iust reproch, that bad men in an ill case should be forwarder then we in a good, hauing yet so great and large incouragement by the reward that is promised vs in that behalfe.
And this is our just reproach, that bad men in an ill case should be forwarder then we in a good, having yet so great and large encouragement by the reward that is promised us in that behalf.
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Where of in the former historie, I haue largely spoken in the examples of Iuda and Simeon in the 1. Chapter, and since by diuers occasions.
Where of in the former history, I have largely spoken in the Examples of Iuda and Simeon in the 1. Chapter, and since by diverse occasions.
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The second thing to bee noted in Abimelech is, that Zebul being but his Officer;
The second thing to be noted in Abimelech is, that Zebul being but his Officer;
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The Pharisee boasted of his righteousnes, liberalitie, deuotion, thus:
The Pharisee boasted of his righteousness, liberality, devotion, thus:
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is not disdained of him, but he is aduised by him, to furnish himselfe against Gaal: and yet Zebul hauing familier talke with him, hee might haue been like enough to haue been vnfaithfull to Abimelech his Master:
is not disdained of him, but he is advised by him, to furnish himself against Gaal: and yet Zebul having familiar talk with him, he might have been like enough to have been unfaithful to Abimelech his Master:
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It setteth many of vs to schoole to learne, who refuse better aduice, and that in matters of greater waight:
It sets many of us to school to Learn, who refuse better Advice, and that in matters of greater weight:
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Nay wee scorne oftentimes to bee counselled, though it be for our good, in the best things: especially, by our inferiors;
Nay we scorn oftentimes to be counseled, though it be for our good, in the best things: especially, by our inferiors;
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which folly while Naaman committed, he had done it to his owne vtter vndoing both of body and soule.
which folly while Naaman committed, he had done it to his own utter undoing both of body and soul.
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if he had not bethought himselfe, and taken better aduice after, then at the first, when he receiued the Prophets answere in so ill part.
if he had not bethought himself, and taken better Advice After, then At the First, when he received the prophets answer in so ill part.
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And what lost Dauid by hearkning to the counsel of a woman? Nay, he blessed God highly for it himselfe afterward.
And what lost David by Harkening to the counsel of a woman? Nay, he blessed God highly for it himself afterwards.
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But such is the foolish pride of men, not onely in matters of the world,
But such is the foolish pride of men, not only in matters of the world,
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but euen in ghostly and heauenly, that we thinke it to bee our vtter discredit and shame to confesse ourselues to be defectiue or vnable to mannage euery businesse that pertaines to vs, well and sufficiently.
but even in ghostly and heavenly, that we think it to be our utter discredit and shame to confess ourselves to be defective or unable to manage every business that pertains to us, well and sufficiently.
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Whereas who knoweth not, that euery foole can easily runne himselfe out of breath? but hee had need be a wise man that should stop his own bad course,
Whereas who Knoweth not, that every fool can Easily run himself out of breath? but he had need be a wise man that should stop his own bad course,
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and settle himselfe againe in good order and frame without the helpe and counsell of other.
and settle himself again in good order and frame without the help and counsel of other.
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Nay, do not prodigall and licentious persons more imbezle and weaken their estate, credit, health,
Nay, do not prodigal and licentious Persons more imbezle and weaken their estate, credit, health,
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and the good of posteritie oftentimes, then ten wise men can turne their hand to restore or redresse againe? Such is the case of the soule indangered deeply to Satan and hell:
and the good of posterity oftentimes, then ten wise men can turn their hand to restore or redress again? Such is the case of the soul endangered deeply to Satan and hell:
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But who (among hundreds of such) is willing to be aduised in time, till thrift and stocke, hope and helpe be quite past recouerie? Indeed when all is in the bottome, yea and worse;
But who (among hundreds of such) is willing to be advised in time, till thrift and stock, hope and help be quite past recovery? Indeed when all is in the bottom, yea and Worse;
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then men aske and enquire after Thrift, Sobrietie, Discretion.
then men ask and inquire After Thrift, Sobriety, Discretion.
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But oh, had it not been much better for such to haue admitted counsell before, against an irrecouerable mischiefe? Counsell after the euent is no counsell,
But o, had it not been much better for such to have admitted counsel before, against an irrecoverable mischief? Counsel After the event is no counsel,
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but either lamentable pitie, or bitter rebuke.
but either lamentable pity, or bitter rebuke.
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It were to be wished this folly were only bound in the hearts of youthfull Rehoboams, (although euen they shall finde it sharpe enough to be taught by Mistresse experience) and not as well in ancienter yeeres:
It were to be wished this folly were only bound in the hearts of youthful Rehoboams, (although even they shall find it sharp enough to be taught by Mistress experience) and not as well in ancienter Years:
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whose commendation it ought to bee, to shew foorth the example of staiednes and wisedome to the younger sort:
whose commendation it ought to be, to show forth the Exampl of staiednes and Wisdom to the younger sort:
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But if they be neither able to aduise themselues, nor willing to be aduised by other, what remaines but that euen the heathen Poet condemne them to be miserable? Therefore be glad of counsell for soule or body, and make much of it:
But if they be neither able to advise themselves, nor willing to be advised by other, what remains but that even the heathen Poet condemn them to be miserable? Therefore be glad of counsel for soul or body, and make much of it:
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the time may come when it will be precious and desired: when for want of it the body is turned into prison, beggerie, and rags;
the time may come when it will be precious and desired: when for want of it the body is turned into prison, beggary, and rags;
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and the soule, after many grieuous plunges, to hell.
and the soul, After many grievous plunges, to hell.
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If Pauls aduice (as ill a Pilot as he was) had been reiected to the end, what had become of them that should haue scorned to be beholding to him? Act. 27. I meane of them yt sailed with him? Remember therefore what the wise man saith: Establish thoughts by counsell:
If Paul's Advice (as ill a Pilot as he was) had been rejected to the end, what had become of them that should have scorned to be beholding to him? Act. 27. I mean of them that sailed with him? remember Therefore what the wise man Says: Establish thoughts by counsel:
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and know that without it, thoughts come to naught.
and know that without it, thoughts come to nought.
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And as ointment and perfume reioyce the heart, so doth the sweetnesse of a mans friend by heartie counsell.
And as ointment and perfume rejoice the heart, so does the sweetness of a men friend by hearty counsel.
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And further, they that refuse counsell, shall eate the fruit of their owne way, and be filled with their owne deuices.
And further, they that refuse counsel, shall eat the fruit of their own Way, and be filled with their own devices.
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Gaal also as well as Abimelech was earely vp to follow his matters, going out of the citie to see what was done, Gaal also as well as Abimelech was early up to follow his matters, going out of the City to see what was done,
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and whether hee could perceiue any danger to be at hand:
and whither he could perceive any danger to be At hand:
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to our shame it may be spoken, who are backward, where it were more meete for vs to be speedy and forward in all that concernes and belongs to our peace and happinesse,
to our shame it may be spoken, who Are backward, where it were more meet for us to be speedy and forward in all that concerns and belongs to our peace and happiness,
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as I haue said before, in the example of Gedeons hastie pursuit of the Medianites.
as I have said before, in the Exampl of Gedeons hasty pursuit of the Midianites.
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But though he was earely vp, yet (as it appeareth in the storie) he was neuer the neere in the end:
But though he was early up, yet (as it appears in the story) he was never the near in the end:
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to teach vs, that it is not earely rising, and late going to bed, nor all the care that may be taken, is not sufficient to bring our attempts and businesse to passe,
to teach us, that it is not early rising, and late going to Bed, nor all the care that may be taken, is not sufficient to bring our attempts and business to pass,
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if God please to blow vpon our endeuours:
if God please to blow upon our endeavours:
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but this is all in all, that the Lord alloweth of our doings being with an vpright heart taken in hand,
but this is all in all, that the Lord alloweth of our doings being with an upright heart taken in hand,
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and according to knowledge, and that we are vpon good ground perswaded (as wee ought to be) that he will vouchsafe to blesse the same.
and according to knowledge, and that we Are upon good ground persuaded (as we ought to be) that he will vouchsafe to bless the same.
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So saith the Psalmist, Except the Lord build the house, that is, gouerne and dispose all things pertaining to the familie, they labour in vaine that build it:
So Says the Psalmist, Except the Lord built the house, that is, govern and dispose all things pertaining to the family, they labour in vain that built it:
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and except the Lord keep the citie, the keeper watcheth it in vaine. And yet I deny not but God doth suffer the wicked oft times to prosper,
and except the Lord keep the City, the keeper watches it in vain. And yet I deny not but God does suffer the wicked oft times to prosper,
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but not long, as neither he did here this Abimelech: or if long, yet to a greater ouerthrow.
but not long, as neither he did Here this Abimelech: or if long, yet to a greater overthrow.
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and politike deuices to ouerthrow their enemies; for they prouided themselues of men, munition, and confederated themselues strongly against them:
and politic devices to overthrow their enemies; for they provided themselves of men, munition, and confederated themselves strongly against them:
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but neuer considering that thēselues had rebelled against a greater Lord, euen the Lord of hoasts, they went on headily fearing no controlement,
but never considering that themselves had rebelled against a greater Lord, even the Lord of hosts, they went on headily fearing no controlment,
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nay thinking they had God pinned, yea bound to them. But the one found to his cost that hee went to worke against the edge, and desperatly:
nay thinking they had God pinned, yea bound to them. But the one found to his cost that he went to work against the edge, and desperately:
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The other, though he were spared for the time to a more notable ruine, (as it came to passe afterward) yet hee found himselfe plunged and driuen to an extremitie before that, by want of water;
The other, though he were spared for the time to a more notable ruin, (as it Come to pass afterwards) yet he found himself plunged and driven to an extremity before that, by want of water;
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which threatned the losse of his beasts, and his owne, and his peoples destruction.
which threatened the loss of his beasts, and his own, and his peoples destruction.
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Which was enough to proue that he played the foole in getting two Kings of his side,
Which was enough to prove that he played the fool in getting two Kings of his side,
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when God being shut out, and not sought to, laughed him to scorne and was his enemie.
when God being shut out, and not sought to, laughed him to scorn and was his enemy.
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Oh then, where are the hearts of the people who regard not this, but looke that by their toyle and moyle (as they say) all should bee brought to passe,
O then, where Are the hearts of the people who regard not this, but look that by their toil and moil (as they say) all should be brought to pass,
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as they would haue it? And doe neither commit their affaires and dealings to God by prayer,
as they would have it? And do neither commit their affairs and dealings to God by prayer,
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neither goe to worke by his direction, nor consult how they may please him, but rashly and by their owne wit goe about all,
neither go to work by his direction, nor consult how they may please him, but rashly and by their own wit go about all,
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and then look that it should fall out according to their desire.
and then look that it should fallen out according to their desire.
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And therfore when they thriue not, neither prosper, as they would, they are as mad men impatient and outragious:
And Therefore when they thrive not, neither prosper, as they would, they Are as mad men impatient and outrageous:
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and if they speede better, and haue good successe, then they praise their owne wisedome and their good hap and fortune in stead of God.
and if they speed better, and have good success, then they praise their own Wisdom and their good hap and fortune in stead of God.
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Looke more largely for the handling of this point, in the example of Sisera his preparation against Iabin.
Looke more largely for the handling of this point, in the Exampl of Sisera his preparation against Iabin.
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But before I come to the successe that Gaal had by meeting with Abimelech, I will note that which went before it.
But before I come to the success that Gaal had by meeting with Abimelech, I will note that which went before it.
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To the which end it is said here, and it is to be obserued, that Gaal was now in the triall timerous:
To the which end it is said Here, and it is to be observed, that Gaal was now in the trial timorous:
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who had boastingly said before, who is Abimelech? now he was afraid (I say) as soone as the least suspition and likelihood of danger arose and appeared vnto him:
who had boastingly said before, who is Abimelech? now he was afraid (I say) as soon as the least suspicion and likelihood of danger arose and appeared unto him:
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for he looking out as soone as he was able to discerne in the dawning, perceiued a band and companie of men a farre off:
for he looking out as soon as he was able to discern in the dawning, perceived a band and company of men a Far off:
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and as he did better discerne them, he was more afraid:
and as he did better discern them, he was more afraid:
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I thanke thee Lord, I am not as this Publicane, &c. but the Publicane went away more iustified.
I thank thee Lord, I am not as this Publican, etc. but the Publican went away more justified.
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so that he said as much to Zebul his enemie, and thereby bewraied his dastardlines vnto him, who had heard before of his great brags and boasting against Abimelech. Whereby wee may cleerely,
so that he said as much to Zebul his enemy, and thereby bewrayed his dastardliness unto him, who had herd before of his great brags and boasting against Abimelech. Whereby we may clearly,
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as in a glasse, obserue the propertie and disposition of boasters: who prate and bragge of great matters, but effect small, or rather none at all.
as in a glass, observe the property and disposition of boaster's: who prate and brag of great matters, but Effect small, or rather none At all.
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Like to Benhadad, who triumphed ouer Ahab, arrogating to himselfe all that was his:
Like to Benhadad, who triumphed over Ahab, arrogating to himself all that was his:
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but was glad after to send a few of his men (that were left of two mightie armies) with ropes about their neckes to sue for his life,
but was glad After to send a few of his men (that were left of two mighty armies) with ropes about their necks to sue for his life,
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and their owne, vnto the same Ahab, to his exceeding great shame, when they had small hope to obtaine them.
and their own, unto the same Ahab, to his exceeding great shame, when they had small hope to obtain them.
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So that this example laieth out a boaster in his colours;
So that this Exampl Layeth out a boaster in his colours;
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noting him to be one, who out of his vainglorious and frothie humour, vndertakes great matters,
noting him to be one, who out of his vainglorious and frothy humour, undertakes great matters,
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but performes nothing lesse, and therefore in stead of honour purchaseth himselfe shame by his folly.
but performs nothing less, and Therefore in stead of honour purchases himself shame by his folly.
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Commonly the boaster is no bodie in the triall: like vnto a torrent or standing water, which in winter swelleth and runneth a maine,
Commonly the boaster is no body in the trial: like unto a torrent or standing water, which in winter Swells and Runneth a main,
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when there is no vse of it;
when there is no use of it;
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but in sommer and droughts, when it should coole and refresh, that is, when it should stand any man in stead, it faileth and is drie.
but in summer and droughts, when it should cool and refresh, that is, when it should stand any man in stead, it Faileth and is dry.
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The impotent nature of man boasteth of all the gifts of God, inward and outward, interuerting and holding backe thankes from God, by presumptuous bragging of it selfe:
The impotent nature of man boasts of all the Gifts of God, inward and outward, interuerting and holding back thanks from God, by presumptuous bragging of it self:
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but for the most part, these gifts are rather supposed to be, then be indeed in the boaster:
but for the most part, these Gifts Are rather supposed to be, then be indeed in the boaster:
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and therefore when the triall comes, the Thraso or bragger is ridiculous to the beholders. Amaziah boasted of his valour greatly, and prouoked Iehoash without cause, when he needed not:
and Therefore when the trial comes, the Thraso or bragger is ridiculous to the beholders. Amaziah boasted of his valour greatly, and provoked Jehoash without cause, when he needed not:
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but hee sped thereafter, and was sore foiled.
but he sped thereafter, and was soar foiled.
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So the late miscreants, I meane the powder-traytors, how boasted they of their deuice, when it was almost at the vpshot? God and man (say they in that letter of theirs) haue decreed the ouerthrow of these English heretikes, &c. But God had decreed the contrary,
So the late miscreants, I mean the Powder traitors, how boasted they of their device, when it was almost At the upshot? God and man (say they in that Letter of theirs) have decreed the overthrow of these English Heretics, etc. But God had decreed the contrary,
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and turned their boasting into shame, euen when they looked for a perpetuall destruction, vpon the vpholders and embracers of the Gospell,
and turned their boasting into shame, even when they looked for a perpetual destruction, upon the upholders and embracers of the Gospel,
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and the ouerthrow of the Gospell it selfe. So did Goliah challenge Dauid, by words to this effect;
and the overthrow of the Gospel it self. So did Goliath challenge David, by words to this Effect;
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I will chop thee as small as hearbes to the pot, (as the common phrase of the swaggerer is) but hee was chopt himselfe head from body, with his owne sword.
I will chop thee as small as herbs to the pot, (as the Common phrase of the swaggerer is) but he was chopped himself head from body, with his own sword.
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To morrow (saith he) we will goe to such a place, and make such a gaine, &c. But the Lord was forgotten, and therefore they thriued as Iehoshaphats ships that went to Ophir for gold, for they were broken.
To morrow (Says he) we will go to such a place, and make such a gain, etc. But the Lord was forgotten, and Therefore they thrived as Iehoshaphats ships that went to Ophir for gold, for they were broken.
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So Hezekiah gloried of his treasures, Nebuchadnezzar boasted of his buildings, Achitophel of his policie & counsell, (see his words) Herod of his wit and eloquence:
So Hezekiah gloried of his treasures, Nebuchadnezzar boasted of his buildings, Ahithophel of his policy & counsel, (see his words) Herod of his wit and eloquence:
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and now adaies, who is so naked but hee hath somewhat to vaunt of? And if of nothing else,
and now adais, who is so naked but he hath somewhat to vaunt of? And if of nothing Else,
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yet of this to his neighbour, that he was in the towne before him, whom he contendeth with, and ouer-croweth;
yet of this to his neighbour, that he was in the town before him, whom he contendeth with, and overcroweth;
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and will be there when he is gone: So another boasteth of his skill in his profession or trade;
and will be there when he is gone: So Another boasts of his skill in his profession or trade;
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another of his selling deare, or buying cheape;
Another of his selling deer, or buying cheap;
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of crossing his aduersarie and matching him, &c. for boasting hath not so small acquaintance as men thinke:
of crossing his adversary and matching him, etc. for boasting hath not so small acquaintance as men think:
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yea, for a need, if a man be prouoked but a little, he will bragge of his pride,
yea, for a need, if a man be provoked but a little, he will brag of his pride,
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and not blush to say to him that is his better, Though I haue not so good a purse as thou,
and not blush to say to him that is his better, Though I have not so good a purse as thou,
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yet I haue as proud a stomacke as thou, for thine heart: euen thus may ye heare the poore man contending with the rich.
yet I have as proud a stomach as thou, for thine heart: even thus may you hear the poor man contending with the rich.
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But O earth, earth, earth, consider what thou braggest of, for euen thy glory is thy shame:
But Oh earth, earth, earth, Consider what thou braggest of, for even thy glory is thy shame:
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of thine owne mouth shall he condemne thee, who professeth to resist the proud.
of thine own Mouth shall he condemn thee, who Professes to resist the proud.
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As for them that boast of worse matters, who say, They will quench the zeale of these precise ones, (as they terme honest men) and will wearie and pursue them, till they haue made them eate their word, and to renounce their precisenes:
As for them that boast of Worse matters, who say, They will quench the zeal of these precise ones, (as they term honest men) and will weary and pursue them, till they have made them eat their word, and to renounce their preciseness:
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as Psal. 2. These (I say) are as neere to the Lords despight, and to disappointment as the rest:
as Psalm 2. These (I say) Are as near to the lords despite, and to disappointment as the rest:
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and therefore he scoffeth at the boasts of such enemies, casting their brags in their teeth, and saying;
and Therefore he scoffeth At the boasts of such enemies, casting their brags in their teeth, and saying;
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Tell the towers and gates, see the walles of Sion. &c. As if he should say, What? haue they cast downe all these, looke well,
Tell the towers and gates, see the walls of Sion. etc. As if he should say, What? have they cast down all these, look well,
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and consider, yee shall finde that not a stone thereof is remoued.
and Consider, ye shall find that not a stone thereof is removed.
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So bad a member wee see the tongue is, and boasteth of great things, to small purpose.
So bade a member we see the tongue is, and boasts of great things, to small purpose.
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Therefore, to make vse hereof, let not the wise, strong, rich, boast of their wisedome, strength, and wealth:
Therefore, to make use hereof, let not the wise, strong, rich, boast of their Wisdom, strength, and wealth:
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but hee that will boast, let him boast that he knoweth me, saith the Lord.
but he that will boast, let him boast that he Knoweth me, Says the Lord.
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And he that can boast of this, shall not feare arrogancie, seeing this knowledge of God is euer seasoned with humilitie and loue.
And he that can boast of this, shall not Fear arrogancy, seeing this knowledge of God is ever seasoned with humility and love.
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Let vs consider this, that the sinne of boasting seldome goeth without vsurping Gods honour to a mans selfe, and lying:
Let us Consider this, that the sin of boasting seldom Goes without usurping God's honour to a men self, and lying:
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Both most capitall crimes against the first and second tables. It is grosse for a rich man to boast of his worth and wealth:
Both most capital crimes against the First and second tables. It is gross for a rich man to boast of his worth and wealth:
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but for a man to borow of this man and that great summes, and to boast how well monied he is,
but for a man to borrow of this man and that great sums, and to boast how well moneyed he is,
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how absurd is it? Be able to say (if need be) vtter it, of thy well vsing thy gifts, that thou regardest it as much as them:
how absurd is it? Be able to say (if need be) utter it, of thy well using thy Gifts, that thou regardest it as much as them:
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or else thy craking of the gifts themselues shall be a witnesse against thee, in the giuing vp of thy account;
or Else thy craking of the Gifts themselves shall be a witness against thee, in the giving up of thy account;
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yea rather let the best say:
yea rather let the best say:
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To vs O Lord belongeth shame, and confusion of face, we haue small cause of boasting,
To us O Lord belongeth shame, and confusion of face, we have small cause of boasting,
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if we saw our selues in any sort, as we are, and our vilenes.
if we saw our selves in any sort, as we Are, and our vileness.
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Nay, let none boast so much as of to morrow, they know not what one day may bring foorth.
Nay, let none boast so much as of to morrow, they know not what one day may bring forth.
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Man is a worme, meane and base, if he were laid out in his colours:
Man is a worm, mean and base, if he were laid out in his colours:
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But being as he is, he should rather breake into admiration, and say with the Prophet, O Lord, it is thy mercie that we be not all consumed, rather then to boast of things aboue his reach.
But being as he is, he should rather break into admiration, and say with the Prophet, Oh Lord, it is thy mercy that we be not all consumed, rather then to boast of things above his reach.
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It is absurd and ill beseeming euery way, but especially it is odious, and as dangerous,
It is absurd and ill beseeming every Way, but especially it is odious, and as dangerous,
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when it is vsed against the people of God, as Iezabel did against Elias, and Rabsakee that railing heathen against the good King Ezechias and his men, boasting and threatning them,
when it is used against the people of God, as Jezebel did against Elias, and Rabsakee that railing heathen against the good King Hezekiah and his men, boasting and threatening them,
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and all to discourage them from the true seruice of God, as I haue said. And this of Gaals boasting: now of Zebuls answere.
and all to discourage them from the true service of God, as I have said. And this of Gaals boasting: now of Zebuls answer.
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When Zebul, who being for Abimelech, saw the boastings of this Gaal against Abimelech as he sent him word thereof,
When Zebul, who being for Abimelech, saw the boastings of this Gaal against Abimelech as he sent him word thereof,
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when he heard of them by other, that hee might prepare himselfe to come forward and fight with him;
when he herd of them by other, that he might prepare himself to come forward and fight with him;
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so now he heard him himselfe, he fleshed him on, and matched him in another kinde, to wit, in subtiltie and dissimulation,
so now he herd him himself, he fleshed him on, and matched him in Another kind, to wit, in subtlety and dissimulation,
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while yet he spake faire, and seemed to be friendly to him, as here wee see.
while yet he spoke fair, and seemed to be friendly to him, as Here we see.
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For hee went out of the citie with him, to the end he might suspect nothing,
For he went out of the City with him, to the end he might suspect nothing,
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when he had yet giuen warning to Abimelech, to lie in waite for him, against the time hee should come foorth,
when he had yet given warning to Abimelech, to lie in wait for him, against the time he should come forth,
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and to be readie to set vpon him:
and to be ready to Set upon him:
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To this end I say, God hath set vs here, alwaies to haue our eye vpon our departure,
To this end I say, God hath Set us Here, always to have our eye upon our departure,
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egging and drawing him on subtilly, so that he could not for shame, when yet full faine he would haue broken away from him.
egging and drawing him on subtly, so that he could not for shame, when yet full feign he would have broken away from him.
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Where, besides that wee may note the dissimulations, lyings and slie subtilties that be in the world,
Where, beside that we may note the dissimulations, lyings and sly subtleties that be in the world,
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euen among such as pretend great loue and friendship, as is to be seene in this Zebul. Which point I haue spoken of alreadie in this booke:
even among such as pretend great love and friendship, as is to be seen in this Zebul. Which point I have spoken of already in this book:
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so wee may see how men of euill qualities are matched and meete together, as he was with Gaal. For if we marke wee may see, that one is a boaster, another a dissembler,
so we may see how men of evil qualities Are matched and meet together, as he was with Gaal. For if we mark we may see, that one is a boaster, Another a dissembler,
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and a subtill vnderminder, a third a quarrellet, and contentious liuer. Other tainted with sundrie other dangerous and bad qualities, of which the Apostle speaketh;
and a subtle vnderminder, a third a quarrellet, and contentious liver. Other tainted with sundry other dangerous and bad qualities, of which the Apostle speaks;
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these I say all, liue and deale together.
these I say all, live and deal together.
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Is it not therfore the great goodnesse of God, that one deuoureth not another? Yea if the Lord should not bridle him for the vpholding of the peace of the Church and Common-wealth, they could not possiblie dwell together,
Is it not Therefore the great Goodness of God, that one devoureth not Another? Yea if the Lord should not bridle him for the upholding of the peace of the Church and Commonwealth, they could not possibly dwell together,
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nor liue and conuerse the one with the other, nor stand in any sort, no, not as they doe,
nor live and converse the one with the other, nor stand in any sort, no, not as they do,
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but being of so contrary and bad qualities, they must needs as fire and water destroy one another.
but being of so contrary and bad qualities, they must needs as fire and water destroy one Another.
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And whereas the good Magistrate and faithfull Minister with other assistant Christians, doe labour to throw downe the workes of darknesse,
And whereas the good Magistrate and faithful Minister with other assistant Christians, do labour to throw down the works of darkness,
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and of the diuell, and so to bridle the rage of the turbulent and vnruly sort of people;
and of the Devil, and so to bridle the rage of the turbulent and unruly sort of people;
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herein it may be spoken with griefe, the opposition against pietie and goodnesse is so great, that although (the Lord working not by miracle,
herein it may be spoken with grief, the opposition against piety and Goodness is so great, that although (the Lord working not by miracle,
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but by meanes) somewhat bee done for the incouragement of his; and the restraining of the other;
but by means) somewhat be done for the encouragement of his; and the restraining of the other;
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yet but little in respect of that which might be, and that were to be desired and looked:
yet but little in respect of that which might be, and that were to be desired and looked:
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because such good instruments, the most of them are too faint to fight the Lords battels against his so fierce, subtile, and many enemies.
Because such good Instruments, the most of them Are too faint to fight the lords battles against his so fierce, subtle, and many enemies.
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The like prouidence of God I noted before touching Abimelechs hiring vaine fellowes vpon the fourth verse of this Chapter.
The like providence of God I noted before touching Abimelechs hiring vain Fellows upon the fourth verse of this Chapter.
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And to that, I may adde, that the Lord doth vse one wicked person to deuoure and oppresse the other, that so his owne people may enioy the more peace and safetie.
And to that, I may add, that the Lord does use one wicked person to devour and oppress the other, that so his own people may enjoy the more peace and safety.
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If they could see into the issue, that hee who winneth, winneth hell, and hee that loseth, loseth heauen: the gaines are onely Satans:
If they could see into the issue, that he who wins, wins hell, and he that loses, loses heaven: the gains Are only Satan:
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this is not their profession, they are bought with a price to serue the Lord in their bodies and spirits.
this is not their profession, they Are bought with a price to serve the Lord in their bodies and spirits.
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As we see here, that this politicke dissembler Zebul (a right picture of our subtile Machiauilians now adaies) smoothes and flatters this Gaal, and serues his humour, (as one that would make his fellow drunke, drawes him on leaudly to drinke pot after pot, till he be quite turned ouer) by a pretended shew of friendship, that so his intent and plot to betray him to Abimelech, might in the meane season take the more sure effect.
As we see Here, that this politic dissembler Zebul (a right picture of our subtle Machiavellians now adais) smooths and flatters this Gaal, and serves his humour, (as one that would make his fellow drunk, draws him on lewdly to drink pot After pot, till he be quite turned over) by a pretended show of friendship, that so his intent and plot to betray him to Abimelech, might in the mean season take the more sure Effect.
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Secondly, from hence let vs note, how one sinner (being opposite to anothers drifts and purposes) goeth to worke, in the defeating of his enemy.
Secondly, from hence let us note, how one sinner (being opposite to another's drifts and Purposes) Goes to work, in the defeating of his enemy.
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Euen thus that (as the prouerb saith) one naile driues out another:
Eve thus that (as the proverb Says) one nail drives out Another:
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they haue no way to go beyond each other, but this, who shall vse his weapon skilfullest, and most mischieuously.
they have no Way to go beyond each other, but this, who shall use his weapon skilfullest, and most mischievously.
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They all fetch their wiles out of one budget, and their arrowes out of one quiuer:
They all fetch their wiles out of one budget, and their arrows out of one quiver:
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either subtiltie or force is their weapon:
either subtlety or force is their weapon:
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the sligh and treacherous Achitophel runnes to the budget, the cruell and malicious Efau to the quiuer:
the sligh and treacherous Ahithophel runs to the budget, the cruel and malicious Esau to the quiver:
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here lies the point, who shall draw out the subtillest and cunningest fetch, or who shall take thence the sharpest or deadliest arrow.
Here lies the point, who shall draw out the subtlest and cunningest fetch, or who shall take thence the Sharpest or deadliest arrow.
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Both shoot in the same, I meane the diuels bow, but the skill is, who shall ouer-reach, and ouer-shoote each other therein.
Both shoot in the same, I mean the Devils bow, but the skill is, who shall overreach, and overshoot each other therein.
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And he that prouides them this artillery, will be sure to be the gainer which part soeuer loseth:
And he that provides them this Artillery, will be sure to be the gainer which part soever loses:
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hee will prouide, that his kingdome shall increase, euen in the opposition of his subiects: they fight as fast for him as they doe against each other:
he will provide, that his Kingdom shall increase, even in the opposition of his Subjects: they fight as fast for him as they do against each other:
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Zebul and Gaal serue two Masters here (in one sense) the one Abimelech, the other Shechem,Zebul and Gaal serve two Masters Here (in one sense) the one Abimelech, the other Shechem,
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and the one by his boasting seekes to out-face the other. The other by his conniuence and dissembling seekes to root out him.
and the one by his boasting seeks to outface the other. The other by his connivance and dissembling seeks to root out him.
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But loe in the meane while both serue one Master the Diuell, hee reioyces as much in the spectacle,
But lo in the mean while both serve one Master the devil, he reioyces as much in the spectacle,
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as Ioab and Abner did, in the beholding their young men to play, (as they cruelly called it) but in good earnest to cut each others throat.
as Ioab and Abner did, in the beholding their young men to play, (as they cruelly called it) but in good earnest to Cut each Others throat.
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If men in their cursed doings and tradings thus in sinne, would consider that themselues are sure to goe by the walles,
If men in their cursed doings and tradings thus in sin, would Consider that themselves Are sure to go by the walls,
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and forfeit their soules to him with whose engins and tooles they appugne each other,
and forfeit their Souls to him with whose Engines and tools they appugne each other,
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yea if they considered, that their quarrels serue to no other end, but to make a pageant for the diuell to laugh at:
yea if they considered, that their quarrels serve to no other end, but to make a pageant for the Devil to laugh At:
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The other indeed being disswaded from this practise, answere for themselues:
The other indeed being dissuaded from this practice, answer for themselves:
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oh how would this quaile them and dampe them in their leaudnesse? Put case that in the same ship vpon the sea, two men walke contrary steppes to each other, the one crossing the other in their motions:
o how would this quail them and damp them in their leaudnesse? Put case that in the same ship upon the sea, two men walk contrary steps to each other, the one crossing the other in their motions:
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doth not the ship carrie them both one way? Can they (will they, nill they) resist the motion of the ship wherein both saile? Euen so all sinne hath one motion, though sinners mooue diuersly;
does not the ship carry them both one Way? Can they (will they, nill they) resist the motion of the ship wherein both sail? Eve so all sin hath one motion, though Sinners move diversely;
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let them striue each against other neuer so eagerly both must yeeld to one motion, their sinne wil bring them both to hell.
let them strive each against other never so eagerly both must yield to one motion, their sin will bring them both to hell.
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The prodigall man walkes with quite aduerse steppes to the couetous, but both steps tend to hell. One great man seekes to ouerthrow another:
The prodigal man walks with quite adverse steps to the covetous, but both steps tend to hell. One great man seeks to overthrow Another:
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hee that is subtill takes the vantage of him that is ambicious, and laies such a traine for him,
he that is subtle Takes the vantage of him that is ambitious, and lays such a train for him,
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as by following his ambicious plot, he incurreth the danger of the law, and so supplants him;
as by following his ambitious plot, he incurreth the danger of the law, and so supplants him;
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but both the wisdome of the one, and the folly of the other is hellish.
but both the Wisdom of the one, and the folly of the other is hellish.
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So that the closer and deeper the one is aboue the other, the sooner he may subuert him:
So that the closer and Deeper the one is above the other, the sooner he may subvert him:
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but a subtiller then both, goeth beyond them, and will (at length) ouerreach them both. One man vnderhand worketh mischiefe against another:
but a subtler then both, Goes beyond them, and will (At length) overreach them both. One man underhand works mischief against Another:
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and he againe vnsheaths his tongue against him:
and he again unsheaths his tongue against him:
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the former is like to put downe the latter, but his owne sinne will as fast vndoe him.
the former is like to put down the latter, but his own sin will as fast undo him.
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So the buyer would match the seller by his dissembling: the seller would cosen the buyer by his boasting and praising of the wares:
So the buyer would match the seller by his dissembling: the seller would Cousin the buyer by his boasting and praising of the wares:
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but indeed both deceiue themselues aswell as each other.
but indeed both deceive themselves aswell as each other.
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The vse is, to teach men not to thinke themselues safe and warrantable, because they resist euill,
The use is, to teach men not to think themselves safe and warrantable, Because they resist evil,
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except they dislike and hate it also; for they may sinne as fast in resisting it, as in allowing it.
except they dislike and hate it also; for they may sin as fast in resisting it, as in allowing it.
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Againe, let it teach men to abhorre this estate which admitteth no peace, no sound consent and vnitie:
Again, let it teach men to abhor this estate which admitteth no peace, no found consent and unity:
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but is a fountaine of confusion:
but is a fountain of confusion:
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and to embrace that profession and practise, which commeth from the God of order, and is as vniforme in the meanes as the end,
and to embrace that profession and practice, which comes from the God of order, and is as uniform in the means as the end,
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and vniteth them that embrace it, in the league of loue and peace.
and uniteth them that embrace it, in the league of love and peace.
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As for those that are better minded, let them beware of this errour of the wicked:
As for those that Are better minded, let them beware of this error of the wicked:
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let them not thinke their libertie hereby restrained, because they may not match the vngodly in their kind to play the Cretians with Cretians, the Foxes with Foxes:
let them not think their liberty hereby restrained, Because they may not match the ungodly in their kind to play the Cretians with Cretians, the Foxes with Foxes:
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or else they saw that hee would surelie root out them:
or Else they saw that he would surely root out them:
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That if they did not sweare, cosen, lie and temporise with the world, they could not liue, euery one would ouer-reach them, they should greatly disaduantage themselues in forgoing that liberty.
That if they did not swear, Cousin, lie and temporise with the world, they could not live, every one would overreach them, they should greatly disadvantage themselves in foregoing that liberty.
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But let the godly oppose their innocencie, with the wisdome of the spirit, to the subtiltie,
But let the godly oppose their innocence, with the Wisdom of the Spirit, to the subtlety,
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and all other leaud qualities of the wicked:
and all other lewd qualities of the wicked:
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and if they cannot match them thereby, let them willingly take the foile, and submit themselues to God, rather then returne euill for euill.
and if they cannot match them thereby, let them willingly take the foil, and submit themselves to God, rather then return evil for evil.
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This vrging of Gaal by Zebul alleaging his owne words, that he had said, [ Who is Abimelech ] made him goe forth against him,
This urging of Gaal by Zebul alleging his own words, that he had said, [ Who is Abimelech ] made him go forth against him,
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but ful soone he turned his face away from him, and fled:
but full soon he turned his face away from him, and fled:
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where we may see how God shamed him for his bragges, and that euen among the men of Shechem, where hee had made his boasting:
where we may see how God shamed him for his brags, and that even among the men of Shechem, where he had made his boasting:
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that they, as well as he, might take shame for their rash and most vnwise aduenturing to set him vp for their head and guide, in whom they saw nothing but bragges.
that they, as well as he, might take shame for their rash and most unwise adventuring to Set him up for their head and guide, in whom they saw nothing but brags.
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Thus doth God daily put to shame both boasters and such as aduance and cleaue vnto them:
Thus does God daily put to shame both boaster's and such as advance and cleave unto them:
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as what boaster is there, if he can make a flourish, but some base and vnsetled persons or other will admire and applaud him, which God doth most iustly suffer them to doe, the one to deceiue, the other to bee deceiued, accordingly as they haue prouoked him,
as what boaster is there, if he can make a flourish, but Some base and unsettled Persons or other will admire and applaud him, which God does most justly suffer them to do, the one to deceive, the other to be deceived, accordingly as they have provoked him,
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and yet in great mercy he doth it, to humble, and bring them to repentance, when they cannot but with shame see what they haue done:
and yet in great mercy he does it, to humble, and bring them to Repentance, when they cannot but with shame see what they have done:
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although we see (the more is the pitie) that few are the better thereby,
although we see (the more is the pity) that few Are the better thereby,
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or make any vse thereof, but runne into some other bad course, if they be made openly ashamed of that.
or make any use thereof, but run into Some other bad course, if they be made openly ashamed of that.
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Which I speake as well to giue a watchword to both, to bethinke themselues betimes of taking a better course,
Which I speak as well to give a watchword to both, to bethink themselves betimes of taking a better course,
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as also to the great comfort of them that are wary and aduised to shun and auoide such deceiuers and base flourishers,
as also to the great Comfort of them that Are wary and advised to shun and avoid such deceivers and base flourishers,
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and doe take like heed and care to keepe themselues from euery euill way. But to returne:
and do take like heed and care to keep themselves from every evil Way. But to return:
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in that this Gaal was driuen so cowardly to flie, who had made so great bragges of courage and manhood, we see what many doe shew themselues to bee in triall:
in that this Gaal was driven so cowardly to fly, who had made so great brags of courage and manhood, we see what many do show themselves to be in trial:
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for without grace there is little difference.
for without grace there is little difference.
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And I doe not onely meane hereby grosse and great braggers, of whom I haue spoken already,
And I do not only mean hereby gross and great braggers, of whom I have spoken already,
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but others also in that kind, though as it is counted in a lower degree. For example:
but Others also in that kind, though as it is counted in a lower degree. For Exampl:
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how many may we see, who shew great liking of good things, and who professe their forwardnesse in religion,
how many may we see, who show great liking of good things, and who profess their forwardness in Religion,
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and to dislike others that doe not so, as if they were before-hand themselues in comparison of many? and yet it is cleere that either they haue small or no vse of religion, (when they be at the best) no, not as many of them haue, whom they disgrace and condemne,
and to dislike Others that do not so, as if they were beforehand themselves in comparison of many? and yet it is clear that either they have small or no use of Religion, (when they be At the best) no, not as many of them have, whom they disgrace and condemn,
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or else they reuolt in time for all their faire shewes, and thereby doe openly bewray that there is nothing but froth to be found in them.
or Else they revolt in time for all their fair shows, and thereby do openly bewray that there is nothing but froth to be found in them.
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Which is no small cause of griefe to the best, that there being but few that do make any great profession,
Which is no small cause of grief to the best, that there being but few that do make any great profession,
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yet that many of them should deceiue themselues and others.
yet that many of them should deceive themselves and Others.
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In stead whereof, let Gods true seruants feare alwaies, as the blessed doe, their infirmities and vntowardnesse, which they feele to be in them,
In stead whereof, let God's true Servants Fear always, as the blessed do, their infirmities and untowardness, which they feel to be in them,
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and giue no occasions to any to thinke of them better then they are, but walke in vprightnesse of hart toward God,
and give no occasions to any to think of them better then they Are, but walk in uprightness of heart towards God,
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and not neglect to honour him, as they shall haue opportunitie in giuing good example to others.
and not neglect to honour him, as they shall have opportunity in giving good Exampl to Others.
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And while Gaal the Captaine of the men of Shechem fled, many of them fell and were slaine, according to the Lords foretelling,
And while Gaal the Captain of the men of Shechem fled, many of them fell and were slain, according to the lords foretelling,
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and for that their sin against Gedeons house:
and for that their since against Gedeons house:
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and their boasting defender himselfe (as he tooke vpon him to be) was cast out of the citie with his brethren, that they did not so much as remaine in it.
and their boasting defender himself (as he took upon him to be) was cast out of the City with his brothers, that they did not so much as remain in it.
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And by this let all learne a further lesson, then to shunne and auoide boasters; to wit that they neither put themselues vnder the shadow of flesh:
And by this let all Learn a further Lesson, then to shun and avoid boaster's; to wit that they neither put themselves under the shadow of Flesh:
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for euen so they shall be serued, (as these men of Shechem were) who repose their confidence in man, or in any earthly thing.
for even so they shall be served, (as these men of Shechem were) who repose their confidence in man, or in any earthly thing.
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And this doth cleerely shew the beginning of the destruction of the men of Shechem.
And this does clearly show the beginning of the destruction of the men of Shechem.
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But of the argument now handled, I need not repeate that which hath been spoke vpon sundry occasions heretofore:
But of the argument now handled, I need not repeat that which hath been spoke upon sundry occasions heretofore:
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as for Gaal, we see he rosted not that which he got in hunting.
as for Gaal, we see he roasted not that which he god in hunting.
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Gaal thought by crakes and boasting to winde in himselfe and his brethren with the men of Shechem:Gaal Thought by crake's and boasting to wind in himself and his brothers with the men of Shechem:
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as for Abimelech, hee knew hee got into the kingdome by tyrannie, and hee thought it liker for many to preuaile then one. as for Abimelech, he knew he god into the Kingdom by tyranny, and he Thought it liker for many to prevail then one.
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And although commonlie it commeth to passe that men stablish themselues and theirs, by flattery and cosoning, yet here it was otherwise.
And although commonly it comes to pass that men establish themselves and theirs, by flattery and cozening, yet Here it was otherwise.
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and there must be renuings of couenants oft times betwixt them;
and there must be renuings of Covenants oft times betwixt them;
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For hee was frustrate of his hope, and as we see here, cast out by Abimelech. And so God dealeth oft-times, that though many vnworthy persons lift vp their heads,
For he was frustrate of his hope, and as we see Here, cast out by Abimelech. And so God deals ofttimes, that though many unworthy Persons lift up their Heads,
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and build their nest on high against the darts of misfortune, (as they call it) by pride, extortion, crueltie, boasting, &c. yet God many times hindreth the course of such, and throweth them downe:
and built their nest on high against the darts of misfortune, (as they call it) by pride, extortion, cruelty, boasting, etc. yet God many times hindereth the course of such, and throweth them down:
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as he soone broke off the ill course that Iudas tooke to be rich: Ioab, Abner, and Achitophel, who were neere to the King in whose daies they liued,
as he soon broke off the ill course that Iudas took to be rich: Ioab, Abner, and Ahithophel, who were near to the King in whose days they lived,
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yet in time they were cast downe from their greatnes and glory which they had.
yet in time they were cast down from their greatness and glory which they had.
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Oh how hath he done the like in latter times since, that if such wil needs darken and obscure Gods glory and the Gospell for their owne pleasure,
O how hath he done the like in latter times since, that if such will needs darken and Obscure God's glory and the Gospel for their own pleasure,
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or the setting vp of themselues;
or the setting up of themselves;
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they may see with their owne eyes, as also all that applauded them, that they haue receiued their due reward,
they may see with their own eyes, as also all that applauded them, that they have received their due reward,
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when God hath cast them downe with shame, and yet the worst is behind; which abideth such, whatsoeuer changes they meet with here in the meane season.
when God hath cast them down with shame, and yet the worst is behind; which Abideth such, whatsoever changes they meet with Here in the mean season.
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And this being the best state that sin bringeth (in this life) which I haue now mentioned, let it feare the godly to taste of the dainties of such, (as they count them) lest they with Eue reaching out their hands after them, doe taste also of their punishments in such wise,
And this being the best state that since brings (in this life) which I have now mentioned, let it Fear the godly to taste of the dainties of such, (as they count them) lest they with Eue reaching out their hands After them, do taste also of their punishments in such wise,
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as they wish with many stripes, that they had neuer done so.
as they wish with many stripes, that they had never done so.
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Verse 42. And on the morrow the people went out into the field, which was told Abimelech.
Verse 42. And on the morrow the people went out into the field, which was told Abimelech.
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43. And he tooke the people and diuided them into three bands, and laid waite in the fields and looked,
43. And he took the people and divided them into three bans, and laid wait in the fields and looked,
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and behold, the people were come out of the citie, and hee rose vp against them and smote them. and behold, the people were come out of the City, and he rose up against them and smote them.
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44. And Abimelech and the bands that were with him rushed forward, and stood in the entring of the gates of the citie,
44. And Abimelech and the bans that were with him rushed forward, and stood in the entering of the gates of the City,
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and the two other bands ran vpon all the people that were in the field and slew them. and the two other bans ran upon all the people that were in the field and slew them.
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45. And when Abimelech had fought against the citie all that day, hee tooke the citie,
45. And when Abimelech had fought against the City all that day, he took the City,
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and slew the people that was therein, and destroyed the citie, and sowed Salt in it. and slew the people that was therein, and destroyed the City, and sowed Salt in it.
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46. And when all the men of the Tower of Shechem heard it, they entred into an hold of the house of the god Berith.
46. And when all the men of the Tower of Shechem herd it, they entered into an hold of the house of the god Berith.
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47. And it was told Abimelech that all the men of Shechem were gathered together.
47. And it was told Abimelech that all the men of Shechem were gathered together.
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and with good father Barzillai to prouide for our graue.
and with good father Barzillai to provide for our graven.
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48. And Abimelech gate him vp to Mount Zalmon, he and all the people that were with him,
48. And Abimelech gate him up to Mount Zalmon, he and all the people that were with him,
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and Abimelech tooke axes with him, and cut downe boughs of trees, and tooke them,
and Abimelech took axes with him, and Cut down boughs of trees, and took them,
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and bare them on his shoulder, and said vnto the folke that were with him, What yee haue seene me to doe, make hast and doe like me. and bore them on his shoulder, and said unto the folk that were with him, What ye have seen me to do, make haste and do like me.
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49. Then all the people also cut downe euery man his bough, and followed Abimelech, and put them to the hold, and set the hold on fire with them.
49. Then all the people also Cut down every man his bough, and followed Abimelech, and put them to the hold, and Set the hold on fire with them.
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50. So all the men of the tower of Shechem died also, about a thousand men and women.
50. So all the men of the tower of Shechem died also, about a thousand men and women.
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AFter the forementioned slaughter, and holding Gaal out of the citie, the Israelites in Shechem thought among themselues, that they would be auenged of Abimelech, as it seemeth;
After the forementioned slaughter, and holding Gaal out of the City, the Israelites in Shechem Thought among themselves, that they would be avenged of Abimelech, as it seems;
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and they went out of the citie to pursue him.
and they went out of the City to pursue him.
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They neuer considered what a punishment they had sustained already, by their rash putting themselues vnder that vaine-glorious boaster Gaal, but vnaduisedly followed their quarrell.
They never considered what a punishment they had sustained already, by their rash putting themselves under that vainglorious boaster Gaal, but unadvisedly followed their quarrel.
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But he vnderstanding it, tooke the aduantage of that their attempt, and so disposed his bands of souldiers, that hee set two of them to take those that came forth of the citie,
But he understanding it, took the advantage of that their attempt, and so disposed his bans of Soldiers, that he Set two of them to take those that Come forth of the City,
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and slew them, and hee and another band rushed to the entrance into the citie,
and slew them, and he and Another band rushed to the Entrance into the City,
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and hauing fought against it the whole day, took it, and slew the people in it,
and having fought against it the Whole day, took it, and slew the people in it,
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and destroyed the citie, and sowed salt in it.
and destroyed the City, and sowed salt in it.
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If the men of Shechem had gone out of the citie, but to walke, or to doe some businesse,
If the men of Shechem had gone out of the City, but to walk, or to do Some business,
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as some (perhaps) would thinke they did, Abimelech should not haue needed to prepare two or three bands of armed men to set vpon a few, scatteringly here and there,
as Some (perhaps) would think they did, Abimelech should not have needed to prepare two or three bans of armed men to Set upon a few, scatteringly Here and there,
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and those vnarmed, comming forth to their worke;
and those unarmed, coming forth to their work;
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or if they had gone out vpon pleasure, what had he gained, to haue gone forth with bands against a few persons? But it is cleare therefore (as I said) and most certaine, that they went out in warlike manner to fight with Abimelech, (though they went without Gaal their Captaine) being much prouoked and incensed for the losse of their neighbours, whom Abimelech had slaine the day before.
or if they had gone out upon pleasure, what had he gained, to have gone forth with bans against a few Persons? But it is clear Therefore (as I said) and most certain, that they went out in warlike manner to fight with Abimelech, (though they went without Gaal their Captain) being much provoked and incensed for the loss of their neighbours, whom Abimelech had slain the day before.
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For they were many, and for that they were now heated very much:
For they were many, and for that they were now heated very much:
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and more in spite, rashnesse, and desire of reuenge, rather then good aduisednesse they went to worke:
and more in spite, rashness, and desire of revenge, rather then good advisedness they went to work:
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being driuen and put to their shifts, as they thought, and that somewhat they must doe to him, either that they must ouerthrow him,
being driven and put to their shifts, as they Thought, and that somewhat they must do to him, either that they must overthrow him,
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for to this it was now come, that the word of God by Iotham, might be fulfilled.
for to this it was now come, that the word of God by Jotham, might be fulfilled.
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And by this we see to what desperate shifts men are driuen by their falsehood, crueltie, rashnesse, vaine, confidence in man, and by the like sinnes:
And by this we see to what desperate shifts men Are driven by their falsehood, cruelty, rashness, vain, confidence in man, and by the like Sins:
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and what wise man would looke for any better end of such doings?
and what wise man would look for any better end of such doings?
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If God had brought vpon them that trouble in their innocencie, hee would haue taught them how to beare it, whatsoeuer had been like to haue followed:
If God had brought upon them that trouble in their innocence, he would have taught them how to bear it, whatsoever had been like to have followed:
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but now they runne vpon the swords point, and therefore both they that sought to fight with him abroad,
but now they run upon the swords point, and Therefore both they that sought to fight with him abroad,
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and they that waited for to set vpon him and his men in the citie, are both of them destroyed.
and they that waited for to Set upon him and his men in the City, Are both of them destroyed.
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This is the best end that sinne bringeth vpon the committers.
This is the best end that sin brings upon the committers.
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And thus wilfulnesse, stomacke, and stubbornesse bring many to destruction, while they who are contrary minded are in peace.
And thus wilfulness, stomach, and Stubbornness bring many to destruction, while they who Are contrary minded Are in peace.
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So contention, whoring, drunkennesse and riot, doe the like in their kind:
So contention, whoring, Drunkenness and riot, do the like in their kind:
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and they that seeme to bee safest, and freest from danger being of that sort, may looke for no better fruit nor end of their euill doings,
and they that seem to be Safest, and Freest from danger being of that sort, may look for no better fruit nor end of their evil doings,
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but shame, sorrow, and a miserable death, though not by enemies, as these men of Shechem found it,
but shame, sorrow, and a miserable death, though not by enemies, as these men of Shechem found it,
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whether it bee in their beds, or wrought by their owne hands, all is one, if repentance breake not off their euill course.
whither it be in their Beds, or wrought by their own hands, all is one, if Repentance break not off their evil course.
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The which while Gods seruants behold, and see to what a wofull end their euill doings bring many, who yet in their iolitie thought themselues the only wise men of others,
The which while God's Servants behold, and see to what a woeful end their evil doings bring many, who yet in their jollity Thought themselves the only wise men of Others,
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and all fooles who walked in their innocencie and vprightnesse.
and all Fools who walked in their innocence and uprightness.
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I say while Gods seruants see this, they shall praise him highly, for that they followed a better course by Gods direction;
I say while God's Servants see this, they shall praise him highly, for that they followed a better course by God's direction;
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and euen now (I say) when they see Gods threats executed vpon euill doers,
and even now (I say) when they see God's Treats executed upon evil doers,
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as they were told that it should be so in the middest of their prosperitie and iolitie.
as they were told that it should be so in the midst of their Prosperity and jollity.
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And all that come after them, shall see good cause, and haue incouragement to hold on a Christian course,
And all that come After them, shall see good cause, and have encouragement to hold on a Christian course,
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and to turne neither on the right hand, nor on the left, although they shall see pietie and good conscience to be iustled to the walles,
and to turn neither on the right hand, nor on the left, although they shall see piety and good conscience to be justled to the walls,
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and scorned, yet shal the worst day of these that practise them, be farre better then the best of the other,
and scorned, yet shall the worst day of these that practise them, be Far better then the best of the other,
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for all their setting out of the matter for a while;
for all their setting out of the matter for a while;
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and when their time commeth in which they shall smart, then shall Gods seruants reioyce in their owne sinceritie and innocencie.
and when their time comes in which they shall smart, then shall God's Servants rejoice in their own sincerity and innocence.
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Let the reader looke backe to the former chapter, and inlarge this point by adding thereto, that which hath been noted touching the sinne and iudgement of Succoth and Penuel.
Let the reader look back to the former chapter, and enlarge this point by adding thereto, that which hath been noted touching the sin and judgement of Succoth and Penuel.
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Now followeth the further proceeding in, and laying foorth of the ouerthrow of the men of Shechem.
Now follows the further proceeding in, and laying forth of the overthrow of the men of Shechem.
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Abimelech might for all the force of them goe and dwell safely in his house,Abimelech might for all the force of them go and dwell safely in his house,
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as he did, at Arnmah, not farre from Shechem, their power being weakned, and Gaal thrust out by Zebul. But yet they rose vp against him,
as he did, At Arnmah, not Far from Shechem, their power being weakened, and Gaal thrust out by Zebul. But yet they rose up against him,
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as we haue heard, of stomack, if possibly they might any way be reuenged:
as we have herd, of stomach, if possibly they might any Way be revenged:
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But their so doing being told to Abimelech, turned to the destruction of them that did so,
But their so doing being told to Abimelech, turned to the destruction of them that did so,
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and to them that were in the citie, with it also; as appeareth in these foure next verses. Reade them in the text.
and to them that were in the City, with it also; as appears in these foure next Verses. Reade them in the text.
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The Lord hauing purposed their ouerthrow, did thus goe forward with it: for he hath many waies to execute his iudgments threatned vpon his enemies.
The Lord having purposed their overthrow, did thus go forward with it: for he hath many ways to execute his Judgments threatened upon his enemies.
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It was a iust cause to astonish the rest, when he began with the formost:
It was a just cause to astonish the rest, when he began with the foremost:
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but alas, where there is no counsell from God to direct them, what can they do,
but alas, where there is no counsel from God to Direct them, what can they do,
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but waite their time to follow their fellowes in the like iudgement? Euen so, God sometimes sweepes away all the companie of bad men and euill workers in some one place at once,
but wait their time to follow their Fellows in the like judgement? Eve so, God sometime sweeps away all the company of bad men and evil workers in Some one place At once,
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as hee did whole kingdomes in Ioshuas time, and made his people possesse and inhabit them.
as he did Whole kingdoms in Joshuas time, and made his people possess and inhabit them.
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Sometime he keepeth them vnder and wasteth his enemies by degrees, and one after another, as here:
Sometime he Keepeth them under and wastes his enemies by Degrees, and one After Another, as Here:
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as before I noted out of the space of Abimelechs raigne, where the same point hath been handled.
as before I noted out of the Molle of Abimelechs Reign, where the same point hath been handled.
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So they that marke it, shall finde, that though hee giue them their scope and libertie for a time, which hee doth, that they may repent;
So they that mark it, shall find, that though he give them their scope and liberty for a time, which he does, that they may Repent;
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they in the meane while looking after no such thing, (I say) they that mark it, shall see,
they in the mean while looking After no such thing, (I say) they that mark it, shall see,
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how God either beginneth to blow vpon their prosperitie, as the East wind in the Spring beginneth to nip and hold in the leaues that were comming foorth,
how God either begins to blow upon their Prosperity, as the East wind in the Spring begins to nip and hold in the leaves that were coming forth,
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or else as a great frost doth all at once kill them;
or Else as a great frost does all At once kill them;
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so doth he suddenly send desolation vpon them, one way or other, when their time is come.
so does he suddenly send desolation upon them, one Way or other, when their time is come.
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And therefore let no seruant of God feare, or be dismaied for the greatnes and pride of such,
And Therefore let no servant of God Fear, or be dismayed for the greatness and pride of such,
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for in a small time their glorie and iollitie shall vanish, it shall be no more seene;
for in a small time their glory and jollity shall vanish, it shall be no more seen;
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there is a greater then they, who will surely cut off their hope, and lay their glorie in the dust.
there is a greater then they, who will surely Cut off their hope, and lay their glory in the dust.
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Oh that the righteous could then praise God, for that hee hath kept them in all those times of danger within their bounds, not suffering them grossely to reach out their hands to iniquitie;
O that the righteous could then praise God, for that he hath kept them in all those times of danger within their bounds, not suffering them grossly to reach out their hands to iniquity;
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and when they haue seene such workes of God to be shewed on his enemies, then euer after to bee more firme in their couenant keeping with God.
and when they have seen such works of God to be showed on his enemies, then ever After to be more firm in their Covenant keeping with God.
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These things being thus brought about to the killing of so many of the men of Shechem, a thing so vnlikely in their first making of Abimelech king;
These things being thus brought about to the killing of so many of the men of Shechem, a thing so unlikely in their First making of Abimelech King;
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it shall not be amisse to consider a little of it, the spoile of the men being so great,
it shall not be amiss to Consider a little of it, the spoil of the men being so great,
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and yet so small likelihood thereof, till the Lord sent an euill spirit betwixt Abimelech and them.
and yet so small likelihood thereof, till the Lord sent an evil Spirit betwixt Abimelech and them.
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Who would haue said in the time of their agreement and loue, that was betwixt them, that they should haue growne to this point, to become vtter enemies? and while they were so neerely ioyned and knit together in amitie and friendship, that they could be thus alienated,
Who would have said in the time of their agreement and love, that was betwixt them, that they should have grown to this point, to become utter enemies? and while they were so nearly joined and knit together in amity and friendship, that they could be thus alienated,
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and at the vttermost defiance one with the other? They who were promised by Abimelech to be aboue all other respected and preferred;
and At the uttermost defiance one with the other? They who were promised by Abimelech to be above all other respected and preferred;
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who would haue said, that they of all other should be hardliest handled, yea destroyed? But wee must vnderstand, that there were two causes hereof,
who would have said, that they of all other should be hardliest handled, yea destroyed? But we must understand, that there were two Causes hereof,
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and the one rising from the other.
and the one rising from the other.
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The one was this, their loue was wicked and cursed, and bound together with rotten bands. The other was this;
The one was this, their love was wicked and cursed, and bound together with rotten bans. The other was this;
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that the wrath of God burning like fire, brake and consumed these bands: whereby hee raised an euill spirit betwixt them, to the destroying each of other.
that the wrath of God burning like fire, brake and consumed these bans: whereby he raised an evil Spirit betwixt them, to the destroying each of other.
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And let all that are wise, bee instructed hereby, that where men are, as these were, companions and friends in euill,
And let all that Are wise, be instructed hereby, that where men Are, as these were, Sodales and Friends in evil,
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and that they are not linked together by the feare of God, and the loue of goodnesse, that their fellowship will not hold long, what likelihoods and shewes soeuer there be of the continuance thereof:
and that they Are not linked together by the Fear of God, and the love of Goodness, that their fellowship will not hold long, what likelihoods and shows soever there be of the Continuance thereof:
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And the more euils that it is compact and framed of, the deadlier and more violent shall the breach of it be.
And the more evils that it is compact and framed of, the deadlier and more violent shall the breach of it be.
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If it be not accompanied with wicked practises, as theirs here was, yet euen the secret moths of selfe-loue, priuy pride,
If it be not accompanied with wicked practises, as theirs Here was, yet even the secret moths of Self-love, privy pride,
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and the seeking of commoditie therby, being the grounds of this agreement and fellowship; euen they wil consume it as the moth doth the garment.
and the seeking of commodity thereby, being the grounds of this agreement and fellowship; even they will consume it as the moth does the garment.
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It is a worke of great difficultie for the best intended loue euen betwixt good Christians to be held firme, and kept vnbroken:
It is a work of great difficulty for the best intended love even betwixt good Christians to be held firm, and kept unbroken:
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For why? It is a good note of their welfare and happinesse to be knit together in brotherly loue. So saith our Sauiour:
For why? It is a good note of their welfare and happiness to be knit together in brotherly love. So Says our Saviour:
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Hereby shall men know that ye are my Disciples, in that yee loue one another. But if men be brethren in euill, as if they be more neerely knit together,
Hereby shall men know that you Are my Disciples, in that ye love one Another. But if men be brothers in evil, as if they be more nearly knit together,
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because they both ioyne in a bad cause, ye haue heard Gods sentence of such agreement alreadie, it shall surely come to naught,
Because they both join in a bad cause, you have herd God's sentence of such agreement already, it shall surely come to nought,
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as this betwixt Abimelech and the men of Shechem did, now vnlikely soeuer it shall seeme to be so in the time of their peace and loue:
as this betwixt Abimelech and the men of Shechem did, now unlikely soever it shall seem to be so in the time of their peace and love:
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And the same I say of their fellowship, who are both of them vnreformed, although it bee not for ill ends and purposes entred into by them.
And the same I say of their fellowship, who Are both of them unreformed, although it be not for ill ends and Purposes entered into by them.
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And let this which I haue said, make vs wise in seeking loue and friendship one with another.
And let this which I have said, make us wise in seeking love and friendship one with Another.
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But here, the occasion being fitly offered, I end.
But Here, the occasion being fitly offered, I end.
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THE SIXTIETH SERMON ON THE NINTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. NOw followeth the further destruction of these men of Shechem.
THE SIXTIETH SERMON ON THE NINTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. NOw follows the further destruction of these men of Shechem.
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For when their citie was destroyed, they fled to a double fort, which was their castle for the strength of it: For when their City was destroyed, they fled to a double fort, which was their castle for the strength of it:
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euen the house of their god Baal-berith, as they called him, with whom they had made a couenant,
even the house of their god Baal-berith, as they called him, with whom they had made a Covenant,
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and therefore hoping that there they should haue been safe. And these were the chiefe and wise men of the citie.
and Therefore hoping that there they should have been safe. And these were the chief and wise men of the City.
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And Abimelech hearing of it, came and destroyed both them and their Temple.
And Abimelech hearing of it, Come and destroyed both them and their Temple.
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In that these hoped there to finde ease and defence by the holinesse, as well as the strength of the place, wee may see, that when men haue no religion nor acquaintance with God,
In that these hoped there to find ease and defence by the holiness, as well as the strength of the place, we may see, that when men have no Religion nor acquaintance with God,
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how wise and great soeuer they be, what poore shifts they haue to prouide for their safetie:
how wise and great soever they be, what poor shifts they have to provide for their safety:
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euen to thinke, that the holinesse of the place, their gods of wood or stone,
even to think, that the holiness of the place, their God's of wood or stone,
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or the reliques of Saints, or some such rotten props shall free them from their troubles and feares:
or the Relics of Saints, or Some such rotten props shall free them from their Troubles and fears:
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No, although they should seek to the true God, in their haste, which is much liker to worke their good,
No, although they should seek to the true God, in their haste, which is much liker to work their good,
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yet their hearts being farre from him, and they without confidence in him that he would helpe them:
yet their hearts being Far from him, and they without confidence in him that he would help them:
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euen that seeking of theirs should not be able to deliuer them. But all these are bruised reedes, and spiders webs:
even that seeking of theirs should not be able to deliver them. But all these Are Bruised redes, and spiders webs:
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much like the helpe that Baals Priests obtained by calling on him;
much like the help that Baal's Priests obtained by calling on him;
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whom for their deceiuing of the people in such a manner, Elias caused to be slaine.
whom for their deceiving of the people in such a manner, Elias caused to be slain.
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Euen such helpe doth the wilful generation of Papists and Seminaries at their death in their greatest need, obtaine themselues,
Eve such help does the wilful generation of Papists and Seminaries At their death in their greatest need, obtain themselves,
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and their superstitious votaries whom they haue deluded, and brought into the snare with them.
and their superstitious votaries whom they have deluded, and brought into the snare with them.
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Of whom one (a principall ring-leader) at his death, was constrained to renounce the opinion of merit,
Of whom one (a principal ringleader) At his death, was constrained to renounce the opinion of merit,
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and humane satisfactions for sinne, although he was loth to haue that gap opened to the people,
and humane satisfactions for sin, although he was loath to have that gap opened to the people,
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for shame, whom they had so grossely seduced.
for shame, whom they had so grossly seduced.
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Another (yet liuing and of greaterreckoning in the Popish Church) Better I meane, is forced to confesse, that for the auoiding the perill of vainglorie and carnall presumption, it is the safest of all to repose a mans whole confidence in the onely mercie of God in Christ Iesus.
another (yet living and of greaterreckoning in the Popish Church) Better I mean, is forced to confess, that for the avoiding the peril of vainglory and carnal presumption, it is the Safest of all to repose a men Whole confidence in the only mercy of God in christ Iesus.
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And by this we see that howsoeuer (for sinister ends) they suppresse the truth, and abuse their sillie Proselites:
And by this we see that howsoever (for sinister ends) they suppress the truth, and abuse their silly Proselytes:
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yet when they are cōpelled by the force of their conscience, or the terror of death, to put away lying,
yet when they Are compelled by the force of their conscience, or the terror of death, to put away lying,
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and equiuocating, which few of them attaine to, but dye in hardnes of hart, wherein they liued:
and equivocating, which few of them attain to, but die in hardness of heart, wherein they lived:
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but whē it f•lleth out otherwise, thē they confesse & renounce their cōceits, as bruised reeds, to be vnable to support thē:
but when it f•lleth out otherwise, them they confess & renounce their conceits, as Bruised reeds, to be unable to support them:
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which as it is commonly vnprofitable to themselues, so yet it should serue to deterre others from venturing and resting so boldly vpon their vngrounded assertions.
which as it is commonly unprofitable to themselves, so yet it should serve to deter Others from venturing and resting so boldly upon their ungrounded assertions.
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To omit other there was a third, of long and great account and reckoning among people of that religion, whom I visiting vpon the death-bed, was an eare witnesse with sixe or seuen other of that place, then present also;
To omit other there was a third, of long and great account and reckoning among people of that Religion, whom I visiting upon the deathbed, was an ear witness with sixe or seuen other of that place, then present also;
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that the partie, then shortly after deceasing, renounced the dunghill stuffe of that religion, and reckoned all Poperie as a deceitfull trade,
that the party, then shortly After deceasing, renounced the dunghill stuff of that Religion, and reckoned all Popery as a deceitful trade,
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and particularly the chiefe points thereof, who yet had long been a stiffe and stout defender and maintainer thereof.
and particularly the chief points thereof, who yet had long been a stiff and stout defender and maintainer thereof.
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Oh therefore blessed are the people whose God is the Lord Iehouah, and who know him the onely true God,
O Therefore blessed Are the people whose God is the Lord Jehovah, and who know him the only true God,
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and whom he hath sent Iesus Christ, for this is eternall life.
and whom he hath sent Iesus christ, for this is Eternal life.
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But as these men of Shechem here were slaine in the Idolatrous Temple of their Idoll Berith, for their blindnes and putting their confidence therein,
But as these men of Shechem Here were slain in the Idolatrous Temple of their Idol Berith, for their blindness and putting their confidence therein,
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so shall all be serued that rest on such proppes, that is to say, they shal be left in the briars,
so shall all be served that rest on such props, that is to say, they shall be left in the briers,
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as Iudas was of the Priests, whom he trusted in.
as Iudas was of the Priests, whom he trusted in.
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and so doe they accordingly sit wearie and sleepie at the preaching of the word, when they be there.
and so do they accordingly fit weary and sleepy At the preaching of the word, when they be there.
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Let the reader looke backe to the fifth chapter, and the 30. verse, where the answere of Sisera his mother to her selfe, Let the reader look back to the fifth chapter, and the 30. verse, where the answer of Sisera his mother to her self,
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and her wise Ladies to her, is recorded: and there he shall finde this point further in larged.
and her wise Ladies to her, is recorded: and there he shall find this point further in larged.
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As I said they were slaine in the Temple of their I doll, which they put their trust in,
As I said they were slain in the Temple of their I doll, which they put their trust in,
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so it was done by Abimelech, who followed the matter to the purpose, when he heard whither they fled.
so it was done by Abimelech, who followed the matter to the purpose, when he herd whither they fled.
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This was his kindnes to the men of Shechem, that made him king.
This was his kindness to the men of Shechem, that made him King.
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He promised other matters to thē, vers. 2. that he being their bone, and their flesh, be would regard them aboue all other.
He promised other matters to them, vers. 2. that he being their bone, and their Flesh, be would regard them above all other.
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And now we see here that all was but flatterie:
And now we see Here that all was but flattery:
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for to what end came all but to this, that they had no greater enemie then him? True it is indeed, this fell out according to that which Iotham before had denounced against them:
for to what end Come all but to this, that they had no greater enemy then him? True it is indeed, this fell out according to that which Jotham before had denounced against them:
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to wit, that fire should come out of the bramble and destroy the Cedars of Lebanon.
to wit, that fire should come out of the bramble and destroy the Cedars of Lebanon.
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But this excuseth the fact of Abimelech, no more then the counsell and purpose of God touching the deliuerance of Christ to death, (A good watch-word) excused Iudas the traytor,
But this excuseth the fact of Abimelech, no more then the counsel and purpose of God touching the deliverance of christ to death, (A good watchword) excused Iudas the traitor,
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and the Priests and other who put him to death.
and the Priests and other who put him to death.
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This is good therefore, and an vse to be made of this doctrine, (if euer) now needfull,
This is good Therefore, and an use to be made of this Doctrine, (if ever) now needful,
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and therefore to bee heard and regarded; namely, that wee take heed whom we trust and giue credit vnto;
and Therefore to be herd and regarded; namely, that we take heed whom we trust and give credit unto;
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that is to say, not such as wee haue not proued to be faithfull, as the men of Shechem may teach vs, who too rashly and readily trusted this deceiuer, and false hearted Abimelech.
that is to say, not such as we have not proved to be faithful, as the men of Shechem may teach us, who too rashly and readily trusted this deceiver, and false hearted Abimelech.
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Our Sauiour would not commit himselfe to them that were said to beleeue in him, for he knew what was in man.
Our Saviour would not commit himself to them that were said to believe in him, for he knew what was in man.
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Much lesse ought we to doe so, who know there is much falsehood and doubling in them whom we trust,
Much less ought we to do so, who know there is much falsehood and doubling in them whom we trust,
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and that they are ignorant, prophane, and hypocrites.
and that they Are ignorant, profane, and Hypocrites.
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Therefore Salomon going as neere the marke as he could, gaue this counsell about trusting of men:
Therefore Solomon going as near the mark as he could, gave this counsel about trusting of men:
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Thine owne friend and thy fathers forsake thou not, &c. So that if it may be, some proofe should be made of their faithfulnes and vprightnes first,
Thine own friend and thy Father's forsake thou not, etc. So that if it may be, Some proof should be made of their faithfulness and uprightness First,
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before we rest vpon them, especially if it lie in vs to doe it.
before we rest upon them, especially if it lie in us to do it.
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And it being so necessary a gift, this faithfulnes I meane, the Apostle requires it in feruants, the meaner sort of persons,
And it being so necessary a gift, this faithfulness I mean, the Apostle requires it in Servants, the meaner sort of Persons,
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which the other being drunken with earthly peace, make no account of.
which the other being drunken with earthly peace, make no account of.
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as one of the two necessary duties that should be in them, (the other being diligence) without which they cannot doe their duties well, that we may see thereby how needfull it is in all other about greater matters.
as one of the two necessary duties that should be in them, (the other being diligence) without which they cannot do their duties well, that we may see thereby how needful it is in all other about greater matters.
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And as this sinceritie is rare to finde, according to that which Salomon complaineth of, saying, Where shall one finde a faithfull man? And Paul: All haue not faith, that is the fruite of faith, which is faithfulnes and true heartednes:
And as this sincerity is rare to find, according to that which Solomon Complaineth of, saying, Where shall one find a faithful man? And Paul: All have not faith, that is the fruit of faith, which is faithfulness and true heartedness:
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so it should cause vs to begin with our selues, and vrge our own hearts for vprightnes first,
so it should cause us to begin with our selves, and urge our own hearts for uprightness First,
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and not to marueile that we finde it not in others, if it be not in ourselues:
and not to marvel that we find it not in Others, if it be not in ourselves:
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as that we may be trusted vpon our word, and approue our selues such as we would be taken to be.
as that we may be trusted upon our word, and approve our selves such as we would be taken to be.
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And then by our obseruation and experience of the good dealing that wee can finde in any more then in other;
And then by our observation and experience of the good dealing that we can find in any more then in other;
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thereafter let vs giue credit vnto them:
thereafter let us give credit unto them:
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and yet I meane such good dealing, as hath been learned by the preaching of the Gospell, such as is according to knowledge.
and yet I mean such good dealing, as hath been learned by the preaching of the Gospel, such as is according to knowledge.
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And by the same vprightnes and good dealings men should bee led in chusing their companions in mariage,
And by the same uprightness and good dealings men should be led in choosing their Sodales in marriage,
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and not to hearken to euery glosing tongue that can make faire and large promises, which haue deceiued thousands:
and not to harken to every glossing tongue that can make fair and large promises, which have deceived thousands:
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and also in seeking of seruants, or to haue them (if it may be) the children of the faithfull well and religiously brought vp:
and also in seeking of Servants, or to have them (if it may be) the children of the faithful well and religiously brought up:
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and the same care should be had in chusing executors comeprimitters, and such as we would put in trust.
and the same care should be had in choosing Executors comeprimitters, and such as we would put in trust.
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To the which if it be demanded, where such shall be found, that they may be trusted in matters of importance: I answere:
To the which if it be demanded, where such shall be found, that they may be trusted in matters of importance: I answer:
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beside that I haue said already, that euery one which will aske this question, must first begin himselfe to practise sinceritie, that so hee may the better complaine of the want thereof in other;
beside that I have said already, that every one which will ask this question, must First begin himself to practise sincerity, that so he may the better complain of the want thereof in other;
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this I adde, that some who call for it and finde it not, are worthie to goe without it,
this I add, that Some who call for it and find it not, Are worthy to go without it,
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although I doe not hereby excuse them that are void of it, and offer the contrary euill measure.
although I do not hereby excuse them that Are void of it, and offer the contrary evil measure.
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And they, who I say are worthy to goe without it, when they would full gladly finde it in those whom they deale with, are such as are carping, biting, scoffing,
And they, who I say Are worthy to go without it, when they would full gladly find it in those whom they deal with, Are such as Are carping, biting, scoffing,
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and accusing of them for their precisenes, who labour and endeuor to keepe their consciences pure and good.
and accusing of them for their preciseness, who labour and endeavour to keep their Consciences pure and good.
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Too many there are in this age, who cannot so soone perceiue a man or woman to withdraw themselues from the sinnes of the time,
Too many there Are in this age, who cannot so soon perceive a man or woman to withdraw themselves from the Sins of the time,
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and to bee afraid to offend, as the common sort doe, but by and by they cry out of them, that they are Precisians.
and to be afraid to offend, as the Common sort do, but by and by they cry out of them, that they Are precisians.
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Now they who can allow none to be vpright and conscionable in their waies and life, it is no matter though they meete with such in their dealings,
Now they who can allow none to be upright and conscionable in their ways and life, it is no matter though they meet with such in their dealings,
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as shew small conscience and vprightnes toward them, God being iust to make others to measure out to them as they haue measured to others,
as show small conscience and uprightness towards them, God being just to make Others to measure out to them as they have measured to Others,
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as Salomon saith in an other kinde, Eccles. 7. to teach them to know what an vpright hearted man is worth,
as Solomon Says in an other kind, Eccles. 7. to teach them to know what an upright hearted man is worth,
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and to make much of such, rather then to discourage them. One example shall serue for all;
and to make much of such, rather then to discourage them. One Exampl shall serve for all;
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A cruell Landlord cries out of his vnfaithfull Tenant, that he hath broken his day, and (it may be) is runne away with his rent.
A cruel Landlord cries out of his unfaithful Tenant, that he hath broken his day, and (it may be) is run away with his rend.
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But who is in fault? The poore Tenant that dares not appeare before his Lord to craue in differencie,
But who is in fault? The poor Tenant that dares not appear before his Lord to crave in differencie,
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or the cruell Lord who hath borne him in hand, that he hath let him a good peniworth;
or the cruel Lord who hath born him in hand, that he hath let him a good pennyworth;
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whereas indeede hee hath so racked and fleeced him, that he is fitter to begge reliefe,
whereas indeed he hath so racked and fleeced him, that he is fitter to beg relief,
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then to pay his debt out of the farme, hauing had nothing neere sufficient (out of his owne labour) to vphold himselfe.
then to pay his debt out of the farm, having had nothing near sufficient (out of his own labour) to uphold himself.
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As for such, let them crie out of vnfaithfulnes till they be weary, who will pitie them? Let the dead bury the dead,
As for such, let them cry out of unfaithfulness till they be weary, who will pity them? Let the dead bury the dead,
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as our Sauiour saith, they are serued as they haue deserued, and let them reape as they haue sowne.
as our Saviour Says, they Are served as they have deserved, and let them reap as they have sown.
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Further I answere, let vs lament and pray against such vnfaithfulnes, for that it is so common.
Further I answer, let us lament and pray against such unfaithfulness, for that it is so Common.
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At least let vs pray, that we may be free from hauing to doe with such:
At least let us pray, that we may be free from having to do with such:
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for vnfaithfull men commonly are also vnreasonable:
for unfaithful men commonly Are also unreasonable:
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at least that we be not beguiled by them, ere we be aware, as Abner and Amasa were by Ioab: which (except the Lord giue a man wisedome to discerne) cannot alwaies bee auoided.
At least that we be not beguiled by them, ere we be aware, as Abner and Amasa were by Ioab: which (except the Lord give a man Wisdom to discern) cannot always be avoided.
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Besides where least trust hath been found by experience, let men be wise to repose least trust in them.
Beside where least trust hath been found by experience, let men be wise to repose least trust in them.
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For who will put precious liquors in a broken vessell, hauing proued it to be vn•t for vse? or through folly venter to dash our foot against the stone, which we remember hath hurt vs? Therfore I say, let men trust no such, of whose fidelity and truth they haue no proofe,
For who will put precious Liquors in a broken vessel, having proved it to be vn•t for use? or through folly venture to dash our foot against the stone, which we Remember hath hurt us? Therefore I say, let men trust no such, of whose Fidis and truth they have no proof,
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but rather the cōtrary, or no further at least, then they may without any great detriment to themselues:
but rather the contrary, or no further At least, then they may without any great detriment to themselves:
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and where they must needs trust some such, let them bind them the more strongly.
and where they must needs trust Some such, let them bind them the more strongly.
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And so let those that vndertake suretiship, beware that they lose not their liberty and bring themselues into bondage,
And so let those that undertake suretyship, beware that they loose not their liberty and bring themselves into bondage,
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and their estate and posteritie to wilfull penurie.
and their estate and posterity to wilful penury.
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Most of all, let Christians beware of them, that vnder a colour of loue, seeke to vndermine them, to betray them, to get somewhat from them, which might tend to the danger of their brethren,
Most of all, let Christians beware of them, that under a colour of love, seek to undermine them, to betray them, to get somewhat from them, which might tend to the danger of their brothers,
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or to the wounding of their owne conscience;
or to the wounding of their own conscience;
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which I speake because many silly Christians thinke themselues happy if they can get countenance or benefit by such as are their superiors, not knowing that the benefits of the vngodly are forked,
which I speak Because many silly Christians think themselves happy if they can get countenance or benefit by such as Are their superiors, not knowing that the benefits of the ungodly Are forked,
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and bring more backe then they bestow.
and bring more back then they bestow.
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Boner did more mischiefe by his flattering poore men, till they abiured the truth, then by all his crueltie:Boner did more mischief by his flattering poor men, till they abjured the truth, then by all his cruelty:
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for which cause, Salomon admonisheth well of such, saying: Be not desirous of their daintie meates, for it is deceiuable meate.
for which cause, Solomon Admonisheth well of such, saying: Be not desirous of their dainty Meats, for it is deceivable meat.
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But where without inquirie and obseruing in the best manner we can by our selues and others, we rashly beleeue euery one who can speake vs faire, (as indeed, Faire words make fooles faine, according to the prouerb) I say, they who are so light of credit, I send them no further then to this present example:
But where without inquiry and observing in the best manner we can by our selves and Others, we rashly believe every one who can speak us fair, (as indeed, Fair words make Fools feign, according to the proverb) I say, they who Are so Light of credit, I send them no further then to this present Exampl:
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let them looke what became of all the smooth words and faire shewes that this Abimelech made to these men of Shechem his kinsman and mothers brethren, in whom they reposed such confidence:
let them look what became of all the smooth words and fair shows that this Abimelech made to these men of Shechem his kinsman and mother's brothers, in whom they reposed such confidence:
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for as they had no greater enemie then him, euen so neither let these looke to find any better measure.
for as they had no greater enemy then him, even so neither let these look to find any better measure.
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Now though this may bee laid forth in all kinds of fellowship among men, yet it is most commonly seene in their earthly dealings, wherin scarcely any promise is kept,
Now though this may be laid forth in all Kinds of fellowship among men, yet it is most commonly seen in their earthly dealings, wherein scarcely any promise is kept,
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and most liuely it is to be seene in marriages.
and most lively it is to be seen in marriages.
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What solemne, kind, and ioyful beginnings haue many of them had? so as it might worthily haue prouoked the beholders thereof to praise God,
What solemn, kind, and joyful beginnings have many of them had? so as it might worthily have provoked the beholders thereof to praise God,
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and reioyce for such a goodly ordinance of his, so like to bring foorth such answerable fruit to those beginnings.
and rejoice for such a goodly Ordinance of his, so like to bring forth such answerable fruit to those beginnings.
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And betwixt the couples themselues, so marrying and comming together, what liking betwixt them, and delightings one in another,
And betwixt the couples themselves, so marrying and coming together, what liking betwixt them, and delightings one in Another,
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as if they could neuer be enough, neither might one be well out of anothers sight;
as if they could never be enough, neither might one be well out of another's sighed;
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but in continuance, longer or shorter, how haue all these been turned into the contrary?
but in Continuance, longer or shorter, how have all these been turned into the contrary?
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It is hard to say, what good might be done thus? and by hauing religion and holy instruction in high account,
It is hard to say, what good might be done thus? and by having Religion and holy instruction in high account,
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What dislike and wearines hath there been one of another? what alienating of affection, crossing one the other, chiding, railing and reuiling, separating from bed and board, (while yet they must needs liue together) and afterward an vtter casting off the one the other? I speake not this of the heauinesse which the Lords chastisements meeting and taking hold of them, doe raise in them;
What dislike and weariness hath there been one of Another? what alienating of affection, crossing one the other, chiding, railing and reviling, separating from Bed and board, (while yet they must needs live together) and afterwards an utter casting off the one the other? I speak not this of the heaviness which the lords chastisements meeting and taking hold of them, do raise in them;
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to the which, all, euen the best are subiect, wherein they both should and haue promised to be companions,
to the which, all, even the best Are Subject, wherein they both should and have promised to be Sodales,
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and one to helpe the other to beare the burden: which kind of behauiour would preserue their loue, as it doth betwixt some others:
and one to help the other to bear the burden: which kind of behaviour would preserve their love, as it does betwixt Some Others:
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I speake not (I say) of these corrections of the Lord, but of the mischiefe that their euill and corrupt hearts, false, raging, proud, wilfull and inconstant, haue wrought betwixt them, they being disguised,
I speak not (I say) of these corrections of the Lord, but of the mischief that their evil and corrupt hearts, false, raging, proud, wilful and inconstant, have wrought betwixt them, they being disguised,
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and nothing like the persons they seemed to bee at their first meeting.
and nothing like the Persons they seemed to be At their First meeting.
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Oh therefore if towards men wee bewray this disease, then how much more is it to be feared in professing our repentance to God, it being secret and a thing hid from men? and in comming to the word and sacraments, what need haue we of this vprightnesse?
O Therefore if towards men we bewray this disease, then how much more is it to be feared in professing our Repentance to God, it being secret and a thing hid from men? and in coming to the word and Sacraments, what need have we of this uprightness?
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In these two verses it is shewed, by what meanes he slew them:
In these two Verses it is showed, by what means he slew them:
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and that was, by cutting downe boughes from trees, and bidding his men doe as he did,
and that was, by cutting down boughs from trees, and bidding his men do as he did,
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and putting them to the hold, and setting them on fire, till all the men of Shechem that were therein, died.
and putting them to the hold, and setting them on fire, till all the men of Shechem that were therein, died.
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And there we may see, what force is in example, especially if it be bad.
And there we may see, what force is in Exampl, especially if it be bad.
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Touching which, though I haue spoken at large before, especially in chap. 1. the end where the sinne of the most Tribes in neglecting the Lords charge is recorded:
Touching which, though I have spoken At large before, especially in chap. 1. the end where the sin of the most Tribes in neglecting the lords charge is recorded:
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which I desire the Reader to turne vnto, yet vnto so apt an occasion as this is, somewhat I will say here of it also.
which I desire the Reader to turn unto, yet unto so apt an occasion as this is, somewhat I will say Here of it also.
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Gedeons men followed him in carrying their pitchers and lampes after him in great danger to feare the Midianites:Gedeons men followed him in carrying their pitchers and lamps After him in great danger to Fear the midianites:
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but that was as commendable as this was wicked and cruell, and most commonly followed:
but that was as commendable as this was wicked and cruel, and most commonly followed:
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yet it is not to be denied, but if there were some to giue good example, there would be some followers of them also:
yet it is not to be denied, but if there were Some to give good Exampl, there would be Some followers of them also:
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as in meeknesse, humblenesse, innocencie, faithfulnesse, mercy, pietie, patience and the like.
as in meekness, humbleness, innocence, faithfulness, mercy, piety, patience and the like.
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And namely, if rich men would for their parts begin to the rest, and go before others in deeds of charitie,
And namely, if rich men would for their parts begin to the rest, and go before Others in Deeds of charity,
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and sell for lower prices to the poore, (when things are deare) then the common prices be,
and fell for lower Princes to the poor, (when things Are deer) then the Common Princes be,
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But to this it is come, that men, and the wealthier sort especially, whereas they might bring on many to Christian practise by well doing;
But to this it is come, that men, and the wealthier sort especially, whereas they might bring on many to Christian practice by well doing;
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they haue (alas) cold loue to good causes, but are slow and backward,
they have (alas) could love to good Causes, but Are slow and backward,
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and therefore deadnesse and vnprofitablenesse is to bee seene thicke and threefold in other that should learne of thē, the diuell labouring,
and Therefore deadness and unprofitableness is to be seen thick and threefold in other that should Learn of them, the Devil labouring,
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when he cannot make all sorts alike in wickednesse, to leaue as few to giue countenance to good things, as may bee.
when he cannot make all sorts alike in wickedness, to leave as few to give countenance to good things, as may be.
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And men bee so vnapt to learne to performe duties aright, that except they see good examples before them, they cannot tell how to set vpon, or goe about them.
And men be so unapt to Learn to perform duties aright, that except they see good Examples before them, they cannot tell how to Set upon, or go about them.
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But as for euill courses, they need none to goe before them therein, they can find the way thereto without guides,
But as for evil courses, they need none to go before them therein, they can find the Way thereto without guides,
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though they are much more fleshed and drawne on when they haue other to breake the ice to them.
though they Are much more fleshed and drawn on when they have other to break the ice to them.
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But where the best examples are giuen, let this bee our rule, that wee follow them no otherwise then as they follow Christ:
But where the best Examples Are given, let this be our Rule, that we follow them no otherwise then as they follow christ:
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and they that doe so, let them perswade vs to al zeale and forwardnesse in duties of the first Table, (as to the reuerent receiuing of the word preached,
and they that do so, let them persuade us to all zeal and forwardness in duties of the First Table, (as to the reverent receiving of the word preached,
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and the right manner of preparing our selues to the Lords Supper, and such like exercise) so in no wise follow we the common sort in their behauiour and practise about duties to men in the second Table. But let vs goe forward:
and the right manner of preparing our selves to the lords Supper, and such like exercise) so in no wise follow we the Common sort in their behaviour and practice about duties to men in the second Table. But let us go forward:
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The vnweariednes also of this cursed Abimelech in his businesse is to be marked, how from one thing to another he toyleth himselfe:
The vnweariednes also of this cursed Abimelech in his business is to be marked, how from one thing to Another he toileth himself:
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yea and that not without perill of his life.
yea and that not without peril of his life.
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A base worke, one would thinke to goe vp to the mountaine, cut downe boughes from the trees,
A base work, one would think to go up to the mountain, Cut down boughs from the trees,
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and bring them on his necke, and set them to the hold to burne it.
and bring them on his neck, and Set them to the hold to burn it.
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But good enough for him, and thus will men toile and indanger themselues for their pleasure and profit in most base manner,
But good enough for him, and thus will men toil and endanger themselves for their pleasure and profit in most base manner,
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though it come to nothing, but that they soone lose all, as hee did.
though it come to nothing, but that they soon loose all, as he did.
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So doe all sorts of men for a poore liuing, which yet they oft faile of notwithstanding.
So do all sorts of men for a poor living, which yet they oft fail of notwithstanding.
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Whereas in the meane while, godlinesse, which is the great riches, lieth dead by them, and by no perswasions can they be brought to seeke after that with the least delighting therein,
Whereas in the mean while, godliness, which is the great riches, lies dead by them, and by no persuasions can they be brought to seek After that with the least delighting therein,
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whilest yet God alloweth them time and trauell enough for things meet and necessary.
whilst yet God alloweth them time and travel enough for things meet and necessary.
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For example, how duly come they to Sermons and to the Lords Supper? though they might reape no small benefit thereby:
For Exampl, how duly come they to Sermons and to the lords Supper? though they might reap no small benefit thereby:
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And yet the most part of men (these two actions with prayer being excepted) shew not so much resemblance of religion in their whole life beside.
And yet the most part of men (these two actions with prayer being excepted) show not so much resemblance of Religion in their Whole life beside.
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But oh, that euen Gods faithfull seruants did not grow (many of them) to the like point, shewing much vnto wardnesse at the Word and Sacrament,
But o, that even God's faithful Servants did not grow (many of them) to the like point, showing much unto wardnesse At the Word and Sacrament,
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when yet they haue approched to both, with great reuerence and chearefulnesse in former times.
when yet they have approached to both, with great Reverence and cheerfulness in former times.
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If men be asked, how they can endure such toile and paines as they take for the world,
If men be asked, how they can endure such toil and pains as they take for the world,
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while they be so cold in duties to heauen ward, their answere is: Man is borne to labour; and the world is hard.
while they be so cold in duties to heaven ward, their answer is: Man is born to labour; and the world is hard.
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If we labour not, we shall neither haue food nor rayment.
If we labour not, we shall neither have food nor raiment.
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This makes them (as the Psalmist saith) to rise earely, sit vp late, fare full hardly,
This makes them (as the Psalmist Says) to rise early, fit up late, fare full hardly,
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and all for a poore liuing.
and all for a poor living.
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Ah poore soules, and what when they haue got it, (not to speake of this,
Ah poor Souls, and what when they have god it, (not to speak of this,
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how many waies they offend God in getting it, and yet they are oft times disappointed of that which they seeke:
how many ways they offend God in getting it, and yet they Are oft times disappointed of that which they seek:
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either by their leaud spending it, or Gods curse vpon it:) but I say, What when they haue it? Doe ye not see, that at the solemne day of death,
either by their lewd spending it, or God's curse upon it:) but I say, What when they have it? Do you not see, that At the solemn day of death,
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when they count all their great gains, and fruit of their labor, that their soule is yet vnprouided for? Was all their life little enough to feed and clothe their bodie,
when they count all their great gains, and fruit of their labour, that their soul is yet unprovided for? Was all their life little enough to feed and cloth their body,
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and thinke they (vpon so short a warning) to prouide for their soule? Is not a soule of much more value then a body is;
and think they (upon so short a warning) to provide for their soul? Is not a soul of much more valve then a body is;
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nay then a world? And yet in getting saluation for the soule which the bodie shall fare the better for also;
nay then a world? And yet in getting salvation for the soul which the body shall fare the better for also;
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yea, euen here it shall bee the better able to doe earthly labour, with chearefulnesse, and without vexation;
yea, even Here it shall be the better able to do earthly labour, with cheerfulness, and without vexation;
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who will put his finger in the cold water for it? Who thinks not euery little time bestowed that way, toylesome and tedious? More particularly, to giue all diligence to obtaine faith and repentance,
who will put his finger in the cold water for it? Who thinks not every little time bestowed that Way, toilsome and tedious? More particularly, to give all diligence to obtain faith and Repentance,
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as we are commanded, how vnwelcome is the charge thereof vnto vs, which yet is easilier obtained,
as we Are commanded, how unwelcome is the charge thereof unto us, which yet is easilier obtained,
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and with more assured successe, if wee so seeke it as if wee would find,
and with more assured success, if we so seek it as if we would find,
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and is a more durable possession, and of more necessary and daily vse, and farre more pretious gaine,
and is a more durable possession, and of more necessary and daily use, and Far more precious gain,
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and that which exceeds the riches of Princes without it.
and that which exceeds the riches of Princes without it.
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Vpon the death-bed al this is confessed, and yet not once in a whole quarter thought of,
Upon the deathbed all this is confessed, and yet not once in a Whole quarter Thought of,
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while men haue life and strength, because they want heart and will thereto.
while men have life and strength, Because they want heart and will thereto.
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And generally let all learne this by the men of Shechem, how they ioyne themselues to the acquaintance of wicked men for hope of gaine, pleasure or preferment:
And generally let all Learn this by the men of Shechem, how they join themselves to the acquaintance of wicked men for hope of gain, pleasure or preferment:
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for God will meet with, and recompence such, as they deserue, at one time or other.
for God will meet with, and recompense such, as they deserve, At one time or other.
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As here may be seene, where Abimelech for his great promises, was repaired and cleaued vnto:
As Here may be seen, where Abimelech for his great promises, was repaired and cleaved unto:
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but what got they in the end who did so? Nay, while they sought much, what did they not lose of that which they had,
but what god they in the end who did so? Nay, while they sought much, what did they not loose of that which they had,
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euen to their very liues themselues?
even to their very lives themselves?
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So they that intend that, and seeke commoditie at the hands of such, doe as I said in the last point saue one,
So they that intend that, and seek commodity At the hands of such, do as I said in the last point save one,
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euen bring themselues into bondage to them, if they haue any conscience to accuse them.
even bring themselves into bondage to them, if they have any conscience to accuse them.
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For beside this, that they are taken vp with such thoughts, to wit, what gaine they shall get by them,
For beside this, that they Are taken up with such thoughts, to wit, what gain they shall get by them,
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after which manner the diuell occupieth them, to draw their minds from being better imployed:
After which manner the Devil occupieth them, to draw their minds from being better employed:
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beside this, I say, it must needs goe ill with them, if they professe the Gospell,
beside this, I say, it must needs go ill with them, if they profess the Gospel,
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and seeke to keepe a good conscience, when they shall consider, that by such as Papists, Libertines, prophane and bad liuers, they be held in hope,
and seek to keep a good conscience, when they shall Consider, that by such as Papists, Libertines, profane and bad livers, they be held in hope,
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and flattered, where the more they get, the more they lose, and they are then in best case,
and flattered, where the more they get, the more they loose, and they Are then in best case,
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when they haue least to doe with them.
when they have least to do with them.
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But alas, the most suspect not the seruitude that such labour to bring them into, (for) the borrower is a seruant to the lender,
But alas, the most suspect not the servitude that such labour to bring them into, (for) the borrower is a servant to the lender,
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and much more the receiuer to the giuer:
and much more the receiver to the giver:
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while they hunt for the precious soule of him whose benefactors they would seeme to bee, aiming at this marke, (especially some of them) euen to make them the children of hel as fully as themselues be.
while they hunt for the precious soul of him whose benefactors they would seem to be, aiming At this mark, (especially Some of them) even to make them the children of hell as Fully as themselves be.
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And yet (which is farre worse) they being so neere lincked in fellowship with them, they are so bewitched by their enchaunting and intising words, that they cannot tell how to bring themselues backe againe out of the Maze wherein they are.
And yet (which is Far Worse) they being so near linked in fellowship with them, they Are so bewitched by their enchanting and enticing words, that they cannot tell how to bring themselves back again out of the Maze wherein they Are.
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I grant such make shift to digest those things till the day of their visitation come,
I grant such make shift to digest those things till the day of their Visitation come,
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but then they be at their wits end. Verse 50. Then Abimelech went to Theber, and besieged Tebez and tooke it.
but then they be At their wits end. Verse 50. Then Abimelech went to Theber, and besieged Tebez and took it.
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51. But there was a strong Tower within the Citie, and thither fled all the men and women,
51. But there was a strong Tower within the city, and thither fled all the men and women,
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and all the chiefe of the Citie, and shut it to them and went vp to the top of the Tower. and all the chief of the city, and shut it to them and went up to the top of the Tower.
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52. And Abimelech came vp vnto the Tower, and fought against it, and went hard vnto the doore of the Tower to set it on fire.
52. And Abimelech Come up unto the Tower, and fought against it, and went hard unto the door of the Tower to Set it on fire.
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53. But a certaine woman cast a peece of a milstone vpon Abimelech his head, and brake his braine pan.
53. But a certain woman cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech his head, and brake his brain pan.
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54. Then Abimelech called hastily his Page that bare his harnesse, and said vnto him, draw thy sword and slay me, that men say not of me a woman slew him,
54. Then Abimelech called hastily his Page that bore his harness, and said unto him, draw thy sword and slay me, that men say not of me a woman slew him,
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and his Page thrust him through, and he died. and his Page thrust him through, and he died.
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55. And when the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, they departed euery man vnto his owne place.
55. And when the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, they departed every man unto his own place.
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56. Thus God rendered the wickednesse of Abimelech which he did vnto his father in slaying his seuentie brethren.
56. Thus God rendered the wickedness of Abimelech which he did unto his father in slaying his seuentie brothers.
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57. Also all the wickednesse of the men of Shechem did God bring vpon their heads,
57. Also all the wickedness of the men of Shechem did God bring upon their Heads,
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so vpon them came the curse of Iotham, the sonne of Ierubbaal. so upon them Come the curse of Jotham, the son of Jerubbaal.
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THus we haue heard how God punished the men of Shechem for their sinne against Gedeons sonnes:
THus we have herd how God punished the men of Shechem for their sin against Gedeons Sons:
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Now how Abimelech was also plagued for the same: that the prophecy of Iotham might bee verified vpon them both;
Now how Abimelech was also plagued for the same: that the prophecy of Jotham might be verified upon them both;
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is laid foorth in these words, and followeth vnto the end.
is laid forth in these words, and follows unto the end.
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To the former two mischiefes that Abimelech wrought against the men of Shechem, in that he destroyed their Citie,
To the former two mischiefs that Abimelech wrought against the men of Shechem, in that he destroyed their city,
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and the people that were in it, and their strong place and hold that the rest resorted to for safetie, and burnt it:
and the people that were in it, and their strong place and hold that the rest resorted to for safety, and burned it:
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to these I say, the holy story addeth how hee went about another. As thereby shewing, that he was not yet satisfied with the blood of the former:
to these I say, the holy story adds how he went about Another. As thereby showing, that he was not yet satisfied with the blood of the former:
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and therefore that he went further, to wit, to a Citie neere adioyning, called Thebez:
and Therefore that he went further, to wit, to a city near adjoining, called Thebez:
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which also as it is probable, though vncertaine, either ioyned with the Shechemites, or at least refused to be subiect to Abimelech, and going against that, tooke it also.
which also as it is probable, though uncertain, either joined with the Shechemites, or At least refused to be Subject to Abimelech, and going against that, took it also.
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Thus we see how this cruell base-borne Tyrant proceeded in his bloody attempts, and thereby also is shewed what extremitie these people of Thebez, were brought vnto.
Thus we see how this cruel baseborn Tyrant proceeded in his bloody attempts, and thereby also is showed what extremity these people of Thebez, were brought unto.
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For they were all driuen to shift for themselues in a Tower that they had in their citie.
For they were all driven to shift for themselves in a Tower that they had in their City.
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Wherein though they might shelter themselues for a day, yet they could not long liue, but must needs bee famished at least, by any thing that they could see.
Wherein though they might shelter themselves for a day, yet they could not long live, but must needs be famished At least, by any thing that they could see.
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These and such like dangers men lie open to in this changeable world, whereof they see no likelihood a little before.
These and such like dangers men lie open to in this changeable world, whereof they see no likelihood a little before.
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he might haue spend fiftie pound land by the yeere by his marriage;
he might have spend fiftie pound land by the year by his marriage;
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Which may teach vs the vncertainty of al things here below, in which yet men repose their confidence,
Which may teach us the uncertainty of all things Here below, in which yet men repose their confidence,
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and that no man can vpon good ground say, that to morrow shall bee like to day.
and that no man can upon good ground say, that to morrow shall be like to day.
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As by that speech of the Lord, in the 12. of Luke, to him that bad his soule take the ease, eate, drinke and bee merry, seeing hee had laid vp much good in store, I say, by that speech may bee seene,
As by that speech of the Lord, in the 12. of Luke, to him that bade his soul take the ease, eat, drink and be merry, seeing he had laid up much good in store, I say, by that speech may be seen,
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when the Lord said vnto him.
when the Lord said unto him.
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Thou foole, this night thy soule shall bee required of thee, then whose shall those things be, which thou hast prouided? euen the day before he died.
Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee, then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? even the day before he died.
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And lest it should bee thought to bee his case alone, this he added:
And lest it should be Thought to be his case alone, this he added:
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So shall it bee with him that laieth vp treasure for himselfe, and is not rich toward God.
So shall it be with him that Layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich towards God.
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Therefore how many may we see and heare of, who are fearefully taken away from all? and many other are wasted,
Therefore how many may we see and hear of, who Are fearfully taken away from all? and many other Are wasted,
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and haue their estate changed, as if they had neuer inioyed it? And such as regard not these things, are like to haue much to doe,
and have their estate changed, as if they had never enjoyed it? And such as regard not these things, Are like to have much to do,
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when they shall see their owne prosperitie so to fade in like manner: Oh it shall be vtterly vnwelcome.
when they shall see their own Prosperity so to fade in like manner: O it shall be utterly unwelcome.
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And who can say any lesse, then that in smaller changes by losse, sicknesse, pouertie, diseases;
And who can say any less, then that in smaller changes by loss, sickness, poverty, diseases;
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it is hard stooping to them when they come, yea although they be thought of before,
it is hard stooping to them when they come, yea although they be Thought of before,
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and in some sort prouided for? All this is said to teach the wise to liue here as strangers,
and in Some sort provided for? All this is said to teach the wise to live Here as Strangers,
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and to make heauen their home, though they walke vpon the earth;
and to make heaven their home, though they walk upon the earth;
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and to warne the foolish to seeke wisdome, that while they cling fast to earthly staies and delights, they bee not with the foole before spoken of, cast out hence from all,
and to warn the foolish to seek Wisdom, that while they cling fast to earthly stays and delights, they be not with the fool before spoken of, cast out hence from all,
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and then vtterly to seeke of the true happinesse also.
and then utterly to seek of the true happiness also.
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But now it followeth, that after all this done to them of Thebez, the Lord brought on the time of his confusion I meane Abimelechs also,
But now it follows, that After all this done to them of Thebez, the Lord brought on the time of his confusion I mean Abimelechs also,
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as well as of the men of Shechem.
as well as of the men of Shechem.
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And for the effecting of Gods iudgement vpon him, it is said, that when he had sped so well,
And for the effecting of God's judgement upon him, it is said, that when he had sped so well,
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as we haue heard, he attempted the Tower that was in Thebez, to take that also,
as we have herd, he attempted the Tower that was in Thebez, to take that also,
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and being drunke with his former successe, and therefore looking for the like there, hee receiued his deadly wound as his due reward,
and being drunk with his former success, and Therefore looking for the like there, he received his deadly wound as his due reward,
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and that by a woman, to his great disgrace;
and that by a woman, to his great disgrace;
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and against the house of Ephraim: so that Israel was sore tormented. and against the house of Ephraim: so that Israel was soar tormented.
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who cast downe a peece of a milstone from the top of the Tower, he going close to the doore of it, to set it on fire, and broke his braine pan:
who cast down a piece of a millstone from the top of the Tower, he going close to the door of it, to Set it on fire, and broke his brain pan:
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whereupon he being not strooke quite dead, and yet past possibilitie of recouery, called presently for his page to thrust him thorow, to preuent the shame (as he thought it) that it might else haue been said, to wit, that a woman had slaine him,
whereupon he being not struck quite dead, and yet passed possibility of recovery, called presently for his page to thrust him thorough, to prevent the shame (as he Thought it) that it might Else have been said, to wit, that a woman had slain him,
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and so hee came to his end also.
and so he Come to his end also.
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By this last attempt of his, he hauing sped so well in the former, wee may see,
By this last attempt of his, he having sped so well in the former, we may see,
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how the wicked are fleshed by the successe that they haue in their bad courses,
how the wicked Are fleshed by the success that they have in their bad courses,
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and that they bee so blinded therewith, that they make no stay, till they be cut off in the middest of them.
and that they be so blinded therewith, that they make no stay, till they be Cut off in the midst of them.
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For they make account, that they shall doe as they haue done: and dreame of no resisting of them.
For they make account, that they shall do as they have done: and dream of no resisting of them.
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They say to themselues like them in the Psalme: Tush, the Lord will doe neither good nor euill.
They say to themselves like them in the Psalm: Tush, the Lord will do neither good nor evil.
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Is it not time then that God should make them feele that power of his in displeasure, which they will not acknowledge by teaching? and by this their going forward, til God stay their course, we see they cannot breake off,
Is it not time then that God should make them feel that power of his in displeasure, which they will not acknowledge by teaching? and by this their going forward, till God stay their course, we see they cannot break off,
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and this makes their sinne the greater.
and this makes their sin the greater.
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The like we shall obserue (God willing) in the Beniamites, chap. 20. of this booke.
The like we shall observe (God willing) in the Benjaminites, chap. 20. of this book.
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So Herod when hee had slaine Iames with the sword, and saw that it pleased the Iewes, he went about to take Peter also, till in his attempt the Lord cut him off.
So Herod when he had slain James with the sword, and saw that it pleased the Iewes, he went about to take Peter also, till in his attempt the Lord Cut him off.
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And what maruell though God vsually deale thus? the wicked will not know him,
And what marvel though God usually deal thus? the wicked will not know him,
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but they do measure their future successe by the former, which he will make them see to be a wrong ground.
but they do measure their future success by the former, which he will make them see to be a wrong ground.
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For they thereby being imboldned, goe further from God, and by their successe, through the corruption that is in them, they are made more vnfit to returne to him againe.
For they thereby being emboldened, go further from God, and by their success, through the corruption that is in them, they Are made more unfit to return to him again.
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But all must know, that the word of God followed and obeyed carefully of vs, bringeth the good successe indeed, in which wee may rest, yea and in that only.
But all must know, that the word of God followed and obeyed carefully of us, brings the good success indeed, in which we may rest, yea and in that only.
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For what blessing soeuer it pleaseth the Lord to send vs in outward things (as hee promiseth many) saying to those that doe so, that other things shall be cast vpon them;
For what blessing soever it Pleases the Lord to send us in outward things (as he promises many) saying to those that do so, that other things shall be cast upon them;
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we haue also inward comfort thereby, which neither can be bought with money, neither can be taken from vs:
we have also inward Comfort thereby, which neither can be bought with money, neither can be taken from us:
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which maketh vs glad to vse and imbrace all good meanes for the strengthening and stablishing of vs:
which makes us glad to use and embrace all good means for the strengthening and establishing of us:
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And both these being considered, the godly haue small cause to repine at the successe and ioyfull proceedings of the vngodly:
And both these being considered, the godly have small cause to repine At the success and joyful proceedings of the ungodly:
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the Lord giues them their scope, that he might bring the more sudden desolation vpon them,
the Lord gives them their scope, that he might bring the more sudden desolation upon them,
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while they looke to morrow should be like to day, and much better.
while they look to morrow should be like to day, and much better.
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Neither should it grieue the godly, that themselues are often crossed, and denied the successe they dreamt of, and desired:
Neither should it grieve the godly, that themselves Are often crossed, and denied the success they dreamed of, and desired:
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seeing either their enterprises were euill, and therein to bee crossed is a blessing:
seeing either their enterprises were evil, and therein to be crossed is a blessing:
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or lawfull, but vnlawfully followed, and therfore Gods promises were stretcht further by them, then indeed they reached:
or lawful, but unlawfully followed, and Therefore God's promises were stretched further by them, then indeed they reached:
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or although their doings were religious, yet it may be, they were vndertaken with too much confidence in the goodnesse thereof,
or although their doings were religious, yet it may be, they were undertaken with too much confidence in the Goodness thereof,
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and in the meane season themselues who are the doers, not looked into, nor well purged from other sinnes which may easily set behind the successe of their best actions.
and in the mean season themselves who Are the doers, not looked into, nor well purged from other Sins which may Easily Set behind the success of their best actions.
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But doubtlesse, where a Christian offends none of these waies, he shall neuer want successe:
But doubtless, where a Christian offends none of these ways, he shall never want success:
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and the fruite thereof shall be farre other, when it is least, then the wicked mans who ventureth onely the more boldly vpon the next onset,
and the fruit thereof shall be Far other, when it is least, then the wicked men who ventureth only the more boldly upon the next onset,
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because of his former good speed, (as Abimelech here:) but he shall with Paul, beleeue that God, who hath well begun in him, will giue good successe, both in mercies and deliuerances.
Because of his former good speed, (as Abimelech Here:) but he shall with Paul, believe that God, who hath well begun in him, will give good success, both in Mercies and Deliverances.
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But I haue handled this point at large in this historie before. In this Scripture is set downe, that this wofull instrument had his deadlie wound; and by what meanes:
But I have handled this point At large in this history before. In this Scripture is Set down, that this woeful Instrument had his deadly wound; and by what means:
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euen in a base manner, by a woman breaking his skull, by throwing downe vpon him a peece of a mil-stone:
even in a base manner, by a woman breaking his skull, by throwing down upon him a piece of a millstone:
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where wee may further note by Gods cutting off this cursed instrument Abimelech, in the middest of his iolitie,
where we may further note by God's cutting off this cursed Instrument Abimelech, in the midst of his jollity,
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and before hee had done any more mischiefe, that the prosperitie of the wicked is both short and vncertaine,
and before he had done any more mischief, that the Prosperity of the wicked is both short and uncertain,
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when and how it shall come to an euil end. Which although I noted in general before out of the short time of his reigne:
when and how it shall come to an evil end. Which although I noted in general before out of the short time of his Reign:
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yet a little I wil adde thereto by this present occasion here offered.
yet a little I will add thereto by this present occasion Here offered.
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Now this their speedy taking downe is wrought by the Lord, not only by the many waies that he hath to meet with,
Now this their speedy taking down is wrought by the Lord, not only by the many ways that he hath to meet with,
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and to punish them, but also because they are euer putting the Lord, as it were, in fresh remembrance by their renewed and continued prouokings of him, what hee oweth them.
and to Punish them, but also Because they Are ever putting the Lord, as it were, in fresh remembrance by their renewed and continued provokings of him, what he owes them.
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And in the meane while, he is not idle, when he is still and patient toward them,
And in the mean while, he is not idle, when he is still and patient towards them,
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for hee knoweth and appointeth the time, and the meanes to subuert them. So the Psalmist saith:
for he Knoweth and appoints the time, and the means to subvert them. So the Psalmist Says:
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Though the wicked flourish like a greene Bay tree, yet a little while, and his place shall haue no resemblance of such a one to haue been there,
Though the wicked flourish like a green Bay tree, yet a little while, and his place shall have no resemblance of such a one to have been there,
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and hee shall bee no more found.
and he shall be no more found.
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Behold this verified in Zimry with his Cosby, in Chorah, the Rich man mentioned in the Scriptures,
Behold this verified in Zimri with his Cosby, in Korah, the Rich man mentioned in the Scriptures,
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and in many other in our owne experience, who while they prosper, are decaying:
and in many other in our own experience, who while they prosper, Are decaying:
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but they that abide, and remaine in the power of faith, hope and patience, as of Gods seruants is required,
but they that abide, and remain in the power of faith, hope and patience, as of God's Servants is required,
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and are thorowly set a worke in them, they shall see good daies, and be well liking;
and Are thoroughly Set a work in them, they shall see good days, and be well liking;
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and yet euen they also, if they withdraw themselues from their confidence, and will giue themselues to liue by eye-sight,
and yet even they also, if they withdraw themselves from their confidence, and will give themselves to live by eyesight,
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as other doe, they shall see the Lord can soone change his course, and their sorrowes will bee exceedinglie multiplied like other mens.
as other doe, they shall see the Lord can soon change his course, and their sorrows will be exceedingly multiplied like other men's.
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Dauids feet had well nigh slipt, when hee beheld the present flourishes of the vngodly, til God drew him out of his own fancie into the Lords Sanctuarie,David feet had well High slipped, when he beheld the present flourishes of the ungodly, till God drew him out of his own fancy into the lords Sanctuary,
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and taught him this wisdome, to compare them with himselfe, as well in one part of their estate as another,
and taught him this Wisdom, to compare them with himself, as well in one part of their estate as Another,
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and the bitternesse of their end and reward, with the plausiblenesse of their iollity, when they are in their flower,
and the bitterness of their end and reward, with the plausibleness of their jollity, when they Are in their flower,
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and their slipperinesse, when they are at the best.
and their slipperiness, when they Are At the best.
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Therefore as in a picture such as will throughly view it, take not some note of the knee,
Therefore as in a picture such as will thoroughly view it, take not Some note of the knee,
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or foote, or any one part of it, but the whole; for otherwise they should see nothing to any purpose:
or foot, or any one part of it, but the Whole; for otherwise they should see nothing to any purpose:
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so view wee the whole course of Gods dealing with the wicked, as well the ending,
so view we the Whole course of God's dealing with the wicked, as well the ending,
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as the beginning, and his proceeding with them, and thereby our hastinesse in desiring their dainties, will be abated full soone, and our opinion changed;
as the beginning, and his proceeding with them, and thereby our hastiness in desiring their dainties, will be abated full soon, and our opinion changed;
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as Dauids also was in iudging the bad to be happie, after that he had better considered their end.
as David also was in judging the bad to be happy, After that he had better considered their end.
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Lay we also sure hold on this, that as the time and terme of the wicked is stinted and appointed:
Lay we also sure hold on this, that as the time and term of the wicked is stinted and appointed:
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so say we of the Lords dealing with our selues, Yet a little while, and he that commeth, will come and not tarrie, to bring our full redemption.
so say we of the lords dealing with our selves, Yet a little while, and he that comes, will come and not tarry, to bring our full redemption.
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Furthermore, we see here, in that Abimelech had his deaths wound, and after was slaine; Furthermore, we see Here, in that Abimelech had his death's wound, and After was slain;
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that he had not his will on the people of Thebez, as he had on the other:
that he had not his will on the people of Thebez, as he had on the other:
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but as he suffered him to destroy the men of Shechem, which fled to the Hold of their God Baal-Berith,
but as he suffered him to destroy the men of Shechem, which fled to the Hold of their God Baal-Berith,
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so yet he saued the men of Thebez and their wiues, who betooke themselues to the Tower that was therein for shelter.
so yet he saved the men of Thebez and their wives, who betook themselves to the Tower that was therein for shelter.
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Wherein we may note, that God doth oft times plague them whose iniquity is manifest,
Wherein we may note, that God does oft times plague them whose iniquity is manifest,
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as the sinne of these men of Shechem was, when other who haue not sinned in the like manner,
as the sin of these men of Shechem was, when other who have not sinned in the like manner,
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though they be not (yet) religious, are spared and borne with, as these men of Thebez were. The reason is:
though they be not (yet) religious, Are spared and born with, as these men of Thebez were. The reason is:
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the sinne of the one sort is manifest and grieuous, and cannot be hid and crieth for vengeance:
the sin of the one sort is manifest and grievous, and cannot be hid and cries for vengeance:
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the other, either through ignorance, or for that they haue not so wittingly or grossely offended, are borne with, that they may come to repentance.
the other, either through ignorance, or for that they have not so wittingly or grossly offended, Are born with, that they may come to Repentance.
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And yet this is no excuse to them, who liue in the light of the Gospell,
And yet this is no excuse to them, who live in the Light of the Gospel,
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and haue knowlege, if they liue and abide vnrepentant, though they be not grosse offenders.
and have knowledge, if they live and abide unrepentant, though they be not gross offenders.
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Neither on the other side haue they any cause to flatter themselues, whose sinnes are notorious,
Neither on the other side have they any cause to flatter themselves, whose Sins Are notorious,
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though they be not by and by cut off.
though they be not by and by Cut off.
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The vse of this doctrine is in this respect to incourage them, who doe but walke in the way of the vngodly,
The use of this Doctrine is in this respect to encourage them, who do but walk in the Way of the ungodly,
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but stand not stiffely to maintaine their euill doings, that seeing God giueth them time to repent,
but stand not stiffly to maintain their evil doings, that seeing God gives them time to Repent,
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and beareth with them, they should not harden their hearts, but take all occasions to turne vnto him.
and bears with them, they should not harden their hearts, but take all occasions to turn unto him.
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And for such as are not fit to heare this doctrine, but goe forward in euill, they may euer feare, that Gods vengeance is comming.
And for such as Are not fit to hear this Doctrine, but go forward in evil, they may ever Fear, that God's vengeance is coming.
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Now he being brought to bee past all hope of life by the blow the woman gaue him, we see, that hee who sought such glory as to be made King,
Now he being brought to be passed all hope of life by the blow the woman gave him, we see, that he who sought such glory as to be made King,
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yea and obtained it also, though most vniustly;
yea and obtained it also, though most unjustly;
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euen he did yet come to such shame and reproch, (as hee counted it) as to be slaine by a woman,
even he did yet come to such shame and reproach, (as he counted it) as to be slain by a woman,
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and not so much as by the meanest man of warre.
and not so much as by the Meanest man of war.
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Neither did it serue Abimelechs turne any whit at all, that the last stroke was giuen him by a Page, hauing had his deadly wound by the woman before:
Neither did it serve Abimelechs turn any whit At all, that the last stroke was given him by a Page, having had his deadly wound by the woman before:
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onely it bewraied his pride, which encreased the shamefulnesse of his foile.
only it bewrayed his pride, which increased the shamefulness of his foil.
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And yet for him to be slaine by a Page, was it such an honour to a great King so valiant and victorious,
And yet for him to be slain by a Page, was it such an honour to a great King so valiant and victorious,
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vnto such? The which they will not foresee and so preuent, vntill they smart, and be past recouerie.
unto such? The which they will not foresee and so prevent, until they smart, and be past recovery.
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as Abimelech now thought himselfe, being in the top of his hopes, and hauing brought vnder his enemies? Therefore where God will set his brand of shame vpon a man, it is but folly for him to striue against him, or to elude him.
as Abimelech now Thought himself, being in the top of his hope's, and having brought under his enemies? Therefore where God will Set his brand of shame upon a man, it is but folly for him to strive against him, or to elude him.
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It was as confidently giuen out that Abimelech was slaine by the hand of a woman,
It was as confidently given out that Abimelech was slain by the hand of a woman,
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as that Sisera was dispatcht by Iael: as for the Page, hee slew (as we may say) a dead man in a mockery.
as that Sisera was dispatched by Jael: as for the Page, he slew (as we may say) a dead man in a mockery.
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If this verifie not the saying, [ God resisteth the proud, ] what doth? When men that haue carried thēselues aloft,
If this verify not the saying, [ God Resisteth the proud, ] what does? When men that have carried themselves aloft,
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and borne their heads on high, as the tall Cedars, being terrors to their inferiors, especially of the more religious sort, are thus brought to shame,
and born their Heads on high, as the tall Cedars, being terrors to their inferiors, especially of the more religious sort, Are thus brought to shame,
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as he was, is it not notable to see them as much abased in their death below the meanest,
as he was, is it not notable to see them as much abased in their death below the Meanest,
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as they aduanced themselues aboue the greatest before? It is reported of a Pope that he entred in like a Fox, ruled like a Lion, and died like a Dogge:
as they advanced themselves above the greatest before? It is reported of a Pope that he entered in like a Fox, ruled like a lion, and died like a Dog:
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if he had also been buried as that proud Iehoijkon or Iezabel like an Asse, what could haue been added to his shame? and yet a liuing Lion, to be made a dead dogge is basenesse enough.
if he had also been buried as that proud Iehoijkon or Jezebel like an Ass, what could have been added to his shame? and yet a living lion, to be made a dead dog is baseness enough.
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Therefore we may clearely see by this that the seeking of glory, as Salomon saith, is no glory,
Therefore we may clearly see by this that the seeking of glory, as Solomon Says, is no glory,
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but the glory of such is their shame.
but the glory of such is their shame.
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For although for a time it may hold and last, yet in a short time it shall vanish and end with reproch, whatsoeuer else goe with it.
For although for a time it may hold and last, yet in a short time it shall vanish and end with reproach, whatsoever Else go with it.
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And so it is generally in all pride and vaineglory, as I noted out of Gaals example before, it shall end with shame;
And so it is generally in all pride and vainglory, as I noted out of Gaals Exampl before, it shall end with shame;
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and contrarily, the humble and lowly in mind shall be exalted.
and contrarily, the humble and lowly in mind shall be exalted.
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For there can not one tittle of Gods word fall to the ground, but it must be verified, to the comfort of the one,
For there can not one tittle of God's word fallen to the ground, but it must be verified, to the Comfort of the one,
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and the iust rewarding of the other.
and the just rewarding of the other.
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In this verse let vs further see (for the Lord would not giue him the honor to be slaine in warre) what he did,
In this verse let us further see (for the Lord would not give him the honour to be slain in war) what he did,
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when he had his deaths wound:
when he had his death's wound:
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doth he crie for mercy? was that (as it ought to haue been) thought vpon? And yet the most past grace will lightly desire, that he may haue three words before he die,
does he cry for mercy? was that (as it ought to have been) Thought upon? And yet the most past grace will lightly desire, that he may have three words before he die,
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for then (though it be to small purpose) he thinks to aske mercy:
for then (though it be to small purpose) he thinks to ask mercy:
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but the glory that this monster had hunted after in his life-time, that was all that hee regarded,
but the glory that this monster had hunted After in his lifetime, that was all that he regarded,
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euen now at his wofull end, as his words testifie, to wit, That it might not be said, that a woman slew him, declaring thereby, that he more feared infamy then damnation.
even now At his woeful end, as his words testify, to wit, That it might not be said, that a woman slew him, declaring thereby, that he more feared infamy then damnation.
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The multitude of desperate wretches that die in all ages with as little hope of saluation,
The multitude of desperate wretches that die in all ages with as little hope of salvation,
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as hee did, maketh it lesse to be considered and bewailed:
as he did, makes it less to be considered and bewailed:
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but what is more fearefull then to thinke, a man should go to hell so apparantly,
but what is more fearful then to think, a man should go to hell so apparently,
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and (as it were) visibly?
and (as it were) visibly?
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Where wee are to obserue, that such as mens thoughts and affections are in their life time, such they bee commonly at their death.
Where we Are to observe, that such as men's thoughts and affections Are in their life time, such they be commonly At their death.
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They loued not blessing, saith the Prophet, and therefore it is farre from them in their need:
They loved not blessing, Says the Prophet, and Therefore it is Far from them in their need:
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so it is said elsewhere, they sought not after God, neither desired acquaintance with his waies, so it is said elsewhere, they sought not After God, neither desired acquaintance with his ways,
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while they liued, and therfore God ordinarily suffereth them not to begin to doe it at their end.
while they lived, and Therefore God ordinarily suffers them not to begin to do it At their end.
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They remembred not their maker in the daies of their youth, neither shall they haue grace to doe it at their death:
They remembered not their maker in the days of their youth, neither shall they have grace to do it At their death:
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but as they are mercilesse, so God iustly recompenceth them with iudgement without mercy, in their latter yeeres.
but as they Are merciless, so God justly recompenseth them with judgement without mercy, in their latter Years.
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And the like we reade of Saul. But yet for all this is one of a thousand (thinke we) of such as he was perswaded to repentance in the time of his iolitie? nay doth not one follow anothers course to condemnation daily,
And the like we read of Saul. But yet for all this is one of a thousand (think we) of such as he was persuaded to Repentance in the time of his jollity? nay does not one follow another's course to condemnation daily,
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and from age to age?
and from age to age?
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And such as haue their libertie to aske three words before they die, how vse they it? what come they to? but euen to worse then nothing? Euen as Abimelechs few words did, [ Let it not be said, that a woman slew me.
And such as have their liberty to ask three words before they die, how use they it? what come they to? but even to Worse then nothing? Eve as Abimelechs few words did, [ Let it not be said, that a woman slew me.
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] And so their three words are vsed, as Saul vsed his at his death:] And so their three words Are used, as Saul used his At his death:
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[ Draw out thy sword, and thrust me through. ] And as that wicked man mentioned in the booke of Monuments, who when he was haled violently on a bridge by his Horse into the riuer, being put in minde of his three words, he said thus: [ Draw out thy sword, and thrust me through. ] And as that wicked man mentioned in the book of Monuments, who when he was haled violently on a bridge by his Horse into the river, being put in mind of his three words, he said thus:
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Horse and man to the diuell.
Horse and man to the Devil.
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A notorious adulterer there was a few yeeres agone, who also had poysoned many youthes by his vncleane conuersation, and lewd example, and tongue:
A notorious adulterer there was a few Years ago, who also had poisoned many youths by his unclean Conversation, and lewd Exampl, and tongue:
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he liued till he was threescore yeere old, to resemble him to the sinner whom Salomon speakes of, Eccles. 7. neuer could hee bee brought to sauour or taste either preaching or praying, which yet hee saw many zealously did round about him:
he lived till he was threescore year old, to resemble him to the sinner whom Solomon speaks of, Eccles. 7. never could he be brought to savour or taste either preaching or praying, which yet he saw many zealously did round about him:
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but being visited by God, in a strange manner, and losing his maintenance by the death of his wife, his bodie •ore plagued with paine,
but being visited by God, in a strange manner, and losing his maintenance by the death of his wife, his body •ore plagued with pain,
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and diseases, when he lay like a lazer in a barne, (for thither he was thrust, through pouertie,
and diseases, when he lay like a Lazar in a bairn, (for thither he was thrust, through poverty,
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and there he died) now to come to the point, for the which I alleaged this example, hee being moued by such as came to him,
and there he died) now to come to the point, for the which I alleged this Exampl, he being moved by such as Come to him,
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when they saw in what miserie hee lay, to call vpon God; hee answered with fearefull oathes:
when they saw in what misery he lay, to call upon God; he answered with fearful Oaths:
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Is this a time to pray? The which seeing he was neuer acquainted with in all his life, (wee see) hee was farre off from it, shunned and lothed it at his death, by Gods righteous iudgement.
Is this a time to pray? The which seeing he was never acquainted with in all his life, (we see) he was Far off from it, shunned and loathed it At his death, by God's righteous judgement.
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And as wee haue heard that it is commonly so with the vilest persons at their death,
And as we have herd that it is commonly so with the Vilest Persons At their death,
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as it hath been in their life;
as it hath been in their life;
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so it were good wisedome for vs to seeke the Lord while he may be found, in the daies of our youth,
so it were good Wisdom for us to seek the Lord while he may be found, in the days of our youth,
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lest if we should not goe about it till death, it should not bee a sound turning to God,
lest if we should not go about it till death, it should not be a found turning to God,
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but in mood and passion, by violence and in feare onely gone about:
but in mood and passion, by violence and in Fear only gone about:
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and who knoweth not that late repentance is dangerous? And so let them reioyce and blesse God, who haue made the Lord chiefe with them in their young yeeres,
and who Knoweth not that late Repentance is dangerous? And so let them rejoice and bless God, who have made the Lord chief with them in their young Years,
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and haue counted his seruice perfit freedome, such shall not neede to feare that God will frowne vpon them,
and have counted his service perfect freedom, such shall not need to Fear that God will frown upon them,
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and forsake them in their age, or at their death, but (as many haue done) shall reioyce most for this, that they made the Gospell their solace in their life time,
and forsake them in their age, or At their death, but (as many have done) shall rejoice most for this, that they made the Gospel their solace in their life time,
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and Gods fauour their portion and ioy, and would not for all the riches of the vngodly, haue done otherwise:
and God's favour their portion and joy, and would not for all the riches of the ungodly, have done otherwise:
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for so they should haue been then vtterly to seeke how to be saued.
for so they should have been then utterly to seek how to be saved.
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Oh one sweete fruite of a godly life (beside many other enioyed before) is a most Christian and comfortable death: so saith the Psalmist;
O one sweet fruit of a godly life (beside many other enjoyed before) is a most Christian and comfortable death: so Says the Psalmist;
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Marke the end of the righteous, and ye shall see that the end of such a man is peace.
Mark the end of the righteous, and you shall see that the end of such a man is peace.
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As for Abimelechs Page, he was as he had been trained by him, one fit to serue him onely in euill. Like master, like man;
As for Abimelechs Page, he was as he had been trained by him, one fit to serve him only in evil. Like master, like man;
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such an one, as hath many followers, of which sort of hangbies few vnder such masters,
such an one, as hath many followers, of which sort of hangbies few under such Masters,
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as themselues be, few of them are (I say) found to come to good.
as themselves be, few of them Are (I say) found to come to good.
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But both of them, desperate, rash, murtherous, and fraught with such sinnes as commonly accompanie these.
But both of them, desperate, rash, murderous, and fraught with such Sins as commonly accompany these.
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Yea, and yet such hold vp their heads in the world, for whom, who seeth not but that the prison is fitter, where they may be kept from doing mischiefe, rather then to commit many lewd parts at libertie abroad.
Yea, and yet such hold up their Heads in the world, for whom, who sees not but that the prison is fitter, where they may be kept from doing mischief, rather then to commit many lewd parts At liberty abroad.
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But seeing such are past admonition taking, let thē that are teachable, learne to take such seruants to be neere at hand to them, who may in danger giue aduice to them,
But seeing such Are passed admonition taking, let them that Are teachable, Learn to take such Servants to be near At hand to them, who may in danger give Advice to them,
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if need be, as Naamans seruants did, to the preseruing of his health, rather then to be as too many are, that is to say, furtherers of their vtter vndoing or death.
if need be, as Naamans Servants did, to the preserving of his health, rather then to be as too many Are, that is to say, furtherers of their utter undoing or death.
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And such as deserue well (as Ioshuas, and the seruants of Cornelius were) let them (I say) be well incouraged and rewarded, which are to be reioyced in, of their masters,
And such as deserve well (as Joshuas, and the Servants of Cornelius were) let them (I say) be well encouraged and rewarded, which Are to be rejoiced in, of their Masters,
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when the other being intertained but to their owne, and their masters vndoing, or great detriment, shall load both themselues and them with their bellies full of shame and sorrow.
when the other being entertained but to their own, and their Masters undoing, or great detriment, shall load both themselves and them with their bellies full of shame and sorrow.
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Of this argument I spare to speake more heere, being as much (and a great deale more) as is like to be regarded, of such as I speake of.
Of this argument I spare to speak more Here, being as much (and a great deal more) as is like to be regarded, of such as I speak of.
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Thus we haue seene the wofull end of this cursed Abimelech, and of the wicked men of Shechem, who had been the furtherers of him to the mischiefe that he wrought.
Thus we have seen the woeful end of this cursed Abimelech, and of the wicked men of Shechem, who had been the furtherers of him to the mischief that he wrought.
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And after these troublers of the land were taken away, there was peace, and euery man left off from the worke that Abimelech had drawne him to,
And After these troublers of the land were taken away, there was peace, and every man left off from the work that Abimelech had drawn him to,
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and went home to his owne place:
and went home to his own place:
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where first it may be seene, what stirre, disquiet, and trouble one vile person may make in the Church or Common-wealth, the Lord so punishing the peoples sinne,
where First it may be seen, what stir, disquiet, and trouble one vile person may make in the Church or Commonwealth, the Lord so punishing the peoples sin,
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as partly I noted before in this chapter.
as partly I noted before in this chapter.
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Absolon was but one man, but how did he disquiet his father and the whole land? Likewise Sheba the sonne of Bicry that raised a new commotion against Dauid: and so the Prophet Elias told Ahab that he troubled all Israel.Absalom was but one man, but how did he disquiet his father and the Whole land? Likewise Sheba the son of Bicry that raised a new commotion against David: and so the Prophet Elias told Ahab that he troubled all Israel.
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And so I may say of Achan, and of Kora, and of many other: euery of these was but one in his attempts:
And so I may say of achan, and of Kora, and of many other: every of these was but one in his attempts:
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but each of these, what plagues and mischiefe wrought they by their seuerall sinnes, though most of thē priuate persons, to the whole state of the Church and Common-wealth of Israel? If wee compare the sinnes of the whole body with the sinnes of a few, wee shall finde that the sorrow which few brought vpon the whole companie, came little short of the plagues which God inflicted vpon the whole, when all prouoked him.
but each of these, what plagues and mischief wrought they by their several Sins, though most of them private Persons, to the Whole state of the Church and Commonwealth of Israel? If we compare the Sins of the Whole body with the Sins of a few, we shall find that the sorrow which few brought upon the Whole company, Come little short of the plagues which God inflicted upon the Whole, when all provoked him.
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If this cannot moue any of the like sort, to take warning by such watch-words, in time to hate their bad course,
If this cannot move any of the like sort, to take warning by such watchwords, in time to hate their bad course,
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Although alas, what speake I of particular actions? Adam his sinne first brought a feareful confusion into the whole creation? What wonder then if this contagion and pestilence hath euer since,
Although alas, what speak I of particular actions? Adam his sin First brought a fearful confusion into the Whole creation? What wonder then if this contagion and pestilence hath ever since,
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and still doth cause the like disorder in the places where it rangeth? whose deformitie (yet) and the mischiefe that it workes,
and still does cause the like disorder in the places where it rangeth? whose deformity (yet) and the mischief that it works,
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though we see as it were with our eyes, who (almost) is not bewitched with the painted beautie thereof? But to returne:
though we see as it were with our eyes, who (almost) is not bewitched with the painted beauty thereof? But to return:
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when Achan, Sheba, Absolon were taken away, behold all was whist againe, and a great calme there was after so horrible tempests.
when achan, Sheba, Absalom were taken away, behold all was whist again, and a great Cam there was After so horrible tempests.
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The whole Church is as a ship;
The Whole Church is as a ship;
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in which if there be one Ionah, what tumult makes he? but cast him out, and the danger is ouer.
in which if there be one Jonah, what tumult makes he? but cast him out, and the danger is over.
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And as this is true of great sinners and publike offenders: so it is true of more inferiour and priuate persons:
And as this is true of great Sinners and public offenders: so it is true of more inferior and private Persons:
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as of Magistrates in their precincts, Headborowes in townes, Masters and parents in families seeing (but for the badnes of such) the rest should be in peace.
as of Magistrates in their precincts, Headborowes in Towns, Masters and Parents in families seeing (but for the badness of such) the rest should be in peace.
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And further, by the rooting out of Abimelech, let vs confesse it to bee a great benefit,
And further, by the rooting out of Abimelech, let us confess it to be a great benefit,
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when such authors of mischiefe, and workers of iniquitie bee taken away:
when such Authors of mischief, and workers of iniquity be taken away:
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and therefore giue all our endeuour for the maintenance of peace, and to make holy and right vse of it, while we enioy it.
and Therefore give all our endeavour for the maintenance of peace, and to make holy and right use of it, while we enjoy it.
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For as wee may see by these, that sought peace after the death of Abimelech, euen so the most that are vsed to trouble other, in time waxe wearie of it.
For as we may see by these, that sought peace After the death of Abimelech, even so the most that Are used to trouble other, in time wax weary of it.
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In these two verses is the shutting vp the whole chapter: Iothams prophecie is verified, and Gods iudgement thereby declared, how hee rewardeth iniquitie.
In these two Verses is the shutting up the Whole chapter: Jothams prophecy is verified, and God's judgement thereby declared, how he Rewardeth iniquity.
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Of which this I say briefly, seeing in some sort it hath been touched already, that they who take ill matters and bad in hand, shall haue smal cause to reioyce thereof in the end.
Of which this I say briefly, seeing in Some sort it hath been touched already, that they who take ill matters and bad in hand, shall have small cause to rejoice thereof in the end.
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For their sinne will finde them out, when they thinke least of it.
For their sin will find them out, when they think least of it.
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And it is most like also, that looke what way they haue sinned, euen the same way their sinne may be punished,
And it is most like also, that look what Way they have sinned, even the same Way their sin may be punished,
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as here it was, Stone for stone. Abimelech killed his brethren vpon a stone: and he is killed by a weake woman most vnlikely with a stone.
as Here it was, Stone for stone. Abimelech killed his brothers upon a stone: and he is killed by a weak woman most unlikely with a stone.
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The like wee haue heard of Adonibezek, and of Oreb and Zeeb, who tooke their death where they wrought mischiefe.
The like we have herd of Adonibezek, and of Oreb and Zeeb, who took their death where they wrought mischief.
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Oh how doth God recompence into their bosome in full measure heaped vp and running ouer,
O how does God recompense into their bosom in full measure heaped up and running over,
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as he did before to the other, according to the occasion offered;
as he did before to the other, according to the occasion offered;
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and that with detestation at least, let those that haue shunned and declined from such euill waies, reioyce with thanksgiuing,
and that with detestation At least, let those that have shunned and declined from such evil ways, rejoice with thanksgiving,
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and that vnfained, for that they haue been preserued from them, and that they haue chosen the good way to walke in it, howsoeuer they haue had many prouocations vnto the contrary.
and that unfeigned, for that they have been preserved from them, and that they have chosen the good Way to walk in it, howsoever they have had many provocations unto the contrary.
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And last of al, we may see here that as God reuenged the innocent blood of Gedeons sonnes,
And last of all, we may see Here that as God revenged the innocent blood of Gedeons Sons,
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so God will take part with such innocents.
so God will take part with such Innocents.
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Hurt them not therefore, for the time will come when thou shalt pay deare for thy so doing:
Hurt them not Therefore, for the time will come when thou shalt pay deer for thy so doing:
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of which point looke more in the former part of the historie. The end of the ninth Chapter.
of which point look more in the former part of the history. The end of the ninth Chapter.
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THE SIXTIE ONE SERMON ON THE TENTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. Vers. 1. After Abimelech, there arose to deliuer Israel, Tola the sonne of Puah, the sonne of Dodo, a man of Issachar,
THE SIXTIE ONE SERMON ON THE TENTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. Vers. 1. After Abimelech, there arose to deliver Israel, Tola the son of Puah, the son of Dodo, a man of Issachar,
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and he dwelt in Shamir in mount Ephraim. and he dwelled in Shamir in mount Ephraim.
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2. And he iudged Israel three and twentie yeeres, and died, and was buried in Shamir.
2. And he judged Israel three and twentie Years, and died, and was buried in Shamir.
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3. And after him arose Iair a Gileadite, and iudged Israel twentie and two yeeres.
3. And After him arose Iair a Gileadite, and judged Israel twentie and two Years.
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4. And he had thirtie sonnes that rode on thirtie asse colts, and they had thirtie cities, which are called Hauoth-Iair vnto this day, which are in the land of Gilead.
4. And he had thirtie Sons that road on thirtie Ass colts, and they had thirtie cities, which Are called Hauoth-Iair unto this day, which Are in the land of Gilead.
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5. And Iair died, and was buried in Kamon. THE summe of this Chapter is briefly this;
5. And Iair died, and was buried in Kamon. THE sum of this Chapter is briefly this;
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that the children of Israel hauing enioyed peace and libertie for a time vnder Tola and Iair; fell againe afterward to Idolatrie.
that the children of Israel having enjoyed peace and liberty for a time under Tola and Iair; fell again afterwards to Idolatry.
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Whereupon the Lord also did againe deliuer them into the hands of their enemies: wherfore they calling vpon God, were at the first sharply reproued:
Whereupon the Lord also did again deliver them into the hands of their enemies: Wherefore they calling upon God, were At the First sharply reproved:
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but afterward truly repenting, they obtained fauour with God, and were released of their sinnes, as before time.
but afterwards truly repenting, they obtained favour with God, and were released of their Sins, as before time.
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By occasion whereof, entrance is made into the storie of their deliuerance in the chapter following.
By occasion whereof, Entrance is made into the story of their deliverance in the chapter following.
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The parts of it are three: The first containeth the time of their peace, to verse the sixth:
The parts of it Are three: The First Containeth the time of their peace, to verse the sixth:
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The second, a new defection and reuolt of the people from God, to verse the 17. The third mentioneth the preparation that the Ammorites made against the children of Israel,
The second, a new defection and revolt of the people from God, to verse the 17. The third mentioneth the preparation that the Amorites made against the children of Israel,
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and the peoples and Princes meeting and comming together to consult and agree how to goe against them;
and the peoples and Princes meeting and coming together to consult and agree how to go against them;
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and this is to the end of the Chapter. The first part of the Chapter.
and this is to the end of the Chapter. The First part of the Chapter.
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euen as they doe in these latter daies of the sonne of man, before he come in his glorie;
even as they do in these latter days of the son of man, before he come in his glory;
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GOd raised vp these two Iudges, to wit, Tola and Iair, after the former, to keepe the people in the true worship of God, and in outward peace.
GOd raised up these two Judges, to wit, Tola and Iair, After the former, to keep the people in the true worship of God, and in outward peace.
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Here to speake somewhat in this first part, of both these two Iudges of Israel ioyntly together, and afterward, somewhat seuerally;
Here to speak somewhat in this First part, of both these two Judges of Israel jointly together, and afterwards, somewhat severally;
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this is to be noted of the former, that after the ouerthrow of that cursed Abimelech, the people of Israel had a long time of peace in both their daies, that is, 45. yeers.
this is to be noted of the former, that After the overthrow of that cursed Abimelech, the people of Israel had a long time of peace in both their days, that is, 45. Years.
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Where note, that though God iustly punisheth the sins of mē, as he did theirs here, yet he doth still remember his people,
Where note, that though God justly Punisheth the Sins of men, as he did theirs hear, yet he does still Remember his people,
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and regard them, sending them peace againe afterwards, euen as after a storme and tempest commeth faire weather:
and regard them, sending them peace again afterwards, even as After a storm and tempest comes fair weather:
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and he hath said, that the rod of the wicked he will not suffer to lie alwaies on the lot of the righteous;
and he hath said, that the rod of the wicked he will not suffer to lie always on the lot of the righteous;
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God will not keepe his anger for euer toward them.
God will not keep his anger for ever towards them.
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It is his great fauour to his, that they who are exceeding bad, liue not very long,
It is his great favour to his, that they who Are exceeding bad, live not very long,
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and that he vpholdeth his owne people many waies.
and that he upholdeth his own people many ways.
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Indeed when God is prouoked, some must & shall suffer, as here by the plague many thousands in citie and countrey haue been swept away of late, who if they haue been readie for their departure,
Indeed when God is provoked, Some must & shall suffer, as Here by the plague many thousands in City and country have been swept away of late, who if they have been ready for their departure,
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and haue repented, it is well; they haue gone vnder Gods hand in their sufferings the better.
and have repented, it is well; they have gone under God's hand in their sufferings the better.
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And so let such as are preserued aliue, when others are taken away, turne to the Lord with al feruencie and speed, that so they may testifie that they may make their profit of Gods sparing their liues,
And so let such as Are preserved alive, when Others Are taken away, turn to the Lord with all fervency and speed, that so they may testify that they may make their profit of God's sparing their lives,
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and that they may so procure the continuance of peace and the Gospell to their posteritie.
and that they may so procure the Continuance of peace and the Gospel to their posterity.
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Let Gods people (I say) do this, though other haue no eares to heare good instruction:
Let God's people (I say) do this, though other have not ears to hear good instruction:
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and be well assured, that though carnall reason see no such thing, God will doe much at the earnest suite of his;
and be well assured, that though carnal reason see no such thing, God will do much At the earnest suit of his;
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yea though they be but few.
yea though they be but few.
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As we see he would not haue destroyed Sodome, if there had been but tenne righteous persons found there.
As we see he would not have destroyed Sodom, if there had been but tenne righteous Persons found there.
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But (alas) through the abundance of iniquitie the loue of many decaieth, and few are wise to vse their outward peace,
But (alas) through the abundance of iniquity the love of many decayeth, and few Are wise to use their outward peace,
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or health, or other benefits of God to their good.
or health, or other benefits of God to their good.
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And as for the most, (which is not to be wondred at) they vtterly reiect the things which concerne their peace for euer.
And as for the most, (which is not to be wondered At) they utterly reject the things which concern their peace for ever.
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As in the daies of Noe, the people (liuing in darknesse) ate and drunke, married and gaue in marriage,
As in the days of No, the people (living in darkness) ate and drunk, married and gave in marriage,
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of whom some shall in their aduersitie, when he shall awake them, desire but to see one good day,
of whom Some shall in their adversity, when he shall awake them, desire but to see one good day,
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and it shall be denied them.
and it shall be denied them.
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They neither labour to keepe outward peace each with other (which were no hard matter,
They neither labour to keep outward peace each with other (which were no hard matter,
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while the common enemie is held vnder, and that there be peace in the land) nor yet betwixt God and themselues,
while the Common enemy is held under, and that there be peace in the land) nor yet betwixt God and themselves,
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but nourish vile lusts (the fruite of Sodome) in themselues, through fulnes of bread and abundance of wealth, the daughters of peace.
but nourish vile Lustiest (the fruit of Sodom) in themselves, through fullness of bred and abundance of wealth, the daughters of peace.
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But the worst is, that these fierie darts of mens lusts are throwne at God himselfe (who hath granted vs these daies of peace to a farre other end, as Act. 9.) and at his seruants who are the best pledges of our peace.
But the worst is, that these fiery darts of men's Lustiest Are thrown At God himself (who hath granted us these days of peace to a Far other end, as Act. 9.) and At his Servants who Are the best pledges of our peace.
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Is this the recompence (saith Moses in Deut. 32) which ye make the Lord,
Is this the recompense (Says Moses in Deuteronomy 32) which you make the Lord,
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for your outward peace and spirituall libertie? And iustly may it be demanded of vs:
for your outward peace and spiritual liberty? And justly may it be demanded of us:
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Is this the thanke God hath at your hands for your peace and freedome from Egypt and Canaan? Consider therefore that in our thus warring against, we fight against our soules, as the Apostle Peter saith:
Is this the thank God hath At your hands for your peace and freedom from Egypt and Canaan? Consider Therefore that in our thus warring against, we fight against our Souls, as the Apostle Peter Says:
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and againe, by this, that we serue not God purely in this our prosperitie, the diuell himselfe (a great word to speake) is deceiued in vs, who tooke it for granted long agoe,
and again, by this, that we serve not God purely in this our Prosperity, the Devil himself (a great word to speak) is deceived in us, who took it for granted long ago,
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as hee saw reason for it, that when a man is hedged in with blessings, (and especially this strong hedge of a publique peace) he would serue God without question.
as he saw reason for it, that when a man is hedged in with blessings, (and especially this strong hedge of a public peace) he would serve God without question.
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Indeede hee requireth a further matter of vs, euen that wee serue him in time of affliction also:
Indeed he requires a further matter of us, even that we serve him in time of affliction also:
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but is this likely, when wee doe it not in peace? But of this matter I spare to adde any more heere, hauing vttered my minde of it before in the fifth chapter and elsewhere.
but is this likely, when we do it not in peace? But of this matter I spare to add any more Here, having uttered my mind of it before in the fifth chapter and elsewhere.
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These two, Tola, and Iair, are not said here to haue risen vp to iudge Israel as intruding themselues,
These two, Tola, and Iair, Are not said Here to have risen up to judge Israel as intruding themselves,
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but as following Gods appointment, who raised them vp as good gouernours to saue and deliuer his people out of their enemies hands,
but as following God's appointment, who raised them up as good Governors to save and deliver his people out of their enemies hands,
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so was not that vsurper Abimelech, but a waster and a spoiler.
so was not that usurper Abimelech, but a waster and a spoiler.
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So are they whom God sendeth in mercie to rule, nurcing fathers, and such as teach, be full of loue and compassion to the people;
So Are they whom God sends in mercy to Rule, nursing Father's, and such as teach, be full of love and compassion to the people;
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for he graceth them whom hee counteth faithfull, and putteth in his seruice euen to that purpose.
for he graceth them whom he counteth faithful, and putteth in his service even to that purpose.
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Somewhat I haue said before touching Gods calling and the manner of it, yet by this occasion I will adde somewhat. Somewhat I have said before touching God's calling and the manner of it, yet by this occasion I will add somewhat.
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No good man waxeth suddenly rich.
No good man Waxes suddenly rich.
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God in a generall prouidence of permission may be said to raise al that rise vp in place of gouernment and authoritie.
God in a general providence of permission may be said to raise all that rise up in place of government and Authority.
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By premission, when he resisteth not them who raise vp themselues vnlawfully, as Abimelech. In which respect the Lord tolerateth many (in his secret will) to doe many things against his reuealed will;
By premission, when he Resisteth not them who raise up themselves unlawfully, as Abimelech. In which respect the Lord tolerateth many (in his secret will) to do many things against his revealed will;
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he permitteth, I say, not causeth them, for then one will should be contrarie to another.
he permitteth, I say, not Causes them, for then one will should be contrary to Another.
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Secondly, he actually blesseth many, and raiseth them outwardly himselfe, (though their rising be to no purpose) as Ieroboam. Thirdly, he raiseth vp and blesseth other; (their attempts being lawfull,
Secondly, he actually Blesses many, and Raiseth them outwardly himself, (though their rising be to no purpose) as Jeroboam. Thirdly, he Raiseth up and Blesses other; (their attempts being lawful,
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and not indirectly vndertaken, but according to his will) whereas he doth onely trie the other, by raising them,
and not indirectly undertaken, but according to his will) whereas he does only try the other, by raising them,
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whether they will raise and aduance him or no, and set him vp as chiefe, and procure the like from others:
whither they will raise and advance him or no, and Set him up as chief, and procure the like from Others:
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so, if they forget him, as Ieroboboam and Saul, that then hee may honour himselfe vpon them,
so, if they forget him, as Ieroboboam and Saul, that then he may honour himself upon them,
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when hee could get no honour by them.
when he could get no honour by them.
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This the holy Ghost expresseth liuely in Pharaoh, Rom. 9. But the last and most speciall kinde of raising is,
This the holy Ghost Expresses lively in Pharaoh, Rom. 9. But the last and most special kind of raising is,
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when beside common gifts, the Lord raiseth a man, as well vp to the life of grace and holinesse,
when beside Common Gifts, the Lord Raiseth a man, as well up to the life of grace and holiness,
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as inhaunseth him in the world, adorning him with more rare gifts, as meekenesse, wisedome, faith, holy courage, zeale,
as inhaunseth him in the world, adorning him with more rare Gifts, as meekness, Wisdom, faith, holy courage, zeal,
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and the fruites of true loue to his Church and Gods glorie.
and the fruits of true love to his Church and God's glory.
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And these onely may be said most properly to haue been raised by God, and neither by men,
And these only may be said most properly to have been raised by God, and neither by men,
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nor themselues, and therefore to be Gods fauourites indeede. There are many that rise in the world, who grow further from goodnesse:
nor themselves, and Therefore to be God's favourites indeed. There Are many that rise in the world, who grow further from Goodness:
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I speake of such as are apparantly raised, and some of them from the dunghill to honour, learning, wealth;
I speak of such as Are apparently raised, and Some of them from the dunghill to honour, learning, wealth;
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but they were in more hope to Godward when they were lowest in the world: since, they waxed proud, idle, scornefull, their hearts rising against God and his seruants;
but they were in more hope to Godward when they were lowest in the world: since, they waxed proud, idle, scornful, their hearts rising against God and his Servants;
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and to euill ends abusing the steps and degrees of honour and estate, by which God hath raised them, thereby prouoking the Lord to pull them downe to their former ebbe,
and to evil ends abusing the steps and Degrees of honour and estate, by which God hath raised them, thereby provoking the Lord to pull them down to their former ebb,
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euen the lowest staier of shame. According to that of Samuel to Eli vttered from God;
even the lowest staier of shame. According to that of Samuel to Eli uttered from God;
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Those that despise me, I will set nought by, but honour them that honour me.
Those that despise me, I will Set nought by, but honour them that honour me.
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This rule will not be vnmeete to try our rising by, for euen Heathens saw somewhat, when they could say;
This Rule will not be unmeet to try our rising by, for even heathens saw somewhat, when they could say;
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And as torrents, and standing waters bewray some sudden and great tempests and raine more then vsuall:
And as torrents, and standing waters bewray Some sudden and great tempests and rain more then usual:
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so mens sudden risings bewray the immoderatnes of their affections, exceeding the measure of iustice and religion.
so men's sudden risings bewray the immoderatnes of their affections, exceeding the measure of Justice and Religion.
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And let this serue to quiet them whom God lifteth not vp to great place,
And let this serve to quiet them whom God lifts not up to great place,
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if hee haue raised them vp with his Christ from death to the life of grace,
if he have raised them up with his christ from death to the life of grace,
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and quickned them by faith to the liuely hope of glorie.
and quickened them by faith to the lively hope of glory.
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But I proceede to note something of these two Iudges seuerally out of the verses following.
But I proceed to note something of these two Judges severally out of the Verses following.
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To begin with Iair, hee was of the halfe Tribe of Manasseh a Giliadite, hauing many sonnes, seeing they had many wiues in those daies:
To begin with Iair, he was of the half Tribe of Manasses a Gileadite, having many Sons, seeing they had many wives in those days:
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his sonnes rode, in token of their greatnesse;
his Sons road, in token of their greatness;
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and euery one of them was a Ruler ouer a Citie, and therefore their father must needs be a man of great Nobilitie.
and every one of them was a Ruler over a city, and Therefore their father must needs be a man of great Nobilt.
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Now to giue some light into this, it is said in the booke of Numbers, that one Iair tooke many Cities of the Canaanites,
Now to give Some Light into this, it is said in the book of Numbers, that one Iair took many Cities of the Canaanites,
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and they were called the Cities of Iair: not that I say, that the man who is here mentioned of that name was he, seeing there were 300. yeeres betwixt them both,
and they were called the Cities of Iair: not that I say, that the man who is Here mentioned of that name was he, seeing there were 300. Years betwixt them both,
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but being both of one place, there is little doubt, but that the heere mentioned, came of the family of the other,
but being both of one place, there is little doubt, but that the Here mentioned, Come of the family of the other,
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and so those Cities (it is most like) fell and came vnto him.
and so those Cities (it is most like) fell and Come unto him.
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Now from hence we learne, that God choosing out of one Tribe, as well as another,
Now from hence we Learn, that God choosing out of one Tribe, as well as Another,
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as by those that haue been mentioned before in this story, and these here, may appeare, to wit, Tola of Issachar, a poore Tribe,
as by those that have been mentioned before in this story, and these Here, may appear, to wit, Tola of Issachar, a poor Tribe,
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and Iair of Manasseh very rich:
and Iair of Manasses very rich:
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by this, I say, we may see that he would giue to none of them any cause to complaine, no not the meanest, (as they might otherwise (it is like enough) haue taken occasion to doe) that he had not chosen out of one Tribe as well as out of another, the deliuerer and Captaine ouer the people.
by this, I say, we may see that he would give to none of them any cause to complain, no not the Meanest, (as they might otherwise (it is like enough) have taken occasion to do) that he had not chosen out of one Tribe as well as out of Another, the deliverer and Captain over the people.
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Teaching vs by his example to be without partialitie in our dealings, and iniurious to none;
Teaching us by his Exampl to be without partiality in our dealings, and injurious to none;
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which is a singular vertue, and shewed by Salomon, as a companion of his wisdome, in deciding the cause betwixt the two harlots, he leaned to neither, but dealt indifferently with both.
which is a singular virtue, and showed by Solomon, as a Companion of his Wisdom, in deciding the cause betwixt the two harlots, he leaned to neither, but dealt indifferently with both.
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And such indifferency we should shew in our actions through our whole course, that wee might not be iustly challenged for the contrary,
And such indifferency we should show in our actions through our Whole course, that we might not be justly challenged for the contrary,
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Although if euery man might tell his owne tale, there is none so poore, nor any so rich,
Although if every man might tell his own tale, there is none so poor, nor any so rich,
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but to practise equality in comparisons and censures, and in one or other our dealings, we shewing good reason if we at any time do otherwise, not doing as some, whose office being to professe the punishing of wicked persons, will yet for fauour on the one side,
but to practise equality in comparisons and censures, and in one or other our dealings, we showing good reason if we At any time do otherwise, not doing as Some, whose office being to profess the punishing of wicked Persons, will yet for favour on the one side,
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or spite and malice on the other, not only be partiall, but also extenuate the fault of the guiltie partie,
or spite and malice on the other, not only be partial, but also extenuate the fault of the guilty party,
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and charge the innocent and honest to be in greater offence, then the guiltie, which is the peruerting of iustice,
and charge the innocent and honest to be in greater offence, then the guilty, which is the perverting of Justice,
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and the direct way to nourish and multiplie iniquity, and this some will doe the rather,
and the Direct Way to nourish and multiply iniquity, and this Some will do the rather,
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if the innocent partie be zealous of the Gospell.
if the innocent party be zealous of the Gospel.
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When the Lord sent Manna from heauen to feed his people, he made a law against mens greedy snatching it vp one from another, prouiding that he that gathered more then his fellow, should part with the ouer-plus, to make the portion of the other equall,
When the Lord sent Manna from heaven to feed his people, he made a law against men's greedy snatching it up one from Another, providing that he that gathered more then his fellow, should part with the overplus, to make the portion of the other equal,
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so that none could complaine that he was neglected in that heauenly dole.
so that none could complain that he was neglected in that heavenly dole.
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Men of meane estate murmur that this abundance of the earth is so vnequally diuided by God, that some haue al, some neuer a whit.
Men of mean estate murmur that this abundance of the earth is so unequally divided by God, that Some have all, Some never a whit.
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But so to doe in that case is more equalitie, then if all had alike, for a difference there must euer bee in estates, some rich, some poore.
But so to do in that case is more equality, then if all had alike, for a difference there must ever be in estates, Some rich, Some poor.
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But who seeth not (euen in this) Gods indifferencie? Know ye not brethren (saith Iames) that God hath called the poore of this world to be rich in faith and good works? Meaning that not many rich are vouchsafed this honour:
But who sees not (even in this) God's indifferency? Know you not brothers (Says James) that God hath called the poor of this world to be rich in faith and good works? Meaning that not many rich Are vouchsafed this honour:
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and therefore in that the poore are betrusted with the Gospel, which is the Treasure and Manna of heauen,
and Therefore in that the poor Are betrusted with the Gospel, which is the Treasure and Manna of heaven,
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and receiue it willingly, Matth. 11. whereas the rich haue other matters to busie themselues about, are they neglected through partialitie thinke we? But if any of low degree, want his part in the best things also, he may thanke himselfe for his abasement:
and receive it willingly, Matthew 11. whereas the rich have other matters to busy themselves about, Are they neglected through partiality think we? But if any of low degree, want his part in the best things also, he may thank himself for his abasement:
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who will pity him who shortens himselfe of his allowance? there would (doubtlesse) be lesse complaining among the better sort of people; (as for the vnruly and idle, they seeke their owne sorrow) if men wee so prouided for, as God allotteth to them:
who will pity him who shortens himself of his allowance? there would (doubtless) be less complaining among the better sort of people; (as for the unruly and idle, they seek their own sorrow) if men we so provided for, as God allots to them:
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for neither should many men become poore through their leaudnesse, and they that otherwise must of necessitie be so, should both comfort themselues in God,
for neither should many men become poor through their leaudnesse, and they that otherwise must of necessity be so, should both Comfort themselves in God,
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and be the better regarded by others through a larger contribution of his bestowed vpon them.
and be the better regarded by Others through a larger contribution of his bestowed upon them.
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Therefore againe I say, let this seemely vertue find fauour with them, whom the entertainement of it might much aduantage.
Therefore again I say, let this seemly virtue find favour with them, whom the entertainment of it might much advantage.
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Such as haue the rating of inferiors for publike duties, giue great cause of complaining, by their partialitie, through friendship or dislike:
Such as have the rating of inferiors for public duties, give great cause of complaining, by their partiality, through friendship or dislike:
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yea and scape themselues (proportion being obserued) more easily then the meane sort of people.
yea and escape themselves (proportion being observed) more Easily then the mean sort of people.
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Which is grosse, that men will seeke for the highest place of countenance and honor aboue others,
Which is gross, that men will seek for the highest place of countenance and honour above Others,
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but in matter of burden and charge, put the basest vnderling before themselues.
but in matter of burden and charge, put the Basest underling before themselves.
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More particularly, in that the Lord chooseth out of the poore and base Tribe of Ishaker, this Tola, to Iudge Israel, it was to teach vs the truth of that prouerb, that a mans gift makes him to sit among the mighty,
More particularly, in that the Lord chooses out of the poor and base Tribe of Ishaker, this Tola, to Judge Israel, it was to teach us the truth of that proverb, that a men gift makes him to fit among the mighty,
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and aduanceth the base and the meane, who ought not to be despised for want of wealth,
and Advanceth the base and the mean, who ought not to be despised for want of wealth,
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if God hath giuen them gifts.
if God hath given them Gifts.
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How little this truth hath been regarded alwaies, Salomon declareth, who saith what he had obserued, that a poore and wise man deliuered a citie sore assaulted by the mightie,
How little this truth hath been regarded always, Solomon Declareth, who Says what he had observed, that a poor and wise man Delivered a City soar assaulted by the mighty,
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and that he did by his wisdome; but none remembred this poore man.
and that he did by his Wisdom; but none remembered this poor man.
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And in another place he saith, There is an euill that I haue seene vnder the Sun, that folly is set in great excellency,
And in Another place he Says, There is an evil that I have seen under the Sun, that folly is Set in great excellency,
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and the rich in wisdome and vertue set in the low place, I haue seene seruants on horses,
and the rich in Wisdom and virtue Set in the low place, I have seen Servants on Horses,
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& princes walking as seruants on the ground.
& Princes walking as Servants on the ground.
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This, seeing hee calleth an euill, hee well instructeth the children of wisedome, to iustifie her wheresoeuer shee bee found, howsoeuer shee bee iustled and opposed by the carnall.
This, seeing he calls an evil, he well Instructeth the children of Wisdom, to justify her wheresoever she be found, howsoever she be justled and opposed by the carnal.
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And as the Queene of the South said to Salomon, Happy are thy seruants that attend on thee,
And as the Queen of the South said to Solomon, Happy Are thy Servants that attend on thee,
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and who may heare thy wisedome:
and who may hear thy Wisdom:
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so because a greater then Salomon is heere, wee should count it our felicitie to heare him,
so Because a greater then Solomon is Here, we should count it our felicity to hear him,
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and count their feet beautiful that bring glad tidings.
and count their feet beautiful that bring glad tidings.
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And to receiue such, as men of God, and as his Prophets, what meane shew soeuer they make in our eies,
And to receive such, as men of God, and as his prophets, what mean show soever they make in our eyes,
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and to commune with them when they are dead, while we reade their holy works,
and to commune with them when they Are dead, while we read their holy works,
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when we cannot conuerse with their persons, being taken away from vs out of this life.
when we cannot converse with their Persons, being taken away from us out of this life.
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Thus Dauid out of a mean family, and Saul also (though destitute of grace) were excellently gifted with courage for warre,
Thus David out of a mean family, and Saul also (though destitute of grace) were excellently gifted with courage for war,
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and gouernment in peace, so that few of the noblest (doubtlesse) might compare with them.
and government in peace, so that few of the Noblest (doubtless) might compare with them.
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but will alleage somewhat, why they should not be tied to dutie precise, but liue as they thinke good,
but will allege somewhat, why they should not be tied to duty precise, but live as they think good,
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So that the meanelier they were descended, the more admirable they were in themselues, not being beholding to any predecessors for the spirit and good parts that were in them:
So that the meanelier they were descended, the more admirable they were in themselves, not being beholding to any predecessors for the Spirit and good parts that were in them:
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but laid the foundation of Nobilitie to their posteritie.
but laid the Foundation of Nobilt to their posterity.
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Therefore so long as the base by birth, maintaine worthily the places of high office and honour whereunto their excellent gifts haue lawfully aduanced them:
Therefore so long as the base by birth, maintain worthily the places of high office and honour whereunto their excellent Gifts have lawfully advanced them:
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not degenerating by pride, crueltie, and couetousnesse, (the common companions of men bred meanely, when they are got aloft) I say, when such are not regarded;
not degenerating by pride, cruelty, and covetousness, (the Common Sodales of men bred meanly, when they Are god aloft) I say, when such Are not regarded;
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it is a great contempt not of them onely, but of God in them, (for hee that despiseth the poore, despiseth his Maker, and much more, hee that reprocheth them in authoritie) to call them vpstarts,
it is a great contempt not of them only, but of God in them, (for he that despises the poor, despises his Maker, and much more, he that Reproacheth them in Authority) to call them upstarts,
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or to defame them by their base blood, that so their more eminent vertues may be blemished.
or to defame them by their base blood, that so their more eminent Virtues may be blemished.
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A common disease among the factious, and flattering followers of great and vicious persons, to staine the honour of such as are more truly noble then they, in vertue and wisdome, by this;
A Common disease among the factious, and flattering followers of great and vicious Persons, to stain the honour of such as Are more truly noble then they, in virtue and Wisdom, by this;
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that they are but men of yesterday, and cannot shew the Armes, which their patrons can.
that they Are but men of yesterday, and cannot show the Arms, which their Patrons can.
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But whether is it better (as hee in the history answered) to raise vp a new,
But whither is it better (as he in the history answered) to raise up a new,
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or to bury the old Gentrie and Nobilitie? Of this the lesse, because I haue said somewhat in the two points before not impertinent hereto.
or to bury the old Gentry and Nobilt? Of this the less, Because I have said somewhat in the two points before not impertinent hereto.
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Now as we haue heard that God chose out of Ishaker a poore Tribe, Tola to Iudge Israel;
Now as we have herd that God chosen out of Ishaker a poor Tribe, Tola to Judge Israel;
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so also, we see here that he chooseth the Noble to bee Gouernours, as he did this Iair here, who for his wealth, was able to giue a City to euery of his thirtie sonnes.
so also, we see Here that he chooses the Noble to be Governors, as he did this Iair Here, who for his wealth, was able to give a city to every of his thirtie Sons.
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To teach vs that Nobilitie is no let to the gouerning of the common-wealth, but the honourable and mightie hauing examples of their ancestors to prouoke them to vertue,
To teach us that Nobilt is no let to the governing of the commonwealth, but the honourable and mighty having Examples of their Ancestors to provoke them to virtue,
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and many other helpes and complements to the well discharging thereof, they may be seene in many respects to be the fittest:
and many other helps and compliments to the well discharging thereof, they may be seen in many respects to be the Fittest:
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this being added, if they bee not lifted vp with insolency and high conceit of themselues, which they haue no cause to do,
this being added, if they be not lifted up with insolency and high conceit of themselves, which they have no cause to do,
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if they consider that they came of nothing, and are but wormes meat, and also,
if they Consider that they Come of nothing, and Are but worms meat, and also,
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if they would weigh their mutable state, and how full of lamentables changes their liues be.
if they would weigh their mutable state, and how full of lamentables changes their lives be.
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And to say the truth, it is an vtter shame for vs, that when God hath done much for vs, we should be found vnfaithfull.
And to say the truth, it is an utter shame for us, that when God hath done much for us, we should be found unfaithful.
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Neither is high place any greater impediment to priuate godlinesse, then publike gouernment.
Neither is high place any greater impediment to private godliness, then public government.
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and bee released from this burden, as they count it: whereby, what doe they but lay stumbling blocks in their owne way.
and be released from this burden, as they count it: whereby, what do they but lay stumbling blocks in their own Way.
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Therefore wee may boldly giue it foorth, as a rule in Christian practise, it is a miserable and vnlawfull estate of life, which cannot stand with the daily and carefull practise of Christianity.
Therefore we may boldly give it forth, as a Rule in Christian practice, it is a miserable and unlawful estate of life, which cannot stand with the daily and careful practice of Christianity.
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Somewhat (I deny not) must be yeelded to the occasions and vnseparable businesse, which attend vpon greatnesse:
Somewhat (I deny not) must be yielded to the occasions and unseparable business, which attend upon greatness:
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but yet so farre foorth onely, as men defalke and detract nothing from the substance of that high and great due, which the greatest owe to a greater then themselues.
but yet so Far forth only, as men defalk and detract nothing from the substance of that high and great endue, which the greatest owe to a greater then themselves.
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But yet if men dare goe thus farre, they shall find, that God wil not giue his honour to another;
But yet if men Dare go thus Far, they shall find, that God will not give his honour to Another;
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but rather his iealousie wil breake out against them like fire, that maintaine their honour by treading his vnderfoot, Psalme 2. This be said of those things which were seuerall in these two Kings, and which they did in their life;
but rather his jealousy will break out against them like fire, that maintain their honour by treading his underfoot, Psalm 2. This be said of those things which were several in these two Kings, and which they did in their life;
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now of that which was common to them both, I meane their death.
now of that which was Common to them both, I mean their death.
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For so it is said of both, that they died, and that was, when their dutie, each for his time, was discharged in procuring and maintaining Gods true worship,
For so it is said of both, that they died, and that was, when their duty, each for his time, was discharged in procuring and maintaining God's true worship,
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and outward peace to their countrie a long season:
and outward peace to their country a long season:
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thē they gaue place, and were gathered to their fathers, & their bodies were laid in the earth, in hope of the resurrection.
them they gave place, and were gathered to their Father's, & their bodies were laid in the earth, in hope of the resurrection.
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To teach vs, that all of vs, are here to doe our duties in our callings, to serue God therein:
To teach us, that all of us, Are Here to do our duties in our callings, to serve God therein:
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who hath giuen and committed to our trust talents, with a charge to occupie them till he come,
who hath given and committed to our trust Talents, with a charge to occupy them till he come,
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and allowes none of vs to bury them in the earth, but straightly forbids it, to wit, to bee idle,
and allows none of us to bury them in the earth, but straightly forbids it, to wit, to be idle,
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and to suffer our gifts to rust in vs, and to this end, we inioy euery man his proper gifts.
and to suffer our Gifts to rust in us, and to this end, we enjoy every man his proper Gifts.
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The Lord hath set vs our habitations, and stinted our time of dwelling in them, with commandement, that we should not be idle nor vnprofitable in the knowledge of our Lord Iesus, nor in our particular calling,
The Lord hath Set us our habitations, and stinted our time of Dwelling in them, with Commandment, that we should not be idle nor unprofitable in the knowledge of our Lord Iesus, nor in our particular calling,
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but to attend thereunto, for profitable vses to our selues and others:
but to attend thereunto, for profitable uses to our selves and Others:
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and hath for that purpose, appointed that we should haue comfortable fruite thereof in all necessarie things of this life, to incourage vs to our duties, that so we might be none of the refuse,
and hath for that purpose, appointed that we should have comfortable fruit thereof in all necessary things of this life, to encourage us to our duties, that so we might be none of the refuse,
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and idle hangbyes in the world:
and idle hangbyes in the world:
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and in both our generall and particular calling to serue God for conscience sake and with comfort.
and in both our general and particular calling to serve God for conscience sake and with Comfort.
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and at hand, to crosse and disquiet them.
and At hand, to cross and disquiet them.
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And when wee haue thus discharged our selues, and the Lord shall giue vs warning by sicknesse, paine, disease of our end to bee at hand, And when we have thus discharged our selves, and the Lord shall give us warning by sickness, pain, disease of our end to be At hand,
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or call vs home with small warning, wee should be readie for his comming, to yeeld our soules into his hands,
or call us home with small warning, we should be ready for his coming, to yield our Souls into his hands,
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and our bodies to the graue for a season, in hope of receiuing them againe:
and our bodies to the graven for a season, in hope of receiving them again:
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which shall be no hard matter for vs to doe, who haue, as strangers here, prepared for it before,
which shall be no hard matter for us to do, who have, as Strangers Here, prepared for it before,
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as wee haue learned to doe.
as we have learned to do.
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Neither should we looke or desire to haue any more abode or continuance here, but giue ouer our selues in peace,
Neither should we look or desire to have any more Abided or Continuance Here, but give over our selves in peace,
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and willingly commend our selues vnto the Lords safe keeping, as I haue said.
and willingly commend our selves unto the lords safe keeping, as I have said.
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And therfore in the meane time we should soberly vse all the transitorie helps of this life;
And Therefore in the mean time we should soberly use all the transitory helps of this life;
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as wealth, friends, wife, and our life it selfe, so that they may not be clogs with their deceiuable shew, to hold vs from farre better things.
as wealth, Friends, wife, and our life it self, so that they may not be clogs with their deceivable show, to hold us from Far better things.
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And in the meane while take the best vse of them to profitable ends, and doe the good that wee may doe by the helpe of them, seeing in the graue there is no such thing to bee looked for.
And in the mean while take the best use of them to profitable ends, and do the good that we may do by the help of them, seeing in the graven there is no such thing to be looked for.
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And so the remembrance of the time well passed, shall be most comfortable:
And so the remembrance of the time well passed, shall be most comfortable:
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but as for those that are calling in for their cheare and merry making in this world, otherwise then they are sure they shall be able well to giue their reckoning for it hereafter, such can neither possibly dye well, but as for those that Are calling in for their cheer and merry making in this world, otherwise then they Are sure they shall be able well to give their reckoning for it hereafter, such can neither possibly die well,
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nor willingly, vnlesse they bee desperate. To the which purpose I haue spoken elsewhere, as the diligent reader shall finde.
nor willingly, unless they be desperate. To the which purpose I have spoken elsewhere, as the diligent reader shall find.
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The second part of the Chapter. Vers. 6. And the children of Israel wrought wickednesse againe in the sight of the Lord,
The second part of the Chapter. Vers. 6. And the children of Israel wrought wickedness again in the sighed of the Lord,
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and serued Baalim and Ashtoroth, and the gods of Aram, and the gods of Zidon,
and served Baalim and Ashtoroth, and the God's of Aram, and the God's of Sidon,
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and the gods of Moab, and the gods of the children of Ammon, and the gods of the Philistims,
and the God's of Moab, and the God's of the children of Ammon, and the God's of the philistines,
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and forsooke the Lord, and serued not him. and forsook the Lord, and served not him.
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7. Therefore the wrath of the Lord was kindled against Israel, and he sold them into the hands of the Philistims,
7. Therefore the wrath of the Lord was kindled against Israel, and he sold them into the hands of the philistines,
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and into the hands of the children of Ammon: and into the hands of the children of Ammon:
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8. Who from that yeere vexed and oppressed the children of Israel eighteene yeeres, euen all the children of Israel that were beyond Iorden in the land of the Ammorites which is in Gilead.
8. Who from that year vexed and oppressed the children of Israel eighteene Years, even all the children of Israel that were beyond Jordan in the land of the Amorites which is in Gilead.
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9. Moreouer, the children of Ammon went ouer Iorden to fight against Iudah, and against Beniamin,
9. Moreover, the children of Ammon went over Jordan to fight against Iudah, and against Benjamin,
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10. Then the children of Israel cried vnto the Lord, saying, Wee haue sinned against thee,
10. Then the children of Israel cried unto the Lord, saying, we have sinned against thee,
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euen because wee haue forsaken our owne God, and haue serued Baalim. even Because we have forsaken our own God, and have served Baalim.
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NOw followeth a new reuolt of the people of Israel, and this is handled to the 17. verse, wherein the things to bee considered are these:
NOw follows a new revolt of the people of Israel, and this is handled to the 17. verse, wherein the things to be considered Are these:
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to wit, a double repairing and returning by them to God, when hee afflicted them by their enemies for their sin in forsaking him.
to wit, a double repairing and returning by them to God, when he afflicted them by their enemies for their since in forsaking him.
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In their first seeking to him, they had the repulse, for their repentance was not sound.
In their First seeking to him, they had the repulse, for their Repentance was not found.
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In the second, God deliuered them, they seeking to him in repentance. In the former note these foure things:
In the second, God Delivered them, they seeking to him in Repentance. In the former note these foure things:
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First their sinne, which was a ioyning to the nations among whom they dwelt, and this in the sixth verse.
First their sin, which was a joining to the Nations among whom they dwelled, and this in the sixth verse.
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The second is Gods punishing them euen by those, whom they ioyned with in Idolatrie: which is snewed in the next three verses.
The second is God's punishing them even by those, whom they joined with in Idolatry: which is snowed in the next three Verses.
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The third point is their crying to God: and lastly, the fruite thereof, in the tenth verse, and so forward. The fruite was diuers:
The third point is their crying to God: and lastly, the fruit thereof, in the tenth verse, and so forward. The fruit was diverse:
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for first God denied to deliuer them, to the fifteenth verse. But at the second crying of the people to God, hee deliuered them:
for First God denied to deliver them, to the fifteenth verse. But At the second crying of the people to God, he Delivered them:
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which is set downe in the next two verses vnto the seuenteenth. Now let these things be looked into more particularly.
which is Set down in the next two Verses unto the Seventeenth. Now let these things be looked into more particularly.
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To returne therefore to the sixth verse, and to begin with the peoples sinne, it is said,
To return Therefore to the sixth verse, and to begin with the peoples sin, it is said,
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after the death of these two Iudges, in whose daies they had enioyed peace fiue and fortie yeeres, that the people fell againe to prouoke God,
After the death of these two Judges, in whose days they had enjoyed peace fiue and fortie Years, that the people fell again to provoke God,
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as wee haue heard their fathers did.
as we have herd their Father's did.
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And how? by committing Idolatrie after the manner of the seuen nations, that are here mentioned.
And how? by committing Idolatry After the manner of the seuen Nations, that Are Here mentioned.
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For both that was liking to the flesh, and besides, they thought those nations that did so, liued in more abundance,
For both that was liking to the Flesh, and beside, they Thought those Nations that did so, lived in more abundance,
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and in more pleasure, then themselues did;
and in more pleasure, then themselves did;
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for many delights to tickle the flesh forward they adioyned to their false worship, to draw away their hearts from seruing the true God aright, whom, it is said here, that they forsooke.
for many delights to tickle the Flesh forward they adjoined to their false worship, to draw away their hearts from serving the true God aright, whom, it is said Here, that they forsook.
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Thus much for the summe of this verse, and therein of their sinne. And here are diuers things to be considered.
Thus much for the sum of this verse, and therein of their sin. And Here Are diverse things to be considered.
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First it teacheth, that we should not greatly marueile, that so many in this our age giue themselues to Popish religion, seeing Idolatrie hath in most ages been so common:
First it Teaches, that we should not greatly marvel, that so many in this our age give themselves to Popish Religion, seeing Idolatry hath in most ages been so Common:
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by reason that it hath so many player-like toyes and bables of sights to bleare the eye,
by reason that it hath so many Player-like toys and babbles of sights to blear the eye,
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and sonets to deceiue the eare, that it maketh them thinke they be in a peece of paradise,
and sonnets to deceive the ear, that it makes them think they be in a piece of paradise,
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while they embrace and are made drunke with such fond conceits, when indeed they be thereby caried (as it were) fast asleepe to hell.
while they embrace and Are made drunk with such found conceits, when indeed they be thereby carried (as it were) fast asleep to hell.
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There is nothing that moueth or delighteth them in all the word of God, rightly vnderstood,
There is nothing that moves or delights them in all the word of God, rightly understood,
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but only blind deuotion in their false religion, wherein they haue been nuzled vp, and then a fond and fantasticall conceit, that they shall goe to heauen thereby.
but only blind devotion in their false Religion, wherein they have been nuzzled up, and then a found and fantastical conceit, that they shall go to heaven thereby.
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As for the authoritie and warrant of their Masse, and other trumperie;
As for the Authority and warrant of their Mass, and other trumpery;
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in the beginning of the world, nay in our Sauiour Christs time, and many hundred yeeres after, there was no shred nor ragge of it vsed or knowne, especially to any such end,
in the beginning of the world, nay in our Saviour Christ time, and many hundred Years After, there was no shred nor rag of it used or known, especially to any such end,
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whereas the true seruing of God was alwaies (as now it is) euen from the beginning.
whereas the true serving of God was always (as now it is) even from the beginning.
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And how prone people are to worship God with ease, (for so farre they like, And how prove people Are to worship God with ease, (for so Far they like,
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whether it be sound and true, or counterfeit) it may be seene not onely in Poperie, which is coyned for the purpose to deceiue the simple, with strong delusions,
whither it be found and true, or counterfeit) it may be seen not only in Popery, which is coined for the purpose to deceive the simple, with strong delusions,
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but also in our religion, which for the outward manner of it is holy, pure and good,
but also in our Religion, which for the outward manner of it is holy, pure and good,
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and consisteth in hearing, prayer, and the vse of the Sacraments for the substance thereof.
and Consisteth in hearing, prayer, and the use of the Sacraments for the substance thereof.
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And yet many of them who allow it, as the true manner of worshipping God, what doe they (for the most part) but draw neere to God with their bodies,
And yet many of them who allow it, as the true manner of worshipping God, what do they (for the most part) but draw near to God with their bodies,
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but their hearts are farre from him? As if they would say, they would gladly goe to heauen,
but their hearts Are Far from him? As if they would say, they would gladly go to heaven,
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but they would haue an easie way thither;
but they would have an easy Way thither;
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but to serue God in spirit and truth, which is the direct way thither, they cannot bend themselues thereto:
but to serve God in Spirit and truth, which is the Direct Way thither, they cannot bend themselves thereto:
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whereas there is as great delight in the worshipping of God aright, and that by the Lords allowance and promise, (which in the two former kindes;
whereas there is as great delight in the worshipping of God aright, and that by the lords allowance and promise, (which in the two former Kinds;
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of popish, and the other, of only outward worship are wanting) as great delight, (I say) and as sound in true performing it,
of popish, and the other, of only outward worship Are wanting) as great delight, (I say) and as found in true performing it,
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so farre as fraile flesh may attaine to, as there is reward promised thereto, which is vnutterable.
so Far as frail Flesh may attain to, as there is reward promised thereto, which is unutterable.
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In this verse also may bee seene, what fruite this people yeelded to the Lord of their long enioyed peace, In this verse also may be seen, what fruit this people yielded to the Lord of their long enjoyed peace,
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euen as wee haue seene their fathers did, and that was, how they fell to lasciuiousnes, and forgetting of God:
even as we have seen their Father's did, and that was, how they fell to lasciviousness, and forgetting of God:
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nor iudged so hardly of, though they take vp their delight in sins that please thē;
nor judged so hardly of, though they take up their delight in Sins that please them;
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a sufficient watch-word whereof they had giuen them before by Moses. Now for the laying out of this sinne both in them and our selues,
a sufficient watchword whereof they had given them before by Moses. Now for the laying out of this sin both in them and our selves,
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how fearefull and great it is, let vs onely consider of it thus;
how fearful and great it is, let us only Consider of it thus;
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Seeing this point hath been largely handled already, if the diseased person pained with the stone or strangury,
Seeing this point hath been largely handled already, if the diseased person pained with the stone or strangury,
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or the famished, and hee that is in penury, or the man that is in exile and banishment;
or the famished, and he that is in penury, or the man that is in exile and banishment;
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if these (I say) might be set free from that which oppresseth them, what would they not readily offer,
if these (I say) might be Set free from that which Oppresses them, what would they not readily offer,
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and couenant to doe, in the seruice of God? yea and that much more feruently then other men? Therefore how grieuous is their sin, (let all men iudge) who may in health, in wealth, at ease,
and Covenant to do, in the service of God? yea and that much more fervently then other men? Therefore how grievous is their since, (let all men judge) who may in health, in wealth, At ease,
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and in outward peace doe this, I meane, serue the Lord, which is the thing that he requireth of them,
and in outward peace do this, I mean, serve the Lord, which is the thing that he requires of them,
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and yet they can by no means be brought to it? But this I leaue to be further considered,
and yet they can by no means be brought to it? But this I leave to be further considered,
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as euery one shal see cause.
as every one shall see cause.
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But more particularly, in that it is said, they forsooke the Lord, it may be marueiled at, that they should forsake him, whom they had loued and serued before.
But more particularly, in that it is said, they forsook the Lord, it may be marveled At, that they should forsake him, whom they had loved and served before.
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But by this we may see, what force there is in sinne to besot and make drunken, them who giue ouer themselues thereto;
But by this we may see, what force there is in sin to besot and make drunken, them who give over themselves thereto;
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be it whoredome, the loue of the world, or any other:
be it whoredom, the love of the world, or any other:
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For it is able to bereaue them of sound reason, to turne away their delight from prayer,
For it is able to bereave them of found reason, to turn away their delight from prayer,
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and all good practise, and to forget the ioy that they had in both, sometimes;
and all good practice, and to forget the joy that they had in both, sometime;
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and yet to blindfold them so, that they shall not suspect any danger to be toward them for al this,
and yet to blindfold them so, that they shall not suspect any danger to be towards them for all this,
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while they may merrily serue their humour therein. Sampson and other went farre this way.
while they may merrily serve their humour therein. Sampson and other went Far this Way.
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And let the best of vs feare, lest we be carried away of our lusts to loue and like where wee ought not,
And let the best of us Fear, lest we be carried away of our Lustiest to love and like where we ought not,
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and tempt we not God, but let vs resist the beginnings of euill:
and tempt we not God, but let us resist the beginnings of evil:
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wee know little what may befall vs in time, if wee dare deale loosely and vnfaithfully with the Lord,
we know little what may befall us in time, if we Dare deal loosely and unfaithfully with the Lord,
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and suffer our selues to beled away from our stedfastnes.
and suffer our selves to beled away from our steadfastness.
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This boldnes and carelesnesse, if it thus be suffered to beare sway in vs, may cause this scripture in time to be said of and verified in vs, that we haue forsaken the Lord our strength.
This boldness and carelessness, if it thus be suffered to bear sway in us, may cause this scripture in time to be said of and verified in us, that we have forsaken the Lord our strength.
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And yet because men are cunning to deceiue themselues, hoping that as long as they embrace not another religion, they shall not become such,
And yet Because men Are cunning to deceive themselves, hoping that as long as they embrace not Another Religion, they shall not become such,
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I thought it not therefore amisse, to giue this caueat, that in vaine doe such men worship God,
I Thought it not Therefore amiss, to give this caveat, that in vain do such men worship God,
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though they draw neere to him with their bodies, while they suffer their hearts to goe another way:
though they draw near to him with their bodies, while they suffer their hearts to go Another Way:
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and it is a kinde of forsaking of God, though not in so high a degree as the other,
and it is a kind of forsaking of God, though not in so high a degree as the other,
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and as in time they themselues are like to come vnto, and their labour is lost that they bestow in seruing God,
and as in time they themselves Are like to come unto, and their labour is lost that they bestow in serving God,
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while it is accompanied with such anoiance and vnsauourines, he vtterly abhorreth it.
while it is accompanied with such anoiance and vnsauourines, he utterly abhorreth it.
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This phrase of forsaking God, is taken from wedlocke, when either partie renounceth interest and fellowship in the other, and departeth away:
This phrase of forsaking God, is taken from wedlock, when either party Renounceth Interest and fellowship in the other, and departeth away:
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euen as the phrase of [ selling them away ] vsed in the next verse on Gods part, importeth the like action in the Lord,
even as the phrase of [ selling them away ] used in the next verse on God's part, imports the like actium in the Lord,
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as iustly giuing ouer his part in them.
as justly giving over his part in them.
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As they had resigned their right in him, their husband, (who had married himselfe vnto them) vnto strange Idols:
As they had resigned their right in him, their husband, (who had married himself unto them) unto strange Idols:
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so the Lord put ouer his interest in them, vnto strange Idolaters, alienating himselfe from them,
so the Lord put over his Interest in them, unto strange Idolaters, alienating himself from them,
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as the commoditie which is sold changeth the owner, and becomes the right of another man.
as the commodity which is sold changes the owner, and becomes the right of Another man.
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Now then let not men thinke they may at their pleasure breake their couenant (as the knot of marriage) with God;
Now then let not men think they may At their pleasure break their Covenant (as the knot of marriage) with God;
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thinking they may returne to him as they list, and when they list, (as Sampson to his companion,
thinking they may return to him as they list, and when they list, (as Sampson to his Companion,
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and the Leuite to his concubine) for neither will it be so easie for them to doe it,
and the Levite to his concubine) for neither will it be so easy for them to do it,
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neither shall they finde God so ready in their hastie seekings after him, vpon each occasion to admit them.
neither shall they find God so ready in their hasty seekings After him, upon each occasion to admit them.
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And this is said of the peoples sinne, and by occasion thereof. Now we haue heard of that, being the first point of the foure:
And this is said of the peoples sin, and by occasion thereof. Now we have herd of that, being the First point of the foure:
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in these three next verses is set down Gods displeasure conceiued against them for it.
in these three next Verses is Set down God's displeasure conceived against them for it.
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For when they had thus prouoked him by their sore transgressions, he prouoked them also, by that which did little like them:
For when they had thus provoked him by their soar transgressions, he provoked them also, by that which did little like them:
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for hee stirred vp the Philistims and Ammonites against them, who vexed them sore for many yeeres.
for he stirred up the philistines and Ammonites against them, who vexed them soar for many Years.
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And this they did, not onely in the land of the Ammorites, beyond Iorden to the children of Israel that dwelt there,
And this they did, not only in the land of the Amorites, beyond Jordan to the children of Israel that dwelled there,
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but they waxed more bold, and passed ouer Iorden & made warre with the tribe of Iuda, Beniamin, and Ephraim:
but they waxed more bold, and passed over Jordan & made war with the tribe of Iuda, Benjamin, and Ephraim:
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so as they were not able to resist them.
so as they were not able to resist them.
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for hee is full of compassion, and readie to receiue those that are of an vpright heart.
for he is full of compassion, and ready to receive those that Are of an upright heart.
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And what should wee say to all this? It must needs be granted, that this was an heauy bondage that they were vnder.
And what should we say to all this? It must needs be granted, that this was an heavy bondage that they were under.
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But what remedie? If it had been any lesse, it would not haue moued nor wrought vpon them.
But what remedy? If it had been any less, it would not have moved nor wrought upon them.
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They would not complaine, nor crie to God for a little.
They would not complain, nor cry to God for a little.
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For if they had, they should haue been heard, and kept from so great extremities, that they should not haue vexed them.
For if they had, they should have been herd, and kept from so great extremities, that they should not have vexed them.
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So that, to say no more of this, we may all see here, that when wee come vnder sore afflictions, which in a manner take heart from vs,
So that, to say no more of this, we may all see Here, that when we come under soar afflictions, which in a manner take heart from us,
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and make our liues wearisome, we may thanke our selues for it:
and make our lives wearisome, we may thank our selves for it:
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God vseth not to cast his punishments vpon men all at once, but by peece meale,
God uses not to cast his punishments upon men all At once, but by piece meal,
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and by degrees, and giueth warning of them for the most part, at least by his word alwaies:
and by Degrees, and gives warning of them for the most part, At least by his word always:
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that so (as wise men seeing the plague comming) they may preuent them;
that so (as wise men seeing the plague coming) they may prevent them;
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or else he laieth his hand more lightly vpon them, that they may at the first repaire to him,
or Else he Layeth his hand more lightly upon them, that they may At the First repair to him,
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and intreate him to stay it.
and entreat him to stay it.
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If it be otherwise, that he suddenly, and at once take away the righteous with the wicked, they shall haue no cause to complaine of that,
If it be otherwise, that he suddenly, and At once take away the righteous with the wicked, they shall have no cause to complain of that,
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for they shall rest in peace.
for they shall rest in peace.
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If God remoue not his punishments, yet if they be reconciled to him, and liue obediently, hee will giue them greater grace of faith, hope,
If God remove not his punishments, yet if they be reconciled to him, and live obediently, he will give them greater grace of faith, hope,
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and patience, to beare the burthen more easily, and with farre greater contentment.
and patience, to bear the burden more Easily, and with Far greater contentment.
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All the danger is, if they harden their hearts, and bow not meekely to God vnder their burthens, that is more against them,
All the danger is, if they harden their hearts, and bow not meekly to God under their burdens, that is more against them,
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then all their outward calamitie and bondage.
then all their outward calamity and bondage.
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Wee haue heard how God punished the people for their committing idolatrie, and suffered their enemies to oppresse them sore and a long-time.
we have herd how God punished the people for their committing idolatry, and suffered their enemies to oppress them soar and a long-time.
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But this was not al which is here expressed, though that was very grieuous, as all may well see.
But this was not all which is Here expressed, though that was very grievous, as all may well see.
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But with this, it is to be noted, how they also by their sin, turned the Sun-shine of Gods fauour into most darke and vncomfortable displeasure.
But with this, it is to be noted, how they also by their since, turned the Sunshine of God's favour into most dark and uncomfortable displeasure.
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This men purchase to themselues by their wilfulnesse and rebellion, when they might otherwise go out and in before him, to their good liking,
This men purchase to themselves by their wilfulness and rebellion, when they might otherwise go out and in before him, to their good liking,
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and dwell most safely vnder the wing of his protection all the day long.
and dwell most safely under the wing of his protection all the day long.
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What madnesse is it to cast themselues into deadly feares and vnquietnesse and anguish of soule for the Lords displeasure,
What madness is it to cast themselves into deadly fears and unquietness and anguish of soul for the lords displeasure,
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as sharpe arrowes sticking fast in them, with reproch, discountenance of Gods seruants, and many other crossings and discontentments? But of Gods anger and wrath, reade more in Chap. 2. 14. Here I end.
as sharp arrows sticking fast in them, with reproach, discountenance of God's Servants, and many other crossings and discontentments? But of God's anger and wrath, read more in Chap. 2. 14. Here I end.
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THE SIXTIETH TWO SERMON ON THE TENTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. WE heard in the former verses how God afflicted this people for their sinne:
THE SIXTIETH TWO SERMON ON THE TENTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. WE herd in the former Verses how God afflicted this people for their sin:
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in this verse, the holy story setteth down how this oppression by the enemies reached to the people beyond Iorden,
in this verse, the holy story sets down how this oppression by the enemies reached to the people beyond Jordan,
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as well as them that were on this side onely.
as well as them that were on this side only.
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Wherein that thereat was verified (whereof before hath been spoken) that they and their idols, should be as snares vnto them, euen to their destruction.
Wherein that thereat was verified (whereof before hath been spoken) that they and their Idols, should be as snares unto them, even to their destruction.
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But besides this we see, that this miserie did spred further in time, then to those that were on this side Iorden,
But beside this we see, that this misery did spread further in time, then to those that were on this side Jordan,
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for it reached euen to the Israelites also, which dwelt beyond Iorden.
for it reached even to the Israelites also, which dwelled beyond Jordan.
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So that although the enemies began with them first, who dwelt in the land of the Amorites,
So that although the enemies began with them First, who dwelled in the land of the amorites,
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yet seeing the people on both sides of Iorden had communicated with the nations in their sinne, they were therfore both plagued alike by the enemies.
yet seeing the people on both sides of Jordan had communicated with the Nations in their sin, they were Therefore both plagued alike by the enemies.
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And so it fareth with vs:
And so it fareth with us:
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for if many ioyne together in prouoking God, they shall smart together, by bearing his corrections.
for if many join together in provoking God, they shall smart together, by bearing his corrections.
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And though the Lord begin, as I said before of Shechem and Abimelech, with some at the first apart,
And though the Lord begin, as I said before of Shechem and Abimelech, with Some At the First apart,
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yet he will, as the fire burneth one house after another, he wil, I say, deuour the rest with the former at length,
yet he will, as the fire burns one house After Another, he will, I say, deuour the rest with the former At length,
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as by the plague we haue heard he hath done.
as by the plague we have herd he hath done.
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Now in that it is said in this verse, that they cried to the Lord, saying:
Now in that it is said in this verse, that they cried to the Lord, saying:
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we haue sinned, I haue spoken of this before, as also of this, that they were long in miserie ere they complained,
we have sinned, I have spoken of this before, as also of this, that they were long in misery ere they complained,
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therfore I wil not repeate those two points, onely this here is to be noted, that they did not crie vnfainedly at the first,
Therefore I will not repeat those two points, only this Here is to be noted, that they did not cry unfeignedly At the First,
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but for the smart they felt, but hauing the repulse of God, and they seeing that they preuailed not thereby, they did after, set themselues to seeke the Lord,
but for the smart they felt, but having the repulse of God, and they seeing that they prevailed not thereby, they did After, Set themselves to seek the Lord,
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and to repent in the truth of their hearts, as is shewed afterwards:
and to Repent in the truth of their hearts, as is showed afterwards:
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and that they did not at their first seeking to him, come in true repentance, it appeareth by the Lords reiecting of their cries,
and that they did not At their First seeking to him, come in true Repentance, it appears by the lords rejecting of their cries,
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and his bidding them goe to their gods, whom they had serued, for helpe; which hee would not haue done, if they had turned to him in truth:
and his bidding them go to their God's, whom they had served, for help; which he would not have done, if they had turned to him in truth:
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And by this wee may see, that many men, when they are in extremities, confesse their sinnes to God, And by this we may see, that many men, when they Are in extremities, confess their Sins to God,
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as Saul, when hee feared the losse of his kingdome, and crie to him, when yet it is otherwise hardly wrung from them, neither doe it they sincerely;
as Saul, when he feared the loss of his Kingdom, and cry to him, when yet it is otherwise hardly wrung from them, neither do it they sincerely;
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and yet I will not say, that they here, or that all other such, of whom I speake, doe it in hypocrisie:
and yet I will not say, that they Here, or that all other such, of whom I speak, do it in hypocrisy:
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but this I say, that in their need and hast they crie, onely they consider not that God looketh for truth at their hands,
but this I say, that in their need and haste they cry, only they Consider not that God looks for truth At their hands,
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neither resolue afterwards to looke aboue all things to keepe their couenant with God, neither therefore indeed doe so:
neither resolve afterwards to look above all things to keep their Covenant with God, neither Therefore indeed do so:
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but like Ahab, bow for the time as a bulrush, and afterward forgetting, through carelesnes and negligence, what they said or promised;
but like Ahab, bow for the time as a bulrush, and afterwards forgetting, through carelessness and negligence, what they said or promised;
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whereas they who in truth and vnfainedly repent, and turne to God, looke duly and constantly to their promise that they made to him,
whereas they who in truth and unfeignedly Repent, and turn to God, look duly and constantly to their promise that they made to him,
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as Dauid did, who said, I haue sworne, and will performe it, to keepe thy righteous iudgements.
as David did, who said, I have sworn, and will perform it, to keep thy righteous Judgments.
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And there had need to be no lesse in them, that couenant with God, a man would thinke,
And there had need to be no less in them, that Covenant with God, a man would think,
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vnlesse they will boldly and grossely shew, that they despise him, and helpe to fill the Church with reuolters,
unless they will boldly and grossly show, that they despise him, and help to fill the Church with revolters,
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as they were, that we reade of in the Psalme.
as they were, that we read of in the Psalm.
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The vse of which I repeate not, but referre the Reader to the places before mentioned.
The use of which I repeat not, but refer the Reader to the places before mentioned.
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Verse 11. And the Lord said vnto the children of Israel, Did not I deliuer you from the Egyptians,
Verse 11. And the Lord said unto the children of Israel, Did not I deliver you from the egyptians,
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and from the Amorites, and from the children of Ammon, and from the Philistims. and from the amorites, and from the children of Ammon, and from the philistines.
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12. The Zidonians also, and the Amalekites, and the Maonites did oppresse you, and ye cried vnto me,
12. The Zidonians also, and the Amalekites, and the Maonites did oppress you, and you cried unto me,
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and I saued you out of their hands. 13. Yet ye haue for saken me, and serued other gods:
and I saved you out of their hands. 13. Yet you have for saken me, and served other God's:
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wherefore I will deliuer you no more. Wherefore I will deliver you no more.
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14. Goe and crie vnto the gods which yee haue chosen, let them saue you in your tribulation.
14. Go and cry unto the God's which ye have chosen, let them save you in your tribulation.
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IN these verses it followeth what God said to them in these their cryings to him:
IN these Verses it follows what God said to them in these their cryings to him:
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When the people had called vpon God, and began, as it seemed, to repent, God answered them indeed,
When the people had called upon God, and began, as it seemed, to Repent, God answered them indeed,
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but sharpely and roughly, as appeareth in the text, whether by the high Priest, or by some Prophet.
but sharply and roughly, as appears in the text, whither by the high Priest, or by Some Prophet.
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But why he so hardly reproued them, the reason was, to awake them further, and to bring them to sound and constant repentance, to the which they were not yet come vnto.
But why he so hardly reproved them, the reason was, to awake them further, and to bring them to found and constant Repentance, to the which they were not yet come unto.
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As if he should haue said to them, Yee seeke to be deliuered, but ye doe it, to the end that ye being set at libertie, may returne to your old byas againe,
As if he should have said to them, Ye seek to be Delivered, but you do it, to the end that you being Set At liberty, may return to your old bias again,
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and follow your lusts, and serue strange gods.
and follow your Lustiest, and serve strange God's.
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But who could haue thought, that you would hereafter, saith the Lord to them, haue reuolted from me? Did you not call vpon me at other times,
But who could have Thought, that you would hereafter, Says the Lord to them, have revolted from me? Did you not call upon me At other times,
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and were heard? Is this the first, and when I deliuered you, yet he haue forsaken me,
and were herd? Is this the First, and when I Delivered you, yet he have forsaken me,
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as is to bee seene this day, for the marke ye stil beare of it, and haue cast me behind your backs.
as is to be seen this day, for the mark you still bear of it, and have cast me behind your backs.
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I deliuered you from the Egyptians, Ammorites, Ammonites, and other, and in stead of the thanks, ye by and by forsooke me,
I Delivered you from the egyptians, Amorites, Ammonites, and other, and in stead of the thanks, you by and by forsook me,
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and fell to serue strange gods. O horrible!
and fell to serve strange God's. O horrible!
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Thus therfore the Lord (as we haue heard) now casteth them in the teeth with their doings.
Thus Therefore the Lord (as we have herd) now Cast them in the teeth with their doings.
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And namely with their Idols, as if he should haue said, yee see now what your gods (as you call them) are able to doe for you.
And namely with their Idols, as if he should have said, ye see now what your God's (as you call them) Are able to do for you.
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For if they could haue helped you, I see, that you would neuer haue sought to me:
For if they could have helped you, I see, that you would never have sought to me:
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I will not therefore deliuer you, and if you seeke to them, ye see they cannot. Briefly to end this;
I will not Therefore deliver you, and if you seek to them, you see they cannot. Briefly to end this;
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their state being thus laid open by the Lord before them, I note (or rather repeate) out of the whole answere which the Lord makes them heere:
their state being thus laid open by the Lord before them, I note (or rather repeat) out of the Whole answer which the Lord makes them Here:
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that it is not so easie a matter for men to deceiue him, who knoweth their hearts,
that it is not so easy a matter for men to deceive him, who Knoweth their hearts,
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and the guile, falsehood and flattery, that is in them, as to beguile men, who in charitie do (as they ought) iudge the best of them by that which they heare and see.
and the guile, falsehood and flattery, that is in them, as to beguile men, who in charity doe (as they ought) judge the best of them by that which they hear and see.
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To heare some men in their good pangs, either when some great blessing befalles them,
To hear Some men in their good pangs, either when Some great blessing befalls them,
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or when they are held vnder by some great affliction, (as by the feare of death) and kept vpon the racke,
or when they Are held under by Some great affliction, (as by the Fear of death) and kept upon the rack,
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or when they haue heard some powerfull Sermon which hath searched them to the quicke,
or when they have herd Some powerful Sermon which hath searched them to the quick,
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or when they behold the great workes of Gods power, as thunder, lightning, winds and tempest by sea or land,
or when they behold the great works of God's power, as thunder, lightning, winds and tempest by sea or land,
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or when they see Gods hand vpon other men, or to be heauy vpon themselues any other way:
or when they see God's hand upon other men, or to be heavy upon themselves any other Way:
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vpon such occasions (I say) to heare the speeches, and see the behauiours of some men, what words of thanksgiuing, of trembling, of admiration,
upon such occasions (I say) to hear the Speeches, and see the behaviours of Some men, what words of thanksgiving, of trembling, of admiration,
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nay, what confessions and prayers breake from them, with earnest couenants and vowes of repentance;
nay, what confessions and Prayers break from them, with earnest Covenants and vows of Repentance;
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I say to heare these things at such times, would make a simplehearted Christian crie out as amazed,
I say to hear these things At such times, would make a simplehearted Christian cry out as amazed,
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and not feare, boldly to affirme, God be glorified;
and not Fear, boldly to affirm, God be glorified;
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doubtlesse these persons are throughly changed, and truly penitent, and God is in them of a truth,
doubtless these Persons Are thoroughly changed, and truly penitent, and God is in them of a truth,
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surely Saul is become a Prophet of God:
surely Saul is become a Prophet of God:
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and thus in their simplicitie doe many iudge of such, by occasion of that which they see in them:
and thus in their simplicity do many judge of such, by occasion of that which they see in them:
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and who, except they bee well experienced, should not say the like in that case, and cursed are they that deceiue such:
and who, except they be well experienced, should not say the like in that case, and cursed Are they that deceive such:
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yet thus they speake of them, till they are afterward as much astonished to see the contrary in them.
yet thus they speak of them, till they Are afterwards as much astonished to see the contrary in them.
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Thus wee see, they deceiue men, whereas the Lord, as wee may see in this example, will not,
Thus we see, they deceive men, whereas the Lord, as we may see in this Exampl, will not,
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nor cannot bee so easily deluded by them, neither wil so soone be satisfied with these their speeches:
nor cannot be so Easily deluded by them, neither will so soon be satisfied with these their Speeches:
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but still waiteth for the truth and vprightnesse of such as vtter them, and giues no credulous eare vnto them,
but still waits for the truth and uprightness of such as utter them, and gives no credulous ear unto them,
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but doth more then suspect them, for he calles them to further proofe of their soundnes and affection towards him,
but does more then suspect them, for he calls them to further proof of their soundness and affection towards him,
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and expostulateth with them, for that he finds it not so with them.
and expostulateth with them, for that he finds it not so with them.
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Saul (as I said, fearing his kingdome) confessed the sin which was laid to his charge, 1. Sam. 15. But the Lord professed (for all that) he had reiected him, chap. 16. So the people in Deuteronomy being in feare, Saul (as I said, fearing his Kingdom) confessed the since which was laid to his charge, 1. Sam. 15. But the Lord professed (for all that) he had rejected him, chap. 16. So the people in Deuteronomy being in Fear,
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and strongly possessed thereof, in all hast, protested they would obey the Lord in all things which Moses should tell them from the mouth of God:
and strongly possessed thereof, in all haste, protested they would obey the Lord in all things which Moses should tell them from the Mouth of God:
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But the Lord smelt them and found them out presently: for thus he saith to Moses, This people saith wel, all that they haue said:
But the Lord smelled them and found them out presently: for thus he Says to Moses, This people Says well, all that they have said:
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but I will not take their word, and why? Oh there is no such heart in them, saith he,
but I will not take their word, and why? O there is no such heart in them, Says he,
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as their tongue would seeme to import.
as their tongue would seem to import.
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For euen as a leaud houswife, who is runne away from her husband, or any ill debter, who is fled for debt,
For even as a lewd housewife, who is run away from her husband, or any ill debtor, who is fled for debt,
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if they be taken and terrified with the law, they will not sticke to say and sweare to any conditions which are offered them,
if they be taken and terrified with the law, they will not stick to say and swear to any conditions which Are offered them,
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so that the present danger and shame may be remitted: whereas yet they are as treacherous and loose afterward, as euer before;
so that the present danger and shame may be remitted: whereas yet they Are as treacherous and lose afterwards, as ever before;
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At this time, in the case you are in, I will not deliuer you, I will not helpe you,
At this time, in the case you Are in, I will not deliver you, I will not help you,
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as fast as you complaine, but when I shall see it meete, that is, when I shall see your repentance sound,
as fast as you complain, but when I shall see it meet, that is, when I shall see your Repentance found,
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as the issue prooues (in theeues and other malefactors) euen so, when vile persons are vnder Gods punishments; (from whom they see, there is no breaking away by strong hand) what will they not say, in accusing and condemning themselues? Nay, who can shame them as they will themselues for their sinnes? or who can so denounce and pleade against them as themselues? What will they not promise, vpon condition of release from the present woe they are in? And yet when these men come to the triall, they flie touch,
as the issue Proves (in thieves and other malefactors) even so, when vile Persons Are under God's punishments; (from whom they see, there is no breaking away by strong hand) what will they not say, in accusing and condemning themselves? Nay, who can shame them as they will themselves for their Sins? or who can so denounce and plead against them as themselves? What will they not promise, upon condition of release from the present woe they Are in? And yet when these men come to the trial, they fly touch,
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and recoile againe, as if there were no witnesse to conuince them, and as if all they said, had been spoken in a trance.
and recoil again, as if there were no witness to convince them, and as if all they said, had been spoken in a trance.
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Oh therefore, those forced exclamations and complaints, which either for horror and feare a grieued soule maketh,
O Therefore, those forced exclamations and complaints, which either for horror and Fear a grieved soul makes,
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or which a body pinched, and in distresse, compell a man vnto:
or which a body pinched, and in distress, compel a man unto:
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how may they be taken for approoued testimonies of repentance, either by themselues, or by other? Yea such as know they haue often abused the Lord thus, (as if they had him at command to order him as they list, vpon each flattering promise,
how may they be taken for approved testimonies of Repentance, either by themselves, or by other? Yea such as know they have often abused the Lord thus, (as if they had him At command to order him as they list, upon each flattering promise,
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whereas it is his wonderfull mercy that hee will forbare them, and offer them meanes of searching themselues better:
whereas it is his wonderful mercy that he will forbore them, and offer them means of searching themselves better:
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let them repent therefore of this playing wily beguily with God:
let them Repent Therefore of this playing wily beguily with God:
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Oh how should this terrifie them, and scare them, that the Lord still counts them but hollow persons, rotten at the heart,
O how should this terrify them, and scare them, that the Lord still counts them but hollow Persons, rotten At the heart,
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and false in their couenant, and therefore that hee will at one time or other, reckon with them for all their villany and hypocrisie, which they durst couer vnder the vizard speeches of humblenes and truth.
and false in their Covenant, and Therefore that he will At one time or other, reckon with them for all their villainy and hypocrisy, which they durst cover under the vizard Speeches of humbleness and truth.
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As for vs, who haue learned and practised better, let vs beware that, as Paul bids Timothy, not to lay hands suddenly vpon any;
As for us, who have learned and practised better, let us beware that, as Paul bids Timothy, not to lay hands suddenly upon any;
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so that we doe not lightly iudge well or commend the estate of any man vpon so slender euidence, let his constancie speake for him:
so that we do not lightly judge well or commend the estate of any man upon so slender evidence, let his constancy speak for him:
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time (the mother of truth) shall prooue him:
time (the mother of truth) shall prove him:
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in the meane season, lift not thou such an one vp to the third heauen in one moode,
in the mean season, lift not thou such an one up to the third heaven in one mood,
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when in another thou shalt bee vrged to condemne to the nethermost hell:
when in Another thou shalt be urged to condemn to the nethermost hell:
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but be sober, and leaue him to God, to whom (as to his master, who knowes him) he standeth or falleth.
but be Sobrium, and leave him to God, to whom (as to his master, who knows him) he Stands or falls.
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More particularly in these two verses, he telles them what deliuerances he had wrought for them, bringing his benefits to their remembrance, to prick their consciences.
More particularly in these two Verses, he tells them what Deliverances he had wrought for them, bringing his benefits to their remembrance, to prick their Consciences.
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then I will giue you another answer.
then I will give you Another answer.
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when yet wee could finde in our hearts to pursue others vnto death.
when yet we could find in our hearts to pursue Others unto death.
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And therefore to speake the truth, what incouragement could they haue in comming to God in their need for helpe, whom they had dealt so treacherously with before? especially, they hauing no testimonie, that they came in remorse and shame for their former reuolts,
And Therefore to speak the truth, what encouragement could they have in coming to God in their need for help, whom they had dealt so treacherously with before? especially, they having no testimony, that they Come in remorse and shame for their former revolts,
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and with firme and resolute perswasion, both that God would pardon them, and that themselues would no more fal from him.
and with firm and resolute persuasion, both that God would pardon them, and that themselves would no more fall from him.
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So, how can any of vs in our need, doe as they did, but we must looke for the like answer from him? And so we haue,
So, how can any of us in our need, do as they did, but we must look for the like answer from him? And so we have,
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though not by voice from heauen, yet by the fearefull accusation of our consciences, and by his word in canonicall Scripture.
though not by voice from heaven, yet by the fearful accusation of our Consciences, and by his word in canonical Scripture.
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And as for men that haue bin so dealt with by any neighbours, yea though it be but once,
And as for men that have been so dealt with by any neighbours, yea though it be but once,
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if they haue been beneficiall to them, they wil soone shew them their minds, that is,
if they have been beneficial to them, they will soon show them their minds, that is,
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how greatly they detest such vnthankfulnesse and falsehood.
how greatly they detest such unthankfulness and falsehood.
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But how we should be moued by the hearing of Gods benefits brought to our remembrance,
But how we should be moved by the hearing of God's benefits brought to our remembrance,
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and of such like matter I haue spoken largely in the second Chapter, vers. 1. 2. 3. This speech of the Lord, namely, [ I will deliuer you no more ] because afterwards he did deliuer them, giuing occasion of some doubt and difficulty, is to be considered of vs accordingly, I meane with more regard. His meaning is this:
and of such like matter I have spoken largely in the second Chapter, vers. 1. 2. 3. This speech of the Lord, namely, [ I will deliver you no more ] Because afterwards he did deliver them, giving occasion of Some doubt and difficulty, is to be considered of us accordingly, I mean with more regard. His meaning is this:
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Yee (O people vnworthy to be beloued) haue abused my facilitie and gentlenesse,
Ye (Oh people unworthy to be Beloved) have abused my facility and gentleness,
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and you seeing me easily entreated heretofore to helpe you, plied mee with your cries and complaints, till yee had gotten that yee would haue,
and you seeing me Easily entreated heretofore to help you, plied me with your cries and complaints, till ye had got that ye would have,
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euen deliuerance from your enemies, naming many sorts vnto them.
even deliverance from your enemies, naming many sorts unto them.
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But when yee got once elbow roome, saith the Lord, (whereas I looked to haue been the God of your worship and seruice, aswell as of your saluation) ye turned your backs vpon me, and rebelled against me:
But when ye god once elbow room, Says the Lord, (whereas I looked to have been the God of your worship and service, aswell as of your salvation) you turned your backs upon me, and rebelled against me:
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If this bee the fruit of my loue and tendernesse, that I must haue the worke to deliuer you,
If this be the fruit of my love and tenderness, that I must have the work to deliver you,
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but euery stocke and stone, euery Idoll of Ammon, Moab, &c. go away with the thanks and reuerence,
but every stock and stone, every Idol of Ammon, Moab, etc. go away with the thanks and Reverence,
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and get all the obedience and worship from me, I will helpe you no more, except I see better fruit come of it:
and get all the Obedience and worship from me, I will help you no more, except I see better fruit come of it:
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and otherwise I haue done with you, goe seeke to them whom yee serue for succour and reliefe.
and otherwise I have done with you, go seek to them whom ye serve for succour and relief.
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So then we see this refusall is conditionall:
So then we see this refusal is conditional:
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and is applied to them for their former idolatry, and their present vnsound dealing, and reacheth onely to the present time, though they cried vnto him: as if he had said:
and is applied to them for their former idolatry, and their present unsound dealing, and reaches only to the present time, though they cried unto him: as if he had said:
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So that it is manifest I say, that he speaketh but conditionally, and thus we must vnderstand it;
So that it is manifest I say, that he speaks but conditionally, and thus we must understand it;
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for otherwise (they not hauing committed the vnpardonable sin) this speech should haue been contrarily •• other Scripture.
for otherwise (they not having committed the unpardonable since) this speech should have been contrarily •• other Scripture.
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Where the thing which is to be noted is this:
Where the thing which is to be noted is this:
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that God after the manner of men, sheweth his fearefull speeches, as hee did heere, that he is offended with vs, (and for the same cause doth oft afflict vs) to the end he may make vs search out, see,
that God After the manner of men, shows his fearful Speeches, as he did Here, that he is offended with us, (and for the same cause does oft afflict us) to the end he may make us search out, see,
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and feele some special sinnes, they are fore and grieuous in his sight, and yet of vs nothing or little regarded.
and feel Some special Sins, they Are before and grievous in his sighed, and yet of us nothing or little regarded.
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By this meanes therefore, he bringeth vs to such a sense of them, that we are not able to looke vp,
By this means Therefore, he brings us to such a sense of them, that we Are not able to look up,
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but our hart (to the iudgement of flesh) doth faint within vs, as may bee seene in these heere.
but our heart (to the judgement of Flesh) does faint within us, as may be seen in these Here.
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This Dauid felt, when he said, Innumerable troubles haue compassed me, my sinnes haue taken such hold of me, that I am not able to looke vp:
This David felt, when he said, Innumerable Troubles have compassed me, my Sins have taken such hold of me, that I am not able to look up:
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they are more in number then the haires of mine head, therefore mine heart faileth me.
they Are more in number then the hairs of mine head, Therefore mine heart Faileth me.
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So in another Psalme, we may see the like.
So in Another Psalm, we may see the like.
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This doe mens sinnes bring them to, when God citeth them, and seeth it expedient to awake them,
This do men's Sins bring them to, when God citeth them, and sees it expedient to awake them,
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though he doe not this often, especially to the reprobate, and yet with slender, or rather no vse nor benefit to them, when he doth it;
though he do not this often, especially to the Reprobate, and yet with slender, or rather no use nor benefit to them, when he does it;
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they haue so many shifts to wash it away, and so harden their hearts, that they cannot profit thereby,
they have so many shifts to wash it away, and so harden their hearts, that they cannot profit thereby,
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but with great vse and comfort to his owne children, in the end especially, how terrible and feareful soeuer the beginnings and proceedings also sometime are,
but with great use and Comfort to his own children, in the end especially, how terrible and fearful soever the beginnings and proceedings also sometime Are,
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or seeme to be vnto them.
or seem to be unto them.
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And so he terrifies many at their first conuersion with the feeling of his wrath and heauy displeasure iustly kindled against them,
And so he terrifies many At their First conversion with the feeling of his wrath and heavy displeasure justly kindled against them,
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for the odiousnesse and detestation of their liues past, so that they fall into a kind of despaire,
for the odiousness and detestation of their lives past, so that they fallen into a kind of despair,
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as the people in the Acts did at Peters sermon, saying:
as the people in the Acts did At Peter's sermon, saying:
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Men and brethren what shall we doe? And yet a little before, they made light of their sinnes, which then so pricked their consciences,
Men and brothers what shall we do? And yet a little before, they made Light of their Sins, which then so pricked their Consciences,
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and had no sense of them.
and had no sense of them.
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By all this that hath been said of this matter, we may gather, what manner of thing sinne is,
By all this that hath been said of this matter, we may gather, what manner of thing sin is,
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if it appeare in the proper colours of it, and as it is indeed; to wit, the most fearefull of all things.
if it appear in the proper colours of it, and as it is indeed; to wit, the most fearful of all things.
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But the truth that I haue vttered, is verified of other sins also, which yet seeme lesse odious:
But the truth that I have uttered, is verified of other Sins also, which yet seem less odious:
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as of anger, impatience, worldlinesse, distrust, tetchinesse, pride of heart, sloth and idlenesse, the leaudnes of the eie, self-loue, deceiuing, reuenge,
as of anger, impatience, worldliness, distrust, tetchinesse, pride of heart, sloth and idleness, the leaudnes of the eye, Self-love, deceiving, revenge,
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and the rest whatsoeuer they be, if they come clearely to the conscience to be felt and duly considered.
and the rest whatsoever they be, if they come clearly to the conscience to be felt and duly considered.
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And because we make them such common matters, and are so little grieued for them, the Lord is therefore driuen to awake vs,
And Because we make them such Common matters, and Are so little grieved for them, the Lord is Therefore driven to awake us,
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as heere hee did this people, to make vs astonished, and stung at the heart for those sinnes which wee thought were small,
as Here he did this people, to make us astonished, and stung At the heart for those Sins which we Thought were small,
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or none at all, while wee lay nuzled and drowned in them.
or none At all, while we lay nuzzled and drowned in them.
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For if God open our eyes once, to see them as they are to be seene,
For if God open our eyes once, to see them as they Are to be seen,
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and as they may be felt, with the shame, foulenesse, basenesse, sottishnesse in the committing of them,
and as they may be felt, with the shame, foulness, baseness, sottishness in the committing of them,
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and the danger that they bring;
and the danger that they bring;
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wee iudge euen so of them, as well as of the rest.. For what horror doth adultery breed,
we judge even so of them, as well as of the rest.. For what horror does adultery breed,
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when it is thought of after the committing? it is as an arrow shot through the liuer? But of that, ve will say, there is no doubt:
when it is Thought of After the committing? it is as an arrow shot through the liver? But of that, we will say, there is no doubt:
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so what is anger, when it is past, to him that offended by it but shame,
so what is anger, when it is past, to him that offended by it but shame,
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and so I may say of all other. A view hereof, may bee taken in Saul, when God pursued him for his sinne,
and so I may say of all other. A view hereof, may be taken in Saul, when God pursued him for his sin,
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and made him crie out, saying:
and made him cry out, saying:
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What shall I doe? for God hath forsaken me, and speaketh no more to me.
What shall I do? for God hath forsaken me, and speaks no more to me.
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And what torment (thinke wee) felt Iudas, when of himselfe he said, I haue sinned in betraying the innocent blood? And when his sinne so wounded his conscience, that the halter made an end of his life? And Adams transgression also, which was diuers from both the other, what wrought it vpon him? was he not so terrified for it, that he fled from Gods presence as farre as he could, to hide himselfe in the thicket among the trees? And if I should reckon vp an hundred more, who all sinned in a diuers manner, one from the other;
And what torment (think we) felt Iudas, when of himself he said, I have sinned in betraying the innocent blood? And when his sin so wounded his conscience, that the halter made an end of his life? And Adams Transgression also, which was diverse from both the other, what wrought it upon him? was he not so terrified for it, that he fled from God's presence as Far as he could, to hide himself in the thicket among the trees? And if I should reckon up an hundred more, who all sinned in a diverse manner, one from the other;
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which of them hath not abhorred his owne, as if no other had been so vile,
which of them hath not abhorred his own, as if not other had been so vile,
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when God makes him see it.
when God makes him see it.
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Therefore the Martyrs, rather then they would commit sinne against their conscience, and feele the terrour of it, chose to lose their liues rather,
Therefore the Martyrs, rather then they would commit sin against their conscience, and feel the terror of it, chosen to loose their lives rather,
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as wee may reade plentifully in the booke of Monuments.
as we may read plentifully in the book of Monuments.
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& are great in their owne eies, while their iniquitie is found worthy to be hated.
& Are great in their own eyes, while their iniquity is found worthy to be hated.
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True it is, men doe not alwaies see, nor feele this, neither can they be brought to be moued and astonished for their sinne,
True it is, men do not always see, nor feel this, neither can they be brought to be moved and astonished for their sin,
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except they be by the Lords strong hand thus forced and vrged.
except they be by the lords strong hand thus forced and urged.
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But by this (to end the matter in hand, we may iudge what shall be the horror of the Iudgement day it selfe,
But by this (to end the matter in hand, we may judge what shall be the horror of the Judgement day it self,
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when all such things shall fully be made manifest.
when all such things shall Fully be made manifest.
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And for vse of all this, let vs learne, seriously to haue all sinne in horror and detestation,
And for use of all this, let us Learn, seriously to have all sin in horror and detestation,
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yea euen then, when it puts on an harlots face, and hath most force to deceiue vs;
yea even then, when it puts on an harlots face, and hath most force to deceive us;
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lest that which we heare, strike and wound vs at the heart, when wee looke for no such thing,
lest that which we hear, strike and wound us At the heart, when we look for no such thing,
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but shall find it most deadly vnwelcome vnto vs.
but shall find it most deadly unwelcome unto us
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Another thing herein to be marked, is, that although they had dealt deceitfully with the Lord, both in their former abuses of their deliuerances,
another thing herein to be marked, is, that although they had dealt deceitfully with the Lord, both in their former Abuses of their Deliverances,
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and now also in their complaint which they make for new helpe:
and now also in their complaint which they make for new help:
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yet the Lord leaues them not in this case, which had been enough to haue hardned them, and made them quite desperate.
yet the Lord leaves them not in this case, which had been enough to have hardened them, and made them quite desperate.
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But euen by these words of defiance, whereby hee seemeth wholly to abandon them from protection,
But even by these words of defiance, whereby he seems wholly to abandon them from protection,
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yet secretly he drawes them to a deeper searching into themselues, and to a far more serious meditation on their estate, that so hee might grant them their desire,
yet secretly he draws them to a Deeper searching into themselves, and to a Far more serious meditation on their estate, that so he might grant them their desire,
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and receiue them to fauour againe.
and receive them to favour again.
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Oh vnspeakable and admirable kindnesse of the Lord, thus to draw water out of the rocke,
O unspeakable and admirable kindness of the Lord, thus to draw water out of the rock,
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and to fetch light (as it were) out of darknesse. If God be so gracious to his children when he seemeth to frowne;
and to fetch Light (as it were) out of darkness. If God be so gracious to his children when he seems to frown;
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then how sweete and pleasant is his amiable countenance? and how delightfull are his promises and his incouragements? If he cannot forget himselfe so farre to his children (though degenerate) as to put off the habit of affection towards them,
then how sweet and pleasant is his amiable countenance? and how delightful Are his promises and his encouragements? If he cannot forget himself so Far to his children (though degenerate) as to put off the habit of affection towards them,
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euen when he would play the Iudge:
even when he would play the Judge:
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then how pleasant is his louing kindnesse? Therefore, although it is not easie for him that is fallen,
then how pleasant is his loving kindness? Therefore, although it is not easy for him that is fallen,
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and departed from God, to see this intent of God toward him, in the time of his threats and terrors,
and departed from God, to see this intent of God towards him, in the time of his Treats and terrors,
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yet they knowing it to bee so, they must grow to beleeue it, in the time of their neede,
yet they knowing it to be so, they must grow to believe it, in the time of their need,
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for it magnifieth Gods deepe rooted and tender loue to his children, when they haue offended,
for it magnifieth God's deep rooted and tender love to his children, when they have offended,
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No, no, this dealing of God, I see is, as it was to his people of Israel, and the Niniuites:
No, no, this dealing of God, I see is, as it was to his people of Israel, and the Niniuites:
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and it makes matter of vnfained thankes and praise, when the worst end of his anger and displeasure shall appeare to haue been this, that remorse and repentance might be wrought in those who had offended him, that so they may be receiued of him againe.
and it makes matter of unfeigned thanks and praise, when the worst end of his anger and displeasure shall appear to have been this, that remorse and Repentance might be wrought in those who had offended him, that so they may be received of him again.
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The vngodly see not, neither finde any such fruite of Gods renouncing their complaints and confessions,
The ungodly see not, neither find any such fruit of God's renouncing their complaints and confessions,
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or his terrors of word and workes against them for their sinne: his voyce is as the voyce which sounds in a deafe mans eare:
or his terrors of word and works against them for their sin: his voice is as the voice which sounds in a deaf men ear:
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or if they heare it, they either rebell the more, or else runne away from him through feare? But did this present terror so worke in these? No, the Lord meant better to them,
or if they hear it, they either rebel the more, or Else run away from him through Fear? But did this present terror so work in these? No, the Lord meant better to them,
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though he spake roughly, (because indeed faire speech was no fit medicine for their disease) and they were drawne to him by the secret condition, more then driuen from him by the open threat.
though he spoke roughly, (Because indeed fair speech was no fit medicine for their disease) and they were drawn to him by the secret condition, more then driven from him by the open threat.
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So strangely doth the same speech and word of God instruct or teach wisedome, yea put hope into the beleeuer:
So strangely does the same speech and word of God instruct or teach Wisdom, yea put hope into the believer:
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and vtterly disanimate and turne off the wicked, or at least no whit profit them. For as God intendeth a thing, so shall it worke:
and utterly disanimate and turn off the wicked, or At least not whit profit them. For as God intends a thing, so shall it work:
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all shall worke for the best to them to loue God: Sweetnes shall come out of bitternes to them:
all shall work for the best to them to love God: Sweetness shall come out of bitterness to them:
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whereas the other hauing no such promise, finde no such effect. Christ (saith the text) looked vpon Iudas comming to betray him:
whereas the other having no such promise, find no such Effect. christ (Says the text) looked upon Iudas coming to betray him:
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and so did he (as Matth. chap. 26. reports) looke vpon Peter, hauing denied him: and so did he (as Matthew chap. 26. reports) look upon Peter, having denied him:
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These lookes were frowning lookes both of them: but the worke of them was diuers: Peter by that looke was touched with compunction, and went out a repentant person:
These looks were frowning looks both of them: but the work of them was diverse: Peter by that look was touched with compunction, and went out a repentant person:
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the other an harned and wretched person, not mollified by the same aspect, because there was no bountie in it.
the other an harned and wretched person, not mollified by the same aspect, Because there was no bounty in it.
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Lastly by this point, let Gods children learne a double dutie, as well as take occasion of thanksgiuing:
Lastly by this point, let God's children Learn a double duty, as well as take occasion of thanksgiving:
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I say such of them as haue declined and gone out of compasse, let them wisely obserue what Gods meaning is toward them in his word or workes of affliction.
I say such of them as have declined and gone out of compass, let them wisely observe what God's meaning is towards them in his word or works of affliction.
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Let them first take heed, lest they giue eare to his subtiltie who would prompt them with this suggestion, Thou art alreadie gone from God:
Let them First take heed, lest they give ear to his subtlety who would prompt them with this suggestion, Thou art already gone from God:
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and behold now he seekes to be rid of thee altogether, and to feare thee quite from him.
and behold now he seeks to be rid of thee altogether, and to Fear thee quite from him.
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Auoid Satan (let them say) this were to renounce my right in God by faith,
Avoid Satan (let them say) this were to renounce my right in God by faith,
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and his right in me, which is his free loue: this were to put no difference betweene the beleeuers priuilege, and the vnbeleeuer.
and his right in me, which is his free love: this were to put no difference between the believers privilege, and the unbeliever.
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it hath a condition annexed to it, which argueth, God is more desirous to forgiue me, restore me, heale and settle me in good estate againe, then to forsake me.
it hath a condition annexed to it, which argue, God is more desirous to forgive me, restore me, heal and settle me in good estate again, then to forsake me.
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If hee had meant so, what needed he to haue redeemed me at all? or now to haue spoken conditionally? Therfore I will euer hereafter highlier esteeme of that life which hath the promise of Gods fauour annexed thereto:
If he had meant so, what needed he to have redeemed me At all? or now to have spoken conditionally? Therefore I will ever hereafter highlier esteem of that life which hath the promise of God's favour annexed thereto:
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and whereas I see my selfe now frowned vpon by the Lord for my boldnes & wilfulnes in stolne liberties taking,
and whereas I see my self now frowned upon by the Lord for my boldness & wilfulness in stolen Liberties taking,
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and the pleasures of sinne, my peace wasted, my spirit abated, my faith weakned, my ioy, willingnes to pray, &c. appalled:
and the pleasures of sin, my peace wasted, my Spirit abated, my faith weakened, my joy, willingness to pray, etc. appalled:
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I will therfore now giue my selfe no peace, till I haue searched out my sinnes, repented of my houerly confessing them,
I will Therefore now give my self no peace, till I have searched out my Sins, repented of my hourly confessing them,
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and my drowsie sottish lying in them:
and my drowsy sottish lying in them:
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I wil not cease powring out my soule to the Lord, that his terrors may astonish me,
I will not cease Pouring out my soul to the Lord, that his terrors may astonish me,
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and driue me to lay my sinne to heart, and to bee so ashamed of them, that God may accept my humiliation and sorrow,
and driven me to lay my sin to heart, and to be so ashamed of them, that God may accept my humiliation and sorrow,
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and giue me faith to rest in his promise of pardoning and restoring me againe.
and give me faith to rest in his promise of pardoning and restoring me again.
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Secondly, let this also teach Gods people to indent seriously with the Lord, to vse his former blessing and old deliuerances past thankfully,
Secondly, let this also teach God's people to indent seriously with the Lord, to use his former blessing and old Deliverances passed thankfully,
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if they desire to obtaine new: remembring how God here vpbraides these Israelites, saying:
if they desire to obtain new: remembering how God Here upbraids these Israelites, saying:
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How dare ye come to demaund deliuerance at my hand, hauing so shamefully abused the former?
How Dare you come to demand deliverance At my hand, having so shamefully abused the former?
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In these words [ goe crie to your gods, &c. ] Doth God (thinke we) bid them goe and sinne? No, in no wise:
In these words [ go cry to your God's, etc. ] Does God (think we) bid them go and sin? No, in no wise:
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but he speaketh, as he doth oft times in the Scriptures, in another manner then the words seeme to meane, which if we marke not, wee shall easily fall into great errors and absurditie.
but he speaks, as he does oft times in the Scriptures, in Another manner then the words seem to mean, which if we mark not, we shall Easily fallen into great errors and absurdity.
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It is a most grieuous casting them in the teeth, by an ironicall mocking of them with their Idolatrie:
It is a most grievous casting them in the teeth, by an ironical mocking of them with their Idolatry:
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as if he should say, Now yee proue and see what your gods can doe.
as if he should say, Now ye prove and see what your God's can do.
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As Elias did the like to the prophets of Baal, when he bad them cry aloud to their god Baal: perhaps he is asleepe (saith he, &c.) he did not (all may so meane) that they should crie to him,
As Elias did the like to the Prophets of Baal, when he bade them cry aloud to their god Baal: perhaps he is asleep (Says he, etc.) he did not (all may so mean) that they should cry to him,
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but to vrge to marke well what a god they worshipped.
but to urge to mark well what a god they worshipped.
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Therefore by thus speaking, and bidding them goe seeke helpe at their Idols hands, they hauing shaken off the Lord, he teacheth vs (as it standeth with good reason) that they whom wee haue serued,
Therefore by thus speaking, and bidding them go seek help At their Idols hands, they having shaken off the Lord, he Teaches us (as it Stands with good reason) that they whom we have served,
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and to them the Lord iustly doth, and will send vs to their patronage in our greatest need,
and to them the Lord justly does, and will send us to their patronage in our greatest need,
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euen to our conuiction and horror, yea destruction, if he take vs not, as he did these here, to his mercie.
even to our conviction and horror, yea destruction, if he take us not, as he did these Here, to his mercy.
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Contrariwise, but yet according to the same equitie our Sauiour answered Peter, when he said, that he and his fellowes had forsaken all,
Contrariwise, but yet according to the same equity our Saviour answered Peter, when he said, that he and his Fellows had forsaken all,
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and followed him, and therfore asked him, what they should haue, he said an hundred fold here, and after eternall life.
and followed him, and Therefore asked him, what they should have, he said an hundred fold Here, and After Eternal life.
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They therfore that haue trusted, and still doe in man, and haue made flesh their arme, shall know by experience one day, that they haue trusted to a bruised reede.
They Therefore that have trusted, and still do in man, and have made Flesh their arm, shall know by experience one day, that they have trusted to a Bruised reed.
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So God will answere the workers of iniquitie, that serue Satan, Depart from me, I know you not.
So God will answer the workers of iniquity, that serve Satan, Depart from me, I know you not.
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So let them know whose portion is in stolne pleasures of sinne, that there will come a time when they shall be infinitly more better,
So let them know whose portion is in stolen pleasures of sin, that there will come a time when they shall be infinitely more better,
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then euer they were sweete, and that thereafter they shall feele smart and sorrow in full measure,
then ever they were sweet, and that thereafter they shall feel smart and sorrow in full measure,
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when there shall be no remedie nor redresse. So Papists shall be sent for helpe to their Pope, Saints, Pardons, Pilgrimages.
when there shall be no remedy nor redress. So Papists shall be sent for help to their Pope, Saints, Pardons, Pilgrimages.
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For God doth threaten all such impenitent ones, who haue cast him off by their dead workes, that as he neuer did,
For God does threaten all such impenitent ones, who have cast him off by their dead works, that as he never did,
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so hee neuer will acknowledge them for his.
so he never will acknowledge them for his.
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And such patrons they shall then finde to bee cold comforters in those torments, which they shall feele,
And such Patrons they shall then find to be cold Comforters in those torments, which they shall feel,
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as for their other sinnes, so by the remembring how they sought shelter by and from them,
as for their other Sins, so by the remembering how they sought shelter by and from them,
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vnto whose seruice in their life time they addicted themselues.
unto whose service in their life time they addicted themselves.
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Thus a wise parent, guide, or superiour is taught to answere a scape-thrift and lewd wretch, that hath brought himselfe into need, prison, and miserie;
Thus a wise parent, guide, or superior is taught to answer a scapethrift and lewd wretch, that hath brought himself into need, prison, and misery;
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by idlenesse, gaming, prophanenes, bad companionship, and such like doings, when hee seekes to them for helpe;
by idleness, gaming, profaneness, bad companionship, and such like doings, when he seeks to them for help;
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thus (I say) hee is to answere him: Get you to them, to whom, and whose counsell ye haue hearkened and followed:
thus (I say) he is to answer him: Get you to them, to whom, and whose counsel you have harkened and followed:
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who (it may be) are in the same miserie, or worse then themselues are in,
who (it may be) Are in the same misery, or Worse then themselves Are in,
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and therefore vnfit enough to succour or helpe them.
and Therefore unfit enough to succour or help them.
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And if God manifest his nature here, that this shall be his answere to such as liue after this manner,
And if God manifest his nature Here, that this shall be his answer to such as live After this manner,
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then let vs learne and conclude, that no man shall end well an euill life: this being added, vnlessed it be changed before by repentance:
then let us Learn and conclude, that no man shall end well an evil life: this being added, vnlessed it be changed before by Repentance:
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and goe about his seruice? And what lesse can we doe then trust him with our matters,
and go about his service? And what less can we do then trust him with our matters,
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and therefore that it had been good for such that they had neuer been borne. Briefly to conclude this doctrine with some other vses thereof:
and Therefore that it had been good for such that they had never been born. Briefly to conclude this Doctrine with Some other uses thereof:
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wee see secondly by this, that God doth import no lesse, then that (by the law of like equitie,
we see secondly by this, that God does import no less, then that (by the law of like equity,
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and by vertue of a farre stronger couenant) if this people had persisted faithfull in his seruice, he could not haue denied their suite for help and defence against their enemies.
and by virtue of a Far Stronger Covenant) if this people had persisted faithful in his service, he could not have denied their suit for help and defence against their enemies.
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Otherwise, by what reason doth he now shake them off, and send them to their Idols, whom they had serued? except he had meant, that himselfe would haue besteadded them,
Otherwise, by what reason does he now shake them off, and send them to their Idols, whom they had served? except he had meant, that himself would have besteadded them,
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if they had cleaued to him for succour by faith, & attended him by bringing forth the fruit of their confidence, I meane obedience.
if they had cleaved to him for succour by faith, & attended him by bringing forth the fruit of their confidence, I mean Obedience.
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And what a sweet prerogatiue is this for which wee haue the expresse grant of the King of heauen, that so long as we keep a couenant with God,
And what a sweet prerogative is this for which we have the express grant of the King of heaven, that so long as we keep a Covenant with God,
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so oft we may also claime from him (in reuerence be it spoken) the libertie of sonnes and seruants, to bee defended and guarded against all inward or outward aduersarie power of our saluation?
so oft we may also claim from him (in Reverence be it spoken) the liberty of Sons and Servants, to be defended and guarded against all inward or outward adversary power of our salvation?
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This is that approching with confidence to the throne of grace, this is that freedom of spirit which calls God father,
This is that approaching with confidence to the throne of grace, this is that freedom of Spirit which calls God father,
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whether ye resistance be made by some lust, or some diuels instruments, or the diuel himselfe:
whither you resistance be made by Some lust, or Some Devils Instruments, or the Devil himself:
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what libertie is this, that a Christian may (with hope which will not make him ashamed) pray against it, with assurance of being heard,
what liberty is this, that a Christian may (with hope which will not make him ashamed) pray against it, with assurance of being herd,
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euen as Christ himselfe was in that which he besought his father for? And why? Because he is within the couenant,
even as christ himself was in that which he besought his father for? And why? Because he is within the Covenant,
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and therefore warreth against all euill, therefore hee may boldly pray for grace against it, that he be not foiled:
and Therefore Warreth against all evil, Therefore he may boldly pray for grace against it, that he be not foiled:
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for he is about Gods worke, and the Lord is a louing Master, he will not see his seruant frustrated of his hope in his seruice.
for he is about God's work, and the Lord is a loving Master, he will not see his servant frustrated of his hope in his service.
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Thirdly, these words note out this, That it is wisedome for a man to bestow his chiefe cost there, whence hee lookes for best recompence,
Thirdly, these words note out this, That it is Wisdom for a man to bestow his chief cost there, whence he looks for best recompense,
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and acknowledgement in the time of most need. The steward in his kinde, is commended for this policie:
and acknowledgement in the time of most need. The steward in his kind, is commended for this policy:
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who would shew curtesie to such as he knew in a day of hardnesse and want, would be readiest to remember it with thankes and requitall.
who would show courtesy to such as he knew in a day of hardness and want, would be Readiest to Remember it with thanks and requital.
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The contrary folly the Apostle to the Romanes taxeth;
The contrary folly the Apostle to the Romans Taxes;
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what fruite had ye of those things whereof yee are now ashamed? A man is not ashamed of that labour which hath brought him in plentifull gaine;
what fruit had you of those things whereof ye Are now ashamed? A man is not ashamed of that labour which hath brought him in plentiful gain;
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but of that which answers not his cost and hope.
but of that which answers not his cost and hope.
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Men that haue runne themselues out of breath all their life, groping after a blind happinesse, in their vnprofitable, superstitious, prophane course;
Men that have run themselves out of breath all their life, groping After a blind happiness, in their unprofitable, superstitious, profane course;
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at length seeing themselues deceiued, wish they had serued a Master who might haue saued them and receiued them into euerlasting habitations:
At length seeing themselves deceived, wish they had served a Master who might have saved them and received them into everlasting habitations:
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But he answers them, bidding them go, see, if their money will saue them (their god) or their lusts (their masters):
But he answers them, bidding them go, see, if their money will save them (their god) or their Lustiest (their Masters):
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as for me, I had none of their seruice, neither shal they haue any wages frō me.
as for me, I had none of their service, neither shall they have any wages from me.
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Thus the Lord is faine to vpbraid men (though not by word, saying:
Thus the Lord is feign to upbraid men (though not by word, saying:
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Go to your Idols, yet in effect, in that he leaueth them shiftlesse) or else who should perswade one of an hundred, that he soweth among thornes,
Go to your Idols, yet in Effect, in that he Leaveth them shiftless) or Else who should persuade one of an hundred, that he Soweth among thorns,
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or loseth his labour and cost, when he casteth it, and himselfe away vpon one Idoll (a broken staffe) or other? And the truth is, such a bewitching nature these Idols are of, (not Popish onely,
or loses his labour and cost, when he Cast it, and himself away upon one Idol (a broken staff) or other? And the truth is, such a bewitching nature these Idols Are of, (not Popish only,
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but spirituall also, set vp in the loue of the heart) that they possesse their seruants with an opinion of fruite, which is to be obtained, (if they could hit vpon it) till at length with other like themselues,
but spiritual also, Set up in the love of the heart) that they possess their Servants with an opinion of fruit, which is to be obtained, (if they could hit upon it) till At length with other like themselves,
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when time and strength, thrift and cost is all spent and wasted, they crye out miserably, (like theeues at gallowes) they were deceiued:
when time and strength, thrift and cost is all spent and wasted, they cry out miserably, (like thieves At gallows) they were deceived:
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leauing an example for others (if they bee wise) to profit by;
leaving an Exampl for Others (if they be wise) to profit by;
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as for themselues, neither rule nor example could doe them good, as wofull experience witnesseth in too many other.
as for themselves, neither Rule nor Exampl could do them good, as woeful experience Witnesseth in too many other.
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Vers. 15. And the children of Israel said vnto the Lord, Wee haue sinned, doe thou vnto vs whatsoeuer please thee:
Vers. 15. And the children of Israel said unto the Lord, we have sinned, do thou unto us whatsoever please thee:
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onely we pray thee to deliuer vs this day. 16. Then they put away the strange gods from among them, and serued the Lord:
only we pray thee to deliver us this day. 16. Then they put away the strange God's from among them, and served the Lord:
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and his soule was grieued for the miserie of Israel. and his soul was grieved for the misery of Israel.
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THe people hauing receiued an hard and sharpe answere of the Lord to them, to wit, that hee would not heare them, laid it neere to heart,
THe people having received an hard and sharp answer of the Lord to them, to wit, that he would not hear them, laid it near to heart,
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and cried againe to the Lord (how soone after, it is not here expressed) confessing their sinnes, casting away their Idols, (which at their first suing to God they did not):
and cried again to the Lord (how soon After, it is not Here expressed) confessing their Sins, casting away their Idols, (which At their First suing to God they did not):
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now in stead thereof, they serued the Lord, whom they had forsaken, and beside all this, they submitted themselues to him, to doe what he would to them, resting confidently perswaded of his mercie,
now in stead thereof, they served the Lord, whom they had forsaken, and beside all this, they submitted themselves to him, to do what he would to them, resting confidently persuaded of his mercy,
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and so obtained deliuerance, which they had earnestly sued for and sought, out of that present calamitie:
and so obtained deliverance, which they had earnestly sued for and sought, out of that present calamity:
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Now if it seeme strange to any, that in their first crying to God, their sute was reiected, wee must know, that they sought not to him for it in the vprightnesse of their hearts, as is said before;
Now if it seem strange to any, that in their First crying to God, their suit was rejected, we must know, that they sought not to him for it in the uprightness of their hearts, as is said before;
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and therfore God meant to hold them on the racke, as it were, and not onely to keepe them in suspence,
and Therefore God meant to hold them on the rack, as it were, and not only to keep them in suspense,
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but also to hold them in a deepe feare, by denying helpe to them.
but also to hold them in a deep Fear, by denying help to them.
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Secondly, to bring them to a through repentance, as indeed now they did shew signes of it,
Secondly, to bring them to a through Repentance, as indeed now they did show Signs of it,
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and those also effectuall, which they did not before:
and those also effectual, which they did not before:
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and for this purpose he draue them more throughly to examination of them themselues, then they had done before.
and for this purpose he drove them more thoroughly to examination of them themselves, then they had done before.
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So that we see at first, they gladly would haue been deliuered, but in the meane while they would not cast away their Idols and other sinnes,
So that we see At First, they gladly would have been Delivered, but in the mean while they would not cast away their Idols and other Sins,
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but would still walke in the waies of their owne hearts.
but would still walk in the ways of their own hearts.
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Which setteth before vs a common disease, that is too oft euen in Gods deare children:
Which sets before us a Common disease, that is too oft even in God's deer children:
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that in our afflictions we crie to God for mercy and helpe, and faine would haue the punishment taken away,
that in our afflictions we cry to God for mercy and help, and feign would have the punishment taken away,
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but so, that we would haue libertie to liue as we did before, and hold fast our sinnes still,
but so, that we would have liberty to live as we did before, and hold fast our Sins still,
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and abide in them, for they are dearer to vs then our owne flesh. Euen after this manner many of vs too oft and boldly deale with the Lord:
and abide in them, for they Are Dearer to us then our own Flesh. Eve After this manner many of us too oft and boldly deal with the Lord:
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so that repentance is hardly attained vnto, no, not euen then, when we are to sue to the Lord for ease in our trouble.
so that Repentance is hardly attained unto, no, not even then, when we Are to sue to the Lord for ease in our trouble.
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As may bee seene in Dauid himselfe in the 32. Psalme, that it was painefull to him to confesse against himselfe:
As may be seen in David himself in the 32. Psalm, that it was painful to him to confess against himself:
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we need not the speech of the people of Anothoth to Ieremie, to preach vnto vs pleasant things:
we need not the speech of the people of Anathoth to Ieremie, to preach unto us pleasant things:
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and againe, that we will not heare the law of this thy Lord: neither to follow Demetrius the siluer Smith in the booke of the Actes;
and again, that we will not hear the law of this thy Lord: neither to follow Demetrius the silver Smith in the book of the Acts;
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for these were wicked both of them. And how did they foile themselues; they of Anathoth, to retaine their pleasures;
for these were wicked both of them. And how did they foil themselves; they of Anathoth, to retain their pleasures;
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the other to vphold his wicked gaine? But that it should be so with vs in any manner, who are of the better sort, how can it be borne!
the other to uphold his wicked gain? But that it should be so with us in any manner, who Are of the better sort, how can it be born!
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And yet it may iustly be complained of, Oh euen the better sort of men will not be reformed.
And yet it may justly be complained of, O even the better sort of men will not be reformed.
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Insomuch, that when affliction is vpon them, of which they would most willinglie bee eased,
Insomuch, that when affliction is upon them, of which they would most willingly be eased,
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yet they cannot be brought to see or amend any thing that is amisse, because they flatter themselues,
yet they cannot be brought to see or amend any thing that is amiss, Because they flatter themselves,
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And yet there are worse then these, who murmur vnder their affliction, and doe what they can, to hide their sinnes.
And yet there Are Worse then these, who murmur under their affliction, and do what they can, to hide their Sins.
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And here more particularly, as it is cleare, that this people saw they did euil in worshipping strange Gods,
And Here more particularly, as it is clear, that this people saw they did evil in worshipping strange God's,
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but would not acknowledge it, til God draue them to it by his sore iudgements:
but would not acknowledge it, till God drove them to it by his soar Judgments:
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So when we see, and will not see, how we prouoke him by any of our speciall sinnes, let vs feare, that he will,
So when we see, and will not see, how we provoke him by any of our special Sins, let us Fear, that he will,
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if wee will not abhorre, and be weary of them by his instructions, and warnings which he giueth vs, that he will (I say) bring vs thereto by sharpe correction.
if we will not abhor, and be weary of them by his instructions, and Warnings which he gives us, that he will (I say) bring us thereto by sharp correction.
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So that the best is to iudge our selues, that we be not iudged of the Lord.
So that the best is to judge our selves, that we be not judged of the Lord.
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But by this, that the Lord so hardly vrging this people, they fell to a more serious searching into themselues,
But by this, that the Lord so hardly urging this people, they fell to a more serious searching into themselves,
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and so came to better state, wee may see, that as hardly as Gods people are brought to confesse and renounce their sinnes, hauing fallen,
and so Come to better state, we may see, that as hardly as God's people Are brought to confess and renounce their Sins, having fallen,
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as at sometimes they haue done;
as At sometime they have done;
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yet when they see and feele the hand of God against them, and no release nor issue of their trouble is seene by them;
yet when they see and feel the hand of God against them, and no release nor issue of their trouble is seen by them;
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many are drawne thereby to sorrow and repentance.
many Are drawn thereby to sorrow and Repentance.
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But when they haue not felt Gods anger kindled against them for their sinnes first, they can hardly for the most part, abide to be told of them,
But when they have not felt God's anger kindled against them for their Sins First, they can hardly for the most part, abide to be told of them,
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nor to heare of his iudgements for them, but shake them off, if they can possibly.
nor to hear of his Judgments for them, but shake them off, if they can possibly.
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But if God doe purpose to bring such home;
But if God do purpose to bring such home;
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he wil so worke in them, that he will make them feele both his threats and his displeasure so fierce and smarty, that rather then they will still liue vnder the feare thereof, they will run through fire and water to escape both,
he will so work in them, that he will make them feel both his Treats and his displeasure so fierce and smarty, that rather then they will still live under the Fear thereof, they will run through fire and water to escape both,
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though no other bodily affliction be vpon them.
though no other bodily affliction be upon them.
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Thus many haue been brought home, when the Lord hath tamed and subdued them by afflictions, especially inward:
Thus many have been brought home, when the Lord hath tamed and subdued them by afflictions, especially inward:
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for if they rebel not through pride, but stoope vnder their burden, there is good hope of them;
for if they rebel not through pride, but stoop under their burden, there is good hope of them;
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euen as the high minded, who doe kicke against the pricke, and are refractarie and wilfull, doe surely come to euill.
even as the high minded, who do kick against the prick, and Are refractory and wilful, do surely come to evil.
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Now therefore, seeing we may find that mercy from God by our afflictions, which we neuer felt before in our prosperitie,
Now Therefore, seeing we may find that mercy from God by our afflictions, which we never felt before in our Prosperity,
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why should wee storme at the comming of them, but rather looke for some good by them,
why should we storm At the coming of them, but rather look for Some good by them,
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So that wee see, how sinne disguiseth men, and how preposterously it causeth things to goe with them,
So that we see, how sin disguiseth men, and how preposterously it Causes things to go with them,
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as the Apostle Iames wisheth vs to doe, when he telleth vs, that it is matter of greatest ioy,
as the Apostle James wishes us to do, when he Telleth us, that it is matter of greatest joy,
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when we fall into many of them?
when we fallen into many of them?
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And lastly in this matter, in that they returned to serue the Lord, know we that this is the end of all our repentance to serue God, with chearefulnes throughout our life,
And lastly in this matter, in that they returned to serve the Lord, know we that this is the end of all our Repentance to serve God, with chearefulnes throughout our life,
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euen as it is a chiefe end of our liuing here, for that to doe is indeed to bring foorth fruit or amendment of life;
even as it is a chief end of our living Here, for that to do is indeed to bring forth fruit or amendment of life;
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and when that worke faileth in vs, I meane, that the waies of godlinesse are not pleasant vnto vs, let vs know, it is not wel with vs,
and when that work Faileth in us, I mean, that the ways of godliness Are not pleasant unto us, let us know, it is not well with us,
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but that the diuell hath much preuailed against vs.
but that the Devil hath much prevailed against us
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Now in the next place in these two verses, let vs lay together the signes of the peoples repentance, which are these fiue. The first, their confession;
Now in the next place in these two Verses, let us lay together the Signs of the peoples Repentance, which Are these fiue. The First, their Confessi;
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the second, the submitting of themselues to the will of God; the third, the putting away of their Idols;
the second, the submitting of themselves to the will of God; the third, the putting away of their Idols;
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the fourth, their returne to a godly life;
the fourth, their return to a godly life;
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the fifth, their confidence in God, taking no nay, neither making any doubt of his holp•.
the fifth, their confidence in God, taking no nay, neither making any doubt of his holp•.
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And for our instruction, these things are here mentioned in this maner, that though they be not all vsually in Scripture expressely set downe in the repentance of men together,
And for our instruction, these things Are Here mentioned in this manner, that though they be not all usually in Scripture expressly Set down in the Repentance of men together,
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yet other are in sundry places, as in Ieremie, Hosea, &c. and these also may be found in such as were penitents,
yet other Are in sundry places, as in Ieremie, Hosea, etc. and these also may be found in such as were penitents,
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if wee will examine the stories of such, and search them out. In Hosea they may bee all found, though not all named:
if we will examine the stories of such, and search them out. In Hosea they may be all found, though not all nam:
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in Dauid also, in Zacheus likewise.
in David also, in Zacchaeus likewise.
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And so by them all ioyntly laid together, let vs, whensoeuer we list, looke to approoue our repentance to be sound and good:
And so by them all jointly laid together, let us, whensoever we list, look to approve our Repentance to be found and good:
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but seuer wee them not in any wise one from the other.
but sever we them not in any wise one from the other.
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For to confesse alone without the rest, may bee an vncertaine testimony, as is to be seene in Sauls confession,
For to confess alone without the rest, may be an uncertain testimony, as is to be seen in Saul's Confessi,
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and yet in some it is sufficient, yea, sure and good, as in Dauids, when he vttered this bare confession to Nathan, I haue sinned.
and yet in Some it is sufficient, yea, sure and good, as in David, when he uttered this bore Confessi to Nathan, I have sinned.
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But to leaue euill, and doe good, with a resting on Gods promise, and a submitting of ourselues to his holy will, I say all these together with confessions are signes of repentance infallable? euen as on the contrarie a failing in some of these may easily breed question about the sufficiencie of true repentance, where the Scripture doth not otherwise commend it.
But to leave evil, and do good, with a resting on God's promise, and a submitting of ourselves to his holy will, I say all these together with confessions Are Signs of Repentance infallible? even as on the contrary a failing in Some of these may Easily breed question about the sufficiency of true Repentance, where the Scripture does not otherwise commend it.
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when they are inchanted and carried away with the allurements and pleasures of it.
when they Are enchanted and carried away with the allurements and pleasures of it.
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And in that the holy story thus setteth it forth, that when the people thus repented, the soule of the Lord was grieued for their misery,
And in that the holy story thus sets it forth, that when the people thus repented, the soul of the Lord was grieved for their misery,
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euen as he was angrie with them before for their reuolting, it doth admirably commend Gods mercy,
even as he was angry with them before for their revolting, it does admirably commend God's mercy,
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as it is oft set downe in the Scripture:
as it is oft Set down in the Scripture:
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which is not spoken, as though God were mooued with affections, but those things which are noted to be in men, are ascribed to God,
which is not spoken, as though God were moved with affections, but those things which Are noted to be in men, Are ascribed to God,
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and so it is spoken after the manner of men, euen as they are first grieued for the misery of those whom they pitie,
and so it is spoken After the manner of men, even as they Are First grieved for the misery of those whom they pity,
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so God is said to be grieued for them, receiuing them to mercy.
so God is said to be grieved for them, receiving them to mercy.
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So that we may truly say, that God exceedeth in mercy towards poore sinners, that haue sore prouoked him,
So that we may truly say, that God exceeds in mercy towards poor Sinners, that have soar provoked him,
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when they vnfainedly turne to him.
when they unfeignedly turn to him.
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And as this is true of his affection to them, so is it also of the fruites of his fauour,
And as this is true of his affection to them, so is it also of the fruits of his favour,
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as elsewhere I haue noted at large. And to this end is that oft repeated saying in Exodus:
as elsewhere I have noted At large. And to this end is that oft repeated saying in Exodus:
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I the Lord am gratious, slow to wrath, ready to forgiue, and repenting for the euill that I brought vpon them.
I the Lord am gracious, slow to wrath, ready to forgive, and repenting for the evil that I brought upon them.
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And as the Lord was wholly theirs, now they repented, notwithstanding all their former abominations, which blotted out and darkned in them all sound comfort,
And as the Lord was wholly theirs, now they repented, notwithstanding all their former abominations, which blotted out and darkened in them all found Comfort,
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and so is to all other in their case;
and so is to all other in their case;
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euen so doth he change the estate of wofull people by that reconciling them to himselfe, no otherwise then as the foullest and most tempestuous day is vnto the most comfortable weather, and constant Sun-shine.
even so does he change the estate of woeful people by that reconciling them to himself, no otherwise then as the foullest and most tempestuous day is unto the most comfortable weather, and constant Sunshine.
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And they need not know what these changes meane, but walke in Gods fauour continually, as they doe who continually delight in his law, and in his feare.
And they need not know what these changes mean, but walk in God's favour continually, as they do who continually delight in his law, and in his Fear.
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But of these points from the fifteenth verse hitherto, I speak briefely, because I haue handled them vpon the like occasions before, in the second and fourth Chapters of this booke.
But of these points from the fifteenth verse hitherto, I speak briefly, Because I have handled them upon the like occasions before, in the second and fourth Chapters of this book.
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THE SIXTIE THREE SERMON ON THE TENTH AND ELEVENTH CHAPTERS OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE SIXTIE THREE SERMON ON THE TENTH AND ELEVENTH CHAPTERS OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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The third part of the Chapter. Verse 17. Then the children of Ammon were gathered together, and incamped in Gilead:
The third part of the Chapter. Verse 17. Then the children of Ammon were gathered together, and encamped in Gilead:
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and the children of Israel assembled themselues together, and incamped in Mizpeh. and the children of Israel assembled themselves together, and encamped in Mizpeh.
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18. And the people and Princes of Gilead said one to the other, What man is bee that will begin to fight against the children of Ammon? he shall be head ouer all the inhabitants of Gilead.
18. And the people and Princes of Gilead said one to the other, What man is bee that will begin to fight against the children of Ammon? he shall be head over all the inhabitants of Gilead.
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and therefore he vsed the help of the seruant to further him thereto.
and Therefore he used the help of the servant to further him thereto.
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I In these two verses, being the last of this Chapter, (to passe from the repentance of the people of Israel, which I haue spoke of) it followeth now,
I In these two Verses, being the last of this Chapter, (to pass from the Repentance of the people of Israel, which I have spoke of) it follows now,
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as we may see, the Ammonites were not satisfied with vexing the people of God,
as we may see, the Ammonites were not satisfied with vexing the people of God,
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as they had long done, but now they went about to put them to the sword,
as they had long done, but now they went about to put them to the sword,
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and to take their cities and lands from them for their owne. But marke we this:
and to take their cities and Lands from them for their own. But mark we this:
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the Lord so dealt with his people, and prouided so well for them, that they their enemies could neuer goe about it in better time in respect of the Israelites.
the Lord so dealt with his people, and provided so well for them, that they their enemies could never go about it in better time in respect of the Israelites.
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For now they had turned to God by repentance, and he had receiued them into his fauor and protection:
For now they had turned to God by Repentance, and he had received them into his favour and protection:
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this caused the Lord now to stand with him, who before was against them, so that they did know they had his direction and help to go about to deliuer thēselues out of their bondage and miserie.
this caused the Lord now to stand with him, who before was against them, so that they did know they had his direction and help to go about to deliver themselves out of their bondage and misery.
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The Ammonites, seeing Gilead was a goodly citie, and richly furnished, they laboured and determined first of all to destroy that:
The Ammonites, seeing Gilead was a goodly City, and richly furnished, they laboured and determined First of all to destroy that:
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Israel was assembled in Mizpeh (while the other camped in Gilead) but that was too farre off from aiding the Giliadites their brethren, (who were then besieged by those Amonites.) Therefore as they were directed by God, they propounded betwixt themselues,
Israel was assembled in Mizpeh (while the other camped in Gilead) but that was too Far off from aiding the Gileadites their brothers, (who were then besieged by those Ammonites.) Therefore as they were directed by God, they propounded betwixt themselves,
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namely, the Princes to the people, that he who would begin the battell against the Ammonites, he should be guide to them, and Iudge ouer them.
namely, the Princes to the people, that he who would begin the battle against the Ammonites, he should be guide to them, and Judge over them.
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And that they were led hereto by God, it may appeare by this, that the Lord raised vp those that were Iudges ouer them,
And that they were led hereto by God, it may appear by this, that the Lord raised up those that were Judges over them,
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and after confirmed Iphtah in going against them.
and After confirmed Iphtah in going against them.
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The story being thus laid foorth, I wil here stay a little, and say some thing of them, both the Ammonites and Israelites. And first this:
The story being thus laid forth, I will Here stay a little, and say Some thing of them, both the Ammonites and Israelites. And First this:
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if the children of Ammon had gone about to take the cities and ground of the people of Israel into their hands and possession,
if the children of Ammon had gone about to take the cities and ground of the people of Israel into their hands and possession,
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and oppressed them by warre, before Israels repentance, and turning to God, they might easily haue done it,
and oppressed them by war, before Israel's Repentance, and turning to God, they might Easily have done it,
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for none of them durst, or had any heart to resist them, as appeareth in the story:
for none of them durst, or had any heart to resist them, as appears in the story:
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for they suffered them to oppresse them, till now in the last yeere especially, they were sore distressed and tormented by them. And besides;
for they suffered them to oppress them, till now in the last year especially, they were soar distressed and tormented by them. And beside;
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they then had God also against them. But now after they sought the Lord in the truth of their hearts;
they then had God also against them. But now After they sought the Lord in the truth of their hearts;
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Which prooueth the contrary to be true, to wit, that the seruice of God is perfit freedome:
Which proveth the contrary to be true, to wit, that the service of God is perfect freedom:
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he was now with them, and they were heartned and imboldned to resist, and stand against them, by the hope they had in him,
he was now with them, and they were heartened and emboldened to resist, and stand against them, by the hope they had in him,
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as wee see they did manifestly declare.
as we see they did manifestly declare.
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By the which wee may see how God keepeth many euils and troubles from his deare seruants, till hee hath made them fit for them,
By the which we may see how God Keepeth many evils and Troubles from his deer Servants, till he hath made them fit for them,
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and them able to goe vnder them: whereas if they had come vpon them before, they had been vtterly ouerwhelmed by them.
and them able to go under them: whereas if they had come upon them before, they had been utterly overwhelmed by them.
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For as he turneth many afflictions away from them altogether, which they saw not how they could auoide,
For as he turns many afflictions away from them altogether, which they saw not how they could avoid,
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euen so hee deferreth many, so that they shall not touch them, till he hath strengthened their shoulders,
even so he deferreth many, so that they shall not touch them, till he hath strengthened their shoulders,
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and put courage into their hearts, and so made them able to beare them. And yet he leaueth them not vnexercised with one or other more small and easie,
and put courage into their hearts, and so made them able to bear them. And yet he Leaveth them not unexercised with one or other more small and easy,
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as he seeth it profitable for them, and that they are fit to beare them.
as he sees it profitable for them, and that they Are fit to bear them.
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But if any of vs well consider it, we shall find that his goodnes hath herein exceeded toward vs,
But if any of us well Consider it, we shall find that his Goodness hath herein exceeded towards us,
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and who can choose but see it, that at his first inlightning of vs by faith,
and who can choose but see it, that At his First enlightening of us by faith,
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when wee were weake, and might easily haue been dismaide, hee hath kept many of our sinnes from our sight,
when we were weak, and might Easily have been dismayed, he hath kept many of our Sins from our sighed,
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when by those which we saw we were hardly kept from despaire, and sundry troubles also;
when by those which we saw we were hardly kept from despair, and sundry Troubles also;
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which if they had appeared to vs, when as yet wee were nothing able to heare of them, much lesse to beare them, they would haue swallowed vs vp, and haue driuen vs to vtter desperation.
which if they had appeared to us, when as yet we were nothing able to hear of them, much less to bear them, they would have swallowed us up, and have driven us to utter desperation.
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And as this is true, we vnderstand it of our first conuersion, or after; euen so is it also with vs throughout our whole life.
And as this is true, we understand it of our First conversion, or After; even so is it also with us throughout our Whole life.
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He spareth vs, to the end we may be better incouraged to serue him faithfully in that which we know, that so afterward we may be fit to see more, both of our sinnes,
He spares us, to the end we may be better encouraged to serve him faithfully in that which we know, that so afterwards we may be fit to see more, both of our Sins,
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and also to take part of the afflictions which abide vs. Euen as wee vse our children tenderly,
and also to take part of the afflictions which abide us Even as we use our children tenderly,
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while they bee young, but after they be growne vp, we set them to worke,
while they be young, but After they be grown up, we Set them to work,
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and shew them that they must labour, and suffer some hardnesse, they being now better able to goe vnder it.
and show them that they must labour, and suffer Some hardness, they being now better able to go under it.
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Thus did the Lord cal backe Saul from the pursuit of Dauid, when it was likely that he could not haue escaped his hands if he had been let alone.
Thus did the Lord call back Saul from the pursuit of David, when it was likely that he could not have escaped his hands if he had been let alone.
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So when Nashash the King of Ammon might easily haue destroyed the Giliadites at the first onset, while they were vnarmed:
So when Nashash the King of Ammon might Easily have destroyed the Gileadites At the First onset, while they were unarmed:
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the Lord stopt him, and caused him to hearken to a needlesse condition, whereby the time being protracted, they had helpe sent them in the meane season, and ouerthrew them.
the Lord stopped him, and caused him to harken to a needless condition, whereby the time being protracted, they had help sent them in the mean season, and overthrew them.
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In this kind of dealing the Lord resembles a friendly person, who spying a furious enemy comming fiercely with weapon against his neighbour, vnarmed and vnprouided to meet him, stayeth the rage of the one, till the other haue got himselfe arm or fit to encounter him,
In this kind of dealing the Lord resembles a friendly person, who spying a furious enemy coming fiercely with weapon against his neighbour, unarmed and unprovided to meet him, stays the rage of the one, till the other have god himself arm or fit to encounter him,
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or may escape his hands, or when hee hath done so, he commits them together, knowing that the innocent partie hauing the better cause, will easily foile the doer of wrong.
or may escape his hands, or when he hath done so, he commits them together, knowing that the innocent party having the better cause, will Easily foil the doer of wrong.
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Thus the Lord often doth, although when he seeth his time, he can also either quite diuert the enemy,
Thus the Lord often does, although when he sees his time, he can also either quite divert the enemy,
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as he did the King of Ashur from comming against weake Ierusalem:
as he did the King of Ashur from coming against weak Ierusalem:
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or else take his peoples part (as Moses did the Israelites against the Egyptian) and fight for them while they stand still and looke on.
or Else take his peoples part (as Moses did the Israelites against the Egyptian) and fight for them while they stand still and look on.
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So he did to Pharao and Zenacherib. Now when the Lord reserues his people till such a time of strength and courage, not suffering (as I may so say) the Canaanites to come vpon his people, (being weake through their late circumcision) it is a greater fauour,
So he did to Pharaoh and Sennacherib. Now when the Lord reserves his people till such a time of strength and courage, not suffering (as I may so say) the Canaanites to come upon his people, (being weak through their late circumcision) it is a greater favour,
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then if he remoued their triall wholly from them: for in this, they haue onely proofe of Gods goodnesse:
then if he removed their trial wholly from them: for in this, they have only proof of God's Goodness:
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but in the other, they haue (beside that) a triall of their faith and grace more precious then gold;
but in the other, they have (beside that) a trial of their faith and grace more precious then gold;
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which triumpheth, hauing got the victory ouer the enemy, whether spirituall or earthly.
which Triumpheth, having god the victory over the enemy, whither spiritual or earthly.
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Thomas Bilney a godly man, during his imprisonment, had a strong assault giuen him by his owne flesh against the paine of the fire, which he feared he should not be able to endure.Thomas Bilney a godly man, during his imprisonment, had a strong assault given him by his own Flesh against the pain of the fire, which he feared he should not be able to endure.
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And who knoweth what he would haue done, if the triall had been hottest, when hee was weakest? But the Lord so suited the time, that when fire was put to him, he that feared the foile, of weake became strong (Heb. 11.) and ouercame the fire, by yeelding his whole body to wast it,
And who Knoweth what he would have done, if the trial had been hottest, when he was Weakest? But the Lord so suited the time, that when fire was put to him, he that feared the foil, of weak became strong (Hebrew 11.) and overcame the fire, by yielding his Whole body to wast it,
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whereas his finger could not before abide the candle.
whereas his finger could not before abide the candle.
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It is a great grace therefore to beleeue, that (as the Apostle implieth) God wil keepe from vs such afflictions as we are not fit to honour him in,
It is a great grace Therefore to believe, that (as the Apostle Implies) God will keep from us such afflictions as we Are not fit to honour him in,
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but liker to be ouercome of our corruption, and betray our cause.
but liker to be overcome of our corruption, and betray our cause.
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If any obiect the foiles of diuers seruants of God, preuented and taken vnawares by strong trials,
If any Object the foils of diverse Servants of God, prevented and taken unawares by strong trials,
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and that it is faith and godlinesse which onely giue courage and boldnesse as to a Lyon by well doing.
and that it is faith and godliness which only give courage and boldness as to a lion by well doing.
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as Cranmer in the first assault of his enemies forced to yeeld to that which he ought not, &c. Let such know, God hath a diuers end of a diuers method:
as Cranmer in the First assault of his enemies forced to yield to that which he ought not, etc. Let such know, God hath a diverse end of a diverse method:
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and teacheth men humblenesse, and knowledge of themselues by such assaults as they cannot answer, to the end that they may be abler for those trials afterward, hauing renounced themselues,
and Teaches men humbleness, and knowledge of themselves by such assaults as they cannot answer, to the end that they may be abler for those trials afterwards, having renounced themselves,
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and got firmer hold vpon the alsufficiencie of God, without whose protection they are weake, as other men.
and god firmer hold upon the All-sufficiency of God, without whose protection they Are weak, as other men.
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Now then let men beware how they abuse this dealing of God to their owne hurt.
Now then let men beware how they abuse this dealing of God to their own hurt.
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For seeing God by this holding off, and forbearing of trials which wee could not beare, doth require both exceeding thanks, vpon serious recording of this manner of his dealing with vs from time to time:
For seeing God by this holding off, and forbearing of trials which we could not bear, does require both exceeding thanks, upon serious recording of this manner of his dealing with us from time to time:
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as also a growing daily in strength to suffer greater troubles hereafter, (a grace not common:) how grossely do they inuert and abuse this purpose of God, who make no other vse of his sparing and dandling them in the lap and armes,
as also a growing daily in strength to suffer greater Troubles hereafter, (a grace not Common:) how grossly do they invert and abuse this purpose of God, who make no other use of his sparing and dandling them in the lap and arms,
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but to weare out the feare or expectation of affliction altogether? whereby the longer they are free, the weaker they are to suffer? What difference in this point, will ye make betwixt these and such,
but to wear out the Fear or expectation of affliction altogether? whereby the longer they Are free, the Weaker they Are to suffer? What difference in this point, will you make betwixt these and such,
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as to whom affliction is euer vnwelcome and intolerable? I meane the vngodly? Let all Christians beware (therefore) of this softnesse and tendernesse.
as to whom affliction is ever unwelcome and intolerable? I mean the ungodly? Let all Christians beware (Therefore) of this softness and tenderness.
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Furthermore, we haue heard in the seuenth & eighth verse, that the Philistims and the Ammonites sore vexed Israel eighteene yeeres:
Furthermore, we have herd in the Seventh & eighth verse, that the philistines and the Ammonites soar vexed Israel eighteene Years:
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and in all that time they neuer durst take vp weapon against them, vntill they repented;
and in all that time they never durst take up weapon against them, until they repented;
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but then they began with good courage to resist them, and assembled themselues against them.
but then they began with good courage to resist them, and assembled themselves against them.
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By the which, it may be noted, what liberty and courage true repentance bringeth with it. The reason is this:
By the which, it may be noted, what liberty and courage true Repentance brings with it. The reason is this:
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when men in their conscience see, that they haue dealt trecherously with God, and haue nourished and followed the desires of their owne hearts, contrary to that they knew they should haue done, they haue no hope in him at such times,
when men in their conscience see, that they have dealt treacherously with God, and have nourished and followed the Desires of their own hearts, contrary to that they knew they should have done, they have no hope in him At such times,
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neither feele any heart or strength in themselues to deale against their enemies either ghostly or bodily.
neither feel any heart or strength in themselves to deal against their enemies either ghostly or bodily.
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This is that plague that God threatneth in Leuiticus, that his people should not be able to stand before their enemies, if they sinned against him:
This is that plague that God threatens in Leviticus, that his people should not be able to stand before their enemies, if they sinned against him:
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and in the fifth Chapter of this booke, it is said, when Israel had prouoked the Lord, there was no heart in them to stand against those that held them in bondage.
and in the fifth Chapter of this book, it is said, when Israel had provoked the Lord, there was no heart in them to stand against those that held them in bondage.
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And seeing it cannot be denied, that no bondage is like this to be bondmen to our lusts, let all looke to receiue from God both reward and punishment in this life,
And seeing it cannot be denied, that no bondage is like this to be bondmen to our Lustiest, let all look to receive from God both reward and punishment in this life,
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and hereafter accordingly as in their liues they haue sought either of both. See Iudges 5. 8. and the notes vpon it.
and hereafter accordingly as in their lives they have sought either of both. See Judges 5. 8. and the notes upon it.
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This order that the people tooke for the choosing of their Gouernour, was by the Lords direction,
This order that the people took for the choosing of their Governor, was by the lords direction,
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as we may after see by his confirming it, in sending his spirit vpon Iphtah: He did it as by an outward incouragement, to stirre them vp to fight against their enemies.
as we may After see by his confirming it, in sending his Spirit upon Iphtah: He did it as by an outward encouragement, to stir them up to fight against their enemies.
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Euen as he did the like by Caleb: who incouraged the people by the like meanes in such a like case, saying, in a difficultie of winning a Citie, Hee that taketh it, to him will I giue Achsah my daughter to wife:
Eve as he did the like by Caleb: who encouraged the people by the like means in such a like case, saying, in a difficulty of winning a city, He that Takes it, to him will I give Achsah my daughter to wife:
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which though the people ought to haue done, I meane, to fight against Gods enemies for his commandements sake onely,
which though the people ought to have done, I mean, to fight against God's enemies for his Commandments sake only,
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yet they had neede of spurres, and were the better drawne on by such incouragements.
yet they had need of spurs, and were the better drawn on by such encouragements.
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Euen as Magistrates and Ministers owe duty of conscience to God in their place to beate downe sinne, and aduance the Gospell:
Eve as Magistrates and Ministers owe duty of conscience to God in their place to beat down sin, and advance the Gospel:
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but yet they are the better heartned thereto, when both sorts are incouraged by the high Magistrate,
but yet they Are the better heartened thereto, when both sorts Are encouraged by the high Magistrate,
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and the Minister beside, by the readinesse of the people to their dutie.
and the Minister beside, by the readiness of the people to their duty.
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And so euery other in his place shall be better set forward in well doing, by temporary incouragements,
And so every other in his place shall be better Set forward in well doing, by temporary encouragements,
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though Gods commandement be the strongest motiue.
though God's Commandment be the Strongest motive.
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So husbands and wiues should liue kindly together by bond and promise each to other for conscience sake;
So Husbands and wives should live kindly together by bound and promise each to other for conscience sake;
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but yet they doe this much better, when each respecteth the other, by yeelding mutually that which they owe each •• other.
but yet they do this much better, when each respecteth the other, by yielding mutually that which they owe each •• other.
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THE ELEVENTH CHAPTER OF THE Booke of Iudges. Vers. 1. Then Gilead begat Iphtah: and Iphtah the Gileadite was a valiant man,
THE ELEVENTH CHAPTER OF THE Book of Judges. Vers. 1. Then Gilead begat Iphtah: and Iphtah the Gileadite was a valiant man,
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but the sonne of an harlot. but the son of an harlot.
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2. And Gileads wife bare him sonnes, and when the womans children were come to age, they thrust out Iphtah,
2. And Gilead's wife bore him Sons, and when the woman's children were come to age, they thrust out Iphtah,
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and said to him, Thou shalt not inherit in our fathers house: for thou art the sonne of a strange woman. and said to him, Thou shalt not inherit in our Father's house: for thou art the son of a strange woman.
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3. Then Iphtah fled from his brethren, and dwelt in the land of Tob; and there gathered to Iphtah idle fellowes, and went out with him.
3. Then Iphtah fled from his brothers, and dwelled in the land of Tob; and there gathered to Iphtah idle Fellows, and went out with him.
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and who should haue punisht it in others rather, (being the father of a familie) what a reproch was it? Euen as in Dauid, in Sampson, in Iuda, and in Reuben. For alas,
and who should have punished it in Others rather, (being the father of a family) what a reproach was it? Eve as in David, in Sampson, in Iuda, and in Reuben. For alas,
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IN this Chapter the person is mentioned, who should goe before the people of Israel in the warre against Ammon. And the summe of this Chapter with the parts (which are foure) is here further set downe to be this.
IN this Chapter the person is mentioned, who should go before the people of Israel in the war against Ammon. And the sum of this Chapter with the parts (which Are foure) is Here further Set down to be this.
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First, the calling of Iphtah is mentioned vnto the 12. verse.
First, the calling of Iphtah is mentioned unto the 12. verse.
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The second part is, how he seekes to appease the Ammonits by messengers, moouing them by reasons to desist from warre,
The second part is, how he seeks to appease the Ammonites by messengers, moving them by Reasons to desist from war,
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but all in vaine, to vers. 29. The third part containeth the ouerthrow of the Ammonites by Iphtah to vers. 36. The fourth sheweth what fell out after;
but all in vain, to vers. 29. The third part Containeth the overthrow of the Ammonites by Iphtah to vers. 36. The fourth shows what fell out After;
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and particularly how hee performed his vow which he had made to God (if he might get the victory) in vers. 32. and this is to the end of the Chapter.
and particularly how he performed his Voelli which he had made to God (if he might get the victory) in vers. 32. and this is to the end of the Chapter.
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Now to come to the first part, before Iphtah became their Guide and Captaine, it is shewed how vnlikely it was that he should be so:
Now to come to the First part, before Iphtah became their Guide and Captain, it is showed how unlikely it was that he should be so:
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therefore he is described in the first verse, to haue been the sonne of an harlot;
Therefore he is described in the First verse, to have been the son of an harlot;
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who (ordinarily) might be admitted to no such place.
who (ordinarily) might be admitted to no such place.
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In the second and third verse it is shewed how his brethren did therefore (whether through pride and scorne or emulation or both) expell him out of their fathers house,
In the second and third verse it is showed how his brothers did Therefore (whither through pride and scorn or emulation or both) expel him out of their Father's house,
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so that he was faine to flie into another land, and somuch the more hee was vnlike to be gouernour.
so that he was feign to fly into Another land, and So much the more he was unlike to be governor.
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And yet God so brought it to passe by his prouidence, that the Princes of Gilead,
And yet God so brought it to pass by his providence, that the Princes of Gilead,
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euen such as had driuen him away, were constrained to send for him againe, euen him among all other, (whom they had banished from their fellowship,) to bee their guide, according to their decree made in the former Chapter, to wit, seeing he had of all other begun warre with the Ammonites:
even such as had driven him away, were constrained to send for him again, even him among all other, (whom they had banished from their fellowship,) to be their guide, according to their Decree made in the former Chapter, to wit, seeing he had of all other begun war with the Ammonites:
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and so vpon agreement betwixt him and them, hee yeelded to them, and the Lord ouer-ruling the action he was elected Iudge ouer them,
and so upon agreement betwixt him and them, he yielded to them, and the Lord overruling the actium he was elected Judge over them,
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and this to the 12. verse. Now of these more particularly, as they lie in order.
and this to the 12. verse. Now of these more particularly, as they lie in order.
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And first how he is described, namely, in these two points.
And First how he is described, namely, in these two points.
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One, that hee was the son of an harlot, being the sonne of Gilead. the other, that he was yet a valiant man,
One, that he was the son of an harlot, being the son of Gilead. the other, that he was yet a valiant man,
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and of great courage, and fit for warre. So that by the first he was basely accounted of, as he was base borne;
and of great courage, and fit for war. So that by the First he was basely accounted of, as he was base born;
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by the last, he came to good estimation and credit among men, as he well deserued.
by the last, he Come to good estimation and credit among men, as he well deserved.
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when a meane person sees the commandement of God to be of no greater force,
when a mean person sees the Commandment of God to be of no greater force,
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For the first, whereas Gilead, the father of Iphtah tooke to him an harlot beside his lawfull wife, we see, he did not obey the commandement of the Lord in Deuteronomy, to wit, that there should be no whore in Israel.
For the First, whereas Gilead, the father of Iphtah took to him an harlot beside his lawful wife, we see, he did not obey the Commandment of the Lord in Deuteronomy, to wit, that there should be no whore in Israel.
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And if it be demanded, why God forbad such as were borne in bastardie to enter into the congregation of the Lord, that is, to beare any office in the Church, it was not forbidden,
And if it be demanded, why God forbade such as were born in bastardy to enter into the congregation of the Lord, that is, to bear any office in the Church, it was not forbidden,
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for that the man so borne was worse then others but that the people might know,
for that the man so born was Worse then Others but that the people might know,
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how greatly God abhorred whoredome, and this was but a iudiciall constitution appertaining to the Iewes.
how greatly God abhorred whoredom, and this was but a judicial constitution appertaining to the Iewes.
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And in that Iphtah so borne, was yet set in authoritie ouer the people, (which thing God forbad) we must know, that hee made not that law to himselfe,
And in that Iphtah so born, was yet Set in Authority over the people, (which thing God forbade) we must know, that he made not that law to himself,
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but for the Iewes, that it should not be lawfull for them to preferre any such,
but for the Iewes, that it should not be lawful for them to prefer any such,
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but as for himselfe, who hath authoritie to call him into question for that which hee doth.
but as for himself, who hath Authority to call him into question for that which he does.
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Now for instruction, we see here by this that Iphtah was begotten of an harlot, that the law of God (forbidding that there should bee any whore in Israel) was not obeyed,
Now for instruction, we see Here by this that Iphtah was begotten of an harlot, that the law of God (forbidding that there should be any whore in Israel) was not obeyed,
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euen as before wee haue heard of Gedeon his concubine:
even as before we have herd of Gideon his concubine:
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whereby we see, how little Gods law is, and hath been regarded in all ages of many,
whereby we see, how little God's law is, and hath been regarded in all ages of many,
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whether this one law, or what other of his soeuer wee vnderstand it of.
whither this one law, or what other of his soever we understand it of.
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As for this, of and against whoredome, that it was neuer more common then in this age, woful experience proues it to be too true,
As for this, of and against whoredom, that it was never more Common then in this age, woeful experience Proves it to be too true,
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so that there want now no such offenders more then in former times:
so that there want now no such offenders more then in former times:
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I may truly say, in number they farre exceed them, as if the antiquitie of corrupt example in this kinde, were enough to license men to continue it still.
I may truly say, in number they Far exceed them, as if the antiquity of corrupt Exampl in this kind, were enough to license men to continue it still.
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And so it is in all other kindes of sinne, verifying to the full the Apostles prophecie to Timothy, that in the latter daies shall come perilous times:
And so it is in all other Kinds of sin, verifying to the full the Apostles prophecy to Timothy, that in the latter days shall come perilous times:
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for men shall be louers of themselues, couetous, proud, boasters, and infected with diuers other sinnes.
for men shall be lovers of themselves, covetous, proud, boaster's, and infected with diverse other Sins.
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And for this cause commeth the wrath of God vpon the children of disobedience:
And for this cause comes the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience:
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and no marueile that wee haue many plagues, seeing God is not obeyed almost in any thing.
and no marvel that we have many plagues, seeing God is not obeyed almost in any thing.
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And so may euery one particularly say to himselfe, as he is most obedient, so shall his blessing be.
And so may every one particularly say to himself, as he is most obedient, so shall his blessing be.
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And as this sin in any man had been bad enough, so in Gilead a great man,
And as this since in any man had been bad enough, so in Gilead a great man,
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as being vnfit thereby for other employment.
as being unfit thereby for other employment.
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then that euery great man is bold to dispense with it, he growes to thinke it but a scare-crow,
then that every great man is bold to dispense with it, he grows to think it but a scarecrow,
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and saith boldly (as the strumpet in the Prouerbs) Tush, tis but a trick of truth.
and Says boldly (as the strumpet in the Proverbs) Tush, this but a trick of truth.
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But for such tricks of youth the Lord in wrath destroyed 24. thousand of Israel.
But for such tricks of youth the Lord in wrath destroyed 24. thousand of Israel.
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Yea when the great enemie of the Church Balaam being frustrate of his cursed attempt against Israel, (for they are cursed who can finde in their heart to curse Gods people) sought how to bring an equiualent plague vpon the Congregation, he could inuent no more fit and mischieuous a plot,
Yea when the great enemy of the Church balaam being frustrate of his cursed attempt against Israel, (for they Are cursed who can find in their heart to curse God's people) sought how to bring an equivalent plague upon the Congregation, he could invent no more fit and mischievous a plot,
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then to intice them to vncleannesse with the Moabitish women, and to Idolatrie with their heathenish gods.
then to entice them to uncleanness with the Moabitish women, and to Idolatry with their Heathenish God's.
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Therefore how great a iudgement of God hangs ouer this land for the lust of the eye, (a maine branch whereof is filthines) and the vnlimitted lust of all sorts, (especially in places of darknesse) wee can more easily coniecture,
Therefore how great a judgement of God hangs over this land for the lust of the eye, (a main branch whereof is filthiness) and the unlimited lust of all sorts, (especially in places of darkness) we can more Easily conjecture,
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then perswade them that are guiltie, to redresse it.
then persuade them that Are guilty, to redress it.
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Oh it is lamentable that such spots of our assemblies are suffered boldly to spit in the face of modestie,
O it is lamentable that such spots of our assemblies Are suffered boldly to spit in the face of modesty,
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and to hold vp their heads aloft, as hauing the better end of the staffe, I meane greater aduantage against their accusers (commonly) then they against them.
and to hold up their Heads aloft, as having the better end of the staff, I mean greater advantage against their accusers (commonly) then they against them.
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How should this moue vs to sue to the Lord, that such should be noted and shamed for inordinate persons, that the rest may blanke and feare by their example,
How should this move us to sue to the Lord, that such should be noted and shamed for inordinate Persons, that the rest may blank and Fear by their Exampl,
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and so the anger of the Lord be staied, as once it was by the zeale of Phiniees, for the Lords cause, thrusting thorow Zimri and Cozbi for their shamefull abomination.
and so the anger of the Lord be stayed, as once it was by the zeal of Phiniees, for the lords cause, thrusting thorough Zimri and Cozbi for their shameful abomination.
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So should the word preached be more forcible, when the transgressors should see the price of their boldnes;
So should the word preached be more forcible, when the transgressors should see the price of their boldness;
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and so should the law of the Magistrate take better effect, and not become ridiculous.
and so should the law of the Magistrate take better Effect, and not become ridiculous.
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And so should not we feare that plague which Iehu denounceth vpon Iehoram (saying, What peace?) seeing the abominations and whoredomes of thy mother Iezabel are still in great number.
And so should not we Fear that plague which Iehu Denounceth upon Jehoram (saying, What peace?) seeing the abominations and whoredoms of thy mother Jezebel Are still in great number.
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Of which I say the lesse, because I haue noted it as the fruite of all sinne as well as this, in the former parts of this booke.
Of which I say the less, Because I have noted it as the fruit of all sin as well as this, in the former parts of this book.
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Onely I say, if the vngodly sort will not take the Lords bridle to restraine their flesh from this lewd course, (for adulteries,
Only I say, if the ungodly sort will not take the lords bridle to restrain their Flesh from this lewd course, (for adulteries,
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as our Sauiour notes, are the breakings out of the filthie heart, euen as the sores and scabs of the body are the fruites of a corrupted blood) then let the people of God learne this dutie,
as our Saviour notes, Are the breakings out of the filthy heart, even as the sores and scabs of the body Are the fruits of a corrupted blood) then let the people of God Learn this duty,
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euen to possesse their vessels in holinesse, to keepe themselues vnspotted and pure, and to preserue their bodies and spirits in chastnes,
even to possess their vessels in holiness, to keep themselves unspotted and pure, and to preserve their bodies and spirits in chasteness,
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except they wil make of the temple of the holy Ghost, a stie of vncleane and loathsome lust, fit to driue the spirit of God away.
except they will make of the temple of the holy Ghost, a sty of unclean and loathsome lust, fit to driven the Spirit of God away.
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And otherwise the Lord shall set a marke vpon them, worse then the brand of a theese,
And otherwise the Lord shall Set a mark upon them, Worse then the brand of a these,
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euen a marke of infamie, which I dare not promise that repentance it selfe shall quite wash off,
even a mark of infamy, which I Dare not promise that Repentance it self shall quite wash off,
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while they liue, but that the staine shall still continue. For this sinne is of a scarlet dye, as Dauid speakes, Psal. 51.
while they live, but that the stain shall still continue. For this sin is of a scarlet die, as David speaks, Psalm 51.
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Now to end this verse, by that it is said that Iphtah was a valiant man, we must know that in those times of warre, courage and valiantnes was a gift much set by and of good vse.
Now to end this verse, by that it is said that Iphtah was a valiant man, we must know that in those times of war, courage and valiantness was a gift much Set by and of good use.
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So that though he had a blemish vpon him in that he was the sonne of an harlot, (which was not his sinne) yet the Lord couered it (as I may say) with this excellent gift of fortitude, that made him much desired.
So that though he had a blemish upon him in that he was the son of an harlot, (which was not his sin) yet the Lord covered it (as I may say) with this excellent gift of fortitude, that made him much desired.
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It was a crosse to him (all may see) that hee was thus abased,
It was a cross to him (all may see) that he was thus abased,
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and yet if he had not been vnder that, or some other such chastizement, it had been like he should haue been a worse man, and in greater danger.
and yet if he had not been under that, or Some other such chastisement, it had been like he should have been a Worse man, and in greater danger.
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For such blemishes in the body, are occasions through Gods worke, to turne the minde to better matters,
For such blemishes in the body, Are occasions through God's work, to turn the mind to better matters,
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and to bring it in loue with them, and to hold from the partie greater troubles thereby.
and to bring it in love with them, and to hold from the party greater Troubles thereby.
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As we reade of Mephibosheth, Ionathans young sonne, that he being lame on his feete, could not resist Dauid, as Ishbosheth his vncle did, (to his great toyle and little preuailing) but liued peaceably in the Kings fauour and fed at his table:
As we read of Mephibosheth, Ionathans young son, that he being lame on his feet, could not resist David, as Ishbosheth his uncle did, (to his great toil and little prevailing) but lived peaceably in the Kings favour and fed At his table:
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and how could he haue been in better state? whereas if he had enioyed his limmes at libertie, it is hard to say whether hee would not haue been stirring,
and how could he have been in better state? whereas if he had enjoyed his limbs At liberty, it is hard to say whither he would not have been stirring,
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and taking part with Ishbosheth to his owne ouerthrow:
and taking part with Ishbosheth to his own overthrow:
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which had bin very like to haue befalne him, whē Abner forsook him, if he had not bin preuented by violent death.
which had been very like to have befallen him, when Abner forsook him, if he had not been prevented by violent death.
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Thus doth the Lord (as Paul speaks) clothe the more vnseemly parts with most honour.
Thus does the Lord (as Paul speaks) cloth the more unseemly parts with most honour.
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And in our experience many worthie men for their excellent parts (both in Church and Commonwealth) haue yet had their deformities.
And in our experience many worthy men for their excellent parts (both in Church and Commonwealth) have yet had their deformities.
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One among the rest of late and godly memory, Master Perkins that worthy instrument, being lame of his hand, testified often, that his defect was the occasion of his training vp to learning:
One among the rest of late and godly memory, Master Perkins that worthy Instrument, being lame of his hand, testified often, that his defect was the occasion of his training up to learning:
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Wherein Gods admirable prouidence appeared, in making him lame, that his blemish might be an occasion of doing good to the Church.
Wherein God's admirable providence appeared, in making him lame, that his blemish might be an occasion of doing good to the Church.
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Indeed the common speech is, that Nature noteth some men, for their sinister and notorious qualities: (by how much the rather all such had need pray much and vse good meanes to rectifie and perfect their inner man,
Indeed the Common speech is, that Nature notes Some men, for their sinister and notorious qualities: (by how much the rather all such had need pray much and use good means to rectify and perfect their inner man,
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and purge out their corruption, lest this imputation be iustly cast vpon them) but wee must know that God hath a further stroke then Nature,
and purge out their corruption, lest this imputation be justly cast upon them) but we must know that God hath a further stroke then Nature,
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and laieth his hand vpon many, that hee might be glorified by them, and shew his workes on them,
and Layeth his hand upon many, that he might be glorified by them, and show his works on them,
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as (in a sense somewhat diuers) our Sauiour speakes of the blind man, Ioh. 9 So that such as are notable for their grace and gifts, as the other are notorious.
as (in a sense somewhat diverse) our Saviour speaks of the blind man, John 9 So that such as Are notable for their grace and Gifts, as the other Are notorious.
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Naturally we pitie such as are deafe, lame, blinde, and we doe well, (for it is the part of a cursed Cham to deride such) but the Lord oft turnes pitie into admiration,
Naturally we pity such as Are deaf, lame, blind, and we do well, (for it is the part of a cursed Cham to deride such) but the Lord oft turns pity into admiration,
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yea and condemnes by such, the shamefull vnthankfulnes of them who haue no bodily blemishes, but inwardly are tainted with all that naught is.
yea and condemns by such, the shameful unthankfulness of them who have no bodily blemishes, but inwardly Are tainted with all that nought is.
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God had done his part (to vse the phrase) one way to Absolon, who had not a wemme from top to toe,
God had done his part (to use the phrase) one Way to Absalom, who had not a wemme from top to toe,
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but who had a more disguised soule then that faire bodie carried within it? Euen as we see, the compleatnes of many a mans person, drawes by degrees to the halter:
but who had a more disguised soul then that fair body carried within it? Eve as we see, the completeness of many a men person, draws by Degrees to the halter:
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many a womans beautie makes her a strumpet.
many a woman's beauty makes her a strumpet.
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Whether then of the two is more to be desired, a copper ring with a precious Iewell set in it,
Whither then of the two is more to be desired, a copper ring with a precious Jewel Set in it,
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or a golden with a common peble?
or a golden with a Common pebble?
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While many children haue their parents liuing with them, (who are their glorie) how bold, sawcie,
While many children have their Parents living with them, (who Are their glory) how bold, saucy,
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and lewdly disposed are they, so that they were better vnborne.
and lewdly disposed Are they, so that they were better unborn.
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And other in the meane while, being depriued of their parents, which chastizement is nothing vnferiour to a blemish or scarre;
And other in the mean while, being deprived of their Parents, which chastisement is nothing vnferiour to a blemish or scar;
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how haue they been driuen to liue vnder good gouernment, and in good order?
how have they been driven to live under good government, and in good order?
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For vse hereof, let vs not wonder, though the Lord mixe troubles with blessings, and (as I may say) blemishes with beauties, wants with perfections.
For use hereof, let us not wonder, though the Lord mix Troubles with blessings, and (as I may say) blemishes with beauty's, Wants with perfections.
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Paul lifted vp to the third heauen, was not so safe as being buffeted.Paul lifted up to the third heaven, was not so safe as being buffeted.
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A little abasement may preuent the greatest of all, yea I say, that some chastizement laid vpon vs by the Lord, doth keepe vs oft times from perishing in the world,
A little abasement may prevent the greatest of all, yea I say, that Some chastisement laid upon us by the Lord, does keep us oft times from perishing in the world,
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and so sicknesse and pouertie doe take heart from sinning, whereas health and wealth imbolden thereto.
and so sickness and poverty do take heart from sinning, whereas health and wealth embolden thereto.
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Therefore if thine affliction come from the Lord, (I meane when no apparent cause of thy drawing it on thy selfe can be seene,
Therefore if thine affliction come from the Lord, (I mean when no apparent cause of thy drawing it on thy self can be seen,
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and so as thou sufferest not for euill dealing) waite for some speciall good to come thereby vnto thee,
and so as thou sufferest not for evil dealing) wait for Some special good to come thereby unto thee,
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and to that end, labour to make vse of it.
and to that end, labour to make use of it.
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And if it bee an hindering of thy bodily commoditie by losse, disease, paine, and such like, looke that it be to the benefit of thy soule,
And if it be an hindering of thy bodily commodity by loss, disease, pain, and such like, look that it be to the benefit of thy soul,
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and that thou haue a rich and large supplie that way, for so the Lord is wont to deale with his:
and that thou have a rich and large supply that Way, for so the Lord is wont to deal with his:
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and that to the end they may see cause to say as Dauid did, it is good for vs that we haue been afflicted.
and that to the end they may see cause to say as David did, it is good for us that we have been afflicted.
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It was sometime the speech of a vertuous and religious gentlewoman, well exercised in Gods nurture, that if there had falne to her any hard trouble,
It was sometime the speech of a virtuous and religious gentlewoman, well exercised in God's nurture, that if there had fallen to her any hard trouble,
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and heauy crosse, (as there did many) she did confidently looke for some great blessing more then ordinarie, which was for the most part some addition of new grace,
and heavy cross, (as there did many) she did confidently look for Some great blessing more then ordinary, which was for the most part Some addition of new grace,
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or a quickning of the old.
or a quickening of the old.
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And Saint Paul saith the same in other words, that as God sendeth our afflictions for our good,
And Saint Paul Says the same in other words, that as God sends our afflictions for our good,
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euen so we should looke for them to be to vs;
even so we should look for them to be to us;
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which if we did they should not be so vnwelcome to vs as now they be,
which if we did they should not be so unwelcome to us as now they be,
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nor so discontentedly borne and gone vnder, as commonly and for the most part they are.
nor so discontentedly born and gone under, as commonly and for the most part they Are.
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For the blemish of his bastardie, wee heard how his brethren thrust him out, which was an vniust and cruell dealing with him.
For the blemish of his bastardy, we herd how his brothers thrust him out, which was an unjust and cruel dealing with him.
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For what had hee done? and as for their fathers shame which they raised therby, they ought to haue couered it,
For what had he done? and as for their Father's shame which they raised thereby, they ought to have covered it,
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as they had bin able, rather then to haue reuiued it.
as they had been able, rather then to have revived it.
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And who seeth not that the sonne for his part had sorrow enough in that he was so branded with disgrace for it,
And who sees not that the son for his part had sorrow enough in that he was so branded with disgrace for it,
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so that there was smal cause that his brethren should adde more affliction vnto it.
so that there was small cause that his brothers should add more affliction unto it.
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By the shamefull fact of them, here we are taught to beware that wee doe not despise any in their affliction, being base, meane and contemptible for the same commonly in the world,
By the shameful fact of them, Here we Are taught to beware that we do not despise any in their affliction, being base, mean and contemptible for the same commonly in the world,
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and especially if there bee any good parts and gifts of God in them, whereby they may bee like to bee profitable to Church or Common-wealth.
and especially if there be any good parts and Gifts of God in them, whereby they may be like to be profitable to Church or Commonwealth.
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Yea and without respect of this also, for because Christ died for them and they are our brethren.
Yea and without respect of this also, for Because christ died for them and they Are our brothers.
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For we are taught of God how to carrie our selues toward thē, though the wicked will be taught by nothing.
For we Are taught of God how to carry our selves towards them, though the wicked will be taught by nothing.
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We learne in the Psalme, that he is happie that iudgeth wisely of the afflicted, and that wee should pitie them, and mourne with them that mourne.
We Learn in the Psalm, that he is happy that Judgeth wisely of the afflicted, and that we should pity them, and mourn with them that mourn.
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And in such cases it were our wisedome to put the case, and suppose;
And in such cases it were our Wisdom to put the case, and suppose;
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what if such affliction and abasement were cast vpon our selues, would we not desire to be pitied and regarded? And besides this, we haue learned, that iudgement shall be to the hard hearted and mercilesse, and that without mercie.
what if such affliction and abasement were cast upon our selves, would we not desire to be pitied and regarded? And beside this, we have learned, that judgement shall be to the hard hearted and merciless, and that without mercy.
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And therefore to adde sorrow to their bands, who are alreadie wrapped deeply therein, as it is a great sinne,
And Therefore to add sorrow to their bans, who Are already wrapped deeply therein, as it is a great sin,
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so it threatens to the committers, that they shall not goe vnpunished, but receiue the like measure themselues at Gods hands for their so doing.
so it threatens to the committers, that they shall not go unpunished, but receive the like measure themselves At God's hands for their so doing.
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And sometime they suffer the like disgrace and harme at their hands to whom they offered the iniurie.
And sometime they suffer the like disgrace and harm At their hands to whom they offered the injury.
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For when God lifteth vp their heads out of aduersitie, whom they haue abused and done the wrong vnto, (though they thought that they being once downe, should no more get vp againe and recouer) they take stomacke and reuenge the iniury that was done them much more eagerly.
For when God lifts up their Heads out of adversity, whom they have abused and done the wrong unto, (though they Thought that they being once down, should no more get up again and recover) they take stomach and revenge the injury that was done them much more eagerly.
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As Ioseph might haue done to his brethren, (their owne consciences being witnesses, when he was aduanced) for their vnnaturall dealing with him in his meane estate,
As Ioseph might have done to his brothers, (their own Consciences being Witnesses, when he was advanced) for their unnatural dealing with him in his mean estate,
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and would most certainly haue done so indeed, if the feare of God had not staied him.
and would most Certainly have done so indeed, if the Fear of God had not stayed him.
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But although there were no feare of any such reuenge to come by pitilesse dealing with others;
But although there were no Fear of any such revenge to come by pitiless dealing with Others;
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yet this were enough to disswade a true Christian from it, yea and from any hard measure offering to any brother liuing by him, how meane soeuer;
yet this were enough to dissuade a true Christian from it, yea and from any hard measure offering to any brother living by him, how mean soever;
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that (beside other inconueniences) by so doing, hee should bring himselfe into an hard conceit with him,
that (beside other inconveniences) by so doing, he should bring himself into an hard conceit with him,
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and so hee should neuer after bee able to doe him good by counsell and good instruction, exhortation,
and so he should never After be able to do him good by counsel and good instruction, exhortation,
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or comfort, as the other should stand in need of it.
or Comfort, as the other should stand in need of it.
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And that hope no seruant of God should lose, (especially the Minister, it being so precious a thing to helpe saue a soule) to wit, to harden the heart of the meanest against him by vnchristian handling of him, that he should therefore refuse to take any good by him afterward.
And that hope no servant of God should loose, (especially the Minister, it being so precious a thing to help save a soul) to wit, to harden the heart of the Meanest against him by unchristian handling of him, that he should Therefore refuse to take any good by him afterwards.
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And yet I do not for all this, say, that we must tolerate and winke at any in their sinnes and euils.
And yet I do not for all this, say, that we must tolerate and wink At any in their Sins and evils.
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In great persons sometimes crueltie and wrong is shrouded vnder the name of policy.
In great Persons sometime cruelty and wrong is shrouded under the name of policy.
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it is enough for him that he is from his place, and euen that alone makes him sad in heart.
it is enough for him that he is from his place, and even that alone makes him sad in heart.
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For when as (according to the rule of their master Machiauel) they seeke to bring vnder and discredit their corriuals and men of equall worthinesse,
For when as (according to the Rule of their master Machiavel) they seek to bring under and discredit their corrivals and men of equal worthiness,
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or it may be (better then themselues) they practise this principle, When he is going, downe with him;
or it may be (better then themselves) they practise this principle, When he is going, down with him;
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if he rise vp after he be sunke, if he be comming vp the hill againe whence he is fallen, sinke him againe, thrust him backward, tread vpon him, that hee get vp no more.
if he rise up After he be sunk, if he be coming up the hill again whence he is fallen, sink him again, thrust him backward, tread upon him, that he get up no more.
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Thus dealt Daniels aduersaries in the Court of Darius: Thus dealt the enemies of Dauid in Sauls Court.
Thus dealt Daniel's Adversaries in the Court of Darius: Thus dealt the enemies of David in Saul's Court.
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And there be many petie and lower kinds of this iniurie among inferiours:
And there be many petie and lower Kinds of this injury among inferiors:
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as when the heire of the deceased or intestate partie (hauing the stroke in his hand) defraudeth both mother and brethren of their inheritance and portion, dominering ouer them,
as when the heir of the deceased or intestate party (having the stroke in his hand) defraudeth both mother and brothers of their inheritance and portion, domineering over them,
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and driuing them to vnequall conditions, or else to endlesse and bootlesse suites.
and driving them to unequal conditions, or Else to endless and bootless suits.
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So the like may be said, when men mocke others euen for their affliction, (which secretly vpbraideth them of it selfe) as crookednes, blindnes, &c. of which more (God willing) shall bee said hereafter in his due place.
So the like may be said, when men mock Others even for their affliction, (which secretly upbraideth them of it self) as crookedness, blindness, etc. of which more (God willing) shall be said hereafter in his due place.
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In the meane time, let these consider the reward of mocking such, in the example of those Bethelites, 2. King. 2. (being but children) and of those Philistims how they smarted, that made Sampson their may-game (and yet but Heathens) what shall be the portion of Christians,
In the mean time, let these Consider the reward of mocking such, in the Exampl of those Bethelites, 2. King. 2. (being but children) and of those philistines how they smarted, that made Sampson their may-game (and yet but heathens) what shall be the portion of Christians,
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and men of discretion then thinke we?
and men of discretion then think we?
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The law had dealt seuerely against Iphtah, thrusting him out of the publique place of worship:
The law had dealt severely against Iphtah, thrusting him out of the public place of worship:
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But these thought that not enough, except they draue him also out of the number of the people of God amōg Meshec and Kedar, I meane Infidels.
But these Thought that not enough, except they drove him also out of the number of the people of God among Meshech and Kedar, I mean Infidels.
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Let Dauid speake what a bitter punishment this is:
Let David speak what a bitter punishment this is:
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who saith to Saul, Cursed be they who haue cast me out from the inheritāce of the Lord.
who Says to Saul, Cursed be they who have cast me out from the inheritance of the Lord.
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To returne therfore, woe be to him that curseth the innocent: but double woe to him that addeth affliction to the Lords affliction.
To return Therefore, woe be to him that Curseth the innocent: but double woe to him that adds affliction to the lords affliction.
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If Ishmael were cursed for mocking Izhak: doubly accursed were those Babylonians, who seeing Ierusalems ruine, cried, Downe with it, downe with it, race it to the ground.
If Ishmael were cursed for mocking Isaac: doubly accursed were those Babylonians, who seeing Ierusalems ruin, cried, Down with it, down with it, raze it to the ground.
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As hailestones vpon the ripe eares of corne are vnseasonable:
As hailstones upon the ripe ears of corn Are unseasonable:
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and as the putting out of that mans eye who hath but one, that so he may be vtterly blinde, is cruell:
and as the putting out of that men eye who hath but one, that so he may be utterly blind, is cruel:
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so is the adding of sorrow to the heauie hearted. This caused the Lord to make this law to the Iewes: Grieue not the stranger:
so is the adding of sorrow to the heavy hearted. This caused the Lord to make this law to the Iewes: Grieve not the stranger:
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Let the rule of the Apostle conclude this: Reioyce with them that reioyce, and weepe with them that weepe:
Let the Rule of the Apostle conclude this: Rejoice with them that rejoice, and weep with them that weep:
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remembring thy selfe, and doing as thou wouldest haue others do to thee.
remembering thy self, and doing as thou Wouldst have Others do to thee.
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For who seeing his neighbours house on fire in one place, wil take some of the brands and set it on fire in other places that it may be quite destroyed?
For who seeing his neighbours house on fire in one place, will take Some of the brands and Set it on fire in other places that it may be quite destroyed?
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Now followeth the third verse, wherein wee see, that by his brethrens hard dealing with him, he was faine to flie whither he could for shelter,
Now follows the third verse, wherein we see, that by his Brothers' hard dealing with him, he was feign to fly whither he could for shelter,
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euen thither among strangers, where he might haue miscaried altogether, if God had not greatly regarded him.
even thither among Strangers, where he might have miscarried altogether, if God had not greatly regarded him.
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Whereby wee may see, that the iniurie and oppression of some causeth the innocent to vndergoe much hardnesse.
Whereby we may see, that the injury and oppression of Some Causes the innocent to undergo much hardness.
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A thing that may long enough be complained of, before any one of many so offending, will amend it.
A thing that may long enough be complained of, before any one of many so offending, will amend it.
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Great cries and complaints are heard euery where of the inferiours and vnderlings, what wrong and hard measure is offered them by the mightie,
Great cries and complaints Are herd every where of the inferiors and underlings, what wrong and hard measure is offered them by the mighty,
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or such as haue power ouer them, as pitilesse Land-lords, and such as haue men at aduantage, who when they are put to their shifts for money, make them take it vp on conditions that vndoe them, with such exactions as they were as good flea the skinne from their bodies.
or such as have power over them, as pitiless Landlords, and such as have men At advantage, who when they Are put to their shifts for money, make them take it up on conditions that undo them, with such exactions as they were as good flay the skin from their bodies.
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So vngodly parents, who labouring to raise some one of their children, and casting off the rest, compell them to seeke their fortunes (as they prophanely speake) and driue them to extremities.
So ungodly Parents, who labouring to raise Some one of their children, and casting off the rest, compel them to seek their fortune's (as they profanely speak) and driven them to extremities.
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Also stepfathers and mothers, and cruell masters and dames, may be reckoned here among many doers of iniury,
Also stepfathers and mother's, and cruel Masters and dams, may be reckoned Here among many doers of injury,
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for I can giue but two or three instances among many, lest I should bee tedious;
for I can give but two or three instances among many, lest I should be tedious;
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let the rest in other kinds be considered by these.
let the rest in other Kinds be considered by these.
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These with cruell dealing, as depriuing them of necessaries, and laying heauy burthens vpon them, cause the poore orphans and vnderlings to runne away,
These with cruel dealing, as depriving them of necessaries, and laying heavy burdens upon them, cause the poor orphans and underlings to run away,
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as Esau did Iacob, and being shiftlesse, to starue or miscarrie.
as Esau did Iacob, and being shiftless, to starve or miscarry.
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And euen such is the dealing of the rest, who are cruell and void of mercie. Let them take warning:
And even such is the dealing of the rest, who Are cruel and void of mercy. Let them take warning:
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for if the poore and oppressed crie in the eares of the Lord, they shall bee heard,
for if the poor and oppressed cry in the ears of the Lord, they shall be herd,
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and shall pay to the full, for the iniury which they haue offered. I would be loth to do the least wrong;
and shall pay to the full, for the injury which they have offered. I would be loath to do the least wrong;
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for God will make it come against him that shal be bold thus to prouoke him,
for God will make it come against him that shall be bold thus to provoke him,
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and grieue his neighbour, when it shall sting as a Serpent, and be deadly vnwelcome.
and grieve his neighbour, when it shall sting as a Serpent, and be deadly unwelcome.
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It were a wise part for a man to iudge of his sinne, as he iudgeth of the many dangerous effects that follow vpon it.
It were a wise part for a man to judge of his sin, as he Judgeth of the many dangerous effects that follow upon it.
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But who seeth it an absurd vnseemely thing in the wealthy, to play the Lords and controllers ouer the baser and poorer sort? Not being content to make them their drudges and slaues to doe their meanest workes:
But who sees it an absurd unseemly thing in the wealthy, to play the lords and controllers over the baser and Poorer sort? Not being content to make them their drudges and slaves to do their Meanest works:
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but both in word and deed taking liberty to vsurpe ouer them, as if they had been only made for them to crow ouer? Sometimes rating them with reproches, nick-names, vpbraiding them by their pouerty, (which is to despise their maker) other whiles making a pray of them,
but both in word and deed taking liberty to usurp over them, as if they had been only made for them to crow over? Sometime rating them with Reproaches, nicknames, upbraiding them by their poverty, (which is to despise their maker) other while making a prey of them,
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and racking them for the poore commodities they buy, whereas yet for their worke, they will driue them to the lowest wages that may be,
and racking them for the poor commodities they buy, whereas yet for their work, they will driven them to the lowest wages that may be,
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as hard as times are, and all things deare and chargeable, which the poore standeth in need.
as hard as times Are, and all things deer and chargeable, which the poor Stands in need.
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But now when the worme troden vpon, turneth againe, and draweth out the onely weapon it hath, the tongue I meane, to reuile and raile most disdainefully vpon the rich,
But now when the worm trodden upon, turns again, and draws out the only weapon it hath, the tongue I mean, to revile and rail most disdainfully upon the rich,
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for their misfortunes and oppression, then I say euery wealthy person can say, this is odious. And so it is indeed:
for their misfortunes and oppression, then I say every wealthy person can say, this is odious. And so it is indeed:
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but was not their dealing as bad which prouoked them? They doe badly, but by them God will teach the wealthy how to consider wiselie of the estate of the poore.
but was not their dealing as bad which provoked them? They do badly, but by them God will teach the wealthy how to Consider wisely of the estate of the poor.
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Therefore when men being exasperate, turne to shifting, euery man can speake against them:
Therefore when men being exasperate, turn to shifting, every man can speak against them:
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but who considers the greatnesse of their sinne who vrge them? The law of necessitie (we know) is hard to vndergoe.
but who considers the greatness of their sin who urge them? The law of necessity (we know) is hard to undergo.
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And when these shifters turne vpon their oppressors, not only with tongue, but with hand also, reioycing in stealing and purloyning from them, doe not then all crie out and complaine of the dammage they sustained? And yet their stealing was caused by the others robbery:
And when these shifters turn upon their Oppressors's, not only with tongue, but with hand also, rejoicing in stealing and purloining from them, do not then all cry out and complain of the damage they sustained? And yet their stealing was caused by the Others robbery:
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onely the one being a rich theefe stole openly, the other for feare in secret:
only the one being a rich thief stole openly, the other for Fear in secret:
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and defends himselfe by this, That he hath but robbed him, that first stole from himselfe.
and defends himself by this, That he hath but robbed him, that First stole from himself.
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Indeed it is Gods mercy, that (oppression of the poore being so rise, as who seeth not that all the gripings wherewith one rich person oppresseth another, are in the vpshot wrecked vpon the poorest, who can worst make his part good?) that there is so little harme done in this kind:
Indeed it is God's mercy, that (oppression of the poor being so rise, as who sees not that all the gripings wherewith one rich person Oppresses Another, Are in the upshot wrecked upon the Poorest, who can worst make his part good?) that there is so little harm done in this kind:
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and in great part the cause is in the good gouernment ciuill which restraineth such.
and in great part the cause is in the good government civil which restraineth such.
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But if we should reade or heare of the disorders of other places (wanting setled order and execution of law) it would amaze vs,
But if we should read or hear of the disorders of other places (wanting settled order and execution of law) it would amaze us,
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and teach vs to practise that equitie and moderation of mind towards our inferiors, which might preuent such ill measure at their hands,
and teach us to practise that equity and moderation of mind towards our inferiors, which might prevent such ill measure At their hands,
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or rather Gods hand who will reuenge it.
or rather God's hand who will revenge it.
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For all this hardnesse that Iphtah sustained at their hands, yet this is worth the noting, that God prouided for him in a strange countrie, where he was able to maintaine diuers that resorted to him,
For all this hardness that Iphtah sustained At their hands, yet this is worth the noting, that God provided for him in a strange country, where he was able to maintain diverse that resorted to him,
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and to frame them to fight against the enemies of God.
and to frame them to fight against the enemies of God.
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And thus the Scripture is verified, that when father and mother forsake, the Lord taketh vp.
And thus the Scripture is verified, that when father and mother forsake, the Lord Takes up.
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As he dealt with Ioseph, Hester, Mordecay, and many others.
As he dealt with Ioseph, Esther, Mordecai, and many Others.
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And this protection of his, if it reached only to the maintaining of such needy and distressed persons in their bodily necessities,
And this protection of his, if it reached only to the maintaining of such needy and distressed Persons in their bodily necessities,
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and temporary sorrowes, it were much:
and temporary sorrows, it were much:
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but to bring them also into fauour with himselfe, that in so wicked a world they may bee weaned from the defilements of it,
but to bring them also into favour with himself, that in so wicked a world they may be weaned from the defilements of it,
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and that in better sort then many thousands, who haue father and mother to bring them vp, this is no lesse then admirable.
and that in better sort then many thousands, who have father and mother to bring them up, this is no less then admirable.
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Oh therefore what madnesse is there in them, and how are they to be pitied, who in the multiplicitie of dangers and miseries that swarme euery where, cling not nor cleaue neerevnder Gods wing, where only safetie is to be found and enioyed? And yet where they seeke it any other way, they haue got that which will not stand by them,
O Therefore what madness is there in them, and how Are they to be pitied, who in the Multiplicity of dangers and misery's that swarm every where, cling not nor cleave neerevnder God's wing, where only safety is to be found and enjoyed? And yet where they seek it any other Way, they have god that which will not stand by them,
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if they get any thing, and yet their account is to come.
if they get any thing, and yet their account is to come.
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Now although this be a priueledge of the faithfull, onely to haue God their prouider for,
Now although this be a privilege of the faithful, only to have God their provider for,
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and vpholder, yet euery hang-by catcheth the speech by the end, and saith, I hope God will prouide for me aswell as he hath done, &c. Wheras yet,
and upholder, yet every hangby Catches the speech by the end, and Says, I hope God will provide for me aswell as he hath done, etc. Whereas yet,
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neither haue they any faith to beleeue it, nor grace to beare their crosse, when they fall into any vnlooked for extremitie:
neither have they any faith to believe it, nor grace to bear their cross, when they fallen into any unlooked for extremity:
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no, nor yet applie themselues vnto any such meanes (as through Gods blessing) may giue hope of sufficiencie.
no, nor yet apply themselves unto any such means (as through God's blessing) may give hope of sufficiency.
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How can a man shift and vse bad courses to maintaine himselfe, and yet (in truth) say, he beleeues God will prouide? For first he beleeues no further then he sees how he can bring his desire to passe, (which is not faith) and (which is worse) he vses vnlawfull meanes,
How can a man shift and use bad courses to maintain himself, and yet (in truth) say, he believes God will provide? For First he believes no further then he sees how he can bring his desire to pass, (which is not faith) and (which is Worse) he uses unlawful means,
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whereas God makes no promise, but to the obeyer of his commandement, but curseth wicked practizes. Iphtah here was prouided for:
whereas God makes no promise, but to the obeyer of his Commandment, but Curseth wicked practises. Iphtah Here was provided for:
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and this he doth for the triall and comfort of his, and contrary to and against the expectation and desire of their enemies,
and this he does for the trial and Comfort of his, and contrary to and against the expectation and desire of their enemies,
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But how? First, God gaue him a gift of valour aboue others, and then taught him how to set his gift on worke to good purpose,
But how? First, God gave him a gift of valour above Others, and then taught him how to Set his gift on work to good purpose,
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and so (beleeuing that God would not be wanting) he obtained the fruit of his labour.
and so (believing that God would not be wanting) he obtained the fruit of his labour.
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Now this is not the course which all such take, as yet with great confidence will professe.
Now this is not the course which all such take, as yet with great confidence will profess.
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They doubt not, but God will feede them, hauing giuen them a mouth, and clothe them, hauing giuen them a body,
They doubt not, but God will feed them, having given them a Mouth, and cloth them, having given them a body,
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yea and saue them too, seeing bee hath made them.
yea and save them too, seeing bee hath made them.
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These hopes are blind hopes, neither is faith the parent of them, nor contentation and thanks the fruite of them,
These hope's Are blind hope's, neither is faith the parent of them, nor contentation and thanks the fruit of them,
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when they enioy their desires, much lesse patience and depending vpon God, when they are frustrate, as often they are.
when they enjoy their Desires, much less patience and depending upon God, when they Are frustrate, as often they Are.
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In this verse a further thing then wee haue yet heard, is laid out.
In this verse a further thing then we have yet herd, is laid out.
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For by Gods prouidence, Iphtah had set these men that resorted to him, who were needie, hee had, I say, set them against the Ammonites,
For by God's providence, Iphtah had Set these men that resorted to him, who were needy, he had, I say, Set them against the Ammonites,
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and they carried away from them what they could get.
and they carried away from them what they could get.
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And in the meane while, they warring against Israel, and namely Gilead, a great and wealthie citie, the Princes of Gilead had agreed among themselues with the people, that hee who first began warre with the Ammonites, should be their Captaine and guide to rule ouer them.
And in the mean while, they warring against Israel, and namely Gilead, a great and wealthy City, the Princes of Gilead had agreed among themselves with the people, that he who First began war with the Ammonites, should be their Captain and guide to Rule over them.
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And thus it came to passe, that they sent for him, I meane Iphtah, to intertaine him for their Captaine, whom before they had cast out from among them as hath been said.
And thus it Come to pass, that they sent for him, I mean Iphtah, to entertain him for their Captain, whom before they had cast out from among them as hath been said.
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Now here in the end of the third verse, where it is said, that hee vsed the seruice of certaine wandering fellowes, who (it appeares) had no dwelling place constant,
Now Here in the end of the third verse, where it is said, that he used the service of certain wandering Fellows, who (it appears) had no Dwelling place constant,
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and set them on worke against Gods enemies, (for how could they haue been better employed?) as Dauid also did:
and Set them on work against God's enemies, (for how could they have been better employed?) as David also did:
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we learne that such as are idle, needy and without imployment, should ▪ brought by the wisdome and godly care of men,
we Learn that such as Are idle, needy and without employment, should ▪ brought by the Wisdom and godly care of men,
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as the Magistrate 〈 … 〉, and ranged within compasse, vnto some worke profitable, and to the maintaining of themselues,
as the Magistrate 〈 … 〉, and ranged within compass, unto Some work profitable, and to the maintaining of themselves,
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and putting them out of their idle course. For such vagrant persons waite but to doe mischiefe.
and putting them out of their idle course. For such vagrant Persons wait but to do mischief.
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So then, these are neither to be cast off altogether for their bad qualities, (but pitied and relieued in their misery) nor yet too much nourished and harboured in houses or townes,
So then, these Are neither to be cast off altogether for their bad qualities, (but pitied and relieved in their misery) nor yet too much nourished and Harboured in houses or Towns,
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as here he did to Iphtahs comfort, and to the crossing of them of Gilead, raise this warre.
as Here he did to Iphtahs Comfort, and to the crossing of them of Gilead, raise this war.
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but (by them that are religious, and make conscience themselues of spending their time) whether Gentlemen (who entertaine many into their houses that are shiftlesse when they are out of office) or others,
but (by them that Are religious, and make conscience themselves of spending their time) whither Gentlemen (who entertain many into their houses that Are shiftless when they Are out of office) or Others,
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and their gift that is in any of them, as of wit, courage, or skill, &c. is to be wisely directed to the fittest and most profitable obiect,
and their gift that is in any of them, as of wit, courage, or skill, etc. is to be wisely directed to the Fittest and most profitable Object,
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lest it breake out to outrage, being not gouerned.
lest it break out to outrage, being not governed.
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And this being done be times? labour and exercise (by habit and vse) will be more welcome then idlenes, besides the cutting off of much sinne, both against God and man.
And this being done be times? labour and exercise (by habit and use) will be more welcome then idleness, beside the cutting off of much sin, both against God and man.
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Whereas for the want of this prouident care, wee see that many growing vp to mans estate, in the practise of leaudnesse and licentiousnesse, waxe impudent and incorrigible, filling the Church with noysome example and offence,
Whereas for the want of this provident care, we see that many growing up to men estate, in the practice of leaudnesse and licentiousness, wax impudent and incorrigible, filling the Church with noisome Exampl and offence,
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and the Common-wealth with theft and beggery.
and the Commonwealth with theft and beggary.
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But I will not repeate that which I haue said of this before, chap. 9. 3. Much good hath been done of late yeeres to diminish the number of such, and to cut them off from a rogueish life, by enioyning them to labor:
But I will not repeat that which I have said of this before, chap. 9. 3. Much good hath been done of late Years to diminish the number of such, and to Cut them off from a rogueish life, by enjoining them to labour:
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and if it were not crossed, I meane this good order, by the foolish pity of some, who incourage them to continue this begging and idle life, by giuing reliefe to them, rather then to the needy that dwell by them;
and if it were not crossed, I mean this good order, by the foolish pity of Some, who encourage them to continue this begging and idle life, by giving relief to them, rather then to the needy that dwell by them;
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much more good might yet be enioyed thereby.
much more good might yet be enjoyed thereby.
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And further, they who take such into their seruice, or being able, ought so to doe,
And further, they who take such into their service, or being able, ought so to do,
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when there is cause, if they would instruct them, and rule and looke to them carefully,
when there is cause, if they would instruct them, and Rule and look to them carefully,
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as Iphtah and Dauid did, wee should not haue such disorders, and outrage in Church and Common-wealth as we haue:
as Iphtah and David did, we should not have such disorders, and outrage in Church and Commonwealth as we have:
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neither should it be such reproch as it is, to keepe such bad ones in mens houses:
neither should it be such reproach as it is, to keep such bad ones in men's houses:
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for though they are rude and bad themselues; yet by good care had ouer them, they might be brought to better order.
for though they Are rude and bade themselves; yet by good care had over them, they might be brought to better order.
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This being added, that if they will not be ruled and kept in compasse, that they be deliuered to the Magistrate,
This being added, that if they will not be ruled and kept in compass, that they be Delivered to the Magistrate,
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and committed to the house of correction.
and committed to the house of correction.
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THE SIXTIETH FOVRE SERMON ON THE ELEVENTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. Verse 4. And in processe of time the children of Ammon made warre with Israel.
THE SIXTIETH FOVRE SERMON ON THE ELEVENTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. Verse 4. And in process of time the children of Ammon made war with Israel.
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5. And when the children of Ammon fought with Israel, the Elders of Gilead went to fetch Iphtah out of the land of Tob. 6. And they said vnto Iphtah, Come and be our Captaine, that we may fight with the children of Ammon.
5. And when the children of Ammon fought with Israel, the Elders of Gilead went to fetch Iphtah out of the land of Tob. 6. And they said unto Iphtah, Come and be our Captain, that we may fight with the children of Ammon.
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7. Iphtah then answered vnto the Elders of Gilead, Did not yee hate me, and expell me out of my fathers house? How then come yee vnto me now in the time of your tribulation? 8. Then the Elders of Gilead said vnto Iphtah,
7. Iphtah then answered unto the Elders of Gilead, Did not ye hate me, and expel me out of my Father's house? How then come ye unto me now in the time of your tribulation? 8. Then the Elders of Gilead said unto Iphtah,
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Therfore we turne againe to thee now, that thou maiest goe with vs, and fight against the children of Ammon,
Therefore we turn again to thee now, that thou Mayest go with us, and fight against the children of Ammon,
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and be our Head ouer all the inhabitants of Gilead. and be our Head over all the inhabitants of Gilead.
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9. And Iphtah said vnto the Elders of Gilead, If yee bring mee home againe to fight against the children of Ammon,
9. And Iphtah said unto the Elders of Gilead, If ye bring me home again to fight against the children of Ammon,
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if the Lord giue them before me, shall I bee your head? 10. And the Elders of Gilead said vnto Iphtah, The Lord be witnesse betweene vs,
if the Lord give them before me, shall I be your head? 10. And the Elders of Gilead said unto Iphtah, The Lord be witness between us,
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if we doe not according to thy words. if we do not according to thy words.
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11. Then Iphtah went with the Elders of Gilead, and the people made him Head and Captaine ouer them:
11. Then Iphtah went with the Elders of Gilead, and the people made him Head and Captain over them:
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And Iphtah rehearsed all his words before the Lord in Mizpeh. And Iphtah rehearsed all his words before the Lord in Mizpeh.
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IN these eight verses, we see how God brought to passe by his prouidence, that the Princes of Gilead, who with Iphtahs brethren, had vniustly expelled him out of the citie, were driuen by their owne law to desire him home againe,
IN these eight Verses, we see how God brought to pass by his providence, that the Princes of Gilead, who with Iphtahs brothers, had unjustly expelled him out of the City, were driven by their own law to desire him home again,
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and to fight against the Ammonites for them;
and to fight against the Ammonites for them;
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which that they might the better effect, they goe themselues in a solemne manner to the place of his banishment,
which that they might the better Effect, they go themselves in a solemn manner to the place of his banishment,
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euen to the land of Tob, and with entreaty in all humblenesse, offer him the gouernment,
even to the land of Tob, and with entreaty in all humbleness, offer him the government,
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and chiefe command in the battell against Ammon.
and chief command in the battle against Ammon.
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Iphtah at the first casting them in the teeth with their vnkindnesse before-time, (as it was meet that such discourtesie and disgrace as they had offered him in time past should not be altogether buried in silence and be vnmentioned) requireth of them good assurance of their fidelitie,Iphtah At the First casting them in the teeth with their unkindness beforetime, (as it was meet that such discourtesy and disgrace as they had offered him in time passed should not be altogether buried in silence and be unmentioned) requires of them good assurance of their Fidis,
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because it might be doubted, that their present necessity draue them to make this offer, rather then any loue towards him.
Because it might be doubted, that their present necessity drove them to make this offer, rather then any love towards him.
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Which being tendered and granted to him accordingly;
Which being tendered and granted to him accordingly;
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he yeeldeth to their request, and went home with them, and (the Lord ordering the businesse) there he found the whole congregation readie to confirme the election of the Elders of Gilead,
he yields to their request, and went home with them, and (the Lord ordering the business) there he found the Whole congregation ready to confirm the election of the Elders of Gilead,
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as also, afterward, the Lord himselfe did:
as also, afterwards, the Lord himself did:
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and so Iphtah was made their Captaine, and proceeded to the worke whereto God had appointed him.
and so Iphtah was made their Captain, and proceeded to the work whereto God had appointed him.
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Generally this teacheth how strangely God turneth the times and state of things by his wisdome, whereby he ruleth and disposeth them:
Generally this Teaches how strangely God turns the times and state of things by his Wisdom, whereby he Ruleth and Disposeth them:
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To teach vs all that are fit to learne, to depend vpon him alone, and to haue his word for our direction, that so we need not be ashamed whatsoeuer come to passe.
To teach us all that Are fit to Learn, to depend upon him alone, and to have his word for our direction, that so we need not be ashamed whatsoever come to pass.
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Whereas if we haue followed our owne humor, either in crossing, and wronging any, as they here did Iphtah, we may be driuen to stand in need of them,
Whereas if we have followed our own humour, either in crossing, and wronging any, as they Here did Iphtah, we may be driven to stand in need of them,
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and to seeke helpe at their hands, as they did at his, which will not a little crosse vs;
and to seek help At their hands, as they did At his, which will not a little cross us;
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or if we haue reproched ourselues, by bragging and boasting, we may receiue the foile at their hands, whom we haue so abused,
or if we have reproached ourselves, by bragging and boasting, we may receive the foil At their hands, whom we have so abused,
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and so we may with shame bee made to eate our word;
and so we may with shame be made to eat our word;
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or if we haue proudly set vp our saile, or doe depend vpon vncertaine hope of future commodities,
or if we have proudly Set up our sail, or do depend upon uncertain hope of future commodities,
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and momentany preferment, wee may bee disapointed to our iust reproch, and that easily; the Lord so altering and changing things as he doth.
and momentany preferment, we may be disappointed to our just reproach, and that Easily; the Lord so altering and changing things as he does.
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And herein his daily frustrating of many mens hope, who depend vpon blind fortune, promising to themselues, that all shall be,
And herein his daily frustrating of many men's hope, who depend upon blind fortune, promising to themselves, that all shall be,
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as they wish, vtterly shutting God out from their attempt, might make vs wise.
as they wish, utterly shutting God out from their attempt, might make us wise.
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An example hereof in the King of Aram, as in many other, is to be seene:
an Exampl hereof in the King of Aram, as in many other, is to be seen:
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who oft appointed his armies secretly against the King of Israel;
who oft appointed his armies secretly against the King of Israel;
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but he was disapointed by God of his expectation, till he raged and fretted at it.
but he was disappointed by God of his expectation, till he raged and fretted At it.
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Herevpon S. Iames reprooueth his resolution of man, that hee will himselfe, and of himselfe say of these changeable things;
Hereupon S. James Reproveth his resolution of man, that he will himself, and of himself say of these changeable things;
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to morrow we will goe to such a citie and gaine, &c. when yet Salomon telleth vs, we cannot tell what one day may bring foorth.
to morrow we will go to such a City and gain, etc. when yet Solomon Telleth us, we cannot tell what one day may bring forth.
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And yet men cease not to determine what they will doe, and how they will thriue, reuenge, take their pleasure and passe the time:
And yet men cease not to determine what they will do, and how they will thrive, revenge, take their pleasure and pass the time:
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and so we reckon of, and deale about seasons, that although all know the weather altereth the price of things,
and so we reckon of, and deal about seasons, that although all know the weather altereth the price of things,
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yet wee will sell and buy our commodities before hand, when wee know not how to make good,
yet we will fell and buy our commodities before hand, when we know not how to make good,
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and performe couenants to other, or how other will to vs, no, neither are willing, if prices alter, to stand to our word:
and perform Covenants to other, or how other will to us, no, neither Are willing, if Princes altar, to stand to our word:
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which yet God doth bring to passe ofttimes, to the ioynting not of such common doings onely in smaller matters,
which yet God does bring to pass ofttimes, to the jointing not of such Common doings only in smaller matters,
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but also of the richest in their greatest affaires, and that a thousand waies according to his good pleasure.
but also of the Richest in their greatest affairs, and that a thousand ways according to his good pleasure.
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And therfore it were our wisdome to submit our selues to his prouidence in all things,
And Therefore it were our Wisdom to submit our selves to his providence in all things,
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and not to stand stiffely vpon our owne will, seeing he will breake our stomackes in spight of our hearts, by disappointing of vs,
and not to stand stiffly upon our own will, seeing he will break our stomachs in spite of our hearts, by disappointing of us,
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and except we doe so, we shall neuer be quiet.
and except we do so, we shall never be quiet.
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But to returne againe, we see that God brought this about principally for the good of his seruant Iphtah, and to worke his enlargement,
But to return again, we see that God brought this about principally for the good of his servant Iphtah, and to work his enlargement,
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though to the shame and conuiction of his aduersaries.
though to the shame and conviction of his Adversaries.
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Iphtah neither himselfe made any meanes, by messengers, writing, or suite of friends, for his returne out of banishment:Iphtah neither himself made any means, by messengers, writing, or suit of Friends, for his return out of banishment:
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neither would the Lord permit him to doe so, but prouided better for him, that he should haue a calling to it:
neither would the Lord permit him to do so, but provided better for him, that he should have a calling to it:
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for if he had returned blindly home, as a priuate exile, what great matter had it been,
for if he had returned blindly home, as a private exile, what great matter had it been,
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or how could Gods worke haue been seene in it, as now it was? But behold, the Lord will rather haue Iphtah abide sometime in distresse and basenesse, that hee may bee fetcht home with publike consent of his nation,
or how could God's work have been seen in it, as now it was? But behold, the Lord will rather have Iphtah abide sometime in distress and baseness, that he may be fetched home with public consent of his Nation,
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as Ioseph was out of prison; and that they did not so much to the gratifying of him, as themselues:
as Ioseph was out of prison; and that they did not so much to the gratifying of him, as themselves:
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the greatest persons of Gilead requesting it at his hand, and professing themselues highly beholding vnto him,
the greatest Persons of Gilead requesting it At his hand, and professing themselves highly beholding unto him,
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if hee would grace them by returning, who had disgraced him before, by casting him off.
if he would grace them by returning, who had disgraced him before, by casting him off.
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Nay, and he must not be sent for, but come for, not by friends, but by his ranckest enemies, not to his former estate of a subiect,
Nay, and he must not be sent for, but come for, not by Friends, but by his rankest enemies, not to his former estate of a Subject,
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but to be a Lord and Gouernor.
but to be a Lord and Governor.
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A carnal man hearing of this, Oh how his teeth water and his fingers itch at the successe of Iphtah, and how doth he wish he might haue his desire vpon his enemies,
A carnal man hearing of this, O how his teeth water and his fingers itch At the success of Iphtah, and how does he wish he might have his desire upon his enemies,
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and triumph ouer them as he did? But oh foole!
and triumph over them as he did? But o fool!
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this is no prerogatiue for thee to claime, it is the glorie of innocencie, the fruite of faith, of patient waiting vpon God,
this is no prerogative for thee to claim, it is the glory of innocence, the fruit of faith, of patient waiting upon God,
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and committing a mans waies to him in wel-doing.
and committing a men ways to him in welldoing.
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Such another example (lest wee should say this is alone) is Mordecai. The Lord might haue put it into the Kings mind to peruse the Chronicles and recognize Mordecaies well deseruing long before he did:
Such Another Exampl (lest we should say this is alone) is Mordecai. The Lord might have put it into the Kings mind to peruse the Chronicles and recognise Mordecaies well deserving long before he did:
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but alas, that had been an obscure fauour in comparison. God meant his worthy seruant farre better then so:
but alas, that had been an Obscure favour in comparison. God meant his worthy servant Far better then so:
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he would haue this breake out when it was most seasonable: and the season was, when his prouidence might be most manifested therby.
he would have this break out when it was most seasonable: and the season was, when his providence might be most manifested thereby.
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and honour him by putting ouer all to him, to deale wholly for vs, while wee sit still,
and honour him by putting over all to him, to deal wholly for us, while we fit still,
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Therefore when great Haman was working his ouerthrow, and al the Churches; then is the opportunitie to bring forth the record:
Therefore when great Haman was working his overthrow, and all the Churches; then is the opportunity to bring forth the record:
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that so (all vnder one) the aduersary may be defeated with shame, the Church notably deliuered from danger,
that so (all under one) the adversary may be defeated with shame, the Church notably Delivered from danger,
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and Mordecai not rescued onely, but brought forth out of trouble, with the highest honor that his rankest enemie could be forced to giue him.
and Mordecai not rescued only, but brought forth out of trouble, with the highest honour that his rankest enemy could be forced to give him.
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Come forth (ye disciples of Machiauel) and set your braines on worke in the politiquest manner ye can,
Come forth (you Disciples of Machiavel) and Set your brains on work in the politiquest manner you can,
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and see if ye can teach your nouices such a way as this, so famously to supplant your opposites,
and see if you can teach your Novices such a Way as this, so famously to supplant your opposites,
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and set vp themselues in their roome!
and Set up themselves in their room!
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ye cannot doubtlesse, or if ye could, yet ye teach them but diuelish policie to contriue it, whereby you and they haue more cause of shame and repentance, then boasting and insulting.
you cannot doubtless, or if you could, yet you teach them but devilish policy to contrive it, whereby you and they have more cause of shame and Repentance, then boasting and insulting.
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Therefore (not to digresse) now Iphtah is busie about Gods matters (neuer thinking of a reuenge of his owne priuate wrongs) and loe, the Lord is as busie about Iphtahs affaires,
Therefore (not to digress) now Iphtah is busy about God's matters (never thinking of a revenge of his own private wrongs) and lo, the Lord is as busy about Iphtahs affairs,
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and contriuing how he may bring him foorth out of his trouble.
and contriving how he may bring him forth out of his trouble.
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Is not this enough to perswade vs to make God our Factor and Aduocate to pleade for vs,
Is not this enough to persuade us to make God our Factor and Advocate to plead for us,
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and bring about our matters? yea to tie our owne hands behind vs, from putting them forth vnlawfully in our owne defence? May we not say now, there is a truth in those words, Roll thy waies,
and bring about our matters? yea to tie our own hands behind us, from putting them forth unlawfully in our own defence? May we not say now, there is a truth in those words, Roll thy ways,
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or cast thy care vpon Iehouah, and he will giue thee thy hearts desire? Did he not so to Iphtah? Euen that issue which he would haue desired and sought by reuenge,
or cast thy care upon Jehovah, and he will give thee thy hearts desire? Did he not so to Iphtah? Even that issue which he would have desired and sought by revenge,
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or euill meanes (if he had been a bad person) I meane to haue his enemies to be his pages to conduct him home as their Commander;
or evil means (if he had been a bad person) I mean to have his enemies to be his pages to conduct him home as their Commander;
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that I say obtained Iphtah, not by vsing euill meanes, but without vsing any at all.
that I say obtained Iphtah, not by using evil means, but without using any At all.
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Was not this as a man would haue it? What needed here any shifting, any stirring, any plotting? Did not God effect it without these? So when Ioseph in prison was forgotten by Pharaohs Butler to be set free,
Was not this as a man would have it? What needed Here any shifting, any stirring, any plotting? Did not God Effect it without these? So when Ioseph in prison was forgotten by Pharaohs Butler to be Set free,
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how did the Lord remember him, to bring him foorth with farre greater honour. Thus hee dealt with his, where they relye on him.
how did the Lord Remember him, to bring him forth with Far greater honour. Thus he dealt with his, where they rely on him.
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And if hee did this for Iphtah, a poore souldier, a bastard, and banished, and for Mordecai a despised stranger,
And if he did this for Iphtah, a poor soldier, a bastard, and banished, and for Mordecai a despised stranger,
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and for Ioseph a poore prisoner, as wee haue heard;
and for Ioseph a poor prisoner, as we have herd;
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will he not doe the like to vs, if we would cleaue vnto him as our alsufficient God,
will he not do the like to us, if we would cleave unto him as our All-sufficient God,
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and wholly giue vp our selues to be doers of his work, when as our Master professeth himselfe to be wholly ours,
and wholly give up our selves to be doers of his work, when as our Master Professes himself to be wholly ours,
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and to bring our matters to passe, which our selues (with much labour and more sinne) should neuer be able to compasse?
and to bring our matters to pass, which our selves (with much labour and more sin) should never be able to compass?
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We haue heard how Iphtah was repaired vnto by the chiefe of Gilead, and what a free and large offer they made to him if hee would goe with them:
We have herd how Iphtah was repaired unto by the chief of Gilead, and what a free and large offer they made to him if he would go with them:
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thus had the Lord prouided for his seruant. Now followeth his answere:
thus had the Lord provided for his servant. Now follows his answer:
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Iphtah therfore (as he might well) told the Princes of Gilead of their fault, by so good occasion and opportunitie as was offered;Iphtah Therefore (as he might well) told the Princes of Gilead of their fault, by so good occasion and opportunity as was offered;
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and how iniuriously they had dealt with him, in driuing him out from among them against all right and law:
and how injuriously they had dealt with him, in driving him out from among them against all right and law:
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and hereupon hee demanded of them how they could now in their streight seeke to him among all other? and indeed they could with no sound reason request fauour of him whom they had hated;
and hereupon he demanded of them how they could now in their straight seek to him among all other? and indeed they could with no found reason request favour of him whom they had hated;
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and as for him, hauing receiued such measure from them, how could hee trust them? And they could not denie it, which was a shame to them to remember:
and as for him, having received such measure from them, how could he trust them? And they could not deny it, which was a shame to them to Remember:
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but now they would preferre him (they said) to make him recompence, and the rather to perswade him thereof, they confessed the whole matter vnto him.
but now they would prefer him (they said) to make him recompense, and the rather to persuade him thereof, they confessed the Whole matter unto him.
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But if he had been as wilfull now they stood in neede of him, (which he saw very well) as they had been cruell and spightfull against him before;
But if he had been as wilful now they stood in need of him, (which he saw very well) as they had been cruel and spiteful against him before;
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hee would neuer haue condescended vnto them, but would haue held them on the racke.
he would never have condescended unto them, but would have held them on the rack.
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We learne here, that God doth oft make vs stand in need of their helpe whom we hate and despise.
We Learn Here, that God does oft make us stand in need of their help whom we hate and despise.
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First to the end wee may see our fault in hating them, and take shame for it, as there is cause.
First to the end we may see our fault in hating them, and take shame for it, as there is cause.
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Secondly, to ouercome enuie, which if we had not need one of another, would grow very strong.
Secondly, to overcome envy, which if we had not need one of Another, would grow very strong.
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For this cause did the Lord so dispose, that the Tribes euer needed one another, (as we see through the stories of this booke and the bookes of Samuel) that they might hold one with another against Idolaters,
For this cause did the Lord so dispose, that the Tribes ever needed one Another, (as we see through the stories of this book and the books of Samuel) that they might hold one with Another against Idolaters,
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and might not hate each the other;
and might not hate each the other;
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and in a spirituall respect, so God made the people stand in need of the Apostles, whom before they had railed vpon in the second of the Acts. And so we,
and in a spiritual respect, so God made the people stand in need of the Apostles, whom before they had railed upon in the second of the Acts. And so we,
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if we weighed it would neuer hate each the other, nor fall out as we doe too easily, one with another, considering the plunges we may be put to thereby,
if we weighed it would never hate each the other, nor fallen out as we do too Easily, one with Another, considering the plunges we may be put to thereby,
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as when we are driuen to stand in need euen of them among all other, and it is in their hand to doe vs some great hurt.
as when we Are driven to stand in need even of them among all other, and it is in their hand to do us Some great hurt.
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And yet some doe so rest in their owne sufficiencie, through the want of wise foresight of the casualties which after may befall them,
And yet Some do so rest in their own sufficiency, through the want of wise foresight of the casualties which After may befall them,
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and through the pride of heart in their present estate, that they would stand in neede of none,
and through the pride of heart in their present estate, that they would stand in need of none,
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neither be beholding vnto any, which is but a nourishing of the hardnes of their hearts,
neither be beholding unto any, which is but a nourishing of the hardness of their hearts,
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and high mindednes, that so they may further glorie in themselues:
and high Mindedness, that so they may further glory in themselves:
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and therfore such will rather offer violence to themselues, then they will vse the helpe of any such as they like not:
and Therefore such will rather offer violence to themselves, then they will use the help of any such as they like not:
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As Ahab spake of Michaiah, when he both stood in great need of his help,
As Ahab spoke of Michaiah, when he both stood in great need of his help,
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and was wished to vse it by godly Iehosaphat; No, saith he, for I hate him,
and was wished to use it by godly Jehoshaphat; No, Says he, for I hate him,
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and he doth not prophecie good for me: but it had been better for him to haue been beholding to him.
and he does not prophecy good for me: but it had been better for him to have been beholding to him.
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So that in respect of such passions, it is some restraint of nature and bridling of the corrupt heart, in him that can seeke to his enemie.
So that in respect of such passion, it is Some restraint of nature and bridling of the corrupt heart, in him that can seek to his enemy.
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And seeing God doth make vs all to stand in need one of another, why should wee not make our hearts to bow and bend, especially when it shall be also for our owne good and benefit? Although I must say, that this is not so commendable in vs,
And seeing God does make us all to stand in need one of Another, why should we not make our hearts to bow and bend, especially when it shall be also for our own good and benefit? Although I must say, that this is not so commendable in us,
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nor profitable for vs thus farre to seeke to other, when we may feare the better thereby; (for a naturall man will straine himselfe for aduantage) but when we doe it to crosse ourselues,
nor profitable for us thus Far to seek to other, when we may Fear the better thereby; (for a natural man will strain himself for advantage) but when we do it to cross ourselves,
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and our euill hearts (which rebell in vs, and would carrie vs to the contrarie) and so stoope to the ouercomming of the poyson and corruption that is in them,
and our evil hearts (which rebel in us, and would carry us to the contrary) and so stoop to the overcoming of the poison and corruption that is in them,
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and that also for conscience sake, that we may please God therein; this is a grace and worthie thing indeed.
and that also for conscience sake, that we may please God therein; this is a grace and worthy thing indeed.
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This being done, we should doe well to help one another, and perswade each other to turne away to alienate rancour and stomacke from their enemies,
This being done, we should do well to help one Another, and persuade each other to turn away to alienate rancour and stomach from their enemies,
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as Iacob hath commendably gone before vs herein to Esau, and Dauid toward Saul, and the Prophet Elisha did perswade the King of Israel to handle his enemies kindly which fell into his hands.
as Iacob hath commendably gone before us herein to Esau, and David towards Saul, and the Prophet Elisha did persuade the King of Israel to handle his enemies kindly which fell into his hands.
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But yet on the other side we must take heed as well of flattering men in their euill, as hating thē:
But yet on the other side we must take heed as well of flattering men in their evil, as hating them:
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for wee may not sinne to obtaine and get mens fauour, but beare our crosse contentedly,
for we may not sin to obtain and get men's favour, but bear our cross contentedly,
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THE NINETIE ONE SERMON ON THE XVII. CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. THE NINETIE ONE SERMON ON THE XVII. CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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if euer wee be driuen to seeke helpe of them whose sinne wee haue set outselues against;
if ever we be driven to seek help of them whose sin we have Set outselues against;
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for why wee haue done our duties, though wee receiue ill measure for our good will,
for why we have done our duties, though we receive ill measure for our good will,
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and God will make a way for vs, that al shall be well, and he will (if it be expedient) turne their hearts towards vs, for all that:
and God will make a Way for us, that all shall be well, and he will (if it be expedient) turn their hearts towards us, for all that:
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but (as was said before) let vs make none our enemies by needlesse prouoking of them,
but (as was said before) let us make none our enemies by needless provoking of them,
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but hold peace with all, (if it be possible) yea euen with them that are our enemies.
but hold peace with all, (if it be possible) yea even with them that Are our enemies.
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For how would these here haue done, if Iphtah had vsed them as they did him? Or what had become of Iehoram, 2. King. 3. if Elisha had persisted in his reiecting the motion which he made,
For how would these Here have done, if Iphtah had used them as they did him? Or what had become of Jehoram, 2. King. 3. if Elisha had persisted in his rejecting the motion which he made,
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because he and his father had scorned him and his predecessor Elija before? Therefore be wee wise,
Because he and his father had scorned him and his predecessor Elijah before? Therefore be we wise,
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for God may so order it, that (to resist proud men) euen they whom we haue prouoked in our rashnes, may be in place to doe vs much hurt,
for God may so order it, that (to resist proud men) even they whom we have provoked in our rashness, may be in place to do us much hurt,
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and that none saue the very persons whom we haue scorned, can helpe vs in our neede.
and that none save the very Persons whom we have scorned, can help us in our need.
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When Saul was newly created King, there were some iust of this humour (and therefore they are called sonnes of Belial) who defied him:
When Saul was newly created King, there were Some just of this humour (and Therefore they Are called Sons of Belial) who defied him:
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Tush, say they, what new vpstart is this? how shall such a base fellow saue vs? so that they would not acknowledge nor take him for their King.
Tush, say they, what new upstarted is this? how shall such a base fellow save us? so that they would not acknowledge nor take him for their King.
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But shortly after, how should they haue done (when Nahash came vpon them) if that despised fellow (as they accounted of him) had not holpen them? Then there was seeking to Saul: and after the victorie it was demaunded by the people, who were these that spake against Saul so despightfully, saying, Shall he raigne ouer vs? bring them foorth, and let them be slaine.
But shortly After, how should they have done (when Nahash Come upon them) if that despised fellow (as they accounted of him) had not helped them? Then there was seeking to Saul: and After the victory it was demanded by the people, who were these that spoke against Saul so despitefully, saying, Shall he Reign over us? bring them forth, and let them be slain.
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Therefore (that we may auoid this shame and imputation of folly to be in our extreames,
Therefore (that we may avoid this shame and imputation of folly to be in our extremes,
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now to abandon a man as nothing worth, and after to seeke to him, acknowledging him to be our onely helper) let vs learne this moderation towards all,
now to abandon a man as nothing worth, and After to seek to him, acknowledging him to be our only helper) let us Learn this moderation towards all,
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as neither to be burdensome to the greatest, nor yet beare a scornefull minde toward the meanest.
as neither to be burdensome to the greatest, nor yet bear a scornful mind towards the Meanest.
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If the Samaritan, and the man that fell among theeues had knowne each other before,
If the Samaritan, and the man that fell among thieves had known each other before,
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telling them, that they now comming to him in their distresse, he (as he might well) marueiled at it, they neuer hauing made agreement with him.
telling them, that they now coming to him in their distress, he (as he might well) marveled At it, they never having made agreement with him.
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And it is easie to be seene, that in all this, hee answered, as he might lawfully doe, putting away all gall and bitternes;
And it is easy to be seen, that in all this, he answered, as he might lawfully do, putting away all Gall and bitterness;
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and the one scorned to be the better for the other, is it like the one would haue loosed and relieued the other in that extremitie? Yet we may well thinke (in such a case) hee must haue been of a rare proud stomack, that would haue lien still wounded and in paine, rather then be beholding to him that was there to helpe him.
and the one scorned to be the better for the other, is it like the one would have loosed and relieved the other in that extremity? Yet we may well think (in such a case) he must have been of a rare proud stomach, that would have lain still wounded and in pain, rather then be beholding to him that was there to help him.
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And let me giue the poore a caueat, concerning this humour (for they that must depend vpon all,
And let me give the poor a caveat, Concerning this humour (for they that must depend upon all,
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yet hauing a proud heart, wish that all depended vpon them, and sometimes will vtter words to that effect) and I say this vnto them, It ill becommeth the richest:
yet having a proud heart, wish that all depended upon them, and sometime will utter words to that Effect) and I say this unto them, It ill becomes the Richest:
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and euen they may bee sure at one time or other to smart for their proud stomacks:
and even they may be sure At one time or other to smart for their proud stomachs:
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but much worse it beseemeth the poorest, who rather (as Salomon saith) should vse all entreatie.
but much Worse it beseems the Poorest, who rather (as Solomon Says) should use all entreaty.
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Let such breake their hearts, and make holy vse of Gods affliction vpon them, and submit themselues to the bearing of their burthen, that so the hearts of the wealthier be not iustly hardned against them.
Let such break their hearts, and make holy use of God's affliction upon them, and submit themselves to the bearing of their burden, that so the hearts of the wealthier be not justly hardened against them.
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Also we see here in their desiring the helpe of Iphtah, whom they had before expelled, that oft times the things which men reiect, God chuseth to doe great enterprizes by.
Also we see Here in their desiring the help of Iphtah, whom they had before expelled, that oft times the things which men reject, God chooseth to do great Enterprises by.
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Which as it was most cleerely verified in our Sauour, who being the stone which the builders refused, was made the chiefe corner stone;
Which as it was most clearly verified in our Savour, who being the stone which the Builders refused, was made the chief corner stone;
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so was it also liuely verified in the Apostles after, Paul himselfe saying of himselfe:
so was it also lively verified in the Apostles After, Paul himself saying of himself:
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For all the good he had done, and the rest, we are al made a gazing stocke to the world, to the Angels, and to men.
For all the good he had done, and the rest, we Are all made a gazing stock to the world, to the Angels, and to men.
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And so at this day, by whom doth the Lord gather his Church together, but by them that are counted the abiects of the world? or whom doth he make members of his Church,
And so At this day, by whom does the Lord gather his Church together, but by them that Are counted the abjects of the world? or whom does he make members of his Church,
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but them and those to be dearest vnto him, who are not counted meete to liue on the earth? Therefore let no faithfull seruant of God be dismaied for the discourtesies and discouragements which he shall meete with by the vnthankfull world;
but them and those to be dearest unto him, who Are not counted meet to live on the earth? Therefore let no faithful servant of God be dismayed for the discourtesies and discouragements which he shall meet with by the unthankful world;
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the Lord seeth their workes, and hath them in neuer the lesse account, but will plentifully reward them:
the Lord sees their works, and hath them in never the less account, but will plentifully reward them:
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of which point I need not say much, hauing so often handled it in this booke alreadie.
of which point I need not say much, having so often handled it in this book already.
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THE SIXTIE FIVE SERMON ON THE ELEVENTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. NOw let vs proceed with Iphtah his answere made to the Elders of Gilead:
THE SIXTIE FIVE SERMON ON THE ELEVENTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. NOw let us proceed with Iphtah his answer made to the Elders of Gilead:
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First therefore in this hee repeateth and rippeth vp their fault, which in times past they had committed against him:
First Therefore in this he repeateth and rippeth up their fault, which in times passed they had committed against him:
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for it was meete they should secure him.
for it was meet they should secure him.
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And euen so it is lawfull for vs, by so good an occasion as was offered to him by them, to doe as hee did, in a like case:
And even so it is lawful for us, by so good an occasion as was offered to him by them, to do as he did, in a like case:
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to wit, to rehearse mens great iniurying of vs, when they would make nothing of them.
to wit, to rehearse men's great injurying of us, when they would make nothing of them.
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And yet all is not necessarie to be followed and practised of vs alwaies, which Iphtah said to them here,
And yet all is not necessary to be followed and practised of us always, which Iphtah said to them Here,
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and namely his repeating of their fault, but as the partie is able and fit to beare it,
and namely his repeating of their fault, but as the party is able and fit to bear it,
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and as the weightines of the matter requireth.
and as the weightiness of the matter requires.
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But without due regard had, the ripping vp of matters and faults betwixt such as haue been at variance, is oft times a reuiuing or an increasing of strife betwixt the parties.
But without due regard had, the ripping up of matters and Faults betwixt such as have been At variance, is oft times a reviving or an increasing of strife betwixt the parties.
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But these men of Gilead seeing they were many, and their offence had bin great and apparant in excluding him,
But these men of Gilead seeing they were many, and their offence had been great and apparent in excluding him,
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therefore hee maketh mention of the iniurie which they had offered him, he hauing so good opportunitie,
Therefore he makes mention of the injury which they had offered him, he having so good opportunity,
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and doing it so meekly and kindly;
and doing it so meekly and kindly;
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and yet Gedeon did wel before in not ripping vp, but burying an iniury done to him by the men of Ephraim,
and yet Gideon did well before in not ripping up, but burying an injury done to him by the men of Ephraim,
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and passing it ouer in silence, when yet they had sore prouoked him.
and passing it over in silence, when yet they had soar provoked him.
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Therefore herein we must craue of God the spirit of wisedome to direct vs how to deale in the like cases,
Therefore herein we must crave of God the Spirit of Wisdom to Direct us how to deal in the like cases,
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and whether to repeate wrongs done vnto vs, and how farre, and when:
and whither to repeat wrongs done unto us, and how Far, and when:
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as if they be but words, and in heate and passion vttered, then to passe by them.
as if they be but words, and in heat and passion uttered, then to pass by them.
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But if it shall be found expedient to rehearse our wrongs, yet this must be resolued of by vs, to doe it without bitternes and prouoking of them who haue hurt vs:
But if it shall be found expedient to rehearse our wrongs, yet this must be resolved of by us, to do it without bitterness and provoking of them who have hurt us:
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and if we can make them see their fault, it is well: but to this end, in the affection of our loue let vs goe about it,
and if we can make them see their fault, it is well: but to this end, in the affection of our love let us go about it,
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and seeke it at their hands, but not to cast them in teeth with it, to ease and satisfie our stomackes thereby,
and seek it At their hands, but not to cast them in teeth with it, to ease and satisfy our stomachs thereby,
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and so stinging them, but earnestly desiring their good in any thing that wee say to them,
and so stinging them, but earnestly desiring their good in any thing that we say to them,
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neither denying to them (for all that mentioning of their offence) any helpe wee can yeeld to them for their benefit.
neither denying to them (for all that mentioning of their offence) any help we can yield to them for their benefit.
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And when we shall see cause to speake, let vs also take heed of harshnes and tartnes in speaking, whereby our hearts will otherwise easily be incensed,
And when we shall see cause to speak, let us also take heed of harshness and tartnes in speaking, whereby our hearts will otherwise Easily be incensed,
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and set on fire against them before we be aware.
and Set on fire against them before we be aware.
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Now in their answere to his exprobration made against them, in vers. 7. let vs in this verse note, that they doe not deny,
Now in their answer to his exprobration made against them, in vers. 7. let us in this verse note, that they do not deny,
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but confesse that they had iniured him, but indeed they shew that they (conueying it cleanly another way) are vtterly vnwilling to heare of it:
but confess that they had injured him, but indeed they show that they (conveying it cleanly Another Way) Are utterly unwilling to hear of it:
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telling him why they came to him, namely to make him their Captaine for their deliuerance, by which kindnesse offered to him, they hoped (they said) to make him amends.
telling him why they Come to him, namely to make him their Captain for their deliverance, by which kindness offered to him, they hoped (they said) to make him amends.
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Where we may learne, that it was commendable in them, and to be followed, in that they doe grant that they had faulted and iniured him.
Where we may Learn, that it was commendable in them, and to be followed, in that they do grant that they had faulted and injured him.
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So is it euer to bee done of vs:
So is it ever to be done of us:
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and contrarily, that the washing away of mens faults, (whereof they may iustly bee conuicted) by facing, lying,
and contrarily, that the washing away of men's Faults, (whereof they may justly be convicted) by facing, lying,
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or otherwise hiding, or cloaking, or extenuating them, must be carefully auoided.
or otherwise hiding, or cloaking, or extenuating them, must be carefully avoided.
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By which meanes wee doe but lay them more open before God, and as it were, put them in remembrance of them:
By which means we do but lay them more open before God, and as it were, put them in remembrance of them:
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the onely way to couer them, is by confessing and renouncing them, for to such belongs the promise of forgiuenes, which is called the true couering of them by God himselfe, Psalm. 32. For if wee haue sinned, wee ought to acknowledge it, according to the nature, qualitie and kinde thereof:
the only Way to cover them, is by confessing and renouncing them, for to such belongs the promise of forgiveness, which is called the true covering of them by God himself, Psalm. 32. For if we have sinned, we ought to acknowledge it, according to the nature, quality and kind thereof:
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whether to God or man, publikely or priuatly, yea if it be to one: according to S. Iames direction, in these words:
whither to God or man, publicly or privately, yea if it be to one: according to S. James direction, in these words:
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Acknowledge your faults one to another. And if we cannot be brought to do so, and that willingly;
Acknowledge your Faults one to Another. And if we cannot be brought to do so, and that willingly;
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much more hardly, or not at all, will we offer further resistance of, and violence to our corrupt nature, which some sinnes doe and will require.
much more hardly, or not At all, will we offer further resistance of, and violence to our corrupt nature, which Some Sins do and will require.
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And yet if we come to yeeld so farre, yet if we doe it houerly and for fashion,
And yet if we come to yield so Far, yet if we do it hourly and for fashion,
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or to get that which we seeke, by our so confessing, howsoeuer it may bee commendable before men,
or to get that which we seek, by our so confessing, howsoever it may be commendable before men,
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yet before God it is nothing worth.
yet before God it is nothing worth.
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But in that they hasted from hearing much of that matter, it being harsh in their hearing,
But in that they hasted from hearing much of that matter, it being harsh in their hearing,
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and sore against them, it bewraieth a corruption to be noted in vs which is ouer common, to wit,
and soar against them, it bewrayeth a corruption to be noted in us which is over Common, to wit,
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how vnwilling we are to haue our faults brought to light;
how unwilling we Are to have our Faults brought to Light;
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we care not how little and seldome we heare of any thing that is against our corrupt nature,
we care not how little and seldom we hear of any thing that is against our corrupt nature,
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or euill practise, against which yet we should be ready to heare the hardest, knowing that wee are not debters to the flesh,
or evil practice, against which yet we should be ready to hear the Hardest, knowing that we Are not debtors to the Flesh,
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but enemies to it, and that professed. A token (no doubt) of a filthie and hard heart, much putrified:
but enemies to it, and that professed. A token (no doubt) of a filthy and hard heart, much Putrified:
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for should we not be ready to purge out the poyson and putrifaction which will burst and kill vs?
for should we not be ready to purge out the poison and putrefaction which will burst and kill us?
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In particular, the practise of most men is like these Gileadites;
In particular, the practice of most men is like these Gileadites;
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for if they haue slandered their brother by whispering reports in corners (where they thinke they are safe enough from comming to light against them) and afterwards are charged to make them good,
for if they have slandered their brother by whispering reports in corners (where they think they Are safe enough from coming to Light against them) and afterwards Are charged to make them good,
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or take the shame thereof by eating their word, they can cunningly winde themselues out of that argument, by turning their speech to some other matter, which they thinke will better please their accuser, at least which may couer their owne lewdnesse.
or take the shame thereof by eating their word, they can cunningly wind themselves out of that argument, by turning their speech to Some other matter, which they think will better please their accuser, At least which may cover their own Lewdness.
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And if they be pressed with it, oh then (say they) let vs heare no more of that, ve speake out of season, &c. Is this honest dealing? to lay on loade of reproch vpon the innocent,
And if they be pressed with it, o then (say they) let us hear no more of that, we speak out of season, etc. Is this honest dealing? to lay on load of reproach upon the innocent,
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and to aggrauate conceits or false rumours against them, and when the truth should bee brought foorth to the sauing and preseruing of our brothers good name,
and to aggravate conceits or false rumours against them, and when the truth should be brought forth to the Saving and preserving of our Brother's good name,
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then to leaue him in the briars vnconscionably? Let Iosephs brethren condemne these, who confessed their sinne against their brother and concealed it not.
then to leave him in the briers unconscionably? Let Joseph's brothers condemn these, who confessed their sin against their brother and concealed it not.
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If it be the propertie of a seruant of God, to hunt and pursue himselfe for his inward sinne,
If it be the property of a servant of God, to hunt and pursue himself for his inward sin,
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yea though it be but one, as wee reade Dauid oft to haue done;
yea though it be but one, as we read David oft to have done;
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what ought we to doe for many, and those also manifest before men? But if men doe accuse and iudge themselues no sorer for their sinnes in priuate, aggrauating and bewailing them to God, with taking shame to themselues for the committing them,
what ought we to do for many, and those also manifest before men? But if men do accuse and judge themselves not Sorer for their Sins in private, aggravating and bewailing them to God, with taking shame to themselves for the committing them,
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then they giue testimonie thereof to men:
then they give testimony thereof to men:
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also, if they doe not more resist them aloue, then they loue to heare of them by others, it is no marueile that they be so bad as they are.
also, if they do not more resist them aloue, then they love to hear of them by Others, it is no marvel that they be so bad as they Are.
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And as it is too common to take a priuate reproofe vnkindly, nay rebelliously, and with hating him that offers it, which yet he is commanded of God to doe:
And as it is too Common to take a private reproof unkindly, nay rebelliously, and with hating him that offers it, which yet he is commanded of God to do:
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euen so in publique hearing it fareth;
even so in public hearing it fareth;
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insomuch as if some mens consciences be touched in any liuely manner, (which is an wholesome warning) yet wee see how vnwelcome it is to the most,
insomuch as if Some men's Consciences be touched in any lively manner, (which is an wholesome warning) yet we see how unwelcome it is to the most,
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and excepted against, though without the least cause of so doing, but of the contrary rather, to wit, of yeelding thankes for it.
and excepted against, though without the least cause of so doing, but of the contrary rather, to wit, of yielding thanks for it.
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The vse is, that if we cannot be willing to heare of faults, we should in no wise giue libertie to our selues,
The use is, that if we cannot be willing to hear of Faults, we should in no wise give liberty to our selves,
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vpon their bare credit, liue and maintaine their charge by borrowing, and by other mens forbearing them.
upon their bore credit, live and maintain their charge by borrowing, and by other men's forbearing them.
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nay nor by any violence bee brought to commit them. But of these points, see chap. 9. in Iothams fleeing from his brother, &c.
nay nor by any violence be brought to commit them. But of these points, see chap. 9. in Jothams fleeing from his brother, etc.
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Now out of the offer of the Elders, compared with Iphtahs speech in the ninth verse, demanding assurance thereof, (for he did indeed vrge them about it,
Now out of the offer of the Elders, compared with Iphtahs speech in the ninth verse, demanding assurance thereof, (for he did indeed urge them about it,
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as he had cause) a question may arise, how they could offer this to Iphtah to be their Iudge,
as he had cause) a question may arise, how they could offer this to Iphtah to be their Judge,
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and how he could take it with a good conscience? First, seeing they had no authoritie to offer it.
and how he could take it with a good conscience? First, seeing they had no Authority to offer it.
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Secondly, seeing he and they both had this blocke in their way, that a Bastard might not enter into the Congregation of the Lord to beare any office.
Secondly, seeing he and they both had this block in their Way, that a Bastard might not enter into the Congregation of the Lord to bear any office.
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The answer is to both questions one: that the Lord directed them thus to doe, who is bound to no law:
The answer is to both questions one: that the Lord directed them thus to do, who is bound to no law:
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and that he guided them herein, the whole story through the Chapter testifieth. The Lord excludeth such in Deuteronomy from bearing publike office:
and that he guided them herein, the Whole story through the Chapter Testifieth. The Lord excludeth such in Deuteronomy from bearing public office:
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and that to terrifie men from begetting Bastards, who are in this world reprochfull, and lie open to much miserie.
and that to terrify men from begetting Bastards, who Are in this world reproachful, and lie open to much misery.
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And yet how this forbidding that sinne preuaileth with men, this the commonnesse of the sinne,
And yet how this forbidding that sin prevaileth with men, this the commonness of the sin,
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and this prophane practise of adulterers too too much bewraieth, who thinke that by this meanes, of bringing Bastards into the world, (that is the pitie they take of them) they shall shunne the wearisome company of the wise,
and this profane practice of Adulterers too too much bewrayeth, who think that by this means, of bringing Bastards into the world, (that is the pity they take of them) they shall shun the wearisome company of the wise,
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and tediousnesse of children, with the vnwelcome annoiances that they count to accompany both. But oh monsters!
and tediousness of children, with the unwelcome annoyances that they count to accompany both. But o monsters!
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doe they thinke by auoiding the burden of the lawfull wife and children, to escape the blot of vnlawfull libertie,
do they think by avoiding the burden of the lawful wife and children, to escape the blot of unlawful liberty,
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euen reprochfull whoredomes? Doth not God set a brand both vpon them and their cursed fruit? For it is prooued by experience, that besides the discouragement which bastards are oppressed with,
even reproachful whoredoms? Does not God Set a brand both upon them and their cursed fruit? For it is proved by experience, that beside the discouragement which bastards Are oppressed with,
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as of scorne, and opprobrie in the world, (which of it selfe is enough to hold them vnder) the Lord denieth them (commonly) good education:
as of scorn, and opprobry in the world, (which of it self is enough to hold them under) the Lord Denieth them (commonly) good education:
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so that they prooue vagabonds, curseth them with a more then common indisposition and aukenesse of nature, to retaine instruction and gouernment.
so that they prove vagabonds, Curseth them with a more then Common indisposition and aukenesse of nature, to retain instruction and government.
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And lastly, there are few of them who are not tainted with vile and odious qualities, such as they deriue from their vitious and vncleane parents.
And lastly, there Are few of them who Are not tainted with vile and odious qualities, such as they derive from their vicious and unclean Parents.
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And therefore the greater is their sinne, who for all this his prohibition, most wickedly fil the world with them,
And Therefore the greater is their sin, who for all this his prohibition, most wickedly fill the world with them,
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& cause them to be brought into so great calamitie.
& cause them to be brought into so great calamity.
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and secondlie, that contention may not arise betwixt the posteritie of both parties that shal come after.
and Secondly, that contention may not arise betwixt the posterity of both parties that shall come After.
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Yet as the innocents cannot doe with it, so (God bee thanked) they are not shouldred out from the hope of saluation,
Yet as the Innocents cannot do with it, so (God be thanked) they Are not shouldered out from the hope of salvation,
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for there is no respect of persons with God, if they feare him.
for there is no respect of Persons with God, if they Fear him.
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But if they were cast off by the Lord, yet such is the vnconscionable beastlinesse of those gracelesse persons, that for their owne filthy lust they would thus endanger them,
But if they were cast off by the Lord, yet such is the unconscionable beastliness of those graceless Persons, that for their own filthy lust they would thus endanger them,
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as the loathsome practise of those vncleane Locustes, the Popish Monkes and Friers, both in this land and elsewhere hath abundantly witnessed to the world in former ages.
as the loathsome practice of those unclean Locusts, the Popish Monks and Friars, both in this land and elsewhere hath abundantly witnessed to the world in former ages.
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See more in the first verse of this Chapter.
See more in the First verse of this Chapter.
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Iphtah hauing found ill dealing at their hands before, as we haue heard, for that they were not lead by conscience and the feare of God, Iphtah having found ill dealing At their hands before, as we have herd, for that they were not led by conscience and the Fear of God,
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when they cast him out, but by partialitie, vsed crueltie against him;
when they cast him out, but by partiality, used cruelty against him;
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he did not therfore trust them vpon their word, but requireth an oath of God at their mouthes,
he did not Therefore trust them upon their word, but requires an oath of God At their mouths,
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as may be gathered by their making God a witnesse of the promise which they made vnto him,
as may be gathered by their making God a witness of the promise which they made unto him,
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and so tieth them to a sure couenanting with him: For it had not otherwise been wisely prouided for by him:
and so tieth them to a sure covenanting with him: For it had not otherwise been wisely provided for by him:
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and therefore when he went with the messengers to Mizpeh, he rehearsed these things there before the Lord, that so the promise which they made, might stand sure, God being desired to be the beholder and witnesse.
and Therefore when he went with the messengers to Mizpeh, he rehearsed these things there before the Lord, that so the promise which they made, might stand sure, God being desired to be the beholder and witness.
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And here let vs learne, that when men haue dealt vnfaithfully, and dishonestly, they haue no wrong offered them,
And Here let us Learn, that when men have dealt unfaithfully, and dishonestly, they have no wrong offered them,
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if they bee not credited as before, no, although they bee bound by bond, (whereas their bare word was taken while they went for honest men) for they haue giuen iust cause to other to suspect their credit.
if they be not credited as before, no, although they be bound by bound, (whereas their bore word was taken while they went for honest men) for they have given just cause to other to suspect their credit.
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And by this, which I say, may be noted, that one cause why men are in lesse credit now adaies, is their vnfaithfull dealing.
And by this, which I say, may be noted, that one cause why men Are in less credit now adais, is their unfaithful dealing.
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And whereas some cannot be trusted, nor borrow vpon their word or bond, but for want of credit doe goe without that which would stand them in exceeding great stead, for their vpholding and maintenance;
And whereas Some cannot be trusted, nor borrow upon their word or bound, but for want of credit do go without that which would stand them in exceeding great stead, for their upholding and maintenance;
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it is the fruit of their owne doings, and that which they haue sought by their owne vntrustinesse,
it is the fruit of their own doings, and that which they have sought by their own untrustiness,
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and breaking of their promise, whereby they haue lost their credit together with their honesty.
and breaking of their promise, whereby they have lost their credit together with their honesty.
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For in these daies many care not to deceiue, yea, and vndoe others, and therefore come to nought themselues also for the most part,
For in these days many care not to deceive, yea, and undo Others, and Therefore come to nought themselves also for the most part,
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whereas some other being faithful and conscionable;
whereas Some other being faithful and conscionable;
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And whereas it is obiected on the behalfe of these vnthrifts and deceiuers, that they must be borne withall,
And whereas it is objected on the behalf of these unthrifts and deceivers, that they must be born withal,
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though they cannot pay that which they haue borrowed: I answer;
though they cannot pay that which they have borrowed: I answer;
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Some of them see no likelihood that they can repay so much as they will seeke to borrow,
some of them see no likelihood that they can repay so much as they will seek to borrow,
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and take into their hands, of other mens goods;
and take into their hands, of other men's goods;
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which argueth little honesty, and therefore are well content to wind it from them cunningly and craftily, whereby also they impouerish some;
which argue little honesty, and Therefore Are well content to wind it from them cunningly and craftily, whereby also they impoverish Some;
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others will not diminish their occupying in the least manner, though they goe aboue their reach,
Others will not diminish their occupying in the least manner, though they go above their reach,
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nor detract from their belly and pastime to pay the owner, therby shewing that they care not how he come by his due and right,
nor detract from their belly and pastime to pay the owner, thereby showing that they care not how he come by his due and right,
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or whether he euer haue it againe or no.
or whither he ever have it again or no.
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Now while these things are thus, we may note that the beautie of religion is such,
Now while these things Are thus, we may note that the beauty of Religion is such,
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if it be planted in men soundly and indeed, as that it winnes credit to him that hath it for contrary dealing,
if it be planted in men soundly and indeed, as that it wins credit to him that hath it for contrary dealing,
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and maketh him to be approoued for his faithfulnesse, conscionablenesse and honesty: whereas he that is void of them, liueth in vtter discredit and iust reproch.
and makes him to be approved for his faithfulness, Constionableness and honesty: whereas he that is void of them, lives in utter discredit and just reproach.
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And whereas ye will say, some of them that make shew of religion, doe yet deceiue and deale vntrustily with their creditors.
And whereas you will say, Some of them that make show of Religion, do yet deceive and deal untrustily with their creditors.
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I answer, it is not the shew of religion, but the practise of it that carrieth the beauty with it that I speake of:
I answer, it is not the show of Religion, but the practice of it that Carrieth the beauty with it that I speak of:
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and if any that be taken to be religious, offend this way, know wee that it is not their religion that imboldneth them to such dealing,
and if any that be taken to be religious, offend this Way, know we that it is not their Religion that imboldneth them to such dealing,
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but that they haue so little of it.
but that they have so little of it.
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And so it is true also, that some that haue credit deseruedly, doe, for the sweetnesse of the gaine,
And so it is true also, that Some that have credit deservedly, doe, for the sweetness of the gain,
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if they take not heed, hold their due from the owners sometimes, though they may little reioyce in it.
if they take not heed, hold their endue from the owners sometime, though they may little rejoice in it.
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And let them know, that their sinne is the greater:
And let them know, that their sin is the greater:
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but yet all this notwithstanding, there are some who dare not, neither will by any meanes be brought to doe so.
but yet all this notwithstanding, there Are Some who Dare not, neither will by any means be brought to do so.
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And if ye aske me, Why then doe men take bonds of such as are of approoued honesty,
And if you ask me, Why then do men take bonds of such as Are of approved honesty,
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and haue not broken nor lost their credit; as if they were no better trusted then other common men? I answer:
and have not broken nor lost their credit; as if they were no better trusted then other Common men? I answer:
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Not because they be distrusted, but first, seeing all are mortal, and so men might lose their goods,
Not Because they be distrusted, but First, seeing all Are Mortal, and so men might loose their goods,
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if they had no securitie for them by those in whose hands they are:
if they had no security for them by those in whose hands they Are:
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And againe, seeing there are such deceiuers in the world, as would prouoke euen the honest to contention,
And again, seeing there Are such deceivers in the world, as would provoke even the honest to contention,
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if they can see any hole open, or espie any aduantage. And this rule holdeth also firme and good in religious actions before God.
if they can see any hold open, or espy any advantage. And this Rule holds also firm and good in religious actions before God.
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For as it is the honour of a Christian to continue constant in his loue to the truth,
For as it is the honour of a Christian to continue constant in his love to the truth,
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and the Church of God, the fruit whereof is a sound and good report: so if a man begin to warpe and bewray his hollownesse or treachery in either;
and the Church of God, the fruit whereof is a found and good report: so if a man begin to warp and bewray his hollowness or treachery in either;
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his staine is not easily washt out, neither can he looke for that currant estimation or reuerēce which before he had,
his stain is not Easily washed out, neither can he look for that currant estimation or Reverence which before he had,
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nor scarce obtain so much afterward as to be credited, for all his profession.
nor scarce obtain so much afterwards as to be credited, for all his profession.
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Although men will be trust their vessels with oyle or wine, while they be sound & whole,
Although men will be trust their vessels with oil or wine, while they be found & Whole,
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yet if they begin to leake and run, they will not commit any thing vnto them, which is in danger of losing.
yet if they begin to leak and run, they will not commit any thing unto them, which is in danger of losing.
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Our Sauiour asked Peter but once, Whom sayest thou that I am? and tooke his word, when he deserued no other:
Our Saviour asked Peter but once, Whom Sayest thou that I am? and took his word, when he deserved no other:
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whereas afterward hee was not satisfied with one nor two professions of his affection, Simon louest thou me? good reason, he had made a great cracke in his credit,
whereas afterwards he was not satisfied with one nor two professions of his affection, Simon love thou me? good reason, he had made a great Crac in his credit,
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and therefore he that had forsworne Christ, deserued not vpon his owne bare word and answere, to be beleeued.
and Therefore he that had forsworn christ, deserved not upon his own bore word and answer, to be believed.
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And those who haue deceiued the opinion of the Church touching their religion, by falling into error and schisme,
And those who have deceived the opinion of the Church touching their Religion, by falling into error and Schism,
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or their pietie and honesty, by grosse offences; may thanke themselues, if euer afterward the people of God haue them in a iealousic.
or their piety and honesty, by gross offences; may thank themselves, if ever afterwards the people of God have them in a iealousic.
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As we reade in the Ecclesiasticall historie, that when once the baptized partie reuolted either from his religion or good conscience, (as Miriam by her arrogancie) the Church admitted him not without serious repentance and confession of his fault.
As we read in the Ecclesiastical history, that when once the baptised party revolted either from his Religion or good conscience, (as Miriam by her arrogancy) the Church admitted him not without serious Repentance and Confessi of his fault.
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But if he slipt the second time, they practised greater seueritie towards them, enioyning them not repentance only,
But if he slipped the second time, they practised greater severity towards them, enjoining them not Repentance only,
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but (for a space of time) to remaine out of the Church as in famous.
but (for a Molle of time) to remain out of the Church as in famous.
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Yea, some euen of the reuerendest Fathers of those times, as Cyprian and others, grew to this erronious opinion, that such were not to be admitted without rebaptization,
Yea, Some even of the reverendest Father's of those times, as Cyprian and Others, grew to this erroneous opinion, that such were not to be admitted without rebaptization,
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as if their former seale had been quite puld off by their sin, I meane the seale of forgiuenesse.
as if their former seal had been quite pulled off by their since, I mean the seal of forgiveness.
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Therefore let all Christians looke to their standing: the didiuell (if it be possible) will quite ouerthrow them;
Therefore let all Christians look to their standing: the didiuell (if it be possible) will quite overthrow them;
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but if he cannot, hee will foile them, and take away the crowne of their reioycing, which is their faithfulnesse and constancie.
but if he cannot, he will foil them, and take away the crown of their rejoicing, which is their faithfulness and constancy.
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And he is an impudent person, who hauing foully dishonored God and his profession, wil hold vp his head boldly, and claime his old priuiledge.
And he is an impudent person, who having foully dishonoured God and his profession, will hold up his head boldly, and claim his old privilege.
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Doe we not see that among men, one periured, or a forger, is disabled from euer bearing any witnesse, against or for any, in publike court? And haue not all men such a one in suspition? Doth not treason taint euen the blood of the traitor,
Do we not see that among men, one perjured, or a forger, is disabled from ever bearing any witness, against or for any, in public court? And have not all men such a one in suspicion? Does not treason taint even the blood of the traitor,
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so that (euen when he is loyall) he goeth for no better? and hee who hath got a patent of restitution,
so that (even when he is loyal) he Goes for no better? and he who hath god a patent of restitution,
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or pardon for his fellonie, doth he not forfeit it by a second offence in the like kind? But of this enough.
or pardon for his felony, does he not forfeit it by a second offence in the like kind? But of this enough.
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Another thing worth the marking is this, that in as much as Iphtah went so easily from his iust quarrell that hee had against them of Gilead,
another thing worth the marking is this, that in as much as Iphtah went so Easily from his just quarrel that he had against them of Gilead,
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and had so soone done, when he had wisely told them that which concerned them to heare,
and had so soon done, when he had wisely told them that which concerned them to hear,
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and when they had assured him of that which he demanded;
and when they had assured him of that which he demanded;
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by this I say, we are taught, not to hold in our harts an iniurie against vs by any, but soone to remit an offence,
by this I say, we Are taught, not to hold in our hearts an injury against us by any, but soon to remit an offence,
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for it is an honour to passe by it.
for it is an honour to pass by it.
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He mentioneth the matter but once to them, and once requireth security, but goeth no further.
He mentioneth the matter but once to them, and once requires security, but Goes no further.
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And who seeth it not to be a great grace in any man to doe so? for therein he doth after the example of the Lord himselfe, who doth not follow things against vs hotly,
And who sees it not to be a great grace in any man to do so? for therein he does After the Exampl of the Lord himself, who does not follow things against us hotly,
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but sheweth great lenitie and kindnesse.
but shows great lenity and kindness.
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And as we should not be rigorous and cruell in our dealings, to prouoke men with our bitternes to wrath,
And as we should not be rigorous and cruel in our dealings, to provoke men with our bitterness to wrath,
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so should we make an end of controuersies, as soone and in as few words as may be, as for other causes;
so should we make an end of controversies, as soon and in as few words as may be, as for other Causes;
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so, not in the least respect for this, seeing in many words commonly there is much sinne.
so, not in the least respect for this, seeing in many words commonly there is much sin.
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Of this somewhat was said before in vers. 4. but especially looke backe into Chap. 8. verse 2.
Of this somewhat was said before in vers. 4. but especially look back into Chap. 8. verse 2.
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And further learne what hath been the religiousnesse of an oath in times past:
And further Learn what hath been the religiousness of an oath in times passed:
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to wit, such that if it were once offered and taken, there was no more question, but the controuersie was ended.
to wit, such that if it were once offered and taken, there was no more question, but the controversy was ended.
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As we see Rahab, hauing it granted her by oath of the spies, that she and her fathers house should bee saued aliue, at the destruction of Ierrico, rested satisfied.
As we see Rahab, having it granted her by oath of the spies, that she and her Father's house should be saved alive, At the destruction of Ierrico, rested satisfied.
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Therefore men must looke to what they sweare:
Therefore men must look to what they swear:
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seeing an oath is not to bee violated, vnlesse it were made for the accomplishment of euill:
seeing an oath is not to be violated, unless it were made for the accomplishment of evil:
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in which case the keeping of it were double sinne; (as Heroas was) and the least euill therein is great.
in which case the keeping of it were double sin; (as Heroas was) and the least evil therein is great.
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And as heed must be taken, how men sweare, so must they who offer the oath to other, that it be so done, that they to whom it is ministred, may be free from snare,
And as heed must be taken, how men swear, so must they who offer the oath to other, that it be so done, that they to whom it is ministered, may be free from snare,
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so that they may doe it (as the Prophet speaketh) in truth, righteousnesse and iudgement.
so that they may do it (as the Prophet speaks) in truth, righteousness and judgement.
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Therefore such as draw men by oath to fulfill their desire, and to doe things against conscience, haue the more to answer for.
Therefore such as draw men by oath to fulfil their desire, and to do things against conscience, have the more to answer for.
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Men then must not be drawne and forced thereto, to which they cannot yeeld, nor of themselues rashly sweare to doe that which they approoue not, but abhorre.
Men then must not be drawn and forced thereto, to which they cannot yield, nor of themselves rashly swear to do that which they approve not, but abhor.
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Iphtah doubted no more after the oath, but goeth after the army.Iphtah doubted no more After the oath, but Goes After the army.
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But an oath is not strong enough now adaies to hold a man fast, neither can wee safely rest in it,
But an oath is not strong enough now adais to hold a man fast, neither can we safely rest in it,
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for the deciding of controuersies, although the Lord hath taught vs otherwise.
for the deciding of controversies, although the Lord hath taught us otherwise.
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Now for the further ratifying of the couenant betwixt them, it is rehearsed before the Lord in Mizpeh by them:
Now for the further ratifying of the Covenant betwixt them, it is rehearsed before the Lord in Mizpeh by them:
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for thus the men of Gilead say, We couenant with thee before the Lord, to doe,
for thus the men of Gilead say, We Covenant with thee before the Lord, to do,
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as we say, and that he may punish vs, if we breake it.
as we say, and that he may Punish us, if we break it.
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Therefore such as are common swearers are not to be admitted to this solemne oath, either in accusation or decission of controuersies.
Therefore such as Are Common swearers Are not to be admitted to this solemn oath, either in accusation or decision of controversies.
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For (as I said) they haue lost their credit:
For (as I said) they have lost their credit:
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they haue often falsified their oathes, (for how should a common swearer auoid common periury?) and therefore that which another man vseth reuerently,
they have often falsified their Oaths, (for how should a Common swearer avoid Common perjury?) and Therefore that which Another man uses reverently,
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and with conscience, such rush vpon commonly and carelesly, through a prophane habit:
and with conscience, such rush upon commonly and carelessly, through a profane habit:
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being herein worse then Heathens, who counted not such worthie of societie, but intestabiles, as they called them, that is, such as were not to be admitted as witnesse.
being herein Worse then heathens, who counted not such worthy of society, but intestabiles, as they called them, that is, such as were not to be admitted as witness.
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And commonly such they are, who prostitute themselues for gaine to sweare falsely before the Magistrate:
And commonly such they Are, who prostitute themselves for gain to swear falsely before the Magistrate:
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of whom there are many, and some the Lord shoaleth out from among their fellowes,
of whom there Are many, and Some the Lord shoaleth out from among their Fellows,
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as notorious monsters, branding some with in famie and misery, and terrifying the consciences of other with hellish feares, if not with despaire.
as notorious monsters, branding Some with in famie and misery, and terrifying the Consciences of other with hellish fears, if not with despair.
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And a step to this sinne, is the abusing of the tongue by false asseuerations, or contestations:
And a step to this sin, is the abusing of the tongue by false asseverations, or contestations:
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as to say, Verily it is thus, or so: As sure as I am in this place it is true:
as to say, Verily it is thus, or so: As sure as I am in this place it is true:
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God knoweth I speake no more then truth:
God Knoweth I speak no more then truth:
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I take God to witnesse, &c. Whereunto commonly men ioyne deprecations with Peter, if they bee not beleeued. And yet all false.
I take God to witness, etc. Whereunto commonly men join deprecations with Peter, if they be not believed. And yet all false.
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This I say, neuer goeth alone:
This I say, never Goes alone:
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the commonlyer, the false asseuerer, will not stick, if need be, to be a false swearer also.
the commonlyer, the false asseuerer, will not stick, if need be, to be a false swearer also.
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Therfore (to shut vp) let men account of oathes as diuine bands and pledges:
Therefore (to shut up) let men account of Oaths as divine bans and pledges:
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cautions of our fidelitie and truth deposed, and left in the hands of God himselfe:
cautions of our Fidis and truth deposed, and left in the hands of God himself:
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which he that dare forfeit or breake, let him be sure, that God (to whose censure he yeeldeth himselfe) will find him out,
which he that Dare forfeit or break, let him be sure, that God (to whose censure he yields himself) will find him out,
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if not in this world, (as many are) yet hereafter, when hee shall giue him his portion in the lake that burneth with fire and brimstone for euer.
if not in this world, (as many Are) yet hereafter, when he shall give him his portion in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone for ever.
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As indeed what punishment can equall that sinne, which ouerthroweth all ciuill societie and (the sinewes thereof) religion itselfe?
As indeed what punishment can equal that sin, which Overthroweth all civil society and (the sinews thereof) Religion itself?
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THE SIXTIE SIXE SERMON ON THE ELEVENTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE SIXTIE SIXE SERMON ON THE ELEVENTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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The second part of the Chapter. Vers. 12. Then Iphtah sent messengers vnto the King of the children of Ammon, saying, What hast thou to doe with me, that thou art come against me, to fight in my land? 13. And the King of the children of Ammon answered vnto the messengers of Iphtah,
The second part of the Chapter. Vers. 12. Then Iphtah sent messengers unto the King of the children of Ammon, saying, What hast thou to do with me, that thou art come against me, to fight in my land? 13. And the King of the children of Ammon answered unto the messengers of Iphtah,
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Because Israel tooke my land when they came vp from Egypt, from Arnon vnto Iabbok, and vnto Iorden:
Because Israel took my land when they Come up from Egypt, from Arnon unto Jabbok, and unto Jordan:
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now therefore restore those lands quietly. now Therefore restore those Lands quietly.
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14. Yet Iphtah sent messengers againe vnto the children of Ammon, 15. And said vnto him, Thus saith Iphtah, Israel tooke not the land of Moab,
14. Yet Iphtah sent messengers again unto the children of Ammon, 15. And said unto him, Thus Says Iphtah, Israel took not the land of Moab,
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nor the land of the children of Ammon. nor the land of the children of Ammon.
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16. But when Israel came vp from Egypt, and walked through the wildernesse vnto the red Sea, then they came to Kadesh.
16. But when Israel Come up from Egypt, and walked through the Wilderness unto the read Sea, then they Come to Kadesh.
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18. Then they went through the wildernesse, and compassed the land of Edom, and the land of Moab,
18. Then they went through the Wilderness, and compassed the land of Edom, and the land of Moab,
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and came by the East side of the land of Moab, and pitched on the other side of Arnon,
and Come by the East side of the land of Moab, and pitched on the other side of Arnon,
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and came not within the coast of Moab; for Arnon was the border of Moab. 19. Also Israel sent messengers vnto Sihō King of the Amorites, the King of Heshbon,
and Come not within the coast of Moab; for Arnon was the border of Moab. 19. Also Israel sent messengers unto Sihon King of the amorites, the King of Heshbon,
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and Israel said vnto him, Let vs passe we pray thee, by thy land, vnto our place. and Israel said unto him, Let us pass we pray thee, by thy land, unto our place.
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as many of vs would bee stirred against him that would challenge a few acres of our possession:
as many of us would be stirred against him that would challenge a few acres of our possession:
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20. But Sihon consented not to Israel, that hee should goe through his coast: but Sihon gathered all his people together, and pitched in Iahaz, and fought with Israel.
20. But Sihon consented not to Israel, that he should go through his coast: but Sihon gathered all his people together, and pitched in Iahaz, and fought with Israel.
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21. And the Lord God of Israel gaue Sihon and all his folke into the hands of Israel, and they smote them:
21. And the Lord God of Israel gave Sihon and all his folk into the hands of Israel, and they smote them:
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so Israel possessed all the land of the Ammorites, the inhabitants of that countrie. so Israel possessed all the land of the Amorites, the inhabitants of that country.
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22. And they possessed all the coasts of the Amorites, from Arnon vnto Iabbok, and from the wildernesse euen vnto Iorden.
22. And they possessed all the coasts of the amorites, from Arnon unto Jabbok, and from the Wilderness even unto Jordan.
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23. Now therefore the Lord God of Israel hath cast out the Amorites before his people Israel, and shouldest thou possesse it? 24. Wouldest not thou possesse that which Chemosh thy god giueth thee to possesse? so whomsoeuer the Lord our God driueth out before vs, them will we possesse.
23. Now Therefore the Lord God of Israel hath cast out the amorites before his people Israel, and Shouldst thou possess it? 24. Wouldst not thou possess that which Chemosh thy god gives thee to possess? so whomsoever the Lord our God Driveth out before us, them will we possess.
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25. And art thou now farre better then Balak the sonne of Zippor, King of Moab? did he not striue with Israel,
25. And art thou now Far better then Balak the son of Zippor, King of Moab? did he not strive with Israel,
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and fight against them? 26. When Israel dwelt in Heshbon, and in her townes,
and fight against them? 26. When Israel dwelled in Heshbon, and in her Towns,
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and in Aroer, and in her townes, and in all the Cities that are by the coasts of Arnon three hundred yeere? Why did ye not then recouer them in that space? 27. Wherefore I haue not offended thee;
and in Aroer, and in her Towns, and in all the Cities that Are by the coasts of Arnon three hundred year? Why did you not then recover them in that Molle? 27. Wherefore I have not offended thee;
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but thou doest me wrong, to warre against me.
but thou dost me wrong, to war against me.
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The Lord the Iudge, be Iudge this day, betweene the children of Israel and the children of Ammon. The Lord the Judge, be Judge this day, between the children of Israel and the children of Ammon.
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28. Howbeit the King of the children of Ammon, hearkned not vnto the words of Iphtah, which he had sent him.
28. Howbeit the King of the children of Ammon, hearkened not unto the words of Iphtah, which he had sent him.
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IPhtah being now stablished their Captaine and Guide, as wee haue heard, it is shewed in the verses now read, IPhtah being now established their Captain and Guide, as we have herd, it is showed in the Verses now read,
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how hee went to worke against the Ammonites, and that was in this manner.
how he went to work against the Ammonites, and that was in this manner.
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First, hee sendeth messengers to the King of Ammon, with reasons to appease him, if it may be,
First, he sends messengers to the King of Ammon, with Reasons to appease him, if it may be,
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and hold him from warre, but he hearkens to none.
and hold him from war, but he hearkens to none.
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His quarrell was for land, which Israel had now enioyed full 400. yeeres, and yet the King of Ammon claimeth it,
His quarrel was for land, which Israel had now enjoyed full 400. Years, and yet the King of Ammon claimeth it,
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and being denied it, now maketh warre with them for it. Now more particularly let vs heare their reasoning about the matter:
and being denied it, now makes war with them for it. Now more particularly let us hear their reasoning about the matter:
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the which to auoid tediousnesse, I will not at large set downe first, but lay it out in the verses, as they be in order.
the which to avoid tediousness, I will not At large Set down First, but lay it out in the Verses, as they be in order.
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In these two verses, Iphtah demands of the King of Ammon by his messengers, why he made warre against him,
In these two Verses, Iphtah demands of the King of Ammon by his messengers, why he made war against him,
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what doe I say? nay, against him that contendeth about a twelue penny matter with vs;
what do I say? nay, against him that contendeth about a twelue penny matter with us;
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and what iniurie hee had offered him, why he should doe so. The King of Ammon answered him, that Israel had taken away part of his land,
and what injury he had offered him, why he should do so. The King of Ammon answered him, that Israel had taken away part of his land,
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when they came out of Egypt, and this he required to bee safely deliuered, and restored peaceably to him,
when they Come out of Egypt, and this he required to be safely Delivered, and restored peaceably to him,
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and hee would depart from molesting his countrie, but otherwise he would not. Of these in their order.
and he would depart from molesting his country, but otherwise he would not. Of these in their order.
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First here let vs consider Iphtahs dealing, who before hee goes to warre, debateth and enquireth about the matter, to see if by this meanes the enemy might be appeased:
First Here let us Consider Iphtahs dealing, who before he Goes to war, debates and enquireth about the matter, to see if by this means the enemy might be appeased:
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in a word he vseth the best meanes he could deuise to keepe peace:
in a word he uses the best means he could devise to keep peace:
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which ought to be obserued as a rule, that so we should do before the attempting of warre with nation, or suite with any person. According to the generall rules:
which ought to be observed as a Rule, that so we should do before the attempting of war with Nation, or suit with any person. According to the general rules:
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As much as in you lieth haue peace with all, and againe, Ensew peace and follow it,
As much as in you lies have peace with all, and again, Ensue peace and follow it,
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though it flee from you, (for it is a pretious treasure.) So in this particular especially:
though it flee from you, (for it is a precious treasure.) So in this particular especially:
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We know how carefully we labour, to preserue a member of our body before we will cut it off.
We know how carefully we labour, to preserve a member of our body before we will Cut it off.
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So much more we should deale in this case, to preserue many bodies of men and persons rather then commit them to the hazzard of warre, (as making no more account of the liues of Christian men,
So much more we should deal in this case, to preserve many bodies of men and Persons rather then commit them to the hazard of war, (as making no more account of the lives of Christian men,
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then of dogges, oxen, or sheepe, or to suffer ciuill and priuat enuy, contention and strife, to the losing of many soules.
then of Dogs, oxen, or sheep, or to suffer civil and private envy, contention and strife, to the losing of many Souls.
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And so did the ten Tribes deale with their brethren on the other side Iorden, that is, they did preuent and stay much that might haue risen, and blood-shedding.
And so did the ten Tribes deal with their brothers on the other side Jordan, that is, they did prevent and stay much that might have risen, and bloodshedding.
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For when after their departure from them, they heard they had committed a grieuous trespasse against the Lord,
For when After their departure from them, they herd they had committed a grievous trespass against the Lord,
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for the which they thought they had iust cause to make warre with them: yet did they not follow their owne mindes, nor giue full credit to the report,
for the which they Thought they had just cause to make war with them: yet did they not follow their own minds, nor give full credit to the report,
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but did first wisely send vnto them to know the certaintie, and thereby they were satisfied.
but did First wisely send unto them to know the certainty, and thereby they were satisfied.
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But I doubt not of the easie consenting to this part of iustice, as being a point disputed and agreed vpon by Heathens and their practise in their warres,
But I doubt not of the easy consenting to this part of Justice, as being a point disputed and agreed upon by heathens and their practice in their wars,
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as also your Moralists, whose position it is:
as also your Moralists, whose position it is:
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That an honest warre, is to be preferred to an vnequall or hurtfull peace, and no otherwise.
That an honest war, is to be preferred to an unequal or hurtful peace, and no otherwise.
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To leaue this therefore and to come neerer to our selues, the same rule is to be kept in priuate controuersies betwixt men, that law be not attempted, till all other meanes be first vsed:
To leave this Therefore and to come nearer to our selves, the same Rule is to be kept in private controversies betwixt men, that law be not attempted, till all other means be First used:
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and a great sinne it is among Christians, to runne by and by to law, and to the suing one of another, as too many vse to doe, hotly, rashly,
and a great sin it is among Christians, to run by and by to law, and to the suing one of Another, as too many use to do, hotly, rashly,
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and wilfully, though themselues sustaine most hurt by it, who doe so, as being authors of the contention, and suite.
and wilfully, though themselves sustain most hurt by it, who do so, as being Authors of the contention, and suit.
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Likewise the same may be said of offenders in other kindes, who if they haue been lead away by leaud counsell or companie,
Likewise the same may be said of offenders in other Kinds, who if they have been led away by lewd counsel or company,
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and yet relent for it afterward, and take admonition against it willingly, they are to be vsed more fauourably (so farre as by the law they may be forborne:) euen as the stiffenecked and sawcie,
and yet relent for it afterwards, and take admonition against it willingly, they Are to be used more favourably (so Far as by the law they may be forborn:) even as the Stiffnecked and saucy,
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and bold defenders of their sinne are sharply to be dealt with, lest they grow past recouerie,
and bold defenders of their sin Are sharply to be dealt with, lest they grow passed recovery,
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and doe as the waters, euen ouerflow all places where they come.
and do as the waters, even overflow all places where they come.
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Some controuersies shall (no doubt) alwaies arise betweene man and man, touching things, the equitie whereof is vnknowne,
some controversies shall (no doubt) always arise between man and man, touching things, the equity whereof is unknown,
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and vncertaine it shall be whose the right is.
and uncertain it shall be whose the right is.
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But if contentions proceeding from manifest wrong, or from vngrounded surmises, were at the first taken vp,
But if contentions proceeding from manifest wrong, or from ungrounded surmises, were At the First taken up,
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and cut off, (in which commonly most rashnes, heate and distemper is bewrayed) yea if trifling quarrels were troden vnder foote;
and Cut off, (in which commonly most rashness, heat and distemper is bewrayed) yea if trifling quarrels were trodden under foot;
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then neither should men haue so many needlesse ianglings, and those which are serious and could not bee auoided, should more indifferently be handled and decided, either priuatly or (with peaceable consent of both parties) by trauerse of law.
then neither should men have so many needless janglings, and those which Are serious and could not be avoided, should more indifferently be handled and decided, either privately or (with peaceable consent of both parties) by traverse of law.
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Yea I say, if themselues could not hit vpon agreement, they would yeeld to the discretion and loue of such as might compound their differences:
Yea I say, if themselves could not hit upon agreement, they would yield to the discretion and love of such as might compound their differences:
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rather then multiplie one sinne vpon another, as fiercenes of words to the gall of their stomacks,
rather then multiply one sin upon Another, as fierceness of words to the Gall of their stomachs,
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and other actuall pursuite each of other to both the former; shewing themselues vnappeaseable and inexorable.
and other actual pursuit each of other to both the former; showing themselves unappeasable and inexorable.
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It is the pride, bitternes and enuie of the heart, rather then the weightinesse of the cause, which oft prouokes men to the heate and stomacke which they vtter and bewray (all may see) in their iarrings each against other.
It is the pride, bitterness and envy of the heart, rather then the weightiness of the cause, which oft provokes men to the heat and stomach which they utter and bewray (all may see) in their jarrings each against other.
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And therefore they are so farre from Iphtah his practise, that they reioyce they haue any pretence of debate and suite against their neighbour:
And Therefore they Are so Far from Iphtah his practice, that they rejoice they have any pretence of debate and suit against their neighbour:
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and follow it in such eager and odious manner, that all may see they sue not because they haue cause,
and follow it in such eager and odious manner, that all may see they sue not Because they have cause,
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but are glad they haue any occasion (such a delight they haue therein) that they might fall to suite.
but Are glad they have any occasion (such a delight they have therein) that they might fallen to suit.
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The claime of a whole Tribes inheritance, did not so stirre Iphtah to wrath against this vsurper,
The claim of a Whole Tribes inheritance, did not so stir Iphtah to wrath against this usurper,
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and yet wee should exceed them, that goe many degrees before Iphtah in the meanes of knowledge and acquaintance with Gods will in particuler duties,
and yet we should exceed them, that go many Degrees before Iphtah in the means of knowledge and acquaintance with God's will in particular duties,
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if we did well consider it. Let such doings be heard of among Heathens:
if we did well Consider it. Let such doings be herd of among heathens:
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as for Christians, if one partie will not heare of his dutie, let the other giue him ouer,
as for Christians, if one party will not hear of his duty, let the other give him over,
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and let him contend (if he will needs) with his owne shadow. Doubtlesse in many contentions, if either party were wise, the others folly should soone appeare,
and let him contend (if he will needs) with his own shadow. Doubtless in many contentions, if either party were wise, the Others folly should soon appear,
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and the contention which growes past recouerie should cease, and be at an end.
and the contention which grows passed recovery should cease, and be At an end.
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And further Iphtah, by asking what wrong he had done him, that he came to warre against him, giueth all to vnderstand,
And further Iphtah, by asking what wrong he had done him, that he Come to war against him, gives all to understand,
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how absurd and odious a thing it is, to doe wrong and deale hardly with them who haue done no iniurie to vs:
how absurd and odious a thing it is, to do wrong and deal hardly with them who have done no injury to us:
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and therefore hee saith, If I haue done wrong, good reason it is that I should satisfie the challenge, &c. For if that be foolishnes when wee doe but meddle with a matter that belongeth not vnto vs,
and Therefore he Says, If I have done wrong, good reason it is that I should satisfy the challenge, etc. For if that be foolishness when we do but meddle with a matter that belongeth not unto us,
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and with the which we haue nothing to doe; yea though wee meane no euill thereby, if that (I say) be folly;
and with the which we have nothing to do; yea though we mean no evil thereby, if that (I say) be folly;
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and as Salomon saith, all one as if a man plucked a curst dogge by the eare:
and as Solomon Says, all one as if a man plucked a cursed dog by the ear:
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then to hurt any willingly, and to bee cruell and iniurious to him, that would liue in peace by vs, is an high degree of iniquitie.
then to hurt any willingly, and to be cruel and injurious to him, that would live in peace by us, is an high degree of iniquity.
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And if we ought to sustaine a double iniurie, rather then to offer to reuenge one,
And if we ought to sustain a double injury, rather then to offer to revenge one,
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how great a sinne is it to doe wrong, or hurt any man, wee not being prouoked by him? It is abomination;
how great a sin is it to do wrong, or hurt any man, we not being provoked by him? It is abomination;
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euen as it is to let the guiltie goe free, and yet many make no conscience hereof.
even as it is to let the guilty go free, and yet many make no conscience hereof.
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But I haue spoken of this point in chap. 8. in Gedeons protestation to Zeba and Zalmunna and in other places.
But I have spoken of this point in chap. 8. in Gedeons protestation to Zeba and Zalmunna and in other places.
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The King of the Ammonites sends him word, that Israel had taken away part of his land,
The King of the Ammonites sends him word, that Israel had taken away part of his land,
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when they went out of Egypt toward the land of Canaan, and therefore he made warre with them.
when they went out of Egypt towards the land of Canaan, and Therefore he made war with them.
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But how true this was, ye may see in Deuteronomy, where the Lord speaketh thus to the children of Israel, when they should passe by them:
But how true this was, you may see in Deuteronomy, where the Lord speaks thus to the children of Israel, when they should pass by them:
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Thou shalt not lay siege against the children of Ammon, neither make warre against them, for I will not giue the land of the children of Ammon into thy hands.
Thou shalt not lay siege against the children of Ammon, neither make war against them, for I will not give the land of the children of Ammon into thy hands.
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And in the 37. verse, Moses tels them, they obeyed the Lord therein, saying: Vnto the land of the children of Ammon thou camest not:
And in the 37. verse, Moses tells them, they obeyed the Lord therein, saying: Unto the land of the children of Ammon thou camest not:
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So we see, that whereas it is manifest, that the Lord suffered not Israel to meddle with Ammon;
So we see, that whereas it is manifest, that the Lord suffered not Israel to meddle with Ammon;
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yet the King answers boldly, they did.
yet the King answers boldly, they did.
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This teacheth that such are to be found, who neither meane well & simply, neither care what they say:
This Teaches that such Are to be found, who neither mean well & simply, neither care what they say:
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but as their hearts are full of falsehood and deceit, so their mouthes are full of lying.
but as their hearts Are full of falsehood and deceit, so their mouths Are full of lying.
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The Lord himselfe had said, the people of Israel should not, neither did they meddle with the Ammonites, as the forementioned scripture testifieth;
The Lord himself had said, the people of Israel should not, neither did they meddle with the Ammonites, as the forementioned scripture Testifieth;
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yet their King boldly and vntruly auoucheth, that they tooke his land and enioyed it as their owne.
yet their King boldly and untruly avoucheth, that they took his land and enjoyed it as their own.
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The which, who should not be ready to beleeue, being so boldly auouched, and that by a King? Euen so, many care not what lyes they coyne,
The which, who should not be ready to believe, being so boldly avouched, and that by a King? Eve so, many care not what lies they coin,
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nor how shamelesly they lay claime to other mens goods, and how boldly and impudently they set against the truth in many other dealings.
nor how shamelessly they lay claim to other men's goods, and how boldly and impudently they Set against the truth in many other dealings.
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And this they doe either for their commoditie, as this King did;
And this they do either for their commodity, as this King did;
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or for their credit, and to set a colour on their doings, as the old Prophet of Beth:
or for their credit, and to Set a colour on their doings, as the old Prophet of Beth:
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I did by lying, and Gehazi also when hee had gotten the tallents of Naaman: or for both respects together,
I did by lying, and Gehazi also when he had got the Talents of Naaman: or for both respects together,
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as Anantas and Saphira; and Saul also: See his answere 1. Sam. 15. Let the credit of such be with vs thereafter.
as Ananias and Sapphira; and Saul also: See his answer 1. Sam. 15. Let the credit of such be with us thereafter.
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In stead of this dealing wee see the beautie of truth and faithfulnes, without which,
In stead of this dealing we see the beauty of truth and faithfulness, without which,
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how can men liue one with another? Put away lying therefore, as the Apostle willeth, and speake the truth euery man to his neighbour.
how can men live one with Another? Put away lying Therefore, as the Apostle wills, and speak the truth every man to his neighbour.
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In this vnreasonable and absurd answere of this King, compared with Iphtah his wise and equall proceeding, we see the contrarietie of mens dispositions:
In this unreasonable and absurd answer of this King, compared with Iphtah his wise and equal proceeding, we see the contrariety of men's dispositions:
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there are some that striue by all possible meanes against contention and vnpeaceablenes:
there Are Some that strive by all possible means against contention and Unpeaceableness:
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there are others againe, whose delight it is to be euer at debate and oddes with such as full gladly would liue at peace,
there Are Others again, whose delight it is to be ever At debate and odds with such as full gladly would live At peace,
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as Esau with Iacob: and all because they would make a gaine and bootie of them that are honestly minded,
as Esau with Iacob: and all Because they would make a gain and booty of them that Are honestly minded,
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or haue their will of them some other way. They know a godly man will buy his peace deare, rather then want it:
or have their will of them Some other Way. They know a godly man will buy his peace deer, rather then want it:
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and they wil lay loade enough vpon such therefore, to see what they can wring from them,
and they will lay load enough upon such Therefore, to see what they can wring from them,
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although without all colour of equitie.
although without all colour of equity.
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Besides, peace is vile and of no price with an vnrighteous person, there is nothing to be got by it, hee saith:
Beside, peace is vile and of no price with an unrighteous person, there is nothing to be god by it, he Says:
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but when the water is troubled, then is his season to cast in, and therefore all is fish that comes to net.
but when the water is troubled, then is his season to cast in, and Therefore all is Fish that comes to net.
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Who seeth not that this King was mischieuously minded, in that he shapeth such an answere as either (being yeelded vnto) tended to the vndoing of a Tribe;
Who sees not that this King was mischievously minded, in that he shapeth such an answer as either (being yielded unto) tended to the undoing of a Tribe;
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or if not, threatned implacable dissention? So Benhadad sends this message to Ahab, Thou and all thou hast are mine, deny it if thou darest.
or if not, threatened implacable dissension? So Benhadad sends this message to Ahab, Thou and all thou hast Are mine, deny it if thou Darest.
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It is plaine he was set vpon warre, who sent so proud a challenge, as excluded all possibilitie of agreement and peace.
It is plain he was Set upon war, who sent so proud a challenge, as excluded all possibility of agreement and peace.
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And such there are in all places, who (if they might haue their mindes) would chuse warre, rather then to liue in peace, that they might boldly rifle their houses whom they grudge at,
And such there Are in all places, who (if they might have their minds) would choose war, rather then to live in peace, that they might boldly rifle their houses whom they grudge At,
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and whom they could not suffer to liue by them, except they might possesse them,
and whom they could not suffer to live by them, except they might possess them,
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and all they haue, as Hamor spake of Iacob and his sonnes to the men of his citie:
and all they have, as Hamor spoke of Iacob and his Sons to the men of his City:
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Therefore seest thou an vnrighteous person? wonder not then if thou heare of vnreasonablenes to come from him:
Therefore See thou an unrighteous person? wonder not then if thou hear of unreasonableness to come from him:
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for these two goe yoked together, (though feare and danger of law doe oft restraine the inward corruption from breaking out) so hideous a monster is iniustice,
for these two go yoked together, (though Fear and danger of law do oft restrain the inward corruption from breaking out) so hideous a monster is injustice,
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if it might be seene in the colours!
if it might be seen in the colours!
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As for this practise of lying, forging, subborning, concealing truth, and impudent facing out an ill cause (as an ill title, to goe no further) for aduantage sake,
As for this practice of lying, forging, subborning, concealing truth, and impudent facing out an ill cause (as an ill title, to go no further) for advantage sake,
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though to the treading downe of the poore innocent, nay, to his vtter vndoing, when was it more common then now adaies? And this euill (as well as other scurfe and iniquitie) will cleaue to the better sort too, (if the diuell can) and he will also,
though to the treading down of the poor innocent, nay, to his utter undoing, when was it more Common then now adais? And this evil (as well as other scurf and iniquity) will cleave to the better sort too, (if the Devil can) and he will also,
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except they walke armed with their breast-plate continually.
except they walk armed with their breastplate continually.
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In these fiue verses, Iphtah sends word againe to the King of the Ammonites, that it was not so as he affirmed: In these fiue Verses, Iphtah sends word again to the King of the Ammonites, that it was not so as he affirmed:
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they tooke no part of his ground to them: and then proceeds further by reasons to perswade him to desist from his attempt. As first thus:
they took no part of his ground to them: and then proceeds further by Reasons to persuade him to desist from his attempt. As First thus:
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Israel sent messengers when they came out of Egypt, to the King of Edom to goe through his land,
Israel sent messengers when they Come out of Egypt, to the King of Edom to go through his land,
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and he not yeelding to them, they were faine to goe a great way about, by a long and tedious iourney in the wildernesse:
and he not yielding to them, they were feign to go a great Way about, by a long and tedious journey in the Wilderness:
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so they desired to passe by Moab also, and could not be suffered.
so they desired to pass by Moab also, and could not be suffered.
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But did they make warre with either of both? No, they chose rather to abide long in the desert,
But did they make war with either of both? No, they chosen rather to abide long in the desert,
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and to goe farre about (as I haue said:) so farre is it off, that they did them any wrong, that they chose rather to offer violence to themselues.
and to go Far about (as I have said:) so Far is it off, that they did them any wrong, that they chosen rather to offer violence to themselves.
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So that they did no iniurie to any.
So that they did no injury to any.
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And was it like then, that they would offer violence to any? and consequently, not to thy predecessors, the children of Ammon.
And was it like then, that they would offer violence to any? and consequently, not to thy predecessors, the children of Ammon.
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As Iphtah heere giues not place to vntruth, though hee preuailed not: wherein he honoured the Lord, in bearing witnesse to a good cause;
As Iphtah Here gives not place to untruth, though he prevailed not: wherein he honoured the Lord, in bearing witness to a good cause;
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so let vs know, it is our dutie to doe: namely to bring the truth to light, as much as in vs lieth;
so let us know, it is our duty to do: namely to bring the truth to Light, as much as in us lies;
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if it be but to bring them to shame who resist it, for they worke much mischiefe and iniquitie thereby:
if it be but to bring them to shame who resist it, for they work much mischief and iniquity thereby:
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and to hold sinne from multiplying, as it doth greatly by lying.
and to hold sin from multiplying, as it does greatly by lying.
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And haue we it in greater detestation, then some of them who would be taken for honest men,
And have we it in greater detestation, then Some of them who would be taken for honest men,
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for as much as we know that the Lord hath linked such as loue to make lies among dogges, Inchanters, and whoremongers.
for as much as we know that the Lord hath linked such as love to make lies among Dogs, Enchanters, and whoremongers.
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And let vs remember that which Salomon saith:
And let us Remember that which Solomon Says:
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Hee who iustifieth the wicked, (lier or other) is as abominable to the Lord,
He who Justifieth the wicked, (liar or other) is as abominable to the Lord,
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as he that condemneth the innocent.
as he that Condemneth the innocent.
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And the Apostle puts the consenter to euill (whether to lying, swearing, &c.) in an higher degree of sinners, then the committers.
And the Apostle puts the consenter to evil (whither to lying, swearing, etc.) in an higher degree of Sinners, then the committers.
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As who seeth not, that the Pharisees and Iewes which hired and fleshed the false witnesses against our Sauiour, were worse then the false witnesses themselues? Thus Samuel conuicted Saul of his lye, 1. Sam. 15. Elisha argued Gehazi. Nay Paul, Galath. 2. did openly checke and detect dissimulation in Peter, and resisted him to his face.
As who sees not, that the Pharisees and Iewes which hired and fleshed the false Witnesses against our Saviour, were Worse then the false Witnesses themselves? Thus Samuel convicted Saul of his lie, 1. Sam. 15. Elisha argued Gehazi. Nay Paul, Galatians. 2. did openly check and detect dissimulation in Peter, and resisted him to his face.
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The truth is, men in generall hate lying, both the coyner of it, and the teller of it:
The truth is, men in general hate lying, both the coiner of it, and the teller of it:
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but in particular, there are so many occasions fall out, (as sometimes when a man in fauour of his kinsman will not sticke to sweare against conscience to purge him of adulterie) to lay men open who doe so, that their generall hatred thereof, is turned into a speciall liking of it,
but in particular, there Are so many occasions fallen out, (as sometime when a man in favour of his kinsman will not stick to swear against conscience to purge him of adultery) to lay men open who do so, that their general hatred thereof, is turned into a special liking of it,
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or a tolerating it, and conniuence at it.
or a tolerating it, and connivance At it.
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Neither is it strange, that they who are not iust and armed with the breast-plate of righteousnesse, should want the girdle of veritie.
Neither is it strange, that they who Are not just and armed with the breastplate of righteousness, should want the girdle of verity.
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Some for bribes, fauour, flatterie, friendship, commoditie, and such like partiall and smister respects, will (to vse the prouerbe) not sticke to say, The crow is white,
some for Bribes, favour, flattery, friendship, commodity, and such like partial and smister respects, will (to use the proverb) not stick to say, The crow is white,
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if their great patrons, or such as they depend vpon, wil say it before them:
if their great Patrons, or such as they depend upon, will say it before them:
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and others for feare, are driuen to conceale the truth, and to heare a falsehood iustified, who are as bad as lyers, and coupled with them, Reuel. the last.
and Others for Fear, Are driven to conceal the truth, and to hear a falsehood justified, who Are as bad as liars, and coupled with them, Revel. the last.
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And yet we must know, that euery vntruth is not a lie, except we know that which we report as an vntruth, to be so.
And yet we must know, that every untruth is not a lie, except we know that which we report as an untruth, to be so.
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Yet must we beware that we offend not therein, neither by vttering rashly whatsoeuer we heare spoken of other (but as it may doe good:) neither in telling the truth are wee bound to vtter all the truth,
Yet must we beware that we offend not therein, neither by uttering rashly whatsoever we hear spoken of other (but as it may do good:) neither in telling the truth Are we bound to utter all the truth,
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further then we shall see it expedient to doe so. Iphtah not onely withstands an vntruth, but also sheweth reason:
further then we shall see it expedient to do so. Iphtah not only withstands an untruth, but also shows reason:
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so wee must withstand vntruth by reason, approued of all and of the Scripture it selfe;
so we must withstand untruth by reason, approved of all and of the Scripture it self;
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so that they who will not yeeld to it, may shew themselues vnreasonable, and so they are to bee accounted,
so that they who will not yield to it, may show themselves unreasonable, and so they Are to be accounted,
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and no better, who wash away all sound reason, which they are not able to resist, breeding quarrelling and contention hereby:
and no better, who wash away all found reason, which they Are not able to resist, breeding quarreling and contention hereby:
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wherein the Pharisies and Priests went before other, neuer resting in the most sound reasons, wherewith our Sauiour in commoning with them, did conuince them, but withstood them shamelesly.
wherein the Pharisees and Priests went before other, never resting in the most found Reasons, wherewith our Saviour in commoning with them, did convince them, but withstood them shamelessly.
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So when other alleage reasons to vs, it is our dutie to yeeld to them:
So when other allege Reasons to us, it is our duty to yield to them:
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as Laban himselfe though an Idolater, answered Abrahams seruant, in that matter hee dealt with him for;
as Laban himself though an Idolater, answered Abrahams servant, in that matter he dealt with him for;
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seeing the report which he made of things vnto him, to be so currant and reasonable, I can say neither lesse nor more, saith hee,
seeing the report which he made of things unto him, to be so currant and reasonable, I can say neither less nor more, Says he,
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for this thing is of the Lord. But more of this in the 28. verse by way of vse hereof.
for this thing is of the Lord. But more of this in the 28. verse by Way of use hereof.
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Now what his reason was we haue heard:
Now what his reason was we have herd:
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to wit, that the children of Israel did offer violence to themselues, rather then they would in the least manner wrong other:
to wit, that the children of Israel did offer violence to themselves, rather then they would in the least manner wrong other:
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therefore they would much lesse take away so great a portion of ground from him with whom they had nothing to do, neither were prouoked by him.
Therefore they would much less take away so great a portion of ground from him with whom they had nothing to do, neither were provoked by him.
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Where we learne this, that we should neuer finde sweetnesse in comming by any profit amisse,
Where we Learn this, that we should never find sweetness in coming by any profit amiss,
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and namely with the hurting and wronging of other.
and namely with the hurting and wronging of other.
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First, seeing wee thereby prouoke God against vs, for God is the auenger of such things:
First, seeing we thereby provoke God against us, for God is the avenger of such things:
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and what is our life, if God be against vs? Besides, as we deale to other,
and what is our life, if God be against us? Beside, as we deal to other,
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so shall we be dealt with againe:
so shall we be dealt with again:
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and lastly, besides an ill name, wee shall haue an ill conscience also, as wee may see in Iudas.
and lastly, beside an ill name, we shall have an ill conscience also, as we may see in Iudas.
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And as we should offer hard measure to none, so least of all to the poore,
And as we should offer hard measure to none, so least of all to the poor,
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and to such as cannot beare the losse, and are not able to stand with vs in suite.
and to such as cannot bear the loss, and Are not able to stand with us in suit.
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For wee being by the commandement of God to relieue them, what pleasure should wee take in plucking from them? and God threatens to heare their crie against their oppressors.
For we being by the Commandment of God to relieve them, what pleasure should we take in plucking from them? and God threatens to hear their cry against their Oppressors's.
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And yet how are the poore griped and pilled? But he that obserueth it, shall find, that either God maketh themselues who so wrong them, to crie out of it,
And yet how Are the poor gripped and peeled? But he that observeth it, shall find, that either God makes themselves who so wrong them, to cry out of it,
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for feare of his reuenging hand, one time or other:
for Fear of his revenging hand, one time or other:
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or else it shall be to them, I meane their sweete morsels (as they count them) which they take in by wronging other,
or Else it shall be to them, I mean their sweet morsels (as they count them) which they take in by wronging other,
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as the Israelites Quailes were, who died with them, while they were in their mouthes.
as the Israelites Quails were, who died with them, while they were in their mouths.
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Euen so shall they haue small liking of their iniurie they doe, that I say no more.
Eve so shall they have small liking of their injury they do, that I say no more.
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But let them rather make restitution, and that speedily, while they may, in token of their repentance, which is the onely good end that can be made of such doings.
But let them rather make restitution, and that speedily, while they may, in token of their Repentance, which is the only good end that can be made of such doings.
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This point hath oft come to hand and largely been insisted vpon. See verse twelfth.
This point hath oft come to hand and largely been insisted upon. See verse twelfth.
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Only let vs marke the example of Iacob for the proofe of the doctrine, who rather then he would giue Laban (a quarrellous and vnreasonable man) the least occasion to challenge him for pillage and robberie, did more then he needed,
Only let us mark the Exampl of Iacob for the proof of the Doctrine, who rather then he would give Laban (a quarrellous and unreasonable man) the least occasion to challenge him for pillage and robbery, did more then he needed,
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euen make good euery sheepe, which was cassually destroyed or perished, with his owne.
even make good every sheep, which was cassually destroyed or perished, with his own.
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Now if all this our good dealing, doe not preuaile with our euill aduersarie, nor stop his mouth,
Now if all this our good dealing, do not prevail with our evil adversary, nor stop his Mouth,
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yet (as Iacob answers Laban) the Lord who seeth vs in secret, will take our cause into his owne hand, and plead for vs;
yet (as Iacob answers Laban) the Lord who sees us in secret, will take our cause into his own hand, and plead for us;
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whereas otherwise, although all men should stand out for vs, yet our conscience and God being against vs, wee should not be able to stand vnder our burthen.
whereas otherwise, although all men should stand out for us, yet our conscience and God being against us, we should not be able to stand under our burden.
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Another reason Iphtah setteth downe in these verses, thus:
another reason Iphtah sets down in these Verses, thus:
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Sihon, king of the Ammonites, would needs come out against vs, as wee were going toward Canaan, Sihon, King of the Ammonites, would needs come out against us, as we were going towards Canaan,
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and God gaue him into our hands, so that by him wee enioy this land which ye contend for, and which he enioyed;
and God gave him into our hands, so that by him we enjoy this land which you contend for, and which he enjoyed;
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and therfore what haue ye to doe to claime it? or what right haue yee vnto it? For yee neuer possessed it,
and Therefore what have you to do to claim it? or what right have ye unto it? For ye never possessed it,
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So that if the Lord our God hath cast him out, and giuen his land to vs, commest thou in who hast nothing to doe with it, against vs to possesse it? Hee further in the 24. verse sheweth that which he said cleerely by a similitude, thus:
So that if the Lord our God hath cast him out, and given his land to us, Comest thou in who hast nothing to do with it, against us to possess it? He further in the 24. verse shows that which he said clearly by a similitude, thus:
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Yee Ammonites worship the Idoll Chemosh for your god, and you thinke that the land which yee possesse, yee inioy it by his benefit, and so by good right:
Ye Ammonites worship the Idol Chemosh for your god, and you think that the land which ye possess, ye enjoy it by his benefit, and so by good right:
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so we haue this by the benefit of the true God, and therefore we possesse it by very good right.
so we have this by the benefit of the true God, and Therefore we possess it by very good right.
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And as for Chemosh, hee called not that idoll a God, for that hee tooke it to bee so,
And as for Chemosh, he called not that idol a God, for that he took it to be so,
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but for that the Ammonites so iudged it to be.
but for that the Ammonites so judged it to be.
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We may see here, how farre we may lawfully enioy such things as are taken in warre:
We may see Here, how Far we may lawfully enjoy such things as Are taken in war:
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and that is, when the warre is lawfully taken in hand, as by Israel it was.
and that is, when the war is lawfully taken in hand, as by Israel it was.
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That which we thereby obtaine by good successe, that may we enioy, as giuen into our hands by the Lord.
That which we thereby obtain by good success, that may we enjoy, as given into our hands by the Lord.
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And to speake of things more priuat, the same may be said of all that God giueth vs by the good will of our friends,
And to speak of things more private, the same may be said of all that God gives us by the good will of our Friends,
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or by our lawfull dealing, and by Gods blessing in our calling.
or by our lawful dealing, and by God's blessing in our calling.
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But yet with this watchword, that wee honour him therewith in Christian life, and glad the hearts of Gods people thereby:
But yet with this watchword, that we honour him therewith in Christian life, and glad the hearts of God's people thereby:
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which we ought as well to do, as to be able to prooue and shew, that the commodities we enioy, are no fruites of our owne rapine, oppression, couetousnesse,
which we ought as well to do, as to be able to prove and show, that the commodities we enjoy, Are no fruits of our own rapine, oppression, covetousness,
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and euill conscience, but indeed the bequests of our father, which, as Iacob said, the Lord our God hath bestowed,
and evil conscience, but indeed the bequests of our father, which, as Iacob said, the Lord our God hath bestowed,
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as a blessing vpon vs his seruants, seeking first the things that concerne our happinesse and God his kingdome,
as a blessing upon us his Servants, seeking First the things that concern our happiness and God his Kingdom,
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and receiuing from him these smaller things againe, in token of his allowing and approouing of vs. But this is an vsuall argument in this booke, therefore I passe by it.
and receiving from him these smaller things again, in token of his allowing and approving of us But this is an usual argument in this book, Therefore I pass by it.
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More particularly, let vs note out of this verse, in that Israel would not (and was guided by God therein) when he had great need,
More particularly, let us note out of this verse, in that Israel would not (and was guided by God therein) when he had great need,
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so much as goe through the land of Sihon without his leaue, learne we hence I say, that no man may vsurpe or challenge to himselfe another mans right,
so much as go through the land of Sihon without his leave, Learn we hence I say, that no man may usurp or challenge to himself Another men right,
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but euery man is to be content with his owne portion and allowance;
but every man is to be content with his own portion and allowance;
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yea in this the Lord will haue the meanest free from the tyrannie of the greatest,
yea in this the Lord will have the Meanest free from the tyranny of the greatest,
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and taketh the cause of the poore into his owne hand, against their potent enemies,
and Takes the cause of the poor into his own hand, against their potent enemies,
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though there be none vpon earth that can iudge them, as in the case of Ahab and Iezabels extorting Naboths vineyard, doth appeare. And the reason is good:
though there be none upon earth that can judge them, as in the case of Ahab and Jezebel's extorting Naboth's vineyard, does appear. And the reason is good:
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for next to the good of the Church, the Lord hath a special care of vpholding of societie among men, by order and good gouernment, which are ouerthrowne when proprietie in goods and commodities is taken away, by the vnequall vsurpation of the greater ouer the smaller.
for next to the good of the Church, the Lord hath a special care of upholding of society among men, by order and good government, which Are overthrown when propriety in goods and commodities is taken away, by the unequal usurpation of the greater over the smaller.
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And in truth, as there is small oddes betwixt beasts and men, when the common bands of equitie are broken:
And in truth, as there is small odds betwixt beasts and men, when the Common bans of equity Are broken:
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so much lesse is it like, that a Church can bee setled and established in such confusion:
so much less is it like, that a Church can be settled and established in such confusion:
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and the greater is their sinne, who euen in the Church exercise this mischieuous practise, whereof not God (who is the God of order) but Satan is the author,
and the greater is their sin, who even in the Church exercise this mischievous practice, whereof not God (who is the God of order) but Satan is the author,
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euen as he is of all other disorders.
even as he is of all other disorders.
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Therefore let none be troublesome or iniurious to other, more then he would be content, that another should wrong or hurt him in that which is his.
Therefore let none be troublesome or injurious to other, more then he would be content, that Another should wrong or hurt him in that which is his.
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None should be oppressed in bargaining, or otherwise, as the Lord by the Apostle hath giuen in charge;
None should be oppressed in bargaining, or otherwise, as the Lord by the Apostle hath given in charge;
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which if it were well regarded, much complaining of iniurie and hard dealing would cease. But this is a branch of the other.
which if it were well regarded, much complaining of injury and hard dealing would cease. But this is a branch of the other.
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It came of the Lord, that Sihon did not only deny passage to Israel through his land,
It Come of the Lord, that Sihon did not only deny passage to Israel through his land,
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but also that he should prouoke them to warre, that he might giue him and his land into their hands,
but also that he should provoke them to war, that he might give him and his land into their hands,
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and withall giue them passage through his country. Euen so it is, that many doe wilfully and stiffely oppose themselues against the innocent,
and withal give them passage through his country. Eve so it is, that many do wilfully and stiffly oppose themselves against the innocent,
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as by suites of law, vntill their wealth bee consumed, as the fat of lambes against the Sunne.
as by suits of law, until their wealth be consumed, as the fat of Lambs against the Sun.
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Others meddle needlesly, where they haue no cause oft times, neither can by any reason bee disswaded,
Others meddle needlessly, where they have no cause oft times, neither can by any reason be dissuaded,
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yea and some with their betters, through a proud stomack (contrary to the counsell of Salomon) because the Lords meaning is, to let them fall into euill,
yea and Some with their betters, through a proud stomach (contrary to the counsel of Solomon) Because the lords meaning is, to let them fallen into evil,
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and to suffer them to meet with their match, that they may pay for their griping of their vnderlings,
and to suffer them to meet with their match, that they may pay for their gripping of their underlings,
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and smart for their owne sinne. For otherwise he would, as he is able, hold them back some way.
and smart for their own sin. For otherwise he would, as he is able, hold them back Some Way.
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And thus adulterers, drunkards, cauillers, and such wilfull persons, go forward, but to their confusion. And so Elies sonnes were hardned, that they might be destroyed.
And thus Adulterers, drunkards, cavillers, and such wilful Persons, go forward, but to their confusion. And so Elies Sons were hardened, that they might be destroyed.
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And Pharao in not suffering Israel to depart. So Ahab would not heare Micaiah, that so he might fall at Ramoth. And Pharaoh in not suffering Israel to depart. So Ahab would not hear Micaiah, that so he might fallen At Ramoth.
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And had Iudas proceeded on to betray his Master, (thinke we) hauing had so faire a warning by him a little before (enough to haue cooled his courage,
And had Iudas proceeded on to betray his Master, (think we) having had so fair a warning by him a little before (enough to have cooled his courage,
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and to haue holden him backe from such an attempt) but that he was a cursed vessell of wrath appointed to misery? And happie is he who relenteth and meekely submitteth himselfe to God by resisting his wicked attempts, and stopping his bad course:
and to have held him back from such an attempt) but that he was a cursed vessel of wrath appointed to misery? And happy is he who relents and meekly submitteth himself to God by resisting his wicked attempts, and stopping his bad course:
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lest by kicking against the pricks, he goe forward to his sorrow and destruction.
lest by kicking against the pricks, he go forward to his sorrow and destruction.
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And this is much more verified in such as will take no counsell by the reproofe of the law of God,
And this is much more verified in such as will take no counsel by the reproof of the law of God,
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but turne away their eares from it, yea liue a long time vnder it vnprofitably, till they waxe obdurate:
but turn away their ears from it, yea live a long time under it unprofitably, till they wax obdurate:
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surely thus they do, because they of al others are the vnhappy people, whō the Lord hath not purposed, by his promise and the ministery of the Gospell, to conuert and saue.
surely thus they do, Because they of all Others Are the unhappy people, whom the Lord hath not purposed, by his promise and the Ministry of the Gospel, to convert and save.
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Else why should it not be the case of all aswellas of some? Now if any will cauill against this and say, either that God is bound to deale with them as he did with Paul, whom hee saued by violence as it were:
Else why should it not be the case of all aswellas of Some? Now if any will cavil against this and say, either that God is bound to deal with them as he did with Paul, whom he saved by violence as it were:
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or that God in so hardning men, is the author of their perdition:
or that God in so hardening men, is the author of their perdition:
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I answere to the first, that God is a free agent, & bound to none of his creatures, he need not at al stop them in their euill course, much lesse to striue with them,
I answer to the First, that God is a free agent, & bound to none of his creatures, he need not At all stop them in their evil course, much less to strive with them,
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when they breake through his opposing of them, as Balaam did in his iourney to the King of Moab. For the latter I say, that the Lord need not cause any mans destruction,
when they break through his opposing of them, as balaam did in his journey to the King of Moab. For the latter I say, that the Lord need not cause any men destruction,
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for if he stay him not, he runneth on to it of his owne accord:
for if he stay him not, he Runneth on to it of his own accord:
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and as for the Lord, he finds matter of sinne in him (he neede not infuse any) and therfore if he doe not mollifie the heart, it waxeth hard of it selfe without his hardning of it.
and as for the Lord, he finds matter of sin in him (he need not infuse any) and Therefore if he do not mollify the heart, it Waxes hard of it self without his hardening of it.
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And here further we see, that the wilfulnesse and stiffeneckednesse of euill and rebellious persons redoundeth to the benefit of Gods seruants many times, who haue to doe with them.
And Here further we see, that the wilfulness and stiffeneckednesse of evil and rebellious Persons redoundeth to the benefit of God's Servants many times, who have to do with them.
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The reason is, that God resisteth the proud, and giueth grace to the lowly.
The reason is, that God Resisteth the proud, and gives grace to the lowly.
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Whereby it commeth to passe, that such wilfull persons meete with much hardnesse, they prouoke other against them,
Whereby it comes to pass, that such wilful Persons meet with much hardness, they provoke other against them,
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and although they want not power, yet by crueltie, violence, and rashnesse, they runne themselues against a rocke,
and although they want not power, yet by cruelty, violence, and rashness, they run themselves against a rock,
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and contrarily algoeth much the better with the other, (for the most part, though sometime they be borne downe) and in suites and comprimises their innocency and good dealing is seene and rewarded.
and contrarily algoeth much the better with the other, (for the most part, though sometime they be born down) and in suits and comprimises their innocency and good dealing is seen and rewarded.
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Thus the Lord gaue sentence on Dauids side against Saul, and chose him, rather, then his house,
Thus the Lord gave sentence on David side against Saul, and chosen him, rather, then his house,
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and rewarded the innocencie of the one, and gaue vp the other to a reprobate sense.
and rewarded the innocence of the one, and gave up the other to a Reprobate sense.
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And by these two verses we see, that Gods seruants may with good security, and boldnes, vse and inioy the possessions and goods which God hath giuen to them,
And by these two Verses we see, that God's Servants may with good security, and boldness, use and enjoy the possessions and goods which God hath given to them,
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and by much better reason then other, who think that to be their owne which they haue, howsoeuer they haue come by it:
and by much better reason then other, who think that to be their own which they have, howsoever they have come by it:
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whereas these haue no sanctified vse of any thing they enioy, hauing no right nor title to it from God by Christ who is heire of al,
whereas these have no sanctified use of any thing they enjoy, having no right nor title to it from God by christ who is heir of all,
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although the meanes be lawfull which they vse: but besides that, they come vnlawfully (many of them) by much of it: they I meane.
although the means be lawful which they use: but beside that, they come unlawfully (many of them) by much of it: they I mean.
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The other not only haue right to it by Christ, but also haue sought it by a good conscience,
The other not only have right to it by christ, but also have sought it by a good conscience,
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and the vse is accordingly blessed vnto them. This I say we may learne by that Iphtah answered the King of Ammon thus:
and the use is accordingly blessed unto them. This I say we may Learn by that Iphtah answered the King of Ammon thus:
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Thou thinkest it to be thine which Chemosh (as thou imaginest) hath giuen thee, much more we may enioy this land of the Amorites which the Lord hath giuen vs. But this I toucht in the 18. verse.
Thou Thinkest it to be thine which Chemosh (as thou imaginest) hath given thee, much more we may enjoy this land of the amorites which the Lord hath given us But this I touched in the 18. verse.
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In the frame of this argument wee may obserue the arguers discretion.
In the frame of this argument we may observe the arguers discretion.
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He conuinceth his aduersarie, by a ground confessed by himselfe, handling it comparatiuely after this manner:
He Convinces his adversary, by a ground confessed by himself, handling it comparatively After this manner:
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Thou (saith he) thinkest thou hast good right to that which is giuen thee,
Thou (Says he) Thinkest thou hast good right to that which is given thee,
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and that by Chemosh: so doe I account my selfe to hold that firmely, which Iehouah my God hath granted me.
and that by Chemosh: so do I account my self to hold that firmly, which Jehovah my God hath granted me.
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Wee know he might haue said, much more may I lay claime to Iehouah his gift,
we know he might have said, much more may I lay claim to Jehovah his gift,
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then thou to thy Idoll, who indeed hath no more authoritie, then deitie.
then thou to thy Idol, who indeed hath no more Authority, then deity.
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He might haue discoursed much (and that truly) touching the difference betweene God and an Idoll, Heathens and Iewes, the true Church of God:
He might have discoursed much (and that truly) touching the difference between God and an Idol, heathens and Iewes, the true Church of God:
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But to what purpose? he might haue been ridiculous, but he could not (by such dispute) haue conuicted him.
But to what purpose? he might have been ridiculous, but he could not (by such dispute) have convicted him.
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To teach vs, that all men must not bee alike handled in confutatation of their errors, heresies, prophane customes:
To teach us, that all men must not be alike handled in confutatation of their errors, heresies, profane customs:
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but by grounds acknowledged by themselues, they must bee vrged to confesse the truth of conclusions which they would not acknowledge.
but by grounds acknowledged by themselves, they must be urged to confess the truth of conclusions which they would not acknowledge.
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No man putteth new wind into old vessels: No man punisheth a Frenchman by English law:
No man putteth new wind into old vessels: No man Punisheth a Frenchman by English law:
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and so lastly, how (fighting with them) the Lord deliuered them into his hands.
and so lastly, how (fighting with them) the Lord Delivered them into his hands.
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for why? he takes not himselfe to stand bound to a law which he neuer consented vnto:
for why? he Takes not himself to stand bound to a law which he never consented unto:
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the law Ciuil is not like the Common law. Sometime we may take the true confession of our aduersarie, as an argument against him:
the law Civil is not like the Common law. Sometime we may take the true Confessi of our adversary, as an argument against him:
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and this is the more forcible of the two;
and this is the more forcible of the two;
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both because it is a truth, (and therefore of it selfe confuteth the contrary necessarily) and also because we consent with him therein (whereby we shew that wee would not dissent from him at all,
both Because it is a truth, (and Therefore of it self confuteth the contrary necessarily) and also Because we consent with him therein (whereby we show that we would not dissent from him At all,
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if it were possible to auoid it.) And sometimes wee may vse his owne confession against him,
if it were possible to avoid it.) And sometime we may use his own Confessi against him,
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though it be false, so it bee to conuince him, and doe him good, (for otherwise we must not abuse his errour to hurt him:) and this manner of arguing,
though it be false, so it be to convince him, and do him good, (for otherwise we must not abuse his error to hurt him:) and this manner of arguing,
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though it conclude not directly, yet it is strong against him that holdeth it.
though it conclude not directly, yet it is strong against him that holds it.
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The Apostle Paul being to conuict the Athenians of their false worship, first argues from an absurd confession of their own, absurd in reason, Ye worship (saith he) an vnknowne God,
The Apostle Paul being to convict the Athenians of their false worship, First argues from an absurd Confessi of their own, absurd in reason, You worship (Says he) an unknown God,
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as the title of your Altar importeth, and therefore ye know not how ye worship: whereupon doubtlesse your worship is a preposterous, and false worship.
as the title of your Altar imports, and Therefore you know not how you worship: whereupon doubtless your worship is a preposterous, and false worship.
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And we know Paul vseth one kind of Apologie to Heathen Festus and Felix, another to Agrippa a Iew borne.
And we know Paul uses one kind of Apology to Heathen Festus and Felix, Another to Agrippa a Iew born.
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This teacheth vs in dealing with any aduersary of the truth, to smite him with his owne weapon, not with Gods weapons, drawne from the Armorie of the Scriptures, which are truths by reuelation only, not by nature;
This Teaches us in dealing with any adversary of the truth, to smite him with his own weapon, not with God's weapons, drawn from the Armory of the Scriptures, which Are truths by Revelation only, not by nature;
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and therefore to such as they are vnreuealed vnto, they are as Pauls doctrine of Resurrection was to the profane Stoicks.
and Therefore to such as they Are unrevealed unto, they Are as Paul's Doctrine of Resurrection was to the profane Stoics.
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The Church smiteth not the Infidell by spirituall Censures: because he is not capable of spirituall direction and doctrine.
The Church smites not the Infidel by spiritual Censures: Because he is not capable of spiritual direction and Doctrine.
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There are none so erronious, but they hold some truths: and the truths which they hold, may serue to infringe the errors they maintaine.
There Are none so erroneous, but they hold Some truths: and the truths which they hold, may serve to infringe the errors they maintain.
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And so when they are brought to suspect or renounce falsehood, they may the sooner be perswaded to admit the truth, which before their strong preiudice will not suffer them to doe.
And so when they Are brought to suspect or renounce falsehood, they may the sooner be persuaded to admit the truth, which before their strong prejudice will not suffer them to do.
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The Heathen by confessing a Deitie, may by graduall consequences, be forced to acknowledge an vnitie:
The Heathen by confessing a Deity, may by gradual consequences, be forced to acknowledge an unity:
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and so by the workes of this deity, vrged to confesse a worship due thereto,
and so by the works of this deity, urged to confess a worship due thereto,
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and that inward aswell as outward, as also to see the folly of his manner of worshipping.
and that inward aswell as outward, as also to see the folly of his manner of worshipping.
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And thus being prepared, hee may the better be instructed in the truth.
And thus being prepared, he may the better be instructed in the truth.
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The reason of the former point is, because all truth is vniforme, and repugneth to all falsehood,
The reason of the former point is, Because all truth is uniform, and repugneth to all falsehood,
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though it be not discerned so to be but by demonstration.
though it be not discerned so to be but by demonstration.
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So the Popish Transubstantiation, the Lutheran Vbiquitie, are best confuted by their owne positions and confessions (as also other their errors and heresies) and not by our own.
So the Popish Transubstantiation, the Lutheran Ubiquity, Are best confuted by their own positions and confessions (as also other their errors and heresies) and not by our own.
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Neither will it be hard to doe so, since that it is impossible, but that he who writes many truths should contradict himselfe in his errors ere he be aware.
Neither will it be hard to do so, since that it is impossible, but that he who writes many truths should contradict himself in his errors ere he be aware.
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And let this course be vsed against the ignorant and vngrounded:
And let this course be used against the ignorant and ungrounded:
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neither let vs presently raile vpon such or abandon them, because they are not perswaded by the things which are forcible with vs,
neither let us presently rail upon such or abandon them, Because they Are not persuaded by the things which Are forcible with us,
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but let them be kindly drawne on, by little and little, and not driuen further of.
but let them be kindly drawn on, by little and little, and not driven further of.
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Thus much bee said of that which hitherto hath passed betwixt Iphtah and the King of Ammon.
Thus much be said of that which hitherto hath passed betwixt Iphtah and the King of Ammon.
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THE SIXTIE SEVEN SERMON ON THE ELEVNTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. NOw to proceede:
THE SIXTIE SEVEN SERMON ON THE ELEVNTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. NOw to proceed:
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In communication betwixt the King of Ammon and Iphtah, it followeth, that he vsed another reason to the King of Ammon by his messengers:
In communication betwixt the King of Ammon and Iphtah, it follows, that he used Another reason to the King of Ammon by his messengers:
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and that is prescription, & long continuance of time, euen 300. yeeres well nigh: all which time this ground was neuer claimed.
and that is prescription, & long Continuance of time, even 300. Years well High: all which time this ground was never claimed.
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No, nor Balac the King of Moab, when Israel was newly come into the cities belonging to it,
No, nor Balaam the King of Moab, when Israel was newly come into the cities belonging to it,
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and dwelt in them, neuer challenged it, nor contended for it, when yet hee stroue with them, that they should not enter into his owne borders.
and dwelled in them, never challenged it, nor contended for it, when yet he strove with them, that they should not enter into his own borders.
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Now this reason of Iphtah must be vnderstood to follow vpon the former more pertinent reasons, after this manner.
Now this reason of Iphtah must be understood to follow upon the former more pertinent Reasons, After this manner.
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He had prooued directly, that this land was no part of the Ammonites land:
He had proved directly, that this land was no part of the Ammonites land:
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now he proues further, that Ammon could lay no iust claime to it in any second respect:
now he Proves further, that Ammon could lay no just claim to it in any second respect:
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as because it was a part of the Amorites land, bordering vpon them.
as Because it was a part of the amorites land, bordering upon them.
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For (saith he) then might Moab aswell (nay better) challenge it then the Ammonites:
For (Says he) then might Moab aswell (nay better) challenge it then the Ammonites:
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which yet neither they did, nor had done in 300. yeeres space before. If the reason be not thus considered, it concludeth nothing:
which yet neither they did, nor had done in 300. Years Molle before. If the reason be not thus considered, it Concludeth nothing:
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for it doth not directly follow, that Ammon had no title to it, because Moab had none.
for it does not directly follow, that Ammon had no title to it, Because Moab had none.
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Thus Iphtah answered him, and then committed the successe to God. But the King of the Ammonites did not hearken to him.
Thus Iphtah answered him, and then committed the success to God. But the King of the Ammonites did not harken to him.
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Although Iphtah sheweth that for 300. yeeres, Israel enioyed the country of the Amorites quietly,
Although Iphtah shows that for 300. Years, Israel enjoyed the country of the amorites quietly,
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yet hee brought other reasons also, drawne from right and reason aswell as fact and possession:
yet he brought other Reasons also, drawn from right and reason aswell as fact and possession:
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which made that more strong as we haue heard.
which made that more strong as we have herd.
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All which laid together, did sufficiently prooue that the land was theirs, and that the King of Ammon did trouble them vniustly, and without cause.
All which laid together, did sufficiently prove that the land was theirs, and that the King of Ammon did trouble them unjustly, and without cause.
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This I say, for that we may know, that prescription of time, as it may fall out, (though seldome it doe so) is no sufficient reason, to hold our commodities by:
This I say, for that we may know, that prescription of time, as it may fallen out, (though seldom it do so) is no sufficient reason, to hold our commodities by:
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but that there may be right on the other side, and good proofe for the same:
but that there may be right on the other side, and good proof for the same:
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and yet our law, supposing a great likelihood of right to be on our sides,
and yet our law, supposing a great likelihood of right to be on our sides,
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when we haue long enioyed our lands, hath well determined the controuersie, by giuing it to vs,
when we have long enjoyed our Lands, hath well determined the controversy, by giving it to us,
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when it hath been long enioyed of vs and our predecessors, seeing (otherwise many endlesse contentions might arise) because it is not like that any aliue can alleage any good reason against so long a cōtinuance of time,
when it hath been long enjoyed of us and our predecessors, seeing (otherwise many endless contentions might arise) Because it is not like that any alive can allege any good reason against so long a Continuance of time,
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neither can bring any thing certaine from former times to ouerthrow it.
neither can bring any thing certain from former times to overthrow it.
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And the equitie of the law aimeth at that which most vsually, though not generally or infallibly, holdeth for the most part ordinarily.
And the equity of the law aimeth At that which most usually, though not generally or infallibly, holds for the most part ordinarily.
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And where Iphtah saith, that Balak King of Moab stood against Israel stiffely to hold him from going through his land,
And where Iphtah Says, that Balak King of Moab stood against Israel stiffly to hold him from going through his land,
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yet hee stroue not with them for the recouering this land of the Amorites, which he might as iustly haue done,
yet he strove not with them for the recovering this land of the amorites, which he might as justly have done,
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as he the King of Ammon did, hee prooueth thereby, that he had nothing to doe with it, nor any right vnto it.
as he the King of Ammon did, he proveth thereby, that he had nothing to do with it, nor any right unto it.
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Teaching this thereby, that when men are deadly set against their aduersaries for any matter, seeking thereby to vexe them in the sorest manner they can, they would shew their rancor, in bringing foorth greater crimes and accusations against them then they doe, (whereby they might much more easily bring them downe) if they were prouided with any.
Teaching this thereby, that when men Are deadly Set against their Adversaries for any matter, seeking thereby to vex them in the Sorest manner they can, they would show their rancour, in bringing forth greater crimes and accusations against them then they do, (whereby they might much more Easily bring them down) if they were provided with any.
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And whereas they seeke to blemish their names, or to impouerish their estate, or to afflict their persons by restraint of libertie, imprisonment or banishment:
And whereas they seek to blemish their names, or to impoverish their estate, or to afflict their Persons by restraint of liberty, imprisonment or banishment:
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they doe as the old Serpent, bite at their heele, because they cannot breake their head,
they do as the old Serpent, bite At their heel, Because they cannot break their head,
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but they would be gladdest of all to shed their blood.
but they would be gladdest of all to shed their blood.
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God indeed plucks them back, and so they vomit not their poison out, to so great mischiefe as they conceiue it, but fall short:
God indeed plucks them back, and so they vomit not their poison out, to so great mischief as they conceive it, but fallen short:
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but their poison is nothing lesse deadly for all that, they want but matter to worke vpon.
but their poison is nothing less deadly for all that, they want but matter to work upon.
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the one, that they are content to take the slightest occasions, and rather choose to be ridiculous in their malice, then not malicious:
the one, that they Are content to take the slightest occasions, and rather choose to be ridiculous in their malice, then not malicious:
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the other, that both they aggrauate their slender accusations, with slanderous additions of their owne inuenting,
the other, that both they aggravate their slender accusations, with slanderous additions of their own inventing,
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and combe both the warpe and the woof, both the crime and the amplification thereof in the diuels forge, their lying hearts and braines,
and comb both the warp and the woof, both the crime and the amplification thereof in the Devils forge, their lying hearts and brains,
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because the innocency of their aduersarie yeelds them no iust exception. Thus those enemies of our Sauiour (for want of matter) suborned false witnesses:
Because the innocency of their adversary yields them not just exception. Thus those enemies of our Saviour (for want of matter) suborned false Witnesses:
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which periurie argued, they would not haue spared to produce true and greater crimes if they could haue found them.
which perjury argued, they would not have spared to produce true and greater crimes if they could have found them.
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It is noted of Daniels aduersaries, chap. 6. that wanting matter of treason, they were faine to bring out his religion against him:
It is noted of Daniel's Adversaries, chap. 6. that wanting matter of treason, they were feign to bring out his Religion against him:
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which (as they contriued the matter, by the law they made for the purpose) toucht his life also:
which (as they contrived the matter, by the law they made for the purpose) touched his life also:
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but if they had found ought to lay to his charge in the other, they would rather haue vsed it.
but if they had found ought to lay to his charge in the other, they would rather have used it.
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This doctrine serueth to answere them who pretend for the couering of their malice, that whereas they vexe their aduersarie one way, they could doe it many waies,
This Doctrine serveth to answer them who pretend for the covering of their malice, that whereas they vex their adversary one Way, they could do it many ways,
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and say, that they haue greater and more causes to pursue them, then that one which they alleage.
and say, that they have greater and more Causes to pursue them, then that one which they allege.
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But all such speech is bragging and boasting without iust cause:
But all such speech is bragging and boasting without just cause:
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for if they had greater, doth any man doubt but they would take their aduantage by vsing them,
for if they had greater, does any man doubt but they would take their advantage by using them,
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when as they prosecute the smaller so hotly against them?
when as they prosecute the smaller so hotly against them?
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Vpon the forementioned reasons, he concludeth, that hee gaue him no cause to make warre with him,
Upon the forementioned Reasons, he Concludeth, that he gave him no cause to make war with him,
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as he had done, but hee had been stirred vp vniustly against him.
as he had done, but he had been stirred up unjustly against him.
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And as Iphtah was bold to accuse him, and auouch his owne innocencie, hauing so good proofe for both,
And as Iphtah was bold to accuse him, and avouch his own innocence, having so good proof for both,
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so euery one that can proue the goodnesse of his cause, shall bee able boldly to defend his owne innocencie, against his aduersaries and accusers, to their shame and iust reproch,
so every one that can prove the Goodness of his cause, shall be able boldly to defend his own innocence, against his Adversaries and accusers, to their shame and just reproach,
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and their owne peace and comfort.
and their own peace and Comfort.
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Whereas other must be driuen to vse shifts, as lying, dissembling, boldnes, heate, multiplying of words,
Whereas other must be driven to use shifts, as lying, dissembling, boldness, heat, multiplying of words,
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and false witnesses, as may be seene in the cause of the Priests and Pharisies accusing our Sauiour before Pilat. The truth seeketh no corners.
and false Witnesses, as may be seen in the cause of the Priests and Pharisees accusing our Saviour before Pilat. The truth seeks no corners.
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See notes vpon verses 14. and 15.
See notes upon Verses 14. and 15.
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And so hee appealing to the most highest for his simplicitie in the matter, to be iudge therein, he endeth his message.
And so he appealing to the most highest for his simplicity in the matter, to be judge therein, he Endeth his message.
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Thus must wee be able to doe, I meane not to be afraid, to make the Lord iudge in the cause, that so,
Thus must we be able to do, I mean not to be afraid, to make the Lord judge in the cause, that so,
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though we be iustled to the walles by our vnequall Iudges vpon earth, yet we may rest in Gods testimonie of and vnto vs and our cause,
though we be justled to the walls by our unequal Judges upon earth, yet we may rest in God's testimony of and unto us and our cause,
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and therefore, not fearing man, may be confident; verifying the prouerbe, The righteous is bold as a lion.
and Therefore, not fearing man, may be confident; verifying the proverb, The righteous is bold as a Lion.
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In the same kinde Iob speaketh, saying:
In the same kind Job speaks, saying:
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Though mine aduersary should write a booke against me, would not I take it vpon my shoulder and binde it as a crowne to me? Meaning it should be to his commendation.Though mine adversary should write a book against me, would not I take it upon my shoulder and bind it as a crown to me? Meaning it should be to his commendation.
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But seeing the men of the world see boldnes so much to preuaile in the defence of their bad causes,
But seeing the men of the world see boldness so much to prevail in the defence of their bad Causes,
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therfore they face out matters themselues thereby.
Therefore they face out matters themselves thereby.
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Wherby this watch-word is needfull to bee giuen them, that men looke not so much how boldly they stand in the defence of themselues and their doings, as how truly:
Whereby this watchword is needful to be given them, that men look not so much how boldly they stand in the defence of themselves and their doings, as how truly:
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for that which in a good cause is courage, in an euill is impudence.
for that which in a good cause is courage, in an evil is impudence.
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But though Iphtah had said enough, and that also to good purpose, yet we see that it moued the King of Ammon nothing at all,
But though Iphtah had said enough, and that also to good purpose, yet we see that it moved the King of Ammon nothing At all,
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but as he had taken a bad cause in hand, so he meant to defend it vnto the death;
but as he had taken a bad cause in hand, so he meant to defend it unto the death;
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euen as men too commonly doe, who hauing begun an ill matter, doe purpose to goe forward.
even as men too commonly do, who having begun an ill matter, do purpose to go forward.
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So that we see wise and sound reasons, and perswasions, howsoeuer they be vsed, both to purpose and in season,
So that we see wise and found Reasons, and persuasions, howsoever they be used, both to purpose and in season,
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so that they (who can iudge) would thinke they might be like to preuaile and moue (especially not knowing the corruption of the heart, which couers it selfe with shew of honestie) yet with the wilfull they doe no good,
so that they (who can judge) would think they might be like to prevail and move (especially not knowing the corruption of the heart, which covers it self with show of honesty) yet with the wilful they do no good,
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nor with any such as bewray themselues (being put to it) to be resolute to do wrong,
nor with any such as bewray themselves (being put to it) to be resolute to do wrong,
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and of a preiudicate mind, or possessed of strong passions.
and of a prejudicate mind, or possessed of strong passion.
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Therfore it is that Salomon saith, A word more entreth into the wise, then an hundred stripes will auaile with the froward.
Therefore it is that Solomon Says, A word more entereth into the wise, then an hundred stripes will avail with the froward.
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This humour possesseth many, whom it would not easily be thought to be in, and therefore (being discouered) so much the worse beseemeth them,
This humour Possesses many, whom it would not Easily be Thought to be in, and Therefore (being discovered) so much the Worse beseems them,
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euen ciuill courteous persons, still, and sometimes religious:
even civil courteous Persons, still, and sometime religious:
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because, either they suspect not themselues, and so are ouertaken by any occasion suddenly falling out:
Because, either they suspect not themselves, and so Are overtaken by any occasion suddenly falling out:
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or else they nourish this serpent in their bosome wilfully.
or Else they nourish this serpent in their bosom wilfully.
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In this verse it is shewed how Iphtah came to the Ammonites:
In this verse it is showed how Iphtah Come to the Ammonites:
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Naaman was taken with that tech, (and no marueile he being an Heathen (when he heard the Prophets answere, by what meanes he told him he should be healed.Naaman was taken with that tech, (and no marvel he being an Heathen (when he herd the prophets answer, by what means he told him he should be healed.
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But highly to be commended was Dauid, who receiued the counsell of Abigail (a woman) so readily, to turne him from a cruell and wicked resolution.
But highly to be commended was David, who received the counsel of Abigail (a woman) so readily, to turn him from a cruel and wicked resolution.
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And euen so, they who are obstinate, (as thinking it a discredit to them to desist) shall meete with more shame by proceeding:
And even so, they who Are obstinate, (as thinking it a discredit to them to desist) shall meet with more shame by proceeding:
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but happie are the meeke and tractable, who receiue the wholesome words of exhortation, and stop not their eares from good counsell,
but happy Are the meek and tractable, who receive the wholesome words of exhortation, and stop not their ears from good counsel,
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but submit themselues without respect thereto: such shall deliuer themselues from great euill.
but submit themselves without respect thereto: such shall deliver themselves from great evil.
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And (a man would thinke) such behauiour doth better become professors of the Gospell, then wilfulnes and obstinacie.
And (a man would think) such behaviour does better become professors of the Gospel, then wilfulness and obstinacy.
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Concerning the vse, whereof I haue spoke somewhat by the like occasion in the 21. and 22. verses:
Concerning the use, whereof I have spoke somewhat by the like occasion in the 21. and 22. Verses:
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let the reader ioyne them both together.
let the reader join them both together.
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Vers. 29. Then the spirit of the Lord came vpon Iphtah, and hee passed ouer to Gilead,
Vers. 29. Then the Spirit of the Lord Come upon Iphtah, and he passed over to Gilead,
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and to Manasseh, and came to Mizpeh in Gilead, and from Mizpeh in Gilead, he went vnto the children of Ammon. and to Manasses, and Come to Mizpeh in Gilead, and from Mizpeh in Gilead, he went unto the children of Ammon.
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30. And Iphtah vowed a vow vnto Lord, and said, If thou shalt deliuer the children of Ammon into mine hands,
30. And Iphtah vowed a Voelli unto Lord, and said, If thou shalt deliver the children of Ammon into mine hands,
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31. Then that thing that commeth out of the doores of mine house to meete me,
31. Then that thing that comes out of the doors of mine house to meet me,
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when I come home in peace from the children of Ammon, shall be the Lords, and I will offer it for a burnt offering. when I come home in peace from the children of Ammon, shall be the lords, and I will offer it for a burned offering.
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32. And so Iphtah went vnto the children of Ammon to fight against them, and the Lord deliuered them into his hands:
32. And so Iphtah went unto the children of Ammon to fight against them, and the Lord Delivered them into his hands:
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33. And he smote them from Aroer vntill thou come to Minneth, twentie Cities, and so foorth to Abel of the vineyards, with an exceeding great slaughter.
33. And he smote them from Aroer until thou come to Minneth, twentie Cities, and so forth to Abel of the vineyards, with an exceeding great slaughter.
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Thus the children of Ammon were humbled before the children of Israel. The third part of the Chapter.Thus the children of Ammon were humbled before the children of Israel. The third part of the Chapter.
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IN this third part it is shewed generally, that Iphtah ouercame and subdued the Ammonites.
IN this third part it is showed generally, that Iphtah overcame and subdued the Ammonites.
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And in particular, first how God gaue him the spirit of courage and fortitude to this end.
And in particular, First how God gave him the Spirit of courage and fortitude to this end.
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Secondly, that before hee entred the battell hee made a vow to the Lord, that if hee should get the victorie, hee would offer that to him, which should first come out of doores to meete him.
Secondly, that before he entered the battle he made a Voelli to the Lord, that if he should get the victory, he would offer that to him, which should First come out of doors to meet him.
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Thirdly, how after this he went forward to Gilead and Manasseh, and came to the place where the Ammonites were:
Thirdly, how After this he went forward to Gilead and Manasses, and Come to the place where the Ammonites were:
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from Mizpeh in Gilead (for it is distinguished from that Mizpeh, that is in the Tribe of Inda.) Before that, the Lord had furnished him with gifts of his spirit fit for warre, both valiantnes of mind and strength of body, as was said before.
from Mizpeh in Gilead (for it is distinguished from that Mizpeh, that is in the Tribe of India.) Before that, the Lord had furnished him with Gifts of his Spirit fit for war, both valiantness of mind and strength of body, as was said before.
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And by this it may appeare, that the Lord had appointed before, that hee should be their Iudge and deliuerer,
And by this it may appear, that the Lord had appointed before, that he should be their Judge and deliverer,
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though it was vnknowne to the people when they sent to him to haue him to be their Captaine.
though it was unknown to the people when they sent to him to have him to be their Captain.
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Now for our instruction and benefit, heere wee may see, that when the Lord appointeth any man to any speciall calling, hee giues him gifts for the discharge of it.
Now for our instruction and benefit, Here we may see, that when the Lord appoints any man to any special calling, he gives him Gifts for the discharge of it.
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When Moses was to be sent to Pharao, hee alleaged his vnfitnes and vnsufficiencie to speak to a King, the Lord prouided for that,
When Moses was to be sent to Pharaoh, he alleged his unfitness and unsufficiency to speak to a King, the Lord provided for that,
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before he began to discharge it.
before he began to discharge it.
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The Apostles likewise whom Christ left weake and vnfurnished for such a worke as they were to take in hand after his ascension, to wit, to preach the Gospell to the most nations of the world,
The Apostles likewise whom christ left weak and unfurnished for such a work as they were to take in hand After his Ascension, to wit, to preach the Gospel to the most Nations of the world,
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yet before they tooke it in hand, he made them meete for the worke they went about.
yet before they took it in hand, he made them meet for the work they went about.
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So Iphtah, when hee was to fight against the Ammonites, for the deliuering of Israel, hee was by the spirit of God indued with gifts for that purpose,
So Iphtah, when he was to fight against the Ammonites, for the delivering of Israel, he was by the Spirit of God endued with Gifts for that purpose,
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euen farre greater then he had before, now when hee was set about a greater worke.
even Far greater then he had before, now when he was Set about a greater work.
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So the Ministers much more, as the calling is farre more excellent, when hee sendeth them to any people to conuert them,
So the Ministers much more, as the calling is Far more excellent, when he sends them to any people to convert them,
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and make them of his militant Church, hee stirres them vp by loue, zeale and labour, to set their gifts of knowledge a worke,
and make them of his militant Church, he stirs them up by love, zeal and labour, to Set their Gifts of knowledge a work,
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and maketh a great change among the people by their ministerie.
and makes a great change among the people by their Ministry.
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They who are vnfit to doe the Lords message to them to whom they are sent, are not sent by him,
They who Are unfit to do the lords message to them to whom they Are sent, Are not sent by him,
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but seeke themselues and their owne profit, and not the peoples.
but seek themselves and their own profit, and not the peoples.
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It is worthie our view to behold the difference of men called by God, and such as climbe in by another way of their owne framing.
It is worthy our view to behold the difference of men called by God, and such as climb in by Another Way of their own framing.
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Both doe one and the same worke, but the one sets himselfe aworke, the other is set aworke by God.
Both doe one and the same work, but the one sets himself awork, the other is Set awork by God.
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The one (after his fashion) goes about it:
The one (After his fashion) Goes about it:
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but how? awkly and vntowardly, by setting a bold face vpon the matter, by carrying a great shew,
but how? awkly and untowardly, by setting a bold face upon the matter, by carrying a great show,
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and bearing sway, by preaching what and when he pleaseth, and in the manner he liketh best:
and bearing sway, by preaching what and when he Pleases, and in the manner he liketh best:
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but errand he hath none to doe to the people, (no more then Cushi had to Dauid) and thereafter is his welcome.
but errand he hath none to do to the people, (no more then Cushi had to David) and thereafter is his welcome.
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For as hee faileth of the end of his office, so loseth he the honour of it;
For as he Faileth of the end of his office, so loses he the honour of it;
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except with a few flatterers and hang-byes.
except with a few Flatterers and hang-bies.
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Alas they haue enterprized a long race and iourney, without prouision to enable them to runne it through:
Alas they have enterprised a long raze and journey, without provision to enable them to run it through:
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It is not the habit that makes the Minister, nor the learning (though that comes neerer) degree, dignitie,
It is not the habit that makes the Minister, nor the learning (though that comes nearer) degree, dignity,
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or applause of man, which onely will carrie this worke through stitch:
or applause of man, which only will carry this work through stitch:
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It is this, that God hath said to him as to Paul and Moses; Goe, I will be with thee:
It is this, that God hath said to him as to Paul and Moses; Go, I will be with thee:
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that is, fit thee, embolden thee, (for a Minister hath enough to discourage him,
that is, fit thee, embolden thee, (for a Minister hath enough to discourage him,
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euen from within himselfe, as I haue noted elsewhere) yea beare thee out against opposition,
even from within himself, as I have noted elsewhere) yea bear thee out against opposition,
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and encourage thee by blessing thy labour:
and encourage thee by blessing thy labour:
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otherwise all thy prouision is to little purpose, thou maist stand like a foole, errandlesse & speechlesse.
otherwise all thy provision is to little purpose, thou Mayest stand like a fool, errandlesse & speechless.
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Now being called and separated by God, (and therefore also qualified) though thy selfe a weake earthen vessell,
Now being called and separated by God, (and Therefore also qualified) though thy self a weak earthen vessel,
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yet what precious treasure doest thou carrie? How admirably doth the Lord make way for him, making high hils to stoope,
yet what precious treasure dost thou carry? How admirably does the Lord make Way for him, making high hills to stoop,
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and lie leuell before him, procuring honour from the consciences (not the countenances onely) of such as they haue wonne to God from the power of Satan and darknesse, by conuerting and sauing them.
and lie level before him, procuring honour from the Consciences (not the countenances only) of such as they have won to God from the power of Satan and darkness, by converting and Saving them.
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And by stopping the mouthes of such as might despise and discourage them, saying:
And by stopping the mouths of such as might despise and discourage them, saying:
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Who is this new-found babler? what, will hee beare downe all, and thinke to haue vs tyed to his girdle? No, no, he deales for his Master who sent him,
Who is this newfound babbler? what, will he bear down all, and think to have us tied to his girdle? No, no, he deals for his Master who sent him,
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and therefore seekes to bring yee vnder the yoke and girdle of Christ: and therefore let the discouragements be neuer so great, this worke shall prosper:
and Therefore seeks to bring ye under the yoke and girdle of christ: and Therefore let the discouragements be never so great, this work shall prosper:
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and euen out of the mouthes of blockish, brutish, sauage and ignorant, yea prophane ones, the Lord shall procure credit to his Ministerie, (when he hath changed them thereby) and these shall iustifie wisedome against all cauillers, scorners and enemies thereof.
and even out of the mouths of blockish, brutish, savage and ignorant, yea profane ones, the Lord shall procure credit to his Ministry, (when he hath changed them thereby) and these shall justify Wisdom against all cavillers, Scorner's and enemies thereof.
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Let them be of neuer so many kindes, as in this age there are many, who (contrary to the manifest fruite they see) impeach either the sufficiencie of their calling,
Let them be of never so many Kinds, as in this age there Are many, who (contrary to the manifest fruit they see) impeach either the sufficiency of their calling,
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or the worthinesse of their message.
or the worthiness of their message.
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That which first commeth forth to meete me, shall be the Lords, or I will offer it.
That which First comes forth to meet me, shall be the lords, or I will offer it.
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Oh therefore how lamentable is it, that all congregations are not thus furnished, and made partakers of so blessed an ordinance of God! Therefore the Lord Iesus, to shew how pitifull a case it is, to see the people dispersed,
O Therefore how lamentable is it, that all congregations Are not thus furnished, and made partakers of so blessed an Ordinance of God! Therefore the Lord Iesus, to show how pitiful a case it is, to see the people dispersed,
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as sheepe hauing no shepheard, he not onely had compassion on them himselfe, but also willed the Disciples to pray to the Lord of the haruest to thrust labourers into the haruest, seeing none are forward to that worke,
as sheep having no shepherd, he not only had compassion on them himself, but also willed the Disciples to pray to the Lord of the harvest to thrust labourers into the harvest, seeing none Are forward to that work,
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except the Lord stirre them vp thereto.
except the Lord stir them up thereto.
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This point hath been spoken of before, I therefore will not be tedious therein to the reader.
This point hath been spoken of before, I Therefore will not be tedious therein to the reader.
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The vow, that I said before Iphtah made, is heere shewed what it was:
The Voelli, that I said before Iphtah made, is Here showed what it was:
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namely, that he would in token of his thankfull heart, offer and dedicate to the Lord that thing that should first come out of his house to meete him, namely, that he would in token of his thankful heart, offer and dedicate to the Lord that thing that should First come out of his house to meet him,
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if he returned with the victorie.
if he returned with the victory.
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This vow, though hee meant well, was ill made and in great ignorance, in that he did not make it more distinctly and aduisedly.
This Voelli, though he meant well, was ill made and in great ignorance, in that he did not make it more distinctly and advisedly.
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For what if a dogge had first met him? which is a fauning creature,
For what if a dog had First met him? which is a fawning creature,
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and had been like enough to haue first come foorth to meete him? hee could not haue offered it to the Lord, it being vncleane,
and had been like enough to have First come forth to meet him? he could not have offered it to the Lord, it being unclean,
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and so forbidden to be made a sacrifice.
and so forbidden to be made a sacrifice.
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His words haue this meaning when he saith (It shall be the Lords, and I will offer it for a burnt offering) that is, I will offer it in sacrifice,
His words have this meaning when he Says (It shall be the lords, and I will offer it for a burned offering) that is, I will offer it in sacrifice,
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and it shall be a burnt offering to the Lord, for hee meant simply, that he would offer the first thing that should meete him;
and it shall be a burned offering to the Lord, for he meant simply, that he would offer the First thing that should meet him;
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if he had thought of his daughter, would he haue made that vow? And will any say, that in so vowing, he meant, that if that which should first meete him, should not bee fit for sacrifice, he would offer it to virginitie,
if he had Thought of his daughter, would he have made that Voelli? And will any say, that in so vowing, he meant, that if that which should First meet him, should not be fit for sacrifice, he would offer it to virginity,
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and yet perhaps it should not be fit for that neither? as if it had been a dogge:
and yet perhaps it should not be fit for that neither? as if it had been a dog:
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and if he had meant to offer it to virginitie, as some hold he did;
and if he had meant to offer it to virginity, as Some hold he did;
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did hee not see that his daughter had been most like to haue bin the partie vpon whom his vow should haue bin performed? For who had bin liker to haue first come foorth to meete him then she? And would he (thinke wee) haue vowed that which might haue turned to his owne,
did he not see that his daughter had been most like to have been the party upon whom his Voelli should have been performed? For who had been liker to have First come forth to meet him then she? And would he (think we) have vowed that which might have turned to his own,
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and his daughters so great sorrow? Therefore I say, hee meant no offering of that which should meete him, to perpetuall virginitie.
and his daughters so great sorrow? Therefore I say, he meant no offering of that which should meet him, to perpetual virginity.
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Neither are those words of his to be taken disiunctiuely, as some think they may, thus:
Neither Are those words of his to be taken disiunctiuely, as Some think they may, thus:
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and so little reason is it, that it should be so taken heere, being most commonly taken coniunctiuely,
and so little reason is it, that it should be so taken Here, being most commonly taken conjunctively,
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as they well know that haue any vnderstanding in the Hebrew tongue, yea and oft in some one chapter, as may easily be shewed.
as they well know that have any understanding in the Hebrew tongue, yea and oft in Some one chapter, as may Easily be showed.
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As for example in Genes. 32. 1. 2. 3. 4. foure of fiue times it is so taken in 3. or 4. verses.
As for Exampl in Genesis. 32. 1. 2. 3. 4. foure of fiue times it is so taken in 3. or 4. Verses.
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So in Genes. 33. 1. 2. as oft in two verses, and Genes. 45. 1. 2. 3. As many times it is found to be,
So in Genesis. 33. 1. 2. as oft in two Verses, and Genesis. 45. 1. 2. 3. As many times it is found to be,
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and in most Chapters (if not all) throughout the old Testament this word (,) signifieth (and) coniunctiuely, not (or) disiunctiuely, as I haue said before.
and in most Chapters (if not all) throughout the old Testament this word (,) signifies (and) conjunctively, not (or) disiunctiuely, as I have said before.
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Therefore heere to take it otherwise, there is small reason for it, especially the sense of the place not being amended thereby.
Therefore Here to take it otherwise, there is small reason for it, especially the sense of the place not being amended thereby.
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For to vnderstand it disiunctiuely thus, [ It shall be the Lords, or I will offer it ] what sense can it haue thus? If it be be not fit for sacrifice, it shal be the Lords:
For to understand it disiunctiuely thus, [ It shall be the lords, or I will offer it ] what sense can it have thus? If it be be not fit for sacrifice, it shall be the lords:
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How should it be the Lords? they say by offering it to perpetuall virginitie,
How should it be the lords? they say by offering it to perpetual virginity,
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if it be fit thereto, for so some vnderstand it, as I haue said before? But where did God require virginitie to be inioyned to any children by their parents? or what example haue we thereof in Scripture? And yet if he had meant so in vowing, we know it had been most like to bee his daughter, I say againe, that should first haue come foorth to meet him.
if it be fit thereto, for so Some understand it, as I have said before? But where did God require virginity to be enjoined to any children by their Parents? or what Exampl have we thereof in Scripture? And yet if he had meant so in vowing, we know it had been most like to be his daughter, I say again, that should First have come forth to meet him.
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Therefore what sense can there bee in it to take it so, that hee would offer it to perpetuall virginitie,
Therefore what sense can there be in it to take it so, that he would offer it to perpetual virginity,
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if it were not fit for sacrifice? For this cause I conclude, that the words are to bee vnderstood coniunctiuely,
if it were not fit for sacrifice? For this cause I conclude, that the words Are to be understood conjunctively,
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and the latter clause to be the exposition of the former, thus: It shal be the Lords, and I will offer it in sacrifice.
and the latter clause to be the exposition of the former, thus: It shall be the lords, and I will offer it in sacrifice.
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And if it be asked, whether Iphtah offended in making such a vow, which some think he did not,
And if it be asked, whither Iphtah offended in making such a Voelli, which Some think he did not,
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because it is said here, that the spirit of the Lord came vpon him: and againe, seeing he is reckoned in the Epistle to the Hebrewes among the faithfull.
Because it is said Here, that the Spirit of the Lord Come upon him: and again, seeing he is reckoned in the Epistle to the Hebrews among the faithful.
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I answere, first to the question, and after to the reasons:
I answer, First to the question, and After to the Reasons:
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to the question, that if hee had vowed simply to be thankfull, he had done well:
to the question, that if he had vowed simply to be thankful, he had done well:
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but in such a vowing as this was, hee sinned greatly, as shall appeare better,
but in such a vowing as this was, he sinned greatly, as shall appear better,
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when we come to his performing of the vow afterward, vers. 39. And to the first reason I answer, that the spirit which is said in this verse, to come vpon him, was the spirit of courage and fortitude for war:
when we come to his performing of the Voelli afterwards, vers. 39. And to the First reason I answer, that the Spirit which is said in this verse, to come upon him, was the Spirit of courage and fortitude for war:
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although it is not denied that he was a beleeuer, and had the spirit of sanctification also.
although it is not denied that he was a believer, and had the Spirit of sanctification also.
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But what hindred, but that hee might in some particular actions, through ignorance or weaknes, offend,
But what hindered, but that he might in Some particular actions, through ignorance or weakness, offend,
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as Gedeon & Barak did, and yet they were the true seruants of God, and obtained the victory also,
as Gideon & Barak did, and yet they were the true Servants of God, and obtained the victory also,
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for all that? So many sound Christians among vs there are, who yet tread awry sometimes,
for all that? So many found Christians among us there Are, who yet tread awry sometime,
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and so did Iphtah: and this one answere may serue both the reasons: And this of and concerning his vow, till the 39. verse before mentioned.
and so did Iphtah: and this one answer may serve both the Reasons: And this of and Concerning his Voelli, till the 39. verse before mentioned.
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Now as he offended not in vowing (for that tended to the praising of God,
Now as he offended not in vowing (for that tended to the praising of God,
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though as he made it here, he faulted greatly) so wee may bee perswaded, that it is a lawfull thing to make a vow to God.
though as he made it Here, he faulted greatly) so we may be persuaded, that it is a lawful thing to make a Voelli to God.
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Whereby I meane neither the generall vow of faith and obedience required and performed, both in the old and new testament,
Whereby I mean neither the general Voelli of faith and Obedience required and performed, both in the old and new Testament,
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neither that speciall vow that was ceremonial onely, practised in the old Testament, and some where in the new (to wit, in the first age of the Church) but I meane that speciall vow, which is a promise made to God, touching some duties to be performed to him, and to a good end:
neither that special Voelli that was ceremonial only, practised in the old Testament, and Some where in the new (to wit, in the First age of the Church) but I mean that special Voelli, which is a promise made to God, touching Some duties to be performed to him, and to a good end:
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and this vow (if it be made accordingly) is lawfull, and belongs to the Church both of the old and new testament.
and this Voelli (if it be made accordingly) is lawful, and belongs to the Church both of the old and new Testament.
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Such a vow was Iphtahs (in respect of the godly intent thereof) but that it was not lawfully made,
Such a Voelli was Iphtahs (in respect of the godly intent thereof) but that it was not lawfully made,
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nor in a right manner, as hath been said.
nor in a right manner, as hath been said.
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And such are ours, when we promise as Iacob did, that if God deliuer vs from such a danger, wee will more carefully and constantly walke with him afterward.
And such Are ours, when we promise as Iacob did, that if God deliver us from such a danger, we will more carefully and constantly walk with him afterwards.
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And so when to helpe our dulnesse and infirmitie, wee set ourselues by firme couenant, to prayer and reading, more then ordinary,
And so when to help our dulness and infirmity, we Set ourselves by firm Covenant, to prayer and reading, more then ordinary,
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for measure or for frequency and feruency, and to giue set almes, for special causes knowne to our selues,
for measure or for frequency and fervency, and to give Set alms, for special Causes known to our selves,
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or to keepe set times of fasting for a season, as there shall bee cause;
or to keep Set times of fasting for a season, as there shall be cause;
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or if we perceiue and find our selues prone to drunkennesse, and in danger to fall thereto by drinking wine or strong drinke, wee may vow to abstaine for so long a time,
or if we perceive and find our selves prove to Drunkenness, and in danger to fallen thereto by drinking wine or strong drink, we may Voelli to abstain for so long a time,
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as may bee fit to keepe our selues from sinning. And although wee bee bound already hereunto by the word, yet may wee more solemnly,
as may be fit to keep our selves from sinning. And although we be bound already hereunto by the word, yet may we more solemnly,
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and for the better bridling of our rebellious nature, renew the same bond in a vow, to this end, to helpe our dulnesse,
and for the better bridling of our rebellious nature, renew the same bound in a Voelli, to this end, to help our dulness,
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for want of zeale, and to make our selues more forward in duty to God, and loue to men; as Dauid did:
for want of zeal, and to make our selves more forward in duty to God, and love to men; as David did:
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I haue sworne (saith he) and I will performe it, to keepe thy righteous iudgements. I have sworn (Says he) and I will perform it, to keep thy righteous Judgments.
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These kinds of vowers are lawfull, so as they be agreeable to Gods word, and stand with Christian liberty,
These Kinds of vowers Are lawful, so as they be agreeable to God's word, and stand with Christian liberty,
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and bee agreeable to our calling, both generall and particular;
and be agreeable to our calling, both general and particular;
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and be in our power, and made deliberately, not rashly and the end of it be good:
and be in our power, and made deliberately, not rashly and the end of it be good:
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whereas not Popish vowes only, are failing in these, but euen Iphtahs also in many of these points.
whereas not Popish vows only, Are failing in these, but even Iphtahs also in many of these points.
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And although vowes made in this manner, are no part of Gods standing and constant worship by themselues,
And although vows made in this manner, Are no part of God's standing and constant worship by themselves,
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yet neither are they wilworships, nor yet simply left to our arbitriment alwaies, but to be vsed as helpes and furtherances to godlinesse,
yet neither Are they wilworships, nor yet simply left to our arbitrament always, but to be used as helps and furtherances to godliness,
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wel approoued by the experience of the Saints, as to preserue the gifts of faith, prayer, repentance,
well approved by the experience of the Saints, as to preserve the Gifts of faith, prayer, Repentance,
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and other vertues of the mind, so also to testifie our thankfulnesse to God, for blessings which wee haue receiued of him.
and other Virtues of the mind, so also to testify our thankfulness to God, for blessings which we have received of him.
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And with this minde, Iacob vowed in the way as hee went to Aram, as I said before.
And with this mind, Iacob vowed in the Way as he went to Aram, as I said before.
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Now this vow of his, as it was a more then vsuall token of his thankfull heart, which he indented before hand to expresse, Now this Voelli of his, as it was a more then usual token of his thankful heart, which he indented before hand to express,
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if God should giue him the victorie:
if God should give him the victory:
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so wee must know that it proceeded from a rare feeling of the spirit of God exciting and quickning him vp to such feruencie.
so we must know that it proceeded from a rare feeling of the Spirit of God exciting and quickening him up to such fervency.
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Gods people find not themselues alway in one tenor and tune, either for inward ioy and comfort in God,
God's people find not themselves always in one tenor and tune, either for inward joy and Comfort in God,
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or for outward forwardnesse to dutie.
or for outward forwardness to duty.
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Paul had his lifting vp into the third heauen, and hee had also his buffeting to abase him lower then the earth. Paul had his lifting up into the third heaven, and he had also his buffeting to abase him lower then the earth.
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Peter was rauished in spirit, when he was in his heauenly trance before his going to Cornelius, but we know hee had as rare ebbings at other times. Peter was ravished in Spirit, when he was in his heavenly trance before his going to Cornelius, but we know he had as rare ebbings At other times.
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Elias, a man of men, for grace and familiaritie with God, and that appeared by his reall assumption into heauen bodily:Elias, a man of men, for grace and familiarity with God, and that appeared by his real Assump into heaven bodily:
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but he was in a poore case, when he was faine to flee from Iezabel, and goe 40. daies fasting and mourning for the misery which lay vpon him and the Church:
but he was in a poor case, when he was feign to flee from Jezebel, and go 40. days fasting and mourning for the misery which lay upon him and the Church:
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besides his weaknesses which he bewraied, and therefore is called by S. Iames a passionate man, one that was clothed with the like infirmities that others had.
beside his Weaknesses which he bewrayed, and Therefore is called by S. James a passionate man, one that was clothed with the like infirmities that Others had.
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It were to be desired, (& we heare men make great moane for the contrary) that there were alway in vs that abundance of grace, faith, feruencie, chearefulnesse, which is at some odde time.
It were to be desired, (& we hear men make great moan for the contrary) that there were always in us that abundance of grace, faith, fervency, cheerfulness, which is At Some odd time.
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But the contrary befalleth most men, partly the Lord so disposing of it, because hee knowes wee were not able to beare it,
But the contrary befalls most men, partly the Lord so disposing of it, Because he knows we were not able to bear it,
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but would turne it into a distemper, (euen as too much good blood in the bodie makes a pleurisie,
but would turn it into a distemper, (even as too much good blood in the body makes a pleurisy,
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and when there is more water in the channel then it can containe:
and when there is more water in the channel then it can contain:
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it must needs ouerflow the bankes, and doe harme) and partly our selues procuring it, who nourish not in our selues such motions,
it must needs overflow the banks, and do harm) and partly our selves procuring it, who nourish not in our selves such motions,
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nor make wise vse of them, by setting them a work, and applying them to some fit obiect, (as Iphtah here did) but delight only in the sweetnesse and pleasure which we feele,
nor make wise use of them, by setting them a work, and applying them to Some fit Object, (as Iphtah Here did) but delight only in the sweetness and pleasure which we feel,
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and so suffer the heauenly flame to vanish, for want of laying on fewell to preserue it.
and so suffer the heavenly flame to vanish, for want of laying on fuel to preserve it.
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And although the Lord causeth his children, euen here, sometimes in health, sometime at death to enioy such vnspeakable feelings and operations of the spirit, (which hee doth to giue them such a taste of heauen,
And although the Lord Causes his children, even Here, sometime in health, sometime At death to enjoy such unspeakable feelings and operations of the Spirit, (which he does to give them such a taste of heaven,
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as may cause in them a restlesse longing, til they come thither) yet he knoweth, they would say with Peter, Master it is good for vs to be here, and would thinke of no departure,
as may cause in them a restless longing, till they come thither) yet he Knoweth, they would say with Peter, Master it is good for us to be Here, and would think of no departure,
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if this should be an ordinarie diet.
if this should be an ordinary diet.
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Therefore he rather considers, what they can digest, then what he can afford, and saith, My grace shall neither be giuen in superfluitie,
Therefore he rather considers, what they can digest, then what he can afford, and Says, My grace shall neither be given in superfluity,
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nor yet in penury, but it shall be sufficient. nor yet in penury, but it shall be sufficient.
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And let vs learne to account so of it, as the best for vs. Onely let vs beware,
And let us Learn to account so of it, as the best for us Only let us beware,
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lest by our giuing way to our flesh (the counterpoise of the spirit) that is to the earth to our sensualitie and lusts;
lest by our giving Way to our Flesh (the counterpoise of the Spirit) that is to the earth to our sensuality and Lustiest;
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we bury and quench the spirit, and smother it from appearing in the beauty thereof;
we bury and quench the Spirit, and smother it from appearing in the beauty thereof;
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and also lest wee cause it to be heauy and sad in vs, and so our selues to bee blockish and sottish, rather then heauenly and ioyfull:
and also lest we cause it to be heavy and sad in us, and so our selves to be blockish and sottish, rather then heavenly and joyful:
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which is to choose to feede with swine, when we might eate Angels foode.
which is to choose to feed with Swine, when we might eat Angels food.
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In these two verses is not only set downe the victory, which God gaue to Iphtah ouer the Ammonites,
In these two Verses is not only Set down the victory, which God gave to Iphtah over the Ammonites,
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but it is also particularly amplified and in larger manner described. As that many fell in the battell;
but it is also particularly amplified and in larger manner described. As that many fell in the battle;
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and that hee ouerthrew twentie of their cities; and that hee brought the Ammonites in subiection to him.
and that he overthrew twentie of their cities; and that he brought the Ammonites in subjection to him.
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Where wee may clearely see, what it is that encourageth vs, and setteth vs forward in our duties doing.
Where we may clearly see, what it is that Encourageth us, and sets us forward in our duties doing.
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Euen the Lords appointing and calling vs thereto, as of the publike calling of the Minister I spake before:
Eve the lords appointing and calling us thereto, as of the public calling of the Minister I spoke before:
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it is true of the priuate duties also.
it is true of the private duties also.
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Husband and wife from thence haue their hartning on to liue mutuall helpers one of another to their Christian and peaceable conuersing together,
Husband and wife from thence have their heartening on to live mutual helpers one of Another to their Christian and peaceable conversing together,
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and passing their daies sweetly, and bearing their crosses contentedly;
and passing their days sweetly, and bearing their Crosses contentedly;
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euen from hence, I say, that they beleeue God hath ioyned them together to that end.
even from hence, I say, that they believe God hath joined them together to that end.
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So the Magistrate, and all other in the seuerall duties of this life.
So the Magistrate, and all other in the several duties of this life.
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And want of this faith, is enough to make mens liues ouercast, as the weather is with clouds and tempests,
And want of this faith, is enough to make men's lives overcast, as the weather is with Clouds and tempests,
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and to fill men with sinne and sorrow.
and to fill men with sin and sorrow.
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Other things which might bee noted from hence, haue been mentioned before, but besides them of these two a little.
Other things which might be noted from hence, have been mentioned before, but beside them of these two a little.
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In that the King of Ammon went by the worst in the battell had with Iphtah, it shewes what wilfulnesse brings a man,
In that the King of Ammon went by the worst in the battle had with Iphtah, it shows what wilfulness brings a man,
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or the contempt or reiecting of good and sound perswasions, such as Iphtah vsed to disswade him from warre.
or the contempt or rejecting of good and found persuasions, such as Iphtah used to dissuade him from war.
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For though he were an Heathen, yet he knew by the law of Nature, that he ought not to offer iniury to the innocent.
For though he were an Heathen, yet he knew by the law of Nature, that he ought not to offer injury to the innocent.
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And we know that when the Gentiles knew God onely by the light of nature,
And we know that when the Gentiles knew God only by the Light of nature,
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and did not honour him accordingly, he gaue them vp to their hearts desires to fulfill them against nature.
and did not honour him accordingly, he gave them up to their hearts Desires to fulfil them against nature.
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Much more, they who haue light in the word of God, hauing no regard of good instruction and admonition, shall come to naught, especially the despisers thereof,
Much more, they who have Light in the word of God, having no regard of good instruction and admonition, shall come to nought, especially the despisers thereof,
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vnlesse they take shame and abashment to themselues for it, and so come to better state:
unless they take shame and abashment to themselves for it, and so come to better state:
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according to that which is written, He that knoweth his Masters will, and doth it not, shall bee beaten with many stripes.
according to that which is written, He that Knoweth his Masters will, and does it not, shall be beaten with many stripes.
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But more of this punishment vpon wilfulnesse, see before set downe by the like occasions, and by name in Chap. 8. 14. But more of this punishment upon wilfulness, see before Set down by the like occasions, and by name in Chap. 8. 14.
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And in that hee lost twentie cities which hee had of his owne, and lost those also which he fought for, which were none of his, it liuely setteth before our eies, that many not contented with that which is their owne,
And in that he lost twentie cities which he had of his own, and lost those also which he fought for, which were none of his, it lively sets before our eyes, that many not contented with that which is their own,
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while they claime to, and seeke that which belongs to other men, either by colour of law, or otherwise;
while they claim to, and seek that which belongs to other men, either by colour of law, or otherwise;
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they lose that which they sued for, and spend and consume that which they had before.
they loose that which they sued for, and spend and consume that which they had before.
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and yet in great mercy he dealeth with them in so doing, to keepe a heauier iudgement from them, who would (most certainely) be worse,
and yet in great mercy he deals with them in so doing, to keep a Heavier judgement from them, who would (most Certainly) be Worse,
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if they should by their corrupt and bad dealing speed better, and be suffered to haue successe.
if they should by their corrupt and bad dealing speed better, and be suffered to have success.
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I will cleare this point by example and instance. Pharaoh not contented to haue oppressed the Israelites (for many generatiōs) with bondage;
I will clear this point by Exampl and instance. Pharaoh not contented to have oppressed the Israelites (for many generations) with bondage;
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would needs pursue them, when they were gotten out of his clawes, though hee had smarted many waies for not letting them goe.
would needs pursue them, when they were got out of his claws, though he had smarted many ways for not letting them go.
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But what came of it? seeing he sought vniustly to encroach vpon Gods possession, he not onely failed of that hee desired,
But what Come of it? seeing he sought unjustly to encroach upon God's possession, he not only failed of that he desired,
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but lost also that which he ventured, euen his owne life, and all that hee had,
but lost also that which he ventured, even his own life, and all that he had,
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and his people also, in the middest of the sea. The same is verified in other parts of vnrighteousnesse:
and his people also, in the midst of the sea. The same is verified in other parts of unrighteousness:
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Sampson not content to liue with credit and honour in his owne land, and within his compasse, would needs breake out among the Philistims,Sampson not content to live with credit and honour in his own land, and within his compass, would needs break out among the philistines,
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& there hit into Delilas company, which his soule entirely loued, (though vnlawfully) and was made a vassall to a base mistresse.
& there hit into Delilas company, which his soul entirely loved, (though unlawfully) and was made a vassal to a base mistress.
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But behold a short time this pleasure of sinne lasted:
But behold a short time this pleasure of sin lasted:
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for loe, his louer rewards him with treason, and then Sampson (poore man) is faine to forgoe his mistresse by force, (who could not be plucked from her by conscience,) and that which he abhorred, that he was made to vndergoe, (and that by them whom he most hated) to wit, a painefull bondage while hee liued, beside shame and sorrow,
for lo, his lover rewards him with treason, and then Sampson (poor man) is feign to forgo his mistress by force, (who could not be plucked from her by conscience,) and that which he abhorred, that he was made to undergo, (and that by them whom he most hated) to wit, a painful bondage while he lived, beside shame and sorrow,
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and after all, an vntimely death. I will instance first in the sinnes of the second Table.
and After all, an untimely death. I will instance First in the Sins of the second Table.
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The murtherer and thiefe can by no perswasion bee brought to labour with his hands, and to doe the thing which is good:
The murderer and thief can by no persuasion be brought to labour with his hands, and to do the thing which is good:
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tush, it goeth vtterly against him to bee put to labour, and to worke hard all the yeere long for a poore liuing:
tush, it Goes utterly against him to be put to labour, and to work hard all the year long for a poor living:
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hee can bring in all at once, and get great booties, to liue at ease,
he can bring in all At once, and get great booties, to live At ease,
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and plentifully for a long time, as he imagineth, and is not that a merry world? yes while it lasteth;
and plentifully for a long time, as he imagineth, and is not that a merry world? yes while it lasteth;
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in his kind, but how long is that? He gets two or three purses, and in the fourth enterprise he is taken in the manner.
in his kind, but how long is that? He gets two or three purses, and in the fourth enterprise he is taken in the manner.
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Doth hee not then (thinke you) wish from his heart, that hee had obeyed Gods ordinance,
Does he not then (think you) wish from his heart, that he had obeyed God's Ordinance,
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and been hard at work, (as much as he loathed it before) rather then to haue put forth his hand to violence? For he seeth, that neither he hath obtained that which he sought for:
and been hard At work, (as much as he loathed it before) rather then to have put forth his hand to violence? For he sees, that neither he hath obtained that which he sought for:
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and that ouerthrow which he little looked for, that hee hath brought vpon himselfe. He lay in waite for the life and goods of another:
and that overthrow which he little looked for, that he hath brought upon himself. He lay in wait for the life and goods of Another:
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therein he was defeated, but this will not satisfie for his sinne, he must giue life and goods to boote,
therein he was defeated, but this will not satisfy for his sin, he must give life and goods to boot,
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and all to make amends by mans law. What needed he haue feared the law (which is not made for the iust,
and all to make amends by men law. What needed he have feared the law (which is not made for the just,
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but the transgressor) if he had holden himselfe content with his owne? But men say they must venture: nothing venture nothing haue:
but the transgressor) if he had held himself content with his own? But men say they must venture: nothing venture nothing have:
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till by venturing all, they lose all: not money and body, but soule also, if God be not more mercifull.
till by venturing all, they loose all: not money and body, but soul also, if God be not more merciful.
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These things notably lay foorth the folly and fruit of sinne, euen in outward respects: and yet it is as manifest in spirituall.
These things notably lay forth the folly and fruit of sin, even in outward respects: and yet it is as manifest in spiritual.
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For to adde another instance in the first Table: Many there are that say, they hope that God is not so hard a master,
For to add Another instance in the First Table: Many there Are that say, they hope that God is not so hard a master,
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neither wil punish sinners so seuerely as the Ministers would beare them in hand:
neither will Punish Sinners so severely as the Ministers would bear them in hand:
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others goe further, and will enter vpon Gods prerogatiue, saying euery one for himselfe, I cannot beleeue that God hath reiected so many thousands,
Others go further, and will enter upon God's prerogative, saying every one for himself, I cannot believe that God hath rejected so many thousands,
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and will saue so few: (meaning, that if God doe so, hee is cruell.) But oh foole,
and will save so few: (meaning, that if God do so, he is cruel.) But o fool,
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as Paul saith, what gettest thou by disputing against God, nay by bereauing and spoiling him of his iustice, (oh sacrilege and vnrighteousnes in the highest degree?) Surely,
as Paul Says, what gettest thou by disputing against God, nay by bereaving and spoiling him of his Justice, (o sacrilege and unrighteousness in the highest degree?) Surely,
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as Austin saith (speaking hereof, That which they would haue, they lose, but that which they would not, they haue (euen woe) for euer. They would get heauen by disanulling the decree of God:
as Austin Says (speaking hereof, That which they would have, they loose, but that which they would not, they have (even woe) for ever. They would get heaven by Disannulling the Decree of God:
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that shall they neuer get, (for the Moone keepes her course, though dogges barke at her:) and they would scape hell too,
that shall they never get, (for the Moon keeps her course, though Dogs bark At her:) and they would escape hell too,
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but that (will they, nill they) must be their portion for euer.
but that (will they, nill they) must be their portion for ever.
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But what fruit see we in the liues of most men, of this and the like doctrine, driuing and scaring them (a man would thinke) forcibly from all kind of vnrighteousnesse.
But what fruit see we in the lives of most men, of this and the like Doctrine, driving and scaring them (a man would think) forcibly from all kind of unrighteousness.
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But I passe from this to that which followeth.
But I pass from this to that which follows.
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THE SIXTIE EIGHT SERMON ON THE ELEVENTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. Vers. 34. Now when Iphtah came to Mizpeh vnto his house,
THE SIXTIE EIGHT SERMON ON THE ELEVENTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. Vers. 34. Now when Iphtah Come to Mizpeh unto his house,
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behold his daughter came out to meet him, with timbrels and dances, which was his only child:
behold his daughter Come out to meet him, with timbrels and dances, which was his only child:
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he had no other sonne nor daughter. he had no other son nor daughter.
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35. And when he saw her, hee rent his clothes, and said, Alas my daughter, thou hast brought me low,
35. And when he saw her, he rend his clothes, and said, Alas my daughter, thou hast brought me low,
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and art of them that trouble me: for I haue opened my mouth vnto the Lord, and cannot goe backe. and art of them that trouble me: for I have opened my Mouth unto the Lord, and cannot go back.
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36. And she said vnto him, My father, if thou hast opened thy mouth vnto the Lord, doe with me as thou hast promised, seeing that the Lord hath auenged thee of thine enemies the children of Ammon.
36. And she said unto him, My father, if thou hast opened thy Mouth unto the Lord, do with me as thou hast promised, seeing that the Lord hath avenged thee of thine enemies the children of Ammon.
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37. Also she said vnto her father, Doe thus much for me:
37. Also she said unto her father, Do thus much for me:
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suffer me two moneths, that I may goe to the mountaines, and bewaile my virginitie, I and my fellowes. 38. And he said, Goe:
suffer me two months, that I may go to the Mountains, and bewail my virginity, I and my Fellows. 38. And he said, Go:
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and he sent her away two moneths: so she went with her companions, and lamented her virginitie vpon the mountaines. and he sent her away two months: so she went with her Sodales, and lamented her virginity upon the Mountains.
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39. And after the end of two moneths, she turned againe vnto her father, who did with her according to his vow, which he had vowed,
39. And After the end of two months, she turned again unto her father, who did with her according to his Voelli, which he had vowed,
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and she had known no man. And it was a custome in Israel: and she had known no man. And it was a custom in Israel:
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40. The daughters of Israel went yeere by yeere, to lament the daughter of Iphtah the Gileadite, foure daies in a yeere.
40. The daughters of Israel went year by year, to lament the daughter of Iphtah the Gileadite, foure days in a year.
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THE FOVRTH PART OF THE CHAPTER: Of the executing of his vow. WHen Iphtah had gotten the victorie, he returned home to Mizpeh, for there he dwelt:
THE FOURTH PART OF THE CHAPTER: Of the executing of his Voelli. WHen Iphtah had got the victory, he returned home to Mizpeh, for there he dwelled:
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and therfore we heard before, that he made a league with the Gileadites, before the Lord in Mizpeh. And behold (for now I returne to his vow) to the bewraying of his deepe folly in making his forementioned vow) the first that came foorth to meete him was his daughter, which so troubled him, that his ioy for his triumph, was turned into most deep and bitter sorrow:
and Therefore we herd before, that he made a league with the Gileadites, before the Lord in Mizpeh. And behold (for now I return to his Voelli) to the bewraying of his deep folly in making his forementioned Voelli) the First that Come forth to meet him was his daughter, which so troubled him, that his joy for his triumph, was turned into most deep and bitter sorrow:
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but she, when she vnderstood her fathers vow, submitted her selfe, onely desiring a time to bewaile her virginitie.
but she, when she understood her Father's Voelli, submitted her self, only desiring a time to bewail her virginity.
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And hee after her returne, performed his vow on her.
And he After her return, performed his Voelli on her.
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And it was a custome that the daughters of Israel went foure times in the yeere to bewaile her.
And it was a custom that the daughters of Israel went foure times in the year to bewail her.
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Now to peruse the verses particularly, it is said here, that when he had bin made ioyfull by the victorie;
Now to peruse the Verses particularly, it is said Here, that when he had been made joyful by the victory;
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at his returne, his daughter was the first that came forth to meete him with trimbrels and dances:
At his return, his daughter was the First that Come forth to meet him with trimbrels and dances:
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for so they were wont to celebrate the worthy acts of Princes and greatmen:
for so they were wont to celebrate the worthy acts of Princes and Greatmen:
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As they did I meane the maides) to Saul: thus they vsed to expresse their publike thanksgiuings to God.
As they did I mean the maids) to Saul: thus they used to express their public thanksgivings to God.
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Now to the aggrauating the griefe of Iphtah, it is said she was his onely childe, and he had no other.
Now to the aggravating the grief of Iphtah, it is said she was his only child, and he had no other.
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And in that his daughter came the first to meete him, who must be done to (he thought) as he had vowed:
And in that his daughter Come the First to meet him, who must be done to (he Thought) as he had vowed:
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all may see what effect comes of rashnes, and how vnbeseeming a companion it is to a wise man, who should ponder his doings,
all may see what Effect comes of rashness, and how unbeseeming a Companion it is to a wise man, who should ponder his doings,
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and weigh his words with reason, yea religion, euen in the ballances of the sanctuarie, that is, by the word of God, before they be vttered.
and weigh his words with reason, yea Religion, even in the balances of the sanctuary, that is, by the word of God, before they be uttered.
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The best fruite of it is sorrow and repentance. It is a true saying; Rashnesse doth nothing well, as in Herods rash promise and oath is to be seene.
The best fruit of it is sorrow and Repentance. It is a true saying; Rashness does nothing well, as in Herods rash promise and oath is to be seen.
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The like had Dauid done, if he had not bin staied by Abigail against the house of Nabal.
The like had David done, if he had not been stayed by Abigail against the house of Nabal.
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Much like was the wilfull and rash act of the Prodigal, who would needs goe see the merrie world abroad, (as he thought it) yea and he might in no wise be staied from his purpose,
Much like was the wilful and rash act of the Prodigal, who would needs go see the merry world abroad, (as he Thought it) yea and he might in no wise be stayed from his purpose,
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as though hee had gone about some great and weightie worke, when he had gotten his portion into his hands to that end;
as though he had gone about Some great and weighty work, when he had got his portion into his hands to that end;
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but to what extremitie of miserie brought he himselfe? The same may be said of the rashnes of choller, whereby men smite out teeth and eyes out of the heads,
but to what extremity of misery brought he himself? The same may be said of the rashness of choler, whereby men smite out teeth and eyes out of the Heads,
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yea and breath out of the bodies (sometime) of wiues, children, seruants, or any of them, whom they light vpon, in their fume:
yea and breath out of the bodies (sometime) of wives, children, Servants, or any of them, whom they Light upon, in their fume:
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also of the rash bargaines and suertiships which are made and vndertaken in the world, and a thousand mischiefes besides.
also of the rash bargains and suertiships which Are made and undertaken in the world, and a thousand mischiefs beside.
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Likewise of the protestations commonly made in this manner:
Likewise of the protestations commonly made in this manner:
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I pray God I sinke where I stand, if it bee not true that I say;
I pray God I sink where I stand, if it be not true that I say;
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or, Gods curse be vpon me. Which Peter himself through rashnesse and forgetting himselfe, did fall into.
or, God's curse be upon me. Which Peter himself through rashness and forgetting himself, did fallen into.
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Therefore it behoueth all to be wise and well aduised in their vowes to God,
Therefore it behooves all to be wise and well advised in their vows to God,
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and promises made to men, that they snare not themselues, neither bring needlesse sorrow and woe vpon their owne heads.
and promises made to men, that they snare not themselves, neither bring needless sorrow and woe upon their own Heads.
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And euen so, when they be aduisedly and circumspectly made, according to the rules before set downe, vers. 30. then in no wise to goe from them,
And even so, when they be advisedly and circumspectly made, according to the rules before Set down, vers. 30. then in no wise to go from them,
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but to performe them as Dauid did, Psal. 119. Of this look more in the historie of Gaal, chap. 9. and elsewhere.
but to perform them as David did, Psalm 119. Of this look more in the history of Gaal, chap. 9. and elsewhere.
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Furthermore in this verse wee are taught, that God is to bee praised publikely for the publike benefits which wee receiue in common,
Furthermore in this verse we Are taught, that God is to be praised publicly for the public benefits which we receive in Common,
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as both here wee see in Iphtahs daughter, and in many other places I haue shewed,
as both Here we see in Iphtahs daughter, and in many other places I have showed,
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although not in the same manner, and Moses also, Miriam, and Debora, with sundrie others did:
although not in the same manner, and Moses also, Miriam, and Deborah, with sundry Others did:
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And he shewes the reason, that hee hauing vowed to offer her to the Lord, he might not (he said) goe backe:
And he shows the reason, that he having vowed to offer her to the Lord, he might not (he said) go back:
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and that as for other reasons heretofore set downe, so to teach posteritie by our example to doe the like. But of this after.
and that as for other Reasons heretofore Set down, so to teach posterity by our Exampl to do the like. But of this After.
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God would haue the first fruites consecrated to him, that wee might vse the rest with thanksgiuing.
God would have the First fruits consecrated to him, that we might use the rest with thanksgiving.
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And in that she was his only childe, it must needs increase his heauinesse, that by his vow he had brought vpon himselfe,
And in that she was his only child, it must needs increase his heaviness, that by his Voelli he had brought upon himself,
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when he saw he must be depriued of her:
when he saw he must be deprived of her:
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and to this his sinne brought him, in his rash vow making, or whatsoeuer other sinnes they were, that others may beware thereby.
and to this his sin brought him, in his rash Voelli making, or whatsoever other Sins they were, that Others may beware thereby.
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And by this we learne, that God for mens sinne will not spare to depriue them of that which is most deare vnto them. One reason hereof is, that the Lord meaneth to humble them deeply,
And by this we Learn, that God for men's sin will not spare to deprive them of that which is most deer unto them. One reason hereof is, that the Lord means to humble them deeply,
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and to cause them to descend into themselues more seriously, and to purge out the sinne that waiteth them a mischiefe, and so to preuent it.
and to cause them to descend into themselves more seriously, and to purge out the sin that waits them a mischief, and so to prevent it.
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And therefore this vse wee should make of it, that whensoeuer the Lord dealeth so with vs, wee should know it is for the hardnes of our harts, which otherwise and without such breaking of them, will not be softned.
And Therefore this use we should make of it, that whensoever the Lord deals so with us, we should know it is for the hardness of our hearts, which otherwise and without such breaking of them, will not be softened.
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And let vs the lesse marueile at it, when we finde it to be so;
And let us the less marvel At it, when we find it to be so;
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for though he haue often gone about it by gentler meanes, yet we know they haue not preuailed:
for though he have often gone about it by Gentler means, yet we know they have not prevailed:
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so that wee haue driuen him to deale more hardly with vs, as wee count it,
so that we have driven him to deal more hardly with us, as we count it,
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and to handle vs more roughly, as to wound vs so deeply, by taking the things from vs, which are most deare vnto vs. And if we are not to be accused for that our hearts are hardned by the deceitfulnes of sinne,
and to handle us more roughly, as to wound us so deeply, by taking the things from us, which Are most deer unto us And if we Are not to be accused for that our hearts Are hardened by the deceitfulness of sin,
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but that wee relent, yet let vs know, that God hath sufficient cause to afflict vs;
but that we relent, yet let us know, that God hath sufficient cause to afflict us;
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as to exercise and prepare vs for greater, and to hold vs here as strangers. But of this in another place;
as to exercise and prepare us for greater, and to hold us Here as Strangers. But of this in Another place;
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although I haue often obserued it, before in the seuerall stories, of the punishments which fell vpon the idolatrous Israelites.
although I have often observed it, before in the several stories, of the punishments which fell upon the idolatrous Israelites.
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By this verse it may appeare, how sore Iphtahs daughters meeting of him did trouble him,
By this verse it may appear, how soar Iphtahs daughters meeting of him did trouble him,
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as both by his word hee testified, saying;
as both by his word he testified, saying;
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Oh thou that shouldest haue been my chiefe earthly comfort, thou (I say) art one that hast chiefly cast me downe.
O thou that Shouldst have been my chief earthly Comfort, thou (I say) art one that hast chiefly cast me down.
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Also by signes thereof hee shewed it, in that hee cut his garments for sorrow,
Also by Signs thereof he showed it, in that he Cut his garments for sorrow,
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after the manner of the Hebrewes, when they saw that some great calamitie was suddenly befalne them,
After the manner of the Hebrews, when they saw that Some great calamity was suddenly befallen them,
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such was his ignorance, that he knew not there was libertie giuen by the Lord, in that case to redeeme that which a man had vowed amisse.
such was his ignorance, that he knew not there was liberty given by the Lord, in that case to Redeem that which a man had vowed amiss.
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This verse affoordeth vs many good lessons, and first by this, that she was such a trouble to him,
This verse affordeth us many good Lessons, and First by this, that she was such a trouble to him,
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after hee had gotten the victorie, and that the Lord pulled him downe so sore thereby;
After he had got the victory, and that the Lord pulled him down so soar thereby;
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by this (I say) we are taught, that God seeth it expedient thus to deale with his seruants oft times, that when hee hath exalted them by some great fauour bestowed vpon them,
by this (I say) we Are taught, that God sees it expedient thus to deal with his Servants oft times, that when he hath exalted them by Some great favour bestowed upon them,
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lest they should take too much delight therein, and so become surfeited therewith;
lest they should take too much delight therein, and so become surfeited therewith;
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hee addeth some affliction to it, or taketh away some part of the benefit, which point I haue at large handled in chap. 8. vers. 1. of this booke,
he adds Some affliction to it, or Takes away Some part of the benefit, which point I have At large handled in chap. 8. vers. 1. of this book,
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yet I will here adde somewhat. This appeareth therefore, in sundrie particulars;
yet I will Here add somewhat. This appears Therefore, in sundry particulars;
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as in our goodly shew and likelihood of fruitfull haruests, and hope of other commodities, commonly wet or drie, cold or heate immoderate,
as in our goodly show and likelihood of fruitful harvest's, and hope of other commodities, commonly wet or dry, cold or heat immoderate,
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and other changes and casualties cut off a great part of our hope.
and other changes and casualties Cut off a great part of our hope.
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So in marriage, wealth, credit, and such like, the Lord addeth sicknesse, some losses, or other affliction,
So in marriage, wealth, credit, and such like, the Lord adds sickness, Some losses, or other affliction,
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or holdeth the feare of them ouer our heads, (as the parent doth the rodde ouer the childe) to weane vs from too great pleasure taking in them.
or holds the Fear of them over our Heads, (as the parent does the rod over the child) to wean us from too great pleasure taking in them.
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Euen as we reade in all ages he hath done the like:
Eve as we read in all ages he hath done the like:
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So Isaak and Rebecca, in their kind and comfortable marriage, had Esau their sonne to bee a vexation to them, in his most wicked marriage,
So Isaac and Rebecca, in their kind and comfortable marriage, had Esau their son to be a vexation to them, in his most wicked marriage,
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and before that, sometime a famine, and sometime the ill dealing of strangers with them.
and before that, sometime a famine, and sometime the ill dealing of Strangers with them.
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So Iob for all his wealth, had his crosses and namely his wife, yea hee was so acquainted with this truth,
So Job for all his wealth, had his Crosses and namely his wife, yea he was so acquainted with this truth,
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and Gods dealing with his deare children, that hee said in the middest of his prosperitie, that he looked for his change.
and God's dealing with his deer children, that he said in the midst of his Prosperity, that he looked for his change.
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And who doth not see it necessarie, that the Lord should deale thus with vs? For else it should bee found so to be with vs,
And who does not see it necessary, that the Lord should deal thus with us? For Else it should be found so to be with us,
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as it was in the daies of Noah, when they did eate and drinke, marrie and were married,
as it was in the days of Noah, when they did eat and drink, marry and were married,
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and made that the chiefe end of their liuing here:
and made that the chief end of their living Here:
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whereas godlinesse being the great riches, and a day passed therein, being better then a thousand in any estate beside, the Lord would haue vs claspe about that,
whereas godliness being the great riches, and a day passed therein, being better then a thousand in any estate beside, the Lord would have us clasp about that,
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and be ready to learne by little and little, that wee haue no hold of any transitory thing here below though lawfull,
and be ready to Learn by little and little, that we have no hold of any transitory thing Here below though lawful,
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And to make good the doctrine that I haue gathered out of this verse, to wit, of Gods keeping vs vnder, some way in the middest of our prosperitie, I conclude, that if Paul had neede to be buffeted,
And to make good the Doctrine that I have gathered out of this verse, to wit, of God's keeping us under, Some Way in the midst of our Prosperity, I conclude, that if Paul had need to be buffeted,
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lest hee should be lifted vp aboue measure, we may lay our hand vpon our mouth and say, God hath most iust reason to deale thus with vs, as I haue said.
lest he should be lifted up above measure, we may lay our hand upon our Mouth and say, God hath most just reason to deal thus with us, as I have said.
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Now if hee seeth it meete thus to exercise vs, lest wee should bee lifted vp,
Now if he sees it meet thus to exercise us, lest we should be lifted up,
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then much more if we haue already been so, and passed our bounds in any such manner. Now to goe forward:
then much more if we have already been so, and passed our bounds in any such manner. Now to go forward:
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by these words of Iphtah, (Oh my daughter thou art of them that trouble me) and by the deepe and sudden sorrow which they testifie to haue then possessed him, by them I say wee may see and obserue another thing, that the best delights and greatest pleasures of this life, in which wee haue had exceeding comfort,
by these words of Iphtah, (O my daughter thou art of them that trouble me) and by the deep and sudden sorrow which they testify to have then possessed him, by them I say we may see and observe Another thing, that the best delights and greatest pleasures of this life, in which we have had exceeding Comfort,
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as hee had in his daughter, may possibly and doe often turne to our great sorrow and discontentment.
as he had in his daughter, may possibly and do often turn to our great sorrow and discontentment.
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We see the same in Iacob, when his sonnes hating their brother Ioseph, had dipped his coate in blood, to hide their owne sinne,
We see the same in Iacob, when his Sons hating their brother Ioseph, had dipped his coat in blood, to hide their own sin,
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and brought it to their father, to make him thinke that he had been slaine by some wilde beast;
and brought it to their father, to make him think that he had been slain by Some wild beast;
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when he saw it, hee brake out in a great passion, and said, This is my sonnes coate,
when he saw it, he brake out in a great passion, and said, This is my Sons coat,
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an euill beast hath deuouted him.
an evil beast hath devouted him.
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Oh what heauinesse tooke hold of him, euen from and by him who was his ioy and most deare vnto him? And thus it is with vs, as it was with them.
O what heaviness took hold of him, even from and by him who was his joy and most deer unto him? And thus it is with us, as it was with them.
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So consider how deare Absolom was to his father Dauid: and when word was brought him of his death,
So Consider how deer Absalom was to his father David: and when word was brought him of his death,
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how heauily did he take it? how did he wish and desire that hee might haue lost his owne life, to haue saued his,
how heavily did he take it? how did he wish and desire that he might have lost his own life, to have saved his,
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as his words vttered in most patheticall and lamentable manner, doe testifie, where he thus crieth out:
as his words uttered in most pathetical and lamentable manner, do testify, where he thus cries out:
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Oh Absolom, my sonne, my sonne: would God I had died for thee, oh Absolom my sonne, my sonne.
O Absalom, my son, my son: would God I had died for thee, o Absalom my son, my son.
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Euen so what sore disquiets and corsiues, are many children to their parents, wiues to their husbands,
Eve so what soar disquiets and corrosives, Are many children to their Parents, wives to their Husbands,
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and these againe to them, and one deare friend to another? And what vexations haue many mens goods been to them,
and these again to them, and one deer friend to Another? And what vexations have many men's goods been to them,
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as their house and land, when they haue brought them to naught, and when they haue seene they must forgoe them? And how haue other mens pleasures stung them at the heart,
as their house and land, when they have brought them to nought, and when they have seen they must forgo them? And how have other men's pleasures stung them At the heart,
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when they hauing been the ioy thereof, they haue forsaken them? Oh if men durst or could be perswaded to bewray it,
when they having been the joy thereof, they have forsaken them? O if men durst or could be persuaded to bewray it,
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when they haue seene they must dye, and leaue all, how haue they been wrapped in deadly sorrow and thraldome thereby,
when they have seen they must die, and leave all, how have they been wrapped in deadly sorrow and thraldom thereby,
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so neere were their hearts knit to their earthly delights, that they haue been able to thinke of no good thing to helpe them to saluation,
so near were their hearts knit to their earthly delights, that they have been able to think of no good thing to help them to salvation,
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and to make their account well to God, no nor to entertaine any good aduice and instruction,
and to make their account well to God, no nor to entertain any good Advice and instruction,
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if it had been offered them.
if it had been offered them.
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And what may bee the reason of all this? Truly this, seeing they haue so greatly abused them, by setting them in the Lords place,
And what may be the reason of all this? Truly this, seeing they have so greatly abused them, by setting them in the lords place,
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and their harts vpon them so impotently and fondly, directly contrary to Gods commandement, giuing this charge:
and their hearts upon them so impotently and fondly, directly contrary to God's Commandment, giving this charge:
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If riches encrease, set not your hearts vpon them.
If riches increase, Set not your hearts upon them.
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And to make this their sinne the greater, they must know, that they who are not brought as yet to faith in Christ,
And to make this their sin the greater, they must know, that they who Are not brought as yet to faith in christ,
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and true repentance, so that they bee by him intitled to them (who is Lord and heire of all) they haue no right to any of their lawfullest pleasures and profits, no not their children by Gods allowance, hauing lost the same right by Adams sinne, which indeede once was giuen in Adams innocencie.
and true Repentance, so that they be by him entitled to them (who is Lord and heir of all) they have no right to any of their lawfullest pleasures and profits, no not their children by God's allowance, having lost the same right by Adams sin, which indeed once was given in Adams innocence.
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And yet euen the godliest must vse them soberly, and learne to enioy them with Gods allowance (as they may,
And yet even the Godliest must use them soberly, and Learn to enjoy them with God's allowance (as they may,
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when they resolue with contentment to leaue them, and when they are put to necessarie, profitable,
when they resolve with contentment to leave them, and when they Are put to necessary, profitable,
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& godly vses) for that is (indeed) to learne to want them, (as we are commanded,
& godly uses) for that is (indeed) to Learn to want them, (as we Are commanded,
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and haue example thereof) when God will so haue it: And otherwise they who haue had most, shall wish they had had least.
and have Exampl thereof) when God will so have it: And otherwise they who have had most, shall wish they had had least.
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And if yee will aske, if there be nothing that men may safely and boldly reioyce in:
And if ye will ask, if there be nothing that men may safely and boldly rejoice in:
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I answere, Yes, let them reioyce in beleeuing, in hope, patience and a good conscience: that ioy shall not be taken from them.
I answer, Yes, let them rejoice in believing, in hope, patience and a good conscience: that joy shall not be taken from them.
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Besides in this verse, in that Iphtah said, his daughter troubled him, and yet it was by no ill behauiour, let it be an instruction for children, that they had not need to be crosses to their parents, by loosenes and disobedience:
Beside in this verse, in that Iphtah said, his daughter troubled him, and yet it was by no ill behaviour, let it be an instruction for children, that they had not need to be Crosses to their Parents, by looseness and disobedience:
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for their parents are many waies grieued by them in other respects;
for their Parents Are many ways grieved by them in other respects;
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as to see them crossed and brought behinde hand in the world, by pouertie, or for that they thriue not in their outward estate,
as to see them crossed and brought behind hand in the world, by poverty, or for that they thrive not in their outward estate,
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when they were vsed in the best manner, (if euer well vsed) but now much more,
when they were used in the best manner, (if ever well used) but now much more,
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so for their other sundrie troubles that befall them: and with these, when they looke to haue them the staffe of their old age,
so for their other sundry Troubles that befall them: and with these, when they look to have them the staff of their old age,
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then if they see them taken away by death, or crossed by their awke and bad matches;
then if they see them taken away by death, or crossed by their awke and bad Matches;
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if then they also with the like to these shall vexe them in their life,
if then they also with the like to these shall vex them in their life,
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how can they chuse but bring their gray haires with sorrow to their graue? Monsters therefore and vnnaturall children are they, who knowing that from their very conception & birth, they are occasions of griefe and heauinesse of heart, to their parents many waies, who take thought for them also afterward in euery part of their life,
how can they choose but bring their grey hairs with sorrow to their graven? Monsters Therefore and unnatural children Are they, who knowing that from their very conception & birth, they Are occasions of grief and heaviness of heart, to their Parents many ways, who take Thought for them also afterwards in every part of their life,
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how to bring them vp and prouide for them, monsters (I say) they are who doe yet adde more heart smart,
how to bring them up and provide for them, monsters (I say) they Are who do yet add more heart smart,
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and greater griefe to them by their vnrulinesse, stoutnesse, loftines of minde, riot, ill spending their time,
and greater grief to them by their unruliness, stoutness, loftiness of mind, riot, ill spending their time,
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and goods with lewd companions, and many other euill waies, euen so many as who can reckon them vp? But this point hath been diuersly occasioned already,
and goods with lewd Sodales, and many other evil ways, even so many as who can reckon them up? But this point hath been diversely occasioned already,
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and more directly concernes the 36. verse following.
and more directly concerns the 36. verse following.
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And because he saith he could not goe backe, but must execute his vow, many marueile he should be so ignorant, that he knew not the law in Leuiticus concerning the redeeming of a sonne or a daughter in such a case,
And Because he Says he could not go back, but must execute his Voelli, many marvel he should be so ignorant, that he knew not the law in Leviticus Concerning the redeeming of a son or a daughter in such a case,
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for so might hee haue done.
for so might he have done.
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But hee being driuen out of his fathers house, because he was base borne, and banished,
But he being driven out of his Father's house, Because he was base born, and banished,
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& fell to a souldiers life, it might the rather be therefore, that he was lesse acquainted with the law of God.
& fell to a Soldiers life, it might the rather be Therefore, that he was less acquainted with the law of God.
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But it is more marueilous, that being so famous a thing, that the high Priest should not be consulted with, by the motion of some of his friends especially, there remaining two moneths before the vow was put in execution.
But it is more marvelous, that being so famous a thing, that the high Priest should not be consulted with, by the motion of Some of his Friends especially, there remaining two months before the Voelli was put in execution.
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But his ignorance it was, that held him in that grieuous error.
But his ignorance it was, that held him in that grievous error.
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And it is a watch-word to all Gods people, to labour against it, seeing he being ignorant of this one point, brought such sorrow and woe vpon his owne head:
And it is a watchword to all God's people, to labour against it, seeing he being ignorant of this one point, brought such sorrow and woe upon his own head:
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for who findes not likewise, that want of knowledge in some one point, or want of care to remember that which he knowes (which in effect is all one) hath been a sore blemish to him among his betters, who can espie his ignorance? or else through the want of it, hee hath runne vpon rocks, I meane indangered himselfe, to doe that to his shame and griefe;
for who finds not likewise, that want of knowledge in Some one point, or want of care to Remember that which he knows (which in Effect is all one) hath been a soar blemish to him among his betters, who can espy his ignorance? or Else through the want of it, he hath run upon Rocks, I mean endangered himself, to do that to his shame and grief;
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which, knowledge thereof would haue guided him, to haue done to his owne great comfort.
which, knowledge thereof would have guided him, to have done to his own great Comfort.
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Oh seeke we therefore sauing knowledge, and all that is necessarie while we may, and as wee may, it is a crowne to an humble and sanctified person:
O seek we Therefore Saving knowledge, and all that is necessary while we may, and as we may, it is a crown to an humble and sanctified person:
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and in a doubtfull case, doe we not, as Iphtah here did, to neglect the seeking of resolution,
and in a doubtful case, do we not, as Iphtah Here did, to neglect the seeking of resolution,
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when and where we may haue it.
when and where we may have it.
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And let them who liue vnder an ordinary Ministerie vnprofitably, repent betimes, and redeeme the time:
And let them who live under an ordinary Ministry unprofitably, Repent betimes, and Redeem the time:
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for it is a great plague of God, to bee euer learning, and neuer comming to the knowledge of the truth.
for it is a great plague of God, to be ever learning, and never coming to the knowledge of the truth.
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And such as want meanes, let them quicken their appetite the more, and labour to set the best price vpon knowledge and wisedome, which is the holy vse of it.
And such as want means, let them quicken their appetite the more, and labour to Set the best price upon knowledge and Wisdom, which is the holy use of it.
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For hee that matcheth these with the most precious iewels, and searcheth after thē as gold, hee is like to finde them soonest.
For he that Matches these with the most precious Jewels, and Searches After them as gold, he is like to find them soonest.
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The other passeth by them vnknowne at vnawares, as he that walketh ouer mines and treasure hidden in the earth, neuer the wiser.
The other passes by them unknown At unawares, as he that walks over mines and treasure hidden in the earth, never the Wiser.
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But the text giuing occasion rather to vrge this care vpon the better sort, we may iustly bewaile it,
But the text giving occasion rather to urge this care upon the better sort, we may justly bewail it,
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how long it is ere euen many a good Christian attaine to that measure of competent and necessarie knowledge, which might guide his course.
how long it is ere even many a good Christian attain to that measure of competent and necessary knowledge, which might guide his course.
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I speake not now of exact knowledge in all points, much lesse of curious knowledge of things lesse pertinent, which yet many seeke after more greedily, then they doe the other;
I speak not now of exact knowledge in all points, much less of curious knowledge of things less pertinent, which yet many seek After more greedily, then they do the other;
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like distempered stomackes, which feede vpon trash rather then good nourishment.
like distempered stomachs, which feed upon trash rather then good nourishment.
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Now what makes it so difficult a thing as it is? Sometime an inuincible defect in nature:
Now what makes it so difficult a thing as it is? Sometime an invincible defect in nature:
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in which case I confesse, a tractable and modest minde may pleade an excuse from God:
in which case I confess, a tractable and modest mind may plead an excuse from God:
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in others a conceit that if Christ be knowne in any sort, it skils not whether other matters bee knowne or no; (which is a foolish opinion and collection.) Others and the most heare badly,
in Others a conceit that if christ be known in any sort, it skills not whither other matters be known or no; (which is a foolish opinion and collection.) Others and the most hear badly,
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or adde no priuate helpe of their owne reading, or vse of the memory by conference.
or add no private help of their own reading, or use of the memory by conference.
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Therefore as contraries be cured by contraries, so let euery mā seeing his disease, addresse himselfe to the cure.
Therefore as contraries be cured by contraries, so let every man seeing his disease, address himself to the cure.
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We see that ignorance in the law of the land, sometimes breedes a man such trouble and losse,
We see that ignorance in the law of the land, sometime breeds a man such trouble and loss,
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as makes him rue it all his life long: much more then, a man would thinke, in the law of God.
as makes him rue it all his life long: much more then, a man would think, in the law of God.
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For example, many a man through ignorance (though otherwise wel-minded) is drawne into bad company,
For Exampl, many a man through ignorance (though otherwise well-minded) is drawn into bad company,
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and by such, entised to leaudnesse, or made drunke, or snared by rash promises, bargaines, suretiships.
and by such, enticed to leaudnesse, or made drunk, or snared by rash promises, bargains, suretyships.
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Others ioyne with their religion, abuse of their lawful liberties, and are ouertaken therein grossely, in vnlawfull gamings,
Others join with their Religion, abuse of their lawful Liberties, and Are overtaken therein grossly, in unlawful gamings,
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and ill spending of the time, lasciuiousnesse, foolish mirth, and many other blemishes.
and ill spending of the time, lasciviousness, foolish mirth, and many other blemishes.
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Some doubting of the lawfulnes of a thing which they earnestly desire to doe, entangle themselues, which (if they had knowledge) they durst not doe.
some doubting of the lawfulness of a thing which they earnestly desire to do, entangle themselves, which (if they had knowledge) they durst not do.
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So it is rare, but a goodly sight, to see a man order his steppes by knowledge,
So it is rare, but a goodly sighed, to see a man order his steps by knowledge,
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and to haue fellowship with the light, and the contrary (besides the other named inconueniences) much dishonoureth the profession it selfe of the Gospell.
and to have fellowship with the Light, and the contrary (beside the other nam inconveniences) much Dishonors the profession it self of the Gospel.
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Further, to omit that he might haue redeemed her, as I said, and to speake no more of his ignorance in that point, note we this, that his care was great in keeping a good conscience:
Further, to omit that he might have redeemed her, as I said, and to speak no more of his ignorance in that point, note we this, that his care was great in keeping a good conscience:
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a good conscience I say, according to the knowledge he had, though I confesse it cannot bee in it selfe a good conscience, which is not a sound conscience.
a good conscience I say, according to the knowledge he had, though I confess it cannot be in it self a good conscience, which is not a found conscience.
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But an euill conscience it may bee, euen to doe a thing lawfull, if it be contrary to that which a man is perswaded, though erroniously.
But an evil conscience it may be, even to do a thing lawful, if it be contrary to that which a man is persuaded, though erroneously.
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And it appeares Iphtah sought to keepe a good conscience, in asmuch as he spareth not his onely child, to the end that hee might please God,
And it appears Iphtah sought to keep a good conscience, in as as he spares not his only child, to the end that he might please God,
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as he thought, by performing his vow.
as he Thought, by performing his Voelli.
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For there was nothing else could cause him to bring such sorrow vpon himselfe by offering his only daughter in sacrifice,
For there was nothing Else could cause him to bring such sorrow upon himself by offering his only daughter in sacrifice,
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but the shunning and auoiding of a greater sorrow, namely, the bringing of God to bee against him,
but the shunning and avoiding of a greater sorrow, namely, the bringing of God to be against him,
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as hee feared hee should haue done, if he had not offered her according to his vow.
as he feared he should have done, if he had not offered her according to his Voelli.
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His care to keep a good conscience in that he thought he knew, teacheth all Gods people, in that which they know to be faithfull.
His care to keep a good conscience in that he Thought he knew, Teaches all God's people, in that which they know to be faithful.
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Better is he by many degrees, who in that which hee knowes is carefull to doe the same;
Better is he by many Degrees, who in that which he knows is careful to do the same;
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then another who swelleth with pride, and is puffed vp with great knowledge in the letter,
then Another who Swells with pride, and is puffed up with great knowledge in the Letter,
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when he seeth not the end of it, much lesse attaineth to it; which is by loue to edifie, and doe good to himselfe and others by it.
when he sees not the end of it, much less attaineth to it; which is by love to edify, and do good to himself and Others by it.
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But in them who be vpright hearted toward God, as the good women were, that accompanied our Sauiour on earth, that is, verified which hee spake.
But in them who be upright hearted towards God, as the good women were, that accompanied our Saviour on earth, that is, verified which he spoke.
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If ye know these things, happie are yee if yee doe them. &c. And contrarily, he that offendeth in the least (teaching others so to do) shall be least in the kingdome of God.
If you know these things, happy Are ye if ye do them. etc. And contrarily, he that offends in the least (teaching Others so to do) shall be least in the Kingdom of God.
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Now to this we must adde that which (in part) was toucht before that men must beware of that corrupt conceit of Popery, that conscience (for such is all true deuotion) may bee in a thing where knowledge is not.
Now to this we must add that which (in part) was touched before that men must beware of that corrupt conceit of Popery, that conscience (for such is all true devotion) may be in a thing where knowledge is not.
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Nay, they go further, for they are so bold as to say, that deuotion is the fruit of ignorance.
Nay, they go further, for they Are so bold as to say, that devotion is the fruit of ignorance.
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It proceeded not from Iphtah his ignorance, but from his grace, that he was so deuout.
It proceeded not from Iphtah his ignorance, but from his grace, that he was so devout.
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That which ignorance properly brings forth, is error and wilworship: deuotion is neither caused by ignorance, no, nor yet by knowledge without faith and grace,
That which ignorance properly brings forth, is error and Idol worship: devotion is neither caused by ignorance, no, nor yet by knowledge without faith and grace,
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though knowledge must guide and perfect it afterward.
though knowledge must guide and perfect it afterwards.
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Now to this lamentable complaint of the father, to wit, Iphtah, let vs heare the kind and dutifull answere of the daughter.
Now to this lamentable complaint of the father, to wit, Iphtah, let us hear the kind and dutiful answer of the daughter.
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My father, saith she, if thou hast vowed any thing to the Lord concerning me (as she perceiued by him he had,
My father, Says she, if thou hast vowed any thing to the Lord Concerning me (as she perceived by him he had,
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for euery word is not recorded in a briefe history) I yeeld obediently to thee,
for every word is not recorded in a brief history) I yield obediently to thee,
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and am willing to confirme and helpe to make good thy vow.
and am willing to confirm and help to make good thy Voelli.
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Her obedience, or rather desire of obedience to her father, was highly commendable, euen as his was to God,
Her Obedience, or rather desire of Obedience to her father, was highly commendable, even as his was to God,
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but yet in the respect before named, to wit, because she thought her fathers vow was lawfull, as himselfe thought;
but yet in the respect before nam, to wit, Because she Thought her Father's Voelli was lawful, as himself Thought;
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it must bee performed and kept:
it must be performed and kept:
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for shee ought and might haue denied to haue yeelded, where her father had so vainely and needlessely vowed,
for she ought and might have denied to have yielded, where her father had so vainly and needlessly vowed,
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if she had knowne that her father had had libertie by the law of God to redeeme her.
if she had known that her father had had liberty by the law of God to Redeem her.
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But she to please God, as shee supposed, and that her father might not offend him neither, by breaking his vow, did submit her selfe,
But she to please God, as she supposed, and that her father might not offend him neither, by breaking his Voelli, did submit her self,
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and makes no exclamation at the heare-say of it, nay doth not so much as question about,
and makes no exclamation At the hearsay of it, nay does not so much as question about,
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and discusse it with a scrupulous mind.
and discuss it with a scrupulous mind.
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And marke further that she saith, it was not grieuous for her to die, seeing the enemies of God were ouerthrowne.
And mark further that she Says, it was not grievous for her to die, seeing the enemies of God were overthrown.
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This her readie and obedient affection (setting aside the error thereof) is a cleare glasse for youth to looke in, to shew their readinesse in obeying their parents, it being agreeable to the law of God, which is required of them,
This her ready and obedient affection (setting aside the error thereof) is a clear glass for youth to look in, to show their readiness in obeying their Parents, it being agreeable to the law of God, which is required of them,
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and so in obeying their gouernours set ouer them.
and so in obeying their Governors Set over them.
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And as shee said in her owne case for her selfe, so should they say, euery one for himself vnto them, farre bee it from mee, that I should procure,
And as she said in her own case for her self, so should they say, every one for himself unto them, Far be it from me, that I should procure,
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or bee a meane of your sorrow. Children that are teachable may heare her, and learne when they may or must speake, and how to doe it. And that is thus:
or be a mean of your sorrow. Children that Are teachable may hear her, and Learn when they may or must speak, and how to do it. And that is thus:
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that whereas reuerence, obedience and thankfulnesse is required of them, so they bee readie accordingly in the performing of them all vnto them to doe their duties.
that whereas Reverence, Obedience and thankfulness is required of them, so they be ready accordingly in the performing of them all unto them to do their duties.
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Their humble and kind words should comfort and glad their parents hearts, and yet they should looke carefully to be found sutable also in their deeds.
Their humble and kind words should Comfort and glad their Parents hearts, and yet they should look carefully to be found suitable also in their Deeds.
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And these were as double armour to them, when the wicked children wound and lay open their parents to reproch among the bad sort,
And these were as double armour to them, when the wicked children wound and lay open their Parents to reproach among the bad sort,
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and are corruption to their bones. These should make them not to be ashamed of them, as their children.
and Are corruption to their bones. These should make them not to be ashamed of them, as their children.
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And blessed is the man that hath his quiuer full of such arrowes, they shall defend him from the ill tongues of his enemies.
And blessed is the man that hath his quiver full of such arrows, they shall defend him from the ill tongues of his enemies.
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Euen so the common ill behauiour of the most children, and namely, their words and answers, which they giue to their parents, chattingly, stoutly, saucily, (yea and with gybes and taunts, some of them,) they are to their parents,
Eve so the Common ill behaviour of the most children, and namely, their words and answers, which they give to their Parents, chattingly, stoutly, saucily, (yea and with gybes and taunts, Some of them,) they Are to their Parents,
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as I haue said, reproch and poyson to their owne soules.
as I have said, reproach and poison to their own Souls.
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But to make this point more sull and cleare, here let all good children learne this duty from God, that with their ready and willing mind, submitting themselues to their parents, they ioyne also wisdome and sound knowledge, to direct them wherein to obey, that so they may not commend their affection onely,
But to make this point more sull and clear, Here let all good children Learn this duty from God, that with their ready and willing mind, submitting themselves to their Parents, they join also Wisdom and found knowledge, to Direct them wherein to obey, that so they may not commend their affection only,
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but the whole duty to their father in heauen, aswell as to their father in earth.
but the Whole duty to their father in heaven, aswell as to their father in earth.
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I speake not this, as if I would teach them to contest with their parents, or descant with them about their lawfull demands;
I speak not this, as if I would teach them to contest with their Parents, or descant with them about their lawful demands;
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but to beware left by obeying man in a good intent, they offend God in the maine.
but to beware left by obeying man in a good intent, they offend God in the main.
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Neither doe all parents make conscience what they vrge, but require a strict obedience without controle.
Neither do all Parents make conscience what they urge, but require a strict Obedience without control.
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And they that doe make conscience, yet require their due often ignorantly:
And they that do make conscience, yet require their due often ignorantly:
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and would be full loth to doe it, if they knew it vnlawfull, as Iphtah doubtlesse would.
and would be full loath to do it, if they knew it unlawful, as Iphtah doubtless would.
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Indeed I confesse this duty lieth streightliest vpon the parent, to know what to demand,
Indeed I confess this duty lies streightliest upon the parent, to know what to demand,
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but the child (if hee neglect) is bound to performe the same, which might of the other be lawfully demanded.
but the child (if he neglect) is bound to perform the same, which might of the other be lawfully demanded.
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And let none thinke that by this rule, the inferiour is euer a whit priuiledged:
And let none think that by this Rule, the inferior is ever a whit privileged:
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no doubtlesse, hee obeyeth the parent and gouernour best and most, who obeyeth in the Lord vpon knowledge.
no doubtless, he Obeyeth the parent and governor best and most, who Obeyeth in the Lord upon knowledge.
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And in that she saith, Seeing thou art reuenged of thine enemies, I am well content to dye, it was a speech that might well haue become the experiencedst seruants of God,
And in that she Says, Seeing thou art revenged of thine enemies, I am well content to die, it was a speech that might well have become the experiencedst Servants of God,
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though vttered by a young damsell. Oh let such examples be our instruction! for as Paul said the same words in a like case;
though uttered by a young damsel. O let such Examples be our instruction! for as Paul said the same words in a like case;
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so the Lord instructeth vs to doe the same.
so the Lord Instructeth us to do the same.
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So that wee haue cause to say and thinke it, that our liues should not bee deare to vs, in respect of the welfare and peace of Gods Church and people:
So that we have cause to say and think it, that our lives should not be deer to us, in respect of the welfare and peace of God's Church and people:
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for her prosperitie should bee our desire and ioy.
for her Prosperity should be our desire and joy.
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As wee are taught by the example of that rare noble man Nehemiah, more famous for grace and godlinesse,
As we Are taught by the Exampl of that rare noble man Nehemiah, more famous for grace and godliness,
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then for his greatnes and aduancement: who being asked of the King, why his countenance was cast downe, and sad;
then for his greatness and advancement: who being asked of the King, why his countenance was cast down, and sad;
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he answered, Oh my Lord the King, why should I not bee sad, when the house and citie of the sepulchers of my fathers lieth waste,
he answered, O my Lord the King, why should I not be sad, when the house and City of the sepulchers of my Father's lies waste,
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and the gates thereof are deuoured with fire?
and the gates thereof Are devoured with fire?
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Commendable also was the answere of Mephibosheth to Dauid, when hee was safely deliuered from the rebellion of Absalom, and restored againe to be the vpholder and welfare of the Church:
Commendable also was the answer of Mephibosheth to David, when he was safely Delivered from the rebellion of Absalom, and restored again to be the upholder and welfare of the Church:
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thus he said, What are all my goods and substance to mee, seeing my Lord the King is come home in peace? And Paul shewed by his words to the Romans, Chap. 9. and 10. that so earnest was his desire and prayer to God for Israel, that they might be saued, that he would pledge his owne saluation to purchase theirs.
thus he said, What Are all my goods and substance to me, seeing my Lord the King is come home in peace? And Paul showed by his words to the Roman, Chap. 9. and 10. that so earnest was his desire and prayer to God for Israel, that they might be saved, that he would pledge his own salvation to purchase theirs.
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And hee telleth King Agrippa, that so as he and all that heard him that day, were added as true members to increase the Church, hee was content to beare the bands and hardnesse himselfe alone, hee (I say) could haue wished that hee might haue borne all the brunt, to free them from it.
And he Telleth King Agrippa, that so as he and all that herd him that day, were added as true members to increase the Church, he was content to bear the bans and hardness himself alone, he (I say) could have wished that he might have born all the brunt, to free them from it.
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Such loue should wee beare (and not pretend) to the Church of God, that a great part of our ioy should bee diminished,
Such love should we bear (and not pretend) to the Church of God, that a great part of our joy should be diminished,
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vnlesse she might ioy with vs. But we may complaine with the prouerb, Euery man for himselfe:
unless she might joy with us But we may complain with the proverb, Every man for himself:
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but they are happiest that weepe and reioyce with her.
but they Are Happiest that weep and rejoice with her.
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For wherein standeth our happinesse, and whence haue we our chiefe cause of reioycing? Haue we it not from hence, that we are members of that holy Catholike Church of Christ, which (being his body) is knit and compacted by ioynts and sinewes together,
For wherein Stands our happiness, and whence have we our chief cause of rejoicing? Have we it not from hence, that we Are members of that holy Catholic Church of christ, which (being his body) is knit and compacted by Joints and sinews together,
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as the contrary ill beseemed Ionah, who was checkt for his labour. And further, seeing the varietie of the necessities and estates, both of diuers particular Churches,
as the contrary ill beseemed Jonah, who was checked for his labour. And further, seeing the variety of the necessities and estates, both of diverse particular Churches,
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and draweth from him (as her head) life and grace? And partake wee not euen here singular fruit from this communion of Saints, not only by the sweet conuersing with them, whom wee are next vnto,
and draws from him (as her head) life and grace? And partake we not even Here singular fruit from this communion of Saints, not only by the sweet conversing with them, whom we Are next unto,
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and dwell among, but by the prayers of such as wee are onely present with in spirit,
and dwell among, but by the Prayers of such as we Are only present with in Spirit,
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though in place farre distant? Therefore next to our communion with our Lord Iesus himselfe, what sweeter meditation haue we then of our fellowship with his bodie? whereunto he hath granted such singular priuiledges,
though in place Far distant? Therefore next to our communion with our Lord Iesus himself, what Sweeten meditation have we then of our fellowship with his body? whereunto he hath granted such singular privileges,
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and which hee hath beautified with so many admirable gifts and graces? in all which wee haue our parts,
and which he hath beautified with so many admirable Gifts and graces? in all which we have our parts,
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if we haue any part in her. What thinke we? Is Christ diuided:
if we have any part in her. What think we? Is christ divided:
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Is his body subiect to dismembring? Can any of vs draw from the head, any influence of grace,
Is his body Subject to dismembering? Can any of us draw from the head, any influence of grace,
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if wee will be singular by our selues, or separate our selues from our brethren? Doth not a great part of our felicitie hereafter, consist in this, that we shall haue fellowship with the Saints in light,
if we will be singular by our selves, or separate our selves from our brothers? Does not a great part of our felicity hereafter, consist in this, that we shall have fellowship with the Saints in Light,
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euen the light of Gods and the Lambs immediate presence? For these reasons, let vs bee perswaded to enlarge our selues,
even the Light of God's and the Lambs immediate presence? For these Reasons, let us be persuaded to enlarge our selves,
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and not to bee streightned within our selues, as if we neither had any part in the sorrowes or prosperitie of others.
and not to be straighteneth within our selves, as if we neither had any part in the sorrows or Prosperity of Others.
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For as there is a duty required of vs toward the whole body, to pray for the peace of it,
For as there is a duty required of us towards the Whole body, to pray for the peace of it,
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and mourne for the grieuances thereof: so especially for that part thereof, whose estate is best knowne to vs:
and mourn for the grievances thereof: so especially for that part thereof, whose estate is best known to us:
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and with Dauid we must say, If I forget thee (O Ierusalem) let my tongue cleane to the roofe of my mouth,
and with David we must say, If I forget thee (Oh Ierusalem) let my tongue clean to the roof of my Mouth,
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and my fingers forget to play.
and my fingers forget to play.
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And againe, For Zions sake, I will not hold my peace, &c. till her beautie breake forth as the light,
And again, For Zions sake, I will not hold my peace, etc. till her beauty break forth as the Light,
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and till Ierusalem be set vp, the glory of the earth.
and till Ierusalem be Set up, the glory of the earth.
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And this affection should bee so strong, that it should ouerflow the bankes of the Church,
And this affection should be so strong, that it should overflow the banks of the Church,
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and extend it selfe to the borders and confines thereof:
and extend it self to the borders and confines thereof:
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and be earnest with God, for them that are yet strangers and aliants, that they may be made members of this bodie, and citizens of this Citie:
and be earnest with God, for them that Are yet Strangers and aliants, that they may be made members of this body, and Citizens of this city:
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that the Kingdome of Christ may bee stretcht out from sea to sea, and he may rule farre and wide throughout the world.
that the Kingdom of christ may be stretched out from sea to sea, and he may Rule Far and wide throughout the world.
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And it will become vs aswell to entreate the Lord, to pitie the many thousands of them that sit in darknesse, who cannot discerne betwixt the right hand and the left,
And it will become us aswell to entreat the Lord, to pity the many thousands of them that fit in darkness, who cannot discern betwixt the right hand and the left,
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& members of each, (some of them knowne to vs) is manifold:
& members of each, (Some of them known to us) is manifold:
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we must thinke this duty not easily discharged, without a great measure of loue, and an heart dilated therewith, and well purged of selfeloue.
we must think this duty not Easily discharged, without a great measure of love, and an heart dilated therewith, and well purged of Self-love.
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There are many that pretend this office to the Church (being indeed Schismatikes and Heretikes) out of a preposterous loue of a communion, out of vnion.
There Are many that pretend this office to the Church (being indeed Schismatics and Heretics) out of a preposterous love of a communion, out of Union.
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But let them know the Church acknowledgeth no such bastards, neither hearkneth after those that would, vnder the pretence of a new deuised communaltie of their owne, draw her to either a separation from her head,
But let them know the Church acknowledgeth no such bastards, neither harkeneth After those that would, under the pretence of a new devised commonalty of their own, draw her to either a separation from her head,
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as Papists doe, or from fellowship with the body of Christ, as they who terme themselues of the separation doe.
as Papists do, or from fellowship with the body of christ, as they who term themselves of the separation do.
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When Iphtahs daughter had answered her father, as he had giuen her occasion, she made a request to him for her selfe,
When Iphtahs daughter had answered her father, as he had given her occasion, she made a request to him for her self,
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as in this verse is shewed, saying:
as in this verse is showed, saying:
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Giue me leaue to goe to the mountaines, to bewaile my virginitie, I and my fellowes.
Give me leave to go to the Mountains, to bewail my virginity, I and my Fellows.
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For it was counted a reproch in those daies, to die childlesse. And a solitarie place as she asked, was fit for that purpose.
For it was counted a reproach in those days, to die childless. And a solitary place as she asked, was fit for that purpose.
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Now that she would not without leaue doe euen that which was good, she sheweth clearely,
Now that she would not without leave do even that which was good, she shows clearly,
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and we may see, that much lesse would she haue done as Dinah, Iacobs daughter did, to range and roue, idlely, needlessely and dangerously.
and we may see, that much less would she have done as Dinah, Iacobs daughter did, to range and rove, idly, needlessly and dangerously.
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Which may teach our youth, and particularly the maidens of our age, to learne this point of obedience of her;
Which may teach our youth, and particularly the maidens of our age, to Learn this point of Obedience of her;
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namely not to bee their owne caruers, to cut out their liberty to themselues, while they be vnder the gouernment and authoritie of their parents or other;
namely not to be their own carvers, to Cut out their liberty to themselves, while they be under the government and Authority of their Parents or other;
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to go where they list, and to thinke themselues too good to craue leaue, especially, for their lawfull going forth:
to go where they list, and to think themselves too good to crave leave, especially, for their lawful going forth:
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which to doe agreeth not with stout and loftie stomackes, and therefore the most of them, going commonly to such places,
which to do agreeth not with stout and lofty stomachs, and Therefore the most of them, going commonly to such places,
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& to such ends, as they wish afterward that they had staied at home, doe with shame and sorrow, reape the iust fruit of their disobedience:
& to such ends, as they wish afterwards that they had stayed At home, do with shame and sorrow, reap the just fruit of their disobedience:
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whereas by crauing leaue they might haue been answered by them with whom they should haue consulted, that such goings foorth had not been for their good,
whereas by craving leave they might have been answered by them with whom they should have consulted, that such goings forth had not been for their good,
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and so might haue been staied at home with safety.
and so might have been stayed At home with safety.
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And if shee asked leaue for her going abroad, how much more would she haue asked it in more weightie cases? But this is a branch of the generall duty of obedience, whereof much hath been said in Chap. 1. and elsewhere.
And if she asked leave for her going abroad, how much more would she have asked it in more weighty cases? But this is a branch of the general duty of Obedience, whereof much hath been said in Chap. 1. and elsewhere.
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But fondly doth Popery abuse such examples, to maintaine Monasticall life, and such like fancies,
But fondly does Popery abuse such Examples, to maintain Monastical life, and such like fancies,
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Onely this wee may wonder at, that the daughter of Iphtah, a man ignorant (no doubt) and vnaquainted with many things, concerning the will of God;
Only this we may wonder At, that the daughter of Iphtah, a man ignorant (not doubt) and unacquainted with many things, Concerning the will of God;
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and therefore none of the fittest to season his children with religion, (especially considering his banishment,
and Therefore none of the Fittest to season his children with Religion, (especially considering his banishment,
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and maner of liuing) that she (I say) should yet attaine to this excellent courage,
and manner of living) that she (I say) should yet attain to this excellent courage,
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and shew so rare a patterne of obedience, as that few mens example in the Scripture may compare with her in the one:
and show so rare a pattern of Obedience, as that few men's Exampl in the Scripture may compare with her in the one:
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but assuredly, the greatest part of the children of the most carefull and religious parents (for al their knowledge) come farre short of her in the other.
but assuredly, the greatest part of the children of the most careful and religious Parents (for all their knowledge) come Far short of her in the other.
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But where grace is, there nature and sexe is not to bee respected:
But where grace is, there nature and sex is not to be respected:
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that which the Author to the Hebrewes saith, That by faith many waxed strong, is truly verified in this worthy damsell, among the rest.
that which the Author to the Hebrews Says, That by faith many waxed strong, is truly verified in this worthy damsel, among the rest.
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The leaue she asked, was to this end, that for two moneths she might go and bewaile her virginitie,
The leave she asked, was to this end, that for two months she might go and bewail her virginity,
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and comfort her selfe with her companions, (which were virgins also) on the mountaines in solitarie places:
and Comfort her self with her Sodales, (which were Virgins also) on the Mountains in solitary places:
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for it was among women a reproch in those daies, and lamented, to be barren, and so it was by her, that she should die a virgine without issue.
for it was among women a reproach in those days, and lamented, to be barren, and so it was by her, that she should die a Virgae without issue.
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For it was a kind of curse of itselfe to die so. For God had commanded men from the beginning, to replenish the earth.
For it was a kind of curse of itself to die so. For God had commanded men from the beginning, to replenish the earth.
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And the Hebrewes desired to encrease a holy seede and Common-wealth:
And the Hebrews desired to increase a holy seed and Commonwealth:
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and they hoped, seeing the Messiah should come of the seede of Abraham, that he might possibly come of theirs.
and they hoped, seeing the Messiah should come of the seed of Abraham, that he might possibly come of theirs.
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Now in that some thinke, that seeing she asked to goe bewaile her virginitie, that therefore she was not offered in sacrifice,
Now in that Some think, that seeing she asked to go bewail her virginity, that Therefore she was not offered in sacrifice,
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but only kept from marriage, and was vowed by her father to perpetuall virginitie while she liued. I answere:
but only kept from marriage, and was vowed by her father to perpetual virginity while she lived. I answer:
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That cannot bee, seeing neither God did euer command, or require of any, to vow the virginitie of their children,
That cannot be, seeing neither God did ever command, or require of any, to Voelli the virginity of their children,
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and so •rie them to it, neither could Iphtah mind or meane that, when hee made his vow,
and so •rie them to it, neither could Iphtah mind or mean that, when he made his Voelli,
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as I haue said before, for hee saw that it had been most like that his daughter should haue been shee, that should haue met him, as it was so indeed.
as I have said before, for he saw that it had been most like that his daughter should have been she, that should have met him, as it was so indeed.
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Beside his daughter was not consenting thereto, which of necessity she must haue been, if his vow had been made of that.
Beside his daughter was not consenting thereto, which of necessity she must have been, if his Voelli had been made of that.
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And besides when he returned, and met his daughter, how was he stricken with great griefe, shee not knowing why:
And beside when he returned, and met his daughter, how was he stricken with great grief, she not knowing why:
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and what sense had there been in this, when hee made his vow, that he should meane thus? [ The first that meeteth me, I will offer her to perpetuall virginitie.
and what sense had there been in this, when he made his Voelli, that he should mean thus? [ The First that meeteth me, I will offer her to perpetual virginity.
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] But his lamenting it, and common sense sheweth the contrary:
] But his lamenting it, and Common sense shows the contrary:
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and if any other but his daughter (as what knew hee) had met him, what authoritie had he to vow her to virginitie? And if yee will say, nay;
and if any other but his daughter (as what knew he) had met him, what Authority had he to Voelli her to virginity? And if ye will say, nay;
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he meant his daughter, I haue answered that, and besides, how can his vow of a burnt offering be expounded of virginitie.
he meant his daughter, I have answered that, and beside, how can his Voelli of a burned offering be expounded of virginity.
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Likewise the absurditie of the fact, and his vnnaturalnesse to his owne child, and hauing no more,
Likewise the absurdity of the fact, and his unnaturalness to his own child, and having no more,
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and the Lord not requiring it of him, what had it been lesse then madnesse in him, (though it had been in his power to doe it) to haue either vowed,
and the Lord not requiring it of him, what had it been less then madness in him, (though it had been in his power to do it) to have either vowed,
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or intended any such thing, and much more to execute it? Therefore although he did as ill (I grant) through ignorance, in offering her,
or intended any such thing, and much more to execute it? Therefore although he did as ill (I grant) through ignorance, in offering her,
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yet it cannot be that hee vowed her to virginitie, but hee meant when hee vowed, to offer that as a sacrifice that should first meete him, and he thought he might.
yet it cannot be that he vowed her to virginity, but he meant when he vowed, to offer that as a sacrifice that should First meet him, and he Thought he might.
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But if ye aske, why she said, she would go and bewaile her virginitie, if her father meant not that, I say virginitie is here expressed because she more grieued that she should dye a virgin,
But if you ask, why she said, she would go and bewail her virginity, if her father meant not that, I say virginity is Here expressed Because she more grieved that she should die a Virgae,
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then simply that she should dye:
then simply that she should die:
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for in as much as losing her life she died childlesse, it was all one as if she had liued all her life long in virginitie.
for in as much as losing her life she died childless, it was all one as if she had lived all her life long in virginity.
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The meaning then is, she lamented that she must dye a virgin.
The meaning then is, she lamented that she must die a Virgae.
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That which we are to learne here, is this, that the afflictions which God laieth vpon his seruants, ought both to be grieuous to them for the present time,
That which we Are to Learn Here, is this, that the afflictions which God Layeth upon his Servants, ought both to be grievous to them for the present time,
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and also according to the measure and continuance of his afflicting hand: so ought the measure and continuance of their sorrowes be.
and also according to the measure and Continuance of his afflicting hand: so ought the measure and Continuance of their sorrows be.
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The whole booke of the Lamentations of Ieremy, is a plentifull witnesse of this truth,
The Whole book of the Lamentations of Ieremy, is a plentiful witness of this truth,
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for it containeth a bitter continued complaint, made in the behalfe of the Church, for the desolation which was vpon her, euery part and circumstance whereof is laid in the ballance, to prouoke her to a due correspondent heauinesse and humiliation vnder Gods hand.
for it Containeth a bitter continued complaint, made in the behalf of the Church, for the desolation which was upon her, every part and circumstance whereof is laid in the balance, to provoke her to a due correspondent heaviness and humiliation under God's hand.
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And so ought it to be with vs also. First, because we haue none laid vpon vs, but we deserue them by our sinne,
And so ought it to be with us also. First, Because we have none laid upon us, but we deserve them by our sin,
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and wee must be led to repentance by them, or else wee abuse them.
and we must be led to Repentance by them, or Else we abuse them.
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And besides, the greatnes and continuance of aflictions argue, for the most part, that we are not sufficiently humbled,
And beside, the greatness and Continuance of afflictions argue, for the most part, that we Are not sufficiently humbled,
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nor repent as we might doe, for our sinnes; nor call vpon the Lord effectually as wee should.
nor Repent as we might do, for our Sins; nor call upon the Lord effectually as we should.
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But most men turne away their eye from that which is vnpleasing, and carnally solace themselues with their outward blessings, that so they may auoid all heauinesse, or choke it.
But most men turn away their eye from that which is unpleasing, and carnally solace themselves with their outward blessings, that so they may avoid all heaviness, or choke it.
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The vse hereof is, to reproue the stoicall blockishnes of those that be not moued with afflictions,
The use hereof is, to reprove the stoical blockishness of those that be not moved with afflictions,
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and to reproue them againe on the other side, that by continuance vnder the crosse, doe grow hard hearted and rebellious;
and to reprove them again on the other side, that by Continuance under the cross, do grow hard hearted and rebellious;
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which condition is a fearefull signe of Gods reiecting of them.
which condition is a fearful Signen of God's rejecting of them.
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Also to teach vs the heauier and longer that troubles are vpon vs, the more earnestly to labour with our selues, to grow in repentance, zeale and feruencie of prayer.
Also to teach us the Heavier and longer that Troubles Are upon us, the more earnestly to labour with our selves, to grow in Repentance, zeal and fervency of prayer.
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But oh how soone doe euen the better sort of Gods people faint or waxe blockish vnder them,
But o how soon do even the better sort of God's people faint or wax blockish under them,
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if they doe no worse, especially being grieuous and long vpon them? Yea and how doe they exceed in the other extreame oftentimes, in laying their crosses too neere their hearts,
if they do no Worse, especially being grievous and long upon them? Yea and how do they exceed in the other extreme oftentimes, in laying their Crosses too near their hearts,
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and aggrauating them beyond measure? which sinne Iob himselfe, when his troubles exceeded, was not free from.
and aggravating them beyond measure? which sin Job himself, when his Troubles exceeded, was not free from.
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Now to performe this solemne worke, she chose both a solitarie place fit for the purpose,
Now to perform this solemn work, she chosen both a solitary place fit for the purpose,
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and also farre from her fathers house, to weane her selfe from thence or for to auoid recourse of her friends vnto her.
and also Far from her Father's house, to wean her self from thence or for to avoid recourse of her Friends unto her.
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To teach vs, that there fall out times and occasions to bee solitarie, euen as it is it selfe commanded vs of God.
To teach us, that there fallen out times and occasions to be solitary, even as it is it self commanded us of God.
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and that both extraordinary, as here, and in priuat fasting, and ordinary also for meditation;
and that both extraordinary, as Here, and in private fasting, and ordinary also for meditation;
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and these both the one and the other we should vse to our good when we haue cause, either longer or shorter time to goe apart by our selues, knowing that this is a speciall action of religious worship,
and these both the one and the other we should use to our good when we have cause, either longer or shorter time to go apart by our selves, knowing that this is a special actium of religious worship,
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and therefore requireth seperation from hindrances.
and Therefore requires separation from hindrances.
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So did our Sauiour Christ for a time, after much preaching and being in companie, goe into some solitarie place, with his Disciples,
So did our Saviour christ for a time, After much preaching and being in company, go into Some solitary place, with his Disciples,
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as it were returning to himselfe, that hee might haue more freedome for heauenly contemplation and prayer.
as it were returning to himself, that he might have more freedom for heavenly contemplation and prayer.
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So in the time of great lamentation, as the people did mourne for the death of Iosias, and in the time of Zachary the Prophet, whē the familie did it apart, one member of it from another, the husband apart, and the wife apart.
So in the time of great lamentation, as the people did mourn for the death of Iosias, and in the time of Zachary the Prophet, when the family did it apart, one member of it from Another, the husband apart, and the wife apart.
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when they haue brought them to such abomination as they are come vnto, that it is but a couer for much and great wickednesse.
when they have brought them to such abomination as they Are come unto, that it is but a cover for much and great wickedness.
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And this point deserueth our obseruation:
And this point deserves our observation:
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that she being now in heauines, wisely chose the fittest exercise to set it in on worke,
that she being now in heaviness, wisely chosen the Fittest exercise to Set it in on work,
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and did not yeeld to her passion, which then would haue made her loggish and vnprofitable,
and did not yield to her passion, which then would have made her loggish and unprofitable,
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but vsed it to a singular good end, euen to fit her selfe for her death and departure.
but used it to a singular good end, even to fit her self for her death and departure.
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In mirth and ioy how hard a thing is it to recall home our wandring senses and straying affections,
In mirth and joy how hard a thing is it to Recall home our wandering Senses and straying affections,
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and retire our thoughts and mindes from rouing in euery corner of the world, our wofull experience can tell vs. Sorrow hath likewise many and those grieuous annoiances attending it,
and retire our thoughts and minds from roving in every corner of the world, our woeful experience can tell us Sorrow hath likewise many and those grievous annoyances attending it,
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but that of the two (the comparison being equall) is the fittest trumpet to sound this retreit.
but that of the two (the comparison being equal) is the Fittest trumpet to found this retreat.
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And as naturally it contracteth the body and the spirits, so if it be taken heed vnto, it bringeth the superfluous and noisome cares, delights and desires of the soule into a narrower compasse.
And as naturally it contracteth the body and the spirits, so if it be taken heed unto, it brings the superfluous and noisome Cares, delights and Desires of the soul into a narrower compass.
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And when a man is wholly at home, is he not fitter for any good dutie,
And when a man is wholly At home, is he not fitter for any good duty,
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then when hee is absent in great part from himselfe? Therefore as the day of griefe is a season and opportunitie for some good dutie, which at other times is to vs vnseasonable,
then when he is absent in great part from himself? Therefore as the day of grief is a season and opportunity for Some good duty, which At other times is to us unseasonable,
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so let vs vse it accordingly, that is, redeeme it. Solitarinesse (I confesse) is not fit for euery sorrower:
so let us use it accordingly, that is, Redeem it. Solitariness (I confess) is not fit for every sorrower:
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and yet it is necessarie for the better doing of this dutie. I therfore distinguish of persons:
and yet it is necessary for the better doing of this duty. I Therefore distinguish of Persons:
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Such therfore as are ignorant, and yet oppressed with heauinesse, for that they doubt, and are vncertaine of Gods fauour,
Such Therefore as Are ignorant, and yet oppressed with heaviness, for that they doubt, and Are uncertain of God's favour,
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for their sinne, and especially if they bee pressed with melancholy. To these I giue this counsell, that they auoide solitarinesse in their pangs of griefe,
for their sin, and especially if they be pressed with melancholy. To these I give this counsel, that they avoid solitariness in their pangs of grief,
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and melancholike passions, and giue not vantage to their enemie the diuell to finde them alone, (as neere as they can) lest they finde his delusions and temptations the more forcible,
and melancholic passion, and give not vantage to their enemy the Devil to find them alone, (as near as they can) lest they find his delusions and temptations the more forcible,
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as Iudas in his perplexitie did, when hee went aside from all companie.
as Iudas in his perplexity did, when he went aside from all company.
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But let their sorrow driue them to aske counsell, and make their cases knowne to such,
But let their sorrow driven them to ask counsel, and make their cases known to such,
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as can aduise or comfort them. The diuell was bold to assault our Sauiour himselfe in his solitarinesse.
as can advise or Comfort them. The Devil was bold to assault our Saviour himself in his solitariness.
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But to returne and to speake of the point.
But to return and to speak of the point.
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the faithfulnesse, constancie and obedience of the maid is not onely to bee commended, but admired.
the faithfulness, constancy and Obedience of the maid is not only to be commended, but admired.
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If a suruey were taken, I doubt wee should finde few houres (I speake not of weekes or moneths) dedicated by the most part of Christians, to this heauenly worke of vsing solitarines for meditation, especially for preparation to dye, to make vp their accounts against they should be called for.
If a survey were taken, I doubt we should find few hours (I speak not of weeks or months) dedicated by the most part of Christians, to this heavenly work of using solitariness for meditation, especially for preparation to die, to make up their accounts against they should be called for.
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Oh they look to liue long, they are not in the case of this maide, who was within two moneths of her dying day,
O they look to live long, they Are not in the case of this maid, who was within two months of her dying day,
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and applied them wholly to fit her for death; but they are made drunke with an vnsatiable desire of liuing still;
and applied them wholly to fit her for death; but they Are made drunk with an unsatiable desire of living still;
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and therefore tell not them of such sad vnwelcome matters. But oh fooles!
and Therefore tell not them of such sad unwelcome matters. But o Fools!
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are they not suddenly taken (and as vnprouided) within few daies and houres of their death,
Are they not suddenly taken (and as unprovided) within few days and hours of their death,
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as they were many yeeres before? Therefore to leaue them:
as they were many Years before? Therefore to leave them:
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when the Lord at any time iustly occasioneth vs to be sorrowfull and pensiue, let vs beware of blockishnesse (which commonly accompanieth them, who in in their mirth thinke of nothing but iollitie) and say wee euery one thus to our selues:
when the Lord At any time justly occasioneth us to be sorrowful and pensive, let us beware of blockishness (which commonly accompanieth them, who in in their mirth think of nothing but jollity) and say we every one thus to our selves:
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Now the Lord calles me home to the practise of a dutie, (which indeed ought to be oft in vse) to meditate of my estate, to vnburden my mind and soule of those manifold, needlesse and noysome thoughts and affections, which I haue ouerloaden my selfe a long time withall:
Now the Lord calls me home to the practice of a duty, (which indeed ought to be oft in use) to meditate of my estate, to unburden my mind and soul of those manifold, needless and noisome thoughts and affections, which I have overladen my self a long time withal:
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now the Lord will haue me bent to search out my errors, corruptions, and disorders of hart and life,
now the Lord will have me bent to search out my errors, corruptions, and disorders of heart and life,
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and going aside to ease my stomack of them, confesse, loath, renounce and aske pardon of them.
and going aside to ease my stomach of them, confess, loath, renounce and ask pardon of them.
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Now the Lord will haue me to pray, that his spirit may be restored to me in greater measure, that I may returne with more libertie to his seruice,
Now the Lord will have me to pray, that his Spirit may be restored to me in greater measure, that I may return with more liberty to his service,
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and beware that I be not againe surfeited, with that which now I haue vomited vp,
and beware that I be not again surfeited, with that which now I have vomited up,
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as the world, pleasures, vaine desires, vile and loathsome lusts. This is a good vse indeed of heauinesse:
as the world, pleasures, vain Desires, vile and loathsome Lustiest. This is a good use indeed of heaviness:
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the house of such mourning, is better thē the house of feasting.
the house of such mourning, is better them the house of feasting.
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And to this end, oh it were to be wished, that damsels as well as other, liuing in these daies, would setforth themselues to the world, not in pride, boldnesse, nicenesse and curiositie of fashions,
And to this end, o it were to be wished, that damsels as well as other, living in these days, would setforth themselves to the world, not in pride, boldness, niceness and curiosity of fashions,
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but in modestie, grace and wisdome (as this maiden here did) which were another manner of spectacle,
but in modesty, grace and Wisdom (as this maiden Here did) which were Another manner of spectacle,
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then to see many golden rings in a swines snout.
then to see many golden rings in a Swine snout.
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Now whereas it is said here, (to fill vp the measure of her due commendation) that she returned at the time set,
Now whereas it is said Here, (to fill up the measure of her due commendation) that she returned At the time Set,
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vnto her father, to doe to her as hee had vowed;
unto her father, to do to her as he had vowed;
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For why did shee so, but to serue God therein, as she was perswaded? Such keeping of couenant and promise made by her,
For why did she so, but to serve God therein, as she was persuaded? Such keeping of Covenant and promise made by her,
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when it was to the forgoing of her life, doth vrge all in smaller matters, much more to keepe promise,
when it was to the foregoing of her life, does urge all in smaller matters, much more to keep promise,
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and to make conscience of their word, and that not only towards God, but euen to men also.
and to make conscience of their word, and that not only towards God, but even to men also.
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The like we see in Paul, who hauing his liberty giuen him, both in his iourney towards Rome,
The like we see in Paul, who having his liberty given him, both in his journey towards Room,
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and at Rome also (where hee was Nero his prisoner) whereby hee might haue made many an escape and shifted for himself:
and At Room also (where he was Nero his prisoner) whereby he might have made many an escape and shifted for himself:
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yet neuer attempted any such course, but faithfully returned to his Captaine, and to his Keeper, (though to the perill of his life) rather then he would procure safety by breaking away, by distrusting God, or by vnfaithfulnesse.
yet never attempted any such course, but faithfully returned to his Captain, and to his Keeper, (though to the peril of his life) rather then he would procure safety by breaking away, by distrusting God, or by unfaithfulness.
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A good cause will seeke no such shifts:
A good cause will seek no such shifts:
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and our great Iesuits, if there were in them that zeale, which they pretend, they neede not by breaking oath,
and our great Iesuits, if there were in them that zeal, which they pretend, they need not by breaking oath,
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nay prison, prouide for themselues, as sundrie of them haue done, to testifie what a good cause they haue to maintaine, who betray it so grossely.
nay prison, provide for themselves, as sundry of them have done, to testify what a good cause they have to maintain, who betray it so grossly.
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And this further condemneth that common vnfaithfulnesse and falsehood (which also I haue noted before,
And this further Condemneth that Common unfaithfulness and falsehood (which also I have noted before,
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but cannot too much complaine of) at this day practised, to the vtter vndoing of many thousands, by breaking both promise and bond,
but cannot too much complain of) At this day practised, to the utter undoing of many thousands, by breaking both promise and bound,
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and running away with mens goods, or playing the banckroupts, and all to defeate them.
and running away with men's goods, or playing the banckroupts, and all to defeat them.
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Now in that it is said, he did to her according to his vow, it is a sufficient proofe, that he vowed her not to virginitie.
Now in that it is said, he did to her according to his Voelli, it is a sufficient proof, that he vowed her not to virginity.
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I haue in ye verses before shewed how these words are to be vnderstood:
I have in you Verses before showed how these words Are to be understood:
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to wit, that he sacrificed her, as his vow was to doe, to that which should first meet him,
to wit, that he sacrificed her, as his Voelli was to do, to that which should First meet him,
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and did not tie her to liue a virgine: and therefore I say no more of it, lest I should make a needles repetition:
and did not tie her to live a Virgae: and Therefore I say no more of it, lest I should make a needles repetition:
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and if I dissent herein from any, they are those who confessed, it was but their opinion, in that they thought otherwise then I doe:
and if I dissent herein from any, they Are those who confessed, it was but their opinion, in that they Thought otherwise then I do:
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and I haue shewed my reasons of this my assertion.
and I have showed my Reasons of this my assertion.
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Now though hee did so performe his vow vpon his daughter of meere conscience, (for he thought that he ought to keepe and performe that vow which hee had solemnely made,
Now though he did so perform his Voelli upon his daughter of mere conscience, (for he Thought that he ought to keep and perform that Voelli which he had solemnly made,
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and of their death and buriall, to wit, Iphtahs, and the other, who were these, Ibzan, Elon and Abdon, and this to the end of the Chapter.
and of their death and burial, to wit, Iphtahs, and the other, who were these, Ibzan, Elon and Abdon, and this to the end of the Chapter.
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though it fell out vpon his owne daughter) yet this that he did consult with none in all that time about it, (which is admirable that he did not) doth admonish all in doubtfull and dangerous cases to aske counsell, and seeke resolution.
though it fell out upon his own daughter) yet this that he did consult with none in all that time about it, (which is admirable that he did not) does admonish all in doubtful and dangerous cases to ask counsel, and seek resolution.
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But withall let them take this:
But withal let them take this:
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to seeke where they ought, namely, in the Scriptures, or at the mouth of the godly and learned, to be resolued by the Scriptures. See before verse 30. It is said further, that it was kept as a custome of the daughters of Israel, that they went to bewaile the daughter of Iphtah foure times in the yeere.
to seek where they ought, namely, in the Scriptures, or At the Mouth of the godly and learned, to be resolved by the Scriptures. See before verse 30. It is said further, that it was kept as a custom of the daughters of Israel, that they went to bewail the daughter of Iphtah foure times in the year.
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Some translate the Hebrew word to talke with, and to comfort; other to bewaile: the word yeeldeth both significations.
some translate the Hebrew word to talk with, and to Comfort; other to bewail: the word yields both significations.
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But whether of the two is to be vnderstood in this place is easie to see:
But whither of the two is to be understood in this place is easy to see:
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for the vow of Iphtah being taken in this meaning, that he ment thereby to offer her in sacrifice, it followeth of necessitie, that these maides bewailed her when they met,
for the Voelli of Iphtah being taken in this meaning, that he meant thereby to offer her in sacrifice, it follows of necessity, that these maids bewailed her when they met,
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and did not talke with her, shee being dead. For although the Hebrew word in deed signifieth, both to common with, and to bewaile,
and did not talk with her, she being dead. For although the Hebrew word in deed signifies, both to Common with, and to bewail,
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yet I haue shewed that the latter sense here is to be imbraced.
yet I have showed that the latter sense Here is to be embraced.
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Now in that they held this as a custome to lament her that she was sacrificed, it appeares they sought this thereby, that it should not bee forgotten,
Now in that they held this as a custom to lament her that she was sacrificed, it appears they sought this thereby, that it should not be forgotten,
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and besides that, it is like enough they did it, that all parents might be warned to make no such vowes.
and beside that, it is like enough they did it, that all Parents might be warned to make no such vows.
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This custome while it was not abused, nor brought to any superstitious vse, was the lesse to be misliked,
This custom while it was not abused, nor brought to any superstitious use, was the less to be misliked,
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whereas otherwise, it had been fit to breake it off: accordingly should customes be thought of, and dealt with.
whereas otherwise, it had been fit to break it off: accordingly should customs be Thought of, and dealt with.
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For as they agree with Gods law, and with charitie, they are to be obserued and kept,
For as they agree with God's law, and with charity, they Are to be observed and kept,
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but otherwise, as they be superstitious and prophane, to hinder, or put by Gods worship,
but otherwise, as they be superstitious and profane, to hinder, or put by God's worship,
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or when there is danger that they will grow to such abuse, they are to be broken.
or when there is danger that they will grow to such abuse, they Are to be broken.
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Also when they tend to the maintaining, of needlesse charge and expences, the hurt and hindring of any,
Also when they tend to the maintaining, of needless charge and expenses, the hurt and hindering of any,
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or bee otherwise vnlawfull, (as there are many such at this day maintained and keept) they are to be abolished.
or be otherwise unlawful, (as there Are many such At this day maintained and kept) they Are to be abolished.
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And therefore the blind and wicked practise, of spending the twelue daies at the Natiuitie in play, reuell and disorder,
And Therefore the blind and wicked practice, of spending the twelue days At the Nativity in play, revel and disorder,
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The first part of the Chapter. IN this former part, these two things are contained:
The First part of the Chapter. IN this former part, these two things Are contained:
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5. For loe thou shalt conceiue and beare a sonne, and no razer shall come on his head:
5. For lo thou shalt conceive and bear a son, and no razor shall come on his head:
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also the leaud customes still retained in some parts of this land, to keepe their prophane customary feasts and drinkings on the Sabbath, with al other misrule of like sort, are vtterly to bee rooted out,
also the lewd customs still retained in Some parts of this land, to keep their profane customary feasts and drinkings on the Sabbath, with all other misrule of like sort, Are utterly to be rooted out,
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and better plants set in their roomes, if it may be: of which I say no more, hauing before more fully discoursed thereof.
and better plants Set in their rooms, if it may be: of which I say no more, having before more Fully discoursed thereof.
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THE SIXTIETH NINE SERMON ON THE TWELFTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE SIXTIETH NINE SERMON ON THE TWELFTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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Verse 1. And the men of Ephraim gathered themselues together, and went Northward, and said vnto Iphtah,
Verse 1. And the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and went Northward, and said unto Iphtah,
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Wherefore wentest thou to fight against the children of Ammon, and didst not call vs to goe with thee? we will therefore burne thine house vpon thee with fire. Wherefore wentest thou to fight against the children of Ammon, and didst not call us to go with thee? we will Therefore burn thine house upon thee with fire.
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2. And Iphtah said vnto them, I and my people were at great strife with the children of Ammon,
2. And Iphtah said unto them, I and my people were At great strife with the children of Ammon,
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and when I called you, ye deliuered me not out of their hands. and when I called you, you Delivered me not out of their hands.
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3. So when I saw that yee deliuered me not, I put my life in mine hands,
3. So when I saw that ye Delivered me not, I put my life in mine hands,
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and went vpon the children of Ammon: so the Lord deliuered them into mine hands.
and went upon the children of Ammon: so the Lord Delivered them into mine hands.
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Wherefore then are yee come vpon me now to fight against me? 4. Then Iphtah gathered all the men of Gilead, and fought with Ephraim:
Wherefore then Are ye come upon me now to fight against me? 4. Then Iphtah gathered all the men of Gilead, and fought with Ephraim:
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and the men of Gilead smote Ephraim, because they said, Ye Gileadites are runnagates of Ephraim, among the Ephramites and among the Manassites. and the men of Gilead smote Ephraim, Because they said, You Gileadites Are runagates of Ephraim, among the Ephraimites and among the Manassites.
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5. Also the Gileadites tooke the passages of Iorden before the Ephramites, and when the Ephramites that were escaped, said, Let me passe,
5. Also the Gileadites took the passages of Jordan before the Ephraimites, and when the Ephraimites that were escaped, said, Let me pass,
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Then the men of Gilead said vnto him, Art thou an Ephramite? If he answered,
Then the men of Gilead said unto him, Art thou an Ephraimite? If he answered,
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Nay, 6. Then they said vnto him, Say now Shibboleth: and he said Sibboleth: for he could not so pronounce:
Nay, 6. Then they said unto him, Say now Shibboleth: and he said Sibboleth: for he could not so pronounce:
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then they tooke him and slew him, at the passages of Iorden: and there fell at that time of the Ephramites, two and fortie thousand. then they took him and slew him, At the passages of Jordan: and there fell At that time of the Ephraimites, two and fortie thousand.
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THe summe of this Chapter consisting of two parts, is this, first, the sedition of the Ephramites, but to their owne cost.
THe sum of this Chapter consisting of two parts, is this, First, the sedition of the Ephraimites, but to their own cost.
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For they quarreling with Iphtah for a light or rather no cause, and comming to make warre with him, many of them were slaine by him,
For they quarreling with Iphtah for a Light or rather no cause, and coming to make war with him, many of them were slain by him,
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and others of them in flying, were in the like manner put to the sword, and this to verse 7. this is the summe of the first part.
and Others of them in flying, were in the like manner put to the sword, and this to verse 7. this is the sum of the First part.
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The second declareth and setteth downe the time of the gouernment of Iphtah, and of the three other Iudges, who succeeded one another,
The second Declareth and sets down the time of the government of Iphtah, and of the three other Judges, who succeeded one Another,
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and to cracke pride, and pull it downe, thinke we of our selus as we are:
and to Crac pride, and pull it down, think we of our selves as we Are:
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First, the bitter contending of the Ephramites with Iphtah, threatning to burne him and his house with fire:
First, the bitter contending of the Ephraimites with Iphtah, threatening to burn him and his house with fire:
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and Iphtahs answere and defence to verse 4. The second thing is, how Iphtah killeth diuers of them in the skirmish and fight,
and Iphtahs answer and defence to verse 4. The second thing is, how Iphtah kills diverse of them in the skirmish and fight,
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and others of them in their flying away, to verse 7. The sinnes of these Ephramites, which they shew here in one action, are many:
and Others of them in their flying away, to verse 7. The Sins of these Ephraimites, which they show Here in one actium, Are many:
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of the which it shall not be amisse to take a view, as the text offereth occasion, in the most whereof I will bee the briefer,
of the which it shall not be amiss to take a view, as the text Offereth occasion, in the most whereof I will be the briefer,
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because I haue handled them already, vpon the like fact, Chap. 8. 1. The first is sedition, in rising against their lawfull gouernour Iphtah; and this came of pride, whereby they attributed so much vnto themselues aboue other.
Because I have handled them already, upon the like fact, Chap. 8. 1. The First is sedition, in rising against their lawful governor Iphtah; and this Come of pride, whereby they attributed so much unto themselves above other.
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Then their vnthankfulnesse to him, who had farre indangered himselfe to the Ammonites before he got the victorie,
Then their unthankfulness to him, who had Far endangered himself to the Ammonites before he god the victory,
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for theirs, and the safetie of their brethren.
for theirs, and the safety of their brothers.
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Thirdly, their false accusing of him, that he had not called them to helpe him in the conflict, boldly making a lie in so charging him,
Thirdly, their false accusing of him, that he had not called them to help him in the conflict, boldly making a lie in so charging him,
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whereas hee had called them, and they refused to come, which shewed their disobedience to him, who by his authority might command them:
whereas he had called them, and they refused to come, which showed their disobedience to him, who by his Authority might command them:
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and lastly, their threatning to burne him and his house, a fruit of their sedition;
and lastly, their threatening to burn him and his house, a fruit of their sedition;
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and to void this their stomake of the baggage in it, it is said they went Northward to Gilead against Iphtah, that is, to contend and fight with them.
and to void this their stomach of the baggage in it, it is said they went Northward to Gilead against Iphtah, that is, to contend and fight with them.
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To make some vse hereof, first we see, that such as beare the face of honest men,
To make Some use hereof, First we see, that such as bear the face of honest men,
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and liue in countenance among their neighbours, as these Ephramites did, may yet possibly become and proue seditious.
and live in countenance among their neighbours, as these Ephraimites did, may yet possibly become and prove seditious.
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Pride of it selfe is able to set men forward to it, as it did Absolon, and these here.
Pride of it self is able to Set men forward to it, as it did Absalom, and these Here.
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Much more, ease and idlenesse, ill counsell and enuy, with such like.
Much more, ease and idleness, ill counsel and envy, with such like.
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And though the sprigges of it bud forth full fast, and are readie too easily to yeeld fruit in all,
And though the sprigs of it bud forth full fast, and Are ready too Easily to yield fruit in all,
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yet we must haue an especiall care, that they grow not:
yet we must have an especial care, that they grow not:
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but let them be pruned-off, yea and a digging at the roote betimes had need to be, that the branches may wither.
but let them be pruned-off, yea and a digging At the root betimes had need to be, that the branches may wither.
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See what I haue noted of this point out of the face of the Shechemites, chap. 9. 2. 3.
See what I have noted of this point out of the face of the Shechemites, chap. 9. 2. 3.
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Now for the remedie hereof, seeing pride and discontentment are the causes hereof, let the heart bee kept with all diligence, from nourishing of such affections and thoughts,
Now for the remedy hereof, seeing pride and discontentment Are the Causes hereof, let the heart be kept with all diligence, from nourishing of such affections and thoughts,
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as the issue of Iobs afflictions witnesseth.
as the issue of Jobs afflictions Witnesseth.
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euen such as if we could see our faces in the cleare glasse of Gods law, should appeare more loathsome, then the most deformed Lazer:
even such as if we could see our faces in the clear glass of God's law, should appear more loathsome, then the most deformed Lazar:
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such is the filthinesse of our inborne corruption, and foule litter of most monstrous sinnes that proceed from thence,
such is the filthiness of our inborn corruption, and foul litter of most monstrous Sins that proceed from thence,
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so farre off should we be from swelling and thinking our selues to be great,
so Far off should we be from swelling and thinking our selves to be great,
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yea, petty Angels as we are readie to doe, whereby we imagine we be too good to be in subiection to our betters in the Lord,
yea, Petty Angels as we Are ready to do, whereby we imagine we be too good to be in subjection to our betters in the Lord,
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yea, or to the Lord himselfe, in obeying his word.
yea, or to the Lord himself, in obeying his word.
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There are many who accuse the sincere preachers and professors of the Gospell, as seditious and tumultuous,
There Are many who accuse the sincere Preachers and professors of the Gospel, as seditious and tumultuous,
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yea, enemies of good order, &c. A man would not thinke, that the accuser were like to bee stained with the crime, which he chargeth vpon another.
yea, enemies of good order, etc. A man would not think, that the accuser were like to be stained with the crime, which he charges upon Another.
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But when for want of the feare of God, some of the ciuillest, and such as stand for law and gouernment in townes shal be puld out for notorious malefactors, either in this crime of sedition,
But when for want of the Fear of God, Some of the civilest, and such as stand for law and government in Towns shall be pulled out for notorious malefactors, either in this crime of sedition,
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as Demetrius and his fellowes, or in any other riot and disorder;
as Demetrius and his Fellows, or in any other riot and disorder;
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while they whom they chargde shall be found innocent, then they wish they had been a little preciser in that kind,
while they whom they charged shall be found innocent, then they wish they had been a little Preciser in that kind,
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and confesse that onely conscience can resist these temptations to sinne.
and confess that only conscience can resist these temptations to sin.
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They make a shift for a while to conceale their leaudnesse, but if forcible occasions and prouocations assault them, they haue no power to withstand them. Thus much of this.
They make a shift for a while to conceal their leaudnesse, but if forcible occasions and provocations assault them, they have no power to withstand them. Thus much of this.
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Looke vpon the quarrelling of the Ephramites with Gedeon, Chap. 8.
Look upon the quarreling of the Ephraimites with Gideon, Chap. 8.
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Secondly, their bitter and causelesse contentions, threatning to burne him and his house, where they had cause rather to haue been highly thankfull to him, doth teach of what mettall and disposition some be, that they cannot liue in their place innocent and harmelesse with other,
Secondly, their bitter and causeless contentions, threatening to burn him and his house, where they had cause rather to have been highly thankful to him, does teach of what mettle and disposition Some be, that they cannot live in their place innocent and harmless with other,
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but take vpon them to dominere ouer them, holding them in feare of them, when yet the Lord hath commanded, that wee should not be many masters,
but take upon them to dominere over them, holding them in Fear of them, when yet the Lord hath commanded, that we should not be many Masters,
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neither suffer any to liue in feare by vs. Such were the Iewes against Paul: for this sin of contending with others,
neither suffer any to live in Fear by us Such were the Iewes against Paul: for this since of contending with Others,
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though it be odious wheresoeuer it be found, yet when it is raised for religion, it is monstrous:
though it be odious wheresoever it be found, yet when it is raised for Religion, it is monstrous:
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and they that hate their neighbours for their weldoing, and for that they cannot ioyne with them in their vnfruitfull and shamelesse workes of darknesse,
and they that hate their neighbours for their welldoing, and for that they cannot join with them in their unfruitful and shameless works of darkness,
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Lastly in this verse, whereas this finne of contending and dissembling in these Ephramites, is found to be not in one,
Lastly in this verse, whereas this fin of contending and dissembling in these Ephraimites, is found to be not in one,
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but reprooue them rather, such I say hate them with a deadly hatred, and cannot in their disliking and malicious conceits against them, be pacified or reconciled to them, their wrath is vnapeazable,
but reprove them rather, such I say hate them with a deadly hatred, and cannot in their disliking and malicious conceits against them, be pacified or reconciled to them, their wrath is vnapeazable,
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as we reade that Cains for that very cause was towards his brother Abel, that his brothers deeds were good, and his euill.
as we read that Cains for that very cause was towards his brother Abel, that his Brother's Deeds were good, and his evil.
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This ought to teach vs, not onely to liue peaceably with those that are quietly disposed,
This ought to teach us, not only to live peaceably with those that Are quietly disposed,
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though they be not framed to liue Christianly;
though they be not framed to live Christianly;
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but also to doe our best to winne and perswade them to looke after the life to come, and to feare God;
but also to do our best to win and persuade them to look After the life to come, and to Fear God;
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and that first by our innocent liuing among them, and good example giuing vnto them, and then by little and little drawing them forward, by good instruction, admonition, or otherwise, as there shall bee cause.
and that First by our innocent living among them, and good Exampl giving unto them, and then by little and little drawing them forward, by good instruction, admonition, or otherwise, as there shall be cause.
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But especially it should vrge vs to be more neerely knit in brotherly loue, one Christian with another,
But especially it should urge us to be more nearly knit in brotherly love, one Christian with Another,
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and to beare the infirmities which we see each in other, and helpe one another out of them:
and to bear the infirmities which we see each in other, and help one Another out of them:
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rather then to take a pritch and conceit one against another, and so to cause strangenes and breaking of fellowship, wherein many offend greatly, till they be forced by the hard vsage, that they finde among the bad sort, to make more account of their brethren afterward, then they did before. But of this often.
rather then to take a pritch and conceit one against Another, and so to cause strangeness and breaking of fellowship, wherein many offend greatly, till they be forced by the hard usage, that they find among the bad sort, to make more account of their brothers afterwards, then they did before. But of this often.
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To the former doctrine, this may be added as a limme or branch of it, that ciuill men not Heathenish onely,
To the former Doctrine, this may be added as a limb or branch of it, that civil men not Heathenish only,
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as the King of Ammon, chap. 11. but Professors also sometimes (as we see these Ephramites did) to adde strength to their contentions and braules,
as the King of Ammon, chap. 11. but Professors also sometime (as we see these Ephraimites did) to add strength to their contentions and braules,
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and to giue them more libertie therein, will, I say not, sticke to set out their dislikes,
and to give them more liberty therein, will, I say not, stick to Set out their dislikes,
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and accusing of other with lyes and false chargings of them, that so they may seeme to haue iust cause to hate and contend,
and accusing of other with lies and false chargings of them, that so they may seem to have just cause to hate and contend,
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as that wicked Ziba did bring into disfauour & disgrace, that innocent man Mephibasheth with Dauid, as much as in him lay; with lyes and false accusations.
as that wicked Ziba did bring into disfavour & disgrace, that innocent man Mephibosheth with David, as much as in him lay; with lies and false accusations.
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Let the odiousnes of such dealing, make the speaking of the truth to be more set by of vs,
Let the odiousness of such dealing, make the speaking of the truth to be more Set by of us,
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and yet for loues sake to our brethren not to vrge the vtmost that we may doe,
and yet for loves sake to our brothers not to urge the utmost that we may do,
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though we might doe it iustly, which is the right and kinde shewing of our loue to them.
though we might do it justly, which is the right and kind showing of our love to them.
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Let the reader see chap. 11. 13.
Let the reader see chap. 11. 13.
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nor yet to the glorie (which through him) they worke vs, as the Apostle saith, I say it should be otherwise,
nor yet to the glory (which through him) they work us, as the Apostle Says, I say it should be otherwise,
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And by the vnthankfulnes of these Ephramites, which it is no marueile to see in them towards Iphtah, they being branded with such grosse euils, as we haue heard to bee in them, let vs learne what Gods seruants may looke for in this world,
And by the unthankfulness of these Ephraimites, which it is no marvel to see in them towards Iphtah, they being branded with such gross evils, as we have herd to be in them, let us Learn what God's Servants may look for in this world,
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for all their loue and labour in procuring the peace and welfare of other, and in bringing them to good:
for all their love and labour in procuring the peace and welfare of other, and in bringing them to good:
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truly, vnthankfulnes they may looke for, if not ill will and the fruite thereof:
truly, unthankfulness they may look for, if not ill will and the fruit thereof:
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and that recompence is rendred them for all their good will, to go about to bring the wicked world to a better point, I meane in labouring to acquaint them with God.
and that recompense is rendered them for all their good will, to go about to bring the wicked world to a better point, I mean in labouring to acquaint them with God.
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They owe them more then all that they haue is worth:
They owe them more then all that they have is worth:
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as wee may see by Pauls words to Philemon: yea and it is cleere also by the word of God, that they are beholding to them in great part for their liues;
as we may see by Paul's words to Philemon: yea and it is clear also by the word of God, that they Are beholding to them in great part for their lives;
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as we reade, that for ten righteous mens sake Sodome should not haue bin destroyed:
as we read, that for ten righteous men's sake Sodom should not have been destroyed:
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euen for this they are (I say) beholding to the same good seruants of God,
even for this they Are (I say) beholding to the same good Servants of God,
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as well as for the welfare of their soules, who by their holy prayers and other good endeuours would be helpers to them,
as well as for the welfare of their Souls, who by their holy Prayers and other good endeavours would be helpers to them,
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if they might be regarded of them:
if they might be regarded of them:
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yea to say much in few words, if it were not for them, the world could not stand,
yea to say much in few words, if it were not for them, the world could not stand,
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so that they haue all that they enioy for their sakes, and more might haue at Gods hands,
so that they have all that they enjoy for their sakes, and more might have At God's hands,
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but that they willingly withhold it from themselues.
but that they willingly withhold it from themselves.
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And what doth the whole rabble of them yeeld againe to Gods people (thinke we) but vnthankfulnes, (vnlesse it be a few whom God inlightneth to beleeue the truth) euen as Iphtah did receiue at the hands of the Ephramites, whom he set at libertie,
And what does the Whole rabble of them yield again to God's people (think we) but unthankfulness, (unless it be a few whom God Enlighteneth to believe the truth) even as Iphtah did receive At the hands of the Ephraimites, whom he Set At liberty,
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yea and that with all indignitie, discourtesie, and bad vsage.
yea and that with all indignity, discourtesy, and bad usage.
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But to omit them, with whom there is little hope of good to be done, this I say to them who desire to glorifie God by bringing foorth much fruite, let them not be discouraged,
But to omit them, with whom there is little hope of good to be done, this I say to them who desire to Glorify God by bringing forth much fruit, let them not be discouraged,
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but beare it contentedly at their hands, it is the onely recompence that the vnthankfull world can yeeld to such;
but bear it contentedly At their hands, it is the only recompense that the unthankful world can yield to such;
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as Christ himselfe found and foretold it vs, saying, I haue done many good workes among you,
as christ himself found and foretold it us, saying, I have done many good works among you,
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for which of them doe yee stone me? And againe, If they haue not knowne me, saith he, neither will they know you. for which of them do ye stone me? And again, If they have not known me, Says he, neither will they know you.
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For the fuller vse hereof, looke in chap. 8. verses 22. and 35. also chap. 8. 1.
For the fuller use hereof, look in chap. 8. Verses 22. and 35. also chap. 8. 1.
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but many generations of them, as partly we haue heard already in the 8. chapter of this book, where we see the Ephramites did the same to Gedeon then, that these their posteritie did here to Iphtah, and afterward the like pride is read to be in their posteritie;
but many generations of them, as partly we have herd already in the 8. chapter of this book, where we see the Ephraimites did the same to Gideon then, that these their posterity did Here to Iphtah, and afterwards the like pride is read to be in their posterity;
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it reacheth how a sinne keepeth in a kindred, for many generations after, as treason, whoredome, flatterie, dissembling,
it reaches how a sin Keepeth in a kindred, for many generations After, as treason, whoredom, flattery, dissembling,
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and such like, and such taints and staines are not worne out, till speciall grace of God doe worke and effect the same.
and such like, and such taints and stains Are not worn out, till special grace of God do work and Effect the same.
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But of this before, chap. 8. 1. for in these points I shunne tediousnes of purpose.
But of this before, chap. 8. 1. for in these points I shun tediousness of purpose.
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In these two next verses is set downe the answere of Iphtah to these Ephramites, by which answere it is cleere, that he vsed all meanes,
In these two next Verses is Set down the answer of Iphtah to these Ephraimites, by which answer it is clear, that he used all means,
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like a wise and well gouerned man, before hee would take vp weapon against his brethren the Ephramites, notwithstanding their bold prouoking of him,
like a wise and well governed man, before he would take up weapon against his brothers the Ephraimites, notwithstanding their bold provoking of him,
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and he Iudge and gouernour ouer them, and might therefore by his authoritie haue beaten them downe.
and he Judge and governor over them, and might Therefore by his Authority have beaten them down.
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And the summe of his answere was this;
And the sum of his answer was this;
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that they laid a false accusation to his charge, for contrariwise, at such time as he was sore prouoked by the Ammonites,
that they laid a false accusation to his charge, for contrariwise, At such time as he was soar provoked by the Ammonites,
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and driuen to make warre with thē, he sought helpe of them, and they would not goe foorth with him,
and driven to make war with them, he sought help of them, and they would not go forth with him,
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but put him to his shifts:
but put him to his shifts:
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and when he fought with them, to the perill and danger of his life, the Lord deliuered them into his hands:
and when he fought with them, to the peril and danger of his life, the Lord Delivered them into his hands:
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Therefore he demands of them, what cause they the Ephramites had, to assault and set vpon him in that manner they did. Thus much of Iphtahs answer.
Therefore he demands of them, what cause they the Ephraimites had, to assault and Set upon him in that manner they did. Thus much of Iphtahs answer.
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Now let vs a while consider of this more particularly, as wee haue done before of the Ephramites quarrelling with him.
Now let us a while Consider of this more particularly, as we have done before of the Ephraimites quarreling with him.
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Where this commeth first to be noted by their disordered contending with him, not in course of law, but seditiously and with tumult,
Where this comes First to be noted by their disordered contending with him, not in course of law, but seditiously and with tumult,
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how one affliction arose to this good man after another:
how one affliction arose to this good man After Another:
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as the trouble yt he had by his daughter was accompanied in some sort with this, that came to him by his neighbours the Ephramites.
as the trouble that he had by his daughter was accompanied in Some sort with this, that Come to him by his neighbours the Ephraimites.
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Whereby we may see the condition of Gods people as in a glasse, that they are euer wrapped into new combats and troubles daily,
Whereby we may see the condition of God's people as in a glass, that they Are ever wrapped into new combats and Troubles daily,
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so as the end of one is the beginning of another.
so as the end of one is the beginning of Another.
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As wee see in the booke of Iob, it is said of his troubles, how one complaint came to him in the necke of another:
As we see in the book of Job, it is said of his Troubles, how one complaint Come to him in the neck of Another:
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and yet (which is more to bee marueiled at) God of his goodnesse so worketh by them, that they who will be ruled by him, may see them turne to their profit and benefit, according to the saying of the Apostle, to wit, that all things turne to the best to them that loue God.
and yet (which is more to be marveled At) God of his Goodness so works by them, that they who will be ruled by him, may see them turn to their profit and benefit, according to the saying of the Apostle, to wit, that all things turn to the best to them that love God.
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The like saith S. Iames; Count it (my brethren) matter of the greatest reioycing,
The like Says S. James; Count it (my brothers) matter of the greatest rejoicing,
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whē ye fall into diuers tribulations. And it is a doubt mercie of God that it is so:
when you fallen into diverse tribulations. And it is a doubt mercy of God that it is so:
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For we are so corrupt and defiled, that if things succeed with vs after our desire, we are exceedingly lifted vp,
For we Are so corrupt and defiled, that if things succeed with us After our desire, we Are exceedingly lifted up,
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and forget our selues, in such wise that our pride is intollerable, and we shamefully disguise our selues,
and forget our selves, in such wise that our pride is intolerable, and we shamefully disguise our selves,
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so that such as feare God, and behold vs, knowing we are but wormes meate; are greatly grieued to see our insolencie.
so that such as Fear God, and behold us, knowing we Are but worms meat; Are greatly grieved to see our insolency.
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Therefore to keepe vs from such disguisednes, and the danger that commeth thereby, what a fauour of God is this, that he after some prosperitie, doth vse to exercise vs with new combats and afflictions,
Therefore to keep us from such disguisednes, and the danger that comes thereby, what a favour of God is this, that he After Some Prosperity, does use to exercise us with new combats and afflictions,
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and all to hold vs vnder, yea, and much to benefit vs. For as it is better to goe to heauen with one foote, then to hell with both;
and all to hold us under, yea, and much to benefit us For as it is better to go to heaven with one foot, then to hell with both;
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so he will rather saue vs with putting vs to some paine and griefe here, rather then to lose and forgoe vs vtterly, by suffering vs to enioy vncertaine and momentany prosperitie and the pleasures of sinne for a while.
so he will rather save us with putting us to Some pain and grief Here, rather then to loose and forgo us utterly, by suffering us to enjoy uncertain and momentany Prosperity and the pleasures of sin for a while.
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Of this hauing spoken what I thought fit in chap. 11. vers. 34. and 8. 1. I adde no more here.
Of this having spoken what I Thought fit in chap. 11. vers. 34. and 8. 1. I add no more Here.
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Onely this watch word is necessarie to be taken of vs, that although wee be now and then (as Iphtah was before, chap. 11. 35.) humbled with some afflictions,
Only this watch word is necessary to be taken of us, that although we be now and then (as Iphtah was before, chap. 11. 35.) humbled with Some afflictions,
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so that for the time we be brought to obedience, and subdued as it is meete for vs to be;
so that for the time we be brought to Obedience, and subdued as it is meet for us to be;
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yet because wee doe so soone wash them off, therefore we haue need of many,
yet Because we do so soon wash them off, Therefore we have need of many,
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and those also strong afflictions, (as Iphtah had) as mallets to beare vs downe one after another,
and those also strong afflictions, (as Iphtah had) as mallets to bear us down one After Another,
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and bruse vs that so we may be meekned vnder the mightie hand of God;
and bruise us that so we may be meekened under the mighty hand of God;
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and we must be importunate with him in our prayers, that we may be more and more accustomed daily, to beare the crosse patiently and contentedly, till hee haue perfected and brought to his appointed measure, the good worke that he hath begun in vs. And whereas the succession of heauie afflictions much dismaieth vs for the most part, (though alas they are not worth the naming in respect of Christs, whose afflictions wee should be conformable vnto;
and we must be importunate with him in our Prayers, that we may be more and more accustomed daily, to bear the cross patiently and contentedly, till he have perfected and brought to his appointed measure, the good work that he hath begun in us And whereas the succession of heavy afflictions much dismayeth us for the most part, (though alas they Are not worth the naming in respect of Christ, whose afflictions we should be conformable unto;
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and eft vpon the cause within our selues, as well as vpon the greatnes of the affliction,
and eft upon the cause within our selves, as well as upon the greatness of the affliction,
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or the multiplicitie of them, as hath often been noted before in handling this argument.
or the Multiplicity of them, as hath often been noted before in handling this argument.
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Secondly here we see, that answer is to be made to false accusations, when they bee proudly giuen out against vs,
Secondly Here we see, that answer is to be made to false accusations, when they be proudly given out against us,
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and are to our reproch and hurt, as these of the Ephramites were against Iphtah: such (I say) are not to be suffered to passe,
and Are to our reproach and hurt, as these of the Ephraimites were against Iphtah: such (I say) Are not to be suffered to pass,
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lest the authors of them bee imboldned thereby, to doe so still, yea and goe further. So Salomon teacheth, saying:
lest the Authors of them be emboldened thereby, to do so still, yea and go further. So Solomon Teaches, saying:
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Answere a foole according to his folly, lest he be wise in his owne conceit, and so he waxe bold to make a practise of it.
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit, and so he wax bold to make a practice of it.
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For though wee walking in our innocencie and vprightnes in all good conscience, should not regard the taunts and vniust reproches of euill tongues, which they commonly send after vs, much lesse hearken what they say of vs,
For though we walking in our innocence and uprightness in all good conscience, should not regard the taunts and unjust Reproaches of evil tongues, which they commonly send After us, much less harken what they say of us,
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for then wee should neuer be quiet;
for then we should never be quiet;
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yet in weightie matters that touch our profession, and the credit thereof, we ought (if we can obtaine it) to vse the helpe of the Magistrate, both to restraine the slanderer, (in which respect Mephibosheth complained to Dauid of Ziba) and to procure vnto him his due, vnlesse he repent.
yet in weighty matters that touch our profession, and the credit thereof, we ought (if we can obtain it) to use the help of the Magistrate, both to restrain the slanderer, (in which respect Mephibosheth complained to David of Ziba) and to procure unto him his endue, unless he Repent.
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But especially take wee heed that we giue them no iust cause to speake euill of vs,
But especially take we heed that we give them no just cause to speak evil of us,
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while wee suffer as euill doers, for so wee bring a double punishment vpon our selues.
while we suffer as evil doers, for so we bring a double punishment upon our selves.
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And because much seed of contention is sowne in the world by bad persons, this I say further of it, that it is our part and dutie to roote it vp,
And Because much seed of contention is sown in the world by bad Persons, this I say further of it, that it is our part and duty to root it up,
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as fast and as much as in vs lieth. And if ye aske how that is done:
as fast and as much as in us lies. And if you ask how that is done:
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I answere, besides that which before I said, we should carefully looke that we take all in good part, if it may be;
I answer, beside that which before I said, we should carefully look that we take all in good part, if it may be;
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but if it cannot be, yet in defending our innocencie, let vs shew all meeknes, and striue against all bitternesse:
but if it cannot be, yet in defending our innocence, let us show all meekness, and strive against all bitterness:
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if the offender see his fault, we haue good blessing of our labour;
if the offender see his fault, we have good blessing of our labour;
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if not, it is lawfull to goe further, and according to the greatnes of the fault,
if not, it is lawful to go further, and according to the greatness of the fault,
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so let satisfaction be vrged at his hands:
so let satisfaction be urged At his hands:
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but in any wise, let vs see that wee keepe the vnitie of the spirit in the bond of peace.
but in any wise, let us see that we keep the unity of the Spirit in the bound of peace.
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This I thought good to adde to that I haue said before in the eleuenth chapter in Iphtah his answere to the Elders of Gilead,
This I Thought good to add to that I have said before in the Eleventh chapter in Iphtah his answer to the Elders of Gilead,
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To come more particularly to the matter, we see, that whereas they make this the chiefe cause of their quarrell against him, that he called them not to helpe against the Ammonites, hee telleth them hee did call them, but they would not come.
To come more particularly to the matter, we see, that whereas they make this the chief cause of their quarrel against him, that he called them not to help against the Ammonites, he Telleth them he did call them, but they would not come.
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So that he conuinceth them of a lye.
So that he Convinces them of a lie.
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But who would thinke, that so many should consent together so boldly to maintaine a false matter? And men of the visible Church and of the tribe of Ephraim, one of the famous tribes among the rest.
But who would think, that so many should consent together so boldly to maintain a false matter? And men of the visible Church and of the tribe of Ephraim, one of the famous tribes among the rest.
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Therefore they who at this day doe carrie their heads aloft, both for their profession and outward estate in the world, haue great cause to suspect and feare themselues both in and about this sinne and the like.
Therefore they who At this day do carry their Heads aloft, both for their profession and outward estate in the world, have great cause to suspect and Fear themselves both in and about this sin and the like.
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But to terrifie and withhold men from standing stiffe in a lye, let that fearefull example of Gehazi preuaile with them, with such like in Scripture.
But to terrify and withhold men from standing stiff in a lie, let that fearful Exampl of Gehazi prevail with them, with such like in Scripture.
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The heart of man is false and naught, and will easily carrie men to that which is odious and vile, especially if the matter sauour of profit or pleasure,
The heart of man is false and nought, and will Easily carry men to that which is odious and vile, especially if the matter savour of profit or pleasure,
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and selfeloue shall so blindfold them, that they shall not see the euill they haue done, till they smart for it,
and Self-love shall so blindfold them, that they shall not see the evil they have done, till they smart for it,
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vnlesse they be such as keepe a narrow watch ouer their hearts, and a searching into them faithfully, to finde out that which is amisse.
unless they be such as keep a narrow watch over their hearts, and a searching into them faithfully, to find out that which is amiss.
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And this that it may be done, God hath giuen vs two especiall good helpes:
And this that it may be done, God hath given us two especial good helps:
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the first is our comming to the light, that our euill deedes may that way be made knowne to vs. The other, our owne examinings priuatly of our waies,
the First is our coming to the Light, that our evil Deeds may that Way be made known to us The other, our own examinings privately of our ways,
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and arraigning of our selues before God, that so we may cast out such filthinesse, of lying, dissembling and the like sins.
and arraigning of our selves before God, that so we may cast out such filthiness, of lying, dissembling and the like Sins.
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See branch 3. of verse 1. These Ephramites dealt with Iphtah, as the men of Succoth and Penuel dealt with Gedeon, when hee followed the Princes of Midian, to wit, Zeba and Zalmunna: for they dealt roughly and vnkindly with him.
See branch 3. of verse 1. These Ephraimites dealt with Iphtah, as the men of Succoth and Penuel dealt with Gideon, when he followed the Princes of Midian, to wit, Zeba and Zalmunna: for they dealt roughly and unkindly with him.
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So these when Iphtah their gouernour sent to them for helpe, they most vndutifully denied it,
So these when Iphtah their governor sent to them for help, they most undutifully denied it,
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and yet (which was much worse) they came and quarrelled with him, now when hee had got the victorie,
and yet (which was much Worse) they Come and quarreled with him, now when he had god the victory,
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for that (as they shamelesly affirmed) he had not called them to the battell,
for that (as they shamelessly affirmed) he had not called them to the battle,
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and so they would bee thought to haue deserued as much fame and commendation in that victorie,
and so they would be Thought to have deserved as much fame and commendation in that victory,
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as Iphtah, seeing they boasted that they were as ready to haue gone against the Ammonites as he,
as Iphtah, seeing they boasted that they were as ready to have gone against the Ammonites as he,
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when indeed they meant it not. Therein they bewrayed two foule faults, very odious and to bee taken heed of:
when indeed they meant it not. Therein they bewrayed two foul Faults, very odious and to be taken heed of:
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the one, hard-heartednes and barbarous vnkindnes, not to helpe their brethren in their need, the case being their owne as well as theirs;
the one, hardheartedness and barbarous unkindness, not to help their brothers in their need, the case being their own as well as theirs;
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and this was ioined with disobedience, in that Iphtah was their gouernour.
and this was joined with disobedience, in that Iphtah was their governor.
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The other fault was their subtiltie, in that they did (which way, and on which side soeuer the victorie should goe) prouide for themselues.
The other fault was their subtlety, in that they did (which Way, and on which side soever the victory should go) provide for themselves.
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By the first we are taught to beware of this vnkindnes and incompassionate hard heartednes, to bee senselesse of the miseries and necessities of our brethren;
By the First we Are taught to beware of this unkindness and incompassionate hard heartedness, to be senseless of the misery's and necessities of our brothers;
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but to be moued with pitie toward them in their distresses:
but to be moved with pity towards them in their Distresses:
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and this wee should doe, as for the commandement of God and other causes, so for this that we our selues are subiect to fall into the like troubles,
and this we should do, as for the Commandment of God and other Causes, so for this that we our selves Are Subject to fallen into the like Troubles,
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and doe also at one time or other. In which case our consciences beare vs witnesse, that we are iustly forsaken of other,
and do also At one time or other. In which case our Consciences bear us witness, that we Are justly forsaken of other,
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and left to sinke in our sorrowes, and smart by our calamities, and that none should offer themselues to pitie vs, seeing wee shewed •o little mercie and kindnes to other before in the like troubles,
and left to sink in our sorrows, and smart by our calamities, and that none should offer themselves to pity us, seeing we showed •o little mercy and kindness to other before in the like Troubles,
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but were rather hard hearted towards them.
but were rather hard hearted towards them.
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And it is (doubtlesse) one cause (as wee may see by the euill seruant, who had no pitie on his fellow,
And it is (doubtless) one cause (as we may see by the evil servant, who had no pity on his fellow,
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and therefore his master was wroth with him, and deliuered him to the tormentors) it is one cause (I say) why God afflicteth vs,
and Therefore his master was wroth with him, and Delivered him to the tormentors) it is one cause (I say) why God afflicts us,
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for as much as we should otherwise neuer pitie our brethren in their troubles, but thereby we learne commiseration towards them.
for as much as we should otherwise never pity our brothers in their Troubles, but thereby we Learn commiseration towards them.
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Looke chap. 5. in Deboras complaint of the 〈 ◊ 〉: and chap. 8. vers. 6. and 8. The other fault was their subtiltie and double dealing;
Look chap. 5. in Deborah complaint of the 〈 ◊ 〉: and chap. 8. vers. 6. and 8. The other fault was their subtlety and double dealing;
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for they hauing an ill conscience propounded this to themselues, that if the Ammonites had the victorie ouer Iphtah, then they should be free from hurt and danger, seeing they had not stirred against them to aide him;
for they having an ill conscience propounded this to themselves, that if the Ammonites had the victory over Iphtah, then they should be free from hurt and danger, seeing they had not stirred against them to aid him;
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and if Iphtah should preuaile against them (as he did) then they would come forth, florishing boldly with a lye, affirming that they had cause to take it hardly,
and if Iphtah should prevail against them (as he did) then they would come forth, flourishing boldly with a lie, affirming that they had cause to take it hardly,
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for that hee got the victorie proudly with a few, (and would not call them to bee partakers with him) and so they did indeede.
for that he god the victory proudly with a few, (and would not call them to be partakers with him) and so they did indeed.
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And thus they had, as men say, two strings to their bow.
And thus they had, as men say, two strings to their bow.
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This falsehood is so common in the world, to deale subtilly, as it is hard to know whom to trust,
This falsehood is so Common in the world, to deal subtly, as it is hard to know whom to trust,
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And beware thy selfe of tetchinesse and conceits against him; yea though thou thinkest he hath giuen thee cause;
And beware thy self of tetchinesse and conceits against him; yea though thou Thinkest he hath given thee cause;
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as Salomon complaining asketh, where a faithfull man shall be found? Touching this vngodly policie and subtiltie, enough hath been spoken vpon the like occasion before.
as Solomon complaining asks, where a faithful man shall be found? Touching this ungodly policy and subtlety, enough hath been spoken upon the like occasion before.
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Now of their hollow heartednes and falsehood (the ground of it) I will adde somewhat more particularly.
Now of their hollow heartedness and falsehood (the ground of it) I will add somewhat more particularly.
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This sinne, as it is committed many waies, so in three things especially I obserue it.
This sin, as it is committed many ways, so in three things especially I observe it.
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First in the professing of religion: secondly, in friendship betwixt and among men: and thirdly, in mens bargainings and worldly dealings.
First in the professing of Religion: secondly, in friendship betwixt and among men: and Thirdly, in men's bargainings and worldly dealings.
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For remedying of the which (for it were very long to discourse at large of thē) this should be done:
For remedying of the which (for it were very long to discourse At large of them) this should be done:
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For the first, because many professing, are brought to like religion for credit, profit, and vainglorie,
For the First, Because many professing, Are brought to like Religion for credit, profit, and vainglory,
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and so fall from it againe, by small occasions:
and so fallen from it again, by small occasions:
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therefore take this for instruction, let the power and beautie of the Gospell perswade thee to become a professor of it, rather then hope of profit,
Therefore take this for instruction, let the power and beauty of the Gospel persuade thee to become a professor of it, rather then hope of profit,
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or the seeking of credit thereby, &c. and when thou hast felt it to haue wrought in thee (by the powerfull preaching thereof) faith, and a new life;
or the seeking of credit thereby, etc. and when thou hast felt it to have wrought in thee (by the powerful preaching thereof) faith, and a new life;
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and when thou seest how safe and well liking that hath made thine estate to be vnto thee, in comparison of all that was before;
and when thou See how safe and well liking that hath made thine estate to be unto thee, in comparison of all that was before;
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this (by Gods blessing) shall worke faithfulnes in thee, to honour and beautifie thy profession,
this (by God's blessing) shall work faithfulness in thee, to honour and beautify thy profession,
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so as thou shalt not start aside from it, as too many other doe;
so as thou shalt not start aside from it, as too many other doe;
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and otherwise thou shalt neuer hold out in thy profession, what faire shewes so euer thou makest;
and otherwise thou shalt never hold out in thy profession, what fair shows so ever thou Makest;
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or if thou doest, yet thou shalt reape no fruite in peace, nor haruest of such profession,
or if thou dost, yet thou shalt reap no fruit in peace, nor harvest of such profession,
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because when it was at the best, it was not sound. To passe to the second:
Because when it was At the best, it was not found. To pass to the second:
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for the remedying of doublenes and dissimulation in friendship, let this be one chiefe rule:
for the remedying of doubleness and dissimulation in friendship, let this be one chief Rule:
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Chuse thy friend for his goodnesse, and his excelling others in pietie and vertue, especially hee being approued to be a continuer therin,
Choose thy friend for his Goodness, and his excelling Others in piety and virtue, especially he being approved to be a continuer therein,
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and one that is free from strong affections, as choller, anger, tetchines.
and one that is free from strong affections, as choler, anger, tetchines.
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And loue him still for that, (seeing the thing that is to be desired of a man, is his goodnesse) whether there be other kindnesses enioyed therewith or no;
And love him still for that, (seeing the thing that is to be desired of a man, is his Goodness) whither there be other Kindnesses enjoyed therewith or no;
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which if there be any and faile, yet hold the principle still, and nourish it, by thinking true friendship to be both rare and precious:
which if there be any and fail, yet hold the principle still, and nourish it, by thinking true friendship to be both rare and precious:
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and let not that counsell of Salomon be forgotten; Thine owne friend and thy fathers forsake thou not.
and let not that counsel of Solomon be forgotten; Thine own friend and thy Father's forsake thou not.
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neither repeate any matter which ought to haue been buried and forgotten, which may easily alienate him from thee;
neither repeat any matter which ought to have been buried and forgotten, which may Easily alienate him from thee;
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and in no wise let hope of earthly commoditie tickle thee, or the want thereof coole or diminish affection in thee towards him:
and in no wise let hope of earthly commodity tickle thee, or the want thereof cool or diminish affection in thee towards him:
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So faithfulnes in friendship will be preserued, and hollownes and dissembling auoided: otherwise, like the league of fooles, it will be soone broken off.
So faithfulness in friendship will be preserved, and hollowness and dissembling avoided: otherwise, like the league of Fools, it will be soon broken off.
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And to remoue falsehood and vntrustinesse in bargaining and worldly dealings, thinke not that good for thee, that thou seest is euill and hurtfull to another, especially to a meaner man in wealth then thy selfe,
And to remove falsehood and untrustiness in bargaining and worldly dealings, think not that good for thee, that thou See is evil and hurtful to Another, especially to a meaner man in wealth then thy self,
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but most of all to a poore body.
but most of all to a poor body.
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And when the worth or value of the ware or commoditie shall be agreed vpon, plainly and without subtiltie, be willing to giue a penny for a penniworth:
And when the worth or valve of the ware or commodity shall be agreed upon, plainly and without subtlety, be willing to give a penny for a pennyworth:
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and as Abraham weighed the siluer, according to the manner and custome of the time to Ephron the Hittite,
and as Abraham weighed the silver, according to the manner and custom of the time to Ephron the Hittite,
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for the peece of ground that he bought of him, to bury his dead in;
for the piece of ground that he bought of him, to bury his dead in;
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so do thou pay currant money and coyne for it, according to couenant, that as neere as may be, there may be equalitie to both.
so do thou pay currant money and coin for it, according to Covenant, that as near as may be, there may be equality to both.
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If a day be set for paiment, keepe it, at least let there be no fault in thee,
If a day be Set for payment, keep it, At least let there be no fault in thee,
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but let it be seene that thou art disappointed and hindred from paying, against thy will:
but let it be seen that thou art disappointed and hindered from paying, against thy will:
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and so if the Common wealth be regarded of thee, not thine owne priuate onely, thou shalt come neere the rule that our Sauiour giueth for earthly dealings:
and so if the Common wealth be regarded of thee, not thine own private only, thou shalt come near the Rule that our Saviour gives for earthly dealings:
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that is, looke what ye would that men should doe to you, euen the same doe yee vnto them:
that is, look what the would that men should do to you, even the same do ye unto them:
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So shalt thou not be guiltie of double dealing and falsehood.
So shalt thou not be guilty of double dealing and falsehood.
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And if thou thus shunne in these three, hollownesse and subtiltie, thou shalt haue great cause to reioyce in and for thine vprightnes and sinceritie,
And if thou thus shun in these three, hollowness and subtlety, thou shalt have great cause to rejoice in and for thine uprightness and sincerity,
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and not easily brought to halting or dissembling in other matters. Now let vs proceed:
and not Easily brought to halting or dissembling in other matters. Now let us proceed:
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Iphtah answers further to the Ephramites, When I saw you would not helpe me (saith he) I put my life in mine hands, meaning I aduentured without you, Iphtah answers further to the Ephraimites, When I saw you would not help me (Says he) I put my life in mine hands, meaning I adventured without you,
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and rested on God, going foorth with smaller helpe, when I could not haue greater.
and rested on God, going forth with smaller help, when I could not have greater.
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And by this paterne wee are taught, that we hang not, neither depend on other men in the good things we take in hand.
And by this pattern we Are taught, that we hang not, neither depend on other men in the good things we take in hand.
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For example, that neither in those things that concerne our owne happines directly, (I meane the seeking of faith and conuersion,
For Exampl, that neither in those things that concern our own happiness directly, (I mean the seeking of faith and conversion,
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nor which pertaine to sanctification of life & godlines, as mercie and loue, righteousnes and innocencie) we must neglect any good dutie,
nor which pertain to sanctification of life & godliness, as mercy and love, righteousness and innocence) we must neglect any good duty,
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because we see other backward in it;
Because we see other backward in it;
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but rather look we to the examples of the forwardest and most faithfull both in their generall and speciall calling,
but rather look we to the Examples of the forwardest and most faithful both in their general and special calling,
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and in no wise let vs regard to follow them that come behinde in good things.
and in no wise let us regard to follow them that come behind in good things.
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As all will acknowledge that we should doe so, in the preuenting a mischief neere at hand,
As all will acknowledge that we should do so, in the preventing a mischief near At hand,
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as Iphtah did here in following hard the Ammonites, when the Ephramites refused to helpe him.
as Iphtah did Here in following hard the Ammonites, when the Ephraimites refused to help him.
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Abigails wisedome and eare is to be commended and imitated by many degrees before Nabals folly and senselesse blockishnes. Abigails Wisdom and ear is to be commended and imitated by many Degrees before Nabals folly and senseless blockishness.
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Euen so let vs say with Ioshua, If other will not goe and ioyne with vs,
Eve so let us say with Ioshua, If other will not go and join with us,
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yet we and ours will serue the Lord.
yet we and ours will serve the Lord.
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When our Sauiour saw many offended at his doctrine, and departing away, he asked Peter in the name of the rest, Will ye also goe away? Peter answers;
When our Saviour saw many offended At his Doctrine, and departing away, he asked Peter in the name of the rest, Will you also go away? Peter answers;
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Whither shall we goe (Lord) if we forsake thee, who hast the words of eternall life? Be we sure therefore we prouide ill for our selues,
Whither shall we go (Lord) if we forsake thee, who hast the words of Eternal life? Be we sure Therefore we provide ill for our selves,
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if we pinne our zeale and forwardnes vpon others, and gather not strength enough from our owne assurance of Gods peculiar goodnesse towards our owne soules, to keepe vs close and firme in our purpose of cleauing to him and that daily.
if we pin our zeal and forwardness upon Others, and gather not strength enough from our own assurance of God's peculiar Goodness towards our own Souls, to keep us close and firm in our purpose of cleaving to him and that daily.
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Who doth so, is wise and builds vpon the rocke, and no assault shall batter his building:
Who does so, is wise and builds upon the rock, and no assault shall batter his building:
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as for the declining or starting backe of others, he leaueth that, saying thus to himself:
as for the declining or starting back of Others, he Leaveth that, saying thus to himself:
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They stand or fall to their owne master:
They stand or fallen to their own master:
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and whether they haue euer been truly perswaded of Gods fauour towards them or no, I cannot tell:
and whither they have ever been truly persuaded of God's favour towards them or not, I cannot tell:
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But I know in whom I haue beleeued.
But I know in whom I have believed.
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Therefore if other men will be blind, shall I put out my owne eyes? If I see the world generally disposed to coldnes, loosenes, and luke-warmnes;
Therefore if other men will be blind, shall I put out my own eyes? If I see the world generally disposed to coldness, looseness, and lukewarmness;
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shall I presently repent me of my zeale and forwardnes? Haue I resolued vpon no better grounds,
shall I presently Repent me of my zeal and forwardness? Have I resolved upon no better grounds,
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then may be shaken with euery blast of winde, the frowning of my betters, the want of encouragement from men,
then may be shaken with every blast of wind, the frowning of my betters, the want of encouragement from men,
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or because I see these things are not in price and account among such as cannot iudge? If I onely serue God faithfully, of many that liue in the same towne carelesse and prophane:
or Because I see these things Are not in price and account among such as cannot judge? If I only serve God faithfully, of many that live in the same town careless and profane:
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he were willing and ready to doe it, and much more, if it might be good for them;
he were willing and ready to do it, and much more, if it might be good for them;
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will God be ashamed of me before so many, or rather will hee not acknowledge me and reiect them for all their multitude? Oh then what a wretched part were it for me to be ashamed of him before men!
will God be ashamed of me before so many, or rather will he not acknowledge me and reject them for all their multitude? O then what a wretched part were it for me to be ashamed of him before men!
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or to feare base and sinfull man (whose breath is in his nostrils) more then God, who can cast body and soule into hell? But of this point see chap. 8. verse 11. compared with former.
or to Fear base and sinful man (whose breath is in his nostrils) more then God, who can cast body and soul into hell? But of this point see chap. 8. verse 11. compared with former.
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In saying, God deliuered the Ammonites into his hands without their helpe, as it is manifest he did, wee see first how gratiously God prouided for this his seruant:
In saying, God Delivered the Ammonites into his hands without their help, as it is manifest he did, we see First how graciously God provided for this his servant:
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that whereas hee could by no meanes procure aide from these Ephramites, the Lord dealt so for him that hee needed them not,
that whereas he could by no means procure aid from these Ephraimites, the Lord dealt so for him that he needed them not,
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but went through as prosperously, as if he had obtained their best assistance.
but went through as prosperously, as if he had obtained their best assistance.
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For why? God will not forsake his, that trust in him, hee is their helpe and defence in time of neede, in so much that if father and mother forsake them, hee taketh them vp.
For why? God will not forsake his, that trust in him, he is their help and defence in time of need, in so much that if father and mother forsake them, he Takes them up.
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This is a thing which greatly flesheth the vngodlie, (who alas little know what refuge the righteous haue in time of neede) to wit, that if they haue friends, might,
This is a thing which greatly flesheth the ungodly, (who alas little know what refuge the righteous have in time of need) to wit, that if they have Friends, might,
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and wealth, they thinke they can ouermatch their aduersarie:
and wealth, they think they can overmatch their adversary:
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and then they thinke hee hath no shift, (as for the Lord, they exclude him) but he must either fall into reproch,
and then they think he hath no shift, (as for the Lord, they exclude him) but he must either fallen into reproach,
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or make shipwracke of his conicience: although if God see it expedient, hee disappointeth and frustrateth their hope.
or make shipwreck of his Conscience: although if God see it expedient, he disappointeth and frustrateth their hope.
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Thus the enemies of Dauid, Daniel and our Sauiour, insulted, when they had contriued their purposes so mischieuously to manward, that they saw no way for them, whom they pursued, to escape:
Thus the enemies of David, daniel and our Saviour, insulted, when they had contrived their Purposes so mischievously to manward, that they saw no Way for them, whom they pursued, to escape:
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Now (say the Iewes) let vs see if God will helpe him at this pinch. But oh fooles!
Now (say the Iewes) let us see if God will help him At this pinch. But o Fools!
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if God were farre off also from his, when you are hottest in your furie against them, ye said somewhat indeed:
if God were Far off also from his, when you Are hottest in your fury against them, you said somewhat indeed:
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but loe, he is then neerest them, to carrie them through and laugh their enemies to s•orne.
but lo, he is then nearest them, to carry them through and laugh their enemies to s•orne.
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Iphtah was desirous here of the Ephramites helpe;Iphtah was desirous Here of the Ephraimites help;
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but being denied, the Lord so wrought that they were the first that complained, and not hee:
but being denied, the Lord so wrought that they were the First that complained, and not he:
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There needed no Ephramites helpe, the Lord of hoasts being on his side to make a supply.
There needed no Ephraimites help, the Lord of hosts being on his side to make a supply.
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And let this be added as an encouragement to them whom I spake of in the last doctrine;
And let this be added as an encouragement to them whom I spoke of in the last Doctrine;
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when we shall be found iniurious and hurtfull to the innocent, as these men of Ephraim were against Iphtah; and so I may say of those that doe vs hurt,
when we shall be found injurious and hurtful to the innocent, as these men of Ephraim were against Iphtah; and so I may say of those that do us hurt,
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that their hakednes and solitarines, I meane want of mens countenance and furtherance, ought rather to driue them to cling more closely vnder the Lords wing, who is able to make the enemies of his people their friends,
that their hakednes and solitariness, I mean want of men's countenance and furtherance, ought rather to driven them to cling more closely under the lords wing, who is able to make the enemies of his people their Friends,
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if their waies doe please him: if not, hee can vse meanes to vphold them without their helpe.
if their ways do please him: if not, he can use means to uphold them without their help.
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For either he can so muzzle them, that they shall not hurt them, as they would:
For either he can so muzzle them, that they shall not hurt them, as they would:
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or hee can enable them with such courage and boldnes, that they shall contemne their contempt, and little regard their opposition:
or he can enable them with such courage and boldness, that they shall contemn their contempt, and little regard their opposition:
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or if they be such as may doe them any hurt, yet the Lord can so grace them, that they shall goe vnder that crosse willingly and bee rather confirmed,
or if they be such as may do them any hurt, yet the Lord can so grace them, that they shall go under that cross willingly and be rather confirmed,
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then vnsetled in their good course thereby.
then unsettled in their good course thereby.
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And let all such as would willingly bee religious, saue onely for the reproch with others,
And let all such as would willingly be religious, save only for the reproach with Others,
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yea euen their owne flesh would cast vpon them:
yea even their own Flesh would cast upon them:
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let such (I say) labour to beleeue this, and that temptation shall little trouble them.
let such (I say) labour to believe this, and that temptation shall little trouble them.
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Againe, obserue from hence what blessing God giueth by weake meanes; when men goe to worke in their simplicitie and in a good conscience:
Again, observe from hence what blessing God gives by weak means; when men go to work in their simplicity and in a good conscience:
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which in all good attempts ought to encourage them that offer themselues willingly to the worke,
which in all good attempts ought to encourage them that offer themselves willingly to the work,
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as the tenne thousand of the men of Zebulon and Napthali did in the Lords battailes against some hundred thousands in Siser•s armie that came against them.
as the tenne thousand of the men of Zebulon and Naphtali did in the lords battles against Some hundred thousands in Siser•s army that Come against them.
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In such a case where God hath set vs on worke and heartned vs, let vs not be discouraged by our meanenesse, which in shew of reason is indeed able to doe little:
In such a case where God hath Set us on work and heartened us, let us not be discouraged by our meanenesse, which in show of reason is indeed able to do little:
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which hereby I may perswade, that they haue not been the greatest men of account, that haue brought greatest light in the Gospel vnto men,
which hereby I may persuade, that they have not been the greatest men of account, that have brought greatest Light in the Gospel unto men,
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but such as are very meane in the iudgemēt of the world; euen so, in many other of his dealings, he effecteth great matters by weake meanes.
but such as Are very mean in the judgement of the world; even so, in many other of his dealings, he Effecteth great matters by weak means.
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See that which is noted vpon Iphtah his victorie in the eleuenth chap. and 32. verse, being the same words.
See that which is noted upon Iphtah his victory in the Eleventh chap. and 32. verse, being the same words.
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Vpon these promisses Iphtah concludeth with an interrogation, asking them wherefore they were come to fight against him? As if he should haue said, I saued your liues, you sitting at home with ease, what reason haue yee therefore thus to come against me? By this we may learne, that when wee should do good to all by Gods commandement, it proues vs to be of a most bad disposition,
Upon these promises Iphtah Concludeth with an interrogation, asking them Wherefore they were come to fight against him? As if he should have said, I saved your lives, you sitting At home with ease, what reason have ye Therefore thus to come against me? By this we may Learn, that when we should do good to all by God's Commandment, it Proves us to be of a most bad disposition,
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and no good, though we liue innocent by them:
and no good, though we live innocent by them:
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whereas the Heathens doe good to such as doe good to them, &c. The vse of this doctrine is, that we so liue among men, that wee may not be charged iustly, nor conuicted of wronging any:
whereas the heathens doe good to such as do good to them, etc. The use of this Doctrine is, that we so live among men, that we may not be charged justly, nor convicted of wronging any:
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and yet not to rest there, but to be ready to doe them good, as it may stand with our calling,
and yet not to rest there, but to be ready to do them good, as it may stand with our calling,
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and as we shall be able, so shall wee be sure neuer to feare accusations of vnkinde and vnbrotherly dealing;
and as we shall be able, so shall we be sure never to Fear accusations of unkind and unbrotherly dealing;
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but if any be brought, we may answere them as Iob did, If mine aduersarie write a booke against me, I will take it on my shoulder, reade it who listeth.
but if any be brought, we may answer them as Job did, If mine adversary write a book against me, I will take it on my shoulder, read it who lists.
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As touching their reiecting this Apologie of Iphtah, the point hath been handled before in the eleuenth chapter (although this wilfulnes farre worse became them,
As touching their rejecting this Apology of Iphtah, the point hath been handled before in the Eleventh chapter (although this wilfulness Far Worse became them,
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then the Heathen king of Ammon) yet somwhat I will adde by so fit occasion.
then the Heathen King of Ammon) yet somewhat I will add by so fit occasion.
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It is like their wilfulnes troubled Iphtah not a little, especially being their gouernour, who was loth to haue turned the edge of the sword vpon his owne people (if it could haue been auoided) and besides yet could not suffer it to haue his graue and iust defence so slightly reiected.
It is like their wilfulness troubled Iphtah not a little, especially being their governor, who was loath to have turned the edge of the sword upon his own people (if it could have been avoided) and beside yet could not suffer it to have his graven and just defence so slightly rejected.
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But what other fruite was to be expected at their hands, who came ready armed to trie the matter by force? Was it like they would stand debating and reasoning long with him, who came with a preiudicate and resolute minde to the contrary? It is not said indeed, that they gaue not eare to him,
But what other fruit was to be expected At their hands, who Come ready armed to try the matter by force? Was it like they would stand debating and reasoning long with him, who Come with a prejudicate and resolute mind to the contrary? It is not said indeed, that they gave not ear to him,
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but their reall refusall to hearken, appeares in their proceeding to warre. But yee will say in the eighth of this booke, their predecessors bewraied the contrary,
but their real refusal to harken, appears in their proceeding to war. But ye will say in the eighth of this book, their predecessors bewrayed the contrary,
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for their wrath was appeased by the answere of Gedeon. I answere:
for their wrath was appeased by the answer of Gideon. I answer:
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Indeed being vsed like froward children and condiscended vnto, that is, their proud and angrie humour being pleased, they gaue ouer with much adoe:
Indeed being used like froward children and condescended unto, that is, their proud and angry humour being pleased, they gave over with much ado:
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they had bin beasts if they had not:
they had been beasts if they had not:
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nay doubtlesse, they could not although they would (for an angrie man cannot continue in his anger so long as he would, the fewell being remoued:) But is this the praise of a man, that being humoured (as I may say) he giues ouer? No,
nay doubtless, they could not although they would (for an angry man cannot continue in his anger so long as he would, the fuel being removed:) But is this the praise of a man, that being humoured (as I may say) he gives over? No,
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though it be the honour of the appeaser, yet it is his shame, because he should haue ouercome himselfe before;
though it be the honour of the appeaser, yet it is his shame, Because he should have overcome himself before;
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his shame I say in that respect, although indeed he that desisteth by any meanes, is better then the implacable. But to returne:
his shame I say in that respect, although indeed he that desisteth by any means, is better then the implacable. But to return:
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as wee haue heard, would in no wise relent, at the sound and good reason that Iphtah brought to disswade them from battell,
as we have herd, would in no wise relent, At the found and good reason that Iphtah brought to dissuade them from battle,
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If there had been but a dramme of good nature and indifferencie in them, (for religion they had none) would they not as well haue abated their spirit towards him by their hearkning to his sound reason,
If there had been but a dram of good nature and indifferency in them, (for Religion they had none) would they not as well have abated their Spirit towards him by their Harkening to his found reason,
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as their fathers did before to Gedeons mildnesse? Yes doubtlesse:
as their Father's did before to Gedeons mildness? Yes doubtless:
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but it is as impossible to order an vnreasonable paffion by reason, as to be mad with reason.
but it is as impossible to order an unreasonable paffion by reason, as to be mad with reason.
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Let this then set before our eyes (who are Gods Ministers) the disposition of the most of our ordinary hearers, that so wee may learne how to be armed against that discouragement.
Let this then Set before our eyes (who Are God's Ministers) the disposition of the most of our ordinary hearers, that so we may Learn how to be armed against that discouragement.
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We are yoked with such stiffenecked and opposite natures, as winde about their fingers, the most serious charges we lay vpon their conscience,
We Are yoked with such Stiffnecked and opposite nature's, as wind about their fingers, the most serious charges we lay upon their conscience,
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and (as they in Hosee) we declare vnto them the large and weightie things of the law,
and (as they in Hosea) we declare unto them the large and weighty things of the law,
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and they account them as a strange thing, that is, after long information, fare as if they had neuer heard,
and they account them as a strange thing, that is, After long information, fare as if they had never herd,
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and make them as words of course, or as if wee spoke in an vnknowne tongue vnto them.
and make them as words of course, or as if we spoke in an unknown tongue unto them.
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We looke that they should receiue them as from God, (and so some few doe) and yeeld, subscribe, and hearken: but it is not so:
We look that they should receive them as from God, (and so Some few do) and yield, subscribe, and harken: but it is not so:
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we may say to them, We haue piped vnto you, but ye haue not danced, &c. And why doe they not conceiue our meaning,
we may say to them, We have piped unto you, but you have not danced, etc. And why do they not conceive our meaning,
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and of the tune of our song? Yes, but they are otherwise resolued, they haue another course to runne, (as those Ephramites had, of whom God complaineth that hee knew not how to entreate them) and therefore they hearing vnderstand not, seeing will not see,
and of the tune of our song? Yes, but they Are otherwise resolved, they have Another course to run, (as those Ephraimites had, of whom God Complaineth that he knew not how to entreat them) and Therefore they hearing understand not, seeing will not see,
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but winke and harden their hearts against vs. Must not this needs grieue vs? Yes:
but wink and harden their hearts against us Must not this needs grieve us? Yes:
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and so it ought to make vs mourne:
and so it ought to make us mourn:
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but how? moderatly, as the Physition ouer the patient, whose disease was pass his skill, ere he medled with him.
but how? moderately, as the physician over the patient, whose disease was pass his skill, ere he meddled with him.
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And indeed so it ought to be:
And indeed so it ought to be:
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let vs feede them, and if they cast away their meate, or thriue not with it, they discredit not vs that diet them with a good ordinary.
let us feed them, and if they cast away their meat, or thrive not with it, they discredit not us that diet them with a good ordinary.
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We could wish, that we could find them appetites as well as food: but this is past our skill:
We could wish, that we could find them appetites as well as food: but this is passed our skill:
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they died not of a famine, but of a surfeit: the meanes were vsed, and therein we rest, and say;
they died not of a famine, but of a surfeit: the means were used, and therein we rest, and say;
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we are a sweete sauour to the Lord in them that perish. It is manifest by the signe, that Gods will was to reiect them:
we Are a sweet savour to the Lord in them that perish. It is manifest by the Signen, that God's will was to reject them:
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but were resolute to proceed therein. Wherefore he fought with them, and ouercame them;
but were resolute to proceed therein. Wherefore he fought with them, and overcame them;
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that God would not perswade them by vs, and then (alas) how should we perswade them? we haue saued our owne soules, their blood be vpon their owne heads, they died not for want of physicke.
that God would not persuade them by us, and then (alas) how should we persuade them? we have saved our own Souls, their blood be upon their own Heads, they died not for want of physic.
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Now of this their wilfulnes (I meane the Ephramites) against Iphtah came ciuill warre betweene them.
Now of this their wilfulness (I mean the Ephraimites) against Iphtah Come civil war between them.
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Of which in the next Sermon.
Of which in the next Sermon.
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And lastly, in that so many could agree together in so wicked an action, (no lesse then two and fortie thousand men,
And lastly, in that so many could agree together in so wicked an actium, (no less then two and fortie thousand men,
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for so many lost their liues thereby:) we may see how easily men agree together in euill:
for so many lost their lives thereby:) we may see how Easily men agree together in evil:
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as traytors, rebels, and other confederates in euill, doe.
as Traitors, rebels, and other confederates in evil, do.
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Whereas it is hard for a few, yea dwelling together in one towne and of the better sort, to agree together about a good matter,
Whereas it is hard for a few, yea Dwelling together in one town and of the better sort, to agree together about a good matter,
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or against the euill committed therein, though it be to their owne great ease and good to doe so.
or against the evil committed therein, though it be to their own great ease and good to do so.
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For why? the most of them that should seeke the punishing of sinne, as are farre gone themselues,
For why? the most of them that should seek the punishing of sin, as Are Far gone themselves,
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and as deepe therein, (in one kinde or other) so that they must hold backe for shame,
and as deep therein, (in one kind or other) so that they must hold back for shame,
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and that, lest their owne punishment should be procured, in vrging it busily vpon others.
and that, lest their own punishment should be procured, in urging it busily upon Others.
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Besides this, men are commonly of their owne corrupt nature, slow and backward in doing good.
Beside this, men Are commonly of their own corrupt nature, slow and backward in doing good.
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The vse of this is, to purge and clense our selues with all care from that which is euill both of soule and bodie,
The use of this is, to purge and cleanse our selves with all care from that which is evil both of soul and body,
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and to keepe our hearts with all diligence, that good life may come from thence.
and to keep our hearts with all diligence, that good life may come from thence.
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So shall wee neuer neede to feare that wee shall be vpholders of sinne in other,
So shall we never need to Fear that we shall be upholders of sin in other,
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or agree with them who are such.
or agree with them who Are such.
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To the which purpose it is good to note, by what degrees wee grow, either to that or any other height of sinne, which euen heere may bee learned by the example of these Ephramites.
To the which purpose it is good to note, by what Degrees we grow, either to that or any other height of sin, which even Here may be learned by the Exampl of these Ephraimites.
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In whom as in other of like fort it may bee seene, that first anger was kindled against Iphtah, and bred in their hearts:
In whom as in other of like fort it may be seen, that First anger was kindled against Iphtah, and bred in their hearts:
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then wrath followed, which is continued anger; next to both, hot contention;
then wrath followed, which is continued anger; next to both, hight contention;
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and then consent to ioyne in warre, and to band themselues against him, who was both innocent and helpfull yea euen to them.
and then consent to join in war, and to band themselves against him, who was both innocent and helpful yea even to them.
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But this point I haue handled heretofore. Thus much of the Ephramites quarrelling with Iphtah, and his answere.
But this point I have handled heretofore. Thus much of the Ephraimites quarreling with Iphtah, and his answer.
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THE SEVENTIETH SERMON ON THE TWELFTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE SEVENTIETH SERMON ON THE TWELFTH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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NOw followeth the fight and cruel warre that was between the Ephramites and Iphtah. For they,
NOw follows the fight and cruel war that was between the Ephraimites and Iphtah. For they,
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and that they might not escape, hee preuented them, and tooke the passages ouer the waters at Iorden before them, that they could not passe ouer,
and that they might not escape, he prevented them, and took the passages over the waters At Jordan before them, that they could not pass over,
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and returne home, but there also many of them were taken and slaine. But to come to the verses seuerally:
and return home, but there also many of them were taken and slain. But to come to the Verses severally:
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In this fourth verse, whereas it will be marueiled at, that Iphtah made ciuill warre with these Ephramites;
In this fourth verse, whereas it will be marveled At, that Iphtah made civil war with these Ephraimites;
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such are to know, that as they could not be staied nor disswaded from making assault vpon him,
such Are to know, that as they could not be stayed nor dissuaded from making assault upon him,
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and therefore it had been free for him, in that respect, he being in such a streight to defend himselfe,
and Therefore it had been free for him, in that respect, he being in such a straight to defend himself,
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although he had been but a priuate man:
although he had been but a private man:
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so, much more, he being, as he was, to wit, head and chiefe ouer them, had the sword and authoritie put into his hands, whereby he was not onely to goe against forreine enemies,
so, much more, he being, as he was, to wit, head and chief over them, had the sword and Authority put into his hands, whereby he was not only to go against foreign enemies,
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but also to suppresse and punish the rebellious and seditious of the land, when they should offend in that manner.
but also to suppress and Punish the rebellious and seditious of the land, when they should offend in that manner.
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And the Lord gaue him the victory ouer them, who had despised him, and sought against all right of law to take from him the gouernment ouer the Gileadites,
And the Lord gave him the victory over them, who had despised him, and sought against all right of law to take from him the government over the Gileadites,
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and to cast him out by strong hand, hee being rightly possessed of it.
and to cast him out by strong hand, he being rightly possessed of it.
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All which being duly considered, and the punishment and destruction which befell them thereby, euen the losse of two and fortie thousand mens liues, who by no perswations would yeeld to peace:
All which being duly considered, and the punishment and destruction which befell them thereby, even the loss of two and fortie thousand men's lives, who by no persuasions would yield to peace:
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it laieth out the heauy and iust iudgement of God against those who are vnthankfull, wilfull and seditious;
it Layeth out the heavy and just judgement of God against those who Are unthankful, wilful and seditious;
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and it is worth the noting, to see what such proud spirits bring vpon themselues, and how they trouble themselues, who seeke to trouble others.
and it is worth the noting, to see what such proud spirits bring upon themselves, and how they trouble themselves, who seek to trouble Others.
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For either God taketh vengeance of such by men, as vpon Achan he did by Ioshua, who said vnto him, Seeing thou hast troubled vs, God shall trouble thee this day,
For either God Takes vengeance of such by men, as upon achan he did by Ioshua, who said unto him, Seeing thou hast troubled us, God shall trouble thee this day,
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when they stoned him to death:
when they stoned him to death:
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or else the Lord doth it himselfe without meanes, as when it is said, He will recompence tribulation to them that trouble his.
or Else the Lord does it himself without means, as when it is said, He will recompense tribulation to them that trouble his.
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To teach vs to follow peace with all men and holinesse, without which no man shall see the Lords face.
To teach us to follow peace with all men and holiness, without which no man shall see the lords face.
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Of this fruit of mens wilfulnes and the deare price it costeth them, I haue noted somewhat elsewhere. Of this fruit of men's wilfulness and the deer price it costeth them, I have noted somewhat elsewhere.
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To knit vp the point therefore, marke how iustly God met with these Ephramites, and what a shame it was vnto them, to be the first disturbers of peace,
To knit up the point Therefore, mark how justly God met with these Ephraimites, and what a shame it was unto them, to be the First disturbers of peace,
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Therefore let men beware they ouerreach not themselues in their subtiltie:
Therefore let men beware they overreach not themselves in their subtlety:
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and good order, and to be so foully foiled and beaten, by them whom they prouoked iniuriously.
and good order, and to be so foully foiled and beaten, by them whom they provoked injuriously.
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When it falleth out so, (for it falleth not out alwaies so) what a cutting of their combe is it,
When it falls out so, (for it falls not out always so) what a cutting of their comb is it,
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and a pulling downe of their proud stomacke? And if they should carrie away the field,
and a pulling down of their proud stomach? And if they should carry away the field,
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and preuaile alway, who should liue with such? But for the defence of the innocēt,
and prevail always, who should live with such? But for the defence of the innocent,
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and the preuenting of that confusion which would otherwise ensue, (for what is more intollerable then a boaster,
and the preventing of that confusion which would otherwise ensue, (for what is more intolerable then a boaster,
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when hee hath his will) the Lord resists such, and pares their nailes: so that their hornes are but short, though their hearts be full curst.
when he hath his will) the Lord resists such, and pares their nails: so that their horns Are but short, though their hearts be full cursed.
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And seeing all will say, that when a makebate and contentious person is put to the worse, he is well serued, to teach him to liue within his bounds,
And seeing all will say, that when a makebate and contentious person is put to the Worse, he is well served, to teach him to live within his bounds,
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and meddle not with them that giue him no cause:
and meddle not with them that give him no cause:
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let vs prouide in our dealings with others, that both our cause be honest and well grounded,
let us provide in our dealings with Others, that both our cause be honest and well grounded,
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and that our affections be sutable, not carried with passion, heate, and rage against him, who hath wronged vs:
and that our affections be suitable, not carried with passion, heat, and rage against him, who hath wronged us:
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for if it fall out that wee be defeated, and put to the foile, (as we may looke for no other in such a case) and God himselfe take against vs in our bad courses,
for if it fallen out that we be defeated, and put to the foil, (as we may look for no other in such a case) and God himself take against us in our bad courses,
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how shall wee be able to hold vp our heads for shame, when men reioyce at our ouerthrow? Surely hee had need be impudent, who should beare God and men and his owne conscience downe altogether,
how shall we be able to hold up our Heads for shame, when men rejoice At our overthrow? Surely he had need be impudent, who should bear God and men and his own conscience down altogether,
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and not blank for all the shame which his owne boldnes hath brought vpon him. But as for such as measure all by the successe they haue in their leaudnes;
and not blank for all the shame which his own boldness hath brought upon him. But as for such as measure all by the success they have in their leaudnes;
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thinking it becommeth them well enough, while they prosper, more shall be said of such in the 5. and 6. verses following.
thinking it becomes them well enough, while they prosper, more shall be said of such in the 5. and 6. Verses following.
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In this verse a reason is added, why the Gileadites slew them of Ephraim, to wit,
In this verse a reason is added, why the Gileadites slew them of Ephraim, to wit,
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because they railed on them, for these Ephramites which branded themselues with so many foule sinnes together,
Because they railed on them, for these Ephraimites which branded themselves with so many foul Sins together,
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as we haue heard, (which was too bad) yet added this to the rest, that they railed on them also.
as we have herd, (which was too bad) yet added this to the rest, that they railed on them also.
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These railing words were vsed before in their contention with Iphtah, vpon which the Gileadites were doubly incensed.
These railing words were used before in their contention with Iphtah, upon which the Gileadites were doubly incensed.
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For seeing they quarrelled with Iphtah, and threatned him so, what wonder if they grew to disgrace the whole familie of which he was? The meaning then is, Gilead smote Ephraim,
For seeing they quarreled with Iphtah, and threatened him so, what wonder if they grew to disgrace the Whole family of which he was? The meaning then is, Gilead smote Ephraim,
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and we Englishmen, namely southerne and northward, differ much one from another in our dialect or manner of pronouncing,
and we Englishmen, namely southern and northward, differ much one from Another in our dialect or manner of pronouncing,
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because Ephraim, besides their sedition, added disdainfull and reprochfull termes, and (because they dwelt betweene two tribes) they tooke occasion to call them, Mungrels, hang-byes,
Because Ephraim, beside their sedition, added disdainful and reproachful terms, and (Because they dwelled between two tribes) they took occasion to call them, Mungrels, hang-bies,
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and men of no set tribe, but Neuters.
and men of no Set tribe, but Neuters.
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So that by all that hath been said, though the tribe of Ephraim was a famous tribe among the rest,
So that by all that hath been said, though the tribe of Ephraim was a famous tribe among the rest,
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and none of the meanest, yet we see how the best for birth and descent, may possibly degenerate and grow companions with the base and shamelesse,
and none of the Meanest, yet we see how the best for birth and descent, may possibly degenerate and grow Sodales with the base and shameless,
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as these here who had worthily such measure offered them by their brethren, for their leaudnes, quarrelling, tumult and railing.
as these Here who had worthily such measure offered them by their brothers, for their leaudnes, quarreling, tumult and railing.
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Now if those may thus disguise themselues, then how easily, nay how vsually (thinke we) may it be seene, that very vile abiects and ofscourings may dwell among worthy and right honest seruants of God and good christians,
Now if those may thus disguise themselves, then how Easily, nay how usually (think we) may it be seen, that very vile abjects and ofscourings may dwell among worthy and right honest Servants of God and good Christians,
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and be of their kindred also? For as many vagrant and idle persons doe hang about Princes courts, who are neither hired,
and be of their kindred also? For as many vagrant and idle Persons do hang about Princes Courts, who Are neither hired,
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nor belonging to the house, but shifters for their bellies and backes, offering themselues to runne of meane persons errands:
nor belonging to the house, but shifters for their bellies and backs, offering themselves to run of mean Persons errands:
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so are there in townes and cities, vnruly and disordered fellowes, either shrouded vnder the wing of their godly kindred,
so Are there in Towns and cities, unruly and disordered Fellows, either shrouded under the wing of their godly kindred,
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or nestling themselues among other of good note for religion and honest behauiour, some without callings, brought vp to no labour, some without liuing,
or nestling themselves among other of good note for Religion and honest behaviour, Some without callings, brought up to no labour, Some without living,
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but all voide of grace, ready to be set a worke in doing mischiefe if opportunitie serue.
but all void of grace, ready to be Set a work in doing mischief if opportunity serve.
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Such in diuers cities we reade of in the booke of the Acts of the Apostles, who waited to bee hired to make tumults and vprores therein.
Such in diverse cities we read of in the book of the Acts of the Apostles, who waited to be hired to make tumults and uproars therein.
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And yet I would haue none to take me thus, as though I meant, by such as I speake of, the poore folke in townes, who are in meane estate to liue:
And yet I would have none to take me thus, as though I meant, by such as I speak of, the poor folk in Towns, who Are in mean estate to live:
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of whom I say this, that many of them follow their calling diligently, and labour painefully for their liuing,
of whom I say this, that many of them follow their calling diligently, and labour painfully for their living,
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and where the Gospell is truly preached, some of them are religious and approoued good christians, I speak of that which I know:
and where the Gospel is truly preached, Some of them Are religious and approved good Christians, I speak of that which I know:
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although I deny not, that there are of them also, many idle hangbies which may be reckoned worthily among the other that I spake of.
although I deny not, that there Are of them also, many idle hangbies which may be reckoned worthily among the other that I spoke of.
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The vse of this is to helpe to weede out such (as men haue abilitie and authoritie) and chiefe men in townes,
The use of this is to help to weed out such (as men have ability and Authority) and chief men in Towns,
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and all other to bee furtherances hereunto, and to preuent idlenesse, irreligiousnesse and liuing without callings, from whence such annoyances doe arise.
and all other to be furtherances hereunto, and to prevent idleness, irreligiousness and living without callings, from whence such annoyances do arise.
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though we all speake one language.
though we all speak one language.
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Looke more about this before in chapter 9. 4. and 11. 4. We haue heard of the subduing and killing of many of the Ephramites in the battaile before mentioned:
Looke more about this before in chapter 9. 4. and 11. 4. We have herd of the subduing and killing of many of the Ephraimites in the battle before mentioned:
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now it followeth how the rest were slaine.
now it follows how the rest were slain.
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And that was, by taking the passages at Iorden before them, and there as many as they found to bee Ephramites they slew;
And that was, by taking the passages At Jordan before them, and there as many as they found to be Ephraimites they slew;
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all that were put to the sword, and that lost their liues at one time and other, were two and fortie thousand.
all that were put to the sword, and that lost their lives At one time and other, were two and fortie thousand.
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Now because many passed ouer Iorden of the Reubinites and Manassites, as well as of them who were Ephramites,
Now Because many passed over Jordan of the Reubenites and Manassites, as well as of them who were Ephraimites,
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therefore they tried them by their language and speech, whether they were Ephramites or no, and that was by their tongue in pronouncing.
Therefore they tried them by their language and speech, whither they were Ephraimites or no, and that was by their tongue in pronouncing.
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For when they bad them pronounce Shibboleth in a more full manner, they could not,
For when they bade them pronounce Shibboleth in a more full manner, they could not,
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but said Sibboleth, being not able to pronounce so, and by that meanes they were discerned, and so taken and slaine.
but said Sibboleth, being not able to pronounce so, and by that means they were discerned, and so taken and slain.
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The first thing to be noted here, is the occasion which moued the Gileadites to vse this policie, to bid the other say [ Shibboleth ] and that was,
The First thing to be noted Here, is the occasion which moved the Gileadites to use this policy, to bid the other say [ Shibboleth ] and that was,
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because these Ephramites being asked who they were, made a lye to saue their liues, and denied their tribe.
Because these Ephraimites being asked who they were, made a lie to save their lives, and denied their tribe.
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It is true which Satan said, Iob 2. Skin for skin, and all that a man hath, he will giue for his life; euen truth, honestie, and all.
It is true which Satan said, Job 2. Skin for skin, and all that a man hath, he will give for his life; even truth, honesty, and all.
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And few will marueile at (it may be) or blame these for lying in so weighty a case,
And few will marvel At (it may be) or blame these for lying in so weighty a case,
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as life it selfe is, because they thinke that if they should be put to it as these were, it were no more then they might and should doe to saue their life.
as life it self is, Because they think that if they should be put to it as these were, it were no more then they might and should do to save their life.
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Indeede i confesse life is sweete, and if lying be lawfull in any case, it is in the case of the perill of life.
Indeed i confess life is sweet, and if lying be lawful in any case, it is in the case of the peril of life.
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But it is one thing for a man to omit some dutie of the law for mercies sake to our owne life, another, to commit an expresse sinne against the negatiue of the law.
But it is one thing for a man to omit Some duty of the law for Mercies sake to our own life, Another, to commit an express sin against the negative of the law.
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Therefore although it bee lawfull for a man to preferre his life before the doing of some dutie commanded (put case it be the Sabbath daies duties) yet a man may not before a Magistrate answere falsely,
Therefore although it be lawful for a man to prefer his life before the doing of Some duty commanded (put case it be the Sabbath days duties) yet a man may not before a Magistrate answer falsely,
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or equiuocating-lye, vnder colour of mercy in sauing his life.
or equiuocating-lye, under colour of mercy in Saving his life.
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For it is not onely the omitting of some dutie, but the doing of a grosse fault:
For it is not only the omitting of Some duty, but the doing of a gross fault:
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herein therefore the rule is true, Euill must not be done, that good may come thereof.
herein Therefore the Rule is true, Evil must not be done, that good may come thereof.
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But of death and buriall before. Thus much therfore be said of the Iudges ioyntly.
But of death and burial before. Thus much Therefore be said of the Judges jointly.
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And the negatiue rules of the law admit no exception, except God dispense (as he did with the Israelites in robbing the Aegyptians) who is aboue the law.
And the negative rules of the law admit no exception, except God dispense (as he did with the Israelites in robbing the egyptians) who is above the law.
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And hence it followeth, if lying bee a sinne, that it is as well a sinne to lye, in the defence of a mans life,
And hence it follows, if lying be a sin, that it is as well a sin to lie, in the defence of a men life,
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as it is to lye needlesly, or to please. All three, the officious, the vaine, and the shamelesse lye, are of the same cloth,
as it is to lie needlessly, or to please. All three, the officious, the vain, and the shameless lie, Are of the same cloth,
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though not the same colour, nor equall and of so deepe a dye.
though not the same colour, nor equal and of so deep a die.
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And to vs Christians it should seeme no hard condition neither, to cast our selues vpon God, rather then be beholding to a lye for our life,
And to us Christians it should seem no hard condition neither, to cast our selves upon God, rather then be beholding to a lie for our life,
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if the case should so stand.
if the case should so stand.
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Better it is not to liue, then to liue with that (which is worse then any death) an accusing conscience.
Better it is not to live, then to live with that (which is Worse then any death) an accusing conscience.
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As the abiured Protestants in the time of persecution can witnesse.
As the abjured Protestants in the time of persecution can witness.
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It is not the fond and foolish pretence, or colour warped by the subtile braine of man which can diminish one iot of the commandement of God, much lesse disanull it.
It is not the found and foolish pretence, or colour warped by the subtle brain of man which can diminish one jot of the Commandment of God, much less disannul it.
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He that will saue his life, by euill and indirect meanes, shall lose it when all is done:
He that will save his life, by evil and indirect means, shall loose it when all is done:
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as we see these Ephramites gained not by their lye, but were conuicted of it, by the same tongue that made it,
as we see these Ephraimites gained not by their lie, but were convicted of it, by the same tongue that made it,
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as it were with one breath.
as it were with one breath.
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The truth is, as the case stood with them (they fleeing before their enemies in so bad a quarrell as this was) little better was to be looked for at their hands,
The truth is, as the case stood with them (they fleeing before their enemies in so bad a quarrel as this was) little better was to be looked for At their hands,
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then to lye and shift for themselues, hauing brought themselues into the briars by their contention, rebellion and railing before.
then to lie and shift for themselves, having brought themselves into the briers by their contention, rebellion and railing before.
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But let vs beware, we bring not our selues into such streights by our sinne:
But let us beware, we bring not our selves into such straights by our sin:
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for we shall finde it a matter hard enough to helpe our selues in extremitie of danger and trouble:
for we shall find it a matter hard enough to help our selves in extremity of danger and trouble:
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which God brings vpon vs, if we be not the better fenced with faith and a good conscience.
which God brings upon us, if we be not the better fenced with faith and a good conscience.
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But the danger of the former is desperate and remedilesse, as elsewhere I haue more fully declared in the Shechemites and their Captaine Gaal, chap. 9.
But the danger of the former is desperate and remediless, as elsewhere I have more Fully declared in the Shechemites and their Captain Gaal, chap. 9.
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Secondly, whereas the text saith of these Ephramites, that they failed of the full pronouncing of the word, we see that although all the Tribes spake in one language,
Secondly, whereas the text Says of these Ephraimites, that they failed of the full pronouncing of the word, we see that although all the Tribes spoke in one language,
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yet euen therein such a difference was, that one spake not as the other (for we see that these Ephramites could not pronounce,
yet even therein such a difference was, that one spoke not as the other (for we see that these Ephraimites could not pronounce,
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as the Reubinites and the Manassites did) euen as also the Greekes haue great difference,
as the Reubenites and the Manassites did) even as also the Greeks have great difference,
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This should teach vs, that as oft as wee heare or thinke of any hurt or detriment comming thereby, we should call to mind,
This should teach us, that as oft as we hear or think of any hurt or detriment coming thereby, we should call to mind,
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and bee humbled in our selues, for the sinne of them that caused the confounding of language first, the fruite whereof remaineth among vs at this day,
and be humbled in our selves, for the sin of them that caused the confounding of language First, the fruit whereof remains among us At this day,
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and ought iustly to humble vs, for that much toyle and time is now spent in learning to vnderstand languages, which might else haue been otherwise bestowed.
and ought justly to humble us, for that much toil and time is now spent in learning to understand languages, which might Else have been otherwise bestowed.
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And also by strange tongues wee see how the wicked keepe many from vnderstanding the pure word of God,
And also by strange tongues we see how the wicked keep many from understanding the pure word of God,
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as the Romish Prelates long haue done, which could not haue been, if there had been but one language and speech ouer the earth, as once it was.
as the Romish Prelates long have done, which could not have been, if there had been but one language and speech over the earth, as once it was.
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Besides with what difficultie, in respect of this which I speake of, doe many trauell into forraine lands, to exchange their wares and commodities,
Beside with what difficulty, in respect of this which I speak of, do many travel into foreign Lands, to exchange their wares and commodities,
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or to other ends and purposes? For except they haue learned their languages, they cannot speake to each other,
or to other ends and Purposes? For except they have learned their languages, they cannot speak to each other,
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but by an interpreter? What labour is there bestowed in the translating of the Scriptures and other writings, which else might haue bin spared? which when all is done, commeth short of the naturall tongue and language.
but by an interpreter? What labour is there bestowed in the translating of the Scriptures and other writings, which Else might have been spared? which when all is done, comes short of the natural tongue and language.
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Not to insist in the inconueniences which arise by Translations, euen controuersies in religion, about faith, which had been (in some part) cut off,
Not to insist in the inconveniences which arise by Translations, even controversies in Religion, about faith, which had been (in Some part) Cut off,
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if one and the same language bee generally embraced:
if one and the same language be generally embraced:
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and they which translate best, attaine not vnto that significancie of words and proprietie of meaning, which the naturall language would affoord them, and that without difficultie.
and they which translate best, attain not unto that significancy of words and propriety of meaning, which the natural language would afford them, and that without difficulty.
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These and other like discommodities arise from this diuision of tongues:
These and other like Discomforts arise from this division of tongues:
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although they that liue at home in their owne countrey, and conuerse with such as are of the same speech with themselues, doe not so much obserue them:
although they that live At home in their own country, and converse with such as Are of the same speech with themselves, do not so much observe them:
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let such consider, that it is Gods mercie, that this confusion reacheth no further then it doth,
let such Consider, that it is God's mercy, that this confusion reaches no further then it does,
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but is confined though within so large bounds as it is.
but is confined though within so large bounds as it is.
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And againe let vs know, that mens dishonouring God by their tongues, by periury, yea or swearing, by blasphemie or cursed speaking,
And again let us know, that men's Dishonoring God by their tongues, by perjury, yea or swearing, by blasphemy or cursed speaking,
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and specially by imprecations, might bring a deeper iudgement vpon them in person (though the generall little trouble them) euen the taking away of their speech altogether;
and specially by imprecations, might bring a Deeper judgement upon them in person (though the general little trouble them) even the taking away of their speech altogether;
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which kinde of examples, neither experience of former ages, nor our owne haue been wanting in:
which kind of Examples, neither experience of former ages, nor our own have been wanting in:
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although if God should smite as oft as he is prouoked, there should bee no end.
although if God should smite as oft as he is provoked, there should be no end.
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I conclude this therefore, let it bee a watchword against abusing our language, lest wee prouoke (as many daily doe) some curse and punishment from God,
I conclude this Therefore, let it be a watchword against abusing our language, lest we provoke (as many daily do) Some curse and punishment from God,
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and bee made examples to feare others, seeing other mens would not admonish vs.
and be made Examples to Fear Others, seeing other men's would not admonish us
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Lastly from hence, that they slew such as could not pronounce the word, we learne, that as these lost their liues in returning homeward,
Lastly from hence, that they slew such as could not pronounce the word, we Learn, that as these lost their lives in returning homeward,
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though they escaped in the battaile, so when wicked men passe by one danger, yet they shall fall into another.
though they escaped in the battle, so when wicked men pass by one danger, yet they shall fallen into Another.
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For the Lord being against them, they are neuer safe nor free from feare or perill of some euill to light vpon them, although not by and by.
For the Lord being against them, they Are never safe nor free from Fear or peril of Some evil to Light upon them, although not by and by.
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For which cause the Prophet Amos saith, If a man flie from a Lyon, a Beare shall meete him.
For which cause the Prophet Amos Says, If a man fly from a lion, a Bear shall meet him.
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And euen so we see it to be by experience, if such escape by lying, friendship, money and such like, by the hands of men, God himselfe will certainely meete with them, by the pestilence,
And even so we see it to be by experience, if such escape by lying, friendship, money and such like, by the hands of men, God himself will Certainly meet with them, by the pestilence,
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or arrest them by some strange disease, debt, imprisonment, shame, or some other visitation: or els the worme of conscience as a serpent shall bite them;
or arrest them by Some strange disease, debt, imprisonment, shame, or Some other Visitation: or Else the worm of conscience as a serpent shall bite them;
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and if they haue their conscience seared as it were with an hot yron, yet this plague shal take hold of them,
and if they have their conscience seared as it were with an hight iron, yet this plague shall take hold of them,
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euen an hardned heart which cannot repent, and so they dying (for few of them seeke to get out of that plunge) they doe most certainely perish vtterly without any recouery, being throwne into that gulfe that is bottomlesse, where is weeping and gnashing of teeth.
even an hardened heart which cannot Repent, and so they dying (for few of them seek to get out of that plunge) they do most Certainly perish utterly without any recovery, being thrown into that gulf that is bottomless, where is weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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And although such ill disposed persons dye not alwaies by companies and multitudes, as they did heere,
And although such ill disposed Persons die not always by companies and Multitudes, as they did Here,
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and at the flood in Noahs time, and as it commeth often to passe, according to the occasions that are offered, (and therefore it is the lesse marked) yet he that obserueth it, shall finde that they who bewray that they are not vpright harted,
and At the flood in Noahs time, and as it comes often to pass, according to the occasions that Are offered, (and Therefore it is the less marked) yet he that observeth it, shall find that they who bewray that they Are not upright hearted,
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but dissemblers and hollow, and that they haue no fauour in the Gospell and good things,
but dissemblers and hollow, and that they have no favour in the Gospel and good things,
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and by their behauiour, speech and companie, doe testifie their bad liues;
and by their behaviour, speech and company, do testify their bad lives;
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I say such as obserue it, shall find that now one, and then another, and some by one iudgment,
I say such as observe it, shall find that now one, and then Another, and Some by one judgement,
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and some by another, shall verifie that which I say, namely, how such pine and wanse away secretly in ignorance or impenitencie,
and Some by Another, shall verify that which I say, namely, how such pine and wanse away secretly in ignorance or impenitency,
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or bee arested apparently with such visitations of God, as in which they testifie the same.
or be arrested apparently with such visitations of God, as in which they testify the same.
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See my notes vpon the ninth chapter in the death of Abimelech and the men of Shechem.
See my notes upon the ninth chapter in the death of Abimelech and the men of Shechem.
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The second part of the Chapter. Vers. 7. And Iphtah iudged Israel sixe yeeres: then died Iphtah the Gileadite, and was buried in one of the cities of Gilead.
The second part of the Chapter. Vers. 7. And Iphtah judged Israel sixe Years: then died Iphtah the Gileadite, and was buried in one of the cities of Gilead.
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8. And after him Ibzan of Bethlehem iudged Israel, 9. Who had thirtie sonnes, and thirtie daughters, which he sent out and tooke in thirtie daughters from abroad for his sonnes.
8. And After him Ibzan of Bethlehem judged Israel, 9. Who had thirtie Sons, and thirtie daughters, which he sent out and took in thirtie daughters from abroad for his Sons.
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And he iudged Israel seuen yeere. 10. Then Ibzan died, and was buried at Bethlehem. 11. And after him iudged Israel, Elon a Zebulonite, and he iudged Israel tenne yeeres. And he judged Israel seuen year. 10. Then Ibzan died, and was buried At Bethlehem. 11. And After him judged Israel, Elon a Zebulonite, and he judged Israel tenne Years.
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12. Then Elon the Zebulonite died, and was buried in Aijalon, in the countrey of Zebulon.
12. Then Elon the Zebulonite died, and was buried in Aijalon, in the country of Zebulon.
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13. And after him Abdon the sonne of Hillel the Pirathonite iudged Israel. 14. And hee had fortie sonnes, and thirtie nephewes that rode on seuentie asse colts,
13. And After him Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonitte judged Israel. 14. And he had fortie Sons, and thirtie nephews that road on seuentie Ass colts,
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and he iudged Israel eight yeeres. and he judged Israel eight Years.
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15. Then area Abdon the sonne of Hillel the Pirathonite, and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the mount of the Amalekites.
15. Then area Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonitte, and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the mount of the Amalekites.
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IN these verses following, is contained the time of the reigne of Iphtah and diuers other, that were Iudges in Israel, together with their death and buriall in their owne cities, where they dwelt and aboad in their life time.
IN these Verses following, is contained the time of the Reign of Iphtah and diverse other, that were Judges in Israel, together with their death and burial in their own cities, where they dwelled and abode in their life time.
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Wherein that which is said in common of them both, I wil speake of ioyntly, as of the time how long they gouerned, and of their death and buriall:
Wherein that which is said in Common of them both, I will speak of jointly, as of the time how long they governed, and of their death and burial:
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for they are all set downe alike.
for they Are all Set down alike.
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Other things herein contained, I will seuerally note as occasion shall be offered in the text.
Other things herein contained, I will severally note as occasion shall be offered in the text.
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And first of the time of their being Iudges ouer the people. It is said Iphtah had that place sixe yeere: Ibzan seuen yeeres: Elon tenne, and Abdon eight.
And First of the time of their being Judges over the people. It is said Iphtah had that place sixe year: Ibzan seuen Years: Elon tenne, and Abdon eight.
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All which being but one and thirtie, were a small number for foure to enioy the place one after another.
All which being but one and thirtie, were a small number for foure to enjoy the place one After Another.
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Whose office, as it was to deliuer the people out of the hands of their enemies,
Whose office, as it was to deliver the people out of the hands of their enemies,
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so (doubtlesse) they did, if there were cause, by their being in bondage,
so (doubtless) they did, if there were cause, by their being in bondage,
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or else they kept them in peace, that they were not oppressed nor brought vnder of their enemies at al. And that was a great fauour of God to Israel, that they changing their Gouernours so oft,
or Else they kept them in peace, that they were not oppressed nor brought under of their enemies At all And that was a great favour of God to Israel, that they changing their Governors so oft,
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yet they are not said betwixt the time of the one and the other to haue been in their enemies hands;
yet they Are not said betwixt the time of the one and the other to have been in their enemies hands;
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which when it was so, is expresly set downe in the former examples and stories.
which when it was so, is expressly Set down in the former Examples and stories.
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Now this is seuerally said of Ibzan, that he had thirtie sonnes whom hee liued to marrie,
Now this is severally said of Ibzan, that he had thirtie Sons whom he lived to marry,
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Thus the Lord hath blessings of all sorts for his Church, & is not willing to change them into punishments, till our abuse of them turne them to our owne bane.
Thus the Lord hath blessings of all sorts for his Church, & is not willing to change them into punishments, till our abuse of them turn them to our own bane.
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And as these 31. yeeres of peace, vnder foure gouernours were granted to Israel, so it was their owne sinne and reuolt from God, which brought vpon them so long or a longer time of warre and disquiet:
And as these 31. Years of peace, under foure Governors were granted to Israel, so it was their own sin and revolt from God, which brought upon them so long or a longer time of war and disquiet:
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the Lord could haue allowed them their peace without interruption, if they could haue serued him in it without vnsetling and wearinesse.
the Lord could have allowed them their peace without interruption, if they could have served him in it without unsettling and weariness.
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And as he dealt with them, so would he with vs also:
And as he dealt with them, so would he with us also:
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who as he hath vndeseruedly continued our peaceable daies euen in the times of our late change, (a worke of his most worthy to be had in remembrance) so he would haue freed vs from plagues and dearth also;
who as he hath undeservedly continued our peaceable days even in the times of our late change, (a work of his most worthy to be had in remembrance) so he would have freed us from plagues and dearth also;
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but in that he hath allaied our peace with such domestical punishments, as these late yeeres haue witnessed, wee may thanke our selues,
but in that he hath allayed our peace with such domestical punishments, as these late Years have witnessed, we may thank our selves,
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and marueile that they haue been no sorer, for (doubtlesse) hee hath therein remembred mercie in iudgement.
and marvel that they have been no Sorer, for (doubtless) he hath therein remembered mercy in judgement.
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Our peace is from him, our troubles wherewith it is accompanied are caused by our selues,
Our peace is from him, our Troubles wherewith it is accompanied Are caused by our selves,
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and farre more bitter should the cup be, if we were made to drink it, as we haue tempered it:
and Far more bitter should the cup be, if we were made to drink it, as we have tempered it:
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but the Lord in mercie holds back from vs, confusion, and bondage, to our enemies, which hee inflicted often vpon these Israelites.
but the Lord in mercy holds back from us, confusion, and bondage, to our enemies, which he inflicted often upon these Israelites.
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But more particularly, this teacheth that it is a great mercy of God, when in the change of Princes and Gouernours, there falleth not out some great detriment and hurt to the people, especially when the changes are often.
But more particularly, this Teaches that it is a great mercy of God, when in the change of Princes and Governors, there falls not out Some great detriment and hurt to the people, especially when the changes Are often.
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For that is counted a punishment, as Salomon saith. For the transgression of the land, there are many Princes:
For that is counted a punishment, as Solomon Says. For the Transgression of the land, there Are many Princes:
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and the state of the Common wealth, if it bee in peace and prosperous, is then like to change to the contrary.
and the state of the Common wealth, if it be in peace and prosperous, is then like to change to the contrary.
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It caused Dauid when he heard of the death of Saul, who was not very commendable in his time,
It caused David when he herd of the death of Saul, who was not very commendable in his time,
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yea although hee knew that hee himselfe should succeed him, it caused him (I say) to mourne with a great lamentation, saying:
yea although he knew that he himself should succeed him, it caused him (I say) to mourn with a great lamentation, saying:
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Ye daughters of Israel, mourne for Saul, how much more would he haue done so, You daughters of Israel, mourn for Saul, how much more would he have done so,
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if he had been religious and godly? The same I say of inferiour Magistrates who helpe to vphold and countenance the Gospell,
if he had been religious and godly? The same I say of inferior Magistrates who help to uphold and countenance the Gospel,
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and doe maintaine peace in their precincts and corners where they dwell. The losing of them is with great danger, besides feare of worse to follow:
and do maintain peace in their precincts and corners where they dwell. The losing of them is with great danger, beside Fear of Worse to follow:
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and of faithfull Preachers the like may be said also: though there be many instructers, yet there are not many fathers:
and of faithful Preachers the like may be said also: though there be many instructers, yet there Are not many Father's:
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the taking away of them therefore will not be without much cause of griefe also, for who knoweth what shall follow?
the taking away of them Therefore will not be without much cause of grief also, for who Knoweth what shall follow?
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The vse is to stirre vs vp to thankfulnes for Gods goodnesse to vs and our land, in respect of the late peaceable succession and present prosperitie and health of our Soueraigne:
The use is to stir us up to thankfulness for God's Goodness to us and our land, in respect of the late peaceable succession and present Prosperity and health of our Sovereign:
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which indeed all are willing to take part in, but few take the paines to consider how much they owe to God for such a benefit as this;
which indeed all Are willing to take part in, but few take the pains to Consider how much they owe to God for such a benefit as this;
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which as a knot containes in it all the particular blessings which we enioy as infolded in it.
which as a knot contains in it all the particular blessings which we enjoy as enfolded in it.
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Much lesse doe they weigh that ouer-ruling power of God, which swept downe, as a cobweb, the long contriued plots of the Popish practisers for a forreine gouernment,
Much less doe they weigh that overruling power of God, which swept down, as a cobweb, the long contrived plots of the Popish practisers for a foreign government,
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and defeated in a moment and derided their hopes, by setting the crowne vpon the head of the true apparent Heire, our gratious Soueraigne, without the least contradiction of so many enemies.
and defeated in a moment and derided their hope's, by setting the crown upon the head of the true apparent Heir, our gracious Sovereign, without the least contradiction of so many enemies.
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The sensuall abuse of this blessing, hath now caused the Lord to abate somewhat of this his fauour, by abridging vs of a part of our hoped welfare, in the death of our late enioyed noble Prince.
The sensual abuse of this blessing, hath now caused the Lord to abate somewhat of this his favour, by abridging us of a part of our hoped welfare, in the death of our late enjoyed noble Prince.
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The which (among other vses) ought to teach vs first to bee earnest suters to God for the long life and prosperitie of the young Prince:
The which (among other uses) ought to teach us First to be earnest Suitors to God for the long life and Prosperity of the young Prince:
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secondly, to teach vs sobrietie, that seeing there fall out such changings in our liues,
secondly, to teach us sobriety, that seeing there fallen out such changings in our lives,
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so that no man knowes what shall come to passe, & what troubles may fall out in our daies,
so that no man knows what shall come to pass, & what Troubles may fallen out in our days,
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therefore to set our affections on things not subiect to change, euen to furnish our selues with knowledge and grace, whereby wee may bee fitted for the best estate while wee liue,
Therefore to Set our affections on things not Subject to change, even to furnish our selves with knowledge and grace, whereby we may be fitted for the best estate while we live,
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and after death to enioy durable honour. Of Iphtah to say a little particularly, when hee had so many and great troubles,
and After death to enjoy durable honour. Of Iphtah to say a little particularly, when he had so many and great Troubles,
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for the short time of his abiding in his place, as three are set downe at large:
for the short time of his abiding in his place, as three Are Set down At large:
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his dangerous battaile with the Ammonites, the vnlooked for forgoing of his only daughter, and this bitter prouoking of him by the Ephramites, this teacheth (besides that which hath bin said hereof before, vers. 2.) what great afflictions they haue, who are of calling and high place in the world, who in comparison of many thousands are thought by their wealth to haue a little paradise in this life, (and doe indeed enioy many outward priuileges aboue other) and what then may the life of meaner persons be accounted but a vale of miserie?
his dangerous battle with the Ammonites, the unlooked for foregoing of his only daughter, and this bitter provoking of him by the Ephraimites, this Teaches (beside that which hath been said hereof before, vers. 2.) what great afflictions they have, who Are of calling and high place in the world, who in comparison of many thousands Are Thought by their wealth to have a little paradise in this life, (and doe indeed enjoy many outward privileges above other) and what then may the life of meaner Persons be accounted but a vale of misery?
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And especially the liues of such I may say, who are in penurie and want with many other calamities which accompanie it,
And especially the lives of such I may say, who Are in penury and want with many other calamities which accompany it,
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and yet haue no hope of saluation neither; which were able not a little to asswage the force and anguish of such tribulations.
and yet have no hope of salvation neither; which were able not a little to assuage the force and anguish of such tribulations.
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All which I speake to shew how great the madnes of men is, and that of all sorts and conditions, who for all their daily and manifold afflictions which cannot be expressed, are yet so wedded & glued to this world:
All which I speak to show how great the madness of men is, and that of all sorts and conditions, who for all their daily and manifold afflictions which cannot be expressed, Are yet so wedded & glued to this world:
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as that they are not fit to heare of a departure from hence, no nor to bee brought to a sober and moderate vse of it,
as that they Are not fit to hear of a departure from hence, no nor to be brought to a Sobrium and moderate use of it,
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nor by the strongest perswasions to looke after and waite for immortalitie, so as they may enioy it.
nor by the Strongest persuasions to look After and wait for immortality, so as they may enjoy it.
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Now let all iudge how little cause they haue to doe so.
Now let all judge how little cause they have to do so.
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It might bee thought a benefit, that the long life of man is so shortned from nine hundred yeeres to scarse halfe nine score,
It might be Thought a benefit, that the long life of man is so shortened from nine hundred Years to scarce half nine score,
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if men duly weighed how euill they are, as old Iacob told Pharao; Few and euill haue the daies of thy seruant been. But oh, at what a rate would most men buy the lengthening of their miserie? a madnesse so much the more extreame,
if men duly weighed how evil they Are, as old Iacob told Pharaoh; Few and evil have the days of thy servant been. But o, At what a rate would most men buy the lengthening of their misery? a madness so much the more extreme,
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because they want that which might much allay the vanitie and vexation that falleth out in their life, I meane faith and grace.
Because they want that which might much allay the vanity and vexation that falls out in their life, I mean faith and grace.
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Others, on the other side, meeting with much, yea and that stinging trouble in their liues oft times, waxe discontented, desperate,
Others, on the other side, meeting with much, yea and that stinging trouble in their lives oft times, wax discontented, desperate,
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and wearie of liuing, and yet without all willingnes to dye, saue through a necessitie of their owne making, thinking thereby to auoide that, which they encrease thereby.
and weary of living, and yet without all willingness to die, save through a necessity of their own making, thinking thereby to avoid that, which they increase thereby.
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A third sort lay all their miseries vpon their pouertie:
A third sort lay all their misery's upon their poverty:
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whereas (alas) if they had the best estate and happinesse vpon earth, Iphtah might teach them, that they should be neuer the neerer their desire,
whereas (alas) if they had the best estate and happiness upon earth, Iphtah might teach them, that they should be never the nearer their desire,
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for they may haue sorrow and vexation enough for all their wealth. Now of the death and buriall of them I say this:
for they may have sorrow and vexation enough for all their wealth. Now of the death and burial of them I say this:
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as they all died, with all other vnto this day, so it liuely admonisheth that it is the way by which all that yet remaine must goe,
as they all died, with all other unto this day, so it lively Admonisheth that it is the Way by which all that yet remain must go,
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and who knoweth how soone? that wee may mind and prouide for it.
and who Knoweth how soon? that we may mind and provide for it.
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And as they were buried in the places where they dwelt, (as Iphtah in one of the cities of Gilead, &c.) so we should submit our selues thereto, with such other abasements as accompany it, (though flesh rebell against them) and this wee should willingly doe for the hope of the glorious resurrection.
And as they were buried in the places where they dwelled, (as Iphtah in one of the cities of Gilead, etc.) so we should submit our selves thereto, with such other abasements as accompany it, (though Flesh rebel against them) and this we should willingly do for the hope of the glorious resurrection.
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but thou shalt conceiue 〈 ◊ 〉 beare a 〈 ◊ 〉. but thou shalt conceive 〈 ◊ 〉 bear a 〈 ◊ 〉.
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and thirtie daughters whom he also bestowed in marriage, for so long hee liued together with them.
and thirtie daughters whom he also bestowed in marriage, for so long he lived together with them.
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And this is set downe to shew, that the great number of children is reckoned, as then it was, for one of the great blessings of God.
And this is Set down to show, that the great number of children is reckoned, as then it was, for one of the great blessings of God.
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Therefore the Lord promised to Abraham his friend, that his seed should be multiplied as the starres of heauen,
Therefore the Lord promised to Abraham his friend, that his seed should be multiplied as the Stars of heaven,
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and as the sand of the sea. And so sung the Prophet in the Psalme:
and as the sand of the sea. And so sung the Prophet in the Psalm:
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Thy wise shall be as the fruitfull vine on the sides of thine house, and thy children like the oliue plants round about thy table: Thy wise shall be as the fruitful vine on the sides of thine house, and thy children like the olive plants round about thy table:
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and then he addeth this, Loe thus shall the man be blessed, that feareth the Lord:
and then he adds this, Lo thus shall the man be blessed, that fears the Lord:
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calling it not onely a blessing, but more then common.
calling it not only a blessing, but more then Common.
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And it doth the more condemne the vnthankfulnesse of them who doe what they can to auoid that blessing,
And it does the more condemn the unthankfulness of them who doe what they can to avoid that blessing,
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and doe of purpose shunne the occasion of hauing their part in it, by marrying with full purpose and resolution, where they may be sure they can haue no children.
and doe of purpose shun the occasion of having their part in it, by marrying with full purpose and resolution, where they may be sure they can have no children.
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Whose fault may be the lesse, if it be of simple ignorance, but else it may be reckoned as a companion with theirs who grudge and murmur,
Whose fault may be the less, if it be of simple ignorance, but Else it may be reckoned as a Companion with theirs who grudge and murmur,
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for that they haue so many children:
for that they have so many children:
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which ariseth partly of distrust in Gods prouidence, partly fearing that they shall not haue wherewith to nourish them;
which arises partly of distrust in God's providence, partly fearing that they shall not have wherewith to nourish them;
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partly of pride, who see they must pull downe their countenance, for because of the number of them,
partly of pride, who see they must pull down their countenance, for Because of the number of them,
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and cannot set foorth themselues with the wealthiest of their condition, to braue it iollily in the world,
and cannot Set forth themselves with the Wealthiest of their condition, to brave it jollily in the world,
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for that they be plucked downe with such a companie of brats, as they terme them.
for that they be plucked down with such a company of brats, as they term them.
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And yet as bad as these sorts are, farre more grosse and barbarous are they, high or low, Minister or people, who rather then their countenance should in the least manner be abated by mariage and multitude of children, do not only liue in continuall whordome, zodomie,
And yet as bad as these sorts Are, Far more gross and barbarous Are they, high or low, Minister or people, who rather then their countenance should in the least manner be abated by marriage and multitude of children, do not only live in continual whoredom, zodomie,
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and such like vnnaturall and filthie vncleannesse, but are glad (though most vniustly and in dissimulation they doe it) to be counted and numbred amongst them that liue chast, which sinne shal bring the swifter damnation to them:
and such like unnatural and filthy uncleanness, but Are glad (though most unjustly and in dissimulation they do it) to be counted and numbered among them that live chaste, which sin shall bring the swifter damnation to them:
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They are loth to abase themselues (as they count it) by stooping to Gods ordinance:
They Are loath to abase themselves (as they count it) by stooping to God's Ordinance:
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but God hath many waies to pull them down, and make them stoop (as I haue noted in the former chapter) though they escape it one way and time,
but God hath many ways to pull them down, and make them stoop (as I have noted in the former chapter) though they escape it one Way and time,
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yet hee meeteth with them another:
yet he meeteth with them Another:
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for fornicators and adulterers God wil iudge, as the Author to the Hebrewes saith, and the experiments thereof are infinit in all kinds of iudgements, by scripture and experience, both of old and daily:
for fornicators and Adulterers God will judge, as the Author to the Hebrews Says, and the experiments thereof Are infinite in all Kinds of Judgments, by scripture and experience, both of old and daily:
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Although what neede wee goe farre? That which they shunne by their auoiding marriage, the most pull vpon themselues, by the contrary course, as I haue said.
Although what need we go Far? That which they shun by their avoiding marriage, the most pull upon themselves, by the contrary course, as I have said.
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Now what remaineth, but that they who haue and count children a blessing, endeuour carefully to make them the children of God also, that so they may be to them a double blessing? Which is done of few, especially as the case requireth, that is, with carefull and constant looking to the religious bringing vp of them,
Now what remains, but that they who have and count children a blessing, endeavour carefully to make them the children of God also, that so they may be to them a double blessing? Which is done of few, especially as the case requires, that is, with careful and constant looking to the religious bringing up of them,
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and the marking of their disposition, and the sinnes which they are most prone and inclined vnto, that they may in due time and good manner helpe to remedie it accordingly.
and the marking of their disposition, and the Sins which they Are most prove and inclined unto, that they may in due time and good manner help to remedy it accordingly.
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Another thing that is seuerall in these verses, is this, that this Abdon, the last that is reckoned, had fortie sonnes,
another thing that is several in these Verses, is this, that this Abdon, the last that is reckoned, had fortie Sons,
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and thirtie sonnes sonnes, and these were of place, and some countenance, riding stately, and not as meaner persons going on foote.
and thirtie Sons Sons, and these were of place, and Some countenance, riding stately, and not as meaner Persons going on foot.
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Whereby it appeareth (to say no more of the number of children) that they had peace then,
Whereby it appears (to say no more of the number of children) that they had peace then,
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and were free from oppression by the other nations that dwelt about them.
and were free from oppression by the other Nations that dwelled about them.
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For they must not else haue had such elbow roome, nor their libertie so to shew themselues boldly and openly,
For they must not Else have had such elbow room, nor their liberty so to show themselves boldly and openly,
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but to hide their heads as well as meaner persons, and to lay their iollitie aside.
but to hide their Heads as well as meaner Persons, and to lay their jollity aside.
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For our instruction this wee may learne, that in the time of peace, when there is freedome from warre and persecution in a land, there is great prosperitie in euery kinde,
For our instruction this we may Learn, that in the time of peace, when there is freedom from war and persecution in a land, there is great Prosperity in every kind,
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as multitude of people, building, purchasing, and growing in wealth and promotion. For though the plague and famine sometime sweep away & diminish the number of people,
as multitude of people, building, purchasing, and growing in wealth and promotion. For though the plague and famine sometime sweep away & diminish the number of people,
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yet they through Gods goodnesse not continuing long, nor sore, are the sooner outgrowne: but the other, I meane warre and persecution, make strippe and waste, as we say,
yet they through God's Goodness not Continuing long, nor soar, Are the sooner outgrown: but the other, I mean war and persecution, make strip and waste, as we say,
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euen as the violent fire burneth all where it commeth, and the raging waters drowne.
even as the violent fire burns all where it comes, and the raging waters drown.
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But when they cease, there is plentie for the most part going with peace, and there is with both great outward prosperitie.
But when they cease, there is plenty for the most part going with peace, and there is with both great outward Prosperity.
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Which is to bee acknowledged a singular great fauour of God, and to such as are able to vse it aright, it giueth much libertie and encouragement, to liue well and happily.
Which is to be acknowledged a singular great favour of God, and to such as Are able to use it aright, it gives much liberty and encouragement, to live well and happily.
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4. And now therefore beware that thou drinke no wine, or strong drinke, neither eate any vncleane thing.
4. And now Therefore beware that thou drink no wine, or strong drink, neither eat any unclean thing.
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And otherwise what is all iollitie and abundance, if we haue not learned, and be not fitted for the right vse of it? The which how few regard or looke after,
And otherwise what is all jollity and abundance, if we have not learned, and be not fitted for the right use of it? The which how few regard or look After,
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but onely seeke to passe their precious time, in ease, vanitie, play, idlenesse, whoring, drinking and such like:
but only seek to pass their precious time, in ease, vanity, play, idleness, whoring, drinking and such like:
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and the ciuiller sort to minde little else, then to encrease and gather wealth, the most of them not knowing why,
and the Civilier sort to mind little Else, then to increase and gather wealth, the most of them not knowing why,
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but to content & please themselues thereby:
but to content & please themselves thereby:
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to see (I say) how fondly, nay madly so many doe vse this peace and liberty of quiet liuing;
to see (I say) how fondly, nay madly so many do use this peace and liberty of quiet living;
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it is much more to be bewailed, then the benefit it selfe is to be reioyced for:
it is much more to be bewailed, then the benefit it self is to be rejoiced for:
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And to thinke, how in this time of peace, good preaching should be in vse throughout all parts of the land, to hold downe Poperie, Atheisme, prophanenes and other sinne,
And to think, how in this time of peace, good preaching should be in use throughout all parts of the land, to hold down Popery, Atheism, profaneness and other sin,
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and that which should be all in all with vs, to bring many people to God,
and that which should be all in all with us, to bring many people to God,
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and yet how little is done this way, it cannot without much bewailing bee thought on.
and yet how little is done this Way, it cannot without much bewailing bee Thought on.
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Now if in this earthly mansion of ours (wherein wee are absent from the Lord,
Now if in this earthly mansion of ours (wherein we Are absent from the Lord,
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and liue as strangers for a time) he can allow his people so liberall and comfortable a supply of earthly refreshings meete for them,
and live as Strangers for a time) he can allow his people so liberal and comfortable a supply of earthly refreshings meet for them,
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vntill they shall no longer stand in need of them;
until they shall no longer stand in need of them;
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then what is like to be their entertainment at home in heauen (thinke wee) and what prouision will the Lord make for them there? where all sound reioycing is without end or measure? A great meanes (doubtlesse) to prouoke them to serue out their time with cheerefulnesse and faithfulnes,
then what is like to be their entertainment At home in heaven (think we) and what provision will the Lord make for them there? where all found rejoicing is without end or measure? A great means (doubtless) to provoke them to serve out their time with cheerfulness and faithfulness,
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when they consider that all things are theirs, both here and hereafter:
when they Consider that all things Are theirs, both Here and hereafter:
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all good things serue to make vp the happinesse of them who are Christs, who is Lord of all.
all good things serve to make up the happiness of them who Are Christ, who is Lord of all.
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And this be said of that which is to be considered of in these Iudges seuerally and apart,
And this be said of that which is to be considered of in these Judges severally and apart,
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and so of the whole chapter.
and so of the Whole chapter.
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THE SEVENTIE ONE SERMON ON THE XIII.
THE SEVENTIE ONE SERMON ON THE XIII.
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CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. Vers. 1. But the children of Israel continued to commit wickednesse in the sight of the Lord,
CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. Vers. 1. But the children of Israel continued to commit wickedness in the sighed of the Lord,
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and the Lord deliuered them into the hands of the Philistims fortie yeeres. and the Lord Delivered them into the hands of the philistines fortie Years.
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2. Then there was a man in Zorah of the familie of the Danites named Manoah, whose wife was barren, and bare not.
2. Then there was a man in Zorah of the family of the Danites nam Manoah, whose wife was barren, and bore not.
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3. And the Angell of the Lord appeared vnto the woman, and said vnto her, Behold now thou art barren, and bearest not:
3. And the Angel of the Lord appeared unto the woman, and said unto her, Behold now thou art barren, and bearest not:
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for the child shall be a Nazarite vnto God from his birth, and he shall begin to saue Israel out of the hands of the Philistims. for the child shall be a Nazarite unto God from his birth, and he shall begin to save Israel out of the hands of the philistines.
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HEre before I giue the summe of this Chapter, as I vse to do in the entrance of euery Chapter, I will first lay downe the short summe of the foure Chapters next following;
Here before I give the sum of this Chapter, as I use to do in the Entrance of every Chapter, I will First lay down the short sum of the foure Chapters next following;
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containing the storie of Samson. And it giueth good light to the matters therein contained. This Chapter setteth downe his birth:
containing the story of samson. And it gives good Light to the matters therein contained. This Chapter sets down his birth:
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the next his mariage, the 15. some of his acts, the 16. his death.
the next his marriage, the 15. Some of his acts, the 16. his death.
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For the first of these it is said that the Israelites being for their sins brought into the hands of the Philistims,
For the First of these it is said that the Israelites being for their Sins brought into the hands of the philistines,
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and oppressed by them, Samson is promised of the Lord to his parents, to be borne as a reuenger of them:
and oppressed by them, samson is promised of the Lord to his Parents, to be born as a revenger of them:
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and the Angell of the Lord instructing them what to doe about the child, confirmed the promise by a signe,
and the Angel of the Lord instructing them what to do about the child, confirmed the promise by a Signen,
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and at the time it was performed that Samson was borne. Agreeable hereto are the parts of the Chapter, which are three:
and At the time it was performed that samson was born. Agreeable hereto Are the parts of the Chapter, which Are three:
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first, The appearing of the Angell to Manoahs wife, with a message to her of a sonne, that she should beare, to helpe Israel against the Philistims, to verse 6. Then his second appearing to them both together, Manoah and his wife I meane, to the fifteenth verse.
First, The appearing of the Angel to Manoahs wife, with a message to her of a son, that she should bear, to help Israel against the philistines, to verse 6. Then his second appearing to them both together, Manoah and his wife I mean, to the fifteenth verse.
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Lastly, the signe that the Angell gaue, that the thing he promised should come to passe,
Lastly, the Signen that the Angel gave, that the thing he promised should come to pass,
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as it did indeed of the childs birth, and this to the end of the Chapter.
as it did indeed of the child's birth, and this to the end of the Chapter.
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The first part of the Chapter.
The First part of the Chapter.
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THe holy storie sheweth in this first part of the Chapter, that God sent tidings and hope of help against the Philistims,
THe holy story shows in this First part of the Chapter, that God sent tidings and hope of help against the philistines,
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and that is done in this, and these foure next verses following:
and that is done in this, and these foure next Verses following:
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and that was because the people hauing fallen againe to prouoke the Lord, hee deliuered them into the hands of the Philistims, and that for fortie yeeres.
and that was Because the people having fallen again to provoke the Lord, he Delivered them into the hands of the philistines, and that for fortie Years.
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But here it is said, hee thought vpon their bondage, and went about their deliuerance. This their bondage when it began and ended, is hardly gathered for certaintie:
But Here it is said, he Thought upon their bondage, and went about their deliverance. This their bondage when it began and ended, is hardly gathered for certainty:
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but most likely it began after the death of Abdon, and continued almost to the time of Heli.
but most likely it began After the death of Abdon, and continued almost to the time of Heli.
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Of the sin of Israel, that they added to worke euill in ye fight of the Lord, for so are the words:
Of the since of Israel, that they added to work evil in you fight of the Lord, for so Are the words:
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meaning, as they had done before in times past, and as their fathers had done before their late peaceable gouernment, so they did now againe.
meaning, as they had done before in times past, and as their Father's had done before their late peaceable government, so they did now again.
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For this must be vnderstood of the body of them, not of particular persons:
For this must be understood of the body of them, not of particular Persons:
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who (there is no doubt) committed sinnes against the Lord, but not so boldly, grossely and openly with consent.
who (there is no doubt) committed Sins against the Lord, but not so boldly, grossly and openly with consent.
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But now they fell to that, and most like to idolatrie among the rest.
But now they fell to that, and most like to idolatry among the rest.
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And now the Lord had omitted to punish them, and had giuen them peace, they fell againe to their old byas.
And now the Lord had omitted to Punish them, and had given them peace, they fell again to their old bias.
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This teacheth how naturall it is, for all flesh to decline, and to fall to those sinnes which once they abhorred.
This Teaches how natural it is, for all Flesh to decline, and to fallen to those Sins which once they abhorred.
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Our latter works should be better then our former:
Our latter works should be better then our former:
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but how rare is this to be seene, no not in the better sort? no,
but how rare is this to be seen, no not in the better sort? no,
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vnlesse it be in them, who do obserue their own frailtie, & how many waies they are ready to fall,
unless it be in them, who do observe their own frailty, & how many ways they Are ready to fallen,
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and lay daily for especiall grace of faith and good gouernment, & knowledge without fainting and wearines,
and lay daily for especial grace of faith and good government, & knowledge without fainting and weariness,
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as at any time they haue done, since they first began, else I say it is hardly to be found.
as At any time they have done, since they First began, Else I say it is hardly to be found.
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And no lesse had need to be done of them, because both old and new prouocations to euill are so many and strong,
And no less had need to be done of them, Because both old and new provocations to evil Are so many and strong,
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and euer in the way, that they will otherwise preuaile one time or other.
and ever in the Way, that they will otherwise prevail one time or other.
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And therefore men should know and consider, that they waite for a reward of great price,
And Therefore men should know and Consider, that they wait for a reward of great price,
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and no man is crowned except hee striue for it lawfully, and to the end: therefore they should not be weary of weldoing, neither faint in their good beginnings.
and no man is crowned except he strive for it lawfully, and to the end: Therefore they should not be weary of welldoing, neither faint in their good beginnings.
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But (oh to bee lamented) many of the forwarder sort in times past, are now growne to tempt God boldly,
But (o to be lamented) many of the forwarder sort in times past, Are now grown to tempt God boldly,
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and take vpon them to stint him in their prayers and other seruice, and detract from it,
and take upon them to stint him in their Prayers and other service, and detract from it,
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and coldly goe about it, much like them who are driuen to worke dead worke with their creditors,
and coldly go about it, much like them who Are driven to work dead work with their creditors,
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and are constrained rather to pay them therby the debt that they owe them, then that they haue any wages to receiue for the same:
and Are constrained rather to pay them thereby the debt that they owe them, then that they have any wages to receive for the same:
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which kinde of worke, all know how vnwillingly and wearisomly for the most part it is taken in hand.
which kind of work, all know how unwillingly and wearisomly for the most part it is taken in hand.
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And to speake a word of those who are not ingrafted into Christ at all by faith,
And to speak a word of those who Are not ingrafted into christ At all by faith,
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and to shew how awkly they come forward, in the sincere receiuing the doctrine of the Gospell, (though wee know,
and to show how awkly they come forward, in the sincere receiving the Doctrine of the Gospel, (though we know,
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and so may they, that the Lord beareth long with them, to the end he may bring them to repentance) yet how many of them may we obserue, who though they liue vnder good teaching, doe not verifie the Apostles words to Timothy, of the wicked & vngodly, viz. that both for knowledge, they are euer learning,
and so may they, that the Lord bears long with them, to the end he may bring them to Repentance) yet how many of them may we observe, who though they live under good teaching, do not verify the Apostles words to Timothy, of the wicked & ungodly, viz. that both for knowledge, they Are ever learning,
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but neuer obtaining it, and as for their practise, they waxe worse and worse, rather then that they haue so much as any purpose to set their hearts to seeke after true repentance.
but never obtaining it, and as for their practice, they wax Worse and Worse, rather then that they have so much as any purpose to Set their hearts to seek After true Repentance.
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For the fuller handling hereof, let the reader looke backe into the former Chapters, wherein the other reuolts of this people are mentioned.
For the fuller handling hereof, let the reader look back into the former Chapters, wherein the other revolts of this people Are mentioned.
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In that it is said, God gaue them (when they had thus prouoked him) into the hands of the Philistims,
In that it is said, God gave them (when they had thus provoked him) into the hands of the philistines,
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as he vsed (when they fell to the like sinnes) to sell them to other nations about them;
as he used (when they fell to the like Sins) to fell them to other Nations about them;
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and they and their fathers had so often found it so, that they might haue knowne (if they would) that they should finde some such like thing againe as oft as they reuolted from him.
and they and their Father's had so often found it so, that they might have known (if they would) that they should find Some such like thing again as oft as they revolted from him.
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The Lords thus dealing with them, I say, not onely laieth foorth their boldnes in sinning (which I haue spoken of) but it certainly testifieth also what God will doe to them,
The lords thus dealing with them, I say, not only Layeth forth their boldness in sinning (which I have spoken of) but it Certainly Testifieth also what God will do to them,
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and to all others in such a case, to wit, that hee will surely be auenged of such his enemies, who dare so boldly tempt him;
and to all Others in such a case, to wit, that he will surely be avenged of such his enemies, who Dare so boldly tempt him;
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yea one time or other he will most certainly doe it.
yea one time or other he will most Certainly do it.
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And so let vs and especially such as take aduantage, by deferring of Gods executing his iudgement, to settle themselues the more to doe euill, let vs tell to our owne hearts,
And so let us and especially such as take advantage, by deferring of God's executing his judgement, to settle themselves the more to do evil, let us tell to our own hearts,
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and that not doubtingly, as the woman answered of the punishment to the Serpent, which God had certainly annexed to the eating the forbidden fruite, but assuredly.
and that not doubtingly, as the woman answered of the punishment to the Serpent, which God had Certainly annexed to the eating the forbidden fruit, but assuredly.
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And this let euery one that is wise apply to himselfe, as a most vndoubted truth vpon the committing of those sinnes, to the which hee is most in danger,
And this let every one that is wise apply to himself, as a most undoubted truth upon the committing of those Sins, to the which he is most in danger,
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or else hee must looke to smart afterward.
or Else he must look to smart afterwards.
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But of this point and the next in this verse, namely that he did so long continue the people in bondage to the Philistims because of their sinnes, I haue spoken in another place.
But of this point and the next in this verse, namely that he did so long continue the people in bondage to the philistines Because of their Sins, I have spoken in Another place.
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The Lord purposing to raise vp one that should helpe his people, doth first appoint his parents,
The Lord purposing to raise up one that should help his people, does First appoint his Parents,
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and them he mentioneth and describeth in this second verse:
and them he mentioneth and Describeth in this second verse:
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and sheweth in the third, how he sent word to the woman by his Angell, that she should beare such a childe,
and shows in the third, how he sent word to the woman by his Angel, that she should bear such a child,
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as should helpe to auenge their enemies:
as should help to avenge their enemies:
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in the fourth hee directeth her how to vse her selfe who should beare that childe,
in the fourth he directeth her how to use her self who should bear that child,
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and that she should not eate or drinke any forbidden or vncleane thing:
and that she should not eat or drink any forbidden or unclean thing:
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as if they had put religion therein, and were as loth to haue sheares or rasor to come vpon it.
as if they had put Religion therein, and were as loath to have shears or razor to come upon it.
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in the fifth he shewes a reason hereof, to wit, because the childe should bee no common person but a professed Nazarite.
in the fifth he shows a reason hereof, to wit, Because the child should be no Common person but a professed Nazarite.
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And therewith he declareth what he should doe, that is, begin to saue Israel out of the hands of the Philistims.
And therewith he Declareth what he should do, that is, begin to save Israel out of the hands of the philistines.
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Touching the first of these points, of describing the parents of Samson, I would say the more,
Touching the First of these points, of describing the Parents of samson, I would say the more,
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but that I see the holy Ghost omitteth and passeth by the commendation of their godlinesse here, which yet by that which followeth appeareth to haue bin great.
but that I see the holy Ghost omitteth and passes by the commendation of their godliness Here, which yet by that which follows appears to have been great.
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But yet I will borrow somewhat from other places in this chapter to this purpose.
But yet I will borrow somewhat from other places in this chapter to this purpose.
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We may obserue in Scripture, that vpon the like occasion sometimes a very liberall roome and commendation is allowed to the parents of worthie instruments.
We may observe in Scripture, that upon the like occasion sometime a very liberal room and commendation is allowed to the Parents of worthy Instruments.
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One for all may serue, of the parents of Iohn Baptist, Luk. 1. 6. not so much described by circumstance of place and outward condition,
One for all may serve, of the Parents of John Baptist, Luk. 1. 6. not so much described by circumstance of place and outward condition,
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as by their grace and godlines.
as by their grace and godliness.
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This is here omitted, and yet so as by the sequell of the historie in this chapter, it may appeare they were a worthie couple:
This is Here omitted, and yet so as by the sequel of the history in this chapter, it may appear they were a worthy couple:
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and the holy Ghost (as it were) leauing it to the discretion of the reader, to make vp their description by the good fruites and effects which are after recorded of them both,
and the holy Ghost (as it were) leaving it to the discretion of the reader, to make up their description by the good fruits and effects which Are After recorded of them both,
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as (God willing) shall be noted out of the text, I doe here make mention of it,
as (God willing) shall be noted out of the text, I do Here make mention of it,
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as being to good purpose, in the first mentioning of them.
as being to good purpose, in the First mentioning of them.
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Briefly then, let vs note from this practise of the spirit of God, how much it auaileth to the due setting out of a good posteritie, to see from what manner of parents they are descended, (the godly progenitors, being the crowne of a good progenie) especially if the vnworthinesse,
Briefly then, let us note from this practice of the Spirit of God, how much it avails to the due setting out of a good posterity, to see from what manner of Parents they Are descended, (the godly progenitors, being the crown of a good progeny) especially if the unworthiness,
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and vnsutablenes of the yonger, depriue them not of that honour which their elders haue purchased for them.
and vnsutablenes of the younger, deprive them not of that honour which their Elders have purchased for them.
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The godly parents are the roote whence the children (euen by promise and couenant, Exod. 20.) are to deriue blessing vpon themselues, if they bee faithfull.
The godly Parents Are the root whence the children (even by promise and Covenant, Exod 20.) Are to derive blessing upon themselves, if they be faithful.
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Hence is it, that all beleeuers are honoured with the spirituall priuiledge of being the sonnes of faithfull Abraham: a greater by farre then to bee his degenerate children by carnall propagation, Iohn 4. Secondly, this insinuateth to Parents the dutie of care and gouernement:
Hence is it, that all believers Are honoured with the spiritual privilege of being the Sons of faithful Abraham: a greater by Far then to be his degenerate children by carnal propagation, John 4. Secondly, this insinuates to Parents the duty of care and government:
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seeing when the children are named (as in the booke of Kings commonly) there the parents are set in the forefront, to beare the blame,
seeing when the children Are nam (as in the book of Kings commonly) there the Parents Are Set in the forefront, to bear the blame,
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or to carrie away the honour:
or to carry away the honour:
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and the more fit for dutie, both within and without. 2. The chiefe seruice of God is inward;
and the more fit for duty, both within and without. 2. The chief service of God is inward;
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if their children deserue well, they may claime the praise of it iustly, as a blessing and rewarde of their education:
if their children deserve well, they may claim the praise of it justly, as a blessing and reward of their education:
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to the shame I speake it of such loose persons, as whose childrens religion shameth the ignorance and vngodlinesse of their parents.
to the shame I speak it of such lose Persons, as whose Children's Religion shameth the ignorance and ungodliness of their Parents.
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Thirdly, this redoundeth to the honour of God, and his faithfulnesse, when one posteritie after another,
Thirdly, this redoundeth to the honour of God, and his faithfulness, when one posterity After Another,
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for some generations shall bee found to know the God of their fathers:
for Some generations shall be found to know the God of their Father's:
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in whose steps to walke it is to them a worthy commendation before men, but much more in the sight of God,
in whose steps to walk it is to them a worthy commendation before men, but much more in the sighed of God,
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as Timothy a godly childe and grandchild, is commended.
as Timothy a godly child and grandchild, is commended.
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Secondly here, in that the Lord doth raise a deliuerer out of the tribe of Dan, in which this place Zorah was, neere to Eshtaol, and verse 25. sheweth;
Secondly Here, in that the Lord does raise a deliverer out of the tribe of Dan, in which this place Zorah was, near to Eshtaol, and verse 25. shows;
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this tribe being one of the meanest:
this tribe being one of the Meanest:
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It teacheth that God will serue himselfe by the meaner sort as well as by the mightier and greater, when it pleaseth him.
It Teaches that God will serve himself by the meaner sort as well as by the Mightier and greater, when it Pleases him.
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For if he furnish them with gifts fitting, for that he setteth them about (whereof they are as capeable as the other) thereby he enables them for the worke, which not their birth or wealth alone can doe, as we haue seene before.
For if he furnish them with Gifts fitting, for that he sets them about (whereof they Are as capable as the other) thereby he enables them for the work, which not their birth or wealth alone can do, as we have seen before.
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Therefore it is not for vs to scorne and reproach such, whom the Lord by their gift will exalt,
Therefore it is not for us to scorn and reproach such, whom the Lord by their gift will exalt,
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though this be to be added, that neither meane nor mighty shall haue any cause in the end to reioyce in their preferment, otherwise then they haue well and rightly vsed their place,
though this be to be added, that neither mean nor mighty shall have any cause in the end to rejoice in their preferment, otherwise then they have well and rightly used their place,
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and themselues in it with their gifts. And as I haue said of outward place and aduancement in the world;
and themselves in it with their Gifts. And as I have said of outward place and advancement in the world;
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so I say of inward grace and gifts of the spirit. That euen out of the meane or middle sort of people, the Lord chuseth many,
so I say of inward grace and Gifts of the Spirit. That even out of the mean or middle sort of people, the Lord chooseth many,
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yea most to be heires of saluation:
yea most to be Heirs of salvation:
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and to vse our Sauiours words, Matth. 11. to be seasoned with the Gospell by beleeuing (for so I expound the words.) And doubtlesse in comparison of these, few great ones are called:
and to use our Saviour's words, Matthew 11. to be seasoned with the Gospel by believing (for so I expound the words.) And doubtless in comparison of these, few great ones Are called:
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nay many who haue striuen against mediocritie of estate (which yet Agur preferreth as the best to serue God in) they haue forsaken their owne mercy.
nay many who have striven against mediocrity of estate (which yet Agur preferreth as the best to serve God in) they have forsaken their own mercy.
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See more in the tenth chapter, 1. 2. 3. verses thereof.
See more in the tenth chapter, 1. 2. 3. Verses thereof.
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The Angell speaketh to her of her barrennesse, that she might receiue the message of bearing a childe more thankefully and ioyfully,
The Angel speaks to her of her Barrenness, that she might receive the message of bearing a child more thankfully and joyfully,
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for barrennesse in those daies was generally holden a kinde of curse, as I noted in chap. 12. the end, and fruitefulnesse a blessing:
for Barrenness in those days was generally held a kind of curse, as I noted in chap. 12. the end, and fruitfulness a blessing:
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but wee see that God turneth this curse to a blessing, and it was counted no doubt by this woman, a great worke of his mercy, that hee gaue a childe to her being barren,
but we see that God turns this curse to a blessing, and it was counted no doubt by this woman, a great work of his mercy, that he gave a child to her being barren,
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as well as of his power, as Dauid reckons it.
as well as of his power, as David reckons it.
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Thus doth the Lord make way for the thankfull entertaining of his mercies, by laying before vs our want and insufficiencie:
Thus does the Lord make Way for the thankful entertaining of his Mercies, by laying before us our want and insufficiency:
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and yet all is little enough to procure that affection, (except it be a little at first) for in a very short time our mindes are changed with the time, and we rather looke vpon that we enioy, and yet all is little enough to procure that affection, (except it be a little At First) for in a very short time our minds Are changed with the time, and we rather look upon that we enjoy,
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then looke backe vpon our former penurie, or the author of our change.
then look back upon our former penury, or the author of our change.
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So that the Lord is faine to vpbraide vs, by his vndeserued kindenesse (as hee did Dauid by his taking from the sheepefold) in stead of reaping the fruite thereof in praise and dutie:
So that the Lord is feign to upbraid us, by his undeserved kindness (as he did David by his taking from the sheepfold) in stead of reaping the fruit thereof in praise and duty:
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which is verified well in many of them that haue mourned and complained long of the heauie burden that oppressed their conscience (which they feared,
which is verified well in many of them that have mourned and complained long of the heavy burden that oppressed their conscience (which they feared,
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as Hezekiah once did, that they should neuer bee eased of) and at length met with such comfort, as they long wished for:
as Hezekiah once did, that they should never be eased of) and At length met with such Comfort, as they long wished for:
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for although at the first obtaining thereof, they indented with God, that hee should bee all in all with them,
for although At the First obtaining thereof, they indented with God, that he should be all in all with them,
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yet in time they haue worne out the remembrance of such kindenes, as Pharaohs butler did Iosephs. Let such and all others whose conscience beares them witnesse, that the Lord hath made them fruitfull of barren, (in what kinde soeuer) but that they haue brought forth sower grapes,
yet in time they have worn out the remembrance of such kindness, as Pharaohs butler did Joseph's. Let such and all Others whose conscience bears them witness, that the Lord hath made them fruitful of barren, (in what kind soever) but that they have brought forth sour grapes,
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and wilde oliues, and made themselues barren againe of fruitfull:
and wild Olive, and made themselves barren again of fruitful:
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let them (I say) looke backe and view the matter yet better, and pay their rearedges which they are run into with God,
let them (I say) look back and view the matter yet better, and pay their rearedges which they Are run into with God,
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lest at length they wish they had bin beholding to God for lesse, except their fruit might haue made the Lord (as I may say) beholding to them for more then they haue yeelded.
lest At length they wish they had been beholding to God for less, except their fruit might have made the Lord (as I may say) beholding to them for more then they have yielded.
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To him that hath shall be giuen:
To him that hath shall be given:
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hee shall receiue fauour vpon fauour, that keepes the old in precious remembrance and regard, occupying for him whose the talents are which are occupied:
he shall receive favour upon favour, that keeps the old in precious remembrance and regard, occupying for him whose the Talents Are which Are occupied:
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whereas he who hath not, shall forgoe still, till he haue lost all:
whereas he who hath not, shall forgo still, till he have lost all:
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that is, he that hath forgotten him of whom he receiued that which hee hath, shall both lose that for which he hopeth,
that is, he that hath forgotten him of whom he received that which he hath, shall both loose that for which he Hopes,
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yea and the principall to which he hath. This for one point.
yea and the principal to which he hath. This for one point.
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Besides, by this example, the Lord sheweth vs, how hee turneth his chastisements to benefits vnto his people,
Beside, by this Exampl, the Lord shows us, how he turns his chastisements to benefits unto his people,
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For if they from whom he taketh away any good things, and correcteth, receiue not greater outward benefits then they forgoe;
For if they from whom he Takes away any good things, and Correcteth, receive not greater outward benefits then they forgo;
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yet if they waite on God, they shall haue proofe of the graces that are in them,
yet if they wait on God, they shall have proof of the graces that Are in them,
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as faith, patience, and obedience (as oft I haue already noted in this booke) which are farre more sweete to them then any outward libertie which they lose and forgoe.
as faith, patience, and Obedience (as oft I have already noted in this book) which Are Far more sweet to them then any outward liberty which they loose and forgo.
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So then let the people of God prouide to walke before him with vprightnesse, and they shall see whether their life bee not replenished with comforts,
So then let the people of God provide to walk before him with uprightness, and they shall see whither their life be not replenished with comforts,
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and they followed with many a token from God of his loue to them, and pleasure in them, by all which they shall finde their daies vpon earth to be sweetely passed,
and they followed with many a token from God of his love to them, and pleasure in them, by all which they shall find their days upon earth to be sweetly passed,
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and they exceedingly well prouided for, till they be taken to glorie.
and they exceedingly well provided for, till they be taken to glory.
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The Angell in prescribing to the woman, that shee should drinke no wine, nor eate no vncleane thing said so,
The Angel in prescribing to the woman, that she should drink no wine, nor eat no unclean thing said so,
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because the childe that she should beare, should be a Nazarite to the Lord:
Because the child that she should bear, should be a Nazarite to the Lord:
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who (by the law of the Nazarite) was himselfe to bee tied to certaine ceremonies,
who (by the law of the Nazarite) was himself to be tied to certain ceremonies,
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for that time of his so being: the one was that he should (also) abstaine from wine;
for that time of his so being: the one was that he should (also) abstain from wine;
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secondly, that no rasor should come on his head; thirdly, that hee should not touch or come neere any dead body:
secondly, that no razor should come on his head; Thirdly, that he should not touch or come near any dead body:
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of this reade further in the booke of Numbers.
of this read further in the book of Numbers.
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Now a Nazarite was one that was separated from others, and more particularly such a one as serued the Lord in a more strict manner then other did:
Now a Nazarite was one that was separated from Others, and more particularly such a one as served the Lord in a more strict manner then other did:
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as for Samson, who was to continue this estate throughout his life, he was a peculiar person and therefore a type of Christ, not onely in death,
as for samson, who was to continue this estate throughout his life, he was a peculiar person and Therefore a type of christ, not only in death,
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and that most victorious, but euen in life, wherein our Sauiour fulfilled all righteousnesse.
and that most victorious, but even in life, wherein our Saviour fulfilled all righteousness.
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The signification of the Nazarite was this, that the Lord would haue all that come neere vnto him,
The signification of the Nazarite was this, that the Lord would have all that come near unto him,
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and will be in his seruice, to be separated from the common sort, which doe not examine their waies after the rules of Gods word,
and will be in his service, to be separated from the Common sort, which do not examine their ways After the rules of God's word,
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but walke after their owne hearts desire.
but walk After their own hearts desire.
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And hereby, and vnder a ceremony, hee requireth that of his, which in plaine words he doth elsewhere;
And hereby, and under a ceremony, he requires that of his, which in plain words he does elsewhere;
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saying, ye shall therefore be perfect as your father in heauen is perfect: also purifie your selues euen as I am pure:
saying, you shall Therefore be perfect as your father in heaven is perfect: also purify your selves even as I am pure:
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Be mercifull euen as your heauenly father; And be ye holy, for I am holy. Insomuch that in another place he saith, without holinesse, no man shall see the Lord.
Be merciful even as your heavenly father; And be you holy, for I am holy. Insomuch that in Another place he Says, without holiness, no man shall see the Lord.
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And the signification of the Nazarite, doth exclude all that are vncleane and vnsanctified, from the Lords presence, fauour and seruice.
And the signification of the Nazarite, does exclude all that Are unclean and unsanctified, from the lords presence, favour and service.
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True it is, the ceremoniall rule is abolished:
True it is, the ceremonial Rule is abolished:
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for in the Church of the new testament, it is not permitted to any man to vowe any regular seruing of God according to outward obseruances and orders, with placing any religion therein;
for in the Church of the new Testament, it is not permitted to any man to Voelli any regular serving of God according to outward observances and order, with placing any Religion therein;
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no not so much as to retaine the obseruation of the Nazarite, much lesse to inuent new rites and orders,
no not so much as to retain the observation of the Nazarite, much less to invent new Rites and order,
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and yet such are holden the onely religious men and women at this day in the church of Rome,
and yet such Are held the only religious men and women At this day in the Church of Room,
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as haue solemnely entred into some order or other (as they haue many confused orders of their owne forging) and therein ayme at perfection.
as have solemnly entered into Some order or other (as they have many confused order of their own forging) and therein aim At perfection.
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But to let these and their disorders goe:
But to let these and their disorders go:
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the equitie of this institution still remaineth firme, and bindeth vs. For the Lord will haue all his to know, that they are not set here to liue, no nor to serue him as they list,
the equity of this Institution still remains firm, and binds us For the Lord will have all his to know, that they Are not Set Here to live, no nor to serve him as they list,
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or bee as seruants that be at their owne hands, but hee tieth them to a rule and an order, according whereto he will haue them to walke.
or be as Servants that be At their own hands, but he tieth them to a Rule and an order, according whereto he will have them to walk.
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But this rule is spirituall first, then vniforme, and bindeth all without exception.
But this Rule is spiritual First, then uniform, and binds all without exception.
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The summe whereof is (as I haue said) to giue vp themselues in bodie and soule to the Lord in all inward subiection of heart and outward obedience of life strictly: The sum whereof is (as I have said) to give up themselves in body and soul to the Lord in all inward subjection of heart and outward Obedience of life strictly:
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with clensing themselues of all superfluitie and filthinesse of either body or minde. The ceremonies also here required to be vsed of the Nazarite, had their signification:
with cleansing themselves of all superfluity and filthiness of either body or mind. The ceremonies also Here required to be used of the Nazarite, had their signification:
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those which are mentioned in the text are these two:
those which Are mentioned in the text Are these two:
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the one, the suffering of the haire of his head to growe and not to be cut off,
the one, the suffering of the hair of his head to grow and not to be Cut off,
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for the time that their vow of being Nazarites remained, for they vowed it either for a certaine number of daies, moneths or yeares.
for the time that their Voelli of being nazarites remained, for they vowed it either for a certain number of days, months or Years.
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But when their vow was at an end, and the time of keeping it expired;
But when their Voelli was At an end, and the time of keeping it expired;
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at the offering of sacrifice and burning the flesh in the fire, they cut off their haire and burnt it in the same fire.
At the offering of sacrifice and burning the Flesh in the fire, they Cut off their hair and burned it in the same fire.
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And after that they were free, and returned to their former course of life.
And After that they were free, and returned to their former course of life.
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Although it was otherwise with Samson: for he was by the Lord appointed a Nazarite for his whole life:
Although it was otherwise with samson: for he was by the Lord appointed a Nazarite for his Whole life:
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though that was not according to the common manner of being made Nazarites.
though that was not according to the Common manner of being made nazarites.
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and this inward stands especially in repentance, which first consisteth in the change of the euill habites and qualities of the soule, ere new be put in.
and this inward Stands especially in Repentance, which First Consisteth in the change of the evil habits and qualities of the soul, ere new be put in.
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The signification of it was, that much time should not be taken vp in too nicely trimming and looking to our bodies, seeing we know they must be consumed to the earth, and become wormes meate;
The signification of it was, that much time should not be taken up in too nicely trimming and looking to our bodies, seeing we know they must be consumed to the earth, and become worms meat;
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and therefore a ridiculous folly to forget that, and to please our selues in such deceiueable fancies.
and Therefore a ridiculous folly to forget that, and to please our selves in such deceivable fancies.
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And also when the minde is set curiously on that worke, as it is a dangerous token of pride,
And also when the mind is Set curiously on that work, as it is a dangerous token of pride,
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so it bewrayeth that it slenderly regardeth the inward apparrelling of it.
so it bewrayeth that it slenderly Regardeth the inward apparelling of it.
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But as this nicenes and curiositie in the weaker sexe (who spend too many good houres, vainely and vnfruitefully in this kind) argueth pride & folly:
But as this niceness and curiosity in the Weaker sex (who spend too many good hours, vainly and unfruitfully in this kind) argue pride & folly:
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so there is a foule abuse in men about this matter, and that is their disguised wearing of long haire.
so there is a foul abuse in men about this matter, and that is their disguised wearing of long hair.
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I thinke there are few of them who will defend themselues by the practise of Nazarites:
I think there Are few of them who will defend themselves by the practice of nazarites:
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if they did, yet the world would conuince them, as being (for the most part) furthest off from the strict worship of God,
if they did, yet the world would convince them, as being (for the most part) furthest off from the strict worship of God,
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and sincere walking after his will, as the Nazarites did: if they doe not also mocke and skorne those that embrace it.
and sincere walking After his will, as the nazarites did: if they do not also mock and scorn those that embrace it.
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Me thinkes it is strange, and argueth somewhat more then common for the badnesse thereof, that among many changes of corrupt English fashions, worne out and expired,
Me thinks it is strange, and argue somewhat more then Common for the badness thereof, that among many changes of corrupt English fashions, worn out and expired,
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yet this vnnaturall fashion (as Paul calles it) for a man to weare long 〈 ◊ 〉, hath suruiued them all.
yet this unnatural fashion (as Paul calls it) for a man to wear long 〈 ◊ 〉, hath survived them all.
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I know some nourish it for amarous lightnesse of minde: others as a supposed ornament to their person, or marke of gent•ie;
I know Some nourish it for Amoros lightness of mind: Others as a supposed ornament to their person, or mark of gent•ie;
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or at least imitation of gentlemen.
or At least imitation of gentlemen.
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These, as I thinke, might more wisely forbeare it now, (seeing it is become the fashion and habite of the basest swaggerers and ruffians,
These, as I think, might more wisely forbear it now, (seeing it is become the fashion and habit of the Basest swaggerers and ruffians,
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and the diuels marke which he hath set vpon many that wil not be reformed) then at the first,
and the Devils mark which he hath Set upon many that will not be reformed) then At the First,
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when they vsed it, either as ensigne or ornament.
when they used it, either as ensign or ornament.
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It was the speech of a worthie and reuerend Iudge of the land, That the vse of the long locke was first taken vp by branded fellowes,
It was the speech of a worthy and reverend Judge of the land, That the use of the long lock was First taken up by branded Fellows,
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for a couer of their shame.
for a cover of their shame.
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And that honourable personage in his circuit, sitting in the place of iustice, vpon malefactors, practised according to the former obseruation:
And that honourable personage in his circuit, sitting in the place of Justice, upon malefactors, practised according to the former observation:
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commanding all whom he saw beset with such deformed haire, to be immediatly cut or shorne,
commanding all whom he saw beset with such deformed hair, to be immediately Cut or shorn,
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whether to discouer their eare marke, or to shame their vnseemely guise, I know not.
whither to discover their ear mark, or to shame their unseemly guise, I know not.
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And yet many of them (farre enough from Nazarites all may thinke) set as much by their haire,
And yet many of them (Far enough from nazarites all may think) Set as much by their hair,
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The signification of the abstaining from wine or strong drinke, was not simply to forbid the vsing of it to all (for wee see in Nehemiah the Lord giueth his people libertie to eate of the fatte,
The signification of the abstaining from wine or strong drink, was not simply to forbid the using of it to all (for we see in Nehemiah the Lord gives his people liberty to eat of the fat,
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and drinke of the sweete) but it was commanded them that were Nazarites, for the time that they continued so, to abstaine therefrom:
and drink of the sweet) but it was commanded them that were nazarites, for the time that they continued so, to abstain therefrom:
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the signification (I say) thereof was, to teach Gods people, that they should auoide all excesse that way,
the signification (I say) thereof was, to teach God's people, that they should avoid all excess that Way,
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lest thereby they should dull and blunt the powers of their mindes, and so they must of necessitive vse them to shamefull ends, which were giuen them to farre more excellent purposes:
lest thereby they should dull and blunt the Powers of their minds, and so they must of necessitive use them to shameful ends, which were given them to Far more excellent Purposes:
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which I say to the iust condemning of all beastly drunkards, and such as are their pot companions,
which I say to the just condemning of all beastly drunkards, and such as Are their pot Sodales,
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though they can better beare drinke without open disguising of themselues, then the other:
though they can better bear drink without open disguising of themselves, then the other:
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who yet spending their time wickedly, and in needelesse and brutish deuouring of it, are nothing inferior to them in sinning:
who yet spending their time wickedly, and in needless and brutish devouring of it, Are nothing inferior to them in sinning:
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but in sundry respects are much worse then many of them. But of this sinne by other occasion I haue spoken.
but in sundry respects Are much Worse then many of them. But of this sin by other occasion I have spoken.
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This particularly be said of the rule of Nazarites, and the caueats thereof:
This particularly be said of the Rule of nazarites, and the caveats thereof:
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more generally this I adde to the former, that by these prohibitions and such like, the Lord would teach vs, in how high account hee hath an heart well mortified and purged from the drosse and superfluitie of lusts and concupiscence which it is stuffed withall.
more generally this I add to the former, that by these prohibitions and such like, the Lord would teach us, in how high account he hath an heart well mortified and purged from the dross and superfluity of Lustiest and concupiscence which it is stuffed withal.
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Wee see how he enioyneth his Nazarites not so much actuall worship, as a straight restraint of the flesh from all vnlawfull excesse, which he shadoweth out by these two, of diet,
we see how he enjoineth his nazarites not so much actual worship, as a straight restraint of the Flesh from all unlawful excess, which he shadoweth out by these two, of diet,
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and d•cking the body, & abstinence in both.
and d•cking the body, & abstinence in both.
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Doubtlesse if it were possible for a man, to equall the Angels in obedience, and cheerefulnesse, readinesse and integritie of seruice,
Doubtless if it were possible for a man, to equal the Angels in Obedience, and cheerfulness, readiness and integrity of service,
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yet if it were possible againe, that the olde man with his desires and passions, might still remaine aliue with them,
yet if it were possible again, that the old man with his Desires and passion, might still remain alive with them,
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as wrath, malice, couetousnesse, vncleanenesse, hollownesse, loosenesse, pride, vncharitablenesse, an vnruly tongue, &c. the religion of this man were altogether vaine.
as wrath, malice, covetousness, uncleanness, hollowness, looseness, pride, uncharitableness, an unruly tongue, etc. the Religion of this man were altogether vain.
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There are reasons of this: 1. The Lord saith, Sonne giue m•e thy heart, he meaneth not a rotten heart and corrupt (he needs it not) but an heart well searched,
There Are Reasons of this: 1. The Lord Says, Son give m•e thy heart, he means not a rotten heart and corrupt (he needs it not) but an heart well searched,
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and well drained from sinfull affections and lusts: such an heart he calleth for, and chuseth.
and well drained from sinful affections and Lustiest: such an heart he calls for, and chooseth.
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For he knowes, that where a mortified heart is, there also is an heart quickned to the life of God,
For he knows, that where a mortified heart is, there also is an heart quickened to the life of God,
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For no man grafteth vpon a rotten stocke;
For no man grafteth upon a rotten stock;
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nor puts new wine into old vessels. 3. A christian man fetch surer euidence from hence of his reformation,
nor puts new wine into old vessels. 3. A christian man fetch Surer evidence from hence of his Reformation,
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then from any particular dutie to the affirmatiue commandements of the morall law: and more soundly distinguisheth himselfe from an hypocrite.
then from any particular duty to the affirmative Commandments of the moral law: and more soundly Distinguisheth himself from an hypocrite.
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I seperate not the parts of repentance, but diuide the false from the sound by this rule:
I separate not the parts of Repentance, but divide the false from the found by this Rule:
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many a good Christian is behinde hand in this worke (and euer shall be,
many a good Christian is behind hand in this work (and ever shall be,
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for no man is pure) and hardly forgoes some one or few old relikes of Adam: and therefore looke how much a man profiteth in this peece of religion,
for no man is pure) and hardly foregoes Some one or few old Relics of Adam: and Therefore look how much a man profiteth in this piece of Religion,
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so much hee groweth more truely religious.
so much he grows more truly religious.
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The vse is, that they who haue chosen the easier course of seruice, I meane to doe good duties, doe better tend that other part of christianitie, which hath been lesse regarded by them;
The use is, that they who have chosen the Easier course of service, I mean to do good duties, do better tend that other part of christianity, which hath been less regarded by them;
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and that they trauaile in denying themselues, ouercomming their passions, abstaining from, and crucifying their corrupt nature, where it is strongest in them,
and that they travail in denying themselves, overcoming their passion, abstaining from, and crucifying their corrupt nature, where it is Strongest in them,
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and so shall their religion prosper, and better beseeme them.
and so shall their Religion prosper, and better beseem them.
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For though it be the harder part of the two, yet time bestowed therein, will counteruaile the labour most plentifullie.
For though it be the harder part of the two, yet time bestowed therein, will countervail the labour most plentifully.
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And for a good man to be a debter to any lust, is most vnseemely,
And for a good man to be a debtor to any lust, is most unseemly,
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but to be a seruer, fulfiller, and obeyer thereof, and to haue the weapons of sinne still vnmortified,
but to be a server, fulfiller, and obeyer thereof, and to have the weapons of sin still unmortified,
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and fighting in him against righteousnesse (as Paul speakes) is monstrous: Thus much of the Nazarite.
and fighting in him against righteousness (as Paul speaks) is monstrous: Thus much of the Nazarite.
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In this verse, the Angell telleth the office of the childe that should bee borne, to wit that when he should come to age fit for it, he should begin to deliuer his people from the bondage of the Philistims.
In this verse, the Angel Telleth the office of the child that should be born, to wit that when he should come to age fit for it, he should begin to deliver his people from the bondage of the philistines.
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Wherein the Lord declareth his tender loue and care of his people:
Wherein the Lord Declareth his tender love and care of his people:
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who when they are oppressed and in tribulation, doth pitie them, and thinketh euen before, of easing and redressing their sorrowes;
who when they Are oppressed and in tribulation, does pity them, and Thinketh even before, of easing and redressing their sorrows;
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whereby he would draw them to relenting for their sinne, and to be ashamed of their prouoking of him to punish them,
whereby he would draw them to relenting for their sin, and to be ashamed of their provoking of him to Punish them,
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and of the hardning of their hearts, by lying still in their offences, without humbling themselues and crying to the Lord for mercy and deliuerance.
and of the hardening of their hearts, by lying still in their offences, without humbling themselves and crying to the Lord for mercy and deliverance.
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And if yee aske why hee doth not as well take them out of their troubles,
And if ye ask why he does not as well take them out of their Troubles,
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as well as he pitieth them therein, and why he suffered this people to lye in bondage so long to their enemies, till Samson grew vp and was able to deliuer them. I answere:
as well as he Pitieth them therein, and why he suffered this people to lie in bondage so long to their enemies, till samson grew up and was able to deliver them. I answer:
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but that cannot be, while they still harbour and nourish their sinnes, but they would procure vpon themselues greater vexation by continuing their wicked course,
but that cannot be, while they still harbour and nourish their Sins, but they would procure upon themselves greater vexation by Continuing their wicked course,
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if the Lord should deliuer them, before they repent for the same, as hath bin often proued by the example of these Israelites, crying for ease,
if the Lord should deliver them, before they Repent for the same, as hath been often proved by the Exampl of these Israelites, crying for ease,
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but neuer heard, till by repentance the Lord was grieued for their miserie.
but never herd, till by Repentance the Lord was grieved for their misery.
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So that Gods suffering their oppressions to hold them vnder a long time, as this his people was by theirs,
So that God's suffering their oppressions to hold them under a long time, as this his people was by theirs,
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namely from the birth of Samson, till hee came to mans estate, and after;
namely from the birth of samson, till he Come to men estate, and After;
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it was not for that he taketh pleasure in afflicting his, (hee professeth the contrary) but it is for that they relent not,
it was not for that he Takes pleasure in afflicting his, (he Professes the contrary) but it is for that they relent not,
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neither cast themselues down before him, to draw compassion from him, by their lamenting after him.
neither cast themselves down before him, to draw compassion from him, by their lamenting After him.
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And therfore their long abiding vnder their tribulations, doe argue exceeding hardnes of heart in them, whereby they procure the same.
And Therefore their long abiding under their tribulations, do argue exceeding hardness of heart in them, whereby they procure the same.
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And whereas men cauill with God, and say they cannot bow their own hearts, nor force them to relent, God must soften them and breake them,
And whereas men cavil with God, and say they cannot bow their own hearts, nor force them to relent, God must soften them and break them,
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or else he is the author of their miserie.
or Else he is the author of their misery.
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I answere, they can binde heauie burthens vpon his shoulders, which themselues will not take vp with the least of their fingers.
I answer, they can bind heavy burdens upon his shoulders, which themselves will not take up with the least of their fingers.
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And that appeareth by the slight account they make hereof, and their dealing so carelesly in so weightie a matter.
And that appears by the slight account they make hereof, and their dealing so carelessly in so weighty a matter.
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For although the Lord can pull out the stone of the heart (as the Prophet speakes) and make it an heart of flesh:
For although the Lord can pull out the stone of the heart (as the Prophet speaks) and make it an heart of Flesh:
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yet if this were the thing they desired, they would first apply themselues to that grace of his, which is able to worke this effect in them,
yet if this were the thing they desired, they would First apply themselves to that grace of his, which is able to work this Effect in them,
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and then put ouer and commend the blessing of their labor to God:
and then put over and commend the blessing of their labour to God:
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which while they neglect to doe, they haue that within them which shall witnesse against them, to be the wilfull causes of their own desolation.
which while they neglect to do, they have that within them which shall witness against them, to be the wilful Causes of their own desolation.
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The Lord is not bound to them, in the least respect, to minister the meanes of the word, in afflictions, benefits, examples, help by others, much lesse grace to be humbled and repent.
The Lord is not bound to them, in the least respect, to minister the means of the word, in afflictions, benefits, Examples, help by Others, much less grace to be humbled and Repent.
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Therefore in that they vse none of these ordinances of his, to the wholesome ends to which they are appointed, the sin is theirs:
Therefore in that they use none of these ordinances of his, to the wholesome ends to which they Are appointed, the since is theirs:
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he is guiltlesse, in that he hath offered them more faire, then themselues were willing to accept of.
he is guiltless, in that he hath offered them more fair, then themselves were willing to accept of.
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Neuer did the Lord leaue any to himselfe, hardned and impenitent, who desired to profit vnder his doctrine and discipline.
Never did the Lord leave any to himself, hardened and impenitent, who desired to profit under his Doctrine and discipline.
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for as bold as they are in speech here, yet when they come to answer the Lord face to face, they shall be dumbe:
for as bold as they Are in speech Here, yet when they come to answer the Lord face to face, they shall be dumb:
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and of their own mouthes shall the Lord condemne them.
and of their own mouths shall the Lord condemn them.
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To the which end more might be added, if the point came not so often to hand throughout this booke,
To the which end more might be added, if the point Come not so often to hand throughout this book,
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as oft as the relapses of the people are mentioned.
as oft as the relapses of the people Are mentioned.
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See also the first branch of the doctrine vpon the 7. 8. 9. verses of the former chapter.
See also the First branch of the Doctrine upon the 7. 8. 9. Verses of the former chapter.
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Thus much of the first part.
Thus much of the First part.
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The second part of the Chapter. Vers. 6. Then the wife came and told her husband, saying, A man of God came vnto me,
The second part of the Chapter. Vers. 6. Then the wife Come and told her husband, saying, A man of God Come unto me,
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and the fashion of him was like the fashion of the Angell of God exceeding fearefull:
and the fashion of him was like the fashion of the Angel of God exceeding fearful:
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but I asked him not whence he was, neither told he me his name. but I asked him not whence he was, neither told he me his name.
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7. But he said vnto me, Behold thou shalt conceiue, and beare a sonne, and now thou shalt drinke no wine,
7. But he said unto me, Behold thou shalt conceive, and bear a son, and now thou shalt drink no wine,
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nor strong drinke, neither eate any vncleane thing:
nor strong drink, neither eat any unclean thing:
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for the childe shall be a Nazarite to God, from his birth to the day of his death. for the child shall be a Nazarite to God, from his birth to the day of his death.
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8. Then Manoah prayed to the Lord and said, I pray thee my Lord, let the man of God whom thou se•test, come againe now vnto vs,
8. Then Manoah prayed to the Lord and said, I pray thee my Lord, let the man of God whom thou se•test, come again now unto us,
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and teach vs what wee shall doe vnto the childe when he is borne. and teach us what we shall do unto the child when he is born.
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9. And God heard the voyce of Manoah, and the Angell of God came againe to the wife,
9. And God herd the voice of Manoah, and the Angel of God Come again to the wife,
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as she sate in the field, but Manoah her husband was not with her. as she sat in the field, but Manoah her husband was not with her.
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10. And the wife made haste, and ranne and shewed her husband, and said vnto him,
10. And the wife made haste, and ran and showed her husband, and said unto him,
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Behold the man hath appeared vnto me that came vnto me to day. Behold the man hath appeared unto me that Come unto me to day.
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11. And Manoah arose and went after his wife, and came to the man and said vnto him, Art thou the man that spakest vnto the woman? and he said, Yea. 12. Then Manoah said, Now let thy saying come to passe:
11. And Manoah arose and went After his wife, and Come to the man and said unto him, Art thou the man that spokest unto the woman? and he said, Yea. 12. Then Manoah said, Now let thy saying come to pass:
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but how shall we order the childe and doe vnto him? 13. And the Angell of the Lord said vnto Manoah, The woman must beware of all that I said vnto her. but how shall we order the child and do unto him? 13. And the Angel of the Lord said unto Manoah, The woman must beware of all that I said unto her.
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14. She may eate of nothing that commeth of the vine tree: she shall not drinke wine, nor streng drinke, nor eate any vncleane thing:
14. She may eat of nothing that comes of the vine tree: she shall not drink wine, nor streng drink, nor eat any unclean thing:
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let her obserue all that I haue commanded her. let her observe all that I have commanded her.
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NOw it followeth how the Angell appeared the second time, and that to them both, to wit, Manoah and his wife: and that was thus.
NOw it follows how the Angel appeared the second time, and that to them both, to wit, Manoah and his wife: and that was thus.
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She like a good wife went and told her husband, that such an one, some Prophet or man of God appeared to her,
She like a good wife went and told her husband, that such an one, Some Prophet or man of God appeared to her,
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and told her of such a thing, and what she should doe, but she said, she answered nothing to him againe.
and told her of such a thing, and what she should do, but she said, she answered nothing to him again.
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Then Manoah besought the Lord, that he might come againe, and hee appeared againe to the woman, who immediatly went and called her husband, who finding the man of God in the field, asked of him, both of the former message, which he had brought to his wife,
Then Manoah besought the Lord, that he might come again, and he appeared again to the woman, who immediately went and called her husband, who finding the man of God in the field, asked of him, both of the former message, which he had brought to his wife,
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and also what they should do to the child, when it should be borne, and he answered him,
and also what they should do to the child, when it should be born, and he answered him,
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euen as he had before said to his wife. Here the woman in her telling her husband of the messenger, describeth him thus:
even as he had before said to his wife. Here the woman in her telling her husband of the Messenger, Describeth him thus:
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The fauour of the man of God (saith she) that appeared to me, was (as an Angell of God) fearefull;
The favour of the man of God (Says she) that appeared to me, was (as an Angel of God) fearful;
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for so the Hebrew word is translated, which signifieth also wonderful: and so it is like she said and meant, though it be translated fearefull.
for so the Hebrew word is translated, which signifies also wondered: and so it is like she said and meant, though it be translated fearful.
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And to preuent all doubts and suspitions, further she telleth him, that neither she knew him,
And to prevent all doubts and suspicions, further she Telleth him, that neither she knew him,
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nor from whence hee was, neither did he tell her his name.
nor from whence he was, neither did he tell her his name.
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But this onely hee said to her, that she should beare a sonne, and she must abstaine from wine,
But this only he said to her, that she should bear a son, and she must abstain from wine,
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and eate no vncleane thing, for the childe should be a Nazarite from his birth vnto his death.
and eat no unclean thing, for the child should be a Nazarite from his birth unto his death.
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But let vs now peruse these verses throughout more fully.
But let us now peruse these Verses throughout more Fully.
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Touching that which she vttereth of the reuerend presence of the Angell, I will not insist in it, hauing elsewhere noted the substance thereof.
Touching that which she uttereth of the reverend presence of the Angel, I will not insist in it, having elsewhere noted the substance thereof.
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I begin with this sixth verse, where first know we this, that the woman by and by going to her husband simply, to signifie the matter to him,
I begin with this sixth verse, where First know we this, that the woman by and by going to her husband simply, to signify the matter to him,
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as soone as she receiued the message, which equally concerned them both, did as became a good wife.
as soon as she received the message, which equally concerned them both, did as became a good wife.
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For so it behoueth that married couples should communicate their mindes one to another, matrimony being a societie betwixt two,
For so it behooves that married couples should communicate their minds one to Another, matrimony being a society betwixt two,
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as if they were but one. For they ought to haue their fellowship together in imparting heauenly things one with another,
as if they were but one. For they ought to have their fellowship together in imparting heavenly things one with Another,
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and earthly also, euen as there were both, in this matter: heauenly, seeing the message came in the name of God and from heauen;
and earthly also, even as there were both, in this matter: heavenly, seeing the message Come in the name of God and from heaven;
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earthly, seeing it was of and about a temporall comfort or blessing pertaining to this life, to wit, of the bearing of a sonne.
earthly, seeing it was of and about a temporal Comfort or blessing pertaining to this life, to wit, of the bearing of a son.
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and their agreeing together in holy duties and exercises of religion, might easily be.
and their agreeing together in holy duties and exercises of Religion, might Easily be.
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This example betwixt two godly couples, doth commend to vs the sociable and kind agreement and liuing together in mariage, that both be of one minde in good things,
This Exampl betwixt two godly couples, does commend to us the sociable and kind agreement and living together in marriage, that both be of one mind in good things,
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and shew foorth their inward consent in affection, by the tokens of communion in outward things concerning them both,
and show forth their inward consent in affection, by the tokens of communion in outward things Concerning them both,
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as Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebecca, with many other did. And as God hath commanded that it should be thus:
as Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebecca, with many other did. And as God hath commanded that it should be thus:
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so in like manner it standeth with all sound reason, that they who are so neerely linked together in cohabitation and fellowship, should be neerely affected, and agree together most kindly.
so in like manner it Stands with all found reason, that they who Are so nearly linked together in cohabitation and fellowship, should be nearly affected, and agree together most kindly.
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Therefore Salomon wisheth the husband to reioyce in his wife, and that she should be as the louing Hinde and pleasant Roe before him.
Therefore Solomon wishes the husband to rejoice in his wife, and that she should be as the loving Hind and pleasant Roe before him.
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And so we should see cause why mariage should bee counted a singular benefit, as the Scripture calleth it.
And so we should see cause why marriage should be counted a singular benefit, as the Scripture calls it.
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Concerning the which, though some couples voide of religion, haue some shadow hereof, seeing they agree in vpholding the familie,
Concerning thee which, though Some couples void of Religion, have Some shadow hereof, seeing they agree in upholding the family,
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and in gathering wealth one with the other:
and in gathering wealth one with the other:
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yet they are out and in, their loue is not constant, but full of vnsoundnes, dislikes, dissimulation, inconstancie, and vnquietnes;
yet they Are out and in, their love is not constant, but full of unsoundness, dislikes, dissimulation, inconstancy, and unquietness;
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for they want the principall, which is some true measure of the feare of God,
for they want the principal, which is Some true measure of the Fear of God,
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for that is the chiefe staier of debate, and the nourisher of true loue betwixt them:
for that is the chief staier of debate, and the nourisher of true love betwixt them:
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which should therefore be laid for at their first comming together, or else will hardly be wrought in them after.
which should Therefore be laid for At their First coming together, or Else will hardly be wrought in them After.
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But this kinde agreement betwixt couples, is so farre from the most, that strangenes and wearines one of the other, doth soone meete with them, with other blemishes manifold, which deface the beautie of mariage exceedingly.
But this kind agreement betwixt couples, is so Far from the most, that strangeness and weariness one of the other, does soon meet with them, with other blemishes manifold, which deface the beauty of marriage exceedingly.
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And yet lest while I vrge this consent, some couples should catch more libertie then I or the Lord allow them, let me adde that their agreement must be in things warrantable,
And yet lest while I urge this consent, Some couples should catch more liberty then I or the Lord allow them, let me add that their agreement must be in things warrantable,
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or else they rather band themselues together against the Lord, and abuse his ordinance.
or Else they rather band themselves together against the Lord, and abuse his Ordinance.
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For they are not yoked together, that they may ioyne their wits & wils to do mischief,
For they Are not yoked together, that they may join their wits & wills to do mischief,
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as Ahab and Iezabel, Ananias and Saphira, which is not to be helpers of each other, (as they come together to that end) except it be to euill and to hell.
as Ahab and Jezebel, Ananias and Sapphira, which is not to be helpers of each other, (as they come together to that end) except it be to evil and to hell.
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This I say, because many couples are neuer at one, but when they consent in euill:
This I say, Because many couples Are never At one, but when they consent in evil:
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then they are as close as barke and tree, where they should differ and disswade each other:
then they Are as close as bark and tree, where they should differ and dissuade each other:
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She asked him not any question, but rested in the message.
She asked him not any question, but rested in the message.
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but in good duties their mutuall affections are so farre from ioyning, that they are repugnant and diuided each from other as farre as may bee.
but in good duties their mutual affections Are so Far from joining, that they Are repugnant and divided each from other as Far as may be.
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By vertue of this holy concord, great is the blessing, and sweete is the fruite of this ordinance.
By virtue of this holy concord, great is the blessing, and sweet is the fruit of this Ordinance.
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In all duties of the familie, as education of children, in all actions of Gods worship, in the workes of loue to the Saints, in the vse of their lawfull liberties, &c. with freedome of minde, what ioy and contentment ariseth in this vnanimitie and amitie betweene them? which otherwise is much impeached.
In all duties of the family, as education of children, in all actions of God's worship, in the works of love to the Saints, in the use of their lawful Liberties, etc. with freedom of mind, what joy and contentment arises in this unanimity and amity between them? which otherwise is much impeached.
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And the fruite of this accompanieth them in their inward troubles of mind, and outward crosses of body and estate:
And the fruit of this accompanieth them in their inward Troubles of mind, and outward Crosses of body and estate:
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the one being strengthened, comforted, resolued, and holpen by the wisedome, knowledge and assistance of the other.
the one being strengthened, comforted, resolved, and helped by the Wisdom, knowledge and assistance of the other.
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Yea surely the precious memorie of this agreement remaineth as a pledge in the bosome of the suruiuor,
Yea surely the precious memory of this agreement remains as a pledge in the bosom of the survivor,
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when death hath made a breach betweene them. But woe to him that is alone: double woe to couples that are diuided:
when death hath made a breach between them. But woe to him that is alone: double woe to couples that Are divided:
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where the one scorneth to communicate with the other: and the wife chuseth any to breake her minde to, rather then her husband.
where the one scorneth to communicate with the other: and the wife chooseth any to break her mind to, rather then her husband.
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But (to returne) as the woman is to bee commended for telling her husband;
But (to return) as the woman is to be commended for telling her husband;
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so the more she deserueth it, seeing that the partie that appeared to her, was taken of her to be a man,
so the more she deserves it, seeing that the party that appeared to her, was taken of her to be a man,
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and his message to her, being barren, was, that she should beare a childe.
and his message to her, being barren, was, that she should bear a child.
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This might haue raised strange thoughts in her, as doubting & wondring how this should be;
This might have raised strange thoughts in her, as doubting & wondering how this should be;
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and some woman would haue concealed such a matter, lest her husband should haue had her in iealousie and suspition about it:
and Some woman would have concealed such a matter, lest her husband should have had her in jealousy and suspicion about it:
cc d n1 vmd vhi vvn d dt n1, cs po31 n1 vmd vhi vhn pno31 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31:
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and againe, seeing that if he should haue heard of such a matter by some other and not by her, it might haue been hardlier taken of him against her.
and again, seeing that if he should have herd of such a matter by Some other and not by her, it might have been hardlier taken of him against her.
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Betweene these contrary motions and conceits, some woman (I say) would haue been held in suspense,
Between these contrary motions and conceits, Some woman (I say) would have been held in suspense,
p-acp d j-jn n2 cc n2, d n1 (pns11 vvb) vmd vhi vbn vvn p-acp n1,
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or would haue chosen silence as the safest: but she dealt simply, and did the best in opening it to him.
or would have chosen silence as the Safest: but she dealt simply, and did the best in opening it to him.
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And this teacheth that in faithfulnes about the mariage bed, there should be such holy loialtie and agreement betwixt couples, that there may not be the least doubting one of anothers faithfulnes,
And this Teaches that in faithfulness about the marriage Bed, there should be such holy loyalty and agreement betwixt couples, that there may not be the least doubting one of another's faithfulness,
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neither any occasion offered of the contrary, neither any suspition about it. Which by their religious and oft confirming one another, in their faithfull keeping of couenant,
neither any occasion offered of the contrary, neither any suspicion about it. Which by their religious and oft confirming one Another, in their faithful keeping of Covenant,
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and concerning all things else betwixt them, and the free opening of their mindes each to other,
and Concerning all things Else betwixt them, and the free opening of their minds each to other,
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But where are these to bee found almost among the better sort? but to be sure they be reiected of the common sort,
But where Are these to be found almost among the better sort? but to be sure they be rejected of the Common sort,
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and thereby it may easily be iudged what manner of life they leade.
and thereby it may Easily be judged what manner of life they lead.
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Of this I say the lesse, because all will graunt, that if this amitie ought to be betwixt them in all actions mutually concerning each other,
Of this I say the less, Because all will grant, that if this amity ought to be betwixt them in all actions mutually Concerning each other,
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then especially in that office which is most essentiall and naturall to mariage.
then especially in that office which is most essential and natural to marriage.
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And the Greeke word, which Paul vseth in the former text, I meane beneuolence, although it doe admit a composition of two words, which signifie to be well minded,
And the Greek word, which Paul uses in the former text, I mean benevolence, although it do admit a composition of two words, which signify to be well minded,
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yet more properly it is deriued from the word that signifieth a bed, as noting that this containeth the other smaller beneuolences vnder it.
yet more properly it is derived from the word that signifies a Bed, as noting that this Containeth the other smaller benevolences under it.
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In saying to her husband, that she did not once aske the man of God, from whence he came,
In saying to her husband, that she did not once ask the man of God, from whence he Come,
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nor hee told not her his name, for it was needlesse:
nor he told not her his name, for it was needless:
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let vs bee taught by both, not to stay in company needlesly, and especially men with women, let us be taught by both, not to stay in company needlessly, and especially men with women,
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and most of all alone without other company, & where they may be in danger of doing or taking euill,
and most of all alone without other company, & where they may be in danger of doing or taking evil,
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or giuing occasion of suspecting any such thing to other.
or giving occasion of suspecting any such thing to other.
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Oh the infinite mischiefe that hath been wrought hereby, I meane by the idle and needlesse meeting and tarrying together of men first, whereby one draweth another to some euill or other;
O the infinite mischief that hath been wrought hereby, I mean by the idle and needless meeting and tarrying together of men First, whereby one draws Another to Some evil or other;
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and much more of men and women, whereby much whoredome hath bin committed, (yea and much that was neuer thought of before:) as by Elies sonnes meeting women in the Tabernacle, which although it was lawfull, yet they abused it monstrously.
and much more of men and women, whereby much whoredom hath been committed, (yea and much that was never Thought of before:) as by Ely's Sons meeting women in the Tabernacle, which although it was lawful, yet they abused it monstrously.
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Particularly, let women learne of the Shunamite, 2. King. 4. that comely modestie and shamefastnes which is fitter for their sexe,
Particularly, let women Learn of the Shunamite, 2. King. 4. that comely modesty and shamefastness which is fitter for their sex,
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then that boldnes and lightnes, which the most of them bewray, when they are in the companies, wherein they dare shew themselues.
then that boldness and lightness, which the most of them bewray, when they Are in the companies, wherein they Dare show themselves.
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This woman therefore being called to Elisha his chamber (and yet not alone neither,
This woman Therefore being called to Elisha his chamber (and yet not alone neither,
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but his seruant standing by) came before him, and stood in the doore, that is, she went not to him,
but his servant standing by) Come before him, and stood in the door, that is, she went not to him,
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(106) chapter (DIV2)
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but stood aloofe, as became a sober Matrone. But those daies are past:
but stood aloof, as became a Sobrium Matron. But those days Are past:
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modestie is a burthen to many women, and further then feare or shame restraines them, grace and wisedome there is little in some of them to doe it,
modesty is a burden to many women, and further then Fear or shame restrains them, grace and Wisdom there is little in Some of them to do it,
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(106) chapter (DIV2)
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as may testifie when the other bands are shaken off. The last thing in this verse is, her sparines of speech to the Angell;
as may testify when the other bans Are shaken off. The last thing in this verse is, her sparines of speech to the Angel;
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(106) chapter (DIV2)
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The little time she staied in his companie she spent in hearing and marking, pondring (as Mary did) not inquiring and descanting about it.
The little time she stayed in his company she spent in hearing and marking, pondering (as Marry did) not inquiring and descanting about it.
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Admirable is it that a weake woman, hearing a report of a thing so strange,
Admirable is it that a weak woman, hearing a report of a thing so strange,
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so vnlikely, and yet so pleasing, and that from a man that she knew not, should not once moue a question.
so unlikely, and yet so pleasing, and that from a man that she knew not, should not once move a question.
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A lesse occasion by many degrees, had been enough to haue set some womans tongue on endlesse running,
A less occasion by many Degrees, had been enough to have Set Some woman's tongue on endless running,
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(106) chapter (DIV2)
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and her eye and minde on rouing and casting:
and her eye and mind on roving and casting:
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but then we must thinke (if she had bin of this humour) an Angell of glorie had not bin sent to her.
but then we must think (if she had been of this humour) an Angel of glory had not been sent to her.
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Oh rare woman, which maist set both men and women to schoole, to learne sobrietie.
O rare woman, which Mayest Set both men and women to school, to Learn sobriety.
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If Eue had been as wise, she had preuented a great deale of woe, from her selfe and vs. Curiositie is a foule blemish in a man,
If Eue had been as wise, she had prevented a great deal of woe, from her self and us Curiosity is a foul blemish in a man,
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but a far greater in a woman:
but a Far greater in a woman:
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and as this woman was chast, so she was of few words, and both goe well together:
and as this woman was chaste, so she was of few words, and both go well together:
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For she in the Prouerbs who is described to be light footed and fugitiue, oftner and more in the houses of others then her owne, is taxed also to be light tongued, and talkatiue.
For she in the Proverbs who is described to be Light footed and fugitive, oftener and more in the houses of Others then her own, is taxed also to be Light tongued, and talkative.
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This iangling and prating of women (a vice so detested in them by Paul) was neuer more rife in any age then ours.
This jangling and prating of women (a vice so detested in them by Paul) was never more rife in any age then ours.
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(106) chapter (DIV2)
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And (which is to be lamented) it is a disease incident to such as (otherwise) are not of the worst sort neither:
And (which is to be lamented) it is a disease incident to such as (otherwise) Are not of the worst sort neither:
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and all because it is an impotencie and intemperancie, which issueth from the weaknesse of their sexe (in great part) which they thinke no discredit to themselues,
and all Because it is an impotency and intemperancy, which issueth from the weakness of their sex (in great part) which they think no discredit to themselves,
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because it is another nature vnto them.
Because it is Another nature unto them.
c-acp pn31 vbz j-jn n1 p-acp pno32.
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It is a nature vnto them indeed, but a corrupt one, which must be spied in time by those that are wise, and corrected.
It is a nature unto them indeed, but a corrupt one, which must be spied in time by those that Are wise, and corrected.
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I will not say, that such are not fit for Angels company, they beseeme not the company of a discreete or graue man:
I will not say, that such Are not fit for Angels company, they beseem not the company of a discreet or graven man:
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(106) chapter (DIV2)
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for a wise person would soone be wearie of them, though themselues haue no stay of their vnruly member, till their breath faile them,
for a wise person would soon be weary of them, though themselves have no stay of their unruly member, till their breath fail them,
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or they be put to silence: no more then the wheeles of a Iacke, till the plummets be vpon the ground. I need not amplifie this:
or they be put to silence: no more then the wheels of a Iacke, till the plummets be upon the ground. I need not amplify this:
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I wish that all praters and tatlers were but galled and gagged with this example here,
I wish that all praters and Tattlers were but galled and gagged with this Exampl Here,
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(106) chapter (DIV2)
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and in the middest of their worke, made but to see their face in this glasse, which I think would trouble them more,
and in the midst of their work, made but to see their face in this glass, which I think would trouble them more,
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And much wearinesse and discontentment must there of necessitie bee betwixt them otherwise;
And much weariness and discontentment must there of necessity be betwixt them otherwise;
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(108) chapter (DIV2)
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then the glasse which the old Curtizan once looked in, and beholding her wrinkles and spots therein, crackt it asunder because it was so true a mirrour.
then the glass which the old Courtesan once looked in, and beholding her wrinkles and spots therein, cracked it asunder Because it was so true a mirror.
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(106) chapter (DIV2)
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In this verse is shewed, how she told her husband what the man of God said to her of the birth of the childe,
In this verse is showed, how she told her husband what the man of God said to her of the birth of the child,
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(106) chapter (DIV2)
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and what she should doe her selfe, as we heard before verse 4. and 5. of the which I haue spoken there:
and what she should do her self, as we herd before verse 4. and 5. of the which I have spoken there:
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(106) chapter (DIV2)
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for this is a repeating of the same things.
for this is a repeating of the same things.
c-acp d vbz dt n-vvg pp-f dt d n2.
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Onely this wee may learne by Manoahs wife, to report and relate things truly and aright as they were done,
Only this we may Learn by Manoahs wife, to report and relate things truly and aright as they were done,
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(106) chapter (DIV2)
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or as wee heard them related vnto vs. For through forgetfulnesse, carelesnesse, or of a worse meaning, things are carried in such sort oft times, that by vntruths and lyes told out, much strife and contention ariseth, which bring and cause great trouble and annoyance.
or as we herd them related unto us For through forgetfulness, carelessness, or of a Worse meaning, things Are carried in such sort oft times, that by untruths and lies told out, much strife and contention arises, which bring and cause great trouble and annoyance.
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(106) chapter (DIV2)
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An example of many, may that be of Ziba, his false report to Dauid of Mepbibosheth, that he refused to goe with Dauid against Absolom, when hee himselfe withheld his beast from him, at such time as he would full gladly haue gone,
an Exampl of many, may that be of Ziba, his false report to David of Mepbibosheth, that he refused to go with David against Absalom, when he himself withheld his beast from him, At such time as he would full gladly have gone,
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(106) chapter (DIV2)
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and whereon he should ride, because he was lame. Another is that of the Iewes slandering our Sauiour, that he said, Destroy the Temple,
and whereon he should ride, Because he was lame. another is that of the Iewes slandering our Saviour, that he said, Destroy the Temple,
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(106) chapter (DIV2)
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and in three dayes I will reare it againe. Whereas hee said destroy this Temple, meaning his body:
and in three days I will rear it again. Whereas he said destroy this Temple, meaning his body:
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(106) chapter (DIV2)
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17941
so they that hearing Christ say of his beloued disciple Iohn, If I will that hee abide till I come, what is that to thee,
so they that hearing christ say of his Beloved disciple John, If I will that he abide till I come, what is that to thee,
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& c? gaue it forth erroniously, that hee said, I will that hee abide till I come,
& c? gave it forth erroneously, that he said, I will that he abide till I come,
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and so gathered that Iohn should not dye.
and so gathered that John should not die.
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Concerning this soundnesse and fidelitie in reports hearing, bearing and telling, this I say, that he must bee a man well ballanced with grace,
Concerning this soundness and Fidis in reports hearing, bearing and telling, this I say, that he must be a man well balanced with grace,
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and girded with veritie, as a peece of his christian furniture, who lesse or more lieth not open to the diuell in this kinde, who will doe much to make them that goe for professors, to lose the credite of their godlinesse.
and girded with verity, as a piece of his christian furniture, who less or more lies not open to the Devil in this kind, who will do much to make them that go for professors, to loose the credit of their godliness.
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Was it not a goodly ornament for the old Prophet (whose honour is to be true of his word) to be taken in a lye, both warpe and woofe, making and telling? Was it not a sweete nosegay to the Church, thinke wee, that two great and forward professors, should be drawne forth and censured for lyars, I meane Ananias and his wife? Euen christians rake vp the common scumme and scurfe of the age they liue in:
Was it not a goodly ornament for the old Prophet (whose honour is to be true of his word) to be taken in a lie, both warp and woof, making and telling? Was it not a sweet nosegay to the Church, think we, that two great and forward professors, should be drawn forth and censured for liars, I mean Ananias and his wife? Even Christians rake up the Common scum and scurf of the age they live in:
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and a man would thinke, that there had need to bee no lesse betwixt them, who must liue for their whole life time together.
and a man would think, that there had need to be no less betwixt them, who must live for their Whole life time together.
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and hauing heard reports, doe out of a corrupt vanitie, or a leaud and sinister intent, altogether corrupt the truth and text thereof with glosses and comments, additions and detractions of their owne making, Psalm. 15. this is no good signe of a man that shall dwell with God,
and having herd reports, do out of a corrupt vanity, or a lewd and sinister intent, altogether corrupt the truth and text thereof with Glosses and comments, additions and detractions of their own making, Psalm. 15. this is no good Signen of a man that shall dwell with God,
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if we may collect by contraries.
if we may collect by contraries.
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If the Lord require that wee bee wise, and beware of beleeuing euery thing, lest we become reporters of an vntruth vnwillingly:
If the Lord require that we be wise, and beware of believing every thing, lest we become reporters of an untruth unwillingly:
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how shall they escape that cast each tale in their owne mould, and hammer it in their owne forge, ere they giue it out? and when it is broched, it is no more like that which they heard from another,
how shall they escape that cast each tale in their own mould, and hammer it in their own forge, ere they give it out? and when it is broached, it is no more like that which they herd from Another,
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then an apple is to an oyster, as the speech is.
then an apple is to an oyster, as the speech is.
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Whereas the breast of each honest man should be an harbour for truth to lodge in:
Whereas the breast of each honest man should be an harbour for truth to lodge in:
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and should be as precisely carefull to see it safely deliuered and vttered forth, as of a pledge or secret pawne left him by his friend.
and should be as precisely careful to see it safely Delivered and uttered forth, as of a pledge or secret pawn left him by his friend.
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And let this worke a detestation of this Popish practise of lying and giuing foorth reports (yea and coyning them oft times) which they thinke will make for their vantage, not onely falsely,
And let this work a detestation of this Popish practice of lying and giving forth reports (yea and coining them oft times) which they think will make for their vantage, not only falsely,
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but so incredibly, and shamelessely, that the very hearers blush for shame thereof.
but so incredibly, and shamelessly, that the very hearers blush for shame thereof.
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It hath been, is, and euer will bee, one of the rotten pillars wherewith they stay vp their kingdome and maintaine their diuelish doctrine. But here I ende.
It hath been, is, and ever will be, one of the rotten pillars wherewith they stay up their Kingdom and maintain their devilish Doctrine. But Here I end.
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THE SEVENTIE TWO SERMON ON THE XIII. CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE SEVENTIE TWO SERMON ON THE XIII. CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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IT appeareth that Manoah beleeued his wife, and therefore hee prayed to the Lord, that the man might appeare againe to them, who had brought the message to his wife, that they might not be left in doubt what they should doe to the childe,
IT appears that Manoah believed his wife, and Therefore he prayed to the Lord, that the man might appear again to them, who had brought the message to his wife, that they might not be left in doubt what they should do to the child,
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euen as they beleeued him that it should be borne. And the Lord heard his prayer and sent him againe vnto them:
even as they believed him that it should be born. And the Lord herd his prayer and sent him again unto them:
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and hereby it was that the man of God appeared the second time, as in this second part of the chapter may be seene.
and hereby it was that the man of God appeared the second time, as in this second part of the chapter may be seen.
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In that Manoah gaue credite to his wife, as appeareth by his prayer, to send him to them againe, we see that there was faithfulnesse and trustinesse betwixt them, in that as shee reported the message by and by that was brought vnto her,
In that Manoah gave credit to his wife, as appears by his prayer, to send him to them again, we see that there was faithfulness and trustiness betwixt them, in that as she reported the message by and by that was brought unto her,
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so hee beleeued it at her mouth accordingly.
so he believed it At her Mouth accordingly.
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A liuely glasse for couples to looke in, to direct them in this poynt, how they should be true and trustie one to the other:
A lively glass for couples to look in, to Direct them in this point, how they should be true and trusty one to the other:
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according to that which Salomon speaks of a faithfull wife, Prou. 31. That her husbands heart resteth in her:
according to that which Solomon speaks of a faithful wife, Prou. 31. That her Husbands heart rests in her:
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as they finde, who respect not grace chiefely in their matches, but either to satisfie their eye, saying with Samson, giue me her for she pleaseth me:
as they find, who respect not grace chiefly in their Matches, but either to satisfy their eye, saying with samson, give me her for she Pleases me:
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or else make them vp for wealth, or begin their marriage in a worse manner then by both the former.
or Else make them up for wealth, or begin their marriage in a Worse manner then by both the former.
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Such finde litle trustinesse one at ahothers hand, as appeareth within a small time after: who yet haue that which they sought, and reape the fruite of their owne labours;
Such find little trustiness one At ahothers hand, as appears within a small time After: who yet have that which they sought, and reap the fruit of their own labours;
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when they meete with many curses in their matches, euen as God hath foretold them. But of this I will adde no more here, hauing so oft spoken of it.
when they meet with many curses in their Matches, even as God hath foretold them. But of this I will add no more Here, having so oft spoken of it.
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And it is well to be marked, that in this doubtfull case of the childes bringing vp, about which they were carefull,
And it is well to be marked, that in this doubtful case of the child's bringing up, about which they were careful,
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but yet knowing not what to doe;
but yet knowing not what to do;
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in this doubt, I say, he therefore prayeth to the Lord, for direction by the appearing againe of the Angell,
in this doubt, I say, he Therefore Prayeth to the Lord, for direction by the appearing again of the Angel,
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for he knew that God would not leaue them in suspence, about such a thing as he would haue them doe.
for he knew that God would not leave them in suspense, about such a thing as he would have them doe.
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Which should teach vs, that in all difficulties and doubts, as well as in other troubles, wee should seeke to God to guide and assist vs:
Which should teach us, that in all difficulties and doubts, as well as in other Troubles, we should seek to God to guide and assist us:
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they being matters in doing whereof, we must giue proofe of a good conscience, both as Iehosophat did, and as the Lord commandeth in the Psalme:
they being matters in doing whereof, we must give proof of a good conscience, both as Iehosophat did, and as the Lord commands in the Psalm:
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saying, Call on mee in the time of trouble, &c. We can skill to complaine and make our moane, to euery one that wee meete with, what heauy affliction haue befalne vs, who yet cannot helpe vs, but rather increase our sorrowes;
saying, Call on me in the time of trouble, etc. We can skill to complain and make our moan, to every one that we meet with, what heavy affliction have befallen us, who yet cannot help us, but rather increase our sorrows;
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but with God, to whom they should chiefely complaine, and make their moane, men haue no acquaintance.
but with God, to whom they should chiefly complain, and make their moan, men have no acquaintance.
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But as it is with them in this, that they bee strangers to him, euen so they haue helpe, and thriue accordingly.
But as it is with them in this, that they be Strangers to him, even so they have help, and thrive accordingly.
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Let the reader see chap. 1. 2. and often in this booke, touching this argument, as also the next poynt, which is answerable thereto.
Let the reader see chap. 1. 2. and often in this book, touching this argument, as also the next point, which is answerable thereto.
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As he sought to the Lord, so hee obtained that which he asked, to teach that it is not in vaine to pray,
As he sought to the Lord, so he obtained that which he asked, to teach that it is not in vain to pray,
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and as he seeing that God hauing sent to them a strange and vnusuall message, which Manoah did not well vnderstand, knew hee would not leaue him in suspence and feare,
and as he seeing that God having sent to them a strange and unusual message, which Manoah did not well understand, knew he would not leave him in suspense and Fear,
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but would make his minde knowne to them more perfectly, and therefore prayed in faith: in like manner we are to doe;
but would make his mind known to them more perfectly, and Therefore prayed in faith: in like manner we Are to do;
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to beleeue that we shall obtaine that which we pray for.
to believe that we shall obtain that which we pray for.
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He must pray in faith, and wauer not, saith Saint Iames, and in an other place, It is the prayer of faith that must saue.
He must pray in faith, and waver not, Says Saint James, and in an other place, It is the prayer of faith that must save.
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And Saint Paul saith, that we cannot call vpon him, in whom we beleeue not.
And Saint Paul Says, that we cannot call upon him, in whom we believe not.
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Which I say, both because that is no prayer but babling, that is voyde of faith,
Which I say, both Because that is no prayer but babbling, that is void of faith,
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and also for that such prayer of faith, euen by one, much more by many, being seruent, obtaineth most vnlikely things at Gods hands.
and also for that such prayer of faith, even by one, much more by many, being servent, obtaineth most unlikely things At God's hands.
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And in all difficulties, this is the speediest remedy, (both because for the time present, it easeth the heart well,
And in all difficulties, this is the speediest remedy, (both Because for the time present, it eases the heart well,
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and for the time to come, giueth hope of redresse one way or other) and vnburdeneth the minde of that vnprofitable heauinesse which cloggeth it,
and for the time to come, gives hope of redress one Way or other) and unburdeneth the mind of that unprofitable heaviness which cloggeth it,
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and deteineth it from being well occupied.
and deteineth it from being well occupied.
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Although more particularly, the occasion that mooued Manoah hereto, was a trouble which concerned the married estate;
Although more particularly, the occasion that moved Manoah hereto, was a trouble which concerned the married estate;
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which howsoeuer it neuer falleth out (in this kinde) now adaies to couples:
which howsoever it never falls out (in this kind) now adais to couples:
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yet in stead thereof, many other doe, as care of bringing vp the children, employing them in the fittest trade of life, bestowing them in marriage;
yet in stead thereof, many other doe, as care of bringing up the children, employing them in the Fittest trade of life, bestowing them in marriage;
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defraying the charge of housekeeping, with many more such.
defraying the charge of housekeeping, with many more such.
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In all which are there not many difficulties, feares, and doubtings, which arise in the minds of carefull and tender Parents and gouernours? Yes doubtlesse,
In all which Are there not many difficulties, fears, and doubtings, which arise in the minds of careful and tender Parents and Governors? Yes doubtless,
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and such I meane, so daily and successiue, that they will breede no small distemper, inwardly by fretting, carking and contriuing:
and such I mean, so daily and successive, that they will breed no small distemper, inwardly by fretting, carking and contriving:
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nor disturbance in the family by impatience and discord, if a wise course be not taken to stay and preuent the one and the other.
nor disturbance in the family by impatience and discord, if a wise course be not taken to stay and prevent the one and the other.
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Now what course can bee like this of Manoah, who being troubled about a message, which God had sent him, doth repaire to the same God,
Now what course can be like this of Manoah, who being troubled about a message, which God had sent him, does repair to the same God,
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and desireth him to free him from the feare and doubt which hee had caused:
and Desires him to free him from the Fear and doubt which he had caused:
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so should the husband and wife do together, that seeing the Lord is the ordainer of marriage, the blessing of posteritie is from him,
so should the husband and wife do together, that seeing the Lord is the ordainer of marriage, the blessing of posterity is from him,
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and he hath vndertaken to prouide for them and theirs to many generations that feare him:
and he hath undertaken to provide for them and theirs to many generations that Fear him:
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therefore it would please the Lord to giude them in their gouernement, to frame their mindes to patience and contentednesse in their crosses, to giue a blessing to their education and care of their children, to blesse their labours and callings, that there may bee sufficiencie,
Therefore it would please the Lord to giude them in their government, to frame their minds to patience and contentedness in their Crosses, to give a blessing to their education and care of their children, to bless their labours and callings, that there may be sufficiency,
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neither shall a man be sure of the minde of his neighbour, when he hath faire words enough tending that way.
neither shall a man be sure of the mind of his neighbour, when he hath fair words enough tending that Way.
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and in a word to shew them the best way or issue out of those troubles of household and familie, which vnsettle and disquiet them.
and in a word to show them the best Way or issue out of those Troubles of household and family, which unsettle and disquiet them.
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A man would thinke it were a iollie ease (in such cases) to haue God a mans friend, ouer it is with them, that neither haue God nor friend to counsell them,
A man would think it were a jolly ease (in such cases) to have God a men friend, over it is with them, that neither have God nor friend to counsel them,
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but vncomfortably to beare their burdens by their owne strength, which none at all is able to doe.
but uncomfortably to bear their burdens by their own strength, which none At all is able to do.
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The Angell at the prayer of Manoah, appearing againe to the woman in the field without her husband, she made hast to tell her husband that he appeared againe to her,
The Angel At the prayer of Manoah, appearing again to the woman in the field without her husband, she made haste to tell her husband that he appeared again to her,
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as hee had done that day already;
as he had done that day already;
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which newes shee knew would not a little ioy his heart, and ease him of much doubting that troubled him.
which news she knew would not a little joy his heart, and ease him of much doubting that troubled him.
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And this teacheth the wife another dutie to her husband, to fulfill his ioy, and to doe the things that may make him cheerefull and a glad man,
And this Teaches the wife Another duty to her husband, to fulfil his joy, and to do the things that may make him cheerful and a glad man,
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as farre as she is able:
as Far as she is able:
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as on the other side, the husband should, yea and that much more, doe the like to her againe.
as on the other side, the husband should, yea and that much more, do the like to her again.
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And such countenance, gesture and speech, with their whole carriage should be betweene them, as might free them from feare or doubt of heartie loue and kindenesse,
And such countenance, gesture and speech, with their Whole carriage should be between them, as might free them from Fear or doubt of hearty love and kindness,
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but rather by all good occasions, might make one another ioyfull.
but rather by all good occasions, might make one Another joyful.
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As for brawling, chiding, prouoking each other, or secret dislikings, tetches, or conceits, which might cause the same,
As for brawling, chiding, provoking each other, or secret dislikings, tetches, or conceits, which might cause the same,
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though there will neuer want occasions;
though there will never want occasions;
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nay if they should, yet the euill heart ministreth too many, they (I say) should be farre from them, especially from nestling, and being seated in them.
nay if they should, yet the evil heart Ministereth too many, they (I say) should be Far from them, especially from nestling, and being seated in them.
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Therefore Salomon speaking of such a woman, saith of her thus: Who shall finde a vertuous woman? For her price is farre aboue the pearles.
Therefore Solomon speaking of such a woman, Says of her thus: Who shall find a virtuous woman? For her price is Far above the Pearls.
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The heart of her husband trusteth in her, euen as hers also should rest in him:
The heart of her husband Trusteth in her, even as hers also should rest in him:
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for they haue many other troubles, and such also as accompanie marriage, so that they haue little neede to trouble one another also,
for they have many other Troubles, and such also as accompany marriage, so that they have little need to trouble one Another also,
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but ought euery way to allay and stoppe occasions, or to remooue them by their sweete and christian societie and liuing together.
but ought every Way to allay and stop occasions, or to remove them by their sweet and christian society and living together.
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And therefore it is most absurd, that one of them should doe that, which may grieue the other;
And Therefore it is most absurd, that one of them should do that, which may grieve the other;
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but monstrous that one should seeke to vexe the other.
but monstrous that one should seek to vex the other.
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And indeed, where both are of one minde, and will, in good things, this is no difficult matter,
And indeed, where both Are of one mind, and will, in good things, this is no difficult matter,
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A shew of loue but with dissimulation.
A show of love but with dissimulation.
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thus to ioyne and worke together that naturall loue and content in each other, and so (which is the fruite thereof) ioy and peace in the good successe they haue in their endeauours and affaires, may be procured and augmented, I say among such as be of one sound minde, it is more easilie obtained (though the best had need to watch for such grace, that ficklenesse, estrangement and wearinesse, doe not breake in) but how shall this bee found among other couples, wholely corrupt,
thus to join and work together that natural love and content in each other, and so (which is the fruit thereof) joy and peace in the good success they have in their endeavours and affairs, may be procured and augmented, I say among such as be of one found mind, it is more Easily obtained (though the best had need to watch for such grace, that fickleness, estrangement and weariness, do not break in) but how shall this be found among other couples, wholly corrupt,
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and voide of goodnesse, such as the greatest number is? Surely not easilie, especially if trials come (for alas the worst make a shift to please each other while they prosper) as we see in that foolish woman, Iobs wife, who while things went well with them, is not said to haue broken out so grossely,
and void of Goodness, such as the greatest number is? Surely not Easily, especially if trials come (for alas the worst make a shift to please each other while they prosper) as we see in that foolish woman, Jobs wife, who while things went well with them, is not said to have broken out so grossly,
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but seeing her husband plunged into miserie, added to his sorrow by her vnseasonable speech,
but seeing her husband plunged into misery, added to his sorrow by her unseasonable speech,
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whereas shee should then (aboue all other times) haue spake somewhat in season, to haue comforted him,
whereas she should then (above all other times) have spoke somewhat in season, to have comforted him,
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when all other outward helps failed.
when all other outward helps failed.
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No man (saith the Apostle) euer hated his owne flesh, but nourished and cherished it:
No man (Says the Apostle) ever hated his own Flesh, but nourished and cherished it:
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so that selfeloue might somewhat perswade this dutie, that couples should seeke the peace and welfare of each other.
so that Self-love might somewhat persuade this duty, that couples should seek the peace and welfare of each other.
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And if the example of our Lord Iesus may preuaile (as we know married persons are sent to that rule to learne of him) then let them consider,
And if the Exampl of our Lord Iesus may prevail (as we know married Persons Are sent to that Rule to Learn of him) then let them Consider,
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how tenderly hee careth for his Church and spouse, by all meanes procuring delight to her,
how tenderly he Careth for his Church and spouse, by all means procuring delight to her,
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and auoiding molestation from her, saying:
and avoiding molestation from her, saying:
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I charge you wake not my spouse till she please. This charinesse and care of remoouing all such things out of the way, I charge you wake not my spouse till she please. This chariness and care of removing all such things out of the Way,
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as might cause each others heauinesse and griefe, and bearing the burthen of each other, that the afflicted partie might bee eased, is the best way to witnesse in them this sympathie of affection, and like mindednesse.
as might cause each Others heaviness and grief, and bearing the burden of each other, that the afflicted party might be eased, is the best Way to witness in them this Sympathy of affection, and like Mindedness.
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Now when Manoah commeth to the Angell to be satisfied in his doubt, marke the manner of his speech:
Now when Manoah comes to the Angel to be satisfied in his doubt, mark the manner of his speech:
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he vseth no long circumstance, but directly goeth to the matter.
he uses no long circumstance, but directly Goes to the matter.
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Art thou the man (saith hee) that appeared to the woman? Such was the simplicitie of that age, that one might aske of another that which concerned them, and be answered.
Art thou the man (Says he) that appeared to the woman? Such was the simplicity of that age, that one might ask of Another that which concerned them, and be answered.
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How farre was that from the practise of our time? for now there is much courtesie, glosing and coloured hypocrisie and subtiltie,
How Far was that from the practice of our time? for now there is much courtesy, glossing and coloured hypocrisy and subtlety,
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but little good meaning and honest simplicitie:
but little good meaning and honest simplicity:
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or thus, I beleeue it shall so come to passe, although to manward it seemeth not likely.
or thus, I believe it shall so come to pass, although to manward it seems not likely.
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Touching vnfaithfulnesse in dealings and conuersation among men, I haue elsewhere spoken chap. 12. 2. 3. to the which this as a limme thereof may bee added, which I am to speake of, to wit, vnfaithfulnesse in speech. Touching unfaithfulness in dealings and Conversation among men, I have elsewhere spoken chap. 12. 2. 3. to the which this as a limb thereof may be added, which I am to speak of, to wit, unfaithfulness in speech.
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Both are birds hatcht in the same neast of a false & deceitful heart, I meane as well Ioabs curtesie to Abner, as Zibas fidelitie to Mephibosheth. It is an equall ornament to a christian (say they what they can, that mislike the olde fashion) to be a plaine dealing and a plaine spoken man;
Both Are Birds hatched in the same nest of a false & deceitful heart, I mean as well Ioabs courtesy to Abner, as Zibas Fidis to Mephibosheth. It is an equal ornament to a christian (say they what they can, that mislike the old fashion) to be a plain dealing and a plain spoken man;
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for both argue he is a plaine hearted man.
for both argue he is a plain hearted man.
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He that carieth with him an heart and an heart, carieth about him, a tongue and a tongue,
He that Carrieth with him an heart and an heart, Carrieth about him, a tongue and a tongue,
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an hand and an hand, all double and dissembling, all abominable to the Lord, as Salomon faith.
an hand and an hand, all double and dissembling, all abominable to the Lord, as Solomon faith.
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For though the clouen footed beast was cleaner then the whole-houed, yet the clouen hearted and clouen tongued man is more vncleane to him,
For though the cloven footed beast was cleaner then the whole-houed, yet the cloven hearted and cloven tongued man is more unclean to him,
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(108) chapter (DIV2)
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then the single heart, and the vniforme tongue.
then the single heart, and the uniform tongue.
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In which respect the Iewes were brought vp to hate doublenesse and falsehood by the forbidden types of Plowing with two kindes of beasts, wearing two kindes of stuffe,
In which respect the Iewes were brought up to hate doubleness and falsehood by the forbidden types of Plowing with two Kinds of beasts, wearing two Kinds of stuff,
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and sowing two kindes of graine, to wit, at the same plough, in the same garment, and in the same field.
and sowing two Kinds of grain, to wit, At the same plough, in the same garment, and in the same field.
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But wee at this day haue both abrogated ceremony and substance too for the most part:
But we At this day have both abrogated ceremony and substance too for the most part:
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and though (as in other points, so in this) we hold, that generally the equitie of morall commandements is eternall,
and though (as in other points, so in this) we hold, that generally the equity of moral Commandments is Eternal,
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yet in particular, this plaine hearted and faithfull communicating and dealing of men together, is abolished,
yet in particular, this plain hearted and faithful communicating and dealing of men together, is abolished,
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as if it had been a meere ceremony.
as if it had been a mere ceremony.
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True it is, men haue not quite forgotten ceremonies in this dutie, but their new found ceremonies haue eaten vp the old substance sheere,
True it is, men have not quite forgotten ceremonies in this duty, but their new found ceremonies have eaten up the old substance shear,
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euen as the leane kine deuoured the fatte in Pharoahs dreame, I meane this, the affected apish or complementall speeches of the most men, haue quite consumed the trueth, simplicitie and honestie of the heart, that should bee found among them.
even as the lean kine devoured the fat in Pharaohs dream, I mean this, the affected apish or complemental Speeches of the most men, have quite consumed the truth, simplicity and honesty of the heart, that should be found among them.
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I mislike not seemely and courteous speech, if it carrie with it the colour and temper of the heart,
I mislike not seemly and courteous speech, if it carry with it the colour and temper of the heart,
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but I meane that which Salomon speakes of in the Prouerbs, when the words are soft as butter and oyle, sweete as honey,
but I mean that which Solomon speaks of in the Proverbs, when the words Are soft as butter and oil, sweet as honey,
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but the heart is sharpe as a sword, and bitter as wormewood, and hath seuen abominations in it.
but the heart is sharp as a sword, and bitter as wormwood, and hath seuen abominations in it.
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So whē wee haue receiued any message from God, and by examining and comparing one scripture with another,
So when we have received any message from God, and by examining and comparing one scripture with Another,
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Indeed I confesse all haue not in them this cursed habit (it commonly being the cloake of the malicious and politique whom a man may for the most part vnderstand to meane contrarily to that they speake) but it is also a vanitie and affectation of many others, to bee more full of shewes and courteousnesse,
Indeed I confess all have not in them this cursed habit (it commonly being the cloak of the malicious and politic whom a man may for the most part understand to mean contrarily to that they speak) but it is also a vanity and affectation of many Others, to be more full of shows and courteousness,
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then to intend friendship or goodwill. Be it of malice or of vanitie, it is naught: if of the former, diuelish:
then to intend friendship or goodwill. Be it of malice or of vanity, it is nought: if of the former, devilish:
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if of the latter, frothie and superfluous. Sinnes stay not alway in the Court:
if of the latter, frothy and superfluous. Sins stay not always in the Court:
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they come downe also into the countrey, wherein many men are so hollow, that their consciences tell them, they deserue to be hollowly dealt with:
they come down also into the country, wherein many men Are so hollow, that their Consciences tell them, they deserve to be hollowly dealt with:
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they haue vsed vndermining questions to others, and so they haue answers, as sinister, indirect, and forked.
they have used undermining questions to Others, and so they have answers, as sinister, indirect, and forked.
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So that now adaies, if a man would haue a plaine answere from another, he is saine to vse some slight or wile to get it out:
So that now adais, if a man would have a plain answer from Another, he is sane to use Some slight or wile to get it out:
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for if he speake plainly, the other hath so many casts and conceits in his mind, that he feares aduantage will be taken some way against him, which can be no lesse then a token of a bad conscience.
for if he speak plainly, the other hath so many Cast and conceits in his mind, that he fears advantage will be taken Some Way against him, which can be no less then a token of a bad conscience.
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If it be a matter that wee would communicate, for redresse of any euill, in towne, familie,
If it be a matter that we would communicate, for redress of any evil, in town, family,
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or person, we know not how to breake one with another about it, (the meaner to his better especially) but if wee doe, a slender regard shall be had of it.
or person, we know not how to break one with Another about it, (the meaner to his better especially) but if we do, a slender regard shall be had of it.
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Euen so in friendly meetings at table, when we haue apparant cause offered of thankes by Gods benefits,
Eve so in friendly meetings At table, when we have apparent cause offered of thanks by God's benefits,
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yet euen there it is harsh to heare any words sauouring of religion, or tending to edification, (although giuing of thanks is the speech with which our table should by the Apostles commandement be seasoned) but if there be not some to crosse them, that offer occasion of such speech,
yet even there it is harsh to hear any words savouring of Religion, or tending to edification, (although giving of thanks is the speech with which our table should by the Apostles Commandment be seasoned) but if there be not Some to cross them, that offer occasion of such speech,
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yet shall ye haue the most part winding away from (seconding or giuing liking of it) into other needlesse, worldly,
yet shall you have the most part winding away from (seconding or giving liking of it) into other needless, worldly,
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or frothie speech, euery one as he delighteth to talke.
or frothy speech, every one as he delights to talk.
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And as our speech to men is many waies to be charged, so is our commoning with God seldome,
And as our speech to men is many ways to be charged, so is our commoning with God seldom,
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and when wee haue any, full of coldnes, loosenes and wandring.
and when we have any, full of coldness, looseness and wandering.
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Manoah, vnderstanding the man of God, in that hee had said to his wife, and seeing that she had rightly related the matter to him (for the message which this man of God had done to his wife before, Manoah, understanding the man of God, in that he had said to his wife, and seeing that she had rightly related the matter to him (for the message which this man of God had done to his wife before,
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and she had reported to him, agreed with his second rehearsall thereof in all points) hee resteth in that they say:
and she had reported to him, agreed with his second rehearsal thereof in all points) he rests in that they say:
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for so he answereth, Be it as thou hast said:
for so he Answers, Be it as thou hast said:
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we haue proofe what the will of God is, which we were in some doubt of before;
we have proof what the will of God is, which we were in Some doubt of before;
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we ought to cease discoursing, and though wee were held in suspence, as Peter was at the vision, till we were resolued,
we ought to cease discoursing, and though we were held in suspense, as Peter was At the vision, till we were resolved,
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yet now wee should without contradiction or difficultie receiue it from God, yeeld to it, and rest in it.
yet now we should without contradiction or difficulty receive it from God, yield to it, and rest in it.
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Euen as before we know it we were, according to the occasion offered vs, to doe as Manoah did, being vnresolued;
Eve as before we know it we were, according to the occasion offered us, to do as Manoah did, being unresolved;
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that is, trie the spirit, whether it be of God or no, and to pray God to reueale it to vs:
that is, try the Spirit, whither it be of God or no, and to pray God to reveal it to us:
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and therefore as our Sauiour speaketh, to search the Scriptures for further knowledge therein:
and Therefore as our Saviour speaks, to search the Scriptures for further knowledge therein:
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according to the example of the Beraeans, who tried all things, holding themselues to the truth;
according to the Exampl of the Bereans, who tried all things, holding themselves to the truth;
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as the Apostle counselleth the Thessalonians to doe. We see that all naturall motions tend to a rest and quietnes:
as the Apostle counselleth the Thessalonians to do. We see that all natural motions tend to a rest and quietness:
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wherein the perfection and end of the thing so moued, consisteth.
wherein the perfection and end of the thing so moved, Consisteth.
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And he that runneth a race, attaineth not his purpose, till he haue reached to the end of his course, and then he resteth.
And he that Runneth a raze, attaineth not his purpose, till he have reached to the end of his course, and then he rests.
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And because I am come by occasion of Manoahs resting in that particular which he sought,
And Because I am come by occasion of Manoahs resting in that particular which he sought,
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and haue shewed that we also ought to doe the like:
and have showed that we also ought to do the like:
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I will say something of that which we ought to rest in, after a more generall manner. My meaning is this:
I will say something of that which we ought to rest in, After a more general manner. My meaning is this:
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A Christians perfection and end which shall hereafter be full in the blessed rest of glorie, (the Sabbath of the Saints) is begun euen in this life,
A Christians perfection and end which shall hereafter be full in the blessed rest of glory, (the Sabbath of the Saints) is begun even in this life,
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and that is, when the minde, soule, and whole man is at rest, that is, enioyeth, feeleth,
and that is, when the mind, soul, and Whole man is At rest, that is, Enjoyeth, feeleth,
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and possesseth that, for which they much trauailed and tooke paines.
and Possesses that, for which they much travailed and took pains.
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The rest of the minde is actuall resolution and certaintie of the truth against errour and doubting:
The rest of the mind is actual resolution and certainty of the truth against error and doubting:
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and this is the fruite of seeking knowledge.
and this is the fruit of seeking knowledge.
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The rest of the soule is, perswasion and assurance of Gods fauour and his alsufficiencie, being reconciled vnto vs,
The rest of the soul is, persuasion and assurance of God's favour and his All-sufficiency, being reconciled unto us,
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and this is the fruite of seeking faith.
and this is the fruit of seeking faith.
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The rest of the whole man is his inward setlednesse, being the fruites of faith, repentance, and sanctification:
The rest of the Whole man is his inward Settledness, being the fruits of faith, Repentance, and sanctification:
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and this is the end of seeking encrease and growth in grace. Now because all these are but imperfect in vs here, (for we know, beleeue,
and this is the end of seeking increase and growth in grace. Now Because all these Are but imperfect in us Here, (for we know, believe,
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and grow, but in measure) therefore we must seeke still to know, beleeue, and be setled, more and better, daily.
and grow, but in measure) Therefore we must seek still to know, believe, and be settled, more and better, daily.
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Howbeit herein stands not our happinesse, in that we are learning, laboring, endeuouring after, but rather in that which we hold, and haue learned and gotten.
Howbeit herein Stands not our happiness, in that we Are learning, labouring, endeavouring After, but rather in that which we hold, and have learned and got.
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This laieth much to the charge of such as hauing long been vnder teaching, fare as if they neuer had heard:
This Layeth much to the charge of such as having long been under teaching, fare as if they never had herd:
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after tenne, twentie, and more yeeres asking, Oh that I were resolued of the truth! Oh that I might heare the way to saluation plainly described!
After tenne, twentie, and more Years asking, O that I were resolved of the truth! O that I might hear the Way to salvation plainly described!
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Oh that this or that doubt, feare, temptation, lust and corruption were remoued!
O that this or that doubt, Fear, temptation, lust and corruption were removed!
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Why, O thou sluggard, what hath bin a doing all this while? Hast thou not bin iogged, pulled,
Why, Oh thou sluggard, what hath been a doing all this while? Hast thou not been jogged, pulled,
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and punched out of thy snorting and dead sleepe by the Ministerie, and doest thou now open thine eyes,
and punched out of thy snorting and dead sleep by the Ministry, and dost thou now open thine eyes,
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and aske why no bodie would awake thee? It was thy sottishnes and lethargie, not want of rousing, which drowned thee in sleepe so long.
and ask why no body would awake thee? It was thy sottishness and lethargy, not want of rousing, which drowned thee in sleep so long.
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Therefore if thou haue care of thy soule, beseech the Lord to bedew and moisten those drie clods of thy minde and soule, wherein the seede of the word hath lien so long vnprofitable, that at length it may take roote and fructifie.
Therefore if thou have care of thy soul, beseech the Lord to bedew and moisten those dry clods of thy mind and soul, wherein the seed of the word hath lain so long unprofitable, that At length it may take root and fructify.
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And cease not till by this meanes thou be resolued and setled about, and in the truth, that so thou maist rest safely,
And cease not till by this means thou be resolved and settled about, and in the truth, that so thou Mayest rest safely,
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and not (as before) dangerously:
and not (as before) dangerously:
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rest, I say, not from worke and exercise of thy knowledge and faith (for the vse of both is to be occupied,
rest, I say, not from work and exercise of thy knowledge and faith (for the use of both is to be occupied,
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when thou hast them) but from vncertaintie, error, doubting, and distrust.
when thou hast them) but from uncertainty, error, doubting, and distrust.
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This point I desire the reader to compare with that I haue spoken touching Gedeon, chap. 6.
This point I desire the reader to compare with that I have spoken touching Gideon, chap. 6.
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When Manoah was resolued that hee should haue a childe by his wife, though she had been barren, he asked what they should doe to the childe, of which thing they no lesse doubted:
When Manoah was resolved that he should have a child by his wife, though she had been barren, he asked what they should do to the child, of which thing they no less doubted:
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whereby hee still sheweth his desire of resolution in the doubts that remained:
whereby he still shows his desire of resolution in the doubts that remained:
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and teacheth vs to be wise in making our benefit of the company and familiarity of such as are able and willing to resolue vs,
and Teaches us to be wise in making our benefit of the company and familiarity of such as Are able and willing to resolve us,
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and pretend we not foolish bashfulnes, (when indeed it is but slothfulnes) or lothnes to be troublesome,
and pretend we not foolish bashfulness, (when indeed it is but slothfulness) or loathness to be troublesome,
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lest by that meanes wee procure to our selues more trouble (then wee can easily auoide afterward) by such bashfulnes, ignorance, and sloth.
lest by that means we procure to our selves more trouble (then we can Easily avoid afterwards) by such bashfulness, ignorance, and sloth.
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But I will not repeate any thing.
But I will not repeat any thing.
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Now to this second demaund, the Angell answereth the same that hee did to the woman.
Now to this second demand, the Angel Answers the same that he did to the woman.
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But to the woman his prescription was; what she should do her selfe, and not what they should doe to the childe.
But to the woman his prescription was; what she should do her self, and not what they should do to the child.
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So that it seemed he answered not Manoahs doubt:
So that it seemed he answered not Manoahs doubt:
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for when he asked what they should do to the childe, the Angell answered, what she should doe that was to beare the childe.
for when he asked what they should do to the child, the Angel answered, what she should do that was to bear the child.
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But it was all one in effect, as if hee had spoken thus:
But it was all one in Effect, as if he had spoken thus:
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That which I said that she should obserue, was that she should doe it, because of the child,
That which I said that she should observe, was that she should do it, Because of the child,
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and therefore much more he must obserue the same.
and Therefore much more he must observe the same.
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Againe, whereas she was bidden to abstaine from that which was vncleane, and that might seeme a needlesse charge, seeing the law forbad all people the vse of vncleane things before that time:
Again, whereas she was bidden to abstain from that which was unclean, and that might seem a needless charge, seeing the law forbade all people the use of unclean things before that time:
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to that it may be answered, that after the Philistims had got dominion ouer the people,
to that it may be answered, that After the philistines had god dominion over the people,
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as confusion in the Common wealth and tyrannie grew; so religion among the Iewes began not a little to decay.
as confusion in the Common wealth and tyranny grew; so Religion among the Iewes began not a little to decay.
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No wonder then, if among other things of greater weight, this one point of the ceremoniall law was broken, that they fell to eate things vncleane,
No wonder then, if among other things of greater weight, this one point of the ceremonial law was broken, that they fell to eat things unclean,
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as well as that which was cleane.
as well as that which was clean.
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For it was common with the Iewes, vpon diuers occasions to breake the ceremonie, as appeares by that 1. Sam. 14. See the place.
For it was Common with the Iewes, upon diverse occasions to break the ceremony, as appears by that 1. Sam. 14. See the place.
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And by this wee may learne that it ought not to seeme strange when wee see in the places of ignorance and darknesse, sundrie euill customes, errours,
And by this we may Learn that it ought not to seem strange when we see in the places of ignorance and darkness, sundry evil customs, errors,
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and prophane practises receiued and vsed:
and profane practises received and used:
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and no print nor step of Gods commandements and ordinances remaining, but all worne out and forgotten.
and no print nor step of God's Commandments and ordinances remaining, but all worn out and forgotten.
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Alas, they are to be pitied and lamented, not wondred at and scorned. There are more waies to deface and race out religion, then warre and forreine tyranny.
Alas, they Are to be pitied and lamented, not wondered At and scorned. There Are more ways to deface and raze out Religion, then war and foreign tyranny.
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Blessed be God, we sigh not vnder that burthen: no, nor yet vnder the bondage of Antichrist:
Blessed be God, we sighs not under that burden: no, nor yet under the bondage of Antichrist:
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wee haue peace, and gouernment, free from a profession of Poperie.
we have peace, and government, free from a profession of Popery.
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Let vs pray the Lord to adde hereunto this mercie, that by the free passage of the Gospell, we may be also cured of that blindnesse which now possesseth many places,
Let us pray the Lord to add hereunto this mercy, that by the free passage of the Gospel, we may be also cured of that blindness which now Possesses many places,
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and keepeth the people in errour, superstition and all kinds of vngodlinesse.
and Keepeth the people in error, Superstition and all Kinds of ungodliness.
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Secondly, in that the Angell spake the same thing to Manoah, that he did to his wife before, about the same matter;
Secondly, in that the Angel spoke the same thing to Manoah, that he did to his wife before, about the same matter;
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The third part of the Chapter. Vers. 15. Manoah then said to the Angell of the Lord, I pray thee let vs retaine thee,
The third part of the Chapter. Vers. 15. Manoah then said to the Angel of the Lord, I pray thee let us retain thee,
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we obserue by his example, that it becommeth, and is meete for Gods seruants alwaies to speake the same truth, in or about any matter, at one time and in one companie, that they doe at and in another:
we observe by his Exampl, that it becomes, and is meet for God's Servants always to speak the same truth, in or about any matter, At one time and in one company, that they do At and in Another:
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according to the Apostles words to the Ephesians, that they should cast off lying, and euery man speake the truth to his neighbour;
according to the Apostles words to the Ephesians, that they should cast off lying, and every man speak the truth to his neighbour;
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which is to the iust reproch and conuiction of them, who carrie two tongues in their head (as they say) and are such as haue lost their credit by reporting vntruth where they come,
which is to the just reproach and conviction of them, who carry two tongues in their head (as they say) and Are such as have lost their credit by reporting untruth where they come,
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and doe hurt to other, as well as bring an ill name on themselues.
and do hurt to other, as well as bring an ill name on themselves.
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But this I noted out of the womans report to her husband, and in diuers other places.
But this I noted out of the woman's report to her husband, and in diverse other places.
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By the other part of the Angels words, in prescribing that the woman should abstaine from things forbidden and vncleane, seeing the childe that was to be a Nazarite must be borne of her;
By the other part of the Angels words, in prescribing that the woman should abstain from things forbidden and unclean, seeing the child that was to be a Nazarite must be born of her;
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when yet the prescription was chiefly for the child, we should learne this:
when yet the prescription was chiefly for the child, we should Learn this:
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That when things which seeme lesse likely are commanded or forbidden, much more those which are more apparantly so.
That when things which seem less likely Are commanded or forbidden, much more those which Are more apparently so.
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As if the seruant and childe must keepe holy the Sabbath, much more the parents and master should doe so:
As if the servant and child must keep holy the Sabbath, much more the Parents and master should do so:
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and most of all the Minister. And if the appearance of euill be forbidden; much more the euill it selfe.
and most of all the Minister. And if the appearance of evil be forbidden; much more the evil it self.
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And so if a smaller thing be commanded or forbidden, much more a greater. And this is to the iuster condemning of them that both heare this taught them,
And so if a smaller thing be commanded or forbidden, much more a greater. And this is to the juster condemning of them that both hear this taught them,
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and see many well gouerned christians to giue them example herein, yet not onely follow them not,
and see many well governed Christians to give them Exampl herein, yet not only follow them not,
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neither the doctrine which they heare, but offend in the shamefullest and foullest manner.
neither the Doctrine which they hear, but offend in the shamefullest and foullest manner.
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And let vs know that if the Lord in his Commandements will haue all his seruants to vnderstand by the great sinne or dutie expressed, that his will is the same in all the rest of that kinde, be they neuer so small and special:
And let us know that if the Lord in his commandments will have all his Servants to understand by the great sin or duty expressed, that his will is the same in all the rest of that kind, be they never so small and special:
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how much more then if hee manifest his liking or disling of a lesser euill (that is more secret and more doubted of) or of a lesser dutie (seruing to be of lesse necessitie) ought we to collect that he will not hold vs guiltlesse in those euils committed,
how much more then if he manifest his liking or disling of a lesser evil (that is more secret and more doubted of) or of a lesser duty (serving to be of less necessity) ought we to collect that he will not hold us guiltless in those evils committed,
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or duties neglected, which are more manifest, as being either by the light of nature,
or duties neglected, which Are more manifest, as being either by the Light of nature,
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or by apparant Scripture allowed or forbidden? If he will not hold him excused, who is not wise to gather the lesse by the greater:
or by apparent Scripture allowed or forbidden? If he will not hold him excused, who is not wise to gather the less by the greater:
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woe be to the carelesse, who being commanded to streine out a gnat, swalloweth a cammell.
woe be to the careless, who being commanded to strain out a gnat, swalloweth a camel.
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and if thou wilt make a burnt offering, offer it vnto the Lord: for Manoah knew not that it was an Angell of the Lord. and if thou wilt make a burned offering, offer it unto the Lord: for Manoah knew not that it was an Angel of the Lord.
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17. Againe Manoah said vnto the Angell of the Lord, What is thy name, that when thy saying is come to passe, we may honour thee? 18. And the Angel of the Lord said to him,
17. Again Manoah said unto the Angel of the Lord, What is thy name, that when thy saying is come to pass, we may honour thee? 18. And the Angel of the Lord said to him,
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Why askest thou thus after my name, which is secret? 19. Then Manoah tooke a Kid with a meate offering,
Why askest thou thus After my name, which is secret? 19. Then Manoah took a Kid with a meat offering,
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and offered it vpon a stone, vnto the Lord: and the Angell did wonderously, whiles Manoah and his wife looked on. and offered it upon a stone, unto the Lord: and the Angel did wondrously, while Manoah and his wife looked on.
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20. For when the flame came vp toward heauen from the altar, the Angell of the Lord ascended vp in the flame of the altar,
20. For when the flame Come up towards heaven from the altar, the Angel of the Lord ascended up in the flame of the altar,
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and Manoah and his wife beheld it, and fell on their faces to the ground. and Manoah and his wife beheld it, and fell on their faces to the ground.
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21. (So the Angell of the Lord did no more appeare vnto Manaoh and his wife) Then Manoah knew that it was an Angell of the Lord.
21. (So the Angel of the Lord did no more appear unto Manoah and his wife) Then Manoah knew that it was an Angel of the Lord.
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22. And Manoah said vnto his wife, We shall surely dye, because we haue seene God.
22. And Manoah said unto his wife, We shall surely die, Because we have seen God.
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23. But his wife said to him, If the Lord would kill vs, he would not haue receiued a burnt offering and a meate offering of our hands,
23. But his wife said to him, If the Lord would kill us, he would not have received a burned offering and a meat offering of our hands,
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neither would he haue shewed vs all these things, nor would haue now told vs any such. neither would he have showed us all these things, nor would have now told us any such.
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24. And the wife bare a sonne and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and the Lord blessed him.
24. And the wife bore a son and called his name samson: and the child grew, and the Lord blessed him.
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IN this third part, followeth the signe by which they should be certified, that the thing told them by the man of God, should come to passe.
IN this third part, follows the Signen by which they should be certified, that the thing told them by the man of God, should come to pass.
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But first Manoah doth two things: one, he desireth the Angel to eate: the other, hee asketh him his name, to both whereof the Angell makes answere. Of these first in order.
But First Manoah does two things: one, he Desires the Angel to eat: the other, he asks him his name, to both whereof the Angel makes answer. Of these First in order.
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Concerning the first, the Angel of God hath now done his message, and answered Manoahs doubt.
Concerning the First, the Angel of God hath now done his message, and answered Manoahs doubt.
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But he kindly accepting him for the good tidings he brought vnto him, desired to retaine him, that he might refresh himselfe after his trauaile,
But he kindly accepting him for the good tidings he brought unto him, desired to retain him, that he might refresh himself After his travail,
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and (as hee thought) his hunger, and therefore hee said to him, let vs stay thee while we make ready a Kid for thee.
and (as he Thought) his hunger, and Therefore he said to him, let us stay thee while we make ready a Kid for thee.
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But the Angel hauing no need to eate, drew Manoah from his purpose, telling him he would not eate,
But the Angel having no need to eat, drew Manoah from his purpose, telling him he would not eat,
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and led him to more heauenly matter, that is, to honour God, by offering a burnt offering vnto him.
and led him to more heavenly matter, that is, to honour God, by offering a burned offering unto him.
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In these two verses we may consider diuers things: first in Manoah, then in the Angels answere. In Manoah these two following:
In these two Verses we may Consider diverse things: First in Manoah, then in the Angels answer. In Manoah these two following:
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First his curtesie and thankfulnes in offering him to eate, (thinking hee had been a man) hauing brought such a message from God to him and his wife.
First his courtesy and thankfulness in offering him to eat, (thinking he had been a man) having brought such a message from God to him and his wife.
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And this confirmeth vs in that wee haue heard before, that where wee receiue kindnesse, wee should render and shew the like againe, as we can.
And this confirmeth us in that we have herd before, that where we receive kindness, we should render and show the like again, as we can.
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And the godly vsed both, then, before, and after, to offer such curtesie to the seruants of God being strangers,
And the godly used both, then, before, and After, to offer such courtesy to the Servants of God being Strangers,
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though they brought no message to them from God, and it is called hospitalitie, as wee reade of the Shunamite, who requested Elisha to turne in as he came by,
though they brought no message to them from God, and it is called hospitality, as we read of the Shunamite, who requested Elisha to turn in as he Come by,
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and built him a conuenient chamber for that purpose.
and built him a convenient chamber for that purpose.
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They knowing that he who receiued a Prophet in the name of a Prophet, and a righteous man because he was so, should receiue the reward that such should.
They knowing that he who received a Prophet in the name of a Prophet, and a righteous man Because he was so, should receive the reward that such should.
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It is not a thing so commendable in Christians to be kind towards them that deserue it,
It is not a thing so commendable in Christians to be kind towards them that deserve it,
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as the contrary is odious and brutish in them.
as the contrary is odious and brutish in them.
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Those that are commanded to doe well to their enemies, and loue them that hate them, what great thing is it if they loue and be kinde to the well deseruing? (Heathens and Publicans doe likewise) But to be vnkind towards them that haue been louing and well affected toward them, is not only worse then heathenish,
Those that Are commanded to do well to their enemies, and love them that hate them, what great thing is it if they love and be kind to the well deserving? (heathens and Publicans do likewise) But to be unkind towards them that have been loving and well affected towards them, is not only Worse then Heathenish,
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but also then any beast will yeeld to another.
but also then any beast will yield to Another.
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Nay histories report that alion hauing bin eased and holpen by a passenger that came by, of a wound which by some meanes had befallen him: long after acknowledged the benefit.
Nay histories report that alion having been eased and helped by a Passenger that Come by, of a wound which by Some means had befallen him: long After acknowledged the benefit.
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For the Romanes vsing to behold the spectacle of men sighting with beasts: condemned malefactors to this death.
For the Romans using to behold the spectacle of men sighting with beasts: condemned malefactors to this death.
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Now among the rest this man being one, came armed into the place, to fight for his life:
Now among the rest this man being one, Come armed into the place, to fight for his life:
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and (as it fell out) this Lion was the beast, which was committed with him.
and (as it fell out) this lion was the beast, which was committed with him.
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The Lion no sooner saw the man, but came and fell downe at his feete, holding vp his foote in the sight of al the people,
The lion no sooner saw the man, but Come and fell down At his feet, holding up his foot in the sighed of all the people,
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and making no semblance of furie against his preseruer.
and making no semblance of fury against his preserver.
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The matter being enquired into, it was found that this man had taken a thorne out of the foote of the Lion and so eased his paine.
The matter being inquired into, it was found that this man had taken a thorn out of the foot of the lion and so eased his pain.
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This (being but a discourse of a thing of inferiour nature) I may be thought not so wisely to insert in so graue an argument:
This (being but a discourse of a thing of inferior nature) I may be Thought not so wisely to insert in so graven an argument:
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neither had I done it for the strangenes of it, but that I would thereby shame such boisterous, rough and barbarous natures,
neither had I done it for the strangeness of it, but that I would thereby shame such boisterous, rough and barbarous nature's,
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as being prouoked to this dutie of kindnesse, by the strongest meanes, yet out of a bitter stomacke, doe rather thereby take occasion of hatred and mischiefe,
as being provoked to this duty of kindness, by the Strongest means, yet out of a bitter stomach, do rather thereby take occasion of hatred and mischief,
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like Saul, who by Dauids innocencie and pitie to his life, was the more enraged against him.
like Saul, who by David innocence and pity to his life, was the more enraged against him.
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But these meete with their match, for God giues them ouer to be touzed and hampered by such as spare them not,
But these meet with their match, for God gives them over to be touzed and hampered by such as spare them not,
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and want conscience, when they are fallen into their hands, to teach them for euer after to abhorre such inhumanitie, I had said lionlike crueltie,
and want conscience, when they Are fallen into their hands, to teach them for ever After to abhor such inhumanity, I had said lionlike cruelty,
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but that I should wrong that creature, if I should ascribe mans euill qualitie vnto it.
but that I should wrong that creature, if I should ascribe men evil quality unto it.
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Thus much of the first thing to be noted in Manoah, as I said before.
Thus much of the First thing to be noted in Manoah, as I said before.
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The other thing here to bee learned out of the example of Manoah is this, with what reuerence we ought to receiue Gods message by them whom he sendeth to doe it,
The other thing Here to be learned out of the Exampl of Manoah is this, with what Reverence we ought to receive God's message by them whom he sends to do it,
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and to bee entirely knit vnto the messenger himselfe, for his message sake. Eglon a heathen king shewed this reuerence to the message of Ehud from the Lord,
and to be entirely knit unto the Messenger himself, for his message sake. Eglon a heathen King showed this Reverence to the message of Ehud from the Lord,
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and Gedeon much more, with others.
and Gideon much more, with Others.
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Beautifull should the feete of them be, who bring glad tidings (and yet the feete of such as went barefoote in those countries, were not very beautifull of themselues,
Beautiful should the feet of them be, who bring glad tidings (and yet the feet of such as went barefoot in those countries, were not very beautiful of themselves,
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but vnseemely) And so much the more precious and heauenlier that the message is which they bring, they doing the same in such manner as becommeth it.
but unseemly) And so much the more precious and heavenlier that the message is which they bring, they doing the same in such manner as becomes it.
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And therefore (blessed be God) we haue experience of no lesse in some, that they who apprehend and embrace the ioyfull tidings of saluation brought vnto them by Gods messengers, soundly, sweetly,
And Therefore (blessed be God) we have experience of no less in Some, that they who apprehend and embrace the joyful tidings of salvation brought unto them by God's messengers, soundly, sweetly,
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and sauourly, euen to the assurance of pardon and happinesse, are knit to the messengers most dearely and vnfainedly for their worke sake, (though they be but the instruments,
and savourly, even to the assurance of pardon and happiness, Are knit to the messengers most dearly and unfeignedly for their work sake, (though they be but the Instruments,
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and sometime meane persons in the eye of the world) by whom God worketh and reuealeth his will and minde vnto, that they may beleeue.
and sometime mean Persons in the eye of the world) by whom God works and Revealeth his will and mind unto, that they may believe.
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Which thing Paul knowing very well, told Philemon that hee owed himselfe vnto him, for the good he had receiued by his ministerie, whereby hee was truly turned vnto God;
Which thing Paul knowing very well, told Philemon that he owed himself unto him, for the good he had received by his Ministry, whereby he was truly turned unto God;
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and what marueile? Therefore such messengers of God deserue not checks and taunts (as the wicked and vnthankfull world can doe no other then giue them) for their so testifying their affection to them.
and what marvel? Therefore such messengers of God deserve not Checks and taunts (as the wicked and unthankful world can do no other then give them) for their so testifying their affection to them.
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And they are iustly to be pitied, who hauing heard the message of God at the mouthes of such,
And they Are justly to be pitied, who having herd the message of God At the mouths of such,
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yet haue their hearts no way inlarged to them, whereby they giue testimonie that they haue taken no good by their preaching.
yet have their hearts no Way enlarged to them, whereby they give testimony that they have taken no good by their preaching.
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Will an earthly King endure his Ambassadour to be lowred vpon, or abused thinke we? Look vpon Dauid, how he reuenged the indignitie which Hanun offered his seruants? And what did the husbandman to those that farmed his vineyards,
Will an earthly King endure his Ambassador to be lowered upon, or abused think we? Look upon David, how he revenged the indignity which Hanun offered his Servants? And what did the husbandman to those that farmed his vineyards,
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and beate, wounded and slew his messengers? Hee that despiseth you (saith Christ this husbandman, Ioh. 15.) despiseth me, and him that sent me.
and beat, wounded and slew his messengers? He that despises you (Says christ this husbandman, John 15.) despises me, and him that sent me.
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Next to the contempt of the message, this despight of the messenger is most damnable. For by Pastors and Teachers, the Lord manifests his will, touching our liuing peaceably heere,
Next to the contempt of the message, this despite of the Messenger is most damnable. For by Pastors and Teachers, the Lord manifests his will, touching our living peaceably Here,
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and enioying life hereafter for euer: (which are treasures precious, farre aboue those of Princes) and therefore they are sauage people that lightly weigh them:
and enjoying life hereafter for ever: (which Are treasures precious, Far above those of Princes) and Therefore they Are savage people that lightly weigh them:
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But they that haue found comfort by them, yea their reconciliation, as Iob. 33. speaketh:
But they that have found Comfort by them, yea their reconciliation, as Job 33. speaks:
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they that haue tasted of the good gift of God by them, and haue their soules bathed in this dew of heauenly knowledge, esteeme them worthie of more honour then they can yeeld them,
they that have tasted of the good gift of God by them, and have their Souls bathed in this due of heavenly knowledge, esteem them worthy of more honour then they can yield them,
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and count them as a few men of a thousand, and are neerlier knit to them,
and count them as a few men of a thousand, and Are neerlier knit to them,
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then nature can knit them to their owne flesh. And so is the Minister againe to them, being as the crowne of his ministerie.
then nature can knit them to their own Flesh. And so is the Minister again to them, being as the crown of his Ministry.
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And yet to preuent a cauill, I say not that they worship them as God neither, for all that:
And yet to prevent a cavil, I say not that they worship them as God neither, for all that:
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but indeed they make more of them, then common men:
but indeed they make more of them, then Common men:
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which little liketh them who would haue them thought of as men, not worthie to haue place in the Church, no, nor on earth at all.
which little liketh them who would have them Thought of as men, not worthy to have place in the Church, no, nor on earth At all.
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Therefore let all good hearers learne, first to bee riuetted into their doctrine, to get acquaintance with that first,
Therefore let all good hearers Learn, First to be riveted into their Doctrine, to get acquaintance with that First,
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and then, if their hearts can go against the messenger let them;
and then, if their hearts can go against the Messenger let them;
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but that cannot be, they must needs aduance themselues in ioy and affection to the instrument,
but that cannot be, they must needs advance themselves in joy and affection to the Instrument,
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if once God and his ordinance haue got any honour and loue in their hearts.
if once God and his Ordinance have god any honour and love in their hearts.
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As for senselesse blockes, or cauilling controulers, either of message or instrument, who take vpon them to carpe at their doctrine,
As for senseless blocks, or cavilling controllers, either of message or Instrument, who take upon them to carp At their Doctrine,
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or the manner of vttering, or the persons that bring it, (as the trueth is, the wofull people make no other vse of these things,
or the manner of uttering, or the Persons that bring it, (as the truth is, the woeful people make no other use of these things,
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but to iangle and censure them) they bewray themselues to be no children of wisdome as yet:
but to jangle and censure them) they bewray themselves to be no children of Wisdom as yet:
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what they may be, I say not, but yet they be not bred nor begot by her,
what they may be, I say not, but yet they be not bred nor begotten by her,
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for doubtlesse they would then pleade for, and iustifie her.
for doubtless they would then plead for, and justify her.
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I haue often thought it Gods mercy to keepe the knowledge of such discouragements from them that are to enter into this office (lest they should bee deterred wholly from it) till by experience they might be armed against it.
I have often Thought it God's mercy to keep the knowledge of such discouragements from them that Are to enter into this office (lest they should be deterred wholly from it) till by experience they might be armed against it.
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To conclude then, if Manoah for a temporall benefit foretold him by the Angell, and but once appearing to him,
To conclude then, if Manoah for a temporal benefit foretold him by the Angel, and but once appearing to him,
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yet because hee was the messenger of God, shewed himselfe so kinde as hee did to him,
yet Because he was the Messenger of God, showed himself so kind as he did to him,
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and as hee tooke him to bee a man, so hee was carefull to entertaine him,
and as he took him to be a man, so he was careful to entertain him,
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as it was meete such an one should be;
as it was meet such an one should be;
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oh how much more ought the teacher and messenger of God, and the people ouer whom he is set,
o how much more ought the teacher and Messenger of God, and the people over whom he is Set,
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and to whom he is sent of God to guide them safely to his kingdome,
and to whom he is sent of God to guide them safely to his Kingdom,
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yea and to whom he declareth the whole secrets of God, and that daily both in season and out of season, as Paul speakes:
yea and to whom he Declareth the Whole secrets of God, and that daily both in season and out of season, as Paul speaks:
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how much more ought they (I say) to be knit in true loue the one to the other? Whereas there is scarcely outward peace and agreement betwixt the most of them,
how much more ought they (I say) to be knit in true love the one to the other? Whereas there is scarcely outward peace and agreement betwixt the most of them,
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vnlesse it bee in euill, as in vaine iangling and prating, drinking and gaming, and such like spending their time together: and this of Manoah.
unless it be in evil, as in vain jangling and prating, drinking and gaming, and such like spending their time together: and this of Manoah.
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The words of the Angell follow:
The words of the Angel follow:
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wherein first, that he denieth not, that he may be moued to stay with him if there were cause,
wherein First, that he Denieth not, that he may be moved to stay with him if there were cause,
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but not to eate, if he should make prouision for him: therein (I say) hee teacheth vs these two things;
but not to eat, if he should make provision for him: therein (I say) he Teaches us these two things;
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the one, that we may lawfully and willingly be perswaded (vnlesse there be necessitie to the contrarie) to stay together, one neighbour with another in company,
the one, that we may lawfully and willingly be persuaded (unless there be necessity to the contrary) to stay together, one neighbour with Another in company,
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after we haue done our earthly businesse, if there be seene cause, and namely, if thereby we may doe good or take good one by the other,
After we have done our earthly business, if there be seen cause, and namely, if thereby we may do good or take good one by the other,
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as to conferre, and vse good communication together, for knowledge, edification, and their mutuall comfort and increase of loue betwixt our selues,
as to confer, and use good communication together, for knowledge, edification, and their mutual Comfort and increase of love betwixt our selves,
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or for the good of each other. In these respects (I say) neighbours may keepe company one with the other,
or for the good of each other. In these respects (I say) neighbours may keep company one with the other,
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after their other affaires and businesse ended, which though it be not in vse among neighbours, where no religion is,
After their other affairs and business ended, which though it be not in use among neighbours, where no Religion is,
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But otherwise if they doe not so in tarrying together, I meane, instruct, edifie and comfort one another,
But otherwise if they do not so in tarrying together, I mean, instruct, edify and Comfort one Another,
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and prouoke mutually to loue, and good works, it is much meeter for them to depart asunder, each to his owne home and calling;
and provoke mutually to love, and good works, it is much meeter for them to depart asunder, each to his own home and calling;
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rather then to fall to idle, needlesse, or hurtfull iangling and spending the time in no good sort together.
rather then to fallen to idle, needless, or hurtful jangling and spending the time in no good sort together.
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This is somewhat like that which I haue been before occasioned to speake of in the womans wisdome, shewed in departure from the Angell,
This is somewhat like that which I have been before occasioned to speak of in the woman's Wisdom, showed in departure from the Angel,
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as soone as she had receiued his message.
as soon as she had received his message.
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There is a danger as well in mens too long staying together with men as with women:
There is a danger as well in men's too long staying together with men as with women:
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and it is apparant, that many haue held out company longer then was meete, after their necessarie affaires were dispatched,
and it is apparent, that many have held out company longer then was meet, After their necessary affairs were dispatched,
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or their lawfull refreshings by the creatures enioyed:
or their lawful refreshings by the creatures enjoyed:
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because they fall from eating and drinking, to drunkennesse, to vngodly gamings, to buy and sell their neighbours, to plot mischiefe, to wrangle, quarrell and bee at daggers drawing each with other:
Because they fallen from eating and drinking, to Drunkenness, to ungodly gamings, to buy and fell their neighbours, to plot mischief, to wrangle, quarrel and be At daggers drawing each with other:
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had it not bin wel these had not met at all, or at least, to haue bin parted in season? But on the other side,
had it not been well these had not met At all, or At least, to have been parted in season? But on the other side,
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if time, place, and good occasion offered doe serue, it is the dutie of a Christian to redeeme any seasons in company to doe good therein,
if time, place, and good occasion offered do serve, it is the duty of a Christian to Redeem any seasons in company to do good therein,
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if it were but for this cause, that they meete not commonly nor oft together.
if it were but for this cause, that they meet not commonly nor oft together.
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And where there is willingnes, and as it may be thought, simplicitie and vprightnesse in them that desire it, there ought to bee readinesse and forwardnesse in him that can yeelde it (except other predominant reasons doe vrge the contrarie) without any strangenes and austeritie,
And where there is willingness, and as it may be Thought, simplicity and uprightness in them that desire it, there ought to be readiness and forwardness in him that can yield it (except other predominant Reasons do urge the contrary) without any strangeness and austerity,
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and the rather, because the most part of the world looke after no such matter in their meeting together.
and the rather, Because the most part of the world look After no such matter in their meeting together.
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And this wisdome we may learne by the Angels words.
And this Wisdom we may Learn by the Angels words.
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The other part of his answere is this, that he would not eate, if he should prouide for him,
The other part of his answer is this, that he would not eat, if he should provide for him,
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because he was no man (as Manoah tooke him to be) and therefore had no need to eate.
Because he was no man (as Manoah took him to be) and Therefore had no need to eat.
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For though sometime the Angels of God did eate, as with Abraham and Lot, and did put on the shape of men when they had some message of God to doe,
For though sometime the Angels of God did eat, as with Abraham and Lot, and did put on the shape of men when they had Some message of God to do,
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and so tarried the longer, yet here the Angell hauing done that he came for, and so hastning to depart, refused to eate, seeing it was needlesse.
and so tarried the longer, yet Here the Angel having done that he Come for, and so hastening to depart, refused to eat, seeing it was needless.
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So should the proud boaster, that hath scornefully disdained his neighbour (in his heate and madnesse) being come to himselfe,
So should the proud boaster, that hath scornfully disdained his neighbour (in his heat and madness) being come to himself,
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In this speech the Angell teacheth this, that the creatures of God ought not to be spent needlesly, but receiued for necessary vse:
In this speech the Angel Teaches this, that the creatures of God ought not to be spent needlessly, but received for necessary use:
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euen as our Sauiour taught long since, that the broken meate and fragments should not bee cast away, which were left after the people had been satisfied.
even as our Saviour taught long since, that the broken meat and fragments should not be cast away, which were left After the people had been satisfied.
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And this commendeth frugalitie and honest sparing, as it condemneth the prodigall lauishing and wasting that many stroy goods doe vse, who fatte their dogges,
And this commends frugality and honest sparing, as it Condemneth the prodigal lavishing and wasting that many stroy goods do use, who fat their Dogs,
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and famish the poore, for whom broken meate should be reserued. But of this I shall say more afterward God willing.
and famish the poor, for whom broken meat should be reserved. But of this I shall say more afterwards God willing.
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Neither is it vnworthy the nothing for vs, to see how carefull the holy ghost is here, to cleare the good meaning of Manoah from any blame.
Neither is it unworthy the nothing for us, to see how careful the holy ghost is Here, to clear the good meaning of Manoah from any blame.
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Hee knew not (saith the text) that it was an Angell of the Lord, q. d. If hee had known it, ye may well thinke, he would not haue spoken so:
He knew not (Says the text) that it was an Angel of the Lord, q. worser. If he had known it, you may well think, he would not have spoken so:
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but being ignorant, he is to be excused:
but being ignorant, he is to be excused:
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I blame him not for it, no reason therefore that his simplicitie should make him subiect to hard censure.
I blame him not for it, no reason Therefore that his simplicity should make him Subject to hard censure.
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It is not simply indeed excusable in Manoah, onely because he was ignorant (for Peter was faultie for saying hee knew not what, being with Christ vpon the mount) but because he was neither bound to know,
It is not simply indeed excusable in Manoah, only Because he was ignorant (for Peter was faulty for saying he knew not what, being with christ upon the mount) but Because he was neither bound to know,
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nor able of himselfe to know any such matter.
nor able of himself to know any such matter.
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See then how tender the Lord is of the credit of his good seruants, that whiles they in their innocency walke according to their knowledge, he auoideth all the blame that might grow to them by their vnauoidable ignorance:
See then how tender the Lord is of the credit of his good Servants, that while they in their innocency walk according to their knowledge, he avoideth all the blame that might grow to them by their unavoidable ignorance:
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the Lord will iudge the worke of his seruants, according to that they haue; but as for the defect which is inuincible, it shall doe them no harme: this by the way.
the Lord will judge the work of his Servants, according to that they have; but as for the defect which is invincible, it shall do them no harm: this by the Way.
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The thing I purpose to insist most in, is, that knowing afterward this messenger to be an Angell (otherwise then he supposed) was ashamed euen of his blamelesse error:
The thing I purpose to insist most in, is, that knowing afterwards this Messenger to be an Angel (otherwise then he supposed) was ashamed even of his blameless error:
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how much more ought we to blush for our faultie errors, nay grosse ignorance, or (which is worst) wilfull sinnes? That which Paul Rom. 6. saith, implieth no lesse, That we being regenerate should be ashamed to looke backe into our olde profane course of blindnesse and badnesse:
how much more ought we to blush for our faulty errors, nay gross ignorance, or (which is worst) wilful Sins? That which Paul Rom. 6. Says, Implies no less, That we being regenerate should be ashamed to look back into our old profane course of blindness and badness:
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as if a deuout Papist (like Ephraim in the Prophet) being conuerted, should be abashed to consider the vnfruitfulnes of his deuotion,
as if a devout Papist (like Ephraim in the Prophet) being converted, should be abashed to Consider the unfruitfulness of his devotion,
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and kneeling to the Crucifix, and the image of the Virgin Mary, and a peece of bread, saying to these Idols, Fie vpon you, get you hence, they were blinde that made them, they themselues are like the makers of them,
and kneeling to the Crucifix, and the image of the Virgae Marry, and a piece of bred, saying to these Idols, Fie upon you, get you hence, they were blind that made them, they themselves Are like the makers of them,
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and seeing he is no better then earth and a fire-brand of hell, be ashamed of himselfe, and say;
and seeing he is no better then earth and a firebrand of hell, be ashamed of himself, and say;
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Who am I, that haue thus basely forgot my selfe? So he that hath come iollily to the Sacrament,
Who am I, that have thus basely forgotten my self? So he that hath come jollily to the Sacrament,
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and yet profanely, because hee could discerne no more at the Lords boord, then his owne:
and yet profanely, Because he could discern no more At the lords board, then his own:
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when he seeth his boldnesse, and how farre hee hath ventured;
when he sees his boldness, and how Far he hath ventured;
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how should it astonish him? The truth is, knowledge and grace haue no greater enemies then the ignorant, who (if they could see themselues as they cannot) how highly would they magnifie God for knowledge? if for no other cause,
how should it astonish him? The truth is, knowledge and grace have no greater enemies then the ignorant, who (if they could see themselves as they cannot) how highly would they magnify God for knowledge? if for no other cause,
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yet for this, that thereby they are made to see their estate far other, then they could euer beleeue it to be:
yet for this, that thereby they Are made to see their estate Far other, then they could ever believe it to be:
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and so resting thankfull, walke in the light thereof, and abhorre their former blindnes.
and so resting thankful, walk in the Light thereof, and abhor their former blindness.
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The Angel seeing Manoah deceiued taking him to be a man, led him further to more fit matters for him, bidding him make a burnt offering of the meate that he desired to refresh him with.
The Angel seeing Manoah deceived taking him to be a man, led him further to more fit matters for him, bidding him make a burned offering of the meat that he desired to refresh him with.
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For to no end was Manoahs speaking of meate to him, offering him to eate the kid of the goates.
For to no end was Manoahs speaking of meat to him, offering him to eat the kid of the Goats.
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This speech of his sheweth that it is true wisedome to take occasion to draw one another forward to holy duties,
This speech of his shows that it is true Wisdom to take occasion to draw one Another forward to holy duties,
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and to communication of heauenly things.
and to communication of heavenly things.
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The most being earthly, and fast locked vp therein, Manoah was busie about prouiding for him, which through his errour, was to no end,
The most being earthly, and fast locked up therein, Manoah was busy about providing for him, which through his error, was to no end,
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therefore the Angell drew him to that which was profitable indeed.
Therefore the Angel drew him to that which was profitable indeed.
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And so it well becommeth Christians to be ready to leade one another from vnprofitable expence of the time, to talke of things more diuine and fit to the edifying one of another:
And so it well becomes Christians to be ready to lead one Another from unprofitable expense of the time, to talk of things more divine and fit to the edifying one of Another:
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neither ought the wise christian to stumble at it when he meeteth in companie with such as are vnsauourie, whose tongues are their owne to set themselues on worke as they please.
neither ought the wise christian to Stumble At it when he meeteth in company with such as Are unsavoury, whose tongues Are their own to Set themselves on work as they please.
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Alas what other is to bee looked for at the hands of such, as neuer learned how to gouerne themselues either alone,
Alas what other is to be looked for At the hands of such, as never learned how to govern themselves either alone,
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or in their priuate houses, or in the publike actions of Gods worship? How should their tongues be well seasoned in companie,
or in their private houses, or in the public actions of God's worship? How should their tongues be well seasoned in company,
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or bring foorth fauourie and gracious matter, out of an vncleane heart abounding with the contrary? But rather let him pitie such, (for all bad men are not bad of malice) and by his milde and modest silence at least,
or bring forth favour and gracious matter, out of an unclean heart abounding with the contrary? But rather let him pity such, (for all bad men Are not bad of malice) and by his mild and modest silence At least,
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and much more by speaking that which is likest to preuaile and doe good; turne off, and put by their superfluous and frothie talke:
and much more by speaking that which is likest to prevail and do good; turn off, and put by their superfluous and frothy talk:
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not fearing but that it will giue place, and cause the vtterers thereof to say, Indeed this speech of yours is farre meeter for the companie,
not fearing but that it will give place, and cause the utterers thereof to say, Indeed this speech of yours is Far meeter for the company,
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and deserueth to be accounted of, and pitie it were that loose and vaine talke should haue put it by:
and deserves to be accounted of, and pity it were that lose and vain talk should have put it by:
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pardon vs, for if we had knowne better, wee would haue vsed better.
pardon us, for if we had known better, we would have used better.
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Is not this a good effect of Christian boldnesse (though no more then needs) thus to take occasion to breake off bad communication,
Is not this a good Effect of Christian boldness (though no more then needs) thus to take occasion to break off bad communication,
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and to bee farre preferred before an offensiue giuing place to ill speech till it haue gotten the vpper hand,
and to be Far preferred before an offensive giving place to ill speech till it have got the upper hand,
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so that it is too late to represse it? But to come neerer to the occasion of this text.
so that it is too late to repress it? But to come nearer to the occasion of this text.
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A Christians dutie towards them that come behinde him in experience and the right vse of conference with such, is, not to make himselfe sport at their weaknes,
A Christians duty towards them that come behind him in experience and the right use of conference with such, is, not to make himself sport At their weakness,
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or to scorne their ignorance, but to goe before them, and teach them how to spend the time more profitably.
or to scorn their ignorance, but to go before them, and teach them how to spend the time more profitably.
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A man may discerne teachablenes, and an humble spirit in many, who out of a simple meaning, vtter that little good speech that they can,
A man may discern teachablenes, and an humble Spirit in many, who out of a simple meaning, utter that little good speech that they can,
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or which comes next to minde, though they can little consider to what purpose or edifying.
or which comes next to mind, though they can little Consider to what purpose or edifying.
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Here is a fit occasion offered to the other, with lenitie & softnes to diuert rather then breake off such speech, to loosen the bands of it rather,
Here is a fit occasion offered to the other, with lenity & softness to divert rather then break off such speech, to loosen the bans of it rather,
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then violently to cut them asunder, that so the hearers may see themselues wound into better communication ere they are aware,
then violently to Cut them asunder, that so the hearers may see themselves wound into better communication ere they Are aware,
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and secretly blush at their owne ignorance.
and secretly blush At their own ignorance.
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The particular that the Angell mentioned, was to counsell him to offer a burnt offering to the Lord.
The particular that the Angel mentioned, was to counsel him to offer a burned offering to the Lord.
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The signification thereof was, that thereby hee should consecrate himselfe, body and soule, with the powers and parts of both vnto the Lord:
The signification thereof was, that thereby he should consecrate himself, body and soul, with the Powers and parts of both unto the Lord:
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and so he should honour the Lord, as became him, and shew, that hee did thereby acknowledge himselfe willing and readie to obey him in all things.
and so he should honour the Lord, as became him, and show, that he did thereby acknowledge himself willing and ready to obey him in all things.
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And this is our true seruing of God to offer vp our selues wholly vnder his gouernment,
And this is our true serving of God to offer up our selves wholly under his government,
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as the Apostle speaketh to the Romans.
as the Apostle speaks to the Roman.
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And so on the contrary, they doe nothing lesse, who giue themselues to follow their owne lusts,
And so on the contrary, they do nothing less, who give themselves to follow their own Lustiest,
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and the deuices and desires of their wicked hearts, or who in some things wil yeeld him dutie,
and the devices and Desires of their wicked hearts, or who in Some things will yield him duty,
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and by halues, as we reade that Saul did, for which cause the Lord reiected him.
and by halves, as we read that Saul did, for which cause the Lord rejected him.
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Let the reader looke more of this point in chap. 2. and in chap. 10. and elsewhere.
Let the reader look more of this point in chap. 2. and in chap. 10. and elsewhere.
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And further as Manoah for the kindnesse hee receiued of the Angell, was bidden to offer to God that which he offered to him;
And further as Manoah for the kindness he received of the Angel, was bidden to offer to God that which he offered to him;
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so we should not offend, who are Gods Ministers, if in the like case we doe the like.
so we should not offend, who Are God's Ministers, if in the like case we do the like.
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As for example, if for our trauaile by aduice and counsell to any brother, either troubled in conscience,
As for Exampl, if for our travail by Advice and counsel to any brother, either troubled in conscience,
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or otherwise with some great and dangerous doubt;
or otherwise with Some great and dangerous doubt;
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he being satisfied and quieted to his good contentment by our counsell, if (I say) he, the partie so counselled by vs, out of a thankfull minde should offer gratuitie to vs, (as many thinke it their dutie) I say, wee should not offend,
he being satisfied and quieted to his good contentment by our counsel, if (I say) he, the party so counseled by us, out of a thankful mind should offer gratuity to us, (as many think it their duty) I say, we should not offend,
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if we should desire him to giue it either wholly, or a part thereof, as freely to some very good vse,
if we should desire him to give it either wholly, or a part thereof, as freely to Some very good use,
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if he be well able, as to some godly poore, as hee would haue done to vs, seeing we thinke it vnmeete for vs to receiue it,
if he be well able, as to Some godly poor, as he would have done to us, seeing we think it unmeet for us to receive it,
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because we would in no wise bring a reproch to our ministerie, orgiue occasion to any, to thinke, that we doe basely sell the gifts of God for money.
Because we would in no wise bring a reproach to our Ministry, orgiue occasion to any, to think, that we do basely fell the Gifts of God for money.
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For if hee bee both able and willing (as Naaman the Sirian in the like case was) to shew thankfulnes, which we thinke it vnmeete to receiue, we shall doe a good dutie to helpe to benefit some other, where there is need of it,
For if he be both able and willing (as Naaman the Sirian in the like case was) to show thankfulness, which we think it unmeet to receive, we shall do a good duty to help to benefit Some other, where there is need of it,
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and so fit an occasion is offered by Gods prouidence, to relieue him.
and so fit an occasion is offered by God's providence, to relieve him.
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Too few such occasions are offered of doing good in that maner, & if they be, yet they are not taken;
Too few such occasions Are offered of doing good in that manner, & if they be, yet they Are not taken;
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and yet it is well knowne how many there are to doe good vnto and how wee are commanded by God to take all occasions thereof, as he offereth them.
and yet it is well known how many there Are to do good unto and how we Are commanded by God to take all occasions thereof, as he Offereth them.
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And if ye aske, why Elisha did not worke vpon Naaman in that manner: I say, hee was an heathen, and a stranger, newly conuerted;
And if you ask, why Elisha did not work upon Naaman in that manner: I say, he was an heathen, and a stranger, newly converted;
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and if he had requested any such kindnesse of him, it must haue been put into his hands to dispose;
and if he had requested any such kindness of him, it must have been put into his hands to dispose;
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in all which respects hee refrained.
in all which respects he refrained.
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But of this I haue said somewhat before, chap. 8. in Gedeon his refusing the kingdome and demanding the earings: the lesse therefore shall serue.
But of this I have said somewhat before, chap. 8. in Gideon his refusing the Kingdom and demanding the earings: the less Therefore shall serve.
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Another thing I thinke good to stay about a little in this verse, and that is, by occasion of a word the Angell spake. And that is this:
another thing I think good to stay about a little in this verse, and that is, by occasion of a word the Angel spoke. And that is this:
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that hee called that, bread, which Manoah called flesh:
that he called that, bred, which Manoah called Flesh:
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For when hee desired the Angell that hee might prepare for him a kid of the goates, the other answered hee would not eate of his bread:
For when he desired the Angel that he might prepare for him a kid of the Goats, the other answered he would not eat of his bred:
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whereby who doubteth (will some say) but that both meant one particular thing? Manoah, that he would prepare some refreshing for him;
whereby who doubteth (will Some say) but that both meant one particular thing? Manoah, that he would prepare Some refreshing for him;
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and the Angell, that hee would not eate with him.
and the Angel, that he would not eat with him.
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Here by the Hebrew word NONLATINALPHABET which signifieth not bread onely, but all food, and so flesh particularly;
Here by the Hebrew word which signifies not bred only, but all food, and so Flesh particularly;
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by this word (I say) the Papists (who are faine to catch hold of euery thing that they thinke may serue for their purpose) take occasion to maintaine their transubstantiation;
by this word (I say) the Papists (who Are feign to catch hold of every thing that they think may serve for their purpose) take occasion to maintain their transubstantiation;
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and they crie aloud, that the bread in the Sacrament may signifie flesh, as it doth in other places of the Scriptures.
and they cry aloud, that the bred in the Sacrament may signify Flesh, as it does in other places of the Scriptures.
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Where it appeares, that they are so hastie to alleage a proofe from hence for their purpose, that in the meane while they take one thing for another.
Where it appears, that they Are so hasty to allege a proof from hence for their purpose, that in the mean while they take one thing for Another.
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For though the Hebrew word may signifie flesh, as it doth bread, yet they should remember that Paul wrote in the Greeke tongue, where the Greeke word NONLATINALPHABET signifieth bread, is neuer taken for flesh.
For though the Hebrew word may signify Flesh, as it does bred, yet they should Remember that Paul wrote in the Greek tongue, where the Greek word signifies bred, is never taken for Flesh.
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And what gaine they by thus playing the Sophisters among the ignorant? For they who are able to iudge, do see yt they abuse the reader grossely in saying, bread may be taken for flesh,
And what gain they by thus playing the Sophisters among the ignorant? For they who Are able to judge, do see that they abuse the reader grossly in saying, bred may be taken for Flesh,
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because the Hebrew word sometime signifieth so, when the Greeke word neuer signifieth so; in which tongue yet all that concerneth the Lords Supper, is written.
Because the Hebrew word sometime signifies so, when the Greek word never signifies so; in which tongue yet all that concerns the lords Supper, is written.
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And so while they goe about (with the dogge) to get the flesh that shineth in the water, they lose that which they seemed to haue in their mouth, and so both.
And so while they go about (with the dog) to get the Flesh that shines in the water, they loose that which they seemed to have in their Mouth, and so both.
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And yet if the Greeke word NONLATINALPHABET did signifie flesh, as it doth bread, how doth it follow that it should signifie so in the Sacrament against sense, reason, scripture and truth? So wee see what substantiall proofes they bring to vphold and iustifie their absurd opinions and religion.
And yet if the Greek word did signify Flesh, as it does bred, how does it follow that it should signify so in the Sacrament against sense, reason, scripture and truth? So we see what substantial proofs they bring to uphold and justify their absurd opinions and Religion.
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This I say vpon this supposition granted, that the Angell and Manoah spake of the same indiciduall thing, which yet no man will grant to bee a necessarie consequence.
This I say upon this supposition granted, that the Angel and Manoah spoke of the same indiciduall thing, which yet no man will grant to be a necessary consequence.
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For though Manoah meant flesh, yet the Angell might meane bread, both by a Synecdoche, meaning a refreshing by bread and meate:
For though Manoah meant Flesh, yet the Angel might mean bred, both by a Synecdoche, meaning a refreshing by bred and meat:
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Manoah might offer him a kid, and he might answere (I will not eate of thy bread) in this sense;Manoah might offer him a kid, and he might answer (I will not eat of thy bred) in this sense;
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Prepare nothing for me, I will not eate so much as any bread, much lesse of thy flesh.
Prepare nothing for me, I will not eat so much as any bred, much less of thy Flesh.
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and generally let all such take warning by this, as onely haue a name they liue,
and generally let all such take warning by this, as only have a name they live,
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Who is so simple as to thinke otherwise, except any should imagine that the meate was like to be set before the Angell, without bread? If bread were needfull also, what necessitie is it that both their meanings must needs be about the same particular? But I spare.
Who is so simple as to think otherwise, except any should imagine that the meat was like to be Set before the Angel, without bred? If bred were needful also, what necessity is it that both their meanings must needs be about the same particular? But I spare.
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Thus much of Manoahs desiring him to eate: the second thing followeth, of asking him his name:
Thus much of Manoahs desiring him to eat: the second thing follows, of asking him his name:
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but of this in the next Sermon.
but of this in the next Sermon.
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THE SEVENTY THREE SERMON ON THE XIII. CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE SEVENTY THREE SERMON ON THE XIII. CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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THus he still seeing the man of God (as he tooke him to be) to shew such grace in his speech, was the more knit to him,
THus he still seeing the man of God (as he took him to be) to show such grace in his speech, was the more knit to him,
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and so desired to know his name:
and so desired to know his name:
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and hee shewes him the reason, to wit, that when it should come to passe, which he promised, Manoah might honour him with some reward:
and he shows him the reason, to wit, that when it should come to pass, which he promised, Manoah might honour him with Some reward:
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The Angell seeing it a needlesse thing that he asked, did not answere to him in word:
The Angel seeing it a needless thing that he asked, did not answer to him in word:
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but thought it fitter to make himselfe knowne to him in deedes then in words, and thereby to confirme the former promise made to them.
but Thought it fitter to make himself known to him in Deeds then in words, and thereby to confirm the former promise made to them.
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And this to be the meaning of the verse, the next words doe proue, namely, that hee did wonderfully;
And this to be the meaning of the verse, the next words do prove, namely, that he did wonderfully;
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for so are the words in the originall: hee was marueilous, or he did wonderfully.
for so Are the words in the original: he was marvelous, or he did wonderfully.
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The Angel that resolued there should be no yeelding of gratuitie to him, for which cause Manoah asked his name, hee did not tell him:
The Angel that resolved there should be no yielding of gratuity to him, for which cause Manoah asked his name, he did not tell him:
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and yet who can deny but Manoah asked it vpon good consideration, namely that hee might shew himselfe thankfull to him,
and yet who can deny but Manoah asked it upon good consideration, namely that he might show himself thankful to him,
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as he thought himselfe bound to be? Wherein he gaue cleere testimonie of his honest and single heart, in desiring to take the opportunitie thereof vnto him afterwards for the kindnesse that was offered him.
as he Thought himself bound to be? Wherein he gave clear testimony of his honest and single heart, in desiring to take the opportunity thereof unto him afterwards for the kindness that was offered him.
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Which is a necessarie duty, though it be not regarded nor looked for of them to whom it is due. But of this before.
Which is a necessary duty, though it be not regarded nor looked for of them to whom it is due. But of this before.
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Now that the Angell did shew (as we see in this verse) what hee was, by deeds rather then by words, he hath not onely left vs his example,
Now that the Angel did show (as we see in this verse) what he was, by Deeds rather then by words, he hath not only left us his Exampl,
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but also confirmed vs in that the Scripture teacheth both Minister and people concerning that matter.
but also confirmed us in that the Scripture Teaches both Minister and people Concerning that matter.
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And first of the former (who being a publike messenger of God, is called an Angel) my meaning is not that the Minister is liable to euery ianglers censure,
And First of the former (who being a public Messenger of God, is called an Angel) my meaning is not that the Minister is liable to every Janglers censure,
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for his allowance of him, or for his sufficiencie.
for his allowance of him, or for his sufficiency.
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and men of singularitie, seeing they declare that out by their good liues, which they imbrace with their hearts:
and men of singularity, seeing they declare that out by their good lives, which they embrace with their hearts:
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But let him get this Seale of his Ministerie, which here the Angell bringeth out, to wit, the efficacie of working, I meane, both a powerfull teaching, and a powerfull example;
But let him get this Seal of his Ministry, which Here the Angel brings out, to wit, the efficacy of working, I mean, both a powerful teaching, and a powerful Exampl;
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and these shall be his iudges.
and these shall be his judges.
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By these they must iudge of him, who are able to iudge, and they who iudge by any other rule, are ignorant or malicious, and therefore disabled to iudge.
By these they must judge of him, who Are able to judge, and they who judge by any other Rule, Are ignorant or malicious, and Therefore disabled to judge.
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And the best Ministers that euer were, neuer refused this Canon of doctrine and life to be examined by.
And the best Ministers that ever were, never refused this Canon of Doctrine and life to be examined by.
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Neither our Sauiour nor the Apostle Paul euer arrogated to themselues such libertie as to be receiued, the one for true Messiah, the other,
Neither our Saviour nor the Apostle Paul ever arrogated to themselves such liberty as to be received, the one for true Messiah, the other,
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for a true Apostle, vpon their bare word.
for a true Apostle, upon their bore word.
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It might haue opened a gap to euery seducing spirit, to haue stood vpon his owne worth,
It might have opened a gap to every seducing Spirit, to have stood upon his own worth,
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and (like Antichrist at this day) to compell mens consciences to acknowledge him a successor of the Apostle,
and (like Antichrist At this day) to compel men's Consciences to acknowledge him a successor of the Apostle,
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because he (out of the abundance of his owne sense) boasted himselfe so.
Because he (out of the abundance of his own sense) boasted himself so.
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So that base testimonies are inartificiall arguments (all meere men being lyars) but to trie the spirits whether they be of God, is a needfull dutie:
So that base testimonies Are inartificial Arguments (all mere men being liars) but to try the spirits whither they be of God, is a needful duty:
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they that are so tried, haue no wrong done them, neither can complaine, if their charter bee demanded, I meane the power of teaching, and the power of godlinesse.
they that Are so tried, have no wrong done them, neither can complain, if their charter be demanded, I mean the power of teaching, and the power of godliness.
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These workes admit no appeale, though they be no miraculous works, (as the Angels here) yet they are demonstrations.
These works admit no appeal, though they be no miraculous works, (as the Angels Here) yet they Are demonstrations.
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In the 11. of Matthew, Iohn Baptist sends his disciples to Christ in policie to resolue them of the truth of his mediatorship:
In the 11. of Matthew, John Baptist sends his Disciples to christ in policy to resolve them of the truth of his mediatorship:
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our Sauiour (when they had done their errand) doth not scorne them, or disdaine to giue account of his calling.
our Saviour (when they had done their errand) does not scorn them, or disdain to give account of his calling.
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But what manner of euidence giueth hee? Goe (saith he) tell Iohn, what yee haue heard and seene, The blinde see, the lame goe, the poore receiue the Gospell. q. d.
But what manner of evidence gives he? Go (Says he) tell John, what ye have herd and seen, The blind see, the lame go, the poor receive the Gospel. q. worser.
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If these workes will not euince what I am, take mee not for him that I goe for.
If these works will not evince what I am, take me not for him that I go for.
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So he tels the Pharisies, If I gaue witnesse onely to my selfe, I could not claime credit thereto:
So he tells the Pharisees, If I gave witness only to my self, I could not claim credit thereto:
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but the workes I doe, they beare witnesse of me, and further I desire not to be embraced.
but the works I do, they bear witness of me, and further I desire not to be embraced.
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So Paul tels the Corinths, ye are my Epistle written in your hearts, &c. q. d. The spirit of God coworking with my Ministerie, to the begetting of faith, a new heart and life in you, hath sealed also this truth vnto you, That I am a true Apostle of Christ, against all gainesayers.
So Paul tells the Corinths, you Are my Epistle written in your hearts, etc. q. worser. The Spirit of God coworking with my Ministry, to the begetting of faith, a new heart and life in you, hath sealed also this truth unto you, That I am a true Apostle of christ, against all gainsayers.
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And it is the dutie of all Gods Ministers to adde this commendation and allowance vnto the outward calling of the Church, their letters commendatorie I meane and licenses.
And it is the duty of all God's Ministers to add this commendation and allowance unto the outward calling of the Church, their letters commendatory I mean and licenses.
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And if hereupon wee may bee receiued, let vs not complaine:
And if hereupon we may be received, let us not complain:
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as for them who vpon this testimony from God, will not admit vs, either our persons, as factious Separatists;
as for them who upon this testimony from God, will not admit us, either our Persons, as factious Separatists;
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or the power of our Ministerie, as all vnbeleeuers and vngodly ones, woe be vnto them,
or the power of our Ministry, as all unbelievers and ungodly ones, woe be unto them,
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for in not receiuing vs, they despise him that sent vs. As for their censures, we may appeale from them with our Sauiour;
for in not receiving us, they despise him that sent us As for their censures, we may appeal from them with our Saviour;
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saying, I receiue not praise or dispraise of men, I haue another Iudge:
saying, I receive not praise or dispraise of men, I have Another Judge:
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And with Paul, It is a slight thing with me to be iudged of such, I passe not for your iudgement.
And with Paul, It is a slight thing with me to be judged of such, I pass not for your judgement.
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And secondly let all priuat persons, that receiue the message of God by the Minister, know their dutie also, which is to declare what they bee by the good actions of their liues, rather then by their talke,
And secondly let all private Persons, that receive the message of God by the Minister, know their duty also, which is to declare what they be by the good actions of their lives, rather then by their talk,
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and to bee examples to other in their conuersation, and not in their communication onely.
and to be Examples to other in their Conversation, and not in their communication only.
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So our Sauiour taught when he came to giue his life for vs here on earth:
So our Saviour taught when he Come to give his life for us Here on earth:
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If ye abide in me, and my word in you, then are ye my very disciples indeed.
If you abide in me, and my word in you, then Are you my very Disciples indeed.
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Agreeable hereunto are his words in another place, Not euery one that saith Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdome of heauen,
Agreeable hereunto Are his words in Another place, Not every one that Says Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom of heaven,
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but he that doth the will of my father which is in heauen.
but he that does the will of my father which is in heaven.
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Neither let any man desire to bee taken for better then he is, but submit himselfe to this touchstone which will bewray what mettall he is made of:
Neither let any man desire to be taken for better then he is, but submit himself to this touchstone which will bewray what mettle he is made of:
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and for as much as the inward duties of faith and pietie are vnknowne to others, let the workes of each mans calling say for him what he is, let a good magistrate be content to lose the credit of his profession,
and for as much as the inward duties of faith and piety Are unknown to Others, let the works of each men calling say for him what he is, let a good magistrate be content to loose the credit of his profession,
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if he cannot maintaine it by vprightnes, courage in punishing offenders, & defending the innocent, being free from couetousnes, parcialitie, or iniustice.
if he cannot maintain it by uprightness, courage in punishing offenders, & defending the innocent, being free from covetousness, partiality, or injustice.
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Let the husbandman approue his religion, by walking as a man of vnderstanding before his wife,
Let the husbandman approve his Religion, by walking as a man of understanding before his wife,
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and she hers, by submission in the Lord, and reuerence towards him: and so the other parts of the familie in their seuerall places.
and she hers, by submission in the Lord, and Reverence towards him: and so the other parts of the family in their several places.
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And otherwise, let them hold their peace as guiltie persons.
And otherwise, let them hold their peace as guilty Persons.
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Thirdly, this doctrine is to settle the best Christians to bee so still, notwithstanding the taunts and mockes of the vngodly, who bayte them with the names of hypocrites,
Thirdly, this Doctrine is to settle the best Christians to be so still, notwithstanding the taunts and mocks of the ungodly, who bait them with the names of Hypocrites,
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but are dead, and who speake well, but haue not hearts to doe thereafter, and as for such as reproach and scorne them who honour their profession with a life answerable, their iudgement sleepeth not.
but Are dead, and who speak well, but have not hearts to do thereafter, and as for such as reproach and scorn them who honour their profession with a life answerable, their judgement Sleepeth not.
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It appeareth by that which is said here, that as the Angell willed Manoah to doe, euen so he did:
It appears by that which is said Here, that as the Angel willed Manoah to do, even so he did:
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I meane, offer a burnt offering vnto the Lord.
I mean, offer a burned offering unto the Lord.
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Now where it is obiected that it was not lawfull for him to offer in any place,
Now where it is objected that it was not lawful for him to offer in any place,
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but at Ierusalem, and therefore that it was not lawfull for him to offer where the Angell met him;
but At Ierusalem, and Therefore that it was not lawful for him to offer where the Angel met him;
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I answere, that it was lawfull to offer in other places while the Arke was carried about,
I answer, that it was lawful to offer in other places while the Ark was carried about,
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and was staied in no certaine place: but after the building of the temple at Ierusalem, then indeed that law tooke effect,
and was stayed in no certain place: but After the building of the temple At Ierusalem, then indeed that law took Effect,
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and it was not lawfull to sacrifice elsewhere, but all high places were then to be taken away.
and it was not lawful to sacrifice elsewhere, but all high places were then to be taken away.
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And this I say, supposing the action to be ordinarie;
And this I say, supposing the actium to be ordinary;
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but indeed this of Manoah had bin warrantable at any time, as being grounded vpon diuine warrant, commanding him so to doe. but indeed this of Manoah had been warrantable At any time, as being grounded upon divine warrant, commanding him so to do.
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And whereas it is againe obiected, that Manoah not being of the tribe of Leui, but of Dan, ought not to offer sacrifice,
And whereas it is again objected, that Manoah not being of the tribe of Levi, but of Dan, ought not to offer sacrifice,
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neither was that according to the law that hee did:
neither was that according to the law that he did:
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it is answered, that hee gaue the flesh and the other things to the Angell, whom he tooke to bee a Prophet, that hee might offer them,
it is answered, that he gave the Flesh and the other things to the Angel, whom he took to be a Prophet, that he might offer them,
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for the Prophets had an extraordinary calling, that though they were not of the house of Aaron, yet it was lawfull for them to sacrifice, as Elia and Elisha did:
for the prophets had an extraordinary calling, that though they were not of the house of Aaron, yet it was lawful for them to sacrifice, as Elia and Elisha did:
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for when the Priests corrupted the pure worship of God, the Lord stirred vp the Prophets to restore it againe.
for when the Priests corrupted the pure worship of God, the Lord stirred up the prophets to restore it again.
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But this was no Prophet, ye will say; I answere, no hee was not, but more then a Prophet:
But this was no Prophet, you will say; I answer, no he was not, but more then a Prophet:
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and therefore the flesh and the other offering being laide on the rocke, the Angell did wonderfully;
and Therefore the Flesh and the other offering being laid on the rock, the Angel did wonderfully;
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hee raised fire out of the rocke, and consumed the sacrifice. And the same we haue heard to haue been done in Gedeons sacrifice before:
he raised fire out of the rock, and consumed the sacrifice. And the same we have herd to have been done in Gedeons sacrifice before:
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for although it bee not expressely said here, that fire was brought out of the rocke as there;
for although it be not expressly said Here, that fire was brought out of the rock as there;
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yet seeing there is no mention of any fire brought by Manoah, and yet that the Angell is said to haue departed in the flame, it is most likely that fire was stricken out of the stone:
yet seeing there is no mention of any fire brought by Manoah, and yet that the Angel is said to have departed in the flame, it is most likely that fire was stricken out of the stone:
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the Angell ascended into heauen, as though he would vse the flame insteade of a chariot,
the Angel ascended into heaven, as though he would use the flame instead of a chariot,
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and he dissolued the body which he tooke on him, and went away in the fire, which was a great wonder to them,
and he dissolved the body which he took on him, and went away in the fire, which was a great wonder to them,
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for Monoah and his wife were stricken with a great feare, when they saw that he was an Angell of God:
for Monoah and his wife were stricken with a great Fear, when they saw that he was an Angel of God:
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and after that, he appeared no more to them.
and After that, he appeared no more to them.
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In that Manoah did as the Angell willed him, turning that which hee would haue set before the man of God for meate, into a sacrifice;
In that Manoah did as the Angel willed him, turning that which he would have Set before the man of God for meat, into a sacrifice;
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it teacheth how fit and ready we should be, to be moued and ledde by good instruction to any duty that wee know not, neither thought of before:
it Teaches how fit and ready we should be, to be moved and led by good instruction to any duty that we know not, neither Thought of before:
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meekely receiuing the words of exhortation without resistance or vnwillingnesse. This minde was in the Thessalonians, to whom Paul writeth thus:
meekly receiving the words of exhortation without resistance or unwillingness. This mind was in the Thessalonians, to whom Paul Writeth thus:
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We are perswaded of you in the Lord, that both yee doe already, and will doe still the things that wee commande you, meaning, that they resolued with themselues, to make the doctrine of the Apostles the rule of their life.
We Are persuaded of you in the Lord, that both ye do already, and will do still the things that we command you, meaning, that they resolved with themselves, to make the Doctrine of the Apostles the Rule of their life.
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Thus should all Christians bee affected, like the paterne that Paul giues the widowes, that they should diligently be giuen not onely to the particular duties of compassion, Rom. 12. but to euery good worke.
Thus should all Christians be affected, like the pattern that Paul gives the Widows, that they should diligently be given not only to the particular duties of compassion, Rom. 12. but to every good work.
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This commendeth the grace of God highly in all such as are thus prepared to serue God in euery part of their life, that as they shall see what the good and acceptable will of God is toward them,
This commends the grace of God highly in all such as Are thus prepared to serve God in every part of their life, that as they shall see what the good and acceptable will of God is towards them,
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so they are ready still to new duties.
so they Are ready still to new duties.
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And so it doth much checke and accuse them, who are slow and backward to any good thing that shall be required of them,
And so it does much check and accuse them, who Are slow and backward to any good thing that shall be required of them,
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and readily yeelded to by their brethren:
and readily yielded to by their brothers:
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they would be counted with the forwardest, but yet in duties that like them not, they will be reasoning against them,
they would be counted with the forwardest, but yet in duties that like them not, they will be reasoning against them,
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though in some other they shew themselues commendable.
though in Some other they show themselves commendable.
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And yet for all that which I say, let it be clearely seene, that there is enough to binde their consciences, to that whereto they should yeeld,
And yet for all that which I say, let it be clearly seen, that there is enough to bind their Consciences, to that whereto they should yield,
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lest they be lead by company, will, or fancy:
lest they be led by company, will, or fancy:
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and there is cause of this readinesse and alacritie in receiuing the word by the people,
and there is cause of this readiness and alacrity in receiving the word by the people,
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if they consider that the Minister himselfe is tied to the like dutie in vttering it, according to that charge of Peter, feede the flocke of God with a ready minde, not of constraint:
if they Consider that the Minister himself is tied to the like duty in uttering it, according to that charge of Peter, feed the flock of God with a ready mind, not of constraint:
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and the Apostle Paul confirmes it, There is necessitie imposed vpon me, and wo be to me if I preach not, &c. If then I doe this necessarie worke willingly, it is thankworthie:
and the Apostle Paul confirms it, There is necessity imposed upon me, and woe be to me if I preach not, etc. If then I do this necessary work willingly, it is thankworthy:
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How shall this bee, if the people hold off and pleade libertie to take and refuse what they please? Therefore Cornelius, Acts 10. professeth himselfe and his, ready to heare whatsoeuer Peter should say from God to him.
How shall this be, if the people hold off and plead liberty to take and refuse what they please? Therefore Cornelius, Acts 10. Professes himself and his, ready to hear whatsoever Peter should say from God to him.
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And when he saith [ whatsoeuer ] he meaneth, whether reproofe, or commandement, as well as comfort and instruction.
And when he Says [ whatsoever ] he means, whither reproof, or Commandment, as well as Comfort and instruction.
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This she weth, that not all that doe some duties, doe them readily; but either for finister respects or by halues:
This she weth, that not all that do Some duties, do them readily; but either for finister respects or by halves:
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as he in the Gospell? who was bidden goe into the vineyard, answered, hee would, but went not:
as he in the Gospel? who was bidden go into the vineyard, answered, he would, but went not:
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so, many heare zealously, but neuer weighing the worke of God, nor forecasting the difficulties, repent them of their forwardnesse.
so, many hear zealously, but never weighing the work of God, nor forecasting the difficulties, Repent them of their forwardness.
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Others readily yeeld to the truth in their minds as sound and good, but their hearts come slowly forward, they delight not therein,
Others readily yield to the truth in their minds as found and good, but their hearts come slowly forward, they delight not therein,
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nor approue it, as liking that it should gouerne them.
nor approve it, as liking that it should govern them.
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Againe, some things which the word requires we yeeld to, (for the outward action especially) yea and stand stiffely in the defence of it,
Again, Some things which the word requires we yield to, (for the outward actium especially) yea and stand stiffly in the defence of it,
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as Iudas did for the relieuing the poore, because (in a diuers respect) our desire concurreth with Gods commandement,
as Iudas did for the relieving the poor, Because (in a diverse respect) our desire concurreth with God's Commandment,
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euen corruptly peruerting the end and vse of a good duty to our own benefit, which ought onely tend to Gods glorie.
even corruptly perverting the end and use of a good duty to our own benefit, which ought only tend to God's glory.
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But here we doe not obey readily, because the manner of obeying, which is for conscience sake, displeaseth vs:
But Here we do not obey readily, Because the manner of obeying, which is for conscience sake, displeaseth us:
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as the artificer liketh it well, that God calleth for diligence in his calling, for his coueteous minds sake;
as the Artificer liketh it well, that God calls for diligence in his calling, for his covetous minds sake;
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but to be occupied therein for the seruing of Gods prouidence, the auoyding of noysome lusts and temptations, the practise of his faith and patience, thankfulnes & contentment, he hath no readines thereto:
but to be occupied therein for the serving of God's providence, the avoiding of noisome Lustiest and temptations, the practice of his faith and patience, thankfulness & contentment, he hath no readiness thereto:
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yea this awkenesse is in the best, that they like any dutie should bee vrged which others are tardie in, and themselues prone vnto;
yea this awkenesse is in the best, that they like any duty should be urged which Others Are tardy in, and themselves prove unto;
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but to be drawn any further, and to suffer exhortation and reproofe for their blemishes and errors, that is vnwelcome.
but to be drawn any further, and to suffer exhortation and reproof for their blemishes and errors, that is unwelcome.
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So that readines and teachablenes humbly to giue place, and curbe our contradicting and rebellious nature, where God hath manifested his will vpon good ground, is a rare gift of the spirit,
So that readiness and teachablenes humbly to give place, and curb our contradicting and rebellious nature, where God hath manifested his will upon good ground, is a rare gift of the Spirit,
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and attendeth onely vpon them, who with Dauid haue a respect to all Gods commandements. Excellent is that speech of Dauid, O Lord thou saidst, Seeke my face;
and attends only upon them, who with David have a respect to all God's Commandments. Excellent is that speech of David, Oh Lord thou Said, Seek my face;
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and I answered, Lord I will seeke thy face.
and I answered, Lord I will seek thy face.
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and so it would be with vs, if we should haue the like occasions offred vs:
and so it would be with us, if we should have the like occasions offered us:
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Euen as the waxe applied to the seale, receiues the impression, and the holy instruments of musicke in the Temple sounded according to the skilfull blowing or fingering of Asaph and his brethren,
Eve as the wax applied to the seal, receives the impression, and the holy Instruments of music in the Temple sounded according to the skilful blowing or fingering of Asaph and his brothers,
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so pliant and tunable should our hearts be to the voice of God, and make such harmony in his eares,
so pliant and tunable should our hearts be to the voice of God, and make such harmony in his ears,
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as he himselfe hath made inwardly in them:
as he himself hath made inwardly in them:
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as the seruant mentioned in the Gospell, whose obedience in going, comming, and dooing, seemed to be so prompt,
as the servant mentioned in the Gospel, whose Obedience in going, coming, and doing, seemed to be so prompt,
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as if it were the eccho of his Masters voyce.
as if it were the echo of his Masters voice.
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And such as haue attained any measure herein, let them looke to this one thing, that they be constant in so doing,
And such as have attained any measure herein, let them look to this one thing, that they be constant in so doing,
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lest (beside the expectation) the diuell in time by inward or outward discouragings or allurings, quite alter their temper,
lest (beside the expectation) the Devil in time by inward or outward discouragings or allurings, quite altar their temper,
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and make them first to heare without delight, remissely and coldly, and in time with dislike and resistance, as wofull experience witnesseth.
and make them First to hear without delight, remissly and coldly, and in time with dislike and resistance, as woeful experience Witnesseth.
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Touching the particular kinde of Manoahs readinesse to turne the meate into sacrifice, see more in the peoples giuing to Gedeon the earings of their pray, which poynt is diuers from the former.
Touching the particular kind of Manoahs readiness to turn the meat into sacrifice, see more in the peoples giving to Gideon the earings of their prey, which point is diverse from the former.
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Further this consuming of the sacrifice with fire by the Angell procured in such a wonderfull manner,
Further this consuming of the sacrifice with fire by the Angel procured in such a wonderful manner,
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as it could bee no other then the worke of God, this, I say, was done for the confirming of Manoah and his wife:
as it could be no other then the work of God, this, I say, was done for the confirming of Manoah and his wife:
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the which also was granted to Gedeon in the like case, and at the prayers of Elia, he did giue the like signe for the confirming of the people, that Iehoua the God of Elia, was the true God,
the which also was granted to Gideon in the like case, and At the Prayers of Elia, he did give the like Signen for the confirming of the people, that Iehoua the God of Elia, was the true God,
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and Baal an idoll, and his priests deceiuers of them.
and Baal an idol, and his Priests deceivers of them.
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By all which and many more such, the Lord testifieth, how willing he is, that his poore seruants should be free from doubtings and feare, which doe much distract and disquiet them.
By all which and many more such, the Lord Testifieth, how willing he is, that his poor Servants should be free from doubtings and Fear, which do much distract and disquiet them.
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For though he allow them not to looke for, or depend vpon signes now, as in times past,
For though he allow them not to look for, or depend upon Signs now, as in times past,
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yet a most sure rule he hath giuen vs in his word to goe by, to the which he sendeth vs, saying;
yet a most sure Rule he hath given us in his word to go by, to the which he sends us, saying;
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Search the Scriptures, for they beare record of me, and shew, what my will is toward you.
Search the Scriptures, for they bear record of me, and show, what my will is towards you.
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And whereas it will be obiected to me that all cannot vnderstand the scriptures, and therefore that may be farre enough off from resolution in doubtfull cases:
And whereas it will be objected to me that all cannot understand the Scriptures, and Therefore that may be Far enough off from resolution in doubtful cases:
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I answere, the Lord hath taken order, (if hee were obeyed therein) that throughout his Church there should bee preachers to reueale his minde to the hearers,
I answer, the Lord hath taken order, (if he were obeyed therein) that throughout his Church there should be Preachers to reveal his mind to the hearers,
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and to haue their abode, and liue with the people, to the end they may helpe to resolue their doubts,
and to have their Abided, and live with the people, to the end they may help to resolve their doubts,
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as they shall arise daily in them, and so helpe to stablish their faith, and set them forward to the kingdome of glorie, all which the poore people haue neede of.
as they shall arise daily in them, and so help to establish their faith, and Set them forward to the Kingdom of glory, all which the poor people have need of.
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And if Gods matters were regarded of men but as their owne be, there would be such care to furnish all places, by them whom it concerneth, with fit and meete teachers (choyce being made alwaies of the best first,
And if God's matters were regarded of men but as their own be, there would be such care to furnish all places, by them whom it concerns, with fit and meet Teachers (choice being made always of the best First,
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and they sought after) that both the rest of them who are students in Diuinitie might be well incouraged to follow their studie,
and they sought After) that both the rest of them who Are Students in Divinity might be well encouraged to follow their study,
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and best examples, and the people well prouided for thereby, and so might grow to resolue themselues in many of their doubts,
and best Examples, and the people well provided for thereby, and so might grow to resolve themselves in many of their doubts,
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and be helped by their teachers in the rest, so as they might liue comfortably, which a few attaine to of many,
and be helped by their Teachers in the rest, so as they might live comfortably, which a few attain to of many,
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and then it may be seene also, what other people goe without of their due, by wanting such teachers,
and then it may be seen also, what other people go without of their endue, by wanting such Teachers,
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and they who are causes of it, may repent, which would bring great ioy into our streetes.
and they who Are Causes of it, may Repent, which would bring great joy into our streets.
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It is said further here, that after this was done, the Angell did yet wonderfully in another thing:
It is said further Here, that After this was done, the Angel did yet wonderfully in Another thing:
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to wit, that when the flame ascended from the altar toward heauen, he ascended in it, Manoah and his wife beholding the same, that so they might know what he was who appeared to them,
to wit, that when the flame ascended from the altar towards heaven, he ascended in it, Manoah and his wife beholding the same, that so they might know what he was who appeared to them,
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euen the Angell of God, whom they tooke to be some man of God, or prophet.
even the Angel of God, whom they took to be Some man of God, or Prophet.
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Thus they were better confirmed about that which was said to them concerning the childe.
Thus they were better confirmed about that which was said to them Concerning the child.
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This, as the former verse, confirmeth vs in that we learned there, namely, what a care the Lord hath to ease our infirmities, and to relieue vs therein:
This, as the former verse, confirmeth us in that we learned there, namely, what a care the Lord hath to ease our infirmities, and to relieve us therein:
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which being beleeued of vs, is no small refreshing and incouragement to vs. But of this poynt hath been already spoken much in the historie of Gedeon.
which being believed of us, is no small refreshing and encouragement to us But of this point hath been already spoken much in the history of Gideon.
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Also it is said here, that Manoah and his wife, when they beheld this, and knew,
Also it is said Here, that Manoah and his wife, when they beheld this, and knew,
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as it followeth in the next verse, that he was an Angell of God, they (I say) fell on their faces to the earth for feare,
as it follows in the next verse, that he was an Angel of God, they (I say) fell on their faces to the earth for Fear,
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as appeareth by his words to his wife afterward.
as appears by his words to his wife afterwards.
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For we may not be ignorant of this, that in those times the people were afraid at the sight of an Angell,
For we may not be ignorant of this, that in those times the people were afraid At the sighed of an Angel,
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or in beholding any signes of Gods presence, as in Exod. 19. we reade, and Iudg. 6. so I say, it was with them,
or in beholding any Signs of God's presence, as in Exod 19. we read, and Judges 6. so I say, it was with them,
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the reason is, first our inherent sinne, and the inborne corruption that is in vs:
the reason is, First our inherent sin, and the inborn corruption that is in us:
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secondly, the accusation of our consciences, which tell vs what wee are in, and of our selues:
secondly, the accusation of our Consciences, which tell us what we Are in, and of our selves:
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to wit, most vile, rebellious, and disobedient;
to wit, most vile, rebellious, and disobedient;
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the which ought to humble vs, when God by such or other meanes, doth as it were, shew vs our face in a glasse, that through our sin we be afraid, whereas we should reioyce.
the which ought to humble us, when God by such or other means, does as it were, show us our face in a glass, that through our since we be afraid, whereas we should rejoice.
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In that they did shew reuerence in such cases, it was their duty so to doe:
In that they did show Reverence in such cases, it was their duty so to do:
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and we owe the same, in respect of Gods speciall presence in the congregation.
and we owe the same, in respect of God's special presence in the congregation.
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But as we see it was with them, that in doing a good thing they passed measure in their feare,
But as we see it was with them, that in doing a good thing they passed measure in their Fear,
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and it was excessiue in them:
and it was excessive in them:
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so wee may beholde thereby, how hard a thing it is to auoyde corruption in our best actions.
so we may behold thereby, how hard a thing it is to avoid corruption in our best actions.
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But as they went too farre in one extremitie, that they were too much afraid,
But as they went too Far in one extremity, that they were too much afraid,
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so wee goe further in the contrary, for that wee come short, and doe not feare the presence of God at all,
so we go further in the contrary, for that we come short, and do not Fear the presence of God At all,
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when we come before him in speciall manner, or very little.
when we come before him in special manner, or very little.
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So that the reuerend behauiour of the Fathers toward God, will be an accusation of vs for the contrary,
So that the reverend behaviour of the Father's towards God, will be an accusation of us for the contrary,
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when yet we ought to carry our selues reuerently in all places.
when yet we ought to carry our selves reverently in all places.
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Let the reader looke backe into the 6. chapter and 22. verse, where this argument is largely handled.
Let the reader look back into the 6. chapter and 22. verse, where this argument is largely handled.
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In that it is said in this verse, that the Angell hauing done that which he came for to them, departed,
In that it is said in this verse, that the Angel having done that which he Come for to them, departed,
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and was no more seene of them, it teacheth vs the same, to wit, that when we haue met together before the Lord to serue him,
and was no more seen of them, it Teaches us the same, to wit, that when we have met together before the Lord to serve him,
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as for example, in the publike vse of prayer, word, and Sacraments, and haue religiously ended these duties;
as for Exampl, in the public use of prayer, word, and Sacraments, and have religiously ended these duties;
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then wee should depart, euery one to his place, considering how many and great inconueniencies doe follow idle and needlesse tarrying behinde, and loyterings:
then we should depart, every one to his place, considering how many and great inconveniences do follow idle and needless tarrying behind, and loiterings:
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whereby we doe not onely forget such good instructions as we haue heard (whereas while they be fresh in our remembrance, we might in our returning, either meditate on them,
whereby we do not only forget such good instructions as we have herd (whereas while they be fresh in our remembrance, we might in our returning, either meditate on them,
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or reuiue the memory of them by good company, but also fall to drinking, playing, prating,
or revive the memory of them by good company, but also fallen to drinking, playing, prating,
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and such like behauiour, as whereby wee doe much more hurt to our selues and others,
and such like behaviour, as whereby we do much more hurt to our selves and Others,
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then we got good by our hearing. The diuell hath more strings to his bow then one:
then we god good by our hearing. The Devil hath more strings to his bow then one:
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and therefore if he cannot draw men to neglect the meanes altogether, hee will busie their heads with wandring,
and Therefore if he cannot draw men to neglect the means altogether, he will busy their Heads with wandering,
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or oppresse their bodies with sleepe:
or oppress their bodies with sleep:
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but where neither of these preuaile, yet sometimes he windeth in with thē so by other deludings of them, that hee depriueth them of all fruite which they seemed to haue got,
but where neither of these prevail, yet sometime he windeth in with them so by other deludings of them, that he depriveth them of all fruit which they seemed to have god,
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and that as easilie as they may be brought asleepe:
and that as Easily as they may be brought asleep:
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and not least of all, by occasioning forgetfulnesse of that they heare, by needlesse company afterward, or some other improuidence.
and not least of all, by occasioning forgetfulness of that they hear, by needless company afterwards, or Some other improvidence.
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And while men are yet hot and glowing through the power of the word, hee doth cast cold water vpon their affections,
And while men Are yet hight and glowing through the power of the word, he does cast cold water upon their affections,
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and quencheth the spirit, which had kindled good desires in them before.
and quenches the Spirit, which had kindled good Desires in them before.
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And yet few are so wise as to suspect the danger, but thinke themselues safe enough,
And yet few Are so wise as to suspect the danger, but think themselves safe enough,
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and well fenced from the diuell, they hauing so lately been taken vp in holy duties,
and well fenced from the Devil, they having so lately been taken up in holy duties,
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as in hearing and prayer, and so are easily beguiled by him, that doggeth them, though inuisibly, from the Church, as well as to the Church, and in it.
as in hearing and prayer, and so Are Easily beguiled by him, that doggeth them, though invisibly, from the Church, as well as to the Church, and in it.
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And this I speake not onely of the common abuse of the Sabbath, (which of Christians ought to be abhorred) but euen of other meetings occasioned besides, and not auoided.
And this I speak not only of the Common abuse of the Sabbath, (which of Christians ought to be abhorred) but even of other meetings occasioned beside, and not avoided.
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But let this be well considered after their publike hearing, besides the shunning of vnseasonable companies, that although I forbid not men to returne to their lawfull callings and affaires after hearing, whereunto the word fitteth them much better (and they are no enemies to the fruite which they haue gained in publique) yet I say thus much:
But let this be well considered After their public hearing, beside the shunning of unseasonable companies, that although I forbid not men to return to their lawful callings and affairs After hearing, whereunto the word fits them much better (and they Are no enemies to the fruit which they have gained in public) yet I say thus much:
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first, that there ought to bee some respite betweene the one and other (if it may bee) so much as may serue to draw the minde and affections together,
First, that there ought to be Some respite between the one and other (if it may be) so much as may serve to draw the mind and affections together,
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and settle some reuerence vpon them, that they rush not forward loosely to matters of another nature,
and settle Some Reverence upon them, that they rush not forward loosely to matters of Another nature,
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as if with the foole in Iames they had forgot the hew whereof they saw themselues to be in the glasse of the word.
as if with the fool in James they had forgotten the hew whereof they saw themselves to be in the glass of the word.
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Secondly, that if it cannot be that they separate themselues to the reuiewing of the things they haue heard, Prou. 18. but it must needs bee that they haue to doe with others,
Secondly, that if it cannot be that they separate themselves to the reviewing of the things they have herd, Prou. 18. but it must needs be that they have to do with Others,
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as in markets and faires (where yet Sermons are vsuall heard by all sorts) or the like occasions:
as in Markets and fairs (where yet Sermons Are usual herd by all sorts) or the like occasions:
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then let men watch more specially to their hearts and tongues, that neither they breake measure,
then let men watch more specially to their hearts and tongues, that neither they break measure,
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If God (said she) would haue killed vs, he would not haue receiued our sacrifice. But he hath receiued it.
If God (said she) would have killed us, he would not have received our sacrifice. But he hath received it.
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nor forget the right manner and end of their companying together, but rather take occasion to season others with such things as they lateliest heard,
nor forget the right manner and end of their companying together, but rather take occasion to season Others with such things as they lateliest herd,
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then to driue out one nayle with another (to vse the phrase of Ecclesiastes) and lose all abroad which they should haue carried home for the prouision of their familie.
then to driven out one nail with Another (to use the phrase of Ecclesiastes) and loose all abroad which they should have carried home for the provision of their family.
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But alas, as for the common sort whereunto shall I liken them? They are like to foolish market men, who hauing stored their purses with money,
But alas, as for the Common sort whereunto shall I liken them? They Are like to foolish market men, who having stored their purses with money,
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and their sacks with necessaries, steppe into some lewde house or other, where they finde such companions,
and their sacks with necessaries, step into Some lewd house or other, where they find such Sodales,
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as either by gaming, or drunkennesse, or iugling, picke that money out of their purses,
as either by gaming, or Drunkenness, or juggling, pick that money out of their purses,
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and their commodities which they had bought, so that they send them home farre more bare and empty then they came forth.
and their commodities which they had bought, so that they send them home Far more bore and empty then they Come forth.
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This dealing is bad enough at a market, but worse at a Sermon, or vpon the occasion of religious actions:
This dealing is bad enough At a market, but Worse At a Sermon, or upon the occasion of religious actions:
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worse, I say, because the former commonly falls out against a mans will: but the latter wrong, men offer to themselues voluntarily.
Worse, I say, Because the former commonly falls out against a men will: but the latter wrong, men offer to themselves voluntarily.
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It is not to be wondered at that there are many such;
It is not to be wondered At that there Are many such;
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for as they whom our Sauiour whipt out of the Temple, because they made the house of prayer a den of theeues, came not thither to serue God, but themselues:
for as they whom our Saviour whipped out of the Temple, Because they made the house of prayer a den of thieves, Come not thither to serve God, but themselves:
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so now many come to the congregation, onely to meete their copesmates, with whom they are to deale, contract, buy and sell, and the like:
so now many come to the congregation, only to meet their copesmates, with whom they Are to deal, contract, buy and fell, and the like:
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the Temple is their place to them where they appoint to concurre: their market begins not for the most part, while Gods is done.
the Temple is their place to them where they appoint to concur: their market begins not for the most part, while God's is done.
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This point is needfull to be enforced daily, where such meetings are.
This point is needful to be Enforced daily, where such meetings Are.
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How much more then, are the loose and vnaduised gaddings from our owne houses wantonly and wailily without any good end,
How much more then, Are the lose and unadvised gaddings from our own houses wantonly and wailily without any good end,
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how much more I say, are they full of danger? For of wilfull goings forth to euill ends and purposes (as in youth and masterlesse persons is to bee seene) I neede not speake, all doe know how odious they are,
how much more I say, Are they full of danger? For of wilful goings forth to evil ends and Purposes (as in youth and masterless Persons is to be seen) I need not speak, all do know how odious they Are,
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and what mischiefe they bring with them: the most are easilie deceiued about the other.
and what mischief they bring with them: the most Are Easily deceived about the other.
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Dinah Iacobs daughter, who went to see the maydes of the countrey, may bee an example to all such. Dinah Iacobs daughter, who went to see the maids of the country, may be an Exampl to all such.
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It were meeter for Christians, to learne of Dauid in this behalfe, what to answere:
It were meeter for Christians, to Learn of David in this behalf, what to answer:
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when he was of his enuious brother Eliab asked what hee made there, (his father hauing sent him thither,
when he was of his envious brother Eliab asked what he made there, (his father having sent him thither,
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namely into the campe) he answered him, is there not a cause? As if he should haue saide, haue I not cause to be here? then I might indeed be iustly found fault with.
namely into the camp) he answered him, is there not a cause? As if he should have said, have I not cause to be Here? then I might indeed be justly found fault with.
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So let all aduised persons see cause of their being abroad, and that they are where they may defend their being, to the peace of their conscience.
So let all advised Persons see cause of their being abroad, and that they Are where they may defend their being, to the peace of their conscience.
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The most mischiefes that are now, or haue been, haue come by mens leauing of their calling,
The most mischiefs that Are now, or have been, have come by men's leaving of their calling,
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and going into company without cause, or hauing cause, by not returning in due time.
and going into company without cause, or having cause, by not returning in due time.
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But of this by the way, more shall be said of it in his proper place.
But of this by the Way, more shall be said of it in his proper place.
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And this be said of the signe, and that which went before it:
And this be said of the Signen, and that which went before it:
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now is added to the former in these three verses an other thing, and that is a new trouble which befell Manoah and his wife, which was this;
now is added to the former in these three Verses an other thing, and that is a new trouble which befell Manoah and his wife, which was this;
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that because they had seene an Angell of God, therefore he concludeth, they should certainely dye.
that Because they had seen an Angel of God, Therefore he Concludeth, they should Certainly die.
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To whom his wife answered (as more strong in faith, and confident then he) wee shall not dye,
To whom his wife answered (as more strong in faith, and confident then he) we shall not die,
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and sheweth her reasons, as followeth to bee considered.
and shows her Reasons, as follows to be considered.
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Thus, as I noted in the story of Gedeon, wee see how a new trouble arose to the good man,
Thus, as I noted in the story of Gideon, we see how a new trouble arose to the good man,
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and so doth daily to Gods seruants, marueiled at by them no doubt, but in great fauour brought vpon them by the Lord,
and so does daily to God's Servants, marveled At by them no doubt, but in great favour brought upon them by the Lord,
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and seene of them also that will trie it out, and receiue it meekely. But of this in the storie now cited.
and seen of them also that will try it out, and receive it meekly. But of this in the story now cited.
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The trouble that oppressed Manoah, and that caused him to breake out into these words (we shall surely dye) was,
The trouble that oppressed Manoah, and that caused him to break out into these words (we shall surely die) was,
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for that they had seene the Lord.
for that they had seen the Lord.
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And by this we see what Angell it was, that was so called in the 21. verse? Euen the eternall word, whom here he calleth God,
And by this we see what Angel it was, that was so called in the 21. verse? Even the Eternal word, whom Here he calls God,
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and in the next verse is of his wife called Iehoua, who sometime put on the shape of a man,
and in the next verse is of his wife called Iehoua, who sometime put on the shape of a man,
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and appeared to men, as also Angels did.
and appeared to men, as also Angels did.
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And it is cleare in the stories of the scripture, that after good men had seene God thus,
And it is clear in the stories of the scripture, that After good men had seen God thus,
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or an Angell, they were exceedingly terrified, and out of heart, and looked for no other then present death:
or an Angel, they were exceedingly terrified, and out of heart, and looked for no other then present death:
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for they knew what God had said to Moses, that a man should not see him, and liue:
for they knew what God had said to Moses, that a man should not see him, and live:
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but they misunderstoode the words when they tooke them to be meant of his appearing in a bodily shape,
but they misunderstood the words when they took them to be meant of his appearing in a bodily shape,
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And how knew she that it was accepted of God? I say, seeing he it was that bad her offer it,
And how knew she that it was accepted of God? I say, seeing he it was that bade her offer it,
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for many had often seene him so, and yet liued after: as both Gedeon did, and this Manoah and his wife, with others.
for many had often seen him so, and yet lived After: as both Gideon did, and this Manoah and his wife, with Others.
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The reason of this their feare, reade before in verse 20. The thing I note here, is this:
The reason of this their Fear, read before in verse 20. The thing I note Here, is this:
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what great weaknesses oppresse Gods seruants oft times, as wee see heere they did Manoah, of which kinde is deadly feare, doubting, and distraction.
what great Weaknesses oppress God's Servants oft times, as we see Here they did Manoah, of which kind is deadly Fear, doubting, and distraction.
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And who can say, euen of the seruants of God, that they haue not been wound and wrapped in with such sore disquietnes either in some sore affliction,
And who can say, even of the Servants of God, that they have not been wound and wrapped in with such soar disquietness either in Some soar affliction,
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while they haue thought of the vttermost that might come to them by it, or when in some sudden and deep passion, they haue feared some grieuous calamitie to bee comming toward them? In so much,
while they have Thought of the uttermost that might come to them by it, or when in Some sudden and deep passion, they have feared Some grievous calamity to be coming towards them? In so much,
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as they haue made this resolution with themselues, that they were vndone.
as they have made this resolution with themselves, that they were undone.
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And yet they haue seene that God hath giuen an issue out of them, and that they haue passed ouer their heads as a clowd:
And yet they have seen that God hath given an issue out of them, and that they have passed over their Heads as a cloud:
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and they haue safely escaped and waded out of them. So that they haue not risen from deliberate consideration and grounded knowledge of Gods will,
and they have safely escaped and waded out of them. So that they have not risen from deliberate consideration and grounded knowledge of God's will,
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but from feare oppressing them, and too vnaduised and rash iudging, and vnbeliefe, and oft times hasted on by melancholy:
but from Fear oppressing them, and too unadvised and rash judging, and unbelief, and oft times hasted on by melancholy:
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vnto the which as the best are subiect, so yet they must know, that grace and goodnesse are smoothered and ouerwhelmed in them,
unto the which as the best Are Subject, so yet they must know, that grace and Goodness Are smothered and overwhelmed in them,
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when they fall deeply into these disguising of themselues, and therefore that they must bee carefull daily to watch and pray in faith, that no such oppressing and turbulent thoughts and vexations take hold of them,
when they fallen deeply into these disguising of themselves, and Therefore that they must be careful daily to watch and pray in faith, that no such oppressing and turbulent thoughts and vexations take hold of them,
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euen as our Sauiour hath giuen charge, saying: Let not your hearts be troubled.
even as our Saviour hath given charge, saying: Let not your hearts be troubled.
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And to conclude, seeing it falleth out (as in this storie is manifest) that good people may oft times be at this point,
And to conclude, seeing it falls out (as in this story is manifest) that good people may oft times be At this point,
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and are also (as Manoah was here being plunged into feare) to doubt so dreadfully of Gods fauour toward them, all may learne by this,
and Are also (as Manoah was Here being plunged into Fear) to doubt so dreadfully of God's favour towards them, all may Learn by this,
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how needfull it is, for them to gather and get all arguments and testimonies thereof before trials come,
how needful it is, for them to gather and get all Arguments and testimonies thereof before trials come,
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and in the daies of peace to giue all diligence to make their calling and election sure, that in their greatest need they may be quiet and confident,
and in the days of peace to give all diligence to make their calling and election sure, that in their greatest need they may be quiet and confident,
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and not doubt in time of triall. One way is to endeuour to haue a good conscience alwaies both toward God and men:
and not doubt in time of trial. One Way is to endeavour to have a good conscience always both towards God and men:
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also to be the same in secret, that wee would seeme (when we walke most innocently before men) openly to be;
also to be the same in secret, that we would seem (when we walk most innocently before men) openly to be;
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with many other such fruites of faith:
with many other such fruits of faith:
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wherein the folly and senselesse blockishnesse euen of many of the better sort may bee marueiled at, that they can in this so weightie a matter,
wherein the folly and senseless blockishness even of many of the better sort may be marveled At, that they can in this so weighty a matter,
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and of so great vse vnto them, be so carelesse. Let the reader looke into the sixth chapter, as I haue already referred him.
and of so great use unto them, be so careless. Let the reader look into the sixth chapter, as I have already referred him.
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We heard in the last verse, of the great feare that oppressed Manoah for that hee had seene the Lord.
We herd in the last verse, of the great Fear that oppressed Manoah for that he had seen the Lord.
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Now it followeth in this verse what his wife did, when he vttered his feare to her,
Now it follows in this verse what his wife did, when he uttered his Fear to her,
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and in the next and last verse is shewed that Samson was borne. When the wife of Manoah saw her husband so troubled, she was better staied:
and in the next and last verse is showed that samson was born. When the wife of Manoah saw her husband so troubled, she was better stayed:
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and therefore counselled, and by reasons did perswade him so to be also.
and Therefore counseled, and by Reasons did persuade him so to be also.
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Thus the Lord oft times spareth one of his children, and that also in the same house,
Thus the Lord oft times spares one of his children, and that also in the same house,
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when hee afflicteth another, and vpholdeth one when another is cast downe, which is to bee marked of vs. And this he doth,
when he afflicts Another, and upholdeth one when Another is cast down, which is to be marked of us And this he does,
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as we see here in spiritual trials, as well as in bodily health, and visitations: to the end that one may bee an helper and comfort to another.
as we see Here in spiritual trials, as well as in bodily health, and visitations: to the end that one may be an helper and Comfort to Another.
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And if he visit all together, which is rarely seene, yet he supplieth their wants some other way, in giuing that grace to the parties asunder, that they were wont to enioy one by the other together.
And if he visit all together, which is rarely seen, yet he supplieth their Wants Some other Way, in giving that grace to the parties asunder, that they were wont to enjoy one by the other together.
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And although this mercie be little obserued, while it is enioyed, (men being readie to aggrauate their crosses,
And although this mercy be little observed, while it is enjoyed, (men being ready to aggravate their Crosses,
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and amplifie them to the highest degree, but blinde in seeing Gods goodnesse in his afflicting them) yet such it is,
and amplify them to the highest degree, but blind in seeing God's Goodness in his afflicting them) yet such it is,
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as might full ill be spared, and when it is, it causeth men to accuse themselues of vnthankfulnes, which hath procured the increase and multiplying of their crosses.
as might full ill be spared, and when it is, it Causes men to accuse themselves of unthankfulness, which hath procured the increase and multiplying of their Crosses.
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We know addition of miserie made him who thought it a small benefit to liue as a sonne vnder his fathers wing, to wish he might be entertained but in the place of a hireling.
We know addition of misery made him who Thought it a small benefit to live as a son under his Father's wing, to wish he might be entertained but in the place of a hireling.
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To returne to the point againe, this mercifull forbearance of the Lord is euen seene oftentimes in one and the same persons visitation:
To return to the point again, this merciful forbearance of the Lord is even seen oftentimes in one and the same Persons Visitation:
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that although he lay his hand vpon the bodie, yet oft times the minde is free,
that although he lay his hand upon the body, yet oft times the mind is free,
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and the spirit is able to sustaine the bodies infirmitie.
and the Spirit is able to sustain the bodies infirmity.
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Yet I spake not this, as if this were a token of Gods forsaking a man,
Yet I spoke not this, as if this were a token of God's forsaking a man,
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when he seemeth to afflict on euery side:
when he seems to afflict on every side:
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for then the Lord driues his people to cling to himselfe, when all props and crutches are remoued, lest they should sinke altogether.
for then the Lord drives his people to cling to himself, when all props and crutches Are removed, lest they should sink altogether.
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Iobs wife and himselfe were downe together, (as we may say) children slaine, cattell and substance destroyed, friends and kindred alienated. Jobs wife and himself were down together, (as we may say) children slain, cattle and substance destroyed, Friends and kindred alienated.
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And this wrought (no doubt) strongly vpon his weakest part:
And this wrought (no doubt) strongly upon his Weakest part:
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but if the Lord had not been on his side, yea instead of all comfort by wife, or others;
but if the Lord had not been on his side, yea instead of all Comfort by wife, or Others;
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he could neither haue resisted desperate impatience, euen at the hearing of the first heauie message that was brought vnto him,
he could neither have resisted desperate impatience, even At the hearing of the First heavy message that was brought unto him,
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nor (much lesse) haue said afterward, Although he kill me, I will trust in him.
nor (much less) have said afterwards, Although he kill me, I will trust in him.
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Therefore although the Lord doe ordinarily thus measure out to his children, that all sorrow comes not at once:
Therefore although the Lord do ordinarily thus measure out to his children, that all sorrow comes not At once:
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yet let none indent with the Lord, that thus hee shall deale alway with him.
yet let none indent with the Lord, that thus he shall deal always with him.
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The Lord is tied to no certaintie, or necessitie in temporall crosses to his best seruants, saue onely to be their God alsufficient,
The Lord is tied to no certainty, or necessity in temporal Crosses to his best Servants, save only to be their God All-sufficient,
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and to minister vnto them the grace which shall be sufficient.
and to minister unto them the grace which shall be sufficient.
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Many haue fallen into such streights through infectious diseases, pouertie, trauaile, &c. that they wanted succour and comfort, from the neerest vnto them.
Many have fallen into such straights through infectious diseases, poverty, travail, etc. that they wanted succour and Comfort, from the nearest unto them.
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Onely the Lord forsake not his, being neerer to them in miserie, then nature can make the neerest friends to each other.
Only the Lord forsake not his, being nearer to them in misery, then nature can make the nearest Friends to each other.
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But seeing the woman here, though in regard of her sexe the weaker vessell, was yet the stronger in faith, to incourage her husband when hee fainted, let vs learne, that the husband may not despise his wiues counsell,
But seeing the woman Here, though in regard of her sex the Weaker vessel, was yet the Stronger in faith, to encourage her husband when he fainted, let us Learn, that the husband may not despise his wives counsel,
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when God shall grace her equally or aboue him.
when God shall grace her equally or above him.
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It is many mens cases to be honoured with such wiues, who by their faith, experience, knowledge, humilitie, innocencie,
It is many men's cases to be honoured with such wives, who by their faith, experience, knowledge, humility, innocence,
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and such other good gifts of God, might hardly bee wanted, and are much to bee regarded.
and such other good Gifts of God, might hardly be wanted, and Are much to be regarded.
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But they that haue these gifts, let them be farre from thinking on the other side meanely and basely of their husbands, remembring who commandeth them the carriage of reuerence towards them:
But they that have these Gifts, let them be Far from thinking on the other side meanly and basely of their Husbands, remembering who commands them the carriage of Reverence towards them:
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Husbands againe must reioyce for them, and not scorne to take good by them, vpon a vaine conceit that their wiues will deny them supremacie,
Husbands again must rejoice for them, and not scorn to take good by them, upon a vain conceit that their wives will deny them supremacy,
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or (as many will say) crow ouer them.
or (as many will say) crow over them.
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And yet those that want grace, and be otherwise ill qualitied, let them not leane much to their counsell, remembring Ahab and Salomon, in this sinne, little differing.
And yet those that want grace, and be otherwise ill qualitied, let them not lean much to their counsel, remembering Ahab and Solomon, in this sin, little differing.
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See vers. 9. and 10. of this chapter. Her first reason was this, and it was sound and good:
See vers. 9. and 10. of this chapter. Her First reason was this, and it was found and good:
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therefore it was acceptable to him.
Therefore it was acceptable to him.
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And againe, the manner was allowable, for that God had consumed the sacrifice with the flame.
And again, the manner was allowable, for that God had consumed the sacrifice with the flame.
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And we may say the like.
And we may say the like.
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That if God heare our prayers, and approue of our weake and poore course of life, wee may assure our selues that he loueth vs,
That if God hear our Prayers, and approve of our weak and poor course of life, we may assure our selves that he loves us,
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and therefore will not in any aduersitie forsake or cast vs off. But God heareth not such as lie still in their sinnes.
and Therefore will not in any adversity forsake or cast us off. But God hears not such as lie still in their Sins.
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This reason of the woman (pithie and concludent) may bee further extended to this sense:
This reason of the woman (pithy and concludent) may be further extended to this sense:
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that seeing God had then allowed and accepted them and their offering, when they had lesse ground to looke for it,
that seeing God had then allowed and accepted them and their offering, when they had less ground to look for it,
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nay were more vnlike to speed of their desires:
nay were more unlike to speed of their Desires:
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then much more would hee now and in time to come testifie his loue towards them, hauing passed his word to them,
then much more would he now and in time to come testify his love towards them, having passed his word to them,
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and in token thereof, deuoured their sacrifice.
and in token thereof, devoured their sacrifice.
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It was his meere goodnesse (saith she) to giue vs any accesse at all to his Maiestie, to offer vp our requests and thanksgiuing to him and to vouchsafe to smell asweete fauour from our offering.
It was his mere Goodness (Says she) to give us any access At all to his Majesty, to offer up our requests and thanksgiving to him and to vouchsafe to smell asweete favour from our offering.
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He needed haue done no such matter, it came from himselfe, it was his free loue to vs, to reueile himselfe to vs more specially then to others.
He needed have done no such matter, it Come from himself, it was his free love to us, to reveil himself to us more specially then to Others.
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Doubtlesse if hee had meant to slay vs, he would haue done it before, and spared all this labour:
Doubtless if he had meant to slay us, he would have done it before, and spared all this labour:
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therefore these are arguments rather, that he will reueile himselfe yet further to vs, and loue vs more dearely,
Therefore these Are Arguments rather, that he will reveil himself yet further to us, and love us more dearly,
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and giue vs more cause hereafter to trust him, and giue thankes to him. So that when she saith, He meanes not to kill vs:
and give us more cause hereafter to trust him, and give thanks to him. So that when she Says, He means not to kill us:
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she implieth more, viz. But rather blesse vs more abundantly then before, so farre will he be from killing vs. And this argumentation of hers, is not vnlike to that of Pauls, Rom. 5. 8. If Christ dyed for vs being sinners, much more being iustified in his blood, shall we be saued from wrath.
she Implies more, viz. But rather bless us more abundantly then before, so Far will he be from killing us And this argumentation of hers, is not unlike to that of Paul's, Rom. 5. 8. If christ died for us being Sinners, much more being justified in his blood, shall we be saved from wrath.
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And it serues as a president for Gods people, in their doubts and temptations, to rouse vp themselues from deadly feare,
And it serves as a president for God's people, in their doubts and temptations, to rouse up themselves from deadly Fear,
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and to gather strength againe to themselues, by reason framed according to this of hers.
and to gather strength again to themselves, by reason framed according to this of hers.
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And thus should euery afflicted soule and conscience reason in time of his trouble, and say to himselfe:
And thus should every afflicted soul and conscience reason in time of his trouble, and say to himself:
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There was a time when I was out of couenant with God, had no promise to ground my faith vpon, and wanted hope:
There was a time when I was out of Covenant with God, had no promise to ground my faith upon, and wanted hope:
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yet then the Lord visited me in mercie, opened my eyes to see, and my heart to mourne vnder the burthen of my sinne, to come to him for ease, and to finde forgiuenesse.
yet then the Lord visited me in mercy, opened my eyes to see, and my heart to mourn under the burden of my sin, to come to him for ease, and to find forgiveness.
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Since that time I haue had much doubting, and been troubled about beleeuing, and repentance, which haue driuen me to proue them,
Since that time I have had much doubting, and been troubled about believing, and Repentance, which have driven me to prove them,
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and thereupon I haue rested, and found peace.
and thereupon I have rested, and found peace.
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Now therefore though I am tempted againe strongly to thinke my estate to be vnsound and naught,
Now Therefore though I am tempted again strongly to think my estate to be unsound and nought,
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yet I remember Gods mercies of old, and therein am and will be comforted.
yet I Remember God's Mercies of old, and therein am and will be comforted.
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If God had meant to forsake and cast me off quite, hee would not haue proceeded so farre with me as he hath done, he would haue let me lien still in darknesse, vnbeliefe, hypocrisie, &c. and taken lesse paines to call me, change me, reforme and gouerne me.
If God had meant to forsake and cast me off quite, he would not have proceeded so Far with me as he hath done, he would have let me lain still in darkness, unbelief, hypocrisy, etc. and taken less pains to call me, change me, reform and govern me.
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These betoken not hatred, but loue, no more then the deuouring of the sacrifice argued that God would kill Manoah and his wife.
These betoken not hatred, but love, no more then the devouring of the sacrifice argued that God would kill Manoah and his wife.
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Doubtlesse the Lord who did owe me no such fauour at all, shewed me mercy freely, to the end he might shew me more in time to come,
Doubtless the Lord who did owe me no such favour At all, showed me mercy freely, to the end he might show me more in time to come,
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and finish his gracious worke in me. And thus I construe all his dealings with me hitherto, his enabling me to pray,
and finish his gracious work in me. And thus I construe all his dealings with me hitherto, his enabling me to pray,
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and to beleeue, to hate sin, to grow in knowledge, and to inioy his blessing vpon all these to much encrease.
and to believe, to hate since, to grow in knowledge, and to enjoy his blessing upon all these to much increase.
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Let others say as they will:
Let Others say as they will:
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I will not be so vnthankfull as to think he hath done all this in vaine, that were to mock and deceiue me:
I will not be so unthankful as to think he hath done all this in vain, that were to mock and deceive me:
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but I verily beleeue all was and is for good, and therefore that I shall see more promises fulfilled, till I see the Lord himselfe in the land of the liuing, &c. But here I end.
but I verily believe all was and is for good, and Therefore that I shall see more promises fulfilled, till I see the Lord himself in the land of the living, etc. But Here I end.
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THE SEVENTIE FOVRE SERMON ON THE XIII. AND XIIII. CHAPTERS OF THE BOOK OF IVDGES. OF the first reason of Manoahs wife, we heard in the last sermon.
THE SEVENTIE FOVRE SERMON ON THE XIII. AND XIIII. CHAPTERS OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. OF the First reason of Manoahs wife, we herd in the last sermon.
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The second followeth, which was this:
The second follows, which was this:
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he appeared again & again to vs (saith she) & instructed vs what we should do, wherto also she said to her husband, we attended readily (as you know) and beleeued his words: (for thus we must vnderstand her,
he appeared again & again to us (Says she) & instructed us what we should do, whereto also she said to her husband, we attended readily (as you know) and believed his words: (for thus we must understand her,
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for as much as the word profiteth not, if it bee not mixed with faith) therefore she concludeth, that they should not dye.
for as much as the word profiteth not, if it be not mixed with faith) Therefore she Concludeth, that they should not die.
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And this, which was in her so commendable, is no lesse in so many of vs,
And this, which was in her so commendable, is no less in so many of us,
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as the like is found, but an especiall gift of God, to vphold our selues in tryals,
as the like is found, but an especial gift of God, to uphold our selves in trials,
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and then to beleeue God, and giue credit to him, when we haue nothing else to depend vpon.
and then to believe God, and give credit to him, when we have nothing Else to depend upon.
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But if we be faint in trouble, then, as Salomon saith, our strength was neuer great.
But if we be faint in trouble, then, as Solomon Says, our strength was never great.
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And as it was no small trouble to Manoah so to doubt, in like maner shall we find it.
And as it was no small trouble to Manoah so to doubt, in like manner shall we find it.
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Further, out of this second reason of hers rightly vnderstood, we learne, that although this is no good consequent, God hath sent his word among vs againe and againe,
Further, out of this second reason of hers rightly understood, we Learn, that although this is no good consequent, God hath sent his word among us again and again,
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therefore he will not destroy vs, but loueth vs:
Therefore he will not destroy us, but loves us:
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yet let vs take it, as it was both meant of her, and practised of both her and her husband, to wit, that they receiued the message at the mouth of the Angell,
yet let us take it, as it was both meant of her, and practised of both her and her husband, to wit, that they received the message At the Mouth of the Angel,
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and beleeued his word, being confirmed by a signe, and then the reason is good, in this manner:
and believed his word, being confirmed by a Signen, and then the reason is good, in this manner:
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God instructed vs, and we receiued it, therefore he will not destroy vs. And thereafter is our instruction.
God instructed us, and we received it, Therefore he will not destroy us And thereafter is our instruction.
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For if we imbrace and beleeue the doctrine of the scripture, that it is for our vse and benefite,
For if we embrace and believe the Doctrine of the scripture, that it is for our use and benefit,
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and receiue it, not as the word of man, but as it is indeed, the word of God,
and receive it, not as the word of man, but as it is indeed, the word of God,
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and it be sweet to vs, as the honey to the tast, as the Prophet spake,
and it be sweet to us, as the honey to the taste, as the Prophet spoke,
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then may we be sure that we shall not perish.
then may we be sure that we shall not perish.
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But more particularly, the words of this second reason hauing relation to the Angels message, giue vs occasion to looke backe into the nature and quality thereof.
But more particularly, the words of this second reason having Relation to the Angels message, give us occasion to look back into the nature and quality thereof.
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The Lord (sayth she) hath told me, that whereas I was barren, I should conceiue a sonne,
The Lord (say she) hath told me, that whereas I was barren, I should conceive a son,
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and that he should be an instrument to saue Israel out of the hands of the Philistims.
and that he should be an Instrument to save Israel out of the hands of the philistines.
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The time also he hath appointed, the manner of my dyet and abstinence he hath prescribed, adding the reason,
The time also he hath appointed, the manner of my diet and abstinence he hath prescribed, adding the reason,
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because the childe must be a Nazarite.
Because the child must be a Nazarite.
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And this he hath not once to me, but the second time to vs both testified,
And this he hath not once to me, but the second time to us both testified,
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and we haue rested therein, beleeued the report, and receiued a signe.
and we have rested therein, believed the report, and received a Signen.
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What? shall we now thinke God will kill vs? How then haue we beleeued the message, seeing that if he kill vs, it is not possible that a child should be borne and begotten by vs,
What? shall we now think God will kill us? How then have we believed the message, seeing that if he kill us, it is not possible that a child should be born and begotten by us,
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and therefore all the other particularities are absurd and frinolous.
and Therefore all the other particularities Are absurd and frinolous.
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Or, if we still beleeue the word of God, how can we say, God will slay vs? Thus doth this woman bestirre her selfe to settle and restore her husband, by a strong reason drawne from their faith in the promise of God, which could admit no contrarietie,
Or, if we still believe the word of God, how can we say, God will slay us? Thus does this woman Bestir her self to settle and restore her husband, by a strong reason drawn from their faith in the promise of God, which could admit no contrariety,
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except God hi•selfe could be charged to be opposite in his performance to his promise.
except God hi•selfe could be charged to be opposite in his performance to his promise.
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neither (hauing obtained them) doe praise him for the same, nor vse such blessings to honour the giuer.
neither (having obtained them) do praise him for the same, nor use such blessings to honour the giver.
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And this shewes how rarely God hath graced this woman, that she (a weake creature) should be able thus to rest her selfe,
And this shows how rarely God hath graced this woman, that she (a weak creature) should be able thus to rest her self,
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and vnder-lay her husband, by an argument of the greatest force, which might not be gainsayd,
and underlay her husband, by an argument of the greatest force, which might not be gainsaid,
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except grosse absurdities were granted, yea impossibilities, to wit, that God might falsifie his word.
except gross absurdities were granted, yea impossibilities, to wit, that God might falsify his word.
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And in such cases as Manoah was, no lesse euidence of truth and proofe would haue serued the turne.
And in such cases as Manoah was, no less evidence of truth and proof would have served the turn.
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It commendeth this duty vnto vs when we shall be tryed in the like manner, to wit, that we suffer not our selues with Manoah to forget who it is that hath made vs a promise of forgiuenes,
It commends this duty unto us when we shall be tried in the like manner, to wit, that we suffer not our selves with Manoah to forget who it is that hath made us a promise of forgiveness,
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and who hath assured vs that we shall not perish, but be kept to the resurrection day.
and who hath assured us that we shall not perish, but be kept to the resurrection day.
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It may be, that in some great and sudden feare, or trouble, the Diuell may quite spoyle vs of the remembrance of the grounds whereupon we haue built our faith, It may be, that in Some great and sudden Fear, or trouble, the devil may quite spoil us of the remembrance of the grounds whereupon we have built our faith,
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and strip vs naked of the experience of our faith, which in time past we haue had the fruit and benefite of,
and strip us naked of the experience of our faith, which in time passed we have had the fruit and benefit of,
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yea and the particular circumstances also, which haue added great force and likely hood to the truth of the promiser:
yea and the particular Circumstances also, which have added great force and likely hood to the truth of the promiser:
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as we see in poore Manoahs example.
as we see in poor Manoahs Exampl.
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But then should we step forth with this woman, and accuse our selues for this our forgetfulnes,
But then should we step forth with this woman, and accuse our selves for this our forgetfulness,
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as Christ did the two disciples, saying, O ye dull and slow of heart to beleeue, &c. and giue no place to our vnbeliefe, struggling against our weakenesse,
as christ did the two Disciples, saying, Oh you dull and slow of heart to believe, etc. and give no place to our unbelief, struggling against our weakness,
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as a strong man (whose hands and feet are bound by theeues) to breake the bands and get the vse of our ioynts and limmes, to help our selues withall.
as a strong man (whose hands and feet Are bound by thieves) to break the bans and get the use of our Joints and limbs, to help our selves withal.
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Then should we striue to call back the word of God to our minds, whereupon in times past wee built our faith and confidence: Then should we strive to call back the word of God to our minds, whereupon in times past we built our faith and confidence:
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and so shame our selues, that wee did not still ascribe to God the honour of beleeuing him, which in times past we haue done.
and so shame our selves, that we did not still ascribe to God the honour of believing him, which in times past we have done.
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Nay more, we should embolden our selues thus, that we cannot be disappointed of our hope, (whether it be of any deliuerance present,
Nay more, we should embolden our selves thus, that we cannot be disappointed of our hope, (whither it be of any deliverance present,
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or glorie itselfe hereafter) except God himselfe can be conuinced of falshood, which is impossible,
or glory itself hereafter) except God himself can be convinced of falsehood, which is impossible,
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and to say so were blasphemy;
and to say so were blasphemy;
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for he hath passed his word to vs, we haue been perswaded of it, and had cleare testimonie thereof at sundry times:
for he hath passed his word to us, we have been persuaded of it, and had clear testimony thereof At sundry times:
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so that it is as sure our state is good, as that Gods word (so much as in one iot or title) can not be frustrate.
so that it is as sure our state is good, as that God's word (so much as in one jot or title) can not be frustrate.
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so it is long before he cease punishing of his children.
so it is long before he cease punishing of his children.
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In things meerly temporall there may seeme a repugnance betweene the Lord his secret will, and his reuealed:
In things merely temporal there may seem a repugnance between the Lord his secret will, and his revealed:
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I say, seeme, because men e•large temporall promises further then they reach.
I say, seem, Because men e•large temporal promises further then they reach.
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But in spirituall promises there is neuer any repugnancie at all, where faith is ready at hand to argue with this woman thus:
But in spiritual promises there is never any repugnancy At all, where faith is ready At hand to argue with this woman thus:
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If this should be, God should be contrary to himselfe, which is impossible.
If this should be, God should be contrary to himself, which is impossible.
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Now in this lastverse, (for I referre the next to the Chapter following) the birth of the child Sampson is mentioned,
Now in this lastverse, (for I refer the next to the Chapter following) the birth of the child Sampson is mentioned,
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as the signe thereof was giuen before by the Angell, and how the Lord prepared him for such a purpose,
as the Signen thereof was given before by the Angel, and how the Lord prepared him for such a purpose,
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as to helpe his people against their enemies, by giuing him strength of body, and courage of minde.
as to help his people against their enemies, by giving him strength of body, and courage of mind.
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About his birth, after his parents had receiued a promise from God of hauing such a childe,
About his birth, After his Parents had received a promise from God of having such a child,
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yet there were many doubts in them, which now we see were all answered.
yet there were many doubts in them, which now we see were all answered.
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Euen so we are to know, that though there be many thoughts of heart, and much heauinesse in Gods people about the inioying of the sundry good things that God hath promised them before they be accomplished,
Even so we Are to know, that though there be many thoughts of heart, and much heaviness in God's people about the enjoying of the sundry good things that God hath promised them before they be accomplished,
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yet wee see God in his appoynted time effecteth and bringeth them to passe. It is true, that by reason of the much vnbeliefe that is in vs, yea,
yet we see God in his appointed time Effecteth and brings them to pass. It is true, that by reason of the much unbelief that is in us, yea,
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though sometime it be well purged out of vs, we are euery while doubting till we obtaine the things which are promised,
though sometime it be well purged out of us, we Are every while doubting till we obtain the things which Are promised,
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and yet some of them we liue to see performed:
and yet Some of them we live to see performed:
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and as certainely shall the rest be also, euen as wee see the promise that a barren woman should beare, came to passe to the parents that beleeued it, that Gods deed and his word may be one.
and as Certainly shall the rest be also, even as we see the promise that a barren woman should bear, Come to pass to the Parents that believed it, that God's deed and his word may be one.
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And this is true in the promises of remouing any iudgements or crosses, as by the malice of the wicked, by paine, penury,
And this is true in the promises of removing any Judgments or Crosses, as by the malice of the wicked, by pain, penury,
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or other oppressions, or of any blessings temporary, as well as of grace to beare afflictions,
or other oppressions, or of any blessings temporary, as well as of grace to bear afflictions,
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or to vse prosperity rightly, or of a good end of our dayes.
or to use Prosperity rightly, or of a good end of our days.
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How many and great promises had Dauid of the kingdome? yet through not only the long deferring thereof,
How many and great promises had David of the Kingdom? yet through not only the long deferring thereof,
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but also the admirable and manifold oppositions that he met with, what likelyhood was there that he should euer haue inioyed it? in so much as vpon the sight of them, he brake out himselfe,
but also the admirable and manifold oppositions that he met with, what likelihood was there that he should ever have enjoyed it? in so much as upon the sighed of them, he brake out himself,
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and sayd, I shall surely dye by the hand of Saul one time or other,
and said, I shall surely die by the hand of Saul one time or other,
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but yet came it not to passe that he inioyed it, and was stablished in it.
but yet Come it not to pass that he enjoyed it, and was established in it.
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Therefore let all those who haue a part in the promises of God, count it their singular priuiledge and honour to haue the Lord of heauen and earth thus bound to them, (as indeed to be out of this compasse is the greatest misery,
Therefore let all those who have a part in the promises of God, count it their singular privilege and honour to have the Lord of heaven and earth thus bound to them, (as indeed to be out of this compass is the greatest misery,
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though a man had all abundance) let such, I say, reioyce dayly that they are reckoned among them whom God hath assured to grace, enlighten, purge, gouerne, vphold, and hereafter glorifie.
though a man had all abundance) let such, I say, rejoice daily that they Are reckoned among them whom God hath assured to grace, enlighten, purge, govern, uphold, and hereafter Glorify.
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And let them watch and wait for the performance of these promises, seeing that hee who hath made them,
And let them watch and wait for the performance of these promises, seeing that he who hath made them,
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and in whom they are made is no man, that hee should change yesterday and to day, and the same for euer: renewing his mercy dayly.
and in whom they Are made is no man, that he should change yesterday and to day, and the same for ever: renewing his mercy daily.
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To hold this by faith is the beleeuers crowne: let him beware that none take away his crowne from him.
To hold this by faith is the believers crown: let him beware that none take away his crown from him.
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As the childe grew vp, so it is said, the Lord blessed him with common gifts of the spirit,
As the child grew up, so it is said, the Lord blessed him with Common Gifts of the Spirit,
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as it is manifest that this is to bee vnderstood:
as it is manifest that this is to be understood:
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but it is not so clearely seene that it should be vnderstood of the more speciall gifts also that are peculier to the godly.
but it is not so clearly seen that it should be understood of the more special Gifts also that Are peculiar to the godly.
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But yet forasmuch as the word [ blessed him ] is generall to both kindes,
But yet forasmuch as the word [ blessed him ] is general to both Kinds,
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and not restrained to one kind only by the holy Ghost, we haue no reason to restraine it,
and not restrained to one kind only by the holy Ghost, we have no reason to restrain it,
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but to take it generally, and the rather, for that the worthy actes he did were fruites of his faith,
but to take it generally, and the rather, for that the worthy acts he did were fruits of his faith,
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as we see Hebrewes 11. and it followeth after, that Sampson was induced with speciall gifts of grace,
as we see Hebrews 11. and it follows After, that Sampson was induced with special Gifts of grace,
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as well as with courage of minde fit for a valiant man, and bodily strength sutable to pursue his enemies.
as well as with courage of mind fit for a valiant man, and bodily strength suitable to pursue his enemies.
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And this is said of Samson, as being a type of Christ, of whom it is said, that hee grew in fauour, &c. (Luke 1. last verse) as in yeeres and stature.
And this is said of samson, as being a type of christ, of whom it is said, that he grew in favour, etc. (Lycia 1. last verse) as in Years and stature.
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Whereby we see, that all good gifts which wee enioy are of Gods free bountie communicated to vs: as the Apostle speaketh.
Whereby we see, that all good Gifts which we enjoy Are of God's free bounty communicated to us: as the Apostle speaks.
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And the graciousest, wisest, or hee that excelleth among men any other way, is beautified with the gifts which he hath, by God who giueth them.
And the graciousest, Wisest, or he that excels among men any other Way, is beautified with the Gifts which he hath, by God who gives them.
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No man hath any thing of his owne, but sinne. The heart of man is onely, and alway euill:
No man hath any thing of his own, but sin. The heart of man is only, and always evil:
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and as the heart is, so is the man himselfe, that God may be all in all.
and as the heart is, so is the man himself, that God may be all in all.
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Therefore it is a finne to be bewailed in the most not meanely, that they make no haste to sue to him,
Therefore it is a fin to be bewailed in the most not meanly, that they make no haste to sue to him,
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for all good that they would haue, as wee repaire to the fountaine and spring for water,
for all good that they would have, as we repair to the fountain and spring for water,
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So that if any should desire or long for any gifts of God that wee haue, wee should not make them fall into an admiration at vs,
So that if any should desire or long for any Gifts of God that we have, we should not make them fallen into an admiration At us,
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but they should be sent to the author and giuer of them:
but they should be sent to the author and giver of them:
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and lest wee might take any part of Gods due and honour from him, we should answere them as Ioseph did King Pharaoh, and Daniel Nabuchadnezzer, The Lord hath reuealed the secret hereof to vs,
and lest we might take any part of God's due and honour from him, we should answer them as Ioseph did King Pharaoh, and daniel Nebuchadnezzar, The Lord hath revealed the secret hereof to us,
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but we haue no such wisedome in vs, more then other men.
but we have no such Wisdom in us, more then other men.
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This bee added to that which heretofore hath been said by occasion of the like words before, as chap. 11. 21. 32. and many other places.
This be added to that which heretofore hath been said by occasion of the like words before, as chap. 11. 21. 32. and many other places.
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And so much of Samsons birth, the chiefe thing in this chapter, and of the things pertaining thereto:
And so much of Samsons birth, the chief thing in this chapter, and of the things pertaining thereto:
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now in this next Chapter I proceed to his mariage.
now in this next Chapter I proceed to his marriage.
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THE SEVENTIE FOVRE SERMON, CONTINVED IN THIS XIIII.
THE SEVENTIE FOVRE SERMON, CONTINUED IN THIS XIIII.
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CHAPTER. Vers. 1. And the spirit of the Lord began to strengthen him in the host of Dan, betweene Zocah, and Eshtoal.
CHAPTER. Vers. 1. And the Spirit of the Lord began to strengthen him in the host of Dan, between Zocah, and Eshtoal.
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2. Now Samson went downe to Timnah, and saw a woman in Timnah of the daughters of the Philistims,
2. Now samson went down to Timnah, and saw a woman in Timnah of the daughters of the philistines,
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and he came vp and told his father and his mother, and said, I haue seene a woman in Timnah of the daughters of the Philistims,
and he Come up and told his father and his mother, and said, I have seen a woman in Timnah of the daughters of the philistines,
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now therefore giue me her to wife. now Therefore give me her to wife.
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3. Then his father and his mother said vnto him, Is there neuer a wife among the daughters of thy brethren,
3. Then his father and his mother said unto him, Is there never a wife among the daughters of thy brothers,
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and among all my people, that thou must goe to take a wife of the vncircumcised Philistims? and Samson said vnto his father, Giue her me, for she pleaseth me well. and among all my people, that thou must go to take a wife of the uncircumcised philistines? and samson said unto his father, Give her me, for she Pleases me well.
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4. But his father and his mother knew not that it came of the Lord, that hee should seeke an occasion against the Philistims:
4. But his father and his mother knew not that it Come of the Lord, that he should seek an occasion against the philistines:
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for at that time the Philistims reigned ouer Israel. for At that time the philistines reigned over Israel.
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THis first verse is in some translations the last of the former Chapter, but I make it the first of this, as some other also doe.
THis First verse is in Some Translations the last of the former Chapter, but I make it the First of this, as Some other also do.
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In this storie of Samson contained in foure Chapters, we haue spoken hitherto, concerning his birth,
In this story of samson contained in foure Chapters, we have spoken hitherto, Concerning his birth,
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and that he was ordained to be an helper to Gods people against the Philistims:
and that he was ordained to be an helper to God's people against the philistines:
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now in this next Chapter it followeth (to the further effecting hereof) that wee see how the Lord did strengthen him with further measure of the gifts, wherwith he had blessed him before,
now in this next Chapter it follows (to the further effecting hereof) that we see how the Lord did strengthen him with further measure of the Gifts, wherewith he had blessed him before,
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and more especially after his mariage.
and more especially After his marriage.
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And that we may not much marueile at it, we may know that he doth so;
And that we may not much marvel At it, we may know that he does so;
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This is generally set downe in the first verse, and particularly laid foorth and declared throughout the whole Chapter,
This is generally Set down in the First verse, and particularly laid forth and declared throughout the Whole Chapter,
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and in the next two following, to wit, the fifteenth and sixteenth.
and in the next two following, to wit, the fifteenth and sixteenth.
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And in this Chapter his mariage is spoken of, seeing one particular occasion was offered there to him, by which hee was mooued first to set himselfe against the Philistims,
And in this Chapter his marriage is spoken of, seeing one particular occasion was offered there to him, by which he was moved First to Set himself against the philistines,
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namely an iniurie wrought him at his mariage by them.
namely an injury wrought him At his marriage by them.
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Hereby (I say) he began to be stirred and prouoked against them, and to that purpose the whole Chapter discourseth at large concerning his mariage.
Hereby (I say) he began to be stirred and provoked against them, and to that purpose the Whole Chapter discourseth At large Concerning his marriage.
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The parts of it are two. One is, how he was strengthened by the spirit of God; in the first verse.
The parts of it Are two. One is, how he was strengthened by the Spirit of God; in the First verse.
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The second is, the shewing foorth of Gods gifts, wrought in him by the same spirit, both at the going about his mariage, and at it:
The second is, the showing forth of God's Gifts, wrought in him by the same Spirit, both At the going about his marriage, and At it:
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and this is throughout the rest of the Chapter. The first part of the Chapter.
and this is throughout the rest of the Chapter. The First part of the Chapter.
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HEre it is shewed, that as Samson grew in yeeres, the Lord strengthened him, & ofttimes the spirit of ye Lord came vpon him, that is, endued him with a burning loue of honouring God,
Here it is showed, that as samson grew in Years, the Lord strengthened him, & ofttimes the Spirit of you Lord Come upon him, that is, endued him with a burning love of honouring God,
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and seeking the good of his people:
and seeking the good of his people:
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and this he did, when he abode in his fathers house, who was of the tribe of Dan, and dwelt among them in their habitations, in that place which was betwixt Zorah and Eshtaol, which was neere the citie Ioarim.
and this he did, when he Abided in his Father's house, who was of the tribe of Dan, and dwelled among them in their habitations, in that place which was betwixt Zorah and Eshtaol, which was near the City Joarim.
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By this we may see, that the Lord openeth the hearts of those whom he will be serued by,
By this we may see, that the Lord Openeth the hearts of those whom he will be served by,
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as he did the heart of Lydia, and counteth them faithfull, and putteth them in his seruice,
as he did the heart of Lydia, and counteth them faithful, and putteth them in his service,
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as he did Paul, and leadeth them by his spirit, as hee did Samson, to loue, desire,
as he did Paul, and leads them by his Spirit, as he did samson, to love, desire,
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and endeuour to doe those things that please him, without the which, they should neuer goe about them to any purpose, much lesse be well carried through them.
and endeavour to do those things that please him, without the which, they should never go about them to any purpose, much less be well carried through them.
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Of what place, state, or degree soeuer men are, thus they must be graced and fitted to their duties,
Of what place, state, or degree soever men Are, thus they must be graced and fitted to their duties,
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although indeed God doe not now, as in times past, I meane, he dealeth not the same way that he did with Samson and many other then.
although indeed God do not now, as in times past, I mean, he deals not the same Way that he did with samson and many other then.
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For in those daies he spake to our fathers, and inlightened them after sundrie manners, but in these latter times, the outward meane that he vseth, is chiefly his word truly preached.
For in those days he spoke to our Father's, and enlightened them After sundry manners, but in these latter times, the outward mean that he uses, is chiefly his word truly preached.
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But the spirit of God hath alwaies wrought grace in their hearts, what other meanes soeuer he hath vsed.
But the Spirit of God hath always wrought grace in their hearts, what other means soever he hath used.
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But wee looke not for reuelations, nor Angels ministerie now, but while we giue heed to the doctrine of the Lord Iesus, which is plainly, foundly,
But we look not for revelations, nor Angels Ministry now, but while we give heed to the Doctrine of the Lord Iesus, which is plainly, fondly,
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and powerfully taught vs, the Lord inlighteneth vs with grace and power of the holy Ghost,
and powerfully taught us, the Lord Enlighteneth us with grace and power of the holy Ghost,
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and giueth vs another heart to serue him, (as hee saith in Ezek. 36.) then wee had before.
and gives us Another heart to serve him, (as he Says in Ezekiel 36.) then we had before.
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This doctrine is a double linck of that golden chaine, mentioned by the Apostle in these words, Rom. 8. [ whom he predestinated, them he called, iustified, and glorified. ] There is no other way to seeke out the certaintie of our election, This Doctrine is a double link of that golden chain, mentioned by the Apostle in these words, Rom. 8. [ whom he predestinated, them he called, justified, and glorified. ] There is no other Way to seek out the certainty of our election,
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but by the meanes which serue to our calling:
but by the means which serve to our calling:
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and our calling neuer goeth without the gift of faith, and the spirit of God sanctifying, which is the beginning of our glorifying in heauen.
and our calling never Goes without the gift of faith, and the Spirit of God sanctifying, which is the beginning of our glorifying in heaven.
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So that as predestination it selfe is manifested in time, by the inlightening and opening the heart to receiue the glad tidings of the Gospell:
So that as predestination it self is manifested in time, by the enlightening and opening the heart to receive the glad tidings of the Gospel:
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so when Christ is embraced by faith, the holy Ghost is giuen to the beleeuer, who quickens the heart with spirituall grace,
so when christ is embraced by faith, the holy Ghost is given to the believer, who quickens the heart with spiritual grace,
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and fitteth such a partie to the worke of God;
and fits such a party to the work of God;
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both inwardly more renuing and changing his nature, and outwardly framing the life to his will.
both inwardly more renewing and changing his nature, and outwardly framing the life to his will.
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And thus he worketh in all his:
And thus he works in all his:
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though hee giue greater measure to some, (who are deputed and appointed by him, to greater imployment and seruice) I meane hee giueth them more zeale, courage, loue, diligence, constancie, experience, iudgement, and the like.
though he give greater measure to Some, (who Are deputed and appointed by him, to greater employment and service) I mean he gives them more zeal, courage, love, diligence, constancy, experience, judgement, and the like.
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And yet (lest any should erre about this point) know wee, that hee workes none of these without meanes:
And yet (lest any should err about this point) know we, that he works none of these without means:
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those therefore whom he will thus sanctifie, hee will also prepare, by stirring vp in them an earnest coueting of these graces, a speciall hunger and thirst after them,
those Therefore whom he will thus sanctify, he will also prepare, by stirring up in them an earnest coveting of these graces, a special hunger and thirst After them,
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an high opinion and account of them, and a singlar affection of loue to them, with a feruent desire of honouring the giuer of them,
an high opinion and account of them, and a singular affection of love to them, with a fervent desire of honouring the giver of them,
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and a studious endeuour by all meanes both of prayer and labour, to attaine them:
and a studious endeavour by all means both of prayer and labour, to attain them:
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yea looke what affections he worketh in such as he will bring to the certaintie and assurance of saluation:
yea look what affections he works in such as he will bring to the certainty and assurance of salvation:
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the like he preserueth and nourisheth in the beleeuer, for the encreasing of grace, and the inabling him to his seruice in better manner.
the like he Preserveth and Nourishes in the believer, for the increasing of grace, and the enabling him to his service in better manner.
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He suffereth them not to sit still, or take their ease, till these gifts drop into their mouthes:
He suffers them not to fit still, or take their ease, till these Gifts drop into their mouths:
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nor to be indifferent, whether they attaine and come by them or no:
nor to be indifferent, whither they attain and come by them or not:
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but he causeth them to giue themselues no rest, till they bee satisfied from time to time with the good things that they desire.
but he Causes them to give themselves no rest, till they be satisfied from time to time with the good things that they desire.
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And in this sense and respect it is verified which is heere said, All whom God will be serued by, hee will furnish them with gifts for that purpose,
And in this sense and respect it is verified which is Here said, All whom God will be served by, he will furnish them with Gifts for that purpose,
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as he did here Samson. The second part of the Chapter.
as he did Here samson. The second part of the Chapter.
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WE haue heard in the former verse, how Samson was led and strengthned by the spirit of God:
WE have herd in the former verse, how samson was led and strengthened by the Spirit of God:
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now it followeth to see how that grace was set aworke in him:
now it follows to see how that grace was Set awork in him:
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and first in going about his mariage, to the which he was led by God, to make it with a Philistim woman,
and First in going about his marriage, to the which he was led by God, to make it with a Philistim woman,
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for it had otherwise been vnlawfull:
for it had otherwise been unlawful:
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which being spoken of throughout this whole Chapter following, I will lay foorth in this manner, referring all things about it, to these foure points.
which being spoken of throughout this Whole Chapter following, I will lay forth in this manner, referring all things about it, to these foure points.
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First, how he sought his wife, in these 4. next verses.
First, how he sought his wife, in these 4. next Verses.
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Secondly, how he went to agree with her and receiue her, and what fell out by the way, to the tenth verse.
Secondly, how he went to agree with her and receive her, and what fell out by the Way, to the tenth verse.
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Thirdly, what was done in their meeting at the mariage, which is set down in the eleuenth verse; and this to the twentieth.
Thirdly, what was done in their meeting At the marriage, which is Set down in the Eleventh verse; and this to the twentieth.
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And lastly, what followed the mariage feast, and namely, that hee paied the Philistims the apparell and linnen,
And lastly, what followed the marriage feast, and namely, that he paid the philistines the apparel and linen,
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and how hee tooke occasion by somewhat done there, to begin to vexe the Philistims, and this to the end of the Chapter.
and how he took occasion by somewhat done there, to begin to vex the philistines, and this to the end of the Chapter.
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Concerning the first, his seeking of a wife was thus:
Concerning the First, his seeking of a wife was thus:
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Hee going to Timnah a towne of the Philistims, he saw a woman there, whom he liked:
He going to Timnah a town of the philistines, he saw a woman there, whom he liked:
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and he desired his father and mother, that she might be giuen him:
and he desired his father and mother, that she might be given him:
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but they (as it is no marueile, seeing they feared God) disliked that he should deale with one that was an Idolater.
but they (as it is no marvel, seeing they feared God) disliked that he should deal with one that was an Idolater.
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Neuerthelesse hee was earnest for her, they not knowing then that God had moued him to take a wife there, to the end that hee might seeke an occasion thereby against the Philistims, who at that time were Lords ouer Israel.
Nevertheless he was earnest for her, they not knowing then that God had moved him to take a wife there, to the end that he might seek an occasion thereby against the philistines, who At that time were lords over Israel.
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Now in that Samson was growne vp to yeeres fit for mariage, and yet the people of Israel were still in subiection to the Philistims,
Now in that samson was grown up to Years fit for marriage, and yet the people of Israel were still in subjection to the philistines,
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and lay vnder oppression by them, (as they were before he was borne) wee may see cleerely that they were long held vnder of that calamitie.
and lay under oppression by them, (as they were before he was born) we may see clearly that they were long held under of that calamity.
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And so it commeth to passe oft times, that as it is long before God punisheth,
And so it comes to pass oft times, that as it is long before God Punisheth,
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first, that his correction may in some measure recompence the abuse of his patience:
First, that his correction may in Some measure recompense the abuse of his patience:
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And secondly that hee may frame vs aright to his minde and liking, which is hard to doe at his first afflicting of vs,
And secondly that he may frame us aright to his mind and liking, which is hard to do At his First afflicting of us,
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and long ere it be wrought in vs, because of our vntowardnes.
and long ere it be wrought in us, Because of our untowardness.
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For a little affliction and short, doth not commonly search vs deeply, nor bring vs very readily vpon our knees,
For a little affliction and short, does not commonly search us deeply, nor bring us very readily upon our knees,
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and therefore such great sores must haue deepe tents, by longer continuance of the paine and smart.
and Therefore such great sores must have deep tents, by longer Continuance of the pain and smart.
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Some wee reade of to haue been afflicted twelue yeeres, some eighteene in the Gospell:
some we read of to have been afflicted twelue Years, Some eighteene in the Gospel:
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as this peoples forefathers were long vnder the Moabites, and the Canaanites, and sore vexed by them:
as this peoples Forefathers were long under the Moabites, and the Canaanites, and soar vexed by them:
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so famines haue bin continued, three, seuen, and more yeeres:
so famines have been continued, three, seuen, and more Years:
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which how vncomfortable, grieuous, and stinging they haue been, we may easily gather, by that which we sustained some few yeeres since, who saw the third yeere of famine to hold and continue, much more pinching and oppressing, then the former two:
which how uncomfortable, grievous, and stinging they have been, we may Easily gather, by that which we sustained Some few Years since, who saw the third year of famine to hold and continue, much more pinching and oppressing, then the former two:
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neither was it seene of the wise, how a fourth yeere could haue been borne, (if it should haue been cast vpon vs) without staruing and famishing to death of a great number of the people;
neither was it seen of the wise, how a fourth year could have been born, (if it should have been cast upon us) without starving and famishing to death of a great number of the people;
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so sore was the want of bread.
so soar was the want of bred.
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To speake of particular mens calamities, in which also they haue lien long, it were endlesse and infinite.
To speak of particular men's calamities, in which also they have lain long, it were endless and infinite.
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Let the vse of this doctrine to all of vs both persons and companies, be, not to make full account of present or speedie riddance from any crosse, by the which we are held vnder;
Let the use of this Doctrine to all of us both Persons and companies, be, not to make full account of present or speedy riddance from any cross, by the which we Are held under;
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and yet not to despaire, though we haue suffered long, not being relieued and eased, but abide patiently, and pray the more feruently:
and yet not to despair, though we have suffered long, not being relieved and eased, but abide patiently, and pray the more fervently:
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for God, before we shall fall into extremitie, will certainly come with helpe, though we know not how, and not tarrie.
for God, before we shall fallen into extremity, will Certainly come with help, though we know not how, and not tarry.
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More of this the reader may finde in the former Chapters, as 13. 1. and others. Now to proceed:
More of this the reader may find in the former Chapters, as 13. 1. and Others. Now to proceed:
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It is said in this second verse that Samson going downe to Timnah, saw there a woman of the daughters of the Philistims, whom in the next verse it is said, he desired might be his wife.
It is said in this second verse that samson going down to Timnah, saw there a woman of the daughters of the philistines, whom in the next verse it is said, he desired might be his wife.
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But before I proceede further, a doubt ariseth about this attempt of his whether he did well or no:
But before I proceed further, a doubt arises about this attempt of his whither he did well or no:
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for this action of his, being in it self against the law of God, on the one side, for this actium of his, being in it self against the law of God, on the one side,
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namely to take a stranger and an Idolater to wife, his parents also being godly and disliking it;
namely to take a stranger and an Idolater to wife, his Parents also being godly and disliking it;
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and on the other side he himselfe being led by the spirit of God, and renowned in the Epistle to the Hebrewes, among the faithfull of worthie memorie:
and on the other side he himself being led by the Spirit of God, and renowned in the Epistle to the Hebrews, among the faithful of worthy memory:
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these (I say) thus considered, breeds a question, how he could not onely like such a thing,
these (I say) thus considered, breeds a question, how he could not only like such a thing,
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but go forward with it, and bring it to passe, and in all the time not once calling himselfe backe.
but go forward with it, and bring it to pass, and in all the time not once calling himself back.
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For though it be not to be denied, but a godly person may possibly slippe into a sinne wittingly,
For though it be not to be denied, but a godly person may possibly slip into a sin wittingly,
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yet either he shall see his fault by and by, and dislike it, before he proceed to other duties, saying in repentance;
yet either he shall see his fault by and by, and dislike it, before he proceed to other duties, saying in Repentance;
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What haue I done? as some did (by the lamentable example of Ananias and his wife) feare,
What have I done? as Some did (by the lamentable Exampl of Ananias and his wife) Fear,
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or at least repent, when it shall be brought to his remembrance some good time after, as Dauid did.
or At least Repent, when it shall be brought to his remembrance Some good time After, as David did.
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But neither of these we reade to haue been done of Samson, as though he had been either void of conscience, (which hee was not) or as if God had priuiledged him in that action,
But neither of these we read to have been done of samson, as though he had been either void of conscience, (which he was not) or as if God had privileged him in that actium,
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yea and (which maketh the question and doubt the greater) his parents themselues, who first withstood him,
yea and (which makes the question and doubt the greater) his Parents themselves, who First withstood him,
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and disliked his attempt therein, did afterward consent, and his father went with him to the woman,
and disliked his attempt therein, did afterwards consent, and his father went with him to the woman,
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and was at his mariage feast: what shall we say then hereunto? I answere:
and was At his marriage feast: what shall we say then hereunto? I answer:
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This thing came of the Lord, that Samson might thereby haue occasion to vexe the Philistims.
This thing Come of the Lord, that samson might thereby have occasion to vex the philistines.
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And though the marrying with an vncircumcised woman was generally forbidden, yet the Lord giuing him a personal charge so to doe, (who is aboue his law,
And though the marrying with an uncircumcised woman was generally forbidden, yet the Lord giving him a personal charge so to do, (who is above his law,
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and not tyed to it) he offended not therein. As both the whole story following doth proue;
and not tied to it) he offended not therein. As both the Whole story following does prove;
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where we may see, that God not onely brought it not against him afterward as a sinne,
where we may see, that God not only brought it not against him afterwards as a sin,
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as he did Dauids and Peters sinnes;
as he did David and Peter's Sins;
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and there was as great cause, if Samson had been iustly to be charged in this,
and there was as great cause, if samson had been justly to be charged in this,
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why hee should haue done the like to him:
why he should have done the like to him:
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but God blessed him still afterward, and supported him in great difficulties and troubles raised against him by the Philistims, (except where he ranged and ranne after stolne liberties without his allowance) that all might see apparantly, God to haue been with him herein.
but God blessed him still afterwards, and supported him in great difficulties and Troubles raised against him by the philistines, (except where he ranged and ran After stolen Liberties without his allowance) that all might see apparently, God to have been with him herein.
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And as for his parents, they knew not Gods minde in that matter at the first,
And as for his Parents, they knew not God's mind in that matter At the First,
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and therfore, as they saw themselues bound by dutie, they were against him in his mariage.
and Therefore, as they saw themselves bound by duty, they were against him in his marriage.
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And in that they did afterward agree to it, who doubteth but that they had it reuealed to them by God,
And in that they did afterwards agree to it, who doubteth but that they had it revealed to them by God,
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or that Samson himselfe told them, that God would so haue it? And all this was necessarie for me to say,
or that samson himself told them, that God would so have it? And all this was necessary for me to say,
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for the answering of the doubt, and the cleering of this verse.
for the answering of the doubt, and the clearing of this verse.
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By that which hath bin said of this point, as we see ye Lord may dispense with his owne law,
By that which hath been said of this point, as we see you Lord may dispense with his own law,
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as he did here, and with Abraham, where he hath giuen a personall commandement contrary to it:
as he did Here, and with Abraham, where he hath given a personal Commandment contrary to it:
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So where he hath done no such thing, know we, that neither wee may looke to be dispensed withall by any other meanes;
So where he hath done no such thing, know we, that neither we may look to be dispensed withal by any other means;
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nor contrary to his commandements, attempt the thing that Samson did heere, in seeking a woman,
nor contrary to his Commandments, attempt the thing that samson did Here, in seeking a woman,
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and taking her to wife from among Idolaters, or any other such like.
and taking her to wife from among Idolaters, or any other such like.
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A fact vtterly vnlawfull for vs to doe, and which shall be reckoned against the committer,
A fact utterly unlawful for us to do, and which shall be reckoned against the committer,
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as a capitall and great sinne.
as a capital and great sin.
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I put both the actions together, of his seeking and liking such a woman, for they are both of one kinde,
I put both the actions together, of his seeking and liking such a woman, for they Are both of one kind,
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though in degree one worse then the other (to wit, if he that seeketh such a wife, desist and leaue off,
though in degree one Worse then the other (to wit, if he that seeks such a wife, desist and leave off,
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before hee liketh, and before he giueth ouer himselfe thereto:) but else, small difference there is betwixt them.
before he liketh, and before he gives over himself thereto:) but Else, small difference there is betwixt them.
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And great reason there is, that they should bee both odious to vs, for as much as there can be no true seruing of God in such matches;
And great reason there is, that they should be both odious to us, for as much as there can be no true serving of God in such Matches;
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but it is to be looked for, that the great sinnes, namely Idolatrie and prophanenes in the one partie, shall deuoure,
but it is to be looked for, that the great Sins, namely Idolatry and profaneness in the one party, shall devour,
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and as a canker, eate out the goodnesse of the other partie, rather then be auoided thereby:
and as a canker, eat out the Goodness of the other party, rather then be avoided thereby:
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neither is it possible, that they who are so vnequally yoked together, can enioy the chiefe benefits of their marriage, without which the rest are little worth:
neither is it possible, that they who Are so unequally yoked together, can enjoy the chief benefits of their marriage, without which the rest Are little worth:
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for whereas they should consent and agree together in all good things, as in conferring, praying,
for whereas they should consent and agree together in all good things, as in conferring, praying,
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and reading together, and to be of one minde in all other things of like sort and qualitie;
and reading together, and to be of one mind in all other things of like sort and quality;
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they are contrary minded one to another, and draw an vnequall yoke;
they Are contrary minded one to Another, and draw an unequal yoke;
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and what faithfulnes or loue (except it be in dissimulation) can there be betwixt such (especially on the behalfe of the worser partie) through the course of their liues? As they finde it, who will not be held from marrying in Popish kindred,
and what faithfulness or love (except it be in dissimulation) can there be betwixt such (especially on the behalf of the Worse party) through the course of their lives? As they find it, who will not be held from marrying in Popish kindred,
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and to marry with any that be of their owne religion, if they be such:
and to marry with any that be of their own Religion, if they be such:
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and with persons well knowne to bee vncircumcised? which they finde, to the iust accusation and vexation of them long after.
and with Persons well known to be uncircumcised? which they find, to the just accusation and vexation of them long After.
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And no marueile, for we being staightly commanded to marry in the Lord, we are thereby iustly challenged for matching with Canaanites in a strange religion,
And no marvel, for we being staightly commanded to marry in the Lord, we Are thereby justly challenged for matching with Canaanites in a strange Religion,
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or with such as are impious, and very scandalous in their liues, though of our owne religion,
or with such as Are impious, and very scandalous in their lives, though of our own Religion,
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(112) chapter (DIV2)
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as in the second point of the next verse shall appeare.
as in the second point of the next verse shall appear.
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Let this be added to that which I spake of more briefly, vpon ver 2. chap. 2. and other places.
Let this be added to that which I spoke of more briefly, upon for 2. chap. 2. and other places.
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Samson hauing broken the matter of his mariage to his parents, they giue him answere in this verse, samson having broken the matter of his marriage to his Parents, they give him answer in this verse,
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(112) chapter (DIV2)
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and a reason of that answere is rendred by the holy Ghost in the next.
and a reason of that answer is rendered by the holy Ghost in the next.
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In their answere they obiect, the kindred and religion of the woman, that she was a Philistim,
In their answer they Object, the kindred and Religion of the woman, that she was a Philistim,
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(112) chapter (DIV2)
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and vncircumcised, and doe further tell him, that he ought to take a wife among his owne people.
and uncircumcised, and do further tell him, that he ought to take a wife among his own people.
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(112) chapter (DIV2)
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Here his practise, that hee attempteth not the matter, without acquainting his parents with it,
Here his practice, that he attempteth not the matter, without acquainting his Parents with it,
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(112) chapter (DIV2)
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when hee liked the woman, doth condemne the common attempts of the most of our age about this matter, who haue so degenerated and turned away from this durifulnesse of seeking their parents consent in their match,
when he liked the woman, does condemn the Common attempts of the most of our age about this matter, who have so degenerated and turned away from this durifulnesse of seeking their Parents consent in their match,
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(112) chapter (DIV2)
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as Samson did, that they haue made an end, and done what they desired, with their wiues,
as samson did, that they have made an end, and done what they desired, with their wives,
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(112) chapter (DIV2)
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yea many of them are vndone and readie to leaue them, before they begin to breake with their parents about it.
yea many of them Are undone and ready to leave them, before they begin to break with their Parents about it.
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(112) chapter (DIV2)
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So that, whereas the Lord hath by commanding them to seeke their parents consent, prouided, that they should not rashly and vnwisely cast themselues into danger,
So that, whereas the Lord hath by commanding them to seek their Parents consent, provided, that they should not rashly and unwisely cast themselves into danger,
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and be led (as vnexperienced youth easily is) into depth of euils and sorrow,
and be led (as unexperienced youth Easily is) into depth of evils and sorrow,
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but well aduised and directed, as well as dutifull, therein to them;
but well advised and directed, as well as dutiful, therein to them;
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they not onely despise the counsell of God, but casting it and their parents helpe and furtherance behinde their backs, they doe therefore right soone both smart and sorrow for their hastinesse and wilfull proceedings.
they not only despise the counsel of God, but casting it and their Parents help and furtherance behind their backs, they do Therefore right soon both smart and sorrow for their hastiness and wilful proceedings.
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But herein they follow Esaus most cursed example, who against the will and liking of his parents, tooke Canaanitish women to be his wiues, whose sight and conuersation they could not beare nor abide.
But herein they follow Esaus most cursed Exampl, who against the will and liking of his Parents, took Canaanitish women to be his wives, whose sighed and Conversation they could not bear nor abide.
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A great part of the crossings and vexations in Marriage, doe arise and spring from this fountaine:
A great part of the crossings and vexations in Marriage, do arise and spring from this fountain:
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for as they haue begun amisse, who thus gōe to worke in their matches, so they proceed (for the most part) worse,
for as they have begun amiss, who thus gone to work in their Matches, so they proceed (for the most part) Worse,
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because they neuer feared that God would sit in their light, till after many wearisome and oft complainings,
Because they never feared that God would fit in their Light, till After many wearisome and oft complainings,
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and (sometime also, of their hasty and rash making vp of their marriage, though out of season,
and (sometime also, of their hasty and rash making up of their marriage, though out of season,
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and too late) but most of all, of the miseries which they sustaine: after all these, I say, they doe with paine and pensiuenesse end their dayes therein.
and too late) but most of all, of the misery's which they sustain: After all these, I say, they do with pain and pensiveness end their days therein.
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But of the annoyances in marriage, which come of other causes, I haue no time here to speake.
But of the annoyances in marriage, which come of other Causes, I have no time Here to speak.
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Therefore with one caution and watchword giuing both to parents and children, I end this point:
Therefore with one caution and watchword giving both to Parents and children, I end this point:
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And to them this I giue, that they doe not exercise a tyrannicall power ouer their children (as many doe) to draw them to such marriages, as they cannot yeeld vnto:
And to them this I give, that they do not exercise a tyrannical power over their children (as many do) to draw them to such marriages, as they cannot yield unto:
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to these, this I say, that they doe not lightly and hastily cast their affection where it cannot be fastned without great danger,
to these, this I say, that they do not lightly and hastily cast their affection where it cannot be fastened without great danger,
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when iust causes may be seene of breaking off their match, and that they proceed in them as God hath commanded, to wit, with their Parents liking and good will,
when just Causes may be seen of breaking off their match, and that they proceed in them as God hath commanded, to wit, with their Parents liking and good will,
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vnlesse they will apparently resist God.
unless they will apparently resist God.
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Now out of the answere of Sampsons Parents, we learne another thing, that the marriages of Gods seruants ought to be made with such as are like minded to them, not with the vncircumcised,
Now out of the answer of Sampsons Parents, we Learn Another thing, that the marriages of God's Servants ought to be made with such as Are like minded to them, not with the uncircumcised,
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and with those that be of an other and contrary religion, for so they say to him in this verse, Is there neuer a wife of the daughters of my people,
and with those that be of an other and contrary Religion, for so they say to him in this verse, Is there never a wife of the daughters of my people,
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but thou must goe to the Philistims for one? This to bee necessarily required of them,but thou must go to the philistines for one? This to be necessarily required of them,
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as commanded by the Lord, the seuenth of Deutronomy, with other scripture, doth clearely teach,
as commanded by the Lord, the Seventh of Deuteronomy, with other scripture, does clearly teach,
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namely, that the true worshippers of God may not ioyne themselues with Idolaters, and those that be of another religion.
namely, that the true worshippers of God may not join themselves with Idolaters, and those that be of Another Religion.
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The reason is at hand alleaged by the Lord himselfe, to wit, for that they will be infected and corrupted by them.
The reason is At hand alleged by the Lord himself, to wit, for that they will be infected and corrupted by them.
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And besides, how can one hope that such shall be faithfull together, when the Papist, who is an Idolater, is vnfaithfull to God? Looke not in then at the dores of such persons for a wife, though much wealth be there.
And beside, how can one hope that such shall be faithful together, when the Papist, who is an Idolater, is unfaithful to God? Look not in then At the doors of such Persons for a wife, though much wealth be there.
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But forasmuch as many of the professors of our own religion are found to be bad, lewd,
But forasmuch as many of the professors of our own Religion Are found to be bad, lewd,
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and of vild qualities, and those also arising from euil & distempered spirits;
and of vild qualities, and those also arising from evil & distempered spirits;
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here lest any should stumble, and take liberty amisse, let them know, that it is likewise forbidden them of God, to cast themselues away vpon such vngodly ones:
Here lest any should Stumble, and take liberty amiss, let them know, that it is likewise forbidden them of God, to cast themselves away upon such ungodly ones:
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but they ought especially to looke vnto it, as they will answere it to God, that they be as well marryed in the Lord, as in their owne religion:
but they ought especially to look unto it, as they will answer it to God, that they be as well married in the Lord, as in their own Religion:
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for that did Sampsons parents include and vnderstand, when they vrged him to marry with the daughters of his people, that were not of the vncircumcised,
for that did Sampsons Parents include and understand, when they urged him to marry with the daughters of his people, that were not of the uncircumcised,
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but liued after the law of Moses, which was then the knowne truth among them;
but lived After the law of Moses, which was then the known truth among them;
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and this duty of marrying aright was afterward more clearely expressed and set downe by Saint Paul, when he giuing liberty to the widow to marry with whom she will, addeth this;
and this duty of marrying aright was afterwards more clearly expressed and Set down by Saint Paul, when he giving liberty to the widow to marry with whom she will, adds this;
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that it be in the Lord, that is, religiously, and in the feare of God.
that it be in the Lord, that is, religiously, and in the Fear of God.
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For many otherwise professing true religion, are exceedingly disguised in their liues, so as whosoeuer be yoked with them, For many otherwise professing true Religion, Are exceedingly disguised in their lives, so as whosoever be yoked with them,
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and meerely lincked to them in this fellowship of marriage or otherwise, must of necessitie either liue in deadly vncomfortablenes,
and merely linked to them in this fellowship of marriage or otherwise, must of necessity either live in deadly vncomfortablenes,
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if there be any better things in them then in their companions, or else (which is worse) they shall fall to their manners and fashions,
if there be any better things in them then in their Sodales, or Else (which is Worse) they shall fallen to their manners and fashions,
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or match them some other euill way.
or match them Some other evil Way.
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So that concerning marriage, (for of that I speake here) it shall behoue them to be wise in so waighty a matter, both themselues,
So that Concerning marriage, (for of that I speak Here) it shall behoove them to be wise in so weighty a matter, both themselves,
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and their faithfull friends, and namely to enquire of, and learne both the disposition, and behauiour of those whom they seeke to make their companyons, that if they be tainted with any grosse and notorious vice,
and their faithful Friends, and namely to inquire of, and Learn both the disposition, and behaviour of those whom they seek to make their Sodales, that if they be tainted with any gross and notorious vice,
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or in a high degree giuen to anger, wrath, impatience, currishnesse, stoutnesse, wilfulnesse, or be scoffing spirited, oppressed with melancholy;
or in a high degree given to anger, wrath, impatience, currishnesse, stoutness, wilfulness, or be scoffing spirited, oppressed with melancholy;
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women particularly, of a stinging tongue, and Parretlike, or exceeding other in any such bad qualities:
women particularly, of a stinging tongue, and Parretlike, or exceeding other in any such bad qualities:
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and so the man in some like manner disguised, I say, if these be, let there be great wisdome and care vsed to auoyd matches of such qualitie and condition.
and so the man in Some like manner disguised, I say, if these be, let there be great Wisdom and care used to avoid Matches of such quality and condition.
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For although in this act of Samsons, God did put in himselfe to leade him, yet otherwise, these speeches of him;
For although in this act of Samsons, God did put in himself to lead him, yet otherwise, these Speeches of him;
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that he saw a woman in Timnah, (whom he desired to marry, and that she pleased him well) were no way to be allowed in him as sufficient causes to rest in,
that he saw a woman in Timnah, (whom he desired to marry, and that she pleased him well) were not Way to be allowed in him as sufficient Causes to rest in,
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neither therefore in vs of proceeding therein.
neither Therefore in us of proceeding therein.
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The pleasing of the eye, and fancy, are both very dangerous to aduise vs in this case,
The pleasing of the eye, and fancy, Are both very dangerous to advise us in this case,
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yea vtterly insufficient, if they goe alone;
yea utterly insufficient, if they go alone;
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then the publike against their nation;
then the public against their Nation;
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though where better things accompany them they are allowable, yea and ought to haue place in both the parties, I meane, that both the eye and the heart be pleased, contented, and satisfied.
though where better things accompany them they Are allowable, yea and ought to have place in both the parties, I mean, that both the eye and the heart be pleased, contented, and satisfied.
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For seeing marriage is for a mans life time, it is meet there should be good liking the one of the other, to the well bearing of all molestations, crosses,
For seeing marriage is for a men life time, it is meet there should be good liking the one of the other, to the well bearing of all molestations, Crosses,
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and aduersities that may befall couples:
and adversities that may befall couples:
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yet with this liking, the one of the person of the other, there must also be good graces and qualities,
yet with this liking, the one of the person of the other, there must also be good graces and qualities,
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as I said before, to goe therewith. For who knoweth not that the eye is blind, and the heart deceitfull:
as I said before, to go therewith. For who Knoweth not that the eye is blind, and the heart deceitful:
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by the one, sinne is let into the other, as light into the house by the window;
by the one, sin is let into the other, as Light into the house by the window;
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and whatsoeuer is done by them alone, without better aduisers, doth surely come to an euill end:
and whatsoever is done by them alone, without better advisers, does surely come to an evil end:
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as that one example may testifie long agone giuen, that the sonnes of God saw the daughters of men that they were faire,
as that one Exampl may testify long ago given, that the Sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair,
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and they tooke them to be their wiues, and so iniquitie multiplied.
and they took them to be their wives, and so iniquity multiplied.
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Now that we haue heard how the parents of Samson consented not to him, that he should take a Philistim woman in marriage, the reason is rendred in this verse, that they knew not that it came of the Lord;
Now that we have herd how the Parents of samson consented not to him, that he should take a Philistim woman in marriage, the reason is rendered in this verse, that they knew not that it Come of the Lord;
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to the end that the Philistims might first giue occasion to Samson by iniury offred him, to be afterward auenged of them the more iustly.
to the end that the philistines might First give occasion to samson by injury offered him, to be afterwards avenged of them the more justly.
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So that they followed their knowledge that they had in the law of God, in denying their consent to such a match.
So that they followed their knowledge that they had in the law of God, in denying their consent to such a match.
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And therefore when they knew not that this marriage was of God, they disliked it, as their knowledge in Gods word directed them to doe.
And Therefore when they knew not that this marriage was of God, they disliked it, as their knowledge in God's word directed them to do.
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And in that they yeelded to it afterwards, they did so when they were made acquainted with the will of God by their sonne,
And in that they yielded to it afterwards, they did so when they were made acquainted with the will of God by their son,
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or otherwise, to wit, that God would haue it so, for they would not else haue yeelded,
or otherwise, to wit, that God would have it so, for they would not Else have yielded,
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and gone from their professed obedience to that law which for bad it.
and gone from their professed Obedience to that law which for bad it.
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And their example ought to be our instruction, that as they haue done, so we should know we ought to doe, that is to say, that we follow the light and knowledge which we haue of the will of God.
And their Exampl ought to be our instruction, that as they have done, so we should know we ought to do, that is to say, that we follow the Light and knowledge which we have of the will of God.
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Of the which if we be perswaded that it is the truth we should sinne if we did contrary to it,
Of the which if we be persuaded that it is the truth we should sin if we did contrary to it,
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for we should goe against our consciences in so doing.
for we should go against our Consciences in so doing.
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Thus did Peter while he did not yet vnderstand the vision, he followed the knowledge that he had in the law,
Thus did Peter while he did not yet understand the vision, he followed the knowledge that he had in the law,
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but after, when he was clearely and fully instructed in the contrary by the vision,
but After, when he was clearly and Fully instructed in the contrary by the vision,
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and saw that God allowed him so to doe, he then changed his minde, and still did after his better knowledge.
and saw that God allowed him so to do, he then changed his mind, and still did After his better knowledge.
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It was commendable in Abimelech toward Sarah, that he would not haue taken her to him,
It was commendable in Abimelech towards Sarah, that he would not have taken her to him,
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if he had knowne she had been an other mans wife:
if he had known she had been an other men wife:
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and also that being admonished afterward by God that she was so, yet though he were an Heathen,
and also that being admonished afterwards by God that she was so, yet though he were an Heathen,
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yet he followed the light he had in not touching her, which was the wife of an other man.
yet he followed the Light he had in not touching her, which was the wife of an other man.
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And Pilate also did well, while he defended Iesus against the Priests bitter and false accusations according to the knowledge he had of his innocencie.
And Pilate also did well, while he defended Iesus against the Priests bitter and false accusations according to the knowledge he had of his innocence.
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And this much more well becommeth vs who are Christians, that according to the light we haue of Gods will,
And this much more well becomes us who Are Christians, that according to the Light we have of God's will,
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so we should doe, euery one according to the measure that he hath, yet euer seeking to be inlightned more and more,
so we should do, every one according to the measure that he hath, yet ever seeking to be enlightened more and more,
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and confirmed in our knowledge, lest wee should be deceiued; and to bee well grounded, lest our conscience be erroneous.
and confirmed in our knowledge, lest we should be deceived; and to be well grounded, lest our conscience be erroneous.
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But to doe against it, I meane that which we are perswaded to be the truth, (which yet is the most mens case) it threatneth sore such persons, that they will make so many wounds at length in their conscience, that they will neuer be kindly healed:
But to do against it, I mean that which we Are persuaded to be the truth, (which yet is the most men's case) it threatens soar such Persons, that they will make so many wounds At length in their conscience, that they will never be kindly healed:
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See more of this in Chapter 11. 35. and the caueat there propounded.
See more of this in Chapter 11. 35. and the caveat there propounded.
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Now whereas it is said, the Lord (or Samson by him) sought occasion from the Philistims to fight against them, (and therefore was this marriage sought by him) though he could many wayes haue plagued them,
Now whereas it is said, the Lord (or samson by him) sought occasion from the philistines to fight against them, (and Therefore was this marriage sought by him) though he could many ways have plagued them,
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and defended his people from them;
and defended his people from them;
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yet seeing he would not doe it by open warre, but by one man, he must haue a fit occasion thereto, which by this marriage was offred, that by priuate iniuries done against Samson by the Philistims, he might more fitly take occasion openly to vexe and annoy them.
yet seeing he would not do it by open war, but by one man, he must have a fit occasion thereto, which by this marriage was offered, that by private injuries done against samson by the philistines, he might more fitly take occasion openly to vex and annoy them.
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And it appeareth that while they were thus vnder the dominion of the Philistims, there were certaine couenants made betwixt them, which might not without great danger rashly be broken by the Israelites.
And it appears that while they were thus under the dominion of the philistines, there were certain Covenants made betwixt them, which might not without great danger rashly be broken by the Israelites.
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And further, Samson was but a priuate man, as farre as any could know, and therefore God would haue a sufficient occasion of fighting against them to be offred, that if in sustaining any iniury by them, he should againe make any requitall, it might be thought of them that he rather reuenged his owne priuate wrongs,
And further, samson was but a private man, as Far as any could know, and Therefore God would have a sufficient occasion of fighting against them to be offered, that if in sustaining any injury by them, he should again make any requital, it might be Thought of them that he rather revenged his own private wrongs,
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although it cannot be denyed but that the Lord might, if it had pleased him, haue armed Samson as well as he did Othniel, Ehud, and other in the like case, to haue chased and subdued them by professing it openly.
although it cannot be denied but that the Lord might, if it had pleased him, have armed samson as well as he did Othniel, Ehud, and other in the like case, to have chased and subdued them by professing it openly.
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But now, for that which concerneth our instruction out of this place, though God would haue Samson doe thus,
But now, for that which concerns our instruction out of this place, though God would have samson do thus,
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yet (as by the like occasion I noted before out of the second and third verse) wee haue neither warrant nor authoritie to doe the like, seeing wee haue a plaine commandement from God of the contrary:
yet (as by the like occasion I noted before out of the second and third verse) we have neither warrant nor Authority to do the like, seeing we have a plain Commandment from God of the contrary:
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to wit, that wee should auoide all occasions either of doing, or of reuenging wrongs:
to wit, that we should avoid all occasions either of doing, or of revenging wrongs:
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and that we should sustaine some hurt and damage rather, then offer the least, without the which there is no liuing in any peaceable manner among most men in this world.
and that we should sustain Some hurt and damage rather, then offer the least, without the which there is no living in any peaceable manner among most men in this world.
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He that is fit to beare iniurie, and so to buy and redeeme quietnes thereby, may more easily enioy it, then some other:
He that is fit to bear injury, and so to buy and Redeem quietness thereby, may more Easily enjoy it, then Some other:
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but if he be noted for offering wrong, he shall haue his loade of trouble in that one respect,
but if he be noted for offering wrong, he shall have his load of trouble in that one respect,
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as he well deserueth, beside many other waies:
as he well deserves, beside many other ways:
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and therefore wee are commanded to follow, and insue after peace, (yea although it should flie from vs) and holinesse, without which no man shall see the Lord.
and Therefore we Are commanded to follow, and ensue After peace, (yea although it should fly from us) and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.
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Whereof seeing enough hath bin spoken elsewhere, I need not here insist longer therein.
Whereof seeing enough hath been spoken elsewhere, I need not Here insist longer therein.
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And thus much of the first of these 4. points in this second part of the chapter, that is, of Samsons seeking a wife.
And thus much of the First of these 4. points in this second part of the chapter, that is, of Samsons seeking a wife.
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THE SEVENTIE FIVE SERMON ON THE XIIII.
THE SEVENTIE FIVE SERMON ON THE XIIII.
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CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. Vers. 6. Then went Samson and his father and his mother downe to Timnah,
CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. Vers. 6. Then went samson and his father and his mother down to Timnah,
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and came to the vineyards at Timnah, and behold a young lion rored vpon him. and Come to the vineyards At Timnah, and behold a young Lion roared upon him.
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7. And the spirit of the Lord came vpon him, and hee tare him, as one should haue rent a kid,
7. And the Spirit of the Lord Come upon him, and he tear him, as one should have rend a kid,
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and had nothing in his hand, neither told his father and his mother what he had done. and had nothing in his hand, neither told his father and his mother what he had done.
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NOw followeth the second generall point in this second part of the Chapter, to wit,
NOw follows the second general point in this second part of the Chapter, to wit,
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first, the double iourney of Samson to this woman, which was to bee his wife: (in both the which, hee was accompanied with his father and mother:) whereby it appeareth that they knew Gods will then, about his marriage, better then they did before:
First, the double journey of samson to this woman, which was to be his wife: (in both the which, he was accompanied with his father and mother:) whereby it appears that they knew God's will then, about his marriage, better then they did before:
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and secondly, what fell out in both iournies by the way;
and secondly, what fell out in both journeys by the Way;
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which thing so falling out, suppose we in that case, that he had gone about any vnlawfull businesse,
which thing so falling out, suppose we in that case, that he had gone about any unlawful business,
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and this to vers. 11. His first going to her at Timnah, with that which fell out therein, is laid foorth in these two verses, and that is this:
and this to vers. 11. His First going to her At Timnah, with that which fell out therein, is laid forth in these two Verses, and that is this:
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That as he went with his father and mother, (he going aside from them out of the way) a young lion met him, roring on him,
That as he went with his father and mother, (he going aside from them out of the Way) a young Lion met him, roaring on him,
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and the spirit of the Lord came vpon him, and though he had nothing in his hand,
and the Spirit of the Lord Come upon him, and though he had nothing in his hand,
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yet he rent him in peeces: but hee told not his father and mother what he had done.
yet he rend him in Pieces: but he told not his father and mother what he had done.
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And by this that fell out by the way, God would giue to Samson a proofe of the strength that he meant to endue him with afterward, that hee might be bold to looke for power to doe greater things.
And by this that fell out by the Way, God would give to samson a proof of the strength that he meant to endue him with afterwards, that he might be bold to look for power to do greater things.
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And now, this being said, it remaineth that wee obserue more particularly that which concerneth vs, out of this storie. And first this:
And now, this being said, it remains that we observe more particularly that which concerns us, out of this story. And First this:
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that when his father and mother vnderstood that his mariage pleased God, they went downe with him to the woman whom he should marrie, to finish the agreement betwixt them,
that when his father and mother understood that his marriage pleased God, they went down with him to the woman whom he should marry, to finish the agreement betwixt them,
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and to countenance and further him euery way in it.
and to countenance and further him every Way in it.
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So parents, when they see that their childrens attempts, either that, or any other way, bee pleasing to God, they should be ready to helpe and free them by all meanes from delay,
So Parents, when they see that their Children's attempts, either that, or any other Way, be pleasing to God, they should be ready to help and free them by all means from Delay,
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and trouble and griefe thereby, as much as in them lieth;
and trouble and grief thereby, as much as in them lies;
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euen as in the contrary they are bound to crosse and hinder them, lest if they should allow them in their euill course, their childrens sinne, beside their owne bad example, should be chiefly laid to their charge.
even as in the contrary they Are bound to cross and hinder them, lest if they should allow them in their evil course, their Children's sin, beside their own bad Exampl, should be chiefly laid to their charge.
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And this assistance of theirs vnto Samson, is further mentioned in the 8. verse of this Chapter:
And this assistance of theirs unto samson, is further mentioned in the 8. verse of this Chapter:
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therefore let this onely bee here noted, that parents be very warie lest they turne that authoritie and power of theirs, which God hath giuen them for the good and benefit of their children, that they turne it not (I say) vnto the destruction or damage of them, by laying the bridle in their necke,
Therefore let this only bee Here noted, that Parents be very wary lest they turn that Authority and power of theirs, which God hath given them for the good and benefit of their children, that they turn it not (I say) unto the destruction or damage of them, by laying the bridle in their neck,
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and so embolden them to euill, by their allowance, counsell, or example.
and so embolden them to evil, by their allowance, counsel, or Exampl.
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Now in that a young Lion is said to haue met him, (not a whelp) which had been like to haue fawned on him,
Now in that a young lion is said to have met him, (not a whelp) which had been like to have fawned on him,
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and played with him, but one that was full growne, (for the word signifieth one of full growth) and therefore neither pleasant,
and played with him, but one that was full grown, (for the word signifies one of full growth) and Therefore neither pleasant,
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nor kinde, as sometime they be, being as yet not growne:
nor kind, as sometime they be, being as yet not grown:
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in that (I say) such an one being cruell and fierce, did set vpon Samson, as the nature of them is to doe;
in that (I say) such an one being cruel and fierce, did Set upon samson, as the nature of them is to do;
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behold what ill successe had followed it? Euen as we reade for example, how it fell out to the man of God, who came from Iuda to reprooue the Idolatrie of Ieroboam at Bethel, who, seeing he transgressed the commandement of God afterward, in going into the old Prophets house to eate bread, (which God had forbad him to doe) loe, a lion met him,
behold what ill success had followed it? Eve as we read for Exampl, how it fell out to the man of God, who Come from Iuda to reprove the Idolatry of Jeroboam At Bethel, who, seeing he transgressed the Commandment of God afterwards, in going into the old prophets house to eat bred, (which God had forbade him to do) lo, a Lion met him,
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when hee was gone out of the towne, and slew him. And it was an apparent correction of God vpon him for that;
when he was gone out of the town, and slew him. And it was an apparent correction of God upon him for that;
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for though in other things he had obeied God to his high commendation, yet because in that one thing he had done contrary to the charge giuen him, (he being told by the old Prophet of Bethel that he might do it) we see what an heauie iudgement befell him.
for though in other things he had obeyed God to his high commendation, yet Because in that one thing he had done contrary to the charge given him, (he being told by the old Prophet of Bethel that he might do it) we see what an heavy judgement befell him.
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It teacheth, that we ought to see in all the manifold actions of this life, that we looke wee haue good warrant for the taking in hand of them,
It Teaches, that we ought to see in all the manifold actions of this life, that we look we have good warrant for the taking in hand of them,
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and the going about them, lest we meete (I say not) with a lion,
and the going about them, lest we meet (I say not) with a Lion,
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but with the Lord crossing of vs, worse then a lion could hurt vs, some way to our little liking in the middest of the hot pursuite of our desires,
but with the Lord crossing of us, Worse then a Lion could hurt us, Some Way to our little liking in the midst of the hight pursuit of our Desires,
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and that either with outward resistance of vs, as he did Ahab by Elias, when he was going to take possession of Naboths vineyard;
and that either with outward resistance of us, as he did Ahab by Elias, when he was going to take possession of Naboth's vineyard;
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or with inward wound of conscience, as most commonly hee vseth to doe, to such as haue knowledge;
or with inward wound of conscience, as most commonly he uses to do, to such as have knowledge;
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or with hardnesse of heart, which alwaies hindreth and keepeth away repentance.
or with hardness of heart, which always hindereth and Keepeth away Repentance.
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And by occasion of Samsons iourneying out of Iuda to Timnah of the Philistims, I say more particularly, let such as trauaile, (whether within the land,
And by occasion of Samsons journeying out of Iuda to Timnah of the philistines, I say more particularly, let such as travail, (whither within the land,
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or beyond seas into forreine countries) see, that their errands are lawfull and warrantable, not expresly crossing the Lords charge, (as that of Shemei did Salomons) lest although they scape Shemei his punishment, yet a worse befall them.
or beyond Seas into foreign countries) see, that their errands Are lawful and warrantable, not expressly crossing the lords charge, (as that of Shimei did Solomon's) lest although they escape Shimei his punishment, yet a Worse befall them.
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Remember Dina, and Gehazi. Nay, see they not onely that their businesse be good, but look they also that their affection be well and orderly carried thereto:
remember Dinah, and Gehazi. Nay, see they not only that their business be good, but look they also that their affection be well and orderly carried thereto:
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otherwise their seeking after noueltie, curiositie, vanitie, (I speake of them that doe so) or their sinister intent any other way, will marre their action of trauailing, be it neuer so lawfull.
otherwise their seeking After novelty, curiosity, vanity, (I speak of them that do so) or their sinister intent any other Way, will mar their actium of travailing, be it never so lawful.
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And as that is nourishment to one creature, which is anothers bane;
And as that is nourishment to one creature, which is another's bane;
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euen so is trauaile to sundrie sorts of men, though to some other it be good and profitable.
even so is travail to sundry sorts of men, though to Some other it be good and profitable.
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It is apparant that many trauellers who went out with no euill purpose, yet being vnarmed against euill,
It is apparent that many travellers who went out with no evil purpose, yet being unarmed against evil,
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and not strongly resolued to depart from it, haue rushed vpon the pikes, tempted God, cast themselues vpon streights,
and not strongly resolved to depart from it, have rushed upon the pikes, tempted God, cast themselves upon straights,
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and indangered their bodies, liues & consciences manifold waies. I speake to such as professe to haue God the directer of their waies:
and endangered their bodies, lives & Consciences manifold ways. I speak to such as profess to have God the directer of their ways:
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as for others, let the dead bury the dead.
as for Others, let the dead bury the dead.
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That is a iourney well vndertaken, which a man can take in faith, and sanctifie it by prayer,
That is a journey well undertaken, which a man can take in faith, and sanctify it by prayer,
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and so commit himselfe therein to Gods protection and blessing.
and so commit himself therein to God's protection and blessing.
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And surely if we goe otherwise to worke, wee are as able to beare meekely and patiently;
And surely if we go otherwise to work, we Are as able to bear meekly and patiently;
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either disappointment, ill successe, or any hard accident that shall befall vs, as wee are to encounter a Lion,
either disappointment, ill success, or any hard accident that shall befall us, as we Are to encounter a lion,
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if he should meete vs. But beside these vntimely and vnseasonable trauailings abroad, there are other no lesse dangerous at home, or neere at hand:
if he should meet us But beside these untimely and unseasonable travailings abroad, there Are other no less dangerous At home, or near At hand:
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and among the rest for example sake, when the Sabbath is abused to wanton and waily gaddings, to stage-playes, gaming houses, drinkings, on which yet by Gods commandement the most lawfull common actions and ordinary businesse ought not to bee done, which may bee done on other daies.
and among the rest for Exampl sake, when the Sabbath is abused to wanton and waily gaddings, to stageplays, gaming houses, drinkings, on which yet by God's Commandment the most lawful Common actions and ordinary business ought not to be done, which may be done on other days.
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This is one instance of many other wicked iourneyings and trauailings on that day, which are as vsuall with the ill disposed,
This is one instance of many other wicked journeyings and travailings on that day, which Are as usual with the ill disposed,
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as it is ordinary among the better sort to heare the word preached, or to vse any other religious exercises.
as it is ordinary among the better sort to hear the word preached, or to use any other religious exercises.
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But although such persons haue no stoppe in their way to turne them backe, neither doe meete with the opposition that Balaam did, to hinder and crosse their desires;
But although such Persons have no stop in their Way to turn them back, neither do meet with the opposition that balaam did, to hinder and cross their Desires;
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yet they shall reape the wages of their iniquitie, as hee did, and wish they had kept at home,
yet they shall reap the wages of their iniquity, as he did, and wish they had kept At home,
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and been free from such company, with many stripes.
and been free from such company, with many stripes.
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The meeting of a Lion by Samson, which was (as wee haue heard) with the perill of his life,
The meeting of a lion by samson, which was (as we have herd) with the peril of his life,
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yet was to him, as God did vse it, an occasion to trie, declare and shew foorth Gods power and strength in him, which should else haue been hidden.
yet was to him, as God did use it, an occasion to try, declare and show forth God's power and strength in him, which should Else have been hidden.
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For the spirit of the Lord stirred vp in him an extraordinary gift of might and manhood, more then is to bee found in the strongest person, whereby he hauing nothing in his hands, did yet teare the Lion in peeces, one part and member from another,
For the Spirit of the Lord stirred up in him an extraordinary gift of might and manhood, more then is to be found in the Strongest person, whereby he having nothing in his hands, did yet tear the lion in Pieces, one part and member from Another,
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as if it had been a young kid or lambe.
as if it had been a young kid or lamb.
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By this example wee may learne, that though the crosse be to vs as feareful, when we see it comming toward vs,
By this Exampl we may Learn, that though the cross be to us as fearful, when we see it coming towards us,
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as a Beare or a Lion is to meet with, yet the Lord who loueth vs,
as a Bear or a lion is to meet with, yet the Lord who loves us,
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as hee did Samson, doth vse by his quickning grace, to hearten vs against it, so that wee finde it to turne to our great good and benefit.
as he did samson, does use by his quickening grace, to hearten us against it, so that we find it to turn to our great good and benefit.
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But let this be marked which I say:
But let this be marked which I say:
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that God doth by his speciall grace bring it thus to passe, not that we should looke for it by extraordinary meanes,
that God does by his special grace bring it thus to pass, not that we should look for it by extraordinary means,
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though he dealt so with Samson, but wee are to beleeue and waite certainly for it,
though he dealt so with samson, but we Are to believe and wait Certainly for it,
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because he hath promised it, and by the helpe thereof, we shall not need to doubt,
Because he hath promised it, and by the help thereof, we shall not need to doubt,
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but that such strength shall be granted vs, as shal put away feare, or at least abate and restraine it:
but that such strength shall be granted us, as shall put away Fear, or At least abate and restrain it:
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but without that help from God, we shall feare and be troubled, when wee doe but heare of the crosse or danger,
but without that help from God, we shall Fear and be troubled, when we do but hear of the cross or danger,
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as at the sight of a lion, yea and be disquieted and ouercome with the heauinesse that we haue for it,
as At the sighed of a Lion, yea and be disquieted and overcome with the heaviness that we have for it,
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as if we should meete a Beare.
as if we should meet a Bear.
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We haue too many examples of this weaknesse and feare in Gods deare people, as in the seruant of Elisha, who when hee saw an armie of Aramites compassing the house, cried out,
We have too many Examples of this weakness and Fear in God's deer people, as in the servant of Elisha, who when he saw an army of Aramites compassing the house, cried out,
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and said, Alas (master) what shall wee doe? So in the Disciples the like is to bee seene, who through their vnbeliefe, thought they had seene a spirit,
and said, Alas (master) what shall we do? So in the Disciples the like is to be seen, who through their unbelief, Thought they had seen a Spirit,
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and were sore afraid, when yet that which they feared was Iesus their Master, comming toward them, to comfort thē:
and were soar afraid, when yet that which they feared was Iesus their Master, coming towards them, to Comfort them:
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So that we of our selues indeed, are most timerous euen when we haue little cause, much more otherwise:
So that we of our selves indeed, Are most timorous even when we have little cause, much more otherwise:
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but yet when great afflictions oppresse vs;
but yet when great afflictions oppress us;
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God being with vs, as I haue said, we are able through his might, to do great things,
God being with us, as I have said, we Are able through his might, to do great things,
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as the Apostle saith, I am able to doe all things through the helpe of Christ, who strengtheneth me.
as the Apostle Says, I am able to do all things through the help of christ, who strengtheneth me.
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Yea so great oddes is there betweene one and the same man oppressed with feare,
Yea so great odds is there between one and the same man oppressed with Fear,
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though for a small trouble, when he is taken on the sudden, and with a great one,
though for a small trouble, when he is taken on the sudden, and with a great one,
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when hee is prouided for it, as betweene the heate of the least candle, and a greatest fire.
when he is provided for it, as between the heat of the least candle, and a greatest fire.
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He that fainted at the one, when he was weake in faith, escaped and ouercame the force of the other, being assisted therewith,
He that fainted At the one, when he was weak in faith, escaped and overcame the force of the other, being assisted therewith,
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as hath at large been shewed in Gedeon, at one time afraid to goe and behold that campe, which after hee blanckt not both to encounter, and to conquer.
as hath At large been showed in Gideon, At one time afraid to go and behold that camp, which After he blanckt not both to encounter, and to conquer.
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as though they had found a better portion then grace, and shall be blindfolded with profit, pleasure,
as though they had found a better portion then grace, and shall be blindfolded with profit, pleasure,
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And this whole storie of the Lion, all that consider, may vnderstand, that it tendeth directly to this end, to prepare and make Samson able to beare the displeasure and enmitie of the Philistims, which was afterward raised vp against him, the Lord giuing him strength for that purpose:
And this Whole story of the lion, all that Consider, may understand, that it tendeth directly to this end, to prepare and make samson able to bear the displeasure and enmity of the philistines, which was afterwards raised up against him, the Lord giving him strength for that purpose:
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and that it might minister matter for the riddle which he did after propound to them, whereby they did sore prouoke him.
and that it might minister matter for the riddle which he did After propound to them, whereby they did soar provoke him.
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By the first, learne, that when God indueth men with excellent gifts betimes, (as he doth many) he thereby declareth, that hee will both double and multiply them in those persons,
By the First, Learn, that when God endueth men with excellent Gifts betimes, (as he does many) he thereby Declareth, that he will both double and multiply them in those Persons,
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and also vse them to serue him to singular purposes, if their proceeding be not hindred by some sinister practises of theirs, to stand in their way,
and also use them to serve him to singular Purposes, if their proceeding be not hindered by Some sinister practises of theirs, to stand in their Way,
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or by the diuell and his instruments subtilitie, diuerting his good gifts to bad purposes.
or by the Devil and his Instruments subtility, diverting his good Gifts to bad Purposes.
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This is apparent by that which God did worke in Samson in his first yeeres of discretion,
This is apparent by that which God did work in samson in his First Years of discretion,
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and when hee was yet but young, compared with that which followed afterwards when he made strip and waste of the Philistims.
and when he was yet but young, compared with that which followed afterwards when he made strip and waste of the philistines.
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Euen so when he will worke (I say) in more speciall manner by some in future age, he will giue signes thereof in younger yeeres;
Eve so when he will work (I say) in more special manner by Some in future age, he will give Signs thereof in younger Years;
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which is notably to be seene in Dauid, who in the great danger he was in by Goliah, (when Saul told him that he was but a boy,
which is notably to be seen in David, who in the great danger he was in by Goliath, (when Saul told him that he was but a boy,
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but hee whom he vndertooke to fight with, to wit Goliah, was a man of warre from his youth) answered vnto Saul, Thy seruant kept his fathers sheepe,
but he whom he undertook to fight with, to wit Goliath, was a man of war from his youth) answered unto Saul, Thy servant kept his Father's sheep,
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and there came a Lion, and likewise a Beare, and tooke a sheepe out of the flocke;
and there Come a lion, and likewise a Bear, and took a sheep out of the flock;
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and I went out after him and smote him, and tooke it out of his mouth,
and I went out After him and smote him, and took it out of his Mouth,
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and when hee rose against me, I caught him by the beard, and smote him and slew him.
and when he rose against me, I caught him by the beard, and smote him and slew him.
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Therefore this vncircumcised Philistim (said hee) shall be as one of them; seeing hee hath railed on the hoast of the liuing God.
Therefore this uncircumcised Philistim (said he) shall be as one of them; seeing he hath railed on the host of the living God.
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And the like is manifest in Samuel, whom because the Lord meant to make a more then ordinary instrument of his glorie, in the function of both Iudge and Prophet:
And the like is manifest in Samuel, whom Because the Lord meant to make a more then ordinary Instrument of his glory, in the function of both Judge and Prophet:
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therefore he reuealed himselfe familiarly by visions vnto him, in his tender age, yea before he seemed to be of discretion,
Therefore he revealed himself familiarly by visions unto him, in his tender age, yea before he seemed to be of discretion,
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and ripenes of yeeres and iudgement, the Lord began that work in him early, which in time to come, he meant to accomplish in great measure.
and ripeness of Years and judgement, the Lord began that work in him early, which in time to come, he meant to accomplish in great measure.
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So that we see that the religious and prudent training vp of young ones in the knowledge of God,
So that we see that the religious and prudent training up of young ones in the knowledge of God,
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and of themselues, and good literature, (being the ordinarie meanes now adaies to promote this worke of God in time to come) is not to be despised:
and of themselves, and good literature, (being the ordinary means now adais to promote this work of God in time to come) is not to be despised:
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much lesse the towardlinesse of such as whom God in their youth shall begin to grace aboue others, is to bee snibbed and checked,
much less the towardliness of such as whom God in their youth shall begin to grace above Others, is to be snibbed and checked,
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as the practise is of some brutish persons to scorne and reiect such, saying: Tush, what reckoning make yee of such? A young Saint, an old Diuell.
as the practice is of Some brutish Persons to scorn and reject such, saying: Tush, what reckoning make ye of such? A young Saint, an old devil.
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This truth is exemplified in many young persons at this day, who by good education doe shew very great towardnes:
This truth is exemplified in many young Persons At this day, who by good education do show very great towardness:
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as schollers in the Vniuersitie in their learning, and other in the countrey, both young men and damzels in such things,
as Scholars in the university in their learning, and other in the country, both young men and damsels in such things,
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as wherein they are trained vp, and both sorts in the practise of Christianitie farre differing from the common sort of youth, who are saucie, disobedient,
as wherein they Are trained up, and both sorts in the practice of Christianity Far differing from the Common sort of youth, who Are saucy, disobedient,
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and prophane, and giue fearefull signes of mischiefe working, and sustaining miserie afterward.
and profane, and give fearful Signs of mischief working, and sustaining misery afterwards.
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And out of them hee raiseth excellent instruments, some fit for Magistracie, and some in other places to doe much good in the Ministerie, not to be teachers onely,
And out of them he Raiseth excellent Instruments, Some fit for Magistracy, and Some in other places to do much good in the Ministry, not to be Teachers only,
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but also fathers begetting many children to God, and others to bring foorth much fruite to his glorie.
but also Father's begetting many children to God, and Others to bring forth much fruit to his glory.
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And herein that prophecie is verified, that in those daies the Lord would powre out his spirit vpon all flesh;
And herein that prophecy is verified, that in those days the Lord would pour out his Spirit upon all Flesh;
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not old men onely, but euen the tenderest, young men and maidens.
not old men only, but even the Tenderest, young men and maidens.
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A fruite (no doubt) of that vnction of Christ Iesus the arch Prophet of his Church, who began at the age of twelue yeeres to giue demonstration of strange forwardnes,
A fruit (no doubt) of that unction of christ Iesus the arch Prophet of his Church, who began At the age of twelue Years to give demonstration of strange forwardness,
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for wisdome and grace, because in his riper yeeres hee was more fully to declare that he was annointed with the spirit without measure.
for Wisdom and grace, Because in his riper Years he was more Fully to declare that he was anointed with the Spirit without measure.
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These therefore whom I spake of before, if they vse well the gifts of God,
These Therefore whom I spoke of before, if they use well the Gifts of God,
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as Dauid and Samuel did, which they receiued in their youth, shal (after they haue gotten experience) see how God prospereth and inlargeth them to their sound and great reioycing,
as David and Samuel did, which they received in their youth, shall (After they have got experience) see how God prospereth and enlargeth them to their found and great rejoicing,
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and the good of many other, and helpe to to cast downe, and destroy the workes of darknesse,
and the good of many other, and help to to cast down, and destroy the works of darkness,
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and of the diuell, in places where they bee not too strongly resisted and set against, by such as loue darknesse more then light, because their deeds are euill.
and of the Devil, in places where they be not too strongly resisted and Set against, by such as love darkness more then Light, Because their Deeds Are evil.
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But if after they haue begun well, and in their younger yeeres giuen great hope,
But if After they have begun well, and in their younger Years given great hope,
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if (I say) they comming further into the world, shall be dazled with the deceitfull beautie of it,
if (I say) they coming further into the world, shall be dazzled with the deceitful beauty of it,
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and promotion, so that thereby they cannot do their former workes, they shall complaine too late (when all these must forsake them) that they were once in the way to do well,
and promotion, so that thereby they cannot do their former works, they shall complain too late (when all these must forsake them) that they were once in the Way to do well,
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if they could haue seene it.
if they could have seen it.
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And all may see, that howsoeuer they woond out of the diuels hands in the first maine temptation, wherein they were in danger to be brought to despaire,
And all may see, that howsoever they wound out of the Devils hands in the First main temptation, wherein they were in danger to be brought to despair,
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and in the next also, which tended to bring them to presumption;
and in the next also, which tended to bring them to presumption;
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yet that he hath preuailed against them in the third, about the glorie of this present world, and thereby hath deceiued them.
yet that he hath prevailed against them in the third, about the glory of this present world, and thereby hath deceived them.
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And thus much be said of the first thing which I mentioned now last in this verse, to wit, of the gifts of God appearing in Samson, in the first yeeres of his discretion: And thus much be said of the First thing which I mentioned now last in this verse, to wit, of the Gifts of God appearing in samson, in the First Years of his discretion:
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of the second, namely, that this storie doth minister matter of the riddle afterwards, I will speake in place, where I shall haue a fitter occasion offered, namely in the fifteenth Chapter.
of the second, namely, that this story does minister matter of the riddle afterwards, I will speak in place, where I shall have a fitter occasion offered, namely in the fifteenth Chapter.
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Lastly, in this verse in that it is said, hee told not his father nor mother of this that hee did to the Lion, it shewed both that neither hee himselfe was vainglorious, (for then not onely they,
Lastly, in this verse in that it is said, he told not his father nor mother of this that he did to the lion, it showed both that neither he himself was vainglorious, (for then not only they,
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but other should soone haue heard thereof) but also it appeareth, that he saw no cause nor end of vttering it to them at that time.
but other should soon have herd thereof) but also it appears, that he saw no cause nor end of uttering it to them At that time.
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So let vs learne when to speake, and when to hold our peace, and to be silent,
So let us Learn when to speak, and when to hold our peace, and to be silent,
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euen when our speaking can doe no good; or more hurt then good, or when it cannot but doe hurt.
even when our speaking can do no good; or more hurt then good, or when it cannot but do hurt.
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And by this rule, which guideth vs how to be silent, and when;
And by this Rule, which guideth us how to be silent, and when;
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let vs also learne how to speake, and when, namely, when wee see it may doe good,
let us also Learn how to speak, and when, namely, when we see it may do good,
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and no hurt, or more good then hurt.
and no hurt, or more good then hurt.
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The same is repeated of him in verse 9. and agreeth with that which I haue often vrged in the generall, to wit, that wee should shew all godly wisdome as well as vprightnes in our doings:
The same is repeated of him in verse 9. and agreeth with that which I have often urged in the general, to wit, that we should show all godly Wisdom as well as uprightness in our doings:
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as our Sauiour Mat. 11. would not commend Iohn Baptist before his Disciples were gone, lest it should haue as much hindred them, as profited the people.
as our Saviour Mathew 11. would not commend John Baptist before his Disciples were gone, lest it should have as much hindered them, as profited the people.
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Vers. 8. And he went downe and talked with the woman those things that were pleasing in the eyes of Samson.
Vers. 8. And he went down and talked with the woman those things that were pleasing in the eyes of samson.
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9. And within a few daies when he returned to receiue her, he went aside to see the carkeis of the lion:
9. And within a few days when he returned to receive her, he went aside to see the Carkes of the Lion:
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and behold, there was a swarming of Bees, and hony in the body of the lion. and behold, there was a swarming of Bees, and honey in the body of the Lion.
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10. And he tooke thereof in his hands, ond went eating, and came to his father and his mother and gaue vnto them, and they did eate:
10. And he took thereof in his hands, and went eating, and Come to his father and his mother and gave unto them, and they did eat:
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but he told not them that he had taken the hony out of the body of the lion. but he told not them that he had taken the honey out of the body of the Lion.
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11. So his father went downe vnto the woman, and Samson made there a feast: for so vsed the young men to doe.
11. So his father went down unto the woman, and samson made there a feast: for so used the young men to do.
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12. And when they saw him, they brought thirtie companions to be with him. Then Samson said to them, I will now put foorth a riddle vnto you:
12. And when they saw him, they brought thirtie Sodales to be with him. Then samson said to them, I will now put forth a riddle unto you:
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and if you can declare it me within seuen daies of the feast, and finde it out, I will giue you thirtie sheetes, and thirtie change of garments. and if you can declare it me within seuen days of the feast, and find it out, I will give you thirtie sheets, and thirtie change of garments.
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NOw it followeth according to the diuision made in the second verse of this second part of this Chapter,
NOw it follows according to the division made in the second verse of this second part of this Chapter,
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how Samson went to agree with the woman, and his father and mother with him, as we heard they did in the seuenth verse:
how samson went to agree with the woman, and his father and mother with him, as we herd they did in the Seventh verse:
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and that his father, when they came thither, did that which pleased him in concluding the match with her.
and that his father, when they Come thither, did that which pleased him in concluding the match with her.
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For that is the sense of this first of these verses:
For that is the sense of this First of these Verses:
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to wit, that where it is said, he did speake the things that pleased Samson, we should vnderstand that to be meant of his father, that he talked with the woman to the good contentment and liking of his sonne:
to wit, that where it is said, he did speak the things that pleased samson, we should understand that to be meant of his father, that he talked with the woman to the good contentment and liking of his son:
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also heere is shewed, what fell out at this their next going vp in the way when he went to receiue her,
also Here is showed, what fell out At this their next going up in the Way when he went to receive her,
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and this to the 11. verse.
and this to the 11. verse.
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But here I must a little stay the reader, by occasion of a doubt arising out of the 8. verse, to wit, in that it is said, Samson went aside to the carkeis of the lion,
But Here I must a little stay the reader, by occasion of a doubt arising out of the 8. verse, to wit, in that it is said, samson went aside to the Carkes of the Lion,
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and tooke hony out of it. and took honey out of it.
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For seeing he was a Nazarite, as appeareth by cap. 13. 5. and chap. 16. 17. it may bee thought that Samson either sinned against the rule of the Nazarite,
For seeing he was a Nazarite, as appears by cap. 13. 5. and chap. 16. 17. it may be Thought that samson either sinned against the Rule of the Nazarite,
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or else had a speciall dispensation to breake it.
or Else had a special Dispensation to break it.
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Touching the rule, wee reade Numb. 6. and particularly vers. 6. that it forbad comming at a carkeis. And yet we should be vncharitable in casting the blame of wilfull finne vpon Samson, and as rash in iustifying any dispensation, seeing neither of both are mentioned or intimated in the text.
Touching the Rule, we read Numb. 6. and particularly vers. 6. that it forbade coming At a Carkes. And yet we should be uncharitable in casting the blame of wilful fin upon samson, and as rash in justifying any Dispensation, seeing neither of both Are mentioned or intimated in the text.
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The answere is, Samson neither sinned against the rule, nor was dispensed with by God: and the reason is, He was tied to no such rule.
The answer is, samson neither sinned against the Rule, nor was dispensed with by God: and the reason is, He was tied to no such Rule.
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And seeing it will be demanded still, How then could he be a Nazarite? I answer againe, that we must make a difference betweene Nazarites:
And seeing it will be demanded still, How then could he be a Nazarite? I answer again, that we must make a difference between nazarites:
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Some were borne Nazarites, and by an immediate ordaining of God, separated to this profession. Others voluntarily vndertook the vow according to the Ceremonie.
some were born nazarites, and by an immediate ordaining of God, separated to this profession. Others voluntarily undertook the Voelli according to the Ceremony.
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Both sorts had something common, both the profession of a more strict and pure worship of God, and some ceremonies annexed thereto.
Both sorts had something Common, both the profession of a more strict and pure worship of God, and Some ceremonies annexed thereto.
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But they differed herein, that as the former sort were necessarilie tied to that estate,
But they differed herein, that as the former sort were necessarily tied to that estate,
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and that for their whole life, so they had priuiledge allowed them to be exempt from some ceremoniall obseruances which the vowed Nazarites were tied to.
and that for their Whole life, so they had privilege allowed them to be exempt from Some ceremonial observances which the vowed nazarites were tied to.
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For as the vowed Nazarite was voluntarie, and for a certaine space of time onely, so for that time he was bound indifferently to all the Articles mentioned in Numbers.
For as the vowed Nazarite was voluntary, and for a certain Molle of time only, so for that time he was bound indifferently to all the Articles mentioned in Numbers.
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Samson then (I say) was no voluntarie or vowed, but a borne and ordained Nazarite extraordinarily. samson then (I say) was no voluntary or vowed, but a born and ordained Nazarite extraordinarily.
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And therefore though it be probable that hee was tied to more then his long haire,
And Therefore though it be probable that he was tied to more then his long hair,
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as namely to abstaine from strong drinke, (as his mother was) yet it is cleere that he was free from this ceremonie of touching the dead and sundrie other.
as namely to abstain from strong drink, (as his mother was) yet it is clear that he was free from this ceremony of touching the dead and sundry other.
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Of the like ordination was Iohn Babtist, as by the text appeareth, Luk. 1. 15. This answere is applied by them who hold our Sauiour to haue been a Nazarite (not by the place of his education onely, Matth. 2. 23. but by profession also) to salue the obiections of his drinking wine, comming to the dead, &c. but how soundly I will not here enquire:
Of the like ordination was John Baptist, as by the text appears, Luk. 1. 15. This answer is applied by them who hold our Saviour to have been a Nazarite (not by the place of his education only, Matthew 2. 23. but by profession also) to salve the objections of his drinking wine, coming to the dead, etc. but how soundly I will not Here inquire:
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onely this I say, if that could be proued that our Sauiour was a professed Nazarite,
only this I say, if that could be proved that our Saviour was a professed Nazarite,
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then those obiections hinder nothing, because they onely oppugne the vowed, not the ordained Nazarites. But of this, thus much.
then those objections hinder nothing, Because they only oppugn the vowed, not the ordained nazarites. But of this, thus much.
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Now I proceed to the doctrine.
Now I proceed to the Doctrine.
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First, here by Samsons father and mother going with him to conclude the mariage, it teacheth, that when parents see that the match which their children vpon iust occasion propound to them,
First, Here by Samsons father and mother going with him to conclude the marriage, it Teaches, that when Parents see that the match which their children upon just occasion propound to them,
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and desire their consent in, is of the Lord, and pleasing to him, they ought (as I said before) to be ready to further and accomplish it in the best manner,
and desire their consent in, is of the Lord, and pleasing to him, they ought (as I said before) to be ready to further and accomplish it in the best manner,
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and with the best conditions that they can:
and with the best conditions that they can:
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so their children may in reuerence desire them, that seeing God doth allow and blesse them herein, that they would not hinder them.
so their children may in Reverence desire them, that seeing God does allow and bless them herein, that they would not hinder them.
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But if they make their matches so that their parents and guardians may not, neither dare be seene in them,
But if they make their Matches so that their Parents and guardians may not, neither Dare be seen in them,
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as it is a great blemish to themselues, so it is iust that they bee both held backe by them, and their attempt staied therein;
as it is a great blemish to themselves, so it is just that they be both held back by them, and their attempt stayed therein;
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let them therefore submit themselues to the Lord, and giue their parents the honour that is due to them,
let them Therefore submit themselves to the Lord, and give their Parents the honour that is due to them,
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lest they make them most strangers in this work, who should be chiefe doers in the same,
lest they make them most Strangers in this work, who should be chief doers in the same,
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and by that they may know, that their prospering therein shall be small.
and by that they may know, that their prospering therein shall be small.
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But for this point, let the reader see that which I haue noted of Caleb, chap. 1.
But for this point, let the reader see that which I have noted of Caleb, chap. 1.
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After Samson and the woman had agreed about their mariage, hee went againe afterward and tooke her to bee his wife:
After samson and the woman had agreed about their marriage, he went again afterwards and took her to be his wife:
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and what fell out in the way as he went is shewed.
and what fell out in the Way as he went is showed.
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By the first of these two, in that he married her afterward and tooke her for his wife,
By the First of these two, in that he married her afterwards and took her for his wife,
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when he had now first consented with her to liue together as man and wife, and that with his parents agreeing thereto;
when he had now First consented with her to live together as man and wife, and that with his Parents agreeing thereto;
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all these doe proue that the vniting of one man and one woman together in mariage, is a solemne ordinance of God,
all these do prove that the uniting of one man and one woman together in marriage, is a solemn Ordinance of God,
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and appointed by him, and so it is likewise blessed by him, where hee is obeyed in it:
and appointed by him, and so it is likewise blessed by him, where he is obeyed in it:
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and that the loose and brutish liuing together otherwise, (as one man with many women, &c.) is most vnfitting a Christian, and contrary to God;
and that the lose and brutish living together otherwise, (as one man with many women, etc.) is most unfitting a Christian, and contrary to God;
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ordinance, and bringeth foorth most noisome euils:
Ordinance, and brings forth most noisome evils:
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euen as the parting and separation of one of the married persons from the other, saue for adulterie, is odious.
even as the parting and separation of one of the married Persons from the other, save for adultery, is odious.
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And this of the first of the two points be said briefly, seeing occasion is offered to speake more particularly of it elsewhere.
And this of the First of the two points be said briefly, seeing occasion is offered to speak more particularly of it elsewhere.
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The second thing in these two verses, to wit, what fell out in the way as he went, was this that Samson went aside,
The second thing in these two Verses, to wit, what fell out in the Way as he went, was this that samson went aside,
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as he trauailed to his marriage, to see the carkeis of the lion which he had rent in peeces,
as he travailed to his marriage, to see the Carkes of the Lion which he had rend in Pieces,
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and what was become of it. And hee found in the body of it, a swarme of Bees and hony:
and what was become of it. And he found in the body of it, a swarm of Bees and honey:
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a strange thing to behold, for those creatures loue the sweetest places, and not those which are vnsauourie.
a strange thing to behold, for those creatures love the Sweetest places, and not those which Are unsavoury.
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But the Lord had so brought it to passe, and that his father and mother should eate thereof,
But the Lord had so brought it to pass, and that his father and mother should eat thereof,
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and yet not know from whence it came, to the end that it might minister matter for the riddle that he propounded at his mariage, whereby occasion arose to him of pursuing the Philistims.
and yet not know from whence it Come, to the end that it might minister matter for the riddle that he propounded At his marriage, whereby occasion arose to him of pursuing the philistines.
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Thus God prepared the hony in the body of the lion, and directed him to finde, eate,
Thus God prepared the honey in the body of the Lion, and directed him to find, eat,
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and giue it to be eaten.
and give it to be eaten.
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or else shake it off, as the asse doth his burthen, not staying Gods leisure, till hee case vs:
or Else shake it off, as the Ass does his burden, not staying God's leisure, till he case us:
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By this that I haue now set downe in these two verses, wee may see, that when God pleaseth either to punish or blesse,
By this that I have now Set down in these two Verses, we may see, that when God Pleases either to Punish or bless,
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as here hee did both, (for hee intended a blessing to Israel, and a punishment to the Philistims) he will vse meanes for the effecting of the same,
as Here he did both, (for he intended a blessing to Israel, and a punishment to the philistines) he will use means for the effecting of the same,
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though wee see not alwaies how, and extraordinarily, rather then they shall faile, and not come to passe.
though we see not always how, and extraordinarily, rather then they shall fail, and not come to pass.
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And so when he purposed to deliuer his people out of Pharaos bondage, and none saw how it could bee, they being hedged in (as it were) on euery side, hee made a way (we see) for them thorow the red sea,
And so when he purposed to deliver his people out of Pharaohs bondage, and none saw how it could be, they being hedged in (as it were) on every side, he made a Way (we see) for them thorough the read sea,
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as it had been by the high way, and drie ground.
as it had been by the high Way, and dry ground.
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Euen so be we perswaded, that he hauing appointed and purposed to do vs good in this life, who feare him,
Even so be we persuaded, that he having appointed and purposed to do us good in this life, who Fear him,
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and to bring vs well through all difficulties, as he hath promised, and to finish our course with ioy;
and to bring us well through all difficulties, as he hath promised, and to finish our course with joy;
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he will most certainly doe it, though wee see not how, but it may seeme oft times to vs impossible,
he will most Certainly do it, though we see not how, but it may seem oft times to us impossible,
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for he hath many waies to bring his will to passe.
for he hath many ways to bring his will to pass.
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Euen as hee did, when he deliuered Elisha the Prophet from the armie of the Aramites, by an armie of heauenly souldiers,
Eve as he did, when he Delivered Elisha the Prophet from the army of the Aramites, by an army of heavenly Soldiers,
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and when hee promised great plentie of corne by his Prophet on the next day,
and when he promised great plenty of corn by his Prophet on the next day,
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when yet at that present they were almost famished, he did (I say) performe it,
when yet At that present they were almost famished, he did (I say) perform it,
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and that by the meanes of foure leprous persons, in so much that a great man neere to the King affirming, that although God should raine downe corneout of heauen, it could not bee so;
and that by the means of foure leprous Persons, in so much that a great man near to the King affirming, that although God should rain down corneout of heaven, it could not be so;
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yet he liued and saw it so, though he liued not to eate of it, euen as the Prophet had told him.
yet he lived and saw it so, though he lived not to eat of it, even as the Prophet had told him.
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And so be we perswaded that whatsoeuer he seeth expedient for vs, he will bring it to passe,
And so be we persuaded that whatsoever he sees expedient for us, he will bring it to pass,
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though we see not how, hee hath waies enough;
though we see not how, he hath ways enough;
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and that which he doth not for vs, wee must willingly submit our selues to want and forgoe,
and that which he does not for us, we must willingly submit our selves to want and forgo,
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as knowing that it were not good for vs to haue it granted.
as knowing that it were not good for us to have it granted.
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Whereas wee in our troubles and feares either about grace to bee granted vs, or deliuerances to bee wrought for vs, doe either smoother our faith, by feare and despaire of helpe,
Whereas we in our Troubles and fears either about grace to be granted us, or Deliverances to be wrought for us, do either smoother our faith, by Fear and despair of help,
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or breake foorth into open murmuring and discontentednes, which in time causeth vs to shift and make way for our selues by vsing vnlawfull remedies.
or break forth into open murmuring and discontentedness, which in time Causes us to shift and make Way for our selves by using unlawful remedies.
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And by this meanes we double our affliction, both for measure and continuance oftentimes:
And by this means we double our affliction, both for measure and Continuance oftentimes:
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Now if we (being in our selues most shiftlesse) could behold that alsufficiencie of power which is in God,
Now if we (being in our selves most shiftless) could behold that All-sufficiency of power which is in God,
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and the varietie of meanes which his wisedome can worke by, for our deliuerance, this confused and distrustfull behauiour of ours should in great part be cured.
and the variety of means which his Wisdom can work by, for our deliverance, this confused and distrustful behaviour of ours should in great part be cured.
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Especially, seeing whatsoeuer power he hath in him to succour vs, his distressed seruants, his loue setteth him on worke to shew and exercise it,
Especially, seeing whatsoever power he hath in him to succour us, his distressed Servants, his love sets him on work to show and exercise it,
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and all for our exceeding benefit and good. Dauid saw not before Sauls comming against him, by what meanes God would rescue him,
and all for our exceeding benefit and good. David saw not before Saul's coming against him, by what means God would rescue him,
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neither was it needfull seeing he had promised so to doe:
neither was it needful seeing he had promised so to do:
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howbeit he waiting by faith the issue, he was deliuered, and so saw how the Lord wrought it for him:
howbeit he waiting by faith the issue, he was Delivered, and so saw how the Lord wrought it for him:
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and thereby gathered, that so hee was able and ready to do often in the like danger, rather then his promise should faile and be falsified.
and thereby gathered, that so he was able and ready to do often in the like danger, rather then his promise should fail and be falsified.
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Thus wee should hearten on our selues to waite with pacience through all difficulties, till we haue finished our course with ioy.
Thus we should hearten on our selves to wait with patience through all difficulties, till we have finished our course with joy.
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And in that he tolde not this either to his father or mother, which was very like he should haue done, (it being a strange thing to finde honey in the carkeis of a Lyon) and we are all giuen to tell such things to our friends,
And in that he told not this either to his father or mother, which was very like he should have done, (it being a strange thing to find honey in the Carkes of a lion) and we Are all given to tell such things to our Friends,
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as are seldome heard of, and are like to be wondred at, as newes very welcome to them,
as Are seldom herd of, and Are like to be wondered At, as news very welcome to them,
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yet I say, in that he signified it not vnto them, it was wisely done of him to conceale it,
yet I say, in that he signified it not unto them, it was wisely done of him to conceal it,
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whether he then thought to make a riddle of it, or no, it is vncertaine, as after he did:
whither he then Thought to make a riddle of it, or no, it is uncertain, as After he did:
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for then, if he had told it to them, it might easily haue been knowne to many,
for then, if he had told it to them, it might Easily have been known to many,
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and so it had been like to haue by some meanes been disclosed to and among the Philistims,
and so it had been like to have by Some means been disclosed to and among the philistines,
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as wee see it was afterward, when he tolde it to his wife onely. It confirmeth vs in the former doctrine out of the seuenth verse:
as we see it was afterwards, when he told it to his wife only. It confirmeth us in the former Doctrine out of the Seventh verse:
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namely, that we be very wary to conceale things that need not bee vttered, especially secrets,
namely, that we be very wary to conceal things that need not be uttered, especially secrets,
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when wee see no good can come thereby, but by concealing them there may.
when we see no good can come thereby, but by concealing them there may.
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And because it is not easie for a man to foresee euery inconuenience which may come of vnseasonable speech;
And Because it is not easy for a man to foresee every inconvenience which may come of unseasonable speech;
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therefore it is the wisest way for vs to cut off al talke, whereof wee see not some good reason to moue and warrant vs to vtter it.
Therefore it is the Wisest Way for us to Cut off all talk, whereof we see not Some good reason to move and warrant us to utter it.
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Now if there grow any inconuenience thereby, notwithstanding our care and respectiuenes, wee shall haue the lesse to accuse vs,
Now if there grow any inconvenience thereby, notwithstanding our care and respectiuenes, we shall have the less to accuse us,
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as we see in Dauids fact, 1. Sam. 21. I meane in his requiring the shew bread and armour of Golia from Abimilech in the presence of Doeg, necessitie draue him to aske it,
as we see in David fact, 1. Sam. 21. I mean in his requiring the show bred and armour of Goliath from Abimelech in the presence of Doeg, necessity drove him to ask it,
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and Christ defended the fact, and therefore hee had lesse cause to bee troubled, though much hurt arose by it.
and christ defended the fact, and Therefore he had less cause to be troubled, though much hurt arose by it.
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To them that obiect, that Samson tolde the riddle to his wife, which was more dangerous then to haue opened it to his parents:
To them that Object, that samson told the riddle to his wife, which was more dangerous then to have opened it to his Parents:
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be this taken for an answere, that he offended greatly in so doing.
be this taken for an answer, that he offended greatly in so doing.
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And we may learne by it, that we may possibly shew wisdome in some part of our life, whereof yet wee may faile, without great heed taking, afterward.
And we may Learn by it, that we may possibly show Wisdom in Some part of our life, whereof yet we may fail, without great heed taking, afterwards.
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We haue heard how Samson went to take his wife, and what fell out by the way.
We have herd how samson went to take his wife, and what fell out by the Way.
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Now followeth the third point (in this second part of the Chapter) to wit, their meeting to accomplish his mariage,
Now follows the third point (in this second part of the Chapter) to wit, their meeting to accomplish his marriage,
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and what things were done thereat, and they were especially foure. The first, he made the Philistims a feast, in this verse.
and what things were done thereat, and they were especially foure. The First, he made the philistines a feast, in this verse.
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Secondly, what the Philistims did to him: verse 12. That is, they prouided thirtie companions to be with him;
Secondly, what the philistines did to him: verse 12. That is, they provided thirtie Sodales to be with him;
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Thirdly, Samson propounded a riddle to them, with condition what they should haue, if they could tell him the meaning of it, within seauen dayes, and contrariwise:
Thirdly, samson propounded a riddle to them, with condition what they should have, if they could tell him the meaning of it, within seauen days, and contrariwise:
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and this to the middest of the 15. verse.
and this to the midst of the 15. verse.
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Lastly, how they laboured to know the meaning of it, but could not, till the seauenth day,
Lastly, how they laboured to know the meaning of it, but could not, till the Seventh day,
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and then they tolde it to him, hauing gotten it of his wife before: and this to the twentieth verse.
and then they told it to him, having got it of his wife before: and this to the twentieth verse.
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The first of these 4. things mentioned in this verse, was, that he made them a feast:
The First of these 4. things mentioned in this verse, was, that he made them a feast:
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his father going downe with him againe, (no doubt) to be a comfort to him in that strange place,
his father going down with him again, (no doubt) to be a Comfort to him in that strange place,
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and to countenance him, as I haue noted twice before in verse 6. &c. And it is added, that Samson did that according to the custome of the place,
and to countenance him, as I have noted twice before in verse 6. etc. And it is added, that samson did that according to the custom of the place,
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for so the yong men were wont to doe at their mariage.
for so the young men were wont to do At their marriage.
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Here by this custome (not vnlawfull in it selfe) we see it hath been an vsuall thing to call friends together at such times of marrying their kindred, to feast and reioyce one with another.
Here by this custom (not unlawful in it self) we see it hath been an usual thing to call Friends together At such times of marrying their kindred, to feast and rejoice one with Another.
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It hath been the practise of the good, as well as of the bad:
It hath been the practice of the good, as well as of the bad:
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neither is it our commendation, simply to shunne the ciuill or indifferent actions of common men, and the multitude;
neither is it our commendation, simply to shun the civil or indifferent actions of Common men, and the multitude;
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but this indeed is to bee looked to, that wee conforme not our selues to the euill manner of vsing them in the age we liue in, Rom. 12. And as for this one custome and fashion of feasting,
but this indeed is to be looked to, that we conform not our selves to the evil manner of using them in the age we live in, Rom. 12. And as for this one custom and fashion of feasting,
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as Samson vsed it, so Christ was present at a marriage feast in Canan a towne of Galile, where many were met together, and he approued their feasting.
as samson used it, so christ was present At a marriage feast in Canaan a town of Galilee, where many were met together, and he approved their feasting.
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And as for the bad, Laban made a feast, and called together the men of the place,
And as for the bad, Laban made a feast, and called together the men of the place,
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when he gaue his daughter to Iacob to wife. So also did the young men of the Philistims vse to doe at such times.
when he gave his daughter to Iacob to wife. So also did the young men of the philistines use to do At such times.
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The action therefore hauing been the practise as well of the godly as of bad people, in it selfe is indifferent to be vsed;
The actium Therefore having been the practice as well of the godly as of bad people, in it self is indifferent to be used;
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and as it may be done lawfully, so it may also be omitted, because wicked men haue vsed it, who doe nothing well:
and as it may be done lawfully, so it may also be omitted, Because wicked men have used it, who do nothing well:
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and therefore as it falleth out for the most part, that the greatest number that meete at feasts are none of the best, it may be seene oft times more conuenient to omit the meetings of such,
and Therefore as it falls out for the most part, that the greatest number that meet At feasts Are none of the best, it may be seen oft times more convenient to omit the meetings of such,
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lest much wickednesse should be committed by them, and lewdnes in tongue and behauiour, to the dishonour of God, which is the more easily done,
lest much wickedness should be committed by them, and Lewdness in tongue and behaviour, to the dishonour of God, which is the more Easily done,
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when they haue well filled themselues.
when they have well filled themselves.
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Or if it cannot be altogether let passe, yet a smaller company would bee gathered, especially of such of our friends as are of the best sort of people;
Or if it cannot be altogether let pass, yet a smaller company would be gathered, especially of such of our Friends as Are of the best sort of people;
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and for the other, if they must needes be there, they should so bee placed at the table, that as few of them be set together as may be,
and for the other, if they must needs be there, they should so be placed At the table, that as few of them be Set together as may be,
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and that it bee obserued, that they may bee soone interrupted and broken off, (by such as sit neere and are better minded and wise withall) if they should fall in any offensiue behauiour.
and that it be observed, that they may be soon interrupted and broken off, (by such as fit near and Are better minded and wise withal) if they should fallen in any offensive behaviour.
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As for our Sauiour Christ, hee gaue good example at the marriage where he was present,
As for our Saviour christ, he gave good Exampl At the marriage where he was present,
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and took occasion, by the miracle which he wrought there, to hold them occupied in good talke,
and took occasion, by the miracle which he wrought there, to hold them occupied in good talk,
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and to turne the people away from the contrary; and we as farre as we may see our companie to be to good ends,
and to turn the people away from the contrary; and we as Far as we may see our company to be to good ends,
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as that we may be like to doe good, or take good so and thereafter to vse it.
as that we may be like to do good, or take good so and thereafter to use it.
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And this be said of this point here, hauing before touched it, and hauing occasion to speake fullier of it afterwards.
And this be said of this point Here, having before touched it, and having occasion to speak fuller of it afterwards.
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Further, by this that is said here, that the young men vsed to make a feast at their marriage,
Further, by this that is said Here, that the young men used to make a feast At their marriage,
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and therefore Samson did so, we see the force and strength of custome how it preuaileth,
and Therefore samson did so, we see the force and strength of custom how it prevaileth,
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Such a custome that was, that the people at their desire had a prisoner deliuered & set free to them at the Passeouer:
Such a custom that was, that the people At their desire had a prisoner Delivered & Set free to them At the Passover:
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by meanes whereof they asked Barrabas a murtherer, rather then Iesus.
by means whereof they asked Barabbas a murderer, rather then Iesus.
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Such customes as are bad are continued still, whereby disorder and reuell is maintained, euen fruits of darknesse, into the which the people is so reuited, that though the preaching of the Gospel hath bewraied and brought to light the shame and odiousnes of them,
Such customs as Are bad Are continued still, whereby disorder and revel is maintained, even fruits of darkness, into the which the people is so reuited, that though the preaching of the Gospel hath bewrayed and brought to Light the shame and odiousness of them,
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yet they can hardly bee broken almost in any places. As the prophane spending the greatest part of the Lords Sabbath in carding, drinking, feasting,
yet they can hardly be broken almost in any places. As the profane spending the greatest part of the lords Sabbath in carding, drinking, feasting,
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and such like abomination, and other such, in euery countrey after the manner thereof, making it a day rather held to Bacchus, or Saturne, then the Lord.
and such like abomination, and other such, in every country After the manner thereof, making it a day rather held to Bacchus, or Saturn, then the Lord.
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And the same may be said of the riotous and intemperate mispending of the twelue daies,
And the same may be said of the riotous and intemperate misspending of the twelue days,
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and certaine other daies in the yeere, farre worse passed, then (I say not Papists) but euen Heathens oft times vse to doe.
and certain other days in the year, Far Worse passed, then (I say not Papists) but even heathens oft times use to do.
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And except the putting downe of Faires, that were wont to be kept on the Sabbath (which with much ado were some yeeres agone abolished) I remember not many more ill customes ouerthrowne and put out of vse.
And except the putting down of Fairs, that were wont to be kept on the Sabbath (which with much ado were Some Years ago abolished) I Remember not many more ill customs overthrown and put out of use.
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As for the ouerthrowing of many blind, dangerous, and disordered Alehouses, (for there is vse of the honest,
As for the overthrowing of many blind, dangerous, and disordered Alehouses, (for there is use of the honest,
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for the necessitie of trauellers) it hath indeed very commendably been gone about by some honourable and worshipfull persons;
for the necessity of travellers) it hath indeed very commendably been gone about by Some honourable and worshipful Persons;
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but yet through the vpholding of them by some gentlemen and others, to their small credit, they remaine still, to the working of much euill and mischiefe thereby in most places.
but yet through the upholding of them by Some gentlemen and Others, to their small credit, they remain still, to the working of much evil and mischief thereby in most places.
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As for those that are good customes (to say no more of the bad) they ought;
As for those that Are good customs (to say no more of the bad) they ought;
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and other that be not hurtfull, may be suffered and continued.
and other that be not hurtful, may be suffered and continued.
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And in that respect (I take it) did Samson here, after the manner of the young men, make a feast to the Philistims.
And in that respect (I take it) did samson Here, After the manner of the young men, make a feast to the philistines.
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But to proceed, they being on both sides met at the marriage, I meane Samson and his friends on the one part,
But to proceed, they being on both sides met At the marriage, I mean samson and his Friends on the one part,
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and the Philistims on the other, the holy storie sheweth what the Philistims did:
and the philistines on the other, the holy story shows what the philistines did:
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to wit, they tooke thirtie yong men (for they had choice enough) but the friends of Samson being strangers there, could not command such a number,
to wit, they took thirtie young men (for they had choice enough) but the Friends of samson being Strangers there, could not command such a number,
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neither is it like that the Philistims would haue liked it:
neither is it like that the philistines would have liked it:
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so that it cannot be meant of Samsons friends, that they took thirtie men to countenance and honour him,
so that it cannot be meant of Samsons Friends, that they took thirtie men to countenance and honour him,
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but of the Philistims, who when they saw what manhood and stomacke was in him,
but of the philistines, who when they saw what manhood and stomach was in him,
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and that they had neede to beware of him, they gaue him thirtie men (pretending they did it to honour him) to attend vpon him, which indeed they did for feare of him.
and that they had need to beware of him, they gave him thirtie men (pretending they did it to honour him) to attend upon him, which indeed they did for Fear of him.
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In these Philistims we may obserue two things: the one is, their policie:
In these philistines we may observe two things: the one is, their policy:
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the other, the care that they had of, and ouer thēselues, when they thought there was danger towards them, and cause of feare.
the other, the care that they had of, and over themselves, when they Thought there was danger towards them, and cause of Fear.
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Policie (I say) was in them, for that when they feared, they would not seeme so to doe,
Policy (I say) was in them, for that when they feared, they would not seem so to do,
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but couered it with a faire cloake, namely in appointing thirtie companions to him, as if they meant to set him foorth and countenance him.
but covered it with a fair cloak, namely in appointing thirtie Sodales to him, as if they meant to Set him forth and countenance him.
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This the light of nature did teach them, to keepe themselues from danger and harme.
This the Light of nature did teach them, to keep themselves from danger and harm.
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Neither were the meanes euill that they vsed for that purpose, though it must be granted, that it was all one to them whether they were or no.
Neither were the means evil that they used for that purpose, though it must be granted, that it was all one to them whither they were or no.
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So much more we being more cleerely and fully inlightned by the written word of God, may in great perill not seeme to feare,
So much more we being more clearly and Fully enlightened by the written word of God, may in great peril not seem to Fear,
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when it can doe vs no good (but it may put vs to reproch:) but vse such lawfull helpe,
when it can do us no good (but it may put us to reproach:) but use such lawful help,
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as wee haue at hand, to repell the same, though we let it not appeare.
as we have At hand, to repel the same, though we let it not appear.
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Euen as Paul did, who when hee was in great ieoberdie of his life by the Pharisies and Sadduces,
Eve as Paul did, who when he was in great ieoberdie of his life by the Pharisees and Sadducees,
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and like to bee rent in peeces betwixt them, hee bewraied not to them what hee feared,
and like to be rend in Pieces betwixt them, he bewrayed not to them what he feared,
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but vsed that helpe that God shewed him, that was this policie, that he said with a loud voyce among them that he was a Pharisie:
but used that help that God showed him, that was this policy, that he said with a loud voice among them that he was a Pharisee:
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whereat there was a sudden diuision of his aduersaries, the one sect being against the other; whereat there was a sudden division of his Adversaries, the one sect being against the other;
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and the Pharisies holding with Paul against the Sadduces.
and the Pharisees holding with Paul against the Sadducees.
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Onely let no man (by this that I haue said) iustifie his shifting and vnlawfull policie in bringing himselfe out of trouble:
Only let no man (by this that I have said) justify his shifting and unlawful policy in bringing himself out of trouble:
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among which sort of shifters at this day, the most bold and dangerous and diuelish is this treacherous crue of Iesuites, who when they haue brought themselues into the briars by their villanous doings, seeke to relieue themselues by lyings, equiuocations,
among which sort of shifters At this day, the most bold and dangerous and devilish is this treacherous crew of Iesuites, who when they have brought themselves into the briers by their villainous doings, seek to relieve themselves by lyings, equivocations,
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and periurie, or flying (if they can) from comming to their answere.
and perjury, or flying (if they can) from coming to their answer.
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The other thing to bee noted in these Philistims, was their wise care to keepe themselues from hurt by Samson, when they saw him to be a man to be feared,
The other thing to be noted in these philistines, was their wise care to keep themselves from hurt by samson, when they saw him to be a man to be feared,
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and this they shewed herein, that they set thirtie men of their own countrey, as if they would haue honoured him, (much like Herod, who pretended that he would honour Christ,
and this they showed herein, that they Set thirtie men of their own country, as if they would have honoured him, (much like Herod, who pretended that he would honour christ,
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when he sought to kill him) whereas they intended no such thing, but to set them as watchmen to take heede that no hurt might be wrought by him against them.
when he sought to kill him) whereas they intended no such thing, but to Set them as watchmen to take heed that no hurt might be wrought by him against them.
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And as they did by the light of nature thus prouide for their owne safetie, so wee ought wisely and warily to preuent danger, where it is comming towards vs:
And as they did by the Light of nature thus provide for their own safety, so we ought wisely and warily to prevent danger, where it is coming towards us:
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and to bee wise as serpents and beware of men, as well as to be innocent like doues.
and to be wise as Serpents and beware of men, as well as to be innocent like Dove.
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We haue great cause in these daies to beware whom wee trust, and to whom we commit ourselues by giuing credit to them. We have great cause in these days to beware whom we trust, and to whom we commit ourselves by giving credit to them.
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Our Sauiour hath left vs a good example behinde him, whereby wee may take heed how farre we commit our seiues to men.
Our Saviour hath left us a good Exampl behind him, whereby we may take heed how Far we commit our seiues to men.
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For when he was at Ierusalem at the Passeouer, many beleeued in him (it is said) when they saw his miracles that hee did.
For when he was At Ierusalem At the Passover, many believed in him (it is said) when they saw his Miracles that he did.
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But Iesus did not commit himselfe to them, seeing he knew what was in them.
But Iesus did not commit himself to them, seeing he knew what was in them.
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Teaching vs to be circumspect, how farre wee trust them, whom we doe not sufficiently know.
Teaching us to be circumspect, how Far we trust them, whom we do not sufficiently know.
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Many smart for that they are too light of credit:
Many smart for that they Are too Light of credit:
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namely, for that when they heare faire words, and conditions, they are ready thereupon to put themselues into their hands.
namely, for that when they hear fair words, and conditions, they Are ready thereupon to put themselves into their hands.
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Whereas they should know this, that they who are not faithfull to God, will not bee faithfull to men, as Papists and loose professors.
Whereas they should know this, that they who Are not faithful to God, will not be faithful to men, as Papists and lose professors.
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It hath been many mens vtter vndoing, who haue too rashly put their estate and goods into the hands of them who haue made faire shewes of trustines of friendship toward them.
It hath been many men's utter undoing, who have too rashly put their estate and goods into the hands of them who have made fair shows of trustiness of friendship towards them.
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Other haue sustained the like by their owne children, hauing a better opinion of them through blind selfeloue, then there was cause;
Other have sustained the like by their own children, having a better opinion of them through blind Self-love, then there was cause;
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and trusting them with almost all that they had, haue lost all through their owne folly.
and trusting them with almost all that they had, have lost all through their own folly.
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The same I may say of vnwise and vndiscreet lenders, and such as haue vnaduisedly brought themselues into danger by suertiship, till with their loade of griefe they haue ended their miserable daies in prison or penurie.
The same I may say of unwise and undiscreet lenders, and such as have unadvisedly brought themselves into danger by suretyship, till with their load of grief they have ended their miserable days in prison or penury.
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But none are either more commonly deceiued, or more to be pitied, then sillie and shiftlesse damsels and maides, who care not into whose hands they put themselues, till they complaine and crie out, that they haue not found truth and faithfulnes at their hands, who promised them great matters of quietnes, and liuing at ease:
But none Are either more commonly deceived, or more to be pitied, then silly and shiftless damsels and maids, who care not into whose hands they put themselves, till they complain and cry out, that they have not found truth and faithfulness At their hands, who promised them great matters of quietness, and living At ease:
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who haue in a short time grossely broke their couenant with them, by most contentious and vnquiet liuing,
who have in a short time grossly broke their Covenant with them, by most contentious and unquiet living,
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or left them with their charge to shift for themselues: of which woful persons England is full.
or left them with their charge to shift for themselves: of which woeful Persons England is full.
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For I must say the truth, that in most places there are few faithful people to be found.
For I must say the truth, that in most places there Are few faithful people to be found.
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Let vs make the more account of them that are such, and for the rest, I say with our Sauiour, let the dead bury the dead:
Let us make the more account of them that Are such, and for the rest, I say with our Saviour, let the dead bury the dead:
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and let them match together, seeing they will needes doe so, who are both of them vnfaithfull.
and let them match together, seeing they will needs do so, who Are both of them unfaithful.
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And seeing (in this subtile vizard age) we can hardly discerne oft times betweene one and other, I meane betwixt the trustie, and the deceiuer;
And seeing (in this subtle vizard age) we can hardly discern oft times between one and other, I mean betwixt the trusty, and the deceiver;
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let vs with Paul pray God to deliuer vs from hauing to doe with such as haue neither faith, nor fidelitie in them.
let us with Paul pray God to deliver us from having to do with such as have neither faith, nor Fidis in them.
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And so farre as by our narrow obseruation we can finde any hollownesse or falsehood in such as pretend the contrary, (as for others, they are more easily auoided) let it be a watchword for caution in time to come.
And so Far as by our narrow observation we can find any hollowness or falsehood in such as pretend the contrary, (as for Others, they Are more Easily avoided) let it be a watchword for caution in time to come.
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All is not gold that glistereth:
All is not gold that glistereth:
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faire words are fit to beguile euen good people, whose innocencie makes them thinke that other are as themselues.
fair words Are fit to beguile even good people, whose innocence makes them think that other Are as themselves.
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But with the breast-plate of righteousnesse, (which serueth to keepe them from being offensiue) let them vse their head-peece, I meane wisedome and preuention of danger, that they may be defended from hurt by others.
But with the breastplate of righteousness, (which serveth to keep them from being offensive) let them use their headpiece, I mean Wisdom and prevention of danger, that they may be defended from hurt by Others.
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All know that none lesse deserue wrong then the harmelesse:
All know that none less deserve wrong then the harmless:
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yet none we see daily are more vsually beguiled, and made a pray to the spoiler for want of circumspection.
yet none we see daily Are more usually beguiled, and made a prey to the spoiler for want of circumspection.
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THE SEVENTIE SIXE SERMON ON THE XIIII. CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. Vers. 13. And Samson said vnto them, I will now put foorth a riddle vnto you:
THE SEVENTIE SIXE SERMON ON THE XIIII. CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. Vers. 13. And samson said unto them, I will now put forth a riddle unto you:
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if you can certainly declare it me within the seuen daies of the feast, and finde it out,
if you can Certainly declare it me within the seuen days of the feast, and find it out,
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then I will giue you thirtie sheetes, and thirtie change of garments: 14. But if you cannot declare it me, then shall ye giue me thirtie sheetes, and thirtie change of raiments.
then I will give you thirtie sheets, and thirtie change of garments: 14. But if you cannot declare it me, then shall you give me thirtie sheets, and thirtie change of raiments.
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And they answered him, Put foorth thy riddle, that wee may heare it. And they answered him, Put forth thy riddle, that we may hear it.
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15. And he said vnto them, Out of the eater came meate, and out of the strong came sweetnes:
15. And he said unto them, Out of the eater Come meat, and out of the strong Come sweetness:
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and they could not in three daies expound the riddle. and they could not in three days expound the riddle.
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16. And when the seuenth day was come, they said vnto Samsons wife, Entice thine husband, that he may declare vs the riddle,
16. And when the Seventh day was come, they said unto Samsons wife, Entice thine husband, that he may declare us the riddle,
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Haue ye called vs to possesse vs? Is it not so? 17. And Samsons wife wept before him,
Have you called us to possess us? Is it not so? 17. And Samsons wife wept before him,
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and said, Surely thou hatest me, and louest me not:
and said, Surely thou Hatest me, and love me not:
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for thou hast put foorth a riddle vnto the children of my people, and hast not told it me.
for thou hast put forth a riddle unto the children of my people, and hast not told it me.
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And he said vnto her, Behold I haue not told it my father, nor my mother,
And he said unto her, Behold I have not told it my father, nor my mother,
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and shall I tell it thee. 18. Then Samsons wife wept before him seuen daies while their feast lasted:
and shall I tell it thee. 18. Then Samsons wife wept before him seuen days while their feast lasted:
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and when the seuenth day was come, he told her, because she was importunate vpon him:
and when the Seventh day was come, he told her, Because she was importunate upon him:
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so she told the riddle to the children of her people. so she told the riddle to the children of her people.
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19. And the men of the citie said vnto him the seuenth day before the Sunne went downe, What is sweeter then hony? and what is stronger then a lion? Then said he vnto them,
19. And the men of the City said unto him the Seventh day before the Sun went down, What is Sweeten then honey? and what is Stronger then a Lion? Then said he unto them,
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If yee had not plowed with my heiffer, you had not found out my riddle. If ye had not plowed with my heifer, you had not found out my riddle.
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20. And the spirit of the Lord came vpon him, and he went downe to Askelon and slew thirtie men of them,
20. And the Spirit of the Lord Come upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon and slew thirtie men of them,
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and spoiled them, and change of garments vnto them, which expounded the riddle: and his wrath was kindled,
and spoiled them, and change of garments unto them, which expounded the riddle: and his wrath was kindled,
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and he went vp to his fathers house. and he went up to his Father's house.
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21. Then Samsons wife was giuen to his companion, whom he had vsed as his friend.
21. Then Samsons wife was given to his Companion, whom he had used as his friend.
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NOw followeth the third thing that was done at the marriage, and that was the riddle that Samson put foorth to the Philistims there met together:
NOw follows the third thing that was done At the marriage, and that was the riddle that samson put forth to the philistines there met together:
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the which course was in great wisedome taken by Samson, if it bee well considered. For if the cause bee sought, why Samson propounded this riddle, I answere:
the which course was in great Wisdom taken by samson, if it be well considered. For if the cause be sought, why samson propounded this riddle, I answer:
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It was a pleasant whetting of their wits, and ministred occasion of mirth to set them about the inuenting and searching out the meaning of it, which was hard and difficult, that so in the meane while they might bee kept from manifolde offendings.
It was a pleasant whetting of their wits, and ministered occasion of mirth to Set them about the inventing and searching out the meaning of it, which was hard and difficult, that so in the mean while they might be kept from manifold offendings.
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And it was without suspition to the Philistims of any euill intended by Samson. And hee seeing that the seuen daies continue while the feast lasted (for so their manner there was to doe) was a long time for him and his friends to be in company and conuersant among Idolaters, without much sinne and offending God, hee could not haue taken a safer nor better course,
And it was without suspicion to the philistines of any evil intended by samson. And he seeing that the seuen days continue while the feast lasted (for so their manner there was to do) was a long time for him and his Friends to be in company and conversant among Idolaters, without much sin and offending God, he could not have taken a safer nor better course,
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then so to set them a worke and occupie their heads. As for religious talke there was no place for it:
then so to Set them a work and occupy their Heads. As for religious talk there was no place for it:
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to haue fallen into that, had been the next way to haue set them altogether by the eares at the first.
to have fallen into that, had been the next Way to have Set them altogether by the ears At the First.
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the which yet had otherwise so abounded with much other disorder, such as falleth out at those kinds of meetings, (where yet one would thinke there should be lesse feare of it) as would haue bred most bitter contentions among them;
the which yet had otherwise so abounded with much other disorder, such as falls out At those Kinds of meetings, (where yet one would think there should be less Fear of it) as would have bred most bitter contentions among them;
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the which by this wisedome that hee shewed in putting out the riddle, hee shunned and auoided.
the which by this Wisdom that he showed in putting out the riddle, he shunned and avoided.
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And by this practise of his wee may learne, when we be pent in companie, where no good things haue intertainment,
And by this practice of his we may Learn, when we be penned in company, where no good things have entertainment,
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but euill many waies is to be feared, (which companies are too common) how to bethinke our selues what is best to be done of vs. If it may bee, let such companies be turned from altogether, especially if they be our betters, who will take more libertie to offend,
but evil many ways is to be feared, (which companies Are too Common) how to bethink our selves what is best to be done of us If it may be, let such companies be turned from altogether, especially if they be our betters, who will take more liberty to offend,
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and yet beare it more hardly to bee resisted, or spoken against:
and yet bear it more hardly to be resisted, or spoken against:
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whereby our griefe will be the greater, when we see no meanes to keep our consciences quiet and peaceable,
whereby our grief will be the greater, when we see no means to keep our Consciences quiet and peaceable,
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but that we must haue part in the sin.
but that we must have part in the since.
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But if it fall out sometimes (as it may doe, that wee bee brought by Gods prouidence into such companies by necessitie,
But if it fallen out sometime (as it may do, that we be brought by God's providence into such companies by necessity,
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when we cannot preuent them, if they be such as we may be bold to speake to them, they being of no wealthier sort then we,
when we cannot prevent them, if they be such as we may be bold to speak to them, they being of no wealthier sort then we,
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or not much aboue vs, there is the lesse cause of feare, or of any such great danger to fall out:
or not much above us, there is the less cause of Fear, or of any such great danger to fallen out:
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but yet euen there we must take heed that wee iumpe not, neither fall in with them, to iustifie and consent to their offensiue talke and behauiour:
but yet even there we must take heed that we jump not, neither fallen in with them, to justify and consent to their offensive talk and behaviour:
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but if religious communication will not bee borne nor brooked of them, some other things indifferent (and yet not impertinent nor vnprofitable) would be thought vpon of vs,
but if religious communication will not be born nor brooked of them, Some other things indifferent (and yet not impertinent nor unprofitable) would be Thought upon of us,
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and ministred by vs, to stay and preuent worse, as fit occasion may be taken thereof.
and ministered by us, to stay and prevent Worse, as fit occasion may be taken thereof.
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And if ye aske what, I say, for example;
And if you ask what, I say, for Exampl;
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the mentioning of the death of any among vs, and namely such as are of note:
the mentioning of the death of any among us, and namely such as Are of note:
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and of any iudgements and plagues of God either present or lately fallen out about vs,
and of any Judgments and plagues of God either present or lately fallen out about us,
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as burnings, strange death, and namely vpon drunkards; also the execution of malefactors, and such like:
as burnings, strange death, and namely upon drunkards; also the execution of malefactors, and such like:
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which matters will be better borne to be talked of, then things meerly diuine:
which matters will be better born to be talked of, then things merely divine:
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and yet by occasion of speaking of them, not onely ill communication may be kept away and auoided,
and yet by occasion of speaking of them, not only ill communication may be kept away and avoided,
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but better also, and that which is to edification, may the easilier come in place.
but better also, and that which is to edification, may the easilier come in place.
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For to an honest Christian man it is a great griefe to lose and bee cut off from his sweete words, which flow from the abundance of the heart.
For to an honest Christian man it is a great grief to loose and be Cut off from his sweet words, which flow from the abundance of the heart.
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But seeing this must bee borne oft times, and worse also at the hands of such as are of wealth and power in the companie being ill minded, there;
But seeing this must be born oft times, and Worse also At the hands of such as Are of wealth and power in the company being ill minded, there;
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if we cannot restraine them, neither may haue place or liberty to speake, when God is dishonoured by them, in cauilling against the truth, railing vpon Gods people,
if we cannot restrain them, neither may have place or liberty to speak, when God is dishonoured by them, in cavilling against the truth, railing upon God's people,
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or slandering the innocent, or by swearing, filthie talke, or any such like;
or slandering the innocent, or by swearing, filthy talk, or any such like;
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the best way will be to depart out of the company, or to giue no eare to them,
the best Way will be to depart out of the company, or to give no ear to them,
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if we may turne to other who are neere vs, or to shew dislike in our countenance;
if we may turn to other who Are near us, or to show dislike in our countenance;
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or if they will needs aske our opinion, at the least to shew our dissent from them,
or if they will needs ask our opinion, At the least to show our dissent from them,
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but yet in meeknesse and in a peaceable manner.
but yet in meekness and in a peaceable manner.
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But if the case be so, that wee may rebuke such vnfruitfull workes of darknesse, God giuing vs occasion iustly, let vs not carrie our zeale in our bosomes,
But if the case be so, that we may rebuke such unfruitful works of darkness, God giving us occasion justly, let us not carry our zeal in our bosoms,
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as a sword in a rustie scabberd, but vnsheath it to the defence of Gods truth,
as a sword in a rusty scabbard, but unsheath it to the defence of God's truth,
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and his religion, lest if we hold our peace in such a case, the stones of the streete will crie:
and his Religion, lest if we hold our peace in such a case, the stones of the street will cry:
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which point hath elsewhere been opened.
which point hath elsewhere been opened.
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Samson, as it appeareth, tels them, he would propound his riddle to them so, that if they could tell it, they should haue thirtie changes of apparell, samson, as it appears, tells them, he would propound his riddle to them so, that if they could tell it, they should have thirtie changes of apparel,
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and peeces of linnen, whether sheetes or shirts, &c. and if they could not tell it within seuen dayes,
and Pieces of linen, whither sheets or shirts, etc. and if they could not tell it within seuen days,
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then they should giue as much to him:
then they should give as much to him:
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which was a kinde of wager laying, and their sport was for losse on the one side, & gaine on the other.
which was a kind of wager laying, and their sport was for loss on the one side, & gain on the other.
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Which kinde of dealing, I meane after this manner of wagering for gaine, (seeing he had his direction from God therein,
Which kind of dealing, I mean After this manner of wagering for gain, (seeing he had his direction from God therein,
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and warrant in speciall to practise it) cannot be counted vnto him for sin, neither ought any to stumble at it.
and warrant in special to practise it) cannot be counted unto him for since, neither ought any to Stumble At it.
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I might here take occasion to speake largely of the like actions and exercises among mē to that which was in this place vsed of Samson, but I should be too long.
I might Here take occasion to speak largely of the like actions and exercises among men to that which was in this place used of samson, but I should be too long.
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This is all that I will say, that as the most handle the matter, they doe grieuously sinne against God:
This is all that I will say, that as the most handle the matter, they do grievously sin against God:
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as when men play or wager either in a couetous desire to winne, or when they are angry and passionate in playing or wagering;
as when men play or wager either in a covetous desire to win, or when they Are angry and passionate in playing or wagering;
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or when they fall a quarelling, or goe together by the eares amidst their pastimes and wager-laying;
or when they fallen a quarrelling, or go together by the ears amid their pastimes and wager-laying;
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or when they are immoderate in their playing, spending whole nights and dayes therein, neglecting in the meane time the necessary duties of their vocation,
or when they Are immoderate in their playing, spending Whole nights and days therein, neglecting in the mean time the necessary duties of their vocation,
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and the most necessary duty of all others the seruice of Almighty God:
and the most necessary duty of all Others the service of Almighty God:
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of which sort alas there are too many who spend most of their time in bowling allyes,
of which sort alas there Are too many who spend most of their time in bowling allies,
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and at trucksbettings, and swearing vpon euery cast;
and At trucksbettings, and swearing upon every cast;
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prophane men, that make so little account of their time as to passe it away so idly;
profane men, that make so little account of their time as to pass it away so idly;
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let them take heed that they be not driuen as many haue been in time to desire one houre to repent, and yet goe without it:
let them take heed that they be not driven as many have been in time to desire one hour to Repent, and yet go without it:
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or last of all when they thus play or wager away all their maintenance.
or last of all when they thus play or wager away all their maintenance.
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And for such kind of gamesters who haue not money competentlie to maintaine their familie, much lesse for the reliefe of others,
And for such kind of gamesters who have not money competently to maintain their family, much less for the relief of Others,
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though Paul biddeth them that stole to steale no more, but labour with their hands, that they may haue wherewith to helpe the poore (for which two ends it chiefely serueth) and yet haue enough to play away, let them with the rest of their companions take heed, that among many other punishments of God, which they draw vpon themselues, this be not also one and not the least, that because they loue pastime they become poore men.
though Paul bids them that stole to steal no more, but labour with their hands, that they may have wherewith to help the poor (for which two ends it chiefly serveth) and yet have enough to play away, let them with the rest of their Sodales take heed, that among many other punishments of God, which they draw upon themselves, this be not also one and not the least, that Because they love pastime they become poor men.
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And we may wel thinke that if God denie to clothe the bodies of such with apparrell (for rags are their liuerie) much lesse will hee clothe their soules with grace here,
And we may well think that if God deny to cloth the bodies of such with apparel (for rags Are their livery) much less will he cloth their Souls with grace Here,
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or their persons with glory hereafter, except they repent; which is not at commandement, nor easily found of such.
or their Persons with glory hereafter, except they Repent; which is not At Commandment, nor Easily found of such.
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We haue heard of Samsons wagering with the Philistims in the former verse, and part of this:
We have herd of Samsons wagering with the philistines in the former verse, and part of this:
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now it followes in the latter end of it how they gaue allowance thereto, and shewed their liking thereof, saying vnto him, Put forth thy riddle that we may heare it.
now it follows in the latter end of it how they gave allowance thereto, and showed their liking thereof, saying unto him, Put forth thy riddle that we may hear it.
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And this sheweth, how readily wicked men turne to heare euen the godly (whom otherwise they dislike and scorne) when they speake pleasing things to them.
And this shows, how readily wicked men turn to hear even the godly (whom otherwise they dislike and scorn) when they speak pleasing things to them.
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Euen as Ieroboam King of Israel did greatly like Elisha, and spake kindlie to him when hee did that which pleased him wel, in bringing the army of the king of Syria his enemie as prisoners into his chiefe Citie Samaria, hoping that thereby hee might haue his will of them in putting them to the sword.
Eve as Jeroboam King of Israel did greatly like Elisha, and spoke kindly to him when he did that which pleased him well, in bringing the army of the King of Syria his enemy as Prisoners into his chief city Samaria, hoping that thereby he might have his will of them in putting them to the sword.
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Oh when they fit their humour by words or deeds, they will change themselues on sudden toward them,
O when they fit their humour by words or Deeds, they will change themselves on sudden towards them,
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And euen so is it with them in the construing of those actions that please them, such I meane as whereby they receiue benefit and fauour or aduantage:
And even so is it with them in the construing of those actions that please them, such I mean as whereby they receive benefit and favour or advantage:
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for these, they shall be aduanced aboue the skyes:
for these, they shall be advanced above the skies:
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but let them therewith ioyne admonition and good counsell, or so much as the mildest repoofe, especially if they take themselues crossed by them in their purposes of profit, pleasure,
but let them therewith join admonition and good counsel, or so much as the Mildest repoofe, especially if they take themselves crossed by them in their Purposes of profit, pleasure,
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or will, (although neuer so iustly,) then they are the worst that goe vpon the earth, their goodnesse is remembred no more.
or will, (although never so justly,) then they Are the worst that go upon the earth, their Goodness is remembered no more.
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Yea and this which I say may be extended to the best Ministers, who so long as the plausiblenes of their gift doth hold the bad in any admiration or affection, will shew the greatest signes of taking pleasure and delight in their company.
Yea and this which I say may be extended to the best Ministers, who so long as the plausiblenes of their gift does hold the bad in any admiration or affection, will show the greatest Signs of taking pleasure and delight in their company.
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But let the Minister leaue tickling of their corrupt flesh, and begin to search them a little,
But let the Minister leave tickling of their corrupt Flesh, and begin to search them a little,
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or bewray their corruptions which were hidden from them before, oh then hee is bitter and irkesome to their taste,
or bewray their corruptions which were hidden from them before, o then he is bitter and irksome to their taste,
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and becomes their enemie for telling them the truth, yea, then all his former desert is vanished with commendation and all:
and becomes their enemy for telling them the truth, yea, then all his former desert is vanished with commendation and all:
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all which doe testifie too clearely, that they allow not of those who are godlie, either Ministers,
all which do testify too clearly, that they allow not of those who Are godly, either Ministers,
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or other for their goodnesse, which ought chiefely to be regarded, but for other causes.
or other for their Goodness, which ought chiefly to be regarded, but for other Causes.
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This must further teach the best sort to obserue themselues with the best circumspection how far they goe in humoring the wicked, to wit,
This must further teach the best sort to observe themselves with the best circumspection how Far they go in Humouring the wicked, to wit,
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so far only as they keepe bounds, that is, speake that which they may, for the turning them from euill,
so Far only as they keep bounds, that is, speak that which they may, for the turning them from evil,
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or drawing them to the liking of the best things by degrees, alwaies preseruing entire their liberty in reprouing, without any iust cause of blushing.
or drawing them to the liking of the best things by Degrees, always preserving entire their liberty in reproving, without any just cause of blushing.
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As for them that will not admit of such kind of dealing, but like onely to be flattered, let them know their stomacks are distempered,
As for them that will not admit of such kind of dealing, but like only to be flattered, let them know their stomachs Are distempered,
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and they in a dangerous case, (when they can take no liking of any thing but fleshly and sensuall) euen as they are who will serue their turnes by flattering them.
and they in a dangerous case, (when they can take no liking of any thing but fleshly and sensual) even as they Are who will serve their turns by flattering them.
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Thus now of the first two things that were done at the feast, we haue heard,
Thus now of the First two things that were done At the feast, we have herd,
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and of part of the third, to wit, that Samson told them, he would put foorth a riddle to them,
and of part of the third, to wit, that samson told them, he would put forth a riddle to them,
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and how they readily apprehended it, and were willing to heare it.
and how they readily apprehended it, and were willing to hear it.
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Now therefore in the former part of this verse it is said, he propounded it, which was the third thing done at the marriage, [ Out of the eater came meate,
Now Therefore in the former part of this verse it is said, he propounded it, which was the third thing done At the marriage, [ Out of the eater Come meat,
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The meaning is, that hony which is sweet, and meate to eate, came out of the body of the Lyon who is strong, which I open and vtter, seeing the ignorant not comparing this with the 19. verse, would not else vnderstand it.
The meaning is, that honey which is sweet, and meat to eat, Come out of the body of the lion who is strong, which I open and utter, seeing the ignorant not comparing this with the 19. verse, would not Else understand it.
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In this latter part of the verse it is shewed, that when the Philistims had heard the riddle, they toyled themselues,
In this latter part of the verse it is showed, that when the philistines had herd the riddle, they toiled themselves,
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and went about by their owne labour and wit to finde out the meaning of it,
and went about by their own labour and wit to find out the meaning of it,
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but could not by their owne helpe.
but could not by their own help.
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And this is the fourth thing done at the Marriage, namely, how they sought to find it out, & how they preuailed.
And this is the fourth thing done At the Marriage, namely, how they sought to find it out, & how they prevailed.
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But of this more in due place.
But of this more in due place.
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But I will first returne a little to Samson, and shew how he made vse of the works of God, which he considered and obserued.
But I will First return a little to samson, and show how he made use of the works of God, which he considered and observed.
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For to his great benefit he gathereth a riddle, and raised thereby a question out of the worke of God in the Lyon, which was a meane to hold much euill from among them.
For to his great benefit he gathereth a riddle, and raised thereby a question out of the work of God in the lion, which was a mean to hold much evil from among them.
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So it behoueth vs to marke things that come to passe daily, (which all fall out by Gods prouidence) and his dealing in and by them, that wee may learne wisedome thereby, and take good by them.
So it behooves us to mark things that come to pass daily, (which all fallen out by God's providence) and his dealing in and by them, that we may Learn Wisdom thereby, and take good by them.
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For as Preachers gather similies by the things they see, reade, and heare, to illustrate that which they vtter in their Sermons to the people;
For as Preachers gather similes by the things they see, read, and hear, to illustrate that which they utter in their Sermons to the people;
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so should we by Gods iudgements vpon the wicked, and his blessings on them that feare him, we (I say) should learne to profit by them,
so should we by God's Judgments upon the wicked, and his blessings on them that Fear him, we (I say) should Learn to profit by them,
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and to shun the one, and to get our part in the other, so as all may say, we haue made right vse of them in deed,
and to shun the one, and to get our part in the other, so as all may say, we have made right use of them in deed,
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whereas the most part take no good by either of both, nor by any other of his great works:
whereas the most part take no good by either of both, nor by any other of his great works:
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my meaning is not, that the generall administration of God onely in the gouerning the creatures (which he hath admirably made) ought to be noted,
my meaning is not, that the general administration of God only in the governing the creatures (which he hath admirably made) ought to be noted,
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but specially the ends of the iust and vniust:
but specially the ends of the just and unjust:
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that to the one there is alwaies peace, the other cannot, no not at death giue testimonie of a good estate,
that to the one there is always peace, the other cannot, no not At death give testimony of a good estate,
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nor depart with hope, nor encourage his companions to be like him, but dieth either with a wounding,
nor depart with hope, nor encourage his Sodales to be like him, but Dieth either with a wounding,
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yet desperate conscience, or is stricken like Nabal, with a dead Palsie of insensiblenesse.
yet desperate conscience, or is stricken like Nabal, with a dead Palsy of insensibleness.
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But to proceede with this act of Samson, in the latter part of this verse, we see how by occasion of this riddle much euill was staied in that companie:
But to proceed with this act of samson, in the latter part of this verse, we see how by occasion of this riddle much evil was stayed in that company:
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but otherwise his reason had not been good, seeing a man may impart some things to his wife rather then to them,
but otherwise his reason had not been good, seeing a man may impart Some things to his wife rather then to them,
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for the time which would haue been otherwise very lewdly and ill bestowed by the Philistims, was now busilie taken vp about studying and searching out of the meaning of the riddle:
for the time which would have been otherwise very lewdly and ill bestowed by the philistines, was now busily taken up about studying and searching out of the meaning of the riddle:
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for so it is said in the text, they could not in three dayes expound it.
for so it is said in the text, they could not in three days expound it.
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And hereby we may learne, that much sinne may be staied in meetings of friends & neighbours at feasts and merrie makings,
And hereby we may Learn, that much sin may be stayed in meetings of Friends & neighbours At feasts and merry makings,
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if there bee any persons there, to intend and endeuour to preuent and stop it.
if there be any Persons there, to intend and endeavour to prevent and stop it.
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And that is done by good and religious talke brought in, (if it will be admitted) or of things indifferent, yet tending to good ends:
And that is done by good and religious talk brought in, (if it will be admitted) or of things indifferent, yet tending to good ends:
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(as I haue sayd before) the which once occupying and possessing them, may put them out of their bad by as, which I haue oft seene done in my time:
(as I have said before) the which once occupying and possessing them, may put them out of their bad by as, which I have oft seen done in my time:
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namely, much euill to haue been hindred, and put by, while by some in the company better minded then the rest, it hath thus been preuented carefully and wisely by christian & sauoury communication,
namely, much evil to have been hindered, and put by, while by Some in the company better minded then the rest, it hath thus been prevented carefully and wisely by christian & savoury communication,
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and also kind vsage of them, and such like good meanes.
and also kind usage of them, and such like good means.
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And to inlarge and vrge this matter a little further, of and about these Philistims, that as they were least hurtfull when they were most busie in seeking out the meaning of the riddle,
And to enlarge and urge this matter a little further, of and about these philistines, that as they were least hurtful when they were most busy in seeking out the meaning of the riddle,
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so I may truly say this of the most of bad sort, that the greatest good they doe either in Church or common-wealth,
so I may truly say this of the most of bad sort, that the greatest good they do either in Church or commonwealth,
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or at least, the sewest euils that they commit, are when they be at their labour,
or At least, the sewest evils that they commit, Are when they be At their labour,
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and tyed to the works of their calling, euen as the theefe is fast from doing of euill when his hands are tyed behind him.
and tied to the works of their calling, even as the thief is fast from doing of evil when his hands Are tied behind him.
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For though euill persons are ill minded euen at their worke, and as ill occupied,
For though evil Persons Are ill minded even At their work, and as ill occupied,
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if they haue opportunitie, seeing they are framed thereto, yet this can be nothing so much,
if they have opportunity, seeing they Are framed thereto, yet this can be nothing so much,
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as when oyle is put to the flame:
as when oil is put to the flame:
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for then they are at elbow roome, and much more when they be lincked in company with such as be like themselues, which is as far from that which ought to be,
for then they Are At elbow room, and much more when they be linked in company with such as be like themselves, which is as Far from that which ought to be,
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as may be, seeing euery part of a christian mans life should bring forth fruit.
as may be, seeing every part of a christian men life should bring forth fruit.
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And it ought to be a great humbling of such when God shall open their eyes, (vntill which time they dreame of no danger) that whereas they are commanded in all that they doe,
And it ought to be a great humbling of such when God shall open their eyes, (until which time they dream of no danger) that whereas they Are commanded in all that they do,
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or goe about, to honour the Lord, they yet shall be by manifold witnesses brought against them, conuinced of the contrary.
or go about, to honour the Lord, they yet shall be by manifold Witnesses brought against them, convinced of the contrary.
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For whether they fast or feast, labour or be idle, whether they be alone, or in company,
For whither they fast or feast, labour or be idle, whither they be alone, or in company,
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or whatsoeuer they doe, yea euen when they worship God in the congregation, their hearts are lusting after some euill, and far from goodnes.
or whatsoever they do, yea even when they worship God in the congregation, their hearts Are lusting After Some evil, and Far from Goodness.
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Therefore happy are those seruants, who when the Lord commeth may be found occupying their talent,
Therefore happy Are those Servants, who when the Lord comes may be found occupying their talon,
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so as they may be able to say, they haue been neither idle nor vnprofitable in the knowledge of the Lord Iesus willingly and with good aduisednes,
so as they may be able to say, they have been neither idle nor unprofitable in the knowledge of the Lord Iesus willingly and with good advisedness,
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but since they were taken into his seruice haue shewed themselues faithful & diligent: (alway except infirmitie) and yet euen then they are also occupied, namely in resisting the same.
but since they were taken into his service have showed themselves faithful & diligent: (always except infirmity) and yet even then they Are also occupied, namely in resisting the same.
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Thus we see that for three dayes they did beat their brains about finding out the meaning of the riddle,
Thus we see that for three days they did beatrice their brains about finding out the meaning of the riddle,
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and we read no other but that they do so the other three dayes, till the seuenth came.
and we read no other but that they do so the other three days, till the Seventh Come.
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But very probable it is, that they deuised among themselues (if need should be) that they would vse Samsons wife in the matter, to help them to come by the meaning of it,
But very probable it is, that they devised among themselves (if need should be) that they would use Samsons wife in the matter, to help them to come by the meaning of it,
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because it is said in this verse, that they came to her, and vrged her sore to get it of him on the seauenth day,
Because it is said in this verse, that they Come to her, and urged her soar to get it of him on the Seventh day,
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when their hope otherwise was altogether past, although it is like they had sore vrged her to doe so before,
when their hope otherwise was altogether past, although it is like they had soar urged her to do so before,
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then (I say) they threatned that they would otherwise burne her fathers house.
then (I say) they threatened that they would otherwise burn her Father's house.
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And further they made a great matter of that they should lose thereby if they could not shew the meaning of it,
And further they made a great matter of that they should loose thereby if they could not show the meaning of it,
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as if they had been vndone by it, (and all this they ascribed to her bringing of him thither) if she did not learne the meaning of the riddle, and tell it to them.
as if they had been undone by it, (and all this they ascribed to her bringing of him thither) if she did not Learn the meaning of the riddle, and tell it to them.
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And hereby their seeking to get it by shifts and guile, when they could not finde it out by coniecturall wit,
And hereby their seeking to get it by shifts and guile, when they could not find it out by conjectural wit,
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and deliberation, wee may see how like to these Philistims the most part of people are:
and deliberation, we may see how like to these philistines the most part of people Are:
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who for a while keepe compasse in their matters they deale in, and in their behauiour,
who for a while keep compass in their matters they deal in, and in their behaviour,
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as though they were well ordered persons;
as though they were well ordered Persons;
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this (I say) many do for a time, while they haue no great prouocation nor temptation to breake out,
this (I say) many doe for a time, while they have no great provocation nor temptation to break out,
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but if they doe like stormes and tempests arise to stirre and disquiet them;
but if they do like storms and tempests arise to stir and disquiet them;
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loe, then they appeare in their colour, and make themselues knowne what they are, and what little gouernment they haue of themselues.
lo, then they appear in their colour, and make themselves known what they Are, and what little government they have of themselves.
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Saul when Dauid being pursued of him, shewed him plainly, that hee had such aduantage against him, that hee could haue killed him, spake mildly and kindly to him:Saul when David being pursued of him, showed him plainly, that he had such advantage against him, that he could have killed him, spoke mildly and kindly to him:
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but when he had thoughts put into his head, that Dauid sought his life, then he was most spitefully exasperated and incensed against him.
but when he had thoughts put into his head, that David sought his life, then he was most spitefully exasperated and incensed against him.
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So in another kinde, while Ananias and Saphira his wife kept their possessions in their hands, there was no complaint made of or against them,
So in Another kind, while Ananias and Sapphira his wife kept their possessions in their hands, there was no complaint made of or against them,
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neither were they accused to haue liued offensiuely:
neither were they accused to have lived offensively:
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but when the Church was in need, and they for praise of men would doe as other did, according to the Apostles perswasion, that is to say, relicue the poore,
but when the Church was in need, and they for praise of men would do as other did, according to the Apostles persuasion, that is to say, relicue the poor,
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and so proceeded to sell some part of their lands, then they began to distrust that they should haue enough,
and so proceeded to fell Some part of their Lands, then they began to distrust that they should have enough,
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and of a couetous minde kept away part of the price that they sold it for,
and of a covetous mind kept away part of the price that they sold it for,
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and yet would make a shew to giue it all, swearing falsely thereunto.
and yet would make a show to give it all, swearing falsely thereunto.
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So many among vs liue peaceably, innocently, and vnoffensiuely, as honest neighbours, and well liking religion for a time, who yet in trials,
So many among us live peaceably, innocently, and unoffensively, as honest neighbours, and well liking Religion for a time, who yet in trials,
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and yet these not great, & particularly in matters of money or money worth, bewray that they are to be commended for none of all these shewes of goodnesse,
and yet these not great, & particularly in matters of money or money worth, bewray that they Are to be commended for none of all these shows of Goodness,
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but lay foorth themselues in contrary colours.
but lay forth themselves in contrary colours.
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Much like to that which Satan spake of Iob, (though amisse, and in another case) Touch him, and he will curse thee to thy face.
Much like to that which Satan spoke of Job, (though amiss, and in Another case) Touch him, and he will curse thee to thy face.
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And we may almost binde it for true, that if a man being laid to the touchstone of gaine, especially when no man knoweth what he doth, doe approue himselfe conscionable, he is an honest man indeed.
And we may almost bind it for true, that if a man being laid to the touchstone of gain, especially when no man Knoweth what he does, do approve himself conscionable, he is an honest man indeed.
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And as the Philistims did here fall to shifts, vnlawfull meanes, crueltie, and many other euill waies, who first did not so.
And as the philistines did Here fallen to shifts, unlawful means, cruelty, and many other evil ways, who First did not so.
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In like manner we see among ourselues, that some will shew themselues as faire chapmen as may be,
In like manner we see among ourselves, that Some will show themselves as fair chapmen as may be,
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like the bargaine very well, and boast they will not take good gaine tenne pound, &c. for it againe:
like the bargain very well, and boast they will not take good gain tenne pound, etc. for it again:
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also they will agree vpon couenants, seale the writings, take witnesses, appoint the day of payment or deliuerie;
also they will agree upon Covenants, seal the writings, take Witnesses, appoint the day of payment or delivery;
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and what should I say more? yet let the ware or merchandise in the meane season waxe cheaper then was supposed,
and what should I say more? yet let the ware or merchandise in the mean season wax cheaper then was supposed,
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then begins the franke buyer to shrinke, palter, and shift dishonestly for himselfe: And so doth the seller commonly, if the price rise any thing:
then begins the frank buyer to shrink, palter, and shift dishonestly for himself: And so does the seller commonly, if the price rise any thing:
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whereas they bought and sold before hand, pretending they were resolued vpon whatsoeuer euent to rest satisfied;
whereas they bought and sold before hand, pretending they were resolved upon whatsoever event to rest satisfied;
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if there were losse, to depend vpon God for restitution, and not to shrinke backe: Psal. 15. 4. if gaine;
if there were loss, to depend upon God for restitution, and not to shrink back: Psalm 15. 4. if gain;
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yet to confesse it equall and iust, to yeeld, and forgoe it without grudging, seeing God hath cast it vpon the partie.
yet to confess it equal and just, to yield, and forgo it without grudging, seeing God hath cast it upon the party.
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And the same humour is bewraied in such sellers, as comming short of the price they would haue,
And the same humour is bewrayed in such sellers, as coming short of the price they would have,
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yet being compelled to deliuer the commoditie, do change and impaire the qualitie, and goodnesse of it,
yet being compelled to deliver the commodity, do change and impair the quality, and Goodness of it,
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or cut it short in measure, or vse other men gripingly, to make themselues amends:
or Cut it short in measure, or use other men gripingly, to make themselves amends:
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shewing plainly, that they regard not any thing in their contracts, saue onely to make a pray of their brother,
showing plainly, that they regard not any thing in their contracts, save only to make a prey of their brother,
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and serue their turne by him, without conscience, or ciuill respect of the Common-wealth. So also when men cannot enioy their commodities, and thriue as they would, but decay, or feare that they shall;
and serve their turn by him, without conscience, or civil respect of the Commonwealth. So also when men cannot enjoy their commodities, and thrive as they would, but decay, or Fear that they shall;
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or if things grow deare, or by an hundred like occasions, they who for a time were of good carriage and behauiour, haue fallen to bad practises,
or if things grow deer, or by an hundred like occasions, they who for a time were of good carriage and behaviour, have fallen to bad practises,
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and very offensiue courses to liue and bee maintained by, and thereby disguise themselues, as if they had neuer been well reported of,
and very offensive courses to live and be maintained by, and thereby disguise themselves, as if they had never been well reported of,
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nor had been honest of behauiour.
nor had been honest of behaviour.
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Yea, (and which is more) this taketh hold of many of the better sort euen of Christians,
Yea, (and which is more) this Takes hold of many of the better sort even of Christians,
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if they bee hardly laid at by trials, and prouocations, they too readily yeeld to do things euill and vnbeseeming them.
if they be hardly laid At by trials, and provocations, they too readily yield to do things evil and unbeseeming them.
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All which, if they will not see and so amend and reforme such dishonestie, when it appeares to men,
All which, if they will not see and so amend and reform such dishonesty, when it appears to men,
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or secret falsehood, though God onely see it, they sufficiently bewray that God hath no pleasure in them.
or secret falsehood, though God only see it, they sufficiently bewray that God hath no pleasure in them.
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But if any break out in their liues offensiuely, and in such a wicked sort,
But if any break out in their lives offensively, and in such a wicked sort,
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whē they be not strongly laid at and prouoked to doe so, they doe worse then these Philistims, who were sore prouoked and neerely driuen (as we haue heard) (the time drawing neere in which they must giue the meaning of the riddle,
when they be not strongly laid At and provoked to do so, they do Worse then these philistines, who were soar provoked and nearly driven (as we have herd) (the time drawing near in which they must give the meaning of the riddle,
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or else suffer inconuenience) before they fell to subtiltie and violence, and yet euen therin we see they disguised themselues grossely.
or Else suffer inconvenience) before they fell to subtlety and violence, and yet even therein we see they disguised themselves grossly.
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And heere it shall not bee amisse to marke the wrangling and dishonest contendings of these Philistims,
And Here it shall not be amiss to mark the wrangling and dishonest contendings of these philistines,
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when they saw they must lose; and what commeth of playing for money, or wagering.
when they saw they must loose; and what comes of playing for money, or wagering.
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Euen in this our age, wh•re the vsers of them are of the same mould and nature with these Philistims, the same may be seene:
Eve in this our age, wh•re the users of them Are of the same mould and nature with these philistines, the same may be seen:
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Among many other euils, which I will not here set downe, these that are mentioned in this place, to haue been practised of them, are for the most part, companions with play and wagering.
Among many other evils, which I will not Here Set down, these that Are mentioned in this place, to have been practised of them, Are for the most part, Sodales with play and wagering.
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That is to say, discontentment, quarrelling, contentions, denying, and breaking the couenants, and seeking to doe this by force and by threatnings.
That is to say, discontentment, quarreling, contentions, denying, and breaking the Covenants, and seeking to do this by force and by threatenings.
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As these here are not ashamed to require that Samson should tell his wife the meaning of the riddle, that she might declare it to them, which was as much as to goe from their couenant,
As these Here Are not ashamed to require that samson should tell his wife the meaning of the riddle, that she might declare it to them, which was as much as to go from their Covenant,
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and so with dishonestie to deny it. But of these mischieuous fruites futable to the causes, I said somewhat before.
and so with dishonesty to deny it. But of these mischievous fruits futable to the Causes, I said somewhat before.
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But in the meane season this further marke (for the aggrauating of the fact) how small a matter it was, that they could haue lost thereby:
But in the mean season this further mark (for the aggravating of the fact) how small a matter it was, that they could have lost thereby:
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which I doe not so much speake, as though I would cause maruciling, that the vncircumcised and irreligious people should contend for so small a matter, who did the like throughout their life;
which I do not so much speak, as though I would cause maruciling, that the uncircumcised and irreligious people should contend for so small a matter, who did the like throughout their life;
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but to the end I may fitly take occasion hereby, iustly to charge numbers at this day, what a great and grieuous finne they commit, who fall out one with another for a lesse matter then for a change or suite of apparell,
but to the end I may fitly take occasion hereby, justly to charge numbers At this day, what a great and grievous fin they commit, who fallen out one with Another for a less matter then for a change or suit of apparel,
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when yet they professe to bee guided by knowledge in the things which they doe.
when yet they profess to be guided by knowledge in the things which they do.
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But it is lesse marueile that they so breake out at their playing to winne one anothers goods,
But it is less marvel that they so break out At their playing to win one another's goods,
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when as they will doe as much in their lawfull bargaines, that is, quarrell and striue (that I say no worse) for a groate or a shilling valew,
when as they will do as much in their lawful bargains, that is, quarrel and strive (that I say no Worse) for a groat or a shilling value,
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as I said in the former point in a more generall sort.
as I said in the former point in a more general sort.
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Oh the mischiefe that many doe, yea and vpon a small occasion, and for a very trifle.
O the mischief that many do, yea and upon a small occasion, and for a very trifle.
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For these were ready to burne downe the house and her, and all that was in the house, rather then they would lose the valew of a suite of apparell:
For these were ready to burn down the house and her, and all that was in the house, rather then they would loose the value of a suit of apparel:
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So, how much is spent by men in their rage and heate at the law for a twelue penny matter,
So, how much is spent by men in their rage and heat At the law for a twelue penny matter,
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though not so much for the thing, as the satisfying of the will and spitefull stomacke of the man.
though not so much for the thing, as the satisfying of the will and spiteful stomach of the man.
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Yea what vndoings withall of one another are seen, and that in one age after another,
Yea what undoings withal of one Another Are seen, and that in one age After Another,
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lest they who come after, should seeme to learne wisedome by them that went before them;
lest they who come After, should seem to Learn Wisdom by them that went before them;
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both wofull and long experience doe too lamentably teach. Beholde how great a fire a small sparkle kindleth:
both woeful and long experience do too lamentably teach. Behold how great a fire a small sparkle kindleth:
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that is, when it falles vpon matter fit for it.
that is, when it falls upon matter fit for it.
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This be said for amplification of the former point, and of the whole for this time.
This be said for amplification of the former point, and of the Whole for this time.
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THE SEVENTIE SEVEN SERMON ON THE XIIII. CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE SEVENTIE SEVEN SERMON ON THE XIIII. CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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and in denying her request he did well.
and in denying her request he did well.
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HOw earnestly the Philistims vrged Samsons wife to get the meaning of the riddle of him, wee heard in the former Sermon:
HOw earnestly the philistines urged Samsons wife to get the meaning of the riddle of him, we herd in the former Sermon:
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now the holy storie setteth downe, what followed their threatnings of Samsons wife, that she might get the meaning of the riddle at his hand.
now the holy story sets down, what followed their threatenings of Samsons wife, that she might get the meaning of the riddle At his hand.
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First she sued to him in most earnest maner to know it, and and required of him, that as hee loued her, hee would declare the meaning of it vnto her:
First she sued to him in most earnest manner to know it, and and required of him, that as he loved her, he would declare the meaning of it unto her:
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who answered her by sound reason, and gaue her a deniall.
who answered her by found reason, and gave her a denial.
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But she not satisfied therewith, desisted not, but was importunate with him, and weeping to him the rest of the seuen daies after the first three were past:
But she not satisfied therewith, desisted not, but was importunate with him, and weeping to him the rest of the seuen days After the First three were passed:
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for so are the words to be vnderstood in the 18. verse [ she wept before him the seuen daies, while the feast lasted:
for so Are the words to be understood in the 18. verse [ she wept before him the seuen days, while the feast lasted:
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] then, I say, hee told her the meaning of the riddle on the seuenth day,] then, I say, he told her the meaning of the riddle on the Seventh day,
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and she declared it to them, and they to Samson, and so the controuersie was ended.
and she declared it to them, and they to samson, and so the controversy was ended.
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And first let vs marke the womans dealing with him: thou louest me not, saith she, but hatest me.
And First let us mark the woman's dealing with him: thou love me not, Says she, but Hatest me.
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That had been hard indeed at the first entring into their marriage, though a thing which falles out often in the marriages of many vnaduised couples.
That had been hard indeed At the First entering into their marriage, though a thing which falls out often in the marriages of many unadvised couples.
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But her words were not true, neither therefore by and by so to be beleeued, as she vttered them, to wit, that hee loued her nor:
But her words were not true, neither Therefore by and by so to be believed, as she uttered them, to wit, that he loved her nor:
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yet if it had been so, wee all see had been guiltie of a foule and great crime:
yet if it had been so, we all see had been guilty of a foul and great crime:
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whereby before we proceede further, let vs note this:
whereby before we proceed further, let us note this:
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that in the iudgement of an heathenish woman, there should bee no hatred but neere and vnfained loue betwixt couples in marriage:
that in the judgement of an Heathenish woman, there should be no hatred but near and unfeigned love betwixt couples in marriage:
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much more among Christians should it be verified, Neuer any man hated his owne flesh, &c. Such an absurditie (I say) is not to be admitted,
much more among Christians should it be verified, Never any man hated his own Flesh, etc. Such an absurdity (I say) is not to be admitted,
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but to be abhorred, which causeth (that I say no more) wearinesse one of another.
but to be abhorred, which Causes (that I say no more) weariness one of Another.
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The falling out among those is much more to their great shame:
The falling out among those is much more to their great shame:
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yea, and so is the diminishing of loue also which maketh ready way to hatred, seeing loue ought to be strong as fire, which cannot be quenched with many waters.
yea, and so is the diminishing of love also which makes ready Way to hatred, seeing love ought to be strong as fire, which cannot be quenched with many waters.
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But they prouide ill for this, who make their marriage (when yet it is void of grace,
But they provide ill for this, who make their marriage (when yet it is void of grace,
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and the feare of God) the onely ground of louely and delightfull qualities:
and the Fear of God) the only ground of lovely and delightful qualities:
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whereas the best things that are in it, beside these, are flitting, and momentanie, and so is the loue yt is grounded on them:
whereas the best things that Are in it, beside these, Are flitting, and momentary, and so is the love that is grounded on them:
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And this is a point of such importance, that the Apostle includes all the husbands dutie therein, that hee loue his wife:
And this is a point of such importance, that the Apostle includes all the Husbands duty therein, that he love his wife:
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as if he should say, Where that is, other good things are not wanting.
as if he should say, Where that is, other good things Are not wanting.
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For hee being the head of relation and vnion, from whom must flow and descend to the wife all comfort and welfare;
For he being the head of Relation and Union, from whom must flow and descend to the wife all Comfort and welfare;
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he must know, that he is thorough this loue, to communicate himselfe to his wife, in all free, bountifull, and plentifull affection, and dutie:
he must know, that he is through this love, to communicate himself to his wife, in all free, bountiful, and plentiful affection, and duty:
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whereupon it followeth, that she is to him againe in all reuerend submisse, and yet cheerefull manner, fitted and framed.
whereupon it follows, that she is to him again in all reverend submiss, and yet cheerful manner, fitted and framed.
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Yea so weightie a point is this of loue, (I speake not of frothie, hot and foolish loue, which is vanitie of vanities) that except the heart of the man bee knit to the woman in the Lord,
Yea so weighty a point is this of love, (I speak not of frothy, hight and foolish love, which is vanity of vanities) that except the heart of the man be knit to the woman in the Lord,
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as to one not onely religious and well qualified, but also as the onely person, whom he can delight in,
as to one not only religious and well qualified, but also as the only person, whom he can delight in,
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and liue within this speciall kinde of fellowship:
and live within this special kind of fellowship:
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except this (I say) it is not the generall chusing of a good woman, which will serue the turne,
except this (I say) it is not the general choosing of a good woman, which will serve the turn,
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neither shall the seuerall and mutuall offices which concerne each party be euer currantly or constantly performed, much lesse the whole life,
neither shall the several and mutual Offices which concern each party be ever currently or constantly performed, much less the Whole life,
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and the estate of marriage blessed or comfortable.
and the estate of marriage blessed or comfortable.
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Further, by her weeping, when she had no iust cause, wee may note the subtiltie of a bad woman, to complaine bitterly of that, which her husband gaue her no occasion of.
Further, by her weeping, when she had no just cause, we may note the subtlety of a bad woman, to complain bitterly of that, which her husband gave her no occasion of.
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For what though hee told her not that which hee ought not to doe, must he therefore hate her? and although the Philistims threatned her, did that proue that he hated her? I say therfore (to leaue her to her selfe,
For what though he told her not that which he ought not to do, must he Therefore hate her? and although the philistines threatened her, did that prove that he hated her? I say Therefore (to leave her to her self,
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and such as she was) let no iust cause of vnkindnesse be offered by a Christian husband,
and such as she was) let no just cause of unkindness be offered by a Christian husband,
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and let it be well testified that he doth so, and if she will then (as many women doe) dissemble,
and let it be well testified that he does so, and if she will then (as many women do) dissemble,
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and charge her husband vniustly, and knowes that she doth so, and that onely to bring him to the bent of her bow,
and charge her husband unjustly, and knows that she does so, and that only to bring him to the bent of her bow,
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or to make her owne cause seeme tolerable and good, and so seeke (as she did here) to draw him to inconuenience;
or to make her own cause seem tolerable and good, and so seek (as she did hear) to draw him to inconvenience;
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if (I say) she doe thus, let it make all Christians wise and warie of such fetches,
if (I say) she do thus, let it make all Christians wise and wary of such Fetches,
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and teach them that they in the meane while, giuing them all due that belongs to them, take heed that they be not ouercome of them that way, or in any such case.
and teach them that they in the mean while, giving them all endue that belongs to them, take heed that they be not overcome of them that Way, or in any such case.
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wee cannot doe the like, nor come neere them either in seeking to further goodnes by men,
we cannot do the like, nor come near them either in seeking to further Goodness by men,
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As for example, if a spitefull woman will call her husbands loue into question, because hee will not reuenge the falsely supposed wrongs which another hath offered her,
As for Exampl, if a spiteful woman will call her Husbands love into question, Because he will not revenge the falsely supposed wrongs which Another hath offered her,
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as she out of her impotent humour pretendeth:
as she out of her impotent humour pretendeth:
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Or if a proud woman will thus vpbraid her husband, for not satisfying her demaunds touching costly attire,
Or if a proud woman will thus upbraid her husband, for not satisfying her demands touching costly attire,
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or allowance of more money, then his estate will admit.
or allowance of more money, then his estate will admit.
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So also if a iealous woman, to iustifie her base and vncomely conceits and behauiours to her husband, shall make her case good, by alleaging that he is cheerefull in other womens companies,
So also if a jealous woman, to justify her base and uncomely conceits and behaviours to her husband, shall make her case good, by alleging that he is cheerful in other women's companies,
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though he do it with sobrietie and warinesse:
though he do it with sobriety and wariness:
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In all these cases let the husband see that he be innocent, and then beware how he prostitute or imbondage himselfe to such of his wiues passions,
In all these cases let the husband see that he be innocent, and then beware how he prostitute or imbondage himself to such of his wives passion,
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lest by yeelding a little, he lose his libertie: but yet let it be done kindly and peaceably anger and bitternes.
lest by yielding a little, he loose his liberty: but yet let it be done kindly and peaceably anger and bitterness.
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Now further, in that she chargeth him that he loued her not, because he tolde her not of that secret that in no equitie it concerned her to know;
Now further, in that she charges him that he loved her not, Because he told her not of that secret that in no equity it concerned her to know;
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what reason had shee so to doe? But shee drew her reason from a wrong ground:
what reason had she so to do? But she drew her reason from a wrong ground:
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that is, that women must know their husbands minde in al things, or else they thinke they loue them not.
that is, that women must know their Husbands mind in all things, or Else they think they love them not.
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If this had been her error alone, I would haue said no more of it. But behold, it is a fondnes and follie that possesseth many women.
If this had been her error alone, I would have said no more of it. But behold, it is a fondness and folly that Possesses many women.
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I confesse that in things common to them, and that concerne both, either pertaining to soule or bodie,
I confess that in things Common to them, and that concern both, either pertaining to soul or body,
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or this present life, there be a free and readie communicating of all such things betwixt them,
or this present life, there be a free and ready communicating of all such things betwixt them,
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for the woman hath a right therein, as well as the man:
for the woman hath a right therein, as well as the man:
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but seeing there are many things of fecresie besides them, which lie waightily vpon the husband,
but seeing there Are many things of fecresie beside them, which lie weightily upon the husband,
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but doe nothing concerne the wife, yea and dangerous to bee tolde foorth, and many women weake to conceale them, the husband in no wisedome may impart them vnto her:
but do nothing concern the wife, yea and dangerous to be told forth, and many women weak to conceal them, the husband in no Wisdom may impart them unto her:
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and yet for all that, he shall not be iustly charged with want of loue. But more of this in the next Chapter (God willing) saue one.
and yet for all that, he shall not be justly charged with want of love. But more of this in the next Chapter (God willing) save one.
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Samson withstood his wife at first by good reason, namely, this, that he had not told it to his father, samson withstood his wife At First by good reason, namely, this, that he had not told it to his father,
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nor mother, whom yet he loued dearely, and long; she was but new marryed to him, neither had he proofe of her faithfulnes, wisedome, and silence;
nor mother, whom yet he loved dearly, and long; she was but new married to him, neither had he proof of her faithfulness, Wisdom, and silence;
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or in suing to God for it;
or in suing to God for it;
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So we should with reasonable answers withstand vnreasonable sutes, and then we shall shew ourselues well fortified by the word and sound resolution out of a good conscience,
So we should with reasonable answers withstand unreasonable suits, and then we shall show ourselves well fortified by the word and found resolution out of a good conscience,
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when we can giue a sufficient reason of our refusall:
when we can give a sufficient reason of our refusal:
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and otherwise we are as like to be drawne to sinne, although we be not greatly sollicited by the importunitie of others, our selues being vngrounded or vnarmed against the subtiltie and loose disposition of our owne hearts,
and otherwise we Are as like to be drawn to sin, although we be not greatly solicited by the importunity of Others, our selves being ungrounded or unarmed against the subtlety and lose disposition of our own hearts,
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though we thinke neuer so well of our owne strength.
though we think never so well of our own strength.
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But it must be granted, that the greatest danger is when beside our owne readinesse and pronesse to euill, we haue prouocations also,
But it must be granted, that the greatest danger is when beside our own readiness and Promise to evil, we have provocations also,
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and those strong by inward temptations and outward occasions.
and those strong by inward temptations and outward occasions.
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In auoyding and resisting both, Ioseph hath giuen vs an example worthie our following, who was neither snared nor inticed inwardly,
In avoiding and resisting both, Ioseph hath given us an Exampl worthy our following, who was neither snared nor enticed inwardly,
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when he saw he might easily haue had such desire satisfied, neither being allured with words and flattery, did so much as hearken to his whorish mistresse.
when he saw he might Easily have had such desire satisfied, neither being allured with words and flattery, did so much as harken to his whorish mistress.
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Now as I haue spoken to men, so a word I will adde to women,
Now as I have spoken to men, so a word I will add to women,
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and that is this, that if they were wise, they would learne to shake off the bold and shamelesse sutes of such as should dare demaund that of them, which were their dishonestie, reproch,
and that is this, that if they were wise, they would Learn to shake off the bold and shameless suits of such as should Dare demand that of them, which were their dishonesty, reproach,
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and vndoing, namely, to prostitute their chastity to any of them at their pleasures, who hauing once spoyled them, doe leaue them so.
and undoing, namely, to prostitute their chastity to any of them At their pleasures, who having once spoiled them, do leave them so.
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But of the fruit of dalliance more afterward.
But of the fruit of dalliance more afterwards.
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It is said here that she would not be answered so by him, but was importunate with him all the rest of the seauen dayes of the feast,
It is said Here that she would not be answered so by him, but was importunate with him all the rest of the seauen days of the feast,
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after the first three, in which they could not finde out the meaning of the riddle,
After the First three, in which they could not find out the meaning of the riddle,
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and so she woon and obtained at his hands at last that which she sought: and so shee told it to her people and countrey men the Philistims.
and so she won and obtained At his hands At last that which she sought: and so she told it to her people and country men the philistines.
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These three things may be seene in this verse distinctly, her importunate vrging of him, his impotencie in being ouercome of her,
These three things may be seen in this verse distinctly, her importunate urging of him, his impotency in being overcome of her,
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and her telling the exposition of the riddle to the Philistims her people.
and her telling the exposition of the riddle to the philistines her people.
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And they minister seuerall instructions to vs. First by her importunate vrging of him, when no reason would answer her, wee may see,
And they minister several instructions to us First by her importunate urging of him, when no reason would answer her, we may see,
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how vnreasonable shamelesse, and bold, and yea vnwearyed wicked persons are in the following of their bad suites,
how unreasonable shameless, and bold, and yea unwearied wicked Persons Are in the following of their bad suits,
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so that they will neuer giue ouer, but thinke they shall preuaile by one meanes or other, at the least, by their importunity:
so that they will never give over, but think they shall prevail by one means or other, At the least, by their importunity:
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but a small denyall, and a weake withstanding of vs by men, makes vs soone weary of our honest attempts,
but a small denial, and a weak withstanding of us by men, makes us soon weary of our honest attempts,
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and so we may faint by and by, and in like manner giue ouer in making our requests to God,
and so we may faint by and by, and in like manner give over in making our requests to God,
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yea, and that for great matters if we preuaile not at once.
yea, and that for great matters if we prevail not At once.
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How vnlike are we to the woman of Canaan, who would take no repulse, nor be discouraged by the hardest answer that was giuen her.
How unlike Are we to the woman of Canaan, who would take no repulse, nor be discouraged by the Hardest answer that was given her.
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And our Sauiour hath taught vs, that if we were importunate with him, we could not faile,
And our Saviour hath taught us, that if we were importunate with him, we could not fail,
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nor goe without that which we a•ke, our requests being made according to his will.
nor go without that which we a•ke, our requests being made according to his will.
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And this is one speciall point of wisedome, wherein the children of light are to learne of the children of this world.
And this is one special point of Wisdom, wherein the children of Light Are to Learn of the children of this world.
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Now further to passe to the second thing of the three, we see that by this following him thus with continuall vrging of him, he yeelded to her suite,
Now further to pass to the second thing of the three, we see that by this following him thus with continual urging of him, he yielded to her suit,
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and told her the meaning of the riddle. So that he who withstood her at the first, was afterwards ouercome.
and told her the meaning of the riddle. So that he who withstood her At the First, was afterwards overcome.
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It teacheth, that when we haue ouercome a temptation at the first assaulting vs, (which one would thinke were hardest to doe in respect of times following) yet we may possibly be ouercome of it afterwards,
It Teaches, that when we have overcome a temptation At the First assaulting us, (which one would think were Hardest to do in respect of times following) yet we may possibly be overcome of it afterwards,
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and be giuen ouer to it:
and be given over to it:
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as for example, whether it be to such vnlawfull demaunds as this was, or to incontinencie, filthy gaine, seeking, or any such like.
as for Exampl, whither it be to such unlawful demands as this was, or to incontinency, filthy gain, seeking, or any such like.
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The reason is, because we are fickle and flexible, and doe not strengthen our selues to be constant at one time as an other in a good thing,
The reason is, Because we Are fickle and flexible, and do not strengthen our selves to be constant At one time as an other in a good thing,
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neither be oft instant with God by feruent praying, watching, neither couenanting against sin, or not looking carefully to the keeping of them, neither disgrace sin:
neither be oft instant with God by fervent praying, watching, neither covenanting against since, or not looking carefully to the keeping of them, neither disgrace since:
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by meanes whereof, Satan taketh his aduantage against vs one time or other.
by means whereof, Satan Takes his advantage against us one time or other.
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Euen so the same Samson here spoken of, did afterwards the very like, who withstanding the inticements of a subtile woman as now he did at the first,
Even so the same samson Here spoken of, did afterwards the very like, who withstanding the enticements of a subtle woman as now he did At the First,
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and that with full purpose (for a time) to doe so still, yet yeelded by long perswasion vnto her vniust and vnreasonable request at the last.
and that with full purpose (for a time) to do so still, yet yielded by long persuasion unto her unjust and unreasonable request At the last.
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It is no marueile to see it thus in some particular sinne and temptation that one is brought to yeeld at last, who resisted at the first:
It is no marvel to see it thus in Some particular sin and temptation that one is brought to yield At last, who resisted At the First:
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for we see it to be so in the generall liking and imbracing of the whole doctrine of the Gospell.
for we see it to be so in the general liking and embracing of the Whole Doctrine of the Gospel.
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That some, who receiued it with ioy for a time, yet fall away from the loue of it afterward,
That Some, who received it with joy for a time, yet fallen away from the love of it afterwards,
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Therefore, much more they who haue resisted a sinne for a time, may possibly afterward fall into it notwithstanding.
Therefore, much more they who have resisted a sin for a time, may possibly afterwards fallen into it notwithstanding.
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And it ought to make the best of vs constant in watching against all euill as well as at the first, remembring that our Sauiour his charge is peremptory and indefinite reaching at all times [ Watch. ] As for them who neuer haue had any sound proofe of the forgiuenes and death of sinne wrought in them by the power of the Word, no marueile if this inconstancie bee seene in them, that they please themselues ouer-much in their good actions,
And it ought to make the best of us constant in watching against all evil as well as At the First, remembering that our Saviour his charge is peremptory and indefinite reaching At all times [ Watch. ] As for them who never have had any found proof of the forgiveness and death of sin wrought in them by the power of the Word, no marvel if this inconstancy be seen in them, that they please themselves overmuch in their good actions,
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and soone are discouraged either from within or without themselues by the least occasion.
and soon Are discouraged either from within or without themselves by the least occasion.
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The best people must plie God with their prayers to hold out, and to build vp daily vpon a good foundation.
The best people must ply God with their Prayers to hold out, and to built up daily upon a good Foundation.
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Can a rush grow without mire? or can a man be watchfull to persist in the good course which he hath seemed to like,
Can a rush grow without mire? or can a man be watchful to persist in the good course which he hath seemed to like,
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or in hating the sinne which hee seemed to haue disliked, when there is nothing to set him forward in a matter of such difficultie? Flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdome of God:
or in hating the sin which he seemed to have disliked, when there is nothing to Set him forward in a matter of such difficulty? Flesh and blood cannot inherit the Kingdom of God:
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neither is Satan diuided in himself.
neither is Satan divided in himself.
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Reioyce not men in their shewes therefore, but get the assurance of Gods fauour, and not patch vp an euill heart with a fewe colours of goodnesse which are not ioyned with substance.
Rejoice not men in their shows Therefore, but get the assurance of God's favour, and not patch up an evil heart with a few colours of Goodness which Are not joined with substance.
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Also this weaknes and follie of Samsons, before I passe to the third point, teacheth another thing:
Also this weakness and folly of Samsons, before I pass to the third point, Teaches Another thing:
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that when we haue ouercome an hard difficultie, and greater temptation, yet we may be afterwards ouercome of a small one.
that when we have overcome an hard difficulty, and greater temptation, yet we may be afterwards overcome of a small one.
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For he had concealed the opening of the riddle to his father and mother, to whom he had farre greater reason to tell it,
For he had concealed the opening of the riddle to his father and mother, to whom he had Far greater reason to tell it,
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as hauing so long proofe of their pietie, loue, and faithfulnesse;
as having so long proof of their piety, love, and faithfulness;
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rather then to her a stranger, and whom hee knew to bee void of the most of them, if not all.
rather then to her a stranger, and whom he knew to be void of the most of them, if not all.
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And it is like hee tolde not them, lest they should by some occasion haue opened it to the Philistims,
And it is like he told not them, lest they should by Some occasion have opened it to the philistines,
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as his wife did now vnto them.
as his wife did now unto them.
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His follie in bewraying it to his wife, was like the sin of the man of God, who came to reproue Ieroboams idolatrie at Bethel.
His folly in bewraying it to his wife, was like the since of the man of God, who Come to reprove Ieroboams idolatry At Bethel.
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For he hauing a charge giuen him of God that he should goe into no house in that wicked place, to eate or refresh himselfe, did well and carefully obserue it in the place where it was hardest to doe it, that is the Kings house,
For he having a charge given him of God that he should go into no house in that wicked place, to eat or refresh himself, did well and carefully observe it in the place where it was Hardest to do it, that is the Kings house,
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To teach vs, that we should not giue credit to the outward shewes of goodnesse and simplicitie,
To teach us, that we should not give credit to the outward shows of Goodness and simplicity,
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and yet behold hee was ouercome, and went from his charge, through foolish credulitie, where he might much more easily haue kept it, that is, to his fellow.
and yet behold he was overcome, and went from his charge, through foolish credulity, where he might much more Easily have kept it, that is, to his fellow.
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For hee being inuited home by the King, he withstood it, not fearing his displeasure:
For he being invited home by the King, he withstood it, not fearing his displeasure:
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but when afterwards he was moued by the old Prophet of Bethel, to goe to his house and eate, he went with him contrary to the commandement of the Lord,
but when afterwards he was moved by the old Prophet of Bethel, to go to his house and eat, he went with him contrary to the Commandment of the Lord,
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and was therefore after his departure slaine of a Lion in the high way.
and was Therefore After his departure slain of a lion in the high Way.
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The reason hereof both in him, and as many as offend that way, that they are ouercome of a smaller sinne,
The reason hereof both in him, and as many as offend that Way, that they Are overcome of a smaller sin,
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when they haue ouercome a greater, is this;
when they have overcome a greater, is this;
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that men are more afraid of committing that, and distrusting themselues, seeke the more feruently to God for helpe, and obtaine it:
that men Are more afraid of committing that, and distrusting themselves, seek the more fervently to God for help, and obtain it:
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but when it is a smaller sinne, we doe not so much suspect and feare our selues,
but when it is a smaller sin, we do not so much suspect and Fear our selves,
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and so being vnarmed and ill prouided, we doe the easilier fall into it.
and so being unarmed and ill provided, we do the easilier fallen into it.
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And thus it commeth to passe, that when we haue slaine a Lion, a Beare foiles vs,
And thus it comes to pass, that when we have slain a lion, a Bear foils us,
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and hauing deuoured a camell, a gnat chokes vs, that is, wee auoid the harder inconuenience,
and having devoured a camel, a gnat chokes us, that is, we avoid the harder inconvenience,
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and yet bewray and shew our weakenesse in a smaller, which wee might more easily haue ouercome.
and yet bewray and show our weakness in a smaller, which we might more Easily have overcome.
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And so it fareth with vs in repenting, that for a great trespasse we are easilier brought to relent, seeing wee know that wee were more hardned in and by the committing of it,
And so it fareth with us in repenting, that for a great trespass we Are easilier brought to relent, seeing we know that we were more hardened in and by the committing of it,
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and yet in a lesse offence wee shall hardlier bewaile and confesse it, seeing the heart in committing of that doth not see so much euill.
and yet in a less offence we shall hardlier bewail and confess it, seeing the heart in committing of that does not see so much evil.
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Therefore it is well with Gods seruants, while they liue by their former experience, and renue their care of pleasing God, and feare of the contrary:
Therefore it is well with God's Servants, while they live by their former experience, and renew their care of pleasing God, and Fear of the contrary:
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for then they shall bee so farre from this distemper, that they shall be able (with the same Prophet at another time) to beleeue that hee who deliuered them from the Lion and Beare, (the more dangerous) will not suffer the Philistim to preuaile.
for then they shall be so Far from this distemper, that they shall be able (with the same Prophet At Another time) to believe that he who Delivered them from the lion and Bear, (the more dangerous) will not suffer the Philistim to prevail.
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Now to come to the third point:
Now to come to the third point:
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whereas it is said, that when Samson had opened it to his wife, she did by and by tell it to her countrey men, the Philistims;
whereas it is said, that when samson had opened it to his wife, she did by and by tell it to her country men, the philistines;
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it appeareth, that all her weeping to her husband was but dissimulation and falsehood, treacherie and vnfaithfulnes,
it appears, that all her weeping to her husband was but dissimulation and falsehood, treachery and unfaithfulness,
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euen a packe of mischiefe she did bewray to lie hidden in her heart, vnder that faire shew of kindnesse and loue.
even a pack of mischief she did bewray to lie hidden in her heart, under that fair show of kindness and love.
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so as we rest in them as sufficient proofes thereof, and when we haue no better testimonie in them that will seeme such.
so as we rest in them as sufficient proofs thereof, and when we have no better testimony in them that will seem such.
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For the heart of man is a deepe gulfe full of abomination:
For the heart of man is a deep gulf full of abomination:
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and such as are subtile can waite their opportunitie to get and obtaine that which they seeke.
and such as Are subtle can wait their opportunity to get and obtain that which they seek.
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And yet iudge we none before the time, and till God shall lay them open, but waite and trie them.
And yet judge we none before the time, and till God shall lay them open, but wait and try them.
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Many pray to God, but it is onely as S• Iames saith, to bestow amisse that which they aske, euen vpon their lusts.
Many pray to God, but it is only as S• James Says, to bestow amiss that which they ask, even upon their Lustiest.
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And so doe many pretend faire to men, when there is no such thing in them, but dissimulation and hypocrisie.
And so do many pretend fair to men, when there is no such thing in them, but dissimulation and hypocrisy.
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Now they had got the knowledge of the riddle by the woman, they bring it forth to Samson before the Sunne went downe on the seuenth day.
Now they had god the knowledge of the riddle by the woman, they bring it forth to samson before the Sun went down on the Seventh day.
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A most grosse part played by them, to seeke it out that way, as Ahabs act was in killing Naboth, when Elias met him,
A most gross part played by them, to seek it out that Way, as Ahabs act was in killing Naboth, when Elias met him,
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and said to him, Hast thou killed and taken possession? But it may giue warning to vs, to haue no more to doe with such then we must needs.
and said to him, Hast thou killed and taken possession? But it may give warning to us, to have no more to do with such then we must needs.
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For this is so common, that false hood, violence and vnconscion ablenes is crept in euen among men of better profession,
For this is so Common, that false hood, violence and vnconscion ableness is crept in even among men of better profession,
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so that they who deale with such, cannot tell when they haue made their couenants and bargaines sure enough.
so that they who deal with such, cannot tell when they have made their Covenants and bargains sure enough.
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For not onely they flie from their word, but also from witnesse and writing too, if there be the least hole to be found.
For not only they fly from their word, but also from witness and writing too, if there be the least hold to be found.
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Which is to make men more faithfull themselues, and more wise in taking heed of others.
Which is to make men more faithful themselves, and more wise in taking heed of Others.
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Besides, note the vnweariednes of these men, that after they begun;
Beside, note the vnweariednes of these men, that After they begun;
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they neuer gaue ouer labouring, and perswading the woman by flatterie and threats, sweating at it, till they had that which they sought,
they never gave over labouring, and persuading the woman by flattery and Treats, sweating At it, till they had that which they sought,
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and yet had little hope of comming by it by her meanes, who was wife to their aduersarie Samson, with whom the wager was laid who if she had been faithfull to him, might as well haue fetched the water of the well of Bethelem, (by going through an hoast of armed men for it) as they should haue got it of her.
and yet had little hope of coming by it by her means, who was wife to their adversary samson, with whom the wager was laid who if she had been faithful to him, might as well have fetched the water of the well of bethlehem, (by going through an host of armed men for it) as they should have god it of her.
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Oh the toyle that lewd fellowes will take for their pleasure and profit, and to bring their wicked purposes to passe.
O the toil that lewd Fellows will take for their pleasure and profit, and to bring their wicked Purposes to pass.
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If they haue no successe at one time, yet they take no discouragement at it, but set vpon it another.
If they have no success At one time, yet they take no discouragement At it, but Set upon it Another.
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They that take such paines for trash, a man would thinke should take some for grace.
They that take such pains for trash, a man would think should take Some for grace.
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But oh that they who professe to loue goodnesse, could be brought to doe but halfe so much to bring good things to passe,
But o that they who profess to love Goodness, could be brought to do but half so much to bring good things to pass,
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and to seeke happinesse for euer, as they doe in hunting after the pleasures of sinne,
and to seek happiness for ever, as they do in hunting After the pleasures of sin,
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and filthie gaine, which are but for a moment.
and filthy gain, which Are but for a moment.
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I haue said somwhat of this in the womans importunitie, though indeed she was woed to this by these,
I have said somewhat of this in the woman's importunity, though indeed she was wooed to this by these,
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and these were the first that swaied her motion. But she (of the two) was the more like to preuaile with him,
and these were the First that swayed her motion. But she (of the two) was the more like to prevail with him,
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then they to draw her to bee a partie with them.
then they to draw her to be a party with them.
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Therefore strange was their confidence and presumption in attempting to goe thus betweene barke and tree,
Therefore strange was their confidence and presumption in attempting to go thus between bark and tree,
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and obtaining their purposes by so desperate a meanes, as were no lesse then the setting husband and wife together by the eares.
and obtaining their Purposes by so desperate a means, as were no less then the setting husband and wife together by the ears.
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But what will not such aduenture, as are set vpon mischiefe? A right Embleme of the cursed brood of Iesuites, negotiators for the whore of Babylon, whose furie no attempt, no sedition is impossible vnto vs.
But what will not such adventure, as Are Set upon mischief? A right Emblem of the cursed brood of Iesuites, negotiators for the whore of Babylon, whose fury no attempt, no sedition is impossible unto us
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And to shut vp this matter about seeking out the meaning of the riddle;
And to shut up this matter about seeking out the meaning of the riddle;
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now let vs heare Samsons answere, when they brought in the meaning of it, after this manner: now let us hear Samsons answer, when they brought in the meaning of it, After this manner:
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[ What is sweeter then hony, or stronger then a Lion ] he said in effect to them againe;
[ What is Sweeten then honey, or Stronger then a lion ] he said in Effect to them again;
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And what is more vnfaithfull or vntrustie then a woman? Hee answered little lesse, when hee vttered these words to them;
And what is more unfaithful or untrusty then a woman? He answered little less, when he uttered these words to them;
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If yee had not ploughed with my heifer, ye had not found out my riddle: which was as much as if he had accused them of falsehood, and vniust dealing,
If ye had not ploughed with my heifer, you had not found out my riddle: which was as much as if he had accused them of falsehood, and unjust dealing,
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and her of vnfaithfulnes to her husband.
and her of unfaithfulness to her husband.
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By this learne one property of a wicked woman, that she is more true and trustie to strangers, then to her owne husband.
By this Learn one property of a wicked woman, that she is more true and trusty to Strangers, then to her own husband.
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And yet to speake as the truth is, she is neither constant nor sure to either of them,
And yet to speak as the truth is, she is neither constant nor sure to either of them,
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if a third come in the way betwixt both.
if a third come in the Way betwixt both.
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But she that will deale so with her friend, namely her husband, what, thinke we, would such an one doe to her enemie? And if shee would doe it without iust cause, what,
But she that will deal so with her friend, namely her husband, what, think we, would such an one do to her enemy? And if she would do it without just cause, what,
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if she should be prouoked? Whereby let other be admonished.
if she should be provoked? Whereby let other be admonished.
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But oh faithfulnes, how precious and much to be desired art thou? And of Samsons wife and the Philistims thus much:
But o faithfulness, how precious and much to be desired art thou? And of Samsons wife and the philistines thus much:
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of Samson himselfe I will say more in the next Sermon.
of samson himself I will say more in the next Sermon.
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THE SEVENTIE EIGHT SERMON ON THE XIIII. CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE SEVENTIE EIGHT SERMON ON THE XIIII. CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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NOw I will end the Chapter with Samson, and shew what was done by him then, after the feast was ended:
NOw I will end the Chapter with samson, and show what was done by him then, After the feast was ended:
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which is the fourth and last branch of the second part of the Chapter.
which is the fourth and last branch of the second part of the Chapter.
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We haue heard how ill hee was dealt with by the Philistims, yet (as the storie relateth) he did performe that, which they challenged as their due, which yet in deed they had iustly depriued themselues of by their bad dealing,
We have herd how ill he was dealt with by the philistines, yet (as the story relateth) he did perform that, which they challenged as their endue, which yet in deed they had justly deprived themselves of by their bad dealing,
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if Samson would haue stood with them.
if samson would have stood with them.
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But the Lord strengthened him, so that he paid them with the apparell of their owne countrimen.
But the Lord strengthened him, so that he paid them with the apparel of their own countrymen.
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And hauing slaine thirtie men of them, and answered the demaund of the other that wagered with him, he was greatly offended with his wife,
And having slain thirtie men of them, and answered the demand of the other that wagered with him, he was greatly offended with his wife,
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and went away from her to his fathers house, not telling her whither hee went,
and went away from her to his Father's house, not telling her whither he went,
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and in the meane while, she was giuen away from him by her father to one of his companions.
and in the mean while, she was given away from him by her father to one of his Sodales.
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And these things fell out after the marriage feast.
And these things fell out After the marriage feast.
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It is said heere, that the spirit of the Lord came vpon Samson againe, that we may know that he was guided thereby, in that which hee went about,
It is said Here, that the Spirit of the Lord Come upon samson again, that we may know that he was guided thereby, in that which he went about,
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when he slew the thirtie Philistims at Ascalon, and was thereby strengthened also to doe it.
when he slew the thirtie philistines At Ascalon, and was thereby strengthened also to do it.
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This example of his is not to bee followed of vs, I confesse, but we must do things in our vocation which God haue commanded generally in his word.
This Exampl of his is not to be followed of us, I confess, but we must do things in our vocation which God have commanded generally in his word.
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The apparell of these thirtie men of the Philistims whom hee slew, hee gaue to them that told the meaning of the riddle.
The apparel of these thirtie men of the philistines whom he slew, he gave to them that told the meaning of the riddle.
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So that although he fell into their hands by subtiltie, yet doth he not shift them off,
So that although he fell into their hands by subtlety, yet does he not shift them off,
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and serue them according to their dealings with him, but satisfie them:
and serve them according to their dealings with him, but satisfy them:
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for though no mention be here made of the linnen that hee gaue them with the garments,
for though no mention be Here made of the linen that he gave them with the garments,
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yet we must vnderstand it thus, that hee gaue them all, though the chiefe onely be named, it being the manner of the spirit of God to expresse the whole oftentimes by a part:
yet we must understand it thus, that he gave them all, though the chief only be nam, it being the manner of the Spirit of God to express the Whole oftentimes by a part:
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and besides, wee know, they would not otherwise haue been contented and satisfied.
and beside, we know, they would not otherwise have been contented and satisfied.
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So we are to know that it doth not become vs who are Christians, to yeeld ill measure to them that offer it to vs,
So we Are to know that it does not become us who Are Christians, to yield ill measure to them that offer it to us,
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as we see that neither Samson did, but to ouercome euill with good:
as we see that neither samson did, but to overcome evil with good:
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which (it must be granted) will hardly be yeelded to, and the flesh affordeth much ill counsell against it:
which (it must be granted) will hardly be yielded to, and the Flesh affords much ill counsel against it:
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but we are not debtors to it, to fulfill the desires of it, but to practise innocencie, through many prouocations to the contrarie.
but we Are not debtors to it, to fulfil the Desires of it, but to practise innocence, through many provocations to the contrary.
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Nay further, although wee should pretend that wee vse our aduantage against him that hath wronged vs, to this end that we may play stopgame (as we say) with him,
Nay further, although we should pretend that we use our advantage against him that hath wronged us, to this end that we may play stopgame (as we say) with him,
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and saue our selues harmelesse, although we doe not depriue him simply of his owne, euen this (I say) is not permitted vs:
and save our selves harmless, although we do not deprive him simply of his own, even this (I say) is not permitted us:
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except the aduantage be such as wee may lawfully take, and would haue taken against him in equitie,
except the advantage be such as we may lawfully take, and would have taken against him in equity,
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whether he had giuen vs occasion of reuenge or no.
whither he had given us occasion of revenge or no.
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As for example, if hee haue wronged vs in our bargaine through our ouersight, we may not prouide for our selues by some ouersight of his:
As for Exampl, if he have wronged us in our bargain through our oversight, we may not provide for our selves by Some oversight of his:
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but if he stands not to couenant, or deny vs our due, we may lawfully seek our owne,
but if he Stands not to Covenant, or deny us our endue, we may lawfully seek our own,
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after all other meanes to come by it haue been vsed, so we haue no respect of reuenge.
After all other means to come by it have been used, so we have no respect of revenge.
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And this is the streight rule:
And this is the straight Rule:
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but where is the practise of it, euen among them that know it, and professe it should be so, to let others goe? But we thinke our condition vnequall,
but where is the practice of it, even among them that know it, and profess it should be so, to let Others go? But we think our condition unequal,
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if we may not deceiue the deceiuer, and preuent his subtiltie with the like, and play the Cretians with the Cretian, that is, dissemble, cogge,
if we may not deceive the deceiver, and prevent his subtlety with the like, and play the Cretians with the Cretian, that is, dissemble, cog,
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and lye with him that makes no conscience, as if Christianitie might not meddle in this businesse;
and lie with him that makes no conscience, as if Christianity might not meddle in this business;
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which yet is as apparant a relike of the old man, and the lust of our flesh, from which we should be purged,
which yet is as apparent a Relike of the old man, and the lust of our Flesh, from which we should be purged,
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as any other, if Paul may be beleeued.
as any other, if Paul may be believed.
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Oh what occasion doth the common sort take to recompence euill for euill? They then shew themselues in their kinde and colours,
O what occasion does the Common sort take to recompense evil for evil? They then show themselves in their kind and colours,
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when they can hit them home, who haue stood in their light neuer so little, and they loue to talke and glorie of it, when they haue done.
when they can hit them home, who have stood in their Light never so little, and they love to talk and glory of it, when they have done.
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But to say a word more of them, though it was not expressed in the agreement betwixt Samson and the Philistims, that the meaning of the riddle should be declared by their owne finding out,
But to say a word more of them, though it was not expressed in the agreement betwixt samson and the philistines, that the meaning of the riddle should be declared by their own finding out,
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and not by falsehood, or indirect meanes:
and not by falsehood, or indirect means:
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yet who doubteth, but that they meant so? In like manner, this departing from innocencie in bargaines and contracts,
yet who doubteth, but that they meant so? In like manner, this departing from innocence in bargains and contracts,
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and going to shifting, and against that which is honest and iust, vnder a pretence that euery particular cannot be mentioned and set downe, it is a great fault among men,
and going to shifting, and against that which is honest and just, under a pretence that every particular cannot be mentioned and Set down, it is a great fault among men,
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and proues them that deale so, to bee farre from vprightnes: but those that yeeld of their due rather then striue endlesly, to be odde people.
and Proves them that deal so, to be Far from uprightness: but those that yield of their due rather then strive endlessly, to be odd people.
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But to passe from this, and to come to another point, namely of Samsons wrath kindled against his wife for telling the riddle to the Philistims,
But to pass from this, and to come to Another point, namely of Samsons wrath kindled against his wife for telling the riddle to the philistines,
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and therefore going away without her to his fathers house, or at least, not telling her of it, that act of his is not to bee iustified.
and Therefore going away without her to his Father's house, or At least, not telling her of it, that act of his is not to be justified.
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For hee ought not in such a moodie manner to haue departed from his wife,
For he ought not in such a moody manner to have departed from his wife,
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and leaue her in a wondering at his so sudden going from her, and giuing her cause to feare at his returne home, a renuing of his displeasure toward her againe:
and leave her in a wondering At his so sudden going from her, and giving her cause to Fear At his return home, a renewing of his displeasure towards her again:
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he should not (I say) haue left her (a young woman new married) in doubts and feares, what might befall her:
he should not (I say) have left her (a young woman new married) in doubts and fears, what might befall her:
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but he should haue told her fault vnto her, as shee had been fit to heare it, betwixt them two,
but he should have told her fault unto her, as she had been fit to hear it, betwixt them two,
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and so after a kinde reproofe, and a counselling of her to be better gouerned, to haue ended the controuersie,
and so After a kind reproof, and a counseling of her to be better governed, to have ended the controversy,
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and either to haue taken her with him, or at least not to haue gone away frow her sullenly in displeasure.
and either to have taken her with him, or At least not to have gone away frow her sullenly in displeasure.
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This sheweth what a fault sullennes is, when we bee angrie with any bodie, and yet wee will not bee knowne of any such thing,
This shows what a fault sullenness is, when we be angry with any body, and yet we will not be known of any such thing,
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neither shew the cause peaceably and plainly, why we are grieued, that so we might make an end of the matter,
neither show the cause peaceably and plainly, why we Are grieved, that so we might make an end of the matter,
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and be satisfied (if it may be) with the answere giuen vs, or at least beare it patiently by little and little, and so cut off anger;
and be satisfied (if it may be) with the answer given us, or At least bear it patiently by little and little, and so Cut off anger;
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but either to goe out of the companie discontented and vnquiet, or saying nothing, but broyling in our stomackes to the great griefe and offence of the partie against whom our anger is kindled and conceiued,
but either to go out of the company discontented and unquiet, or saying nothing, but broiling in our stomachs to the great grief and offence of the party against whom our anger is kindled and conceived,
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thus to doe (I say) is a thing vtterly vnbeseeming a Christian.
thus to do (I say) is a thing utterly unbeseeming a Christian.
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But if question bee made which of the two is worst, either open or secret anger;
But if question be made which of the two is worst, either open or secret anger;
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I say, the bewraying of it, and the letting of it appeare, if we be so impotent that we cannot bridle and suppresse it, is of both euils farre more tolerable,
I say, the bewraying of it, and the letting of it appear, if we be so impotent that we cannot bridle and suppress it, is of both evils Far more tolerable,
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then this smoothering and keeping in of it, though both be vile and odious.
then this smothering and keeping in of it, though both be vile and odious.
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For as if an house be set on fire, it is farre more dangerous, and threatneth greater mischiefe to the speedie consuming of all that is in the house,
For as if an house be Set on fire, it is Far more dangerous, and threatens greater mischief to the speedy consuming of all that is in the house,
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when the flame is pent in, then when it hath vent to breake foorth:
when the flame is penned in, then when it hath vent to break forth:
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Euen so, the anger that is hidden and concealed, is farre worse then that which sheweth it selfe;
Even so, the anger that is hidden and concealed, is Far Worse then that which shows it self;
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as may be seene in Absoloms hidden wrath (breaking into murther) which except it bee in a high degree inflamed, (and that bewraieth much follie) will soone vanish and come to an end:
as may be seen in Absoloms hidden wrath (breaking into murder) which except it be in a high degree inflamed, (and that bewrayeth much folly) will soon vanish and come to an end:
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whereas the other imagineth euill, and bringeth it foorth, when hee thinketh and seeth best.
whereas the other imagineth evil, and brings it forth, when he Thinketh and sees best.
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Yet I grant there are degrees in this sullennes, but it is too vnbeseeming a Christian,
Yet I grant there Are Degrees in this sullenness, but it is too unbeseeming a Christian,
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when it is in the lowest degree that is;
when it is in the lowest degree that is;
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yea though it goe away in time, when the strength of it is ouer, without any further hurt doing.
yea though it go away in time, when the strength of it is over, without any further hurt doing.
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The remedie here, is to weigh the follie and shame of such disguising of our selues.
The remedy Here, is to weigh the folly and shame of such disguising of our selves.
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Also to consider what and who wee bee, that take the matter so hotly, which is done against vs, who haue prouoked God as many times as we haue haires on our head.
Also to Consider what and who we be, that take the matter so hotly, which is done against us, who have provoked God as many times as we have hairs on our head.
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And how much greater cause we giue to God to be displeased with vs we should consider,
And how much greater cause we give to God to be displeased with us we should Consider,
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and whether we could like that the Lord should so hide his displeasure against vs, and execute it vpon vs, when we would not, neither are aware of it.
and whither we could like that the Lord should so hide his displeasure against us, and execute it upon us, when we would not, neither Are aware of it.
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Thus, and by such like meanes, we should goe about to resist and asswage it.
Thus, and by such like means, we should go about to resist and assuage it.
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And if it bee hardly done at the first, yet afterwards it will be done more easily,
And if it be hardly done At the First, yet afterwards it will be done more Easily,
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if wee labour for it, and so in times chace it away altogether, further then that some reliques of it will remaine in vs, as after some sore ague.
if we labour for it, and so in times chase it away altogether, further then that Some Relics of it will remain in us, as After Some soar ague.
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Causes (I confesse) there are of separation betweene married persons, but euery man must not be his owne Iudge,
Causes (I confess) there Are of separation between married Persons, but every man must not be his own Judge,
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but either the Ciuill Magistrate, or else those that are appointed by God in the Church to bee iudges in these and such like cases, must determine.
but either the Civil Magistrate, or Else those that Are appointed by God in the Church to be judges in these and such like cases, must determine.
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For what manner of society were there like to be among men, if each husband vpon euery tetch might for a shorter or longer time, leaue the fellowship of his wife? To be sure, this practise is one meanes (besides many more) of much vncleanenes, confusion of blood and posteritie, beggery of the parties and families so forsaken,
For what manner of society were there like to be among men, if each husband upon every tetch might for a shorter or longer time, leave the fellowship of his wife? To be sure, this practice is one means (beside many more) of much Uncleanness, confusion of blood and posterity, beggary of the parties and families so forsaken,
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and of what other riots and disorder God knoweth.
and of what other riots and disorder God Knoweth.
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For where the sacred ordinances of God (which are the religious bands and securing pledges of peace, vnion and order) are once leapt ouer,
For where the sacred ordinances of God (which Are the religious bans and securing pledges of peace, Union and order) Are once leapt over,
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and troden downe, who can limit within any bounds the mischiefe like to ensue? Therefore let none of such as are guiltie in this kinde, plead Samsons example, who had as little libertie giuen him herein as they.
and trodden down, who can limit within any bounds the mischief like to ensue? Therefore let none of such as Are guilty in this kind, plead Samsons Exampl, who had as little liberty given him herein as they.
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Now whereas some obiect, that Samson herein gaue place to wrath, and rather withdrew himselfe, then abode with her, lest hee might possibly haue broken out further:
Now whereas Some Object, that samson herein gave place to wrath, and rather withdrew himself, then Abided with her, lest he might possibly have broken out further:
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I answere, Samson in not dealing outragiously in words or deeds, is to be commended:
I answer, samson in not dealing outrageously in words or Deeds, is to be commended:
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howbeit his going away in passion, is not thereby excused, seeing this did not amend the matter, but made it worse.
howbeit his going away in passion, is not thereby excused, seeing this did not amend the matter, but made it Worse.
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And although the partie offended may sometimes auoid (as Ionathan did) to alleniate such as are displeased in the companie,
And although the party offended may sometime avoid (as Ionathan did) to alleniate such as Are displeased in the company,
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yet this followeth not, that the partie offended of the married couples) may depart from the offender, and goe away for adoe:
yet this follows not, that the party offended of the married couples) may depart from the offender, and go away for ado:
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for thereby he nourisheth his own humour, & prouoketh the other further, rather thē slaketh it in either.
for thereby he Nourishes his own humour, & provoketh the other further, rather them slakes it in either.
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But to goe forward, and so to draw to an end, here we may see what men get by such dealing.
But to go forward, and so to draw to an end, Here we may see what men get by such dealing.
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For while they be sullen, and take displeasure, and will not bewray it, the other against whom they conceiue it, are impatient,
For while they be sullen, and take displeasure, and will not bewray it, the other against whom they conceive it, Are impatient,
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and cannot beare it, as we see here Samsons wife and her father not enduring this manner of his departure from her in dislike and discontentment, they (no marueile) breake off their loue,
and cannot bear it, as we see Here Samsons wife and her father not enduring this manner of his departure from her in dislike and discontentment, they (no marvel) break off their love,
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and turne and shew it to another. This was the good he got by his inconsiderate dealing.
and turn and show it to Another. This was the good he god by his inconsiderate dealing.
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And if we marke, wee shall finde, that such rash follie and vnaduised dealing (as this of Samsons was) is commonly recompensed with some such vnwelcome crosse and trouble,
And if we mark, we shall find, that such rash folly and unadvised dealing (as this of Samsons was) is commonly recompensed with Some such unwelcome cross and trouble,
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and all through their owne fault who cause and prouoke it:
and all through their own fault who cause and provoke it:
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so that they would after buy it off with labour and cost, when it is too late;
so that they would After buy it off with labour and cost, when it is too late;
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which by a little wisedome and patience they might altogether haue remoued, & kept away.
which by a little Wisdom and patience they might altogether have removed, & kept away.
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As may appeare by that fact of Absolom, who being secretly incensed against Ammon for abusing his sister (whereas he ought to haue accused him to his father,
As may appear by that fact of Absalom, who being secretly incensed against Ammon for abusing his sister (whereas he ought to have accused him to his father,
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and committed the righting of his cause to him vnder God, without nourishing of a reuengefull humour;) what brought hee to passe thereby,
and committed the righting of his cause to him under God, without nourishing of a revengeful humour;) what brought he to pass thereby,
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and what ensued of it? but Ammons murther, Dauids sorrow, a breach in the familie,
and what ensued of it? but Ammons murder, David sorrow, a breach in the family,
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and to Absolom himselfe an vnpleasing exile from his fathers Court and presence.
and to Absalom himself an unpleasing exile from his Father's Court and presence.
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But farre different was Dauids behauiour, being prouoked by Shemei: he leaues the man, and looks into himselfe:
But Far different was David behaviour, being provoked by Shimei: he leaves the man, and looks into himself:
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It may be I haue deserued (saith he) that God should suffer him to curse me, let him alone. A most worthie president.It may be I have deserved (Says he) that God should suffer him to curse me, let him alone. A most worthy president.
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Therefore, let the angry and sullen person come foorth and shew what he hath gained by his folly, saue the name of a foole,
Therefore, let the angry and sullen person come forth and show what he hath gained by his folly, save the name of a fool,
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and the brand of reproch, and we will recant and call backe that wee speake.
and the brand of reproach, and we will recant and call back that we speak.
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No wonder if the mad man, casting fire, darts, arrowes, and deadly things, haue some of them light vpon his owne pate.
No wonder if the mad man, casting fire, darts, arrows, and deadly things, have Some of them Light upon his own pate.
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It is iust also with God to bee displeased with such, and resist them, while they are vniustly displeased with others, and meditate how to reuenge.
It is just also with God to be displeased with such, and resist them, while they Are unjustly displeased with Others, and meditate how to revenge.
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Many euen vpon the sudden in their vnaduised rage haue killed their dearest friends, (as Alexander is reported to haue done in his drunken fume) and after being sober, they haue been readie to reuenge themselues for their madnes.
Many even upon the sudden in their unadvised rage have killed their dearest Friends, (as Alexander is reported to have done in his drunken fume) and After being Sobrium, they have been ready to revenge themselves for their madness.
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Others leaue prints of their anger in the faces or bodies of such as they light vpon,
Others leave prints of their anger in the faces or bodies of such as they Light upon,
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and some they kill forth right:
and Some they kill forth right:
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which they then repent of when either they haue smarted well in the purse, or be drawne forth to punishment which is appointed for such furie and outrage.
which they then Repent of when either they have smarted well in the purse, or be drawn forth to punishment which is appointed for such fury and outrage.
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Let it teach vs, to shake off wilfulnes, impatience, and heate passions, and in stead of a little pleasing of our selues through folsie, not neglect wise and kinde dealing, which shall not be repented of.
Let it teach us, to shake off wilfulness, impatience, and heat passion, and in stead of a little pleasing of our selves through folsie, not neglect wise and kind dealing, which shall not be repented of.
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And to this end we must vse to meditate, both of our own corruptions of pride, selfeloue, anger, loosenes, tetchines, frowardnes, and the like;
And to this end we must use to meditate, both of our own corruptions of pride, Self-love, anger, looseness, tetchines, forwardness, and the like;
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how many and foule they are; and also of our selues, who are but wormes, dust and ashes;
how many and foul they Are; and also of our selves, who Are but worms, dust and Ashes;
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and therefore no such as may not be crossed:
and Therefore no such as may not be crossed:
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and last of all, we should consider of those whom wee are wont to bee offended with:
and last of all, we should Consider of those whom we Are wont to be offended with:
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that they are but men and mortall, and therefore subiect to humane infirmities;
that they Are but men and Mortal, and Therefore Subject to humane infirmities;
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and what marueile then, if they doe things sometime that we like not, and which doe crosse vs seeing they doe to vs,
and what marvel then, if they do things sometime that we like not, and which do cross us seeing they do to us,
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but as we haue done oft to other.
but as we have done oft to other.
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And wee being sicke of the same disease, and being infected with the same originall contagion and poyson, should rather pitie them,
And we being sick of the same disease, and being infected with the same original contagion and poison, should rather pity them,
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then bee angrie and out of patience with them.
then be angry and out of patience with them.
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But it were infinite to set downe that which yet might be said to good purpose of anger, and remedies against it.
But it were infinite to Set down that which yet might be said to good purpose of anger, and remedies against it.
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This for this time by occasion of Samsons sullen mood at his departing from his wife then.
This for this time by occasion of Samsons sullen mood At his departing from his wife then.
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As for the fact of Samsons wife and her father, so soone to be aleniated from him,
As for the fact of Samsons wife and her father, so soon to be aleniated from him,
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and she to be giuen to another, it is not to bee marueiled at, neither any reason to be asked of it, they being not led thereby, much lesse by a better guide in their doings,
and she to be given to Another, it is not to be marveled At, neither any reason to be asked of it, they being not led thereby, much less by a better guide in their doings,
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but by will, and strength of flesh, whereby they were readie to take very slight colour and pretence of reason for their doings,
but by will, and strength of Flesh, whereby they were ready to take very slight colour and pretence of reason for their doings,
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as hath been noted before, and as shall further appeare in the next chap. vers. 2. And so we must looke for no better measure at the hands of wicked and vnreasonable men,
as hath been noted before, and as shall further appear in the next chap. vers. 2. And so we must look for no better measure At the hands of wicked and unreasonable men,
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if we giue them the least occasions, who are commonly carried to outrage without any occasions:
if we give them the least occasions, who Are commonly carried to outrage without any occasions:
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to teach vs to haue as little to doe with them, as wee may:
to teach us to have as little to do with them, as we may:
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and when wee must needs, take wee heed that we make all sure on our sides, (as possibly we may) to auoid euill and perill by them.
and when we must needs, take we heed that we make all sure on our sides, (as possibly we may) to avoid evil and peril by them.
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But if it fall out afterwards, that wee bee in danger to them, and that they haue aduantage against vs, (as who is not subiect to that and to the like?) wee must beare it patiently, committing the successe to God, with well doing.
But if it fallen out afterwards, that we be in danger to them, and that they have advantage against us, (as who is not Subject to that and to the like?) we must bear it patiently, committing the success to God, with well doing.
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And here an end of this Chapter.
And Here an end of this Chapter.
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THE SEVENTIE NINE SERMON ON THE XV. CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. Vers. 1. But within a while after in the time of wheate haruest, Samson visited his wife with a Kid, saying, I will goe in to my wife into the chamber:
THE SEVENTIE NINE SERMON ON THE XV. CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. Vers. 1. But within a while After in the time of wheat harvest, samson visited his wife with a Kid, saying, I will go in to my wife into the chamber:
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but her father would not suffer him to goe in. 2. And her father said, I thought that thou hadst hated her:
but her father would not suffer him to go in. 2. And her father said, I Thought that thou Hadst hated her:
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therefore gaue I her to thy companion.
Therefore gave I her to thy Companion.
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Is not her younger sister fairer then she? take her, I pray thee, in stead of the other. Is not her younger sister Fairer then she? take her, I pray thee, in stead of the other.
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3. Then Samson said vnto them, Now am I more blamelesse then the Philistims: therefore will I doe them displeasure.
3. Then samson said unto them, Now am I more blameless then the philistines: Therefore will I do them displeasure.
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I Will proceed, keeping the order that I obserue in the rest. And first to begin with ye summe, it is thus much:
I Will proceed, keeping the order that I observe in the rest. And First to begin with you sum, it is thus much:
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Samson, when his wife was denied him, vpon his returne to her, tooke occasion to set on fire the corne fields of the Philistims, samson, when his wife was denied him, upon his return to her, took occasion to Set on fire the corn fields of the philistines,
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and to kill them, being armed against them:
and to kill them, being armed against them:
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whereupon they came into Iudea, to fight with the men thereof, vnlesse they would deliuer Samson into their hands bound: who therefore did so.
whereupon they Come into Iudea, to fight with the men thereof, unless they would deliver samson into their hands bound: who Therefore did so.
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But his bands being broken by the Lord, he slew a thousand of them with the iaw bone of an asse:
But his bans being broken by the Lord, he slew a thousand of them with the jaw bone of an Ass:
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and being thirstie after his labour, he obtained water from God by prayer: and so he was refreshed againe.
and being thirsty After his labour, he obtained water from God by prayer: and so he was refreshed again.
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The parts of it are foure.
The parts of it Are foure.
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The first, how Samson tooke occasion to hurt and to bee reuenged vpon the Philistims, to verse 9. The second,
The First, how samson took occasion to hurt and to be revenged upon the philistines, to verse 9. The second,
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how the Philistims got him to bee deliuered bound into their hands by his owne countrimen:
how the philistines god him to be Delivered bound into their hands by his own countrymen:
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to the midst of verse 14. The third is, how he was strengthened by God, so that he brake the cords, and slew a great many of them:
to the midst of verse 14. The third is, how he was strengthened by God, so that he brake the cords, and slew a great many of them:
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to verse 18. The last, how he thirsting after his labour, and obtaining water of God, was refreshed.
to verse 18. The last, how he thirsting After his labour, and obtaining water of God, was refreshed.
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Of which in order, as the text giues occasion. The first part of the Chapter.
Of which in order, as the text gives occasion. The First part of the Chapter.
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COncerning the first part, and the woe that hee wrought them, the occasion was, that his wife was denied to him,
Concerning the First part, and the woe that he wrought them, the occasion was, that his wife was denied to him,
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when he returned to take her, and was giuen to another, as appeareth in the first two verses:
when he returned to take her, and was given to Another, as appears in the First two Verses:
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hereby hee was prouoked, as we see in the third verse, and so he set vpon and hurt them in their commodities, being so prouoked,
hereby he was provoked, as we see in the third verse, and so he Set upon and hurt them in their commodities, being so provoked,
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as is shewed vnto the 9. verse. And first it is said, that after a while he came to his wife againe,
as is showed unto the 9. verse. And First it is said, that After a while he Come to his wife again,
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& brought a Kid with him to make merrie with her, and to shew thereby that he was reconciled to her,
& brought a Kid with him to make merry with her, and to show thereby that he was reconciled to her,
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and was purposed to liue with her againe.
and was purposed to live with her again.
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For he hauing in absence considered his fault, in going from her in such a manner as he did, resolued and thought good now to cut off all occasions of griefe from her,
For he having in absence considered his fault, in going from her in such a manner as he did, resolved and Thought good now to Cut off all occasions of grief from her,
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and of separation, and to renew and recouer his decayed loue againe.
and of separation, and to renew and recover his decayed love again.
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It all that will condemne Samson for his choler would shame themselues as hee did here (in returning, which was a condemning of his departing) when they haue bin ouertaken as he was it were well:
It all that will condemn samson for his choler would shame themselves as he did hear (in returning, which was a condemning of his departing) when they have been overtaken as he was it were well:
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or if m•n could be brought out of loue with such their wilfull doings, by considering that for the time they banish God out of their thoughts,
or if m•n could be brought out of love with such their wilful doings, by considering that for the time they banish God out of their thoughts,
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and make a man slaue to his rankest enemy.
and make a man slave to his rankest enemy.
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But by this we see, that though good and bad haue passions, carrying and ruling them,
But by this we see, that though good and bad have passion, carrying and ruling them,
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yet where grace dwelleth, they shall be found out in time, and that shall be done to the vanquishing of them which the strength of corruption in those that want grace, will not suffer a man to marke and resist them.
yet where grace dwells, they shall be found out in time, and that shall be done to the vanquishing of them which the strength of corruption in those that want grace, will not suffer a man to mark and resist them.
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Sinne nourisheth it selfe (especially anger) by selfe-loue:
Sin Nourishes it self (especially anger) by Self-love:
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smoothing it selfe vp with Ionah his conceit, [ I doe well to be angrie ] and so Samson would (perhaps) haue answered,
smoothing it self up with Jonah his conceit, [ I do well to be angry ] and so samson would (perhaps) have answered,
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if hee had been demaunded a while after he departed from her. But now at leisure he recanteth, and by returning, condemnes his departure, as I said;
if he had been demanded a while After he departed from her. But now At leisure he recanteth, and by returning, condemns his departure, as I said;
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much like the sonne, that being sent into the vineyard, bid his father doe his worke himselfe for him;
much like the son, that being sent into the vineyard, bid his father do his work himself for him;
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but after, comming to himselfe againe, did as he was bidden and went.
but After, coming to himself again, did as he was bidden and went.
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Whereas a lewde person hauing sinned, pleaseth himselfe in it, and doubleth it with Esau in his taking strange wiues;
Whereas a lewd person having sinned, Pleases himself in it, and doubles it with Esau in his taking strange wives;
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or if hee relent, it is for shame and terror onely as Iudas; as I haue noted in Abimelech before, chapter 9. Samson in his cholencke pang, went away with resolution (likely) of neuer returning,
or if he relent, it is for shame and terror only as Iudas; as I have noted in Abimelech before, chapter 9. samson in his cholencke pang, went away with resolution (likely) of never returning,
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but to let her goe as she deserued.
but to let her go as she deserved.
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But now in cooler blood he appeaseth himselfe (as the Musitian did Elisha) and demurring of his doings, confesseth, that though his wife deserued ill measure,
But now in cooler blood he appeaseth himself (as the Musician did Elisha) and demurring of his doings, Confesses, that though his wife deserved ill measure,
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yet it became not him who in so great heate sought to marry her: to deale so despitefully against her, and that presently vpon his marrying of her.
yet it became not him who in so great heat sought to marry her: to deal so despitefully against her, and that presently upon his marrying of her.
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And more particularly, as Samson here vpon better consideration returded to his wife againe, so it must be granted of all that there should not be any long displeasure conceiued betwixt couples, (if it cannot be auoided but that some will be,) and specially that it is too much that there should be any separation betwixt man and wife,
And more particularly, as samson Here upon better consideration returded to his wife again, so it must be granted of all that there should not be any long displeasure conceived betwixt couples, (if it cannot be avoided but that Some will be,) and specially that it is too much that there should be any separation betwixt man and wife,
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vnlesse it be with consent, and in loue, and that also but for a while,
unless it be with consent, and in love, and that also but for a while,
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and as the Apostle willeth that they may giue themselues to prayer and fasting, and so to come together againe,
and as the Apostle wills that they may give themselves to prayer and fasting, and so to come together again,
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lest the diuell tempt them to euill. This I say were to bee wished:
lest the Devil tempt them to evil. This I say were to be wished:
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but if there fall out worse matter betwixt them, it ought to cease betimes, as wee see here Samson returned to his wife within a while after hee went from her.
but if there fallen out Worse matter betwixt them, it ought to cease betimes, as we see Here samson returned to his wife within a while After he went from her.
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For if the prayers of married persons ought not to be broken off through dissention any day, as S. Peter chargeth;
For if the Prayers of married Persons ought not to be broken off through dissension any day, as S. Peter charges;
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much lesse ought there to bee a separation for a longer time.
much less ought there to be a separation for a longer time.
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Therefore seeing many occasions fall out hereof betwixt couples in marriage, by reason of much conceitednes one against the other, way wardnes, inconstancie in loue, false heartednesse, and such like;
Therefore seeing many occasions fallen out hereof betwixt couples in marriage, by reason of much conceitedness one against the other, Way wardnes, inconstancy in love, false heartedness, and such like;
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let such as abhor and would shunne this and the like wearisomenesse of their companions, neuer cease till they renounce and disclaime those corruptions,
let such as abhor and would shun this and the like wearisomeness of their Sodales, never cease till they renounce and disclaim those corruptions,
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he hath escaped the former, but he is still in chace, neuer at rest till he be destroyed,
he hath escaped the former, but he is still in chase, never At rest till he be destroyed,
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and pray oft and earnestly against the same, and arme themselues with many renued couenants, that no such thing may bee betwixt them.
and pray oft and earnestly against the same, and arm themselves with many renewed Covenants, that no such thing may be betwixt them.
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So shall they the better keepe other in order who are vnder them, when they shall see no breaches nor brawles betwixt them:
So shall they the better keep other in order who Are under them, when they shall see no Breaches nor brawls betwixt them:
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yea and they shall be fit to set other couples together who are at variance; but they shall ill doe that abroad, if they maintaine not peace at home.
yea and they shall be fit to Set other couples together who Are At variance; but they shall ill do that abroad, if they maintain not peace At home.
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But by occasion that I said, that married couples should not be absent any long time one from the other;
But by occasion that I said, that married couples should not be absent any long time one from the other;
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it is obiected that many are, who through necessitie of following their calling, cannot chuse but be a long time one from another,
it is objected that many Are, who through necessity of following their calling, cannot choose but be a long time one from Another,
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as many Lawyers, Merchants, Sea men and other:
as many Lawyers, Merchant's, Sea men and other:
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and therefore how can that charge that is giuen by the Apostle to the Corinths stand? to wit, that there should be no long absence betwixt couples. I answere:
and Therefore how can that charge that is given by the Apostle to the Corinths stand? to wit, that there should be no long absence betwixt couples. I answer:
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because that charge is no better kept, therefore is much euill committed, I meane through long absence one from the other,
Because that charge is no better kept, Therefore is much evil committed, I mean through long absence one from the other,
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and many complaine how they smart by meanes thereof, and yet redresse it not, nay say plainely, they see not how they can.
and many complain how they smart by means thereof, and yet redress it not, nay say plainly, they see not how they can.
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And I say further, that men suffer much sorrow, and sustaine great troubles through their owne fault, who seeing what their callings are,
And I say further, that men suffer much sorrow, and sustain great Troubles through their own fault, who seeing what their callings Are,
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and that absence must fall out betwixt them, doe neither labour for more grace themselues to beare it the better,
and that absence must fallen out betwixt them, do neither labour for more grace themselves to bear it the better,
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neither seeke such yoke-fellowes as excell other therein, neither faithfully take order betweene themselues carefully to looke about them euery way to auoide danger.
neither seek such yokefellows as excel other therein, neither faithfully take order between themselves carefully to look about them every Way to avoid danger.
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For God is not contrarie to himselfe, neither commandeth he contraries: as that there be no long absence one from another:
For God is not contrary to himself, neither commands he contraries: as that there be no long absence one from Another:
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and yet that they shall follow such callings as of necessitie require it. But if the last must needes be;
and yet that they shall follow such callings as of necessity require it. But if the last must needs be;
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then certainely they may bee helped and relieue themselues in the first.
then Certainly they may be helped and relieve themselves in the First.
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And if they both feare God (as otherwise what promise haue they that God will blesse them in any thing,
And if they both Fear God (as otherwise what promise have they that God will bless them in any thing,
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or what speaking to them is there about any such matter? If (I say) they feare God,
or what speaking to them is there about any such matter? If (I say) they Fear God,
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then by good order taking, betwixt themselues, and by oft and earnest praying on both parts,
then by good order taking, betwixt themselves, and by oft and earnest praying on both parts,
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for quiet and chaste mindes and bodies, vsing therewith all good meanes for the same as neede shall require,
for quiet and chaste minds and bodies, using therewith all good means for the same as need shall require,
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and the Babylonians so taunted the poore Iewes mourning vnder captiuity; Sing vs some of the songs of Sion.
and the Babylonians so taunted the poor Iewes mourning under captivity; Sing us Some of the songs of Sion.
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then they shall attaine redresse against it, and God hath promised to such, that with consent they may be absent each from other, without the many vnquietnesses and other inconueniences, the which yet doe most certainely meete with such as be not so qualified:
then they shall attain redress against it, and God hath promised to such, that with consent they may be absent each from other, without the many quietnesses and other inconveniences, the which yet do most Certainly meet with such as be not so qualified:
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who if they fall into adulterie, and the like euils, it is the fruit of their sinne which God punisheth, I meane of their irreligiousnesse, vnfaithfulnesse,
who if they fallen into adultery, and the like evils, it is the fruit of their sin which God Punisheth, I mean of their irreligiousness, unfaithfulness,
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and such like, as they fall out to bee; who is able to say what or how many?
and such like, as they fallen out to be; who is able to say what or how many?
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It followeth in this verse, when Samson would haue gone into the chamber to his wife, to do the dutie of an husband to her, the father the Philistim, would not suffer him,
It follows in this verse, when samson would have gone into the chamber to his wife, to do the duty of an husband to her, the father the Philistim, would not suffer him,
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for he had giuen her to another! Oh wofull act, but especially before he had spoken with him.
for he had given her to Another! O woeful act, but especially before he had spoken with him.
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But we neede not wonder at that;
But we need not wonder At that;
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for what reason doe such professe to yeelde of their doings? By this dealing of the Philistims, wee may see, what a sore punishment it is to haue to doe with such vnconscionable men, that will boldly hold our right from vs,
for what reason do such profess to yield of their doings? By this dealing of the philistines, we may see, what a soar punishment it is to have to do with such unconscionable men, that will boldly hold our right from us,
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and so deale with vs, that wee cannot make any reckoning, no not of that which is our owne,
and so deal with us, that we cannot make any reckoning, no not of that which is our own,
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if it must come through their hands, neither can be sure of our owne, if it be owing and due vnto vs by them.
if it must come through their hands, neither can be sure of our own, if it be owing and due unto us by them.
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And what bondage is this, that another should haue power and authority ouer our goods? Nature it selfe being the foundation of propriety in each mans goods,
And what bondage is this, that Another should have power and Authority over our goods? Nature it self being the Foundation of propriety in each men goods,
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and abhorring community, as the cut-throte of ciuill society and common-wealth.
and abhorring community, as the cutthroat of civil society and commonwealth.
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As if the labourer when he had done his work, must nor looke to receiue his wages;
As if the labourer when he had done his work, must nor look to receive his wages;
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or the man who hath lent wares for money, should be denied it: as though hee that listeth, should claime or detaine another bodies goods.
or the man who hath lent wares for money, should be denied it: as though he that lists, should claim or detain Another bodies goods.
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And to that point things are come in many places, that for the heathenish vnconscionablenesse that is grown vp in this world, a man cannot say that any thing hee hath is his owne, there are so many waies to defeate the owners of their due.
And to that point things Are come in many places, that for the Heathenish Unconstitutionableness that is grown up in this world, a man cannot say that any thing he hath is his own, there Are so many ways to defeat the owners of their due.
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And so are men pursued with other open wrongs, that they may well say, as Samson had cause to complaine;
And so Are men pursued with other open wrongs, that they may well say, as samson had cause to complain;
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you deale with vs as Philistims. The vse of this is, to account of honest and faithfull men much the better,
you deal with us as philistines. The use of this is, to account of honest and faithful men much the better,
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and in dealing with other bee wary and circumspect;
and in dealing with other be wary and circumspect;
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also be ready to offer all good measure to those with whom we haue to doe.
also be ready to offer all good measure to those with whom we have to do.
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But this point offereth it selfe often.
But this point Offereth it self often.
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And as for Samson, who was denied his wife when hee returned to her fathers house to take and enioy her, all may see what a punishment it is.
And as for samson, who was denied his wife when he returned to her Father's house to take and enjoy her, all may see what a punishment it is.
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But when men bring it vpon themselues by their owne sinne, as he did, they are the lesse pitied And this is true of the finall disappointment of the vngodly,
But when men bring it upon themselves by their own sin, as he did, they Are the less pitied And this is true of the final disappointment of the ungodly,
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as the example of the foolish Virgins sheweth, excluding themselues from that place, which yet they desired.
as the Exampl of the foolish Virgins shows, excluding themselves from that place, which yet they desired.
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Let euery man therefore auoide occasions of troubling himselfe as well this way as otherwise, by giuing liberty to his corrupt affections and lusts;
Let every man Therefore avoid occasions of troubling himself as well this Way as otherwise, by giving liberty to his corrupt affections and Lustiest;
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wherein Samson failing, by going from his wife in a fullen and discontented manner, rather then wisely saluing vp her offence,
wherein samson failing, by going from his wife in a fullen and discontented manner, rather then wisely salving up her offence,
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now brought it to passe that hee was denied her when hee would gladly haue enioyed her.
now brought it to pass that he was denied her when he would gladly have enjoyed her.
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Thus doth a mans sin crop off the blossome which should after in season yeeld fruit.
Thus does a men since crop off the blossom which should After in season yield fruit.
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And this and such like are the fruites of our sinnes, which neuer yet, no not the pleasantest, did vs any good.
And this and such like Are the fruits of our Sins, which never yet, no not the Pleasantest, did us any good.
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This hurt among many other commeth;
This hurt among many other comes;
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that therby we are depriued of our best liberties, when we would enioy them, and all because wee did, in our sinfull mood set light by them.
that thereby we Are deprived of our best Liberties, when we would enjoy them, and all Because we did, in our sinful mood Set Light by them.
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But of this enough in the last verse of the former chapter.
But of this enough in the last verse of the former chapter.
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Her father to excuse his cursed act, in giuing his daughter to another man, tels Samson, he thought he had hated her,
Her father to excuse his cursed act, in giving his daughter to Another man, tells samson, he Thought he had hated her,
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therfore (he saith) I gaue her to thy companion, and then hee offered him her sister, as being fairer then she.
Therefore (he Says) I gave her to thy Companion, and then he offered him her sister, as being Fairer then she.
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Wee may learne by this his first speech, that wicked and vnconscionable men, when they haue offered great wrong to their neighbour, make a light matter of it:
we may Learn by this his First speech, that wicked and unconscionable men, when they have offered great wrong to their neighbour, make a Light matter of it:
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they thought (they say) they might haue done as great a matter as that, without offence taken thereat,
they Thought (they say) they might have done as great a matter as that, without offence taken thereat,
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and that they had cause to doe so; and they thought it would not haue been so hardly taken;
and that they had cause to do so; and they Thought it would not have been so hardly taken;
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yea and many bid them goe seeke their remedy, where they can get it.
yea and many bid them go seek their remedy, where they can get it.
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So in the History of the Church, Iulian the reuolter being solicited to deale more indifferently with the Christians, vsed to answere:
So in the History of the Church, Iulian the revolter being solicited to deal more indifferently with the Christians, used to answer:
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Tush, they haue no wrong done to them, for their Master commands them being smitten on the one cheeke, to turne the other.
Tush, they have no wrong done to them, for their Master commands them being smitten on the one cheek, to turn the other.
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So did the cruell Pharaoh vpbraid the poore Israelites groning vnder their burthens; saying to them, Yee are idle, and want worke:
So did the cruel Pharaoh upbraid the poor Israelites groaning under their burdens; saying to them, Ye Are idle, and want work:
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Rehoboam also being willed to mitigate the heauie hand which his father held ouer his subiects, answereth; Rehoboam also being willed to mitigate the heavy hand which his father held over his Subjects, Answers;
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Tush, yee had too good measure shewed yee by my father; my little finger shall be heauier then his loines. Tush, ye had too good measure showed ye by my father; my little finger shall be Heavier then his loins.
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And as slightly bad men deale with the Lord in his seruice:
And as slightly bad men deal with the Lord in his service:
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they thinke their drawing neere to him with their bodies is sufficient seruice, though their hearts be farre off,
they think their drawing near to him with their bodies is sufficient service, though their hearts be Far off,
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when yet he himselfe professeth, that in vaine doe such worship him.
when yet he himself Professes, that in vain do such worship him.
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So Saul thought he might offer a burnt offering and a peace offering to the Lord, (though it was contrary to his commandement) and would needs imagine it to bee well pleasing to him so to doe, taking it harshly that Samuel presseth him so with his disobedience. So Saul Thought he might offer a burned offering and a peace offering to the Lord, (though it was contrary to his Commandment) and would needs imagine it to be well pleasing to him so to do, taking it harshly that Samuel Presseth him so with his disobedience.
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But hee should haue obeyed God, and not haue followed his owne fancie.
But he should have obeyed God, and not have followed his own fancy.
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But to returne to their dealings with men, whom when they haue sore hurt and wronged, they make a light matter of it,
But to return to their dealings with men, whom when they have soar hurt and wronged, they make a Light matter of it,
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and say, they meant no harme;
and say, they meant no harm;
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they are like the man in the Prouerbs, that fained himselfe mad, and cast firebrands and arrowes,
they Are like the man in the Proverbs, that feigned himself mad, and cast firebrands and arrows,
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and saith, he was in sport:
and Says, he was in sport:
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so they deale deceitfully and wickedly with their friend and neighbour, and say, they are in sport, that is, they meane no harme.
so they deal deceitfully and wickedly with their friend and neighbour, and say, they Are in sport, that is, they mean no harm.
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But if the least iniurie bee offered them (as was heere to this Philistim by Samson, going from his daughter but a while) they will make of a little matter a great, rather then be satisfied with such an answere, that the party thought it would not be so hardly taken.
But if the least injury be offered them (as was Here to this Philistim by samson, going from his daughter but a while) they will make of a little matter a great, rather then be satisfied with such an answer, that the party Thought it would not be so hardly taken.
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To conclude, as Salomon saith to the young men; Reioce in thy youth, &c: but bee sure God will bring thee to iudgement:
To conclude, as Solomon Says to the young men; Reioce in thy youth, etc.: but be sure God will bring thee to judgement:
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so I may say to these men while health and iollity lasteth, and none to controll you, tread your vnderlings vnder your feet,
so I may say to these men while health and jollity lasteth, and none to control you, tread your underlings under your feet,
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and winde God himselfe about your fingers:
and wind God himself about your fingers:
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make a slight matter of sinne, and say, it was but a tricke of youth, it was but a small matte, I did it but once;
make a slight matter of sin, and say, it was but a trick of youth, it was but a small Mathew, I did it but once;
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as many at this day make a But of Adams sin, he did but eate an apple (a matter of nothing) and loe both he and all his posterity must die for it.
as many At this day make a But of Adams since, he did but eat an apple (a matter of nothing) and lo both he and all his posterity must die for it.
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or if they pay their debts, and satisfie for their wrongs which they haue done, it shall bee done most vnwillingly,
or if they pay their debts, and satisfy for their wrongs which they have done, it shall be done most unwillingly,
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or with other mens losses and harmes.
or with other men's losses and harms.
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By this act of his father in law, Samson tooke occasion to vex the Philistims, the Lords enemies:
By this act of his father in law, samson took occasion to vex the philistines, the lords enemies:
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And doe ye as Esau did, Tush, what great matter is it to sell my birthright, let it goe? Sooth vp your selues (I say) with the conceit of him that thinkes God is (as the Papists paint him) but a good old man and sits idle, hee will neither doe good nor euill, wee may vse and deale with him as wee list.
And do you as Esau did, Tush, what great matter is it to fell my birthright, let it go? Sooth up your selves (I say) with the conceit of him that thinks God is (as the Papists paint him) but a good old man and sits idle, he will neither do good nor evil, we may use and deal with him as we list.
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But when God shall take the wild Asse in her moneths (who being light, cared for none of her pursuers) I meane,
But when God shall take the wild Ass in her months (who being Light, cared for none of her pursuers) I mean,
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when he shall visit these men, and set before their face their vnconscionablenes and hard measure, which they haue offered and made nothing of, (as if other men were made to bee their tenis-balles,
when he shall visit these men, and Set before their face their vnconscionablenes and hard measure, which they have offered and made nothing of, (as if other men were made to be their tenis-balles,
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and the obiects of their wrong and scorne) then their sin shall not seeme a small But,
and the objects of their wrong and scorn) then their since shall not seem a small But,
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but a great hill and mountaine vnto them, and they shall cry out, saying, We neuer felt the weight of our sinne till now;
but a great hill and mountain unto them, and they shall cry out, saying, We never felt the weight of our sin till now;
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it was light in committing, but the punishment is greater then wee can beare.
it was Light in committing, but the punishment is greater then we can bear.
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And as the holy Ghost threatens adulterers, God shall iudge them; so let these know, that seeing they are too stout and stately for common men to meddle with, God will take them in hand,
And as the holy Ghost threatens Adulterers, God shall judge them; so let these know, that seeing they Are too stout and stately for Common men to meddle with, God will take them in hand,
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and (as Iames saith) bee an aduocate for the innocent against their oppressors.
and (as James Says) bee an advocate for the innocent against their Oppressors's.
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This bee added to the former point, to this end, that as there I counsell others to haue little to doe with such Cormorants:
This be added to the former point, to this end, that as there I counsel Others to have little to do with such Cormorants:
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so by this marke and cognizance, and the like (as the next point noteth) we may know and auoide them the better.
so by this mark and cognizance, and the like (as the next point notes) we may know and avoid them the better.
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Thus much bee said of the first speech of Samsons father in law: the next followeth.
Thus much be said of the First speech of Samsons father in law: the next follows.
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And that was, that he offered him his wiues sister to be his wife.
And that was, that he offered him his wives sister to be his wife.
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For hee respected not how neere she was in blood, but feared him, because hee saw that hee was a man of a great stomacke,
For he respected not how near she was in blood, but feared him, Because he saw that he was a man of a great stomach,
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and did fret sore against the Philistims, therfore he offered him her to appease his wrath,
and did fret soar against the philistines, Therefore he offered him her to appease his wrath,
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and yet many of the Heathens did know that such marriages were vnlawfull, and made lawes against them.
and yet many of the heathens did know that such marriages were unlawful, and made laws against them.
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Thus he thought to put him off.
Thus he Thought to put him off.
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Euen so wicked men, when their bad dealings are found out, and they in some danger and feare by meanes therof, marke what recompence they offer:
Eve so wicked men, when their bad dealings Are found out, and they in Some danger and Fear by means thereof, mark what recompense they offer:
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and that is worse then if they offered none at all, (as hee did heere) and such as they cannot take,
and that is Worse then if they offered none At all, (as he did Here) and such as they cannot take,
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nor be the better for, being (for the most part) against conscience: for either they promise them faire and goe from it:
nor be the better for, being (for the most part) against conscience: for either they promise them fair and go from it:
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for hee saw that his father in law did but mocke him, and so he took not the condition that was offered him,
for he saw that his father in law did but mock him, and so he took not the condition that was offered him,
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but said, I haue receiued wrong of you Philistims, and my dealings shall be seene to be better then yours, if it come into question.
but said, I have received wrong of you philistines, and my dealings shall be seen to be better then yours, if it come into question.
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Ye haue giuen me iust cause to seek reuenge. But yet we must know, that this hee did as one appointed by God thereto,
You have given me just cause to seek revenge. But yet we must know, that this he did as one appointed by God thereto,
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and not as a man to ease his stomacke vpon them for his own pleasure.
and not as a man to ease his stomach upon them for his own pleasure.
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So we may in no wise reuenge our enemies in the heate of our hearts, (howsoeuer wee hardly heare that saying) but leaue vengeance to God,
So we may in no wise revenge our enemies in the heat of our hearts, (howsoever we hardly hear that saying) but leave vengeance to God,
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and bridle our vnruly affections, that they may not carrie vs to euill against men; but ouercome their euill with doing them good.
and bridle our unruly affections, that they may not carry us to evil against men; but overcome their evil with doing them good.
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Although I denie not, but where we are commanded of God to pursue euill, we must goe about it readily, as Samson heere did.
Although I deny not, but where we Are commanded of God to pursue evil, we must go about it readily, as samson Here did.
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But heere I end these verses.
But Here I end these Verses.
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Vers. 4. And Samson went and caught three hundred foxes, and tooke firebrands, and turned taile to taile,
Vers. 4. And samson went and caught three hundred foxes, and took firebrands, and turned tail to tail,
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and put a firebrand in the middest betweene two tailes. and put a firebrand in the midst between two tails.
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5 And when hee had set the brands on fire, hee let them goe into the standing corne of the Philistims,
5 And when he had Set the brands on fire, he let them go into the standing corn of the philistines,
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and burnt vp both the shockes, and also the standing corne, with the vineyards and oliues. and burned up both the shocks, and also the standing corn, with the vineyards and Olive.
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6 Then the Philistims said, Who hath done this? and they answered, Samson the sonne in law of the Timnite,
6 Then the philistines said, Who hath done this? and they answered, samson the son in law of the Timnite,
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because he had taken his wife and giuen her to his companion. And the Philistims came vp, and burnt her and her father with fire. Because he had taken his wife and given her to his Companion. And the philistines Come up, and burned her and her father with fire.
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7 And Samson said vnto them, Though ye haue done this, yet will I be auenged of you,
7 And samson said unto them, Though you have done this, yet will I be avenged of you,
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and after that I will cease. and After that I will cease.
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8 And he smote them hip and thigh, with a great slaughter, and hee went downe,
8 And he smote them hip and thigh, with a great slaughter, and he went down,
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and dwelt in the top of the rocke Etam. and dwelled in the top of the rock Etam.
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SAmson hauing gotten occasion to set vpon the Philistims, the holy story in these fiue verses sheweth how hee vsed it, that is to say, these two waies: samson having got occasion to Set upon the philistines, the holy story in these fiue Verses shows how he used it, that is to say, these two ways:
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first in spoiling their commodities, their vines and oliue trees, and burning vp their corne; and then in taking away the liues of many of them also.
First in spoiling their commodities, their vines and olive trees, and burning up their corn; and then in taking away the lives of many of them also.
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The first of these two vexings of them is set downe in these two first verses,
The First of these two vexings of them is Set down in these two First Verses,
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and he did it in this manner.
and he did it in this manner.
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and hee had been better to haue yeelded to the first.
and he had been better to have yielded to the First.
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He got three hundred foxes (which abounded in those places) and the tailes of them hee bound together,
He god three hundred foxes (which abounded in those places) and the tails of them he bound together,
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and put firebrands in the middest of them, and sent them into the corne of the Philistims, which then was ripe,
and put firebrands in the midst of them, and sent them into the corn of the philistines, which then was ripe,
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and burned vp heapes or rickes of corne gathered in, and that which was standing also.
and burned up heaps or ricks of corn gathered in, and that which was standing also.
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It is but a folly for vs to aske why hee plagued the Philistims that way among all other.
It is but a folly for us to ask why he plagued the philistines that Way among all other.
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It is sufficient that the holy Ghost hath set it downe that he punished them very sore euen that way, as we may conceiue.
It is sufficient that the holy Ghost hath Set it down that he punished them very soar even that Way, as we may conceive.
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For a fire being kndled in many places, and spreading further and further in euery place where it was kindled, much hurt might soone bee done thereby;
For a fire being kndled in many places, and spreading further and further in every place where it was kindled, much hurt might soon be done thereby;
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as appeared by Absaloms dealing with Ioab in setting his corne field on fire.
as appeared by Absaloms dealing with Ioab in setting his corn field on fire.
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But much more these wild creatures (being terrified with the fire) running too and fro,
But much more these wild creatures (being terrified with the fire) running too and from,
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and carrying it through the fields might doe greater mischiefe. A thing (doubtlesse) vnlikely to haue come to passe so;
and carrying it through the fields might do greater mischief. A thing (doubtless) unlikely to have come to pass so;
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but the more vnlikely it was, the more it admonisheth vs, not onely that our commodities and riches are subiect to losse sundry waies which we may conceiue,
but the more unlikely it was, the more it Admonisheth us, not only that our commodities and riches Are Subject to loss sundry ways which we may conceive,
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but euen that way also that we cannot thinke.
but even that Way also that we cannot think.
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For who would haue thought (though by windes, wet, and drought they might haue lost their fruites) yet that they should haue been spoiled this way? But the reason is,
For who would have Thought (though by winds, wet, and drought they might have lost their fruits) yet that they should have been spoiled this Way? But the reason is,
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for that there are so many casualties and changes in this transitorie life, and we are liuely put in mind of it hereby.
for that there Are so many casualties and changes in this transitory life, and we Are lively put in mind of it hereby.
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Possesse we therefore these earthly benefits, as if wee did not, and so we shall be lesse addicted to them.
Possess we Therefore these earthly benefits, as if we did not, and so we shall be less addicted to them.
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For no man can shew to how many vnlikely dangers mens goods lie open, beside those which are common and ordinary.
For no man can show to how many unlikely dangers men's goods lie open, beside those which Are Common and ordinary.
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We haue heard of late, that many mens commodities being brought in (and so in likelihood past danger) haue been in great part destroyed by vermine, as mice and rats.
We have herd of late, that many men's commodities being brought in (and so in likelihood passed danger) have been in great part destroyed by vermin, as mice and rats.
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Therefore they are called vncertaine riches, seeing no man hath any hold of them, but one mans they are to day, and another mans to morrow.
Therefore they Are called uncertain riches, seeing no man hath any hold of them, but one men they Are to day, and Another men to morrow.
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Besides, we ought not to set our hearts on them, which we cannot keepe, neither thereby giue occasion to our selues to be disquieted when God by any meanes shall depriue vs of them.
Beside, we ought not to Set our hearts on them, which we cannot keep, neither thereby give occasion to our selves to be disquieted when God by any means shall deprive us of them.
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But minde we better things, and those not seene with mortall eye, which shall also be witnesses that wee haue treasure laid vp for vs in heauen.
But mind we better things, and those not seen with Mortal eye, which shall also be Witnesses that we have treasure laid up for us in heaven.
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And when wee walke in the discharge of our callings, whereby, through Gods blessing we encrease our substance,
And when we walk in the discharge of our callings, whereby, through God's blessing we increase our substance,
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yet euen then regard we more the commandement enioyning vs labour, then the profit:
yet even then regard we more the Commandment enjoining us labour, then the profit:
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and comfort we our selues in our good conscience in comming by and vsing them, with Gods promise of good successe, rather then by reckoning our commodities before we enioy them.
and Comfort we our selves in our good conscience in coming by and using them, with God's promise of good success, rather then by reckoning our commodities before we enjoy them.
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But of this point I haue said more elsewhere.
But of this point I have said more elsewhere.
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The next thing in these two verses is this, which we are to make our profit by;
The next thing in these two Verses is this, which we Are to make our profit by;
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that when the Lord giueth vs opportunity, and offereth vs occasion to do him seruice, we should be wise to see it,
that when the Lord gives us opportunity, and Offereth us occasion to do him service, we should be wise to see it,
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& ready to vse it, that we may so testifie our obedience both to God and men. For so did Samson here.
& ready to use it, that we may so testify our Obedience both to God and men. For so did samson Here.
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The Lord would haue him set vpon the Philistims, but so, that he should first be prouoked by them;
The Lord would have him Set upon the philistines, but so, that he should First be provoked by them;
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lest if he had done it without iust occasion offered him, they might not haue pursued him alone, but all the land;
lest if he had done it without just occasion offered him, they might not have pursued him alone, but all the land;
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as they made much adoe for the hurt he heere did them, till they knew that some of their brethren, the Philistims, had prouoked him,
as they made much ado for the hurt he Here did them, till they knew that Some of their brothers, the philistines, had provoked him,
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and that thereupon hee sought to be reuenged on them; as in vers. 6. Looke more in Gedeons story.
and that thereupon he sought to be revenged on them; as in vers. 6. Looke more in Gedeons story.
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Before Samson proceed any further against the Philistims, to pursue them in their liues, it is shewed in this verse, that there was hot enquirie among them who it was that had so spoiled their commodities.
Before samson proceed any further against the philistines, to pursue them in their lives, it is showed in this verse, that there was hight enquiry among them who it was that had so spoiled their commodities.
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And they learned that it was Samson that had done it:
And they learned that it was samson that had done it:
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and further the reason was rendred why he did so, and that was, because the Timnite had taken his wife from him, and giuen her to another.
and further the reason was rendered why he did so, and that was, Because the Timnite had taken his wife from him, and given her to Another.
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Which when they vnderstood, they went by and by and burnt her and her father with fire:
Which when they understood, they went by and by and burned her and her father with fire:
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for they considered that they had done him great wrong, and thought that he auenged himselfe on other of them for that which they had done to him.
for they considered that they had done him great wrong, and Thought that he avenged himself on other of them for that which they had done to him.
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In this verse, by the earnest inquirie after him that had done them so great displeasure, we may see, that by the light of nature they did this, (euen as it is lawfull for vs to doe in our owne cases by the help of the Magistrate) to seeke to finde out such as haue done much euill in the Common-wealth, and that were troublesome.
In this verse, by the earnest inquiry After him that had done them so great displeasure, we may see, that by the Light of nature they did this, (even as it is lawful for us to do in our own cases by the help of the Magistrate) to seek to find out such as have done much evil in the Commonwealth, and that were troublesome.
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For though these were Heathens, and therefore might bee thought to haue none to match them in grosse wickednes, among such as are baptized:
For though these were heathens, and Therefore might be Thought to have none to match them in gross wickedness, among such as Are baptised:
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But yet herein we must differ from them, that as these heere did eagerly pursue the doer of wrong to themselues, (more then the disorder) so much more wee that are further inlightened by the word of God, ought to hearken after such offenders,
But yet herein we must differ from them, that as these Here did eagerly pursue the doer of wrong to themselves, (more then the disorder) so much more we that Are further enlightened by the word of God, ought to harken After such offenders,
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and to procure their iust punishment as we may; rather for their sinne, then to auenge our selues thereby.
and to procure their just punishment as we may; rather for their sin, then to avenge our selves thereby.
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As Salomon dealt with Ioab, who had ioyned himselfe with Adonijah against the Lords annointed:
As Solomon dealt with Ioab, who had joined himself with Adonijah against the lords anointed:
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for hee commanded him to bee slaine, that the blood which he had shed causelesse, might be vpon his owne head.
for he commanded him to be slain, that the blood which he had shed causeless, might be upon his own head.
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And great is the sin of them, that rather then they would incurre the least danger and displeasure at the hands of bad persons, worthie to be cut off, or sore punished;
And great is the since of them, that rather then they would incur the least danger and displeasure At the hands of bad Persons, worthy to be Cut off, or soar punished;
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doe suffer them to goe on in their wickednesse, rather then to withstand and bring them foorth before authoritie to receiue their due;
do suffer them to go on in their wickedness, rather then to withstand and bring them forth before Authority to receive their endue;
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yea rather, if they can, they will bee readie to excuse their fault and defend them:
yea rather, if they can, they will be ready to excuse their fault and defend them:
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but if a trespasse be committed against themselues, there is no measure in pursuing their enemies.
but if a trespass be committed against themselves, there is no measure in pursuing their enemies.
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But a fitter occasion to handle this, will be offered in the 21. Chapter.
But a fitter occasion to handle this, will be offered in the 21. Chapter.
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When the Philistims vnderstood that Samson had thus spoyled them, because the Timnite had giuen his wife to his companion, they went (it is said here) and burnt both him and his daughter,
When the philistines understood that samson had thus spoiled them, Because the Timnite had given his wife to his Companion, they went (it is said Here) and burned both him and his daughter,
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and the house ouer their heads. But why did they so? For the Timnite was not he that hurt them.
and the house over their Heads. But why did they so? For the Timnite was not he that hurt them.
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No, but seeing they could not come by Samson, to take reuenge on him, therefore they punished them who were the occasions of Samsons spoyling them,
No, but seeing they could not come by samson, to take revenge on him, Therefore they punished them who were the occasions of Samsons spoiling them,
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though they were in no wise consenting to it, nor knowing what hee did.
though they were in no wise consenting to it, nor knowing what he did.
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A most vnreasonable act, to fall vpon them who were no way guiltie of the hurt done to them.
A most unreasonable act, to fallen upon them who were no Way guilty of the hurt done to them.
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The Lord (indeed) did most iustly hereby reuenge that villany, which they had all of them offered to Samson, but this they looked not at:
The Lord (indeed) did most justly hereby revenge that villainy, which they had all of them offered to samson, but this they looked not At:
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God onely ouer-ruled their appetites, that in one and the same act (most iniurious in it selfe) yet the Lord executed his most righteous iustice against these malefactors, arming one wicked person against another,
God only overruled their appetites, that in one and the same act (most injurious in it self) yet the Lord executed his most righteous Justice against these malefactors, arming one wicked person against Another,
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and preparing a way thereby to reuenge these Philistims themselues, as shal appeare afterward. But here we may see the madnes and outrage that is in men.
and preparing a Way thereby to revenge these philistines themselves, as shall appear afterwards. But Here we may see the madness and outrage that is in men.
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It is as if a man hauing shunned a Beare, should meete with a Lion:
It is as if a man having shunned a Bear, should meet with a lion:
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yet behold, they who are destitute of grace among vs, (further then the feare of man restraineth some) are let loose to as great sinnes.
yet behold, they who Are destitute of grace among us, (further then the Fear of man restraineth Some) Are let lose to as great Sins.
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For proofe whereof, behold the dealing of those furious Iewes, Acts 18. who when they could not come by Paul, fell vpon Sosthenes his companion, and beate him:
For proof whereof, behold the dealing of those furious Iewes, Acts 18. who when they could not come by Paul, fell upon Sosthenes his Companion, and beat him:
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and at this day the Papists when they cannot come by the heretike himselfe (as they terme him) vse to draw his picture,
and At this day the Papists when they cannot come by the heretic himself (as they term him) use to draw his picture,
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as exactly as they can, and with great despite burne it in the fire, shewing what they would doe to the person.
as exactly as they can, and with great despite burn it in the fire, showing what they would do to the person.
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Not vnlike to the practise of seditious souldiers, in chopping them as small as herbs to pot, who oppose them in their mutinie.
Not unlike to the practice of seditious Soldiers, in chopping them as small as herbs to pot, who oppose them in their mutiny.
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And we see it commeth to passe sometimes, that when vile men are giuen ouer to furie, passion and moode, he shall beare the blowes that commeth next in their way,
And we see it comes to pass sometime, that when vile men Are given over to fury, passion and mood, he shall bear the blows that comes next in their Way,
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though hee was in no fault, and whatsoeuer is next them, be it knife, dagger, cudgel,
though he was in no fault, and whatsoever is next them, be it knife, dagger, cudgel,
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or whatsoeuer else, whether it beate out the eye or tooth, or breake arme or legge, all is one with them, when they be moodie:
or whatsoever Else, whither it beat out the eye or tooth, or break arm or leg, all is one with them, when they be moody:
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euen as she-Beares that are robbed of their whelpes.
even as she-Beares that Are robbed of their whelps.
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Nay, so little are they led by sound reason, that when, through their owne rashnes, they haue hurt themselues at a doore,
Nay, so little Are they led by found reason, that when, through their own rashness, they have hurt themselves At a door,
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or fall, by stumbling at a stone, they curse the one, and beate the other.
or fallen, by stumbling At a stone, they curse the one, and beat the other.
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But if they sustaine damage or losse by any neighbour, they are not satisfied, till with the Philistims they haue their blood, at least till they seeke it,
But if they sustain damage or loss by any neighbour, they Are not satisfied, till with the philistines they have their blood, At least till they seek it,
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though the hurt done to them was against their will, who are thus doggishly pursued of them.
though the hurt done to them was against their will, who Are thus doggishly pursued of them.
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Touching such rage and madnes I haue said somewhat heretofore, to discredit it, and disswade men from it:
Touching such rage and madness I have said somewhat heretofore, to discredit it, and dissuade men from it:
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both by shewing the hideous face therof, and the cursed fruites issuing therefrom.
both by showing the hideous face thereof, and the cursed fruits issuing therefrom.
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As who beholding Lamech in his furie and outrage, and hearing the terrour of his words, would not abhorre him and his qualities? And yet there remaine among vs men of no better disposition, (though they will not speake so plainly as Lamech did) who could in their rancour eate the very heart of their enemie with garlicke, as the saying is:
As who beholding Lamech in his fury and outrage, and hearing the terror of his words, would not abhor him and his qualities? And yet there remain among us men of no better disposition, (though they will not speak so plainly as Lamech did) who could in their rancour eat the very heart of their enemy with garlic, as the saying is:
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and yet nourish this serpent in their bosomes still, and fight not against it with the sword of the Spirit,
and yet nourish this serpent in their bosoms still, and fight not against it with the sword of the Spirit,
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nor confesse themselues to bee beasts for their yeelding so farre, whereby their whole Christianitie is called into question.
nor confess themselves to be beasts for their yielding so Far, whereby their Whole Christianity is called into question.
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But another thing in this verse is not to be omitted, that whereas Samsons wife being threatned by her neighbours before, that they would burne her,
But Another thing in this verse is not to be omitted, that whereas Samsons wife being threatened by her neighbours before, that they would burn her,
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except she told them the meaning of the riddle;
except she told them the meaning of the riddle;
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she (as wee haue heard) to auoid the danger, did tell it them, to the griefe and great hurt of her husband;
she (as we have herd) to avoid the danger, did tell it them, to the grief and great hurt of her husband;
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and yet now behold, she could not auoide it, but by the Philistims was burned for all that.
and yet now behold, she could not avoid it, but by the philistines was burned for all that.
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For by and for her telling the riddle to her people, she was saued from burning,
For by and for her telling the riddle to her people, she was saved from burning,
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but Samson went from her, and for that her father gaue her to another to wife:
but samson went from her, and for that her father gave her to Another to wife:
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for that, Samson spoyled the Philistims corne and commodities; and for that cause they burned her and her father;
for that, samson spoiled the philistines corn and commodities; and for that cause they burned her and her father;
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and so the riddle, the declaring whereof saued her life, the same was the occasion of losing it.
and so the riddle, the declaring whereof saved her life, the same was the occasion of losing it.
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Euen so, that which shee sought before by vnlawfull meanes and shifts to shunne, I meane burning;
Eve so, that which she sought before by unlawful means and shifts to shun, I mean burning;
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by the same vnlawfull shifts she procured it. And so it was with Iosephs brethren, when they sought to be rid of him,
by the same unlawful shifts she procured it. And so it was with Joseph's brothers, when they sought to be rid of him,
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because of his dreames of such honor that he should haue aboue them, which he told them of,
Because of his dreams of such honour that he should have above them, which he told them of,
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and they in no wise could abide it, and therefore they sold him into a farre countrey:
and they in no wise could abide it, and Therefore they sold him into a Far country:
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euen thereby they brought him to that honour, cleane contrary to their mindes and liking, as is cleere in the storie.
even thereby they brought him to that honour, clean contrary to their minds and liking, as is clear in the story.
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And what is more manifestly and manifoldly proued by experience among vs then this, that whereas many seeing great troubles comming toward them, doe seeke by euill practises,
And what is more manifestly and manifoldly proved by experience among us then this, that whereas many seeing great Troubles coming towards them, do seek by evil practises,
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as lying, swearing, forswearing and such like, to winde out of them;
as lying, swearing, forswearing and such like, to wind out of them;
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what may bee commonlier seene (I say) then this, that thereby they bring farre greater and sorer,
what may be commonlier seen (I say) then this, that thereby they bring Far greater and Sorer,
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if not the same troubles vpon themselues? For while they seeke to auoid worldly sorrow for a while, which had come by their trouble,
if not the same Troubles upon themselves? For while they seek to avoid worldly sorrow for a while, which had come by their trouble,
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but much lesse, they are plunged into a farre greater, euen to torment their consciences with deadly stings of sorrow by their sinne, which of a long time will not bee plucked out.
but much less, they Are plunged into a Far greater, even to torment their Consciences with deadly stings of sorrow by their sin, which of a long time will not be plucked out.
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So the Iewes sought libertie by putting Christ to death;
So the Iewes sought liberty by putting christ to death;
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yet when thereby he rose rose againe from death, it cut their hearts deeplier, and imbondaged them much more, (I speake of such as were not seared with an hot yron) and so much the rather for that they haue thereby brought his blood vpon them,
yet when thereby he rose rose again from death, it Cut their hearts deeplier, and imbondaged them much more, (I speak of such as were not seared with an hight iron) and so much the rather for that they have thereby brought his blood upon them,
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and their children vnto this day.
and their children unto this day.
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I stand the rather vpon this, because it is thought a foolish part for a man to beare a discommodity patiently, rather then to shift it off by vnlawfull meanes,
I stand the rather upon this, Because it is Thought a foolish part for a man to bear a discommodity patiently, rather then to shift it off by unlawful means,
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and is counted a point of wisdome to fall rather into the hands of bad men,
and is counted a point of Wisdom to fallen rather into the hands of bad men,
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though by yeeding to sinne, then to commit his case to God, with confidence in him:
though by yeeding to sin, then to commit his case to God, with confidence in him:
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for what account is made of that, though it bee against a mans conscience? As many Politikes censure Daniel for his vpright persisting in the seruice of God,
for what account is made of that, though it be against a men conscience? As many Politics censure daniel for his upright persisting in the service of God,
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after the decree was made against him by the Princes. What? (say men) had he no shift nor euasion to deliuer himselfe,
After the Decree was made against him by the Princes. What? (say men) had he no shift nor evasion to deliver himself,
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and elude his aduersaries, but he must wilfully fall into the snare? Oh foole! learne by this example the truth of that denunciation;
and elude his Adversaries, but he must wilfully fallen into the snare? O fool! Learn by this Exampl the truth of that denunciation;
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He that will saue his life, (that is, giue skinne for skinne, conscience and all to saue it) he shall lose it: that is, either be disappointed for his shifts, God not giuing him fauour in the eyes of his enemies, who count him but an hypocrite for all his shifting) or if he seeme to gaine somewhat thereby in one kinde, He that will save his life, (that is, give skin for skin, conscience and all to save it) he shall loose it: that is, either be disappointed for his shifts, God not giving him favour in the eyes of his enemies, who count him but an hypocrite for all his shifting) or if he seem to gain somewhat thereby in one kind,
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yet he shall neuer enioy his penniworth with comfort, but rather with a checking and vpbraiding conscience,
yet he shall never enjoy his pennyworth with Comfort, but rather with a checking and upbraiding conscience,
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if he doe not at length with wearines renounce it, and cast it away, as Iudas did his wages of iniquitie.
if he do not At length with weariness renounce it, and cast it away, as Iudas did his wages of iniquity.
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But hee that loseth his life, that is, trusteth God with his most precious liberties, rather then he will runne vpon the pikes to haue his will, he shall finde it, as Hester did, by sauing ir;
But he that loses his life, that is, Trusteth God with his most precious Liberties, rather then he will run upon the pikes to have his will, he shall find it, as Esther did, by Saving ir;
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or as the good Martyrs did, by changing it for eternall life, after the short enduring of trouble, which their good and quiet spirit,
or as the good Martyrs did, by changing it for Eternal life, After the short enduring of trouble, which their good and quiet Spirit,
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and the hope of reward shall make tolerable.
and the hope of reward shall make tolerable.
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Oh that men would once learne to measure gaine, not by the presentnes, but by the cleerenes, and worthinesse of it!
O that men would once Learn to measure gain, not by the presentnes, but by the clearness, and worthiness of it!
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they should by this meanes auoid many a sinne, with the shifts that attend vpon it, besides preuenting of many after-reckonings of sorrow and punishment, which an euill conscience makes vnsufferable:
they should by this means avoid many a sin, with the shifts that attend upon it, beside preventing of many after-reckonings of sorrow and punishment, which an evil conscience makes unsufferable:
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especially if the same mischiefe light vpon them, which with so deare a price they sought to auoid.
especially if the same mischief Light upon them, which with so deer a price they sought to avoid.
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Very Heathens could say, that vengeance would not suffer the guiltie to escape, though they might shift for the present.
Very heathens could say, that vengeance would not suffer the guilty to escape, though they might shift for the present.
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But the word of God teacheth vs the cause:
But the word of God Teaches us the cause:
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because the God of vengeance is the Lord of hoasts, and hath a hundred souldiers armed to meete with his enemie, though he haue escaped one.
Because the God of vengeance is the Lord of hosts, and hath a hundred Soldiers armed to meet with his enemy, though he have escaped one.
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The story of al Churches verifie this truth in the examples of abiuring hypocrites, who met with worse measure when God took them in hand,
The story of all Churches verify this truth in the Examples of abjuring Hypocrites, who met with Worse measure when God took them in hand,
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then they shunned at the hand of men. For the wisedome of man is foolishnes with God.
then they shunned At the hand of men. For the Wisdom of man is foolishness with God.
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Now in these two verses the other way is set downe whereby Samson hurt the Philistims,
Now in these two Verses the other Way is Set down whereby samson hurt the philistines,
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and that was in their bodies, which hee so lamed and pained with kicking them with his feete, that he did beate life out of them.
and that was in their bodies, which he so lamed and pained with kicking them with his feet, that he did beat life out of them.
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And so wee are to vnderstand those words in the 8. verse [ hippe and thigh ] that is, with a necessary supply added for making the sense runne the roundlier, thus;
And so we Are to understand those words in the 8. verse [ hip and thigh ] that is, with a necessary supply added for making the sense run the roundlier, thus;
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his foote put foorth to their thigh with a strong blow, and had no other weapon to fight against them, but his foote;
his foot put forth to their thigh with a strong blow, and had no other weapon to fight against them, but his foot;
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spurning them as sluggish persons, not able to resist him.
spurning them as sluggish Persons, not able to resist him.
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This as the best exposition (in my opinion, leauing others to their own iudgement) of these words [ he smote them hippe and thigh with a mightie plague ] I set downe, not troubling the reader with other opinions about it.
This as the best exposition (in my opinion, leaving Others to their own judgement) of these words [ he smote them hip and thigh with a mighty plague ] I Set down, not troubling the reader with other opinions about it.
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Now by this extraordinarie strength that hee had, thus to spurne and tread them downe euen to death;
Now by this extraordinary strength that he had, thus to spurn and tread them down even to death;
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and the slauish dastardlines of the Philistims, on the other side as much to bee admired, that they seemed not to striue or fight for themselues a whit:
and the slavish dastardliness of the philistines, on the other side as much to be admired, that they seemed not to strive or fight for themselves a whit:
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wee may see how mightily God assisteth his seruants, whom he setteth about his worke,
we may see how mightily God assisteth his Servants, whom he sets about his work,
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when he will haue all to see that it is he that bringeth it to passe, and not they.
when he will have all to see that it is he that brings it to pass, and not they.
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As in Gedeons vanquishing the Midianites that couered as grashoppers the face of the earth for multitude;
As in Gedeons vanquishing the midianites that covered as grasshoppers the face of the earth for multitude;
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for he did it with a very few, euen three hundred men.
for he did it with a very few, even three hundred men.
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And so he dealt with Iehosaphat. For when the children of Ammon, and Moab, and mount Seir, came to cast him and the people of Iudah out of Gods inheritance, with a fearefull and an exceeding armie, the Lord sent a messenger to them, saying:
And so he dealt with Jehoshaphat. For when the children of Ammon, and Moab, and mount Seir, Come to cast him and the people of Iudah out of God's inheritance, with a fearful and an exceeding army, the Lord sent a Messenger to them, saying:
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Feare not for all this great multitude, for the battell is not yours but Gods. Stand still, moue not, fear not for all this great multitude, for the battle is not yours but God's Stand still, move not,
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and behold the saluation of God towards you, To morrow goe out against them, and the Lord will be with you. and behold the salvation of God towards you, To morrow go out against them, and the Lord will be with you.
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And (to make vse of this doctrine) I say, that if wee haue eyes wee may see, that God assisteth and helpeth his, in their trouble, feare and neede, beyond all that mans reason can reach vnto,
And (to make use of this Doctrine) I say, that if we have eyes we may see, that God assisteth and Helpeth his, in their trouble, Fear and need, beyond all that men reason can reach unto,
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when they depend on, and trust in him:
when they depend on, and trust in him:
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yea hee brings them into danger oftentimes and straits, and all to this end that his power in deliuering them, may be seene in their weakenes,
yea he brings them into danger oftentimes and straits, and all to this end that his power in delivering them, may be seen in their weakness,
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and fighteth for them as sensibly as he did for Iehosaphat, or for Dauid against Goliah. Of the which truth Ionah is a liuely proofe, who was receiued into the fish, (when he was cast into the sea) preserued in the belly of it,
and fights for them as sensibly as he did for Jehoshaphat, or for David against Goliath. Of the which truth Jonah is a lively proof, who was received into the Fish, (when he was cast into the sea) preserved in the belly of it,
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and cast vp to land by the extraordinarie prouidence of God, rather then hee should be lost and forsaken.
and cast up to land by the extraordinary providence of God, rather then he should be lost and forsaken.
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Samson hauing thus slaine them, hee went and abode in a place called Etham, an high rocke, which belonged to the tribe of Simeon, in the borders of Iudah. samson having thus slain them, he went and Abided in a place called Etham, an high rock, which belonged to the tribe of Simeon, in the borders of Iudah.
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And therefore it is said in the next verse, that the Philistims came and pitched in Iudah to seeke for him.
And Therefore it is said in the next verse, that the philistines Come and pitched in Iudah to seek for him.
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But before hee thus slew them, as is said in the 8. verse, that is to be marked which he said,
But before he thus slew them, as is said in the 8. verse, that is to be marked which he said,
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and is set downe in the seuenth verse;
and is Set down in the Seventh verse;
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that when he saw that they had burned the Timnite and his daughter, seeing they were onely an occasion of their losse, he said thus to those Philistims;
that when he saw that they had burned the Timnite and his daughter, seeing they were only an occasion of their loss, he said thus to those philistines;
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If yee haue done thus to them your neighbours, and of your owne countrey, who did not hurt you, what would you doe to me,
If ye have done thus to them your neighbours, and of your own country, who did not hurt you, what would you do to me,
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if I should fall into your hands? I will therefore be auenged of you, before I cease.
if I should fallen into your hands? I will Therefore be avenged of you, before I cease.
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Thus much for the cleering of these two verses.
Thus much for the clearing of these two Verses.
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Out of this verse wee may note, that if men be cruell and outragious against them that were onely the occasions of their hurt,
Out of this verse we may note, that if men be cruel and outrageous against them that were only the occasions of their hurt,
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though they neuer sought nor intended it;
though they never sought nor intended it;
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how much more will they shew their fury and madnes against them, who haue done the hurt and wrong vnto them? This may fitly be gathered from the reasoning of Samson. And so wee may well conclude and say;
how much more will they show their fury and madness against them, who have done the hurt and wrong unto them? This may fitly be gathered from the reasoning of samson. And so we may well conclude and say;
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that if wee will bee exasperated against such as doe but come in our way, or were onely present where wee sustained some reproch or iniurie;
that if we will be exasperated against such as do but come in our Way, or were only present where we sustained Some reproach or injury;
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how much more, if we light vpon him that hath done the wrong to vs, will wee shew our selues vnreasonable? For hee that cannot beare a little, much lesse will beare a great deale.
how much more, if we Light upon him that hath done the wrong to us, will we show our selves unreasonable? For he that cannot bear a little, much less will bear a great deal.
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Fall not we (as neere as we can) into the hands of such.
Fallen not we (as near as we can) into the hands of such.
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So hee that will beate the ground at which he stumbled, will much more fiercely rise against him, who hath cast him wilfully on the ground.
So he that will beat the ground At which he stumbled, will much more fiercely rise against him, who hath cast him wilfully on the ground.
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Sweare vnto mee that ye will not fall vpon me your selues. 13 And they spake vnto him, saying; No;
Swear unto me that you will not fallen upon me your selves. 13 And they spoke unto him, saying; No;
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Further, in that Samson said, hee would be auenged of the Philistims before he ceased, hee spake as it became him, seeing God had appointed him to doe so.
Further, in that samson said, he would be avenged of the philistines before he ceased, he spoke as it became him, seeing God had appointed him to do so.
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So are all in authoritie set in place by God to be a terrour to the wicked,
So Are all in Authority Set in place by God to be a terror to the wicked,
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euen as they are for the comfort of those that are good.
even as they Are for the Comfort of those that Are good.
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For it is a grace, and no easie matter to punish sinne aright, and to seeke to winne the offender.
For it is a grace, and no easy matter to Punish sin aright, and to seek to win the offender.
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And it is as great an offence for them to doe that worke of the Lord negligently,
And it is as great an offence for them to do that work of the Lord negligently,
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as it is to fall vpon the innocent hastily and cruelly. So all priuate persons, and Preachers of the word especially, should doe likewise:
as it is to fallen upon the innocent hastily and cruelly. So all private Persons, and Preachers of the word especially, should do likewise:
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to wit, make that sinne odious to themselues and others (as farre as lieth in them) which the Magistrate is to punish, and they to reproue:
to wit, make that sin odious to themselves and Others (as Far as lies in them) which the Magistrate is to Punish, and they to reprove:
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euen as they ought to be like affected to all sin, because God abhorreth it.
even as they ought to be like affected to all since, Because God abhorreth it.
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Herein saying with good Leui; Who is my father? I know not euen my father, if hee goe about to hinder the worke of God:
Herein saying with good Levi; Who is my father? I know not even my father, if he go about to hinder the work of God:
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and herein follow wee our blessed Sauiour, who came to destroy the workes of the diuell.
and herein follow we our blessed Saviour, who Come to destroy the works of the Devil.
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But I haue oft noted this before, therefore I presse it no further.
But I have oft noted this before, Therefore I press it no further.
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That which in the former verse he was said to threaten, the same in this verse he is said to doe and accomplish.
That which in the former verse he was said to threaten, the same in this verse he is said to do and accomplish.
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That is, to smite them with a great plague and in reprochfull maner: setting (as it were) his feete vpon them, or spurning them vnto death.
That is, to smite them with a great plague and in reproachful manner: setting (as it were) his feet upon them, or spurning them unto death.
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This, if it had not been commanded by God, had bin cruelty.
This, if it had not been commanded by God, had been cruelty.
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So that here we may learne to know, that except we haue our charge from God to execute vpon men seuere and sharp punishment, it is meere crueltie to set vpon it, which wee should in no wise like, much lesse delight to attempt:
So that Here we may Learn to know, that except we have our charge from God to execute upon men severe and sharp punishment, it is mere cruelty to Set upon it, which we should in no wise like, much less delight to attempt:
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no more then wee would be willing to haue the like offered to our selues.
no more then we would be willing to have the like offered to our selves.
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But haue wee compassion and commiseration ouer such as are in miserie any way, as we our selues would in like case desire the same.
But have we compassion and commiseration over such as Are in misery any Way, as we our selves would in like case desire the same.
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This is a branch of the former, often touched before.
This is a branch of the former, often touched before.
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That which is said of the rocke Etham here in in Iudah, is to shew that he abode there, till hee was after taken from thence by the men of Iudah, and carried to the Philistims: which was soone after.
That which is said of the rock Etham Here in in Iudah, is to show that he Abided there, till he was After taken from thence by the men of Iudah, and carried to the philistines: which was soon After.
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Of which I know no more to be said, saue onely that we may see that he did not goe to hide himselfe in a corner,
Of which I know no more to be said, save only that we may see that he did not go to hide himself in a corner,
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as though hee durst not stand to that which hee had done, but being like to be apprehended he went, God directing him to take that patiently which they should doe to him,
as though he durst not stand to that which he had done, but being like to be apprehended he went, God directing him to take that patiently which they should do to him,
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and to depend on him for issue, though to a defenced and high place, yet to an open, where he was knowne to be,
and to depend on him for issue, though to a defenced and high place, yet to an open, where he was known to be,
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and was easily remoued from thence, when the men of Iudah came vp thither to carrie him bound to the Philistims, he committing himselfe to Gods prouidence, whose worke he had done.
and was Easily removed from thence, when the men of Iudah Come up thither to carry him bound to the philistines, he committing himself to God's providence, whose work he had done.
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For though he went thither from the Philistims, yet he was euen there in a place where they gouerned.
For though he went thither from the philistines, yet he was even there in a place where they governed.
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So let all bee wise, to doe that for which they may not bee driuen to flie for it:
So let all be wise, to do that for which they may not be driven to fly for it:
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but so answere to it, and bee armed to beare that which comes vpon them for the same.
but so answer to it, and be armed to bear that which comes upon them for the same.
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As it falleth out oft times, that euen for that which they haue well done, some instruments of the diuell or other will bee ready alwaies to molest and bring trouble vpon them for it.
As it falls out oft times, that even for that which they have well done, Some Instruments of the Devil or other will be ready always to molest and bring trouble upon them for it.
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Notwithstanding the which, yet they may reioyce as our Sauiour willeth them, and bee glad if they be persecuted and reuiled for his sake, that is, for well doing.
Notwithstanding the which, yet they may rejoice as our Saviour wills them, and be glad if they be persecuted and reviled for his sake, that is, for well doing.
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But let no man suffer for euill doing, for hee shall bee forced to hide himselfe, and runne away;
But let no man suffer for evil doing, for he shall be forced to hide himself, and run away;
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the wicked flying, when no man pursueth him.
the wicked flying, when no man pursueth him.
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And yet (all that I haue said notwithstanding) it is not denyed any man, to rescue himselfe from the open wrong of the vnconscionable, by any lawfull meanes,
And yet (all that I have said notwithstanding) it is not denied any man, to rescue himself from the open wrong of the unconscionable, by any lawful means,
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neither ought it to preiudice the equity of our cause.
neither ought it to prejudice the equity of our cause.
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THE EIGHTIETH SERMON ON THE XV. CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE EIGHTIETH SERMON ON THE XV. CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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The second part of the Chapter. Vers. 9. Then the Philistims went vp, and pitched in Iudah, and spread themselues in Lehi.
The second part of the Chapter. Vers. 9. Then the philistines went up, and pitched in Iudah, and spread themselves in Lehi.
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10 And the men of Iudah said, Why are ye come vp against vs? and they answered, To bind Samson are we come vp,
10 And the men of Iudah said, Why Are you come up against us? and they answered, To bind samson Are we come up,
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and to doe to him, as he hath done to vs. 11 Then three thousand men of Iudah went to the top of the rocke Etam, and said to Samson;
and to do to him, as he hath done to us 11 Then three thousand men of Iudah went to the top of the rock Etam, and said to samson;
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Knowest thou not that the Philistims are rulers ouer vs? what is this that thou hast done to vs? And he said vnto them,
Knowest thou not that the philistines Are Rulers over us? what is this that thou hast done to us? And he said unto them,
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As they did vnto me, so haue I done vnto them. As they did unto me, so have I done unto them.
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12 And they said vnto him, We are come downe to bind thee, that we may deliuer thee into the hand of the Philistims. And Samson said vnto them;
12 And they said unto him, We Are come down to bind thee, that we may deliver thee into the hand of the philistines. And samson said unto them;
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or he shall fall by the sword, or otherwise:
or he shall fallen by the sword, or otherwise:
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but wee will bind thee fast, and deliuer thee into their hand: but surely we will not kill thee.
but we will bind thee fast, and deliver thee into their hand: but surely we will not kill thee.
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And they bound him with two new cords, and brought him from the rocke. 14 And when he came to Lehi, the Philistims shouted at the meeting of him. And they bound him with two new cords, and brought him from the rock. 14 And when he Come to Lehi, the philistines shouted At the meeting of him.
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HOw Samson vexed the Philistims, we haue heard in the first part of this Chapter:
HOw samson vexed the philistines, we have herd in the First part of this Chapter:
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In this second is shewed, how they pursuing him, got him to bee brought bound vnto them.
In this second is showed, how they pursuing him, god him to be brought bound unto them.
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And that was after this manner.
And that was After this manner.
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First they came vp against Iudah where Samson was, threatning to fight against them, vnlesse they brought Samson bound vnto them.
First they Come up against Iudah where samson was, threatening to fight against them, unless they brought samson bound unto them.
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And this is in vers. 9. 10. Secondly, they of Iudah fetched him from the rocke Etam, where hee was,
And this is in vers. 9. 10. Secondly, they of Iudah fetched him from the rock Etam, where he was,
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and brought him bound vnto them:
and brought him bound unto them:
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vers. 11. 12. 13. And thirdly, when he came to them at Lehi, the place heere mentioned, the Philistims shouted for ioy that hee was come, thinking to haue some great hand ouer him:
vers. 11. 12. 13. And Thirdly, when he Come to them At Lehi, the place Here mentioned, the philistines shouted for joy that he was come, thinking to have Some great hand over him:
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and this is in a part of the 14. verse.
and this is in a part of the 14. verse.
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But to come more particularly to these three points, it is said first, that the Philistims came with an armie against Iudah in that part of it which was neere adioyning & conterminate to their owne countrey, here called Lehi, which signifieth a cheeke or iaw-bone,
But to come more particularly to these three points, it is said First, that the philistines Come with an army against Iudah in that part of it which was near adjoining & conterminate to their own country, Here called Lehi, which signifies a cheek or jawbone,
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and tooke the name from an act that Samson did in that place afterwards, in slaying many there with the iaw bone of an Asse.
and took the name from an act that samson did in that place afterwards, in slaying many there with the jaw bone of an Ass.
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Into Iudah, I say, they came, putting the men thereof into great feare, for that Samson, who had done them so great hurt, had his abode among them,
Into Iudah, I say, they Come, putting the men thereof into great Fear, for that samson, who had done them so great hurt, had his Abided among them,
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and was (as they tooke it) harboured and maintained in that euill which he had wrought against them, by them of Iudah.
and was (as they took it) Harboured and maintained in that evil which he had wrought against them, by them of Iudah.
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And when they demanded of the Philistims, why they did so come against them, seeing they had not broken their league with them; they answered:
And when they demanded of the philistines, why they did so come against them, seeing they had not broken their league with them; they answered:
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that they did it for the great hurt that they had sustained by Samson, and him they would haue to be deliuered vnto them,
that they did it for the great hurt that they had sustained by samson, and him they would have to be Delivered unto them,
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or else they would make warre with them.
or Else they would make war with them.
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The Philistims did in this, but as any like them, nay many farre better, would doe in the like case.
The philistines did in this, but as any like them, nay many Far better, would do in the like case.
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Nay, there are few to bee found, either nation against nation, or man by man prouoked, who are not ready enough to seek reuenge,
Nay, there Are few to be found, either Nation against Nation, or man by man provoked, who Are not ready enough to seek revenge,
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yea to passe their bounds therein exceedingly, rather then to come behind in such cases:
yea to pass their bounds therein exceedingly, rather then to come behind in such cases:
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who though they doe euill, as the Philistims also did, yet if any man would aske whether a Christian must put vp all wrongs and iniuries? I answere;
who though they do evil, as the philistines also did, yet if any man would ask whither a Christian must put up all wrongs and injuries? I answer;
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he may defend himselfe in his innocent case, and stop the course of his aduersarie,
he may defend himself in his innocent case, and stop the course of his adversary,
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so as it bee without malice and a reuenging mind, of which more is said in another place.
so as it be without malice and a revenging mind, of which more is said in Another place.
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Neither doe I affirme, that sin is to goe vnpunished, by this debarring of euery man in his priuate quarrell from reuenge:
Neither do I affirm, that since is to go unpunished, by this debarring of every man in his private quarrel from revenge:
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for (as that officer of Ephesus told the seditious Citizens) If ye haue ought against these men, there are aduocates;
for (as that officer of Ephesus told the seditious Citizens) If you have ought against these men, there Are advocates;
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so I say, in cases of weight, there are Magistrates, who are to looke to this, that neither by the impudency of the wrong doer,
so I say, in cases of weight, there Are Magistrates, who Are to look to this, that neither by the impudence of the wrong doer,
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nor the impotency of the reuenger the common-wealth be disturbed:
nor the impotency of the revenger the commonwealth be disturbed:
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And so much more in the sinnes committed against the Maiesty of God, ought the Magistrate to bestirre himselfe,
And so much more in the Sins committed against the Majesty of God, ought the Magistrate to Bestir himself,
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if hee doe as behoues him:
if he do as behooves him:
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wherein he is no reuenger, but rather one that stands in the gap to stay Gods hand from being reuenged vpon the whole body for the disorder of a few bad members,
wherein he is no revenger, but rather one that Stands in the gap to stay God's hand from being revenged upon the Whole body for the disorder of a few bad members,
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as in Phinees his story is manifest. But that which I complaine of is this:
as in Phinehas his story is manifest. But that which I complain of is this:
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that whereas men are so hot one against another for bodily trespasses, and temporary harmes done vnto them;
that whereas men Are so hight one against Another for bodily Trespasses, and temporary harms done unto them;
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yet their owne speciall sinnes, which doe themselues infinite harme, they haue no heart to goe against them;
yet their own special Sins, which do themselves infinite harm, they have no heart to go against them;
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no neither are wise enough to beleeue what deadly enemies they bee vnto them. And thus wee may find it in all kinds of offenders.
no neither Are wise enough to believe what deadly enemies they be unto them. And thus we may find it in all Kinds of offenders.
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A thing worthy to be bewailed, if it were duly considered;
A thing worthy to be bewailed, if it were duly considered;
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especially in those who hauing found them by wofull experience to haue wrought them more sorrow and iust cause of complaint,
especially in those who having found them by woeful experience to have wrought them more sorrow and just cause of complaint,
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then their rankest enemy could possibly haue procured them. As for reuenging of others;
then their rankest enemy could possibly have procured them. As for revenging of Others;
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that should alway be ready to feare and hold vs from it, which is written, Rom. 12. Vengeance is mine, saith the Lord,
that should always be ready to Fear and hold us from it, which is written, Rom. 12. Vengeance is mine, Says the Lord,
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and I will repay it. For whiles men are ouer busie in quitting themselues of their enemy, they both exasperate him, and I will repay it. For while men Are over busy in quitting themselves of their enemy, they both exasperate him,
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and make God a party against them, and so they find the harder match of it.
and make God a party against them, and so they find the harder match of it.
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Dauid durst not reuenge when he could haue done it, but answered;David durst not revenge when he could have done it, but answered;
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As the Lord liueth, either the Lord shall smite him, or his day shall come to die, As the Lord lives, either the Lord shall smite him, or his day shall come to die,
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as for me, I will not smite him; wickednesse be with the wicked, but my hand bee not vpon him. as for me, I will not smite him; wickedness be with the wicked, but my hand be not upon him.
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But we (though wee can doe nothing) yet please our selues in Iezabels humour, and her sonnes, saying, God doe so to me,
But we (though we can do nothing) yet please our selves in Jezebel's humour, and her Sons, saying, God do so to me,
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and more also, if I make not Eliahs head as the head of one of these to morrow. and more also, if I make not Elijah's head as the head of one of these to morrow.
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So said Iehoram of Elisha. Whereas before we can bring our purpose to passe, we are our selues preuented by God, and our nailes pared,
So said Jehoram of Elisha. Whereas before we can bring our purpose to pass, we Are our selves prevented by God, and our nails pared,
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and we laid full low oftentimes, more fit to be pitied, then to reuenge.
and we laid full low oftentimes, more fit to be pitied, then to revenge.
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Doubtlesse, if we could moderate our selues, and take the Apostles counsell to the Romans [ If thine enemy hunger, feed him ] Rom. 12. wee should sooner make our aduersary submit himselfe vnto vs,
Doubtless, if we could moderate our selves, and take the Apostles counsel to the Roman [ If thine enemy hunger, feed him ] Rom. 12. we should sooner make our adversary submit himself unto us,
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and acknowledge his offence with shame and griefe, then wee shall euer doe it by opposition:
and acknowledge his offence with shame and grief, then we shall ever do it by opposition:
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which were a double victory both ouer him and our selues. See that example, 2. King. 6. 22. compared with the end of the 23. verse.
which were a double victory both over him and our selves. See that Exampl, 2. King. 6. 22. compared with the end of the 23. verse.
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Now by this their seeking of Samson, and requiring of the men of Iudah with threats,
Now by this their seeking of samson, and requiring of the men of Iudah with Treats,
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and in armour, to bring him bound to them, as in this verse it appeared they did) we see a new trouble arose against him,
and in armour, to bring him bound to them, as in this verse it appeared they did) we see a new trouble arose against him,
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for the faithfull and diligent performance of his dutie:
for the faithful and diligent performance of his duty:
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euen as Dauid receiued many discouragements for his well doing, and namely by Saul, and those many and great,
even as David received many discouragements for his well doing, and namely by Saul, and those many and great,
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and before that, of Eliab his brother, in offering himselfe to fight against Goliah. But so God hath prouided in his wise disposing of things, that wee cannot bee forward in any good cause,
and before that, of Eliab his brother, in offering himself to fight against Goliath. But so God hath provided in his wise disposing of things, that we cannot be forward in any good cause,
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but commonly for the humbling of vs it shal cost vs trouble:
but commonly for the humbling of us it shall cost us trouble:
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as either by our owne corrupt nature crossing and hindering vs, seeing we are renued but in part,
as either by our own corrupt nature crossing and hindering us, seeing we Are renewed but in part,
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& the flesh resisteth against the spirit, when we striue to doe well, and to renounce euill:
& the Flesh Resisteth against the Spirit, when we strive to do well, and to renounce evil:
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or else by outward affliction befalling vs for the same.
or Else by outward affliction befalling us for the same.
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As oftentimes ill will of men is ready to meet vs, for labouring to keepe a good conscience,
As oftentimes ill will of men is ready to meet us, for labouring to keep a good conscience,
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and that many waies shewed and testified:
and that many ways showed and testified:
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as by railing vpon vs, and speaking euill of vs, persecuting, and other vnreasonable measure offering vnto vs,
as by railing upon us, and speaking evil of us, persecuting, and other unreasonable measure offering unto us,
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because wee cannot brooke, and digest the sinnes of the times that wee liue in, nor walke after the bad examples of other, as Saint Peter speaketh.
Because we cannot brook, and digest the Sins of the times that we live in, nor walk After the bad Examples of other, as Saint Peter speaks.
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But oh, little know wee or consider, that by such opposition the Lord trieth what courage is in vs,
But o, little know we or Consider, that by such opposition the Lord trieth what courage is in us,
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and whether wee were like to honour him by suffering greater things for him, when we can so easily beare smaller reproches for his names sake,
and whither we were like to honour him by suffering greater things for him, when we can so Easily bear smaller Reproaches for his names sake,
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and make them our crowne, counting our selues happie that wee may suffer for well doing.
and make them our crown, counting our selves happy that we may suffer for well doing.
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Moreouer this manner of our liuing, and such carriage of our selues, bringeth another way great reioycing.
Moreover this manner of our living, and such carriage of our selves, brings Another Way great rejoicing.
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For what ioy or comfort is like to that which ariseth from a good conscience? which Salomon therefore compareth to the continuall feasting of the vngodly.
For what joy or Comfort is like to that which arises from a good conscience? which Solomon Therefore compareth to the continual feasting of the ungodly.
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But this hath been often vrged.
But this hath been often urged.
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This bee said of the first of these three things in this second part of the Chapter, to wit, of the Philistims comming armed against the men of Iudah to require Samson of them.
This be said of the First of these three things in this second part of the Chapter, to wit, of the philistines coming armed against the men of Iudah to require samson of them.
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Now the next point followeth thereof;
Now the next point follows thereof;
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that is to say, how the men of Iudah, being sore afraid of them, went and bound Samson, to deliuer him vnto them.
that is to say, how the men of Iudah, being soar afraid of them, went and bound samson, to deliver him unto them.
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And this they did after they had asked of them why they came against them, and they had answered;
And this they did After they had asked of them why they Come against them, and they had answered;
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to haue Samson brought bound vnto them.
to have samson brought bound unto them.
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The which they went about immediately, as shall further be laid out in the 11. 12. and 13. verses.
The which they went about immediately, as shall further be laid out in the 11. 12. and 13. Verses.
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But the men of Iudah demaund of them in this 10. verse, why they took vp armour against them, seeing they (according to agreement with them) submitted themselues to them,
But the men of Iudah demand of them in this 10. verse, why they took up armour against them, seeing they (according to agreement with them) submitted themselves to them,
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and paid their tribute, and had not prouoked them by rising against them:
and paid their tribute, and had not provoked them by rising against them:
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vpon which condition, they had promise of the Philistims that they should enioy peace, and liue without feare.
upon which condition, they had promise of the philistines that they should enjoy peace, and live without Fear.
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But they answered for themselues, by pleading how Samson had spoiled them, who was one of them,
But they answered for themselves, by pleading how samson had spoiled them, who was one of them,
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and if they would (they said) defend his doing, then they would fight and make warre with them:
and if they would (they said) defend his doing, then they would fight and make war with them:
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but if they would deliuer him bound vnto them, they would depart:
but if they would deliver him bound unto them, they would depart:
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for they would (they said) do vnto him, as he had done vnto them.
for they would (they said) do unto him, as he had done unto them.
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They of Iudah thought they had great wrong offered them by the Philistims, whiles they themselues did none to them:
They of Iudah Thought they had great wrong offered them by the philistines, while they themselves did none to them:
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for they did not defend Samsons fact.
for they did not defend Samsons fact.
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And the Philistims thought much that they should be opposed by any of Iudah, they hauing made peace with them vpon conditions,
And the philistines Thought much that they should be opposed by any of Iudah, they having made peace with them upon conditions,
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By both wee learne, that it is more then heathenish, and a thing that reasonable men doe marueile at, that peaceable and innocent people, who giue themselues to leade an harmelesse life, should be hurt by any,
By both we Learn, that it is more then Heathenish, and a thing that reasonable men do marvel At, that peaceable and innocent people, who give themselves to lead an harmless life, should be hurt by any,
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and that they should not bee quiet and in safety by them with whom they liue,
and that they should not be quiet and in safety by them with whom they live,
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and to whom they do no harme.
and to whom they do no harm.
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So saith Salomon; Intend no euill against thy neighbour, seeing hee doth dwell without feare by thee.
So Says Solomon; Intend no evil against thy neighbour, seeing he does dwell without Fear by thee.
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And they who enioy such peaceby them, haue that earthly benefit that God alloweth them; which how great it is, who doth not know?
And they who enjoy such peaceby them, have that earthly benefit that God alloweth them; which how great it is, who does not know?
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But on the contrary, the vnpeaceable (for the most part) doe reape the fruit of their vnquiet liuing, answerably.
But on the contrary, the unpeaceable (for the most part) do reap the fruit of their unquiet living, answerably.
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For it must be granted, that vnrighteous people, and such as shiftingly hurt & wrong others, procure to themselues much hatred, trouble and sorrow;
For it must be granted, that unrighteous people, and such as shiftingly hurt & wrong Others, procure to themselves much hatred, trouble and sorrow;
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and the breaking out of men that way, doth cause the exclamations, disquiets and complaints that are in all places.
and the breaking out of men that Way, does cause the exclamations, disquiets and complaints that Are in all places.
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But God doth pay such home, and requite the leaud and bad dealings of vnconscionable men oft times in this life, causing them to find such measure as they offer to other.
But God does pay such home, and requite the lewd and bad dealings of unconscionable men oft times in this life, causing them to find such measure as they offer to other.
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From which dealing yet how farre they should be, euen this teacheth;
From which dealing yet how Far they should be, even this Teaches;
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that both the Philistims, and they againe, the men of Iudah, do claime couenant keeping of the heathen Philistims,
that both the philistines, and they again, the men of Iudah, do claim Covenant keeping of the heathen philistines,
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and challenge them for the breach of it, as being against the light of nature.
and challenge them for the breach of it, as being against the Light of nature.
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And how much more should Christians keepe couenants which they haue made for peace one with another, howsoeuer things fall out,
And how much more should Christians keep Covenants which they have made for peace one with Another, howsoever things fallen out,
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and not breake and goe from them dishonestly, when by Gods prouidence they sustaine some hurt thereby.
and not break and go from them dishonestly, when by God's providence they sustain Some hurt thereby.
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Euen as wee reade in the Psalme. If thou hast sworne to thy neighbour, disappoint him not, though thou shouldest lose thereby.
Eve as we read in the Psalm. If thou hast sworn to thy neighbour, disappoint him not, though thou Shouldst loose thereby.
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Sundry are the bands which tye men (otherwise lawlesse) to dutie and peace. The generallest is the common band of humanity.
Sundry Are the bans which tie men (otherwise lawless) to duty and peace. The generallest is the Common band of humanity.
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Then our Baptisme, profession, the Communion (for so we call that Sacrament) and among some, Matrimony, consanguinity, affinity, friendship, partnership, neighbourhood;
Then our Baptism, profession, the Communion (for so we call that Sacrament) and among Some, Matrimony, consanguinity, affinity, friendship, partnership, neighbourhood;
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yea the law or comprimize hath bound some from offering violence.
yea the law or comprimize hath bound Some from offering violence.
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Here are lincks enough, a man would thinke, to make a cord not easie to be broken:
Here Are links enough, a man would think, to make a cord not easy to be broken:
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but where a boysterous and vnreasonable spirit, nay brutish, beareth sway, what is there, either holy thing or ciuill sufficient to containe men? Euen as Samson did with those new ropes,
but where a boisterous and unreasonable Spirit, nay brutish, bears sway, what is there, either holy thing or civil sufficient to contain men? Eve as samson did with those new ropes,
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so doe these with such bands of loue and amitie, shamelesly and at once, breake all in two, like flax.
so do these with such bans of love and amity, shamelessly and At once, break all in two, like flax.
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But here an end of this.
But Here an end of this.
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Now to goe forward, wee haue heard that the men of Iudah answered the Philistims, that they had not risen vp against them,
Now to go forward, we have herd that the men of Iudah answered the philistines, that they had not risen up against them,
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and therefore marueiled why they came to make warre with them.
and Therefore marveled why they Come to make war with them.
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Whereupon ariseth a question, whether they did well in yeelding so to the Philistims, and in answering them so, to wit, that they had been subiect to them according to agreement.
Whereupon arises a question, whither they did well in yielding so to the philistines, and in answering them so, to wit, that they had been Subject to them according to agreement.
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Also, whether they did well herein, in offering to yeeld Samson to them? And now (as is said in this verse) in forsaking him their countrey man and auenger,
Also, whither they did well herein, in offering to yield samson to them? And now (as is said in this verse) in forsaking him their country man and avenger,
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nay in apprehending and binding him, and so to deliuer him into their hands? For God had raised him vp an helper vnto them, his people, against their enemies:
nay in apprehending and binding him, and so to deliver him into their hands? For God had raised him up an helper unto them, his people, against their enemies:
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and should they be so vnthankfull as to offer him, their Iudge and helper, into their enemies hands?
and should they be so unthankful as to offer him, their Judge and helper, into their enemies hands?
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Againe, (to make the doubt the greater) it was said in verse 4, chapt. 14. that it came of the Lord, that Samson should take occasion against the Philistims, that he might sore vexe them;
Again, (to make the doubt the greater) it was said in verse 4, Chapter. 14. that it Come of the Lord, that samson should take occasion against the philistines, that he might soar vex them;
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and should they of Iudah then helpe them to cut him off, who was giuen of God to be such an helper to them? And whereas he was not so openly and professedly suffered to shew himselfe such a one, as the other Iudges did; Othniel, Ehud and the rest:
and should they of Iudah then help them to Cut him off, who was given of God to be such an helper to them? And whereas he was not so openly and professedly suffered to show himself such a one, as the other Judges did; Othniel, Ehud and the rest:
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but only in priuate manner to vexe them, as they gaue him occasion, To this the answere is;
but only in private manner to vex them, as they gave him occasion, To this the answer is;
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that so God had appointed, who would thereby haue the enemies curbed, and their force weakned,
that so God had appointed, who would thereby have the enemies curbed, and their force weakened,
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for the ease and quiet of his people, and yet he would not giue them a ful deliuerance, whom he had so often proued to be vnfaithfull and vnthankfull toward him.
for the ease and quiet of his people, and yet he would not give them a full deliverance, whom he had so often proved to be unfaithful and unthankful towards him.
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I say therefore that hereupon it may seeme that the whole course of the words and deedes of the men of Iudah toward Samson, was faultie and euill,
I say Therefore that hereupon it may seem that the Whole course of the words and Deeds of the men of Iudah towards samson, was faulty and evil,
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for ought that hath yet been said to the contrary, and their yeelding him vp to the Philistims,
for ought that hath yet been said to the contrary, and their yielding him up to the philistines,
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as they did afterward, was no better then that which they are said in this verse to haue spoke and done to him:
as they did afterwards, was no better then that which they Are said in this verse to have spoke and done to him:
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to wit, that they went so speedily about the apprehending and binding of him, and so sharply rebuked him for the hurt he did to the Philistims,
to wit, that they went so speedily about the apprehending and binding of him, and so sharply rebuked him for the hurt he did to the philistines,
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whereas they fared the better for it, and saw it was to the easing of them.
whereas they fared the better for it, and saw it was to the easing of them.
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To all this I answere, that it is not certaine that the men of Iudah knew any such thing that Samson was giuen them to auenge them of the Philistims, (though it was told to his mother by the Angell in the 13. Chapter, verse 5.) and that may bee gathered by the words of the men of Iudah to Samson, when they spake to him so sharply and said, that they must bind him,
To all this I answer, that it is not certain that the men of Iudah knew any such thing that samson was given them to avenge them of the philistines, (though it was told to his mother by the Angel in the 13. Chapter, verse 5.) and that may be gathered by the words of the men of Iudah to samson, when they spoke to him so sharply and said, that they must bind him,
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and so deliuer him to the Philistims:
and so deliver him to the philistines:
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which had been absurd for them to speake, if they had knowne that he was set by the Lord to deliuer them.
which had been absurd for them to speak, if they had known that he was Set by the Lord to deliver them.
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Besides, God gaue them no commandement to breake their league with the Philistims, which they had made with them, being brought vnder of them,
Beside, God gave them no Commandment to break their league with the philistines, which they had made with them, being brought under of them,
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neither had hee giuen them any meanes to defend them by violence and armes against them,
neither had he given them any means to defend them by violence and arms against them,
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therefore they were to commit the successe to God:
Therefore they were to commit the success to God:
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and it cannot be laid to the charge of the men of Iudah as their fault, that they did so to Samson in deliuering him vp into the Philistims hands, notwithstanding that God in his prouidence had called Samson to be their auenger.
and it cannot be laid to the charge of the men of Iudah as their fault, that they did so to samson in delivering him up into the philistines hands, notwithstanding that God in his providence had called samson to be their avenger.
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And wee must obserue that by this deliuerie of Samson, the Lord still gaue further heart as also opportunitie to him to afflict these Philistims more then before,
And we must observe that by this delivery of samson, the Lord still gave further heart as also opportunity to him to afflict these philistines more then before,
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as shall appeare in the fifteenth verse.
as shall appear in the fifteenth verse.
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So that the Lord thus carrying the businesse, wee must not (without apparant cause) condemne the fact of the people.
So that the Lord thus carrying the business, we must not (without apparent cause) condemn the fact of the people.
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Yet hereby I doe not altogether cleere them from blame.
Yet hereby I do not altogether clear them from blame.
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For there is no doubt of this, but that the men of Iudah were too much afraid of the Philistims,
For there is no doubt of this, but that the men of Iudah were too much afraid of the philistines,
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and too ready to keepe themselues from danger by them, and to stay them from making warre against them.
and too ready to keep themselves from danger by them, and to stay them from making war against them.
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And though it had been commanded them of God to haue kept Samson from them,
And though it had been commanded them of God to have kept samson from them,
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yet seeing it had been with the perill of their liues, it is like enough they would not for all that haue done so,
yet seeing it had been with the peril of their lives, it is like enough they would not for all that have done so,
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but would haue deliuered him vp vnto them:
but would have Delivered him up unto them:
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onely indeed they are the lesse to be charged, because (as I said) they had no commandement of God to doe so, which excuseth the fact,
only indeed they Are the less to be charged, Because (as I said) they had no Commandment of God to do so, which excuseth the fact,
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but not them, because they looked not at these grounds, neither were guided by knowledge. So then thus I conclude (and let the reader marke):
but not them, Because they looked not At these grounds, neither were guided by knowledge. So then thus I conclude (and let the reader mark):
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The fact of the people of Iudah had been bad and grosse, if they had left Samson to shift for himselfe, against an expresse commandement from God,
The fact of the people of Iudah had been bad and gross, if they had left samson to shift for himself, against an express Commandment from God,
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and if he had bidden them to take Samson for their helper, and to assist him:
and if he had bidden them to take samson for their helper, and to assist him:
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for then they ought to beleeue, that hee would both haue directed them what to doe,
for then they ought to believe, that he would both have directed them what to do,
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and would also haue assisted them.
and would also have assisted them.
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But this not appearing by any necessarie proofe, they are onely to be charged for this, that they proceeded herein vpon sinister causes,
But this not appearing by any necessary proof, they Are only to be charged for this, that they proceeded herein upon sinister Causes,
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and not by the warrant of knowledge; as appeares by their fleshly fearing the Philistims, because they were strong:
and not by the warrant of knowledge; as appears by their fleshly fearing the philistines, Because they were strong:
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and they did not cleaue to Samson in this respect, seeing they saw not that they were like to be eased greatly by him against them,
and they did not cleave to samson in this respect, seeing they saw not that they were like to be eased greatly by him against them,
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and thereupon were so ready to goe about to apprehend him, and to aske him what hee meant to prouoke the Philistims against them, they being yet vnder their dominion.
and thereupon were so ready to go about to apprehend him, and to ask him what he meant to provoke the philistines against them, they being yet under their dominion.
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So that this wee may learne hereby;
So that this we may Learn hereby;
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That howsoeuer God promised to be with vs in all our waies appointed to vs by him to walke in,
That howsoever God promised to be with us in all our ways appointed to us by him to walk in,
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as hee did to these men of Iudah, yet if we cannot doe so without opposition, displeasure and resistance by men, wee commonly looke,
as he did to these men of Iudah, yet if we cannot do so without opposition, displeasure and resistance by men, we commonly look,
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as they did, to the strongest side, with fleshly and carnal eyes, I meane, to the power of man,
as they did, to the Strongest side, with fleshly and carnal eyes, I mean, to the power of man,
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and not of God, and so we soone goe out of the way: which is not like to be without our great hurt.
and not of God, and so we soon go out of the Way: which is not like to be without our great hurt.
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And yet marueilous it is to see, what slauish mindes are in vs, that how plainly soeuer God reueile his will to vs, in and about any particular dutie, we will haue an hundred shifts and excuses why we cannot (as we say) but indeed dare not walke in the approued beaten way, which God hath laid out for vs. No tongue is able to expresse the innumerable breaches of Gods commandements, and fearfull sinnes which are committed thus and by this occasion:
And yet marvelous it is to see, what slavish minds Are in us, that how plainly soever God reveil his will to us, in and about any particular duty, we will have an hundred shifts and excuses why we cannot (as we say) but indeed Dare not walk in the approved beaten Way, which God hath laid out for us No tongue is able to express the innumerable Breaches of God's Commandments, and fearful Sins which Are committed thus and by this occasion:
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and all to shunne an outward and temporary danger and discommoditie;
and all to shun an outward and temporary danger and discommodity;
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but the inward violence and smarting words which wee make in our consciences thereby we doe not at all, or very little regard them:
but the inward violence and smarting words which we make in our Consciences thereby we do not At all, or very little regard them:
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which therefore arise after, and sometime many yeeres after to trouble, yea and torment vs. As the fact of Iosephs brethren did vex them more then twenty yeeres after;
which Therefore arise After, and sometime many Years After to trouble, yea and torment us As the fact of Joseph's brothers did vex them more then twenty Years After;
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and Dauid was sore troubled, when he remembred the sinnes of his youth.
and David was soar troubled, when he remembered the Sins of his youth.
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And this to bee true both Scripture and experience teach vs, that while men runne into sinne, to auoid outward trouble and danger,
And this to be true both Scripture and experience teach us, that while men run into sin, to avoid outward trouble and danger,
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and yet make nothing of it when they haue done, lest they should too much disquiet themselues;
and yet make nothing of it when they have done, lest they should too much disquiet themselves;
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yet that God doth afterwards make their doings as prickes in their eyes, and thornes in their flesh;
yet that God does afterwards make their doings as pricks in their eyes, and thorns in their Flesh;
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that thereby we may know, that they who hold vp their heads most iollily after their sione committed,
that thereby we may know, that they who hold up their Heads most jollily After their sion committed,
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as though nothing were amisse with them, shall not so easily goe away with it; but their sinne which they haue made their dearling, shall sting them in their bosomes,
as though nothing were amiss with them, shall not so Easily go away with it; but their sin which they have made their darling, shall sting them in their bosoms,
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and rise vp and strangle them, as it oft doth, and make their liues wearisome, if it put not also an end to them;
and rise up and strangle them, as it oft does, and make their lives wearisome, if it put not also an end to them;
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as the sinne of Zimry and Cosby did; Corab also and his company.
as the sin of Zimri and Cosby did; Corab also and his company.
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But where might one make an end of this discourse? Looke more of this in the storie of Gedeons demaund of the men of Succoth and Penuel,
But where might one make an end of this discourse? Look more of this in the story of Gedeons demand of the men of Succoth and Penuel,
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and in this Chapter, verse 6.
and in this Chapter, verse 6.
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To the question of the men of Iudah, demaunding of Samson what hee meant so to prouoke the Philistims against thē, by hurting them (he knowing that they,
To the question of the men of Iudah, demanding of samson what he meant so to provoke the philistines against them, by hurting them (he knowing that they,
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euen all their land, were vnder them, and subiect to them) he answereth them; As they haue done to me, so haue I done to them; meaning, according to my charge.
even all their land, were under them, and Subject to them) he Answers them; As they have done to me, so have I done to them; meaning, according to my charge.
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Samson might haue been like, if hee had followed carnall reason, to haue fallen vpon them, samson might have been like, if he had followed carnal reason, to have fallen upon them,
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for that they knowing him to haue so greatly hurt their enemies, and he knowing himselfe to be their Iudge and helper, saw yet that he was so roughly dealt with by them:
for that they knowing him to have so greatly hurt their enemies, and he knowing himself to be their Judge and helper, saw yet that he was so roughly dealt with by them:
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for they might seeme to deale with him as the Hebrewes dealt with Moses; who being oppressed by Pharao, told Moses that he made them stinke in the sight of Pharao, Samson (I say) knowing that which he did, might haue bin like to haue slaine these men of Iudah for their slauish fearing of the Philistims,
for they might seem to deal with him as the Hebrews dealt with Moses; who being oppressed by Pharaoh, told Moses that he made them stink in the sighed of Pharaoh, samson (I say) knowing that which he did, might have been like to have slain these men of Iudah for their slavish fearing of the philistines,
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and for their sl•rh and dasterdlines in yeelding to them, and setting themselues against him. But he kindly answered them, and told them gently what he had done to them, and why.
and for their sl•rh and dastardliness in yielding to them, and setting themselves against him. But he kindly answered them, and told them gently what he had done to them, and why.
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And when they shewed him that they must binde him, and carrie him to the Philistims, hee rageth not against them,
And when they showed him that they must bind him, and carry him to the philistines, he rages not against them,
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neither hurteth them, he only requires an oath of them (and vpon that condition he would yeeld himselfe to them) to wit, that they would not kill him themselues:
neither hurteth them, he only requires an oath of them (and upon that condition he would yield himself to them) to wit, that they would not kill him themselves:
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the which he did, because hee loued his countrey, and would in no wise shed the blood of any of his citizens;
the which he did, Because he loved his country, and would in no wise shed the blood of any of his Citizens;
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which (yet) hee saw hee must doe, if hee should fight with them by hand-blowes.
which (yet) he saw he must do, if he should fight with them by hand-blows.
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Such was his loue to them, that he would rather be deliuered to his enemies, then that his countrey for his cause should come into danger:
Such was his love to them, that he would rather be Delivered to his enemies, then that his country for his cause should come into danger:
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and his faith in God was as firme and constant.
and his faith in God was as firm and constant.
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In whose mercie he trusting, doubted not to commit himselfe to his enemies and to defend his nation from them with the perill of his life.
In whose mercy he trusting, doubted not to commit himself to his enemies and to defend his Nation from them with the peril of his life.
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And this teacheth, that we should haue regard of other, as well as of our selues, in so much that though we haue power in our hands to hurt them,
And this Teaches, that we should have regard of other, as well as of our selves, in so much that though we have power in our hands to hurt them,
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yea and though some cause be offered vs to deale hardly with them, yet wee should forbeare,
yea and though Some cause be offered us to deal hardly with them, yet we should forbear,
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and rather in godly wisedome passe by an offence, except greater euill and inconuenience doe come thereby.
and rather in godly Wisdom pass by an offence, except greater evil and inconvenience do come thereby.
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For (alas) what pleasure should we take in seeing euill fall vpon our brethren, when we might haue held it from them? which Iob in no wise would be brought to doe.
For (alas) what pleasure should we take in seeing evil fallen upon our brothers, when we might have held it from them? which Job in no wise would be brought to do.
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And as we should euery way haue regard of this toward our neighbour, so in our families we should shew this wisedome, care,
And as we should every Way have regard of this towards our neighbour, so in our families we should show this Wisdom, care,
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and loue toward them that are vnder our gouernment.
and love towards them that Are under our government.
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For the Lord sparing vs, where we haue deserued hard measure at his hands, nay we receiuing many and continuall blessings from God,
For the Lord sparing us, where we have deserved hard measure At his hands, nay we receiving many and continual blessings from God,
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why should wee not also deale well with other? So Iob gaue his seruants leaue to plead their cause,
why should we not also deal well with other? So Job gave his Servants leave to plead their cause,
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and hearkened to them, if they were wronged. And of his neighbours hee said;
and harkened to them, if they were wronged. And of his neighbours he said;
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I was not moued with ioy when euill came vpon them that hate me, neither suffered I my mouth to sinne, by wishing a curse to their soule.
I was not moved with joy when evil Come upon them that hate me, neither suffered I my Mouth to sin, by wishing a curse to their soul.
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All these commendable graces in Iob are condemnations of the spitefull and malicious, who glory in cruelty against other,
All these commendable graces in Job Are condemnations of the spiteful and malicious, who glory in cruelty against other,
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and seck to hurt and wrong them, whom they should kindly regard. Nature hath engrauen a loue in vs to our countrey, but grace must season, ripen, and direct it.
and seck to hurt and wrong them, whom they should kindly regard. Nature hath engraved a love in us to our country, but grace must season, ripen, and Direct it.
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And a shame it were for Christians to come short of Heathens in this point.
And a shame it were for Christians to come short of heathens in this point.
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And yet there are memorable examples among them of such as for the procurement of their countreys good, doubted not to deuote themselues to execrable deaths,
And yet there Are memorable Examples among them of such as for the procurement of their Countries' good, doubted not to devote themselves to execrable death's,
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and offer themselues of their own accord to assured slaughter.
and offer themselves of their own accord to assured slaughter.
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because then hee doubted not, but that hee should breake his bands, and escape the hands of the Philistims, and vex them againe.
Because then he doubted not, but that he should break his bans, and escape the hands of the philistines, and vex them again.
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This his example teacheth vs to take heed how wee commit our selues into the hands of men,
This his Exampl Teaches us to take heed how we commit our selves into the hands of men,
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But what shall I say of this nation of ours? Those Decij and Marcus Regulus shall rise vp in iudgement against many cursed vipers, degenerate miscreants of this our nation, who (hauing some of them more bonds to obliege them to loue and loyaltie then this alone, I meane, fauours from Prince, dignities and rewards more then for their desert) yet haue attempted and taken vp armes against their owne parent,
But what shall I say of this Nation of ours? Those Decij and Marcus Regulus shall rise up in judgement against many cursed vipers, degenerate miscreants of this our Nation, who (having Some of them more bonds to oblige them to love and loyalty then this alone, I mean, favours from Prince, dignities and rewards more then for their desert) yet have attempted and taken up arms against their own parent,
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and sought to shed her bowels vpon the ground:
and sought to shed her bowels upon the ground:
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some out of pretensed conscience, but most out of hellish rancour, discontent, pride, and vnthankfulnes, haue raced out the image of all loue, dutie,
Some out of pretenced conscience, but most out of hellish rancour, discontent, pride, and unthankfulness, have razed out the image of all love, duty,
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or allegiance to God, King, Religion and Nation:
or allegiance to God, King, Religion and nation:
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sorting themselues into two treacherous rankes of runnagates, the one shrouding themselues as souldiers vnder forreine Popish Princes:
sorting themselves into two treacherous ranks of runagates, the one shrouding themselves as Soldiers under foreign Popish Princes:
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and waiting their opportunitie to doe mischiefe:
and waiting their opportunity to do mischief:
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the other creeping into Cloysters, and there taking vpon them the mark of Antichrist the Pope, the deadly enemie of our Religion and State,
the other creeping into Cloisters, and there taking upon them the mark of Antichrist the Pope, the deadly enemy of our Religion and State,
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and renouncing their owne countrey and seruice thereto, to the end that they may returne againe and worke the ruine thereof by their cursed policie.
and renouncing their own country and service thereto, to the end that they may return again and work the ruin thereof by their cursed policy.
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But to leaue th•se and shut vp the poynt, let Samson teach vs, both Gouernours, Ministers,
But to leave th•se and shut up the point, let samson teach us, both Governors, Ministers,
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and people, to vnite our loue to our nation and the Church of God therein, by almeanes wishing her peace, and procuring her welfare:
and people, to unite our love to our Nation and the Church of God therein, by almeanes wishing her peace, and procuring her welfare:
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and pray God that they may more and more doe it, whom it concerneth to roote out all aduersarie power which might threaten it.
and pray God that they may more and more do it, whom it concerns to root out all adversary power which might threaten it.
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As wee see, Paul cannot thinke of his nation, but he bursteth foorth into prayers for the saluation of it, not doubting (as a loyall souldier) to pledge not his life onely, but his soule for it.
As we see, Paul cannot think of his Nation, but he bursteth forth into Prayers for the salvation of it, not doubting (as a loyal soldier) to pledge not his life only, but his soul for it.
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And Dauid when hee beheld his people standing amazed at Goliah, breaketh out thus;
And David when he beheld his people standing amazed At Goliath, breaks out thus;
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What is this vncircumcised Philistim, that he thus brayeth against God, and the hoste of Israel? Thus let it be with vs,
What is this uncircumcised Philistim, that he thus Brayeth against God, and the host of Israel? Thus let it be with us,
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and not onely content our selues with that common loue that standeth in the communion of peace, wealth, ease, pleasure, and liberties:
and not only content our selves with that Common love that Stands in the communion of peace, wealth, ease, pleasure, and Liberties:
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for then the least discontent for the want thereof may preuaile so farre, as to cause vs to forsweare all religious or ciuil interest in her that begat and nourished vs. The oath that he required of them, was for the securing of him;
for then the least discontent for the want thereof may prevail so Far, as to cause us to forswear all religious or civil Interest in her that begat and nourished us The oath that he required of them, was for the securing of him;
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for hee thought himselfe safe if he had an oath from them, that they would not kill him:
for he Thought himself safe if he had an oath from them, that they would not kill him:
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and whom we cannot safely trust;
and whom we cannot safely trust;
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and such as are not faithfull to God, except wee haue good securitie for our so doing, (yea though they make shewes of friendship and loue) but much more when they bewray themselues to be such.
and such as Are not faithful to God, except we have good security for our so doing, (yea though they make shows of friendship and love) but much more when they bewray themselves to be such.
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Neither hang we the peace of our conscience vpon men;
Neither hang we the peace of our conscience upon men;
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for they that haue none themselues, will not tender and regard vs, but put vs to our shirts.
for they that have none themselves, will not tender and regard us, but put us to our shirts.
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Looke in the former chapter more at large hereof. And here wee see, that men venture their liues vpon the securitie of an oath.
Look in the former chapter more At large hereof. And Here we see, that men venture their lives upon the security of an oath.
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He putteth his life into their hands, when they had sworne they would not kill him.
He putteth his life into their hands, when they had sworn they would not kill him.
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So the Gibeonites thought themselues safe, when the Princes of Israel had sworne to grant them their liues:
So the Gibeonites Thought themselves safe, when the Princes of Israel had sworn to grant them their lives:
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and Rahab was satisfied, when the Spies had promised her by an oath, that they would saue her and her fathers house,
and Rahab was satisfied, when the Spies had promised her by an oath, that they would save her and her Father's house,
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when they came to take Iericho the citie wherein she dwelt. Such an account hath been made of an oath, euen among the Heathens;
when they Come to take Jericho the City wherein she dwelled. Such an account hath been made of an oath, even among the heathens;
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as hath been noted in the storie of Iphtah and the men of Gilead, chapter 11, verse 11.) by the like occasion.
as hath been noted in the story of Iphtah and the men of Gilead, chapter 11, verse 11.) by the like occasion.
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Therfore most fearefull it is, that such as goe for Christians breake and goe from their oath which they haue made to witnes their faithfulnes to their brethren, putting their trust in them;
Therefore most fearful it is, that such as go for Christians break and go from their oath which they have made to witness their faithfulness to their brothers, putting their trust in them;
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wheras their bare word ought to haue tyed them:
whereas their bore word ought to have tied them:
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much more this condemnes such as lay vnconscionable oathes on people, and vrge them to sweare to that, which is in no wise to be vrged vpon them.
much more this condemns such as lay unconscionable Oaths on people, and urge them to swear to that, which is in no wise to be urged upon them.
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Now they did as they had said to him, I meane, they bound him with two new cords,
Now they did as they had said to him, I mean, they bound him with two new cords,
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and brought him downe from the rock: loe, thus they dealt with him, and deliuered him into their enemies hands.
and brought him down from the rock: lo, thus they dealt with him, and Delivered him into their enemies hands.
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Now in that they were constrained thus to bring him bound to them, euen as a sheepe to the shambles, (and as if men should deliuer their dogges to the wolues) and so must bee depriued of such a great benefit as hee had been to them almost twentie yeeres, in deliuering them from the oppression of the Philistims, (God giuing them no commandement to assist him:) note wee, that it falleth out many times, that wee must (and cannot auoide it) be depriued (the case so requiring) of our best helpes and meanes of our health, peace, libertie, and other commodities.
Now in that they were constrained thus to bring him bound to them, even as a sheep to the shambles, (and as if men should deliver their Dogs to the wolves) and so must be deprived of such a great benefit as he had been to them almost twentie Years, in delivering them from the oppression of the philistines, (God giving them no Commandment to assist him:) note we, that it falls out many times, that we must (and cannot avoid it) be deprived (the case so requiring) of our best helps and means of our health, peace, liberty, and other commodities.
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And God will haue vs feele the smart thereof, to make vs know our selues the better.
And God will have us feel the smart thereof, to make us know our selves the better.
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And how ought this to bring vs out of loue with our speciall sinnes, which are the causes hereof,
And how ought this to bring us out of love with our special Sins, which Are the Causes hereof,
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or of like vnquietnes and distraction in our liues? And if we desire to keepe the best things wee haue, to our comfort,
or of like unquietness and distraction in our lives? And if we desire to keep the best things we have, to our Comfort,
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then let vs offer violence to such our sins, as loosnes, inconstancie, hollow-heartednes, wilfulnes, stoutnes, worldlines,
then let us offer violence to such our Sins, as looseness, inconstancy, hollowheartedness, wilfulness, stoutness, worldliness,
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or to any other as they shall sit more neere vs. Touching this fruite of sinne, wee haue had occasion to speake often, and through this booke.
or to any other as they shall fit more near us Touching this fruit of sin, we have had occasion to speak often, and through this book.
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The men of Iudah to shew their diligence, and to purge themselues from blame with the Philistims, brought Samson from the rock bound vnto them in that place Lehi before mentioned, nigh the borders of the Philistims,
The men of Iudah to show their diligence, and to purge themselves from blame with the philistines, brought samson from the rock bound unto them in that place Lehi before mentioned, High the borders of the philistines,
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and yeelding him vp so into their hands, at least going about so to do: (for else,
and yielding him up so into their hands, At least going about so to do: (for Else,
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if he had escaped before they saw him bound, and before they had receiued him into their custody, they might haue been thought to deale fraudulently with the Philistims,
if he had escaped before they saw him bound, and before they had received him into their custody, they might have been Thought to deal fraudulently with the philistines,
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and not to haue bound him,) I say when they brought him to them, in that manner, I meane fast bound, they shouted with a great noise for ioy:
and not to have bound him,) I say when they brought him to them, in that manner, I mean fast bound, they shouted with a great noise for joy:
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so glad they were, when they had him their enemie, so neere them, euen in their hands,
so glad they were, when they had him their enemy, so near them, even in their hands,
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and (as they thought) past escaping. Behold heere the ioy of the wicked, wherein it consisteth, and how it is caused.
and (as they Thought) passed escaping. Behold Here the joy of the wicked, wherein it Consisteth, and how it is caused.
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In a word, when their desire is accomplished; howsoeuer it bee:
In a word, when their desire is accomplished; howsoever it be:
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as in the apprehending of a great enemy of theirs, (as heere it was with the Philistims,
as in the apprehending of a great enemy of theirs, (as Here it was with the philistines,
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when they had got Samson bound) so in their aduancement, in feasting, in play, vaine pleasure, and such like.
when they had god samson bound) so in their advancement, in feasting, in play, vain pleasure, and such like.
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But as for good things, as the certainty of the fauour of God, the assurance of eternall life, other heauenly tidings of the Gospell, the setting vp of the kingdome of Christ,
But as for good things, as the certainty of the favour of God, the assurance of Eternal life, other heavenly tidings of the Gospel, the setting up of the Kingdom of christ,
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or the ouerthrow of idolatry or some great sinne, finally in holding and keeping a good conscience (which yet is continuall feasting) they know they cannot reioyce in these.
or the overthrow of idolatry or Some great sin, finally in holding and keeping a good conscience (which yet is continual feasting) they know they cannot rejoice in these.
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Whereby a man may iudge more certainely of their estate to Godward, then the Physitian may of the state of his patients disease, by feeling his pulse.
Whereby a man may judge more Certainly of their estate to Godward, then the physician may of the state of his patients disease, by feeling his pulse.
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And to speake as the truth is, what resting is in such ioy, how lawfull soeuer the things are in which they reioyce? but a sudden sorrow may follow as greatly stinging and tormenting them,
And to speak as the truth is, what resting is in such joy, how lawful soever the things Are in which they rejoice? but a sudden sorrow may follow as greatly stinging and tormenting them,
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or such as will at least a while after vndoubtedly take hold of them, in this changeable world (if no other way) by losing and forgetting that which caused such reioycing.
or such as will At least a while After undoubtedly take hold of them, in this changeable world (if not other Way) by losing and forgetting that which caused such rejoicing.
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And these moods and passions) which are as meere extremities, as the noonetide is to midnight) are nothing beseeming the faithfull seruants of God,
And these moods and passion) which Are as mere extremities, as the noontide is to midnight) Are nothing beseeming the faithful Servants of God,
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but doe vtterly disguise them, who haue learned to take vp their delight in the other things holy and heauenly, which I haue last mentioned, and such like:
but do utterly disguise them, who have learned to take up their delight in the other things holy and heavenly, which I have last mentioned, and such like:
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and in their reioycings in and about these outward to bee carried alwaies in a meane, and with measure.
and in their rejoicings in and about these outward to be carried always in a mean, and with measure.
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And because I know, that vpon that which I haue now saide, it will answere these demands and questions,
And Because I know, that upon that which I have now said, it will answer these demands and questions,
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whether it be vnlawfull to reioyce in such lawfull things as God giueth men to enioy in this life,
whither it be unlawful to rejoice in such lawful things as God gives men to enjoy in this life,
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as victory ouer enemies, promotion, wealth, and such like: I answere, no, as I said before:
as victory over enemies, promotion, wealth, and such like: I answer, no, as I said before:
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so as withall we desire and resolue to make right vse of them, so farre as wee know how, or may learne:
so as withal we desire and resolve to make right use of them, so Far as we know how, or may Learn:
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but to rest in them is vnlawfull, for that were to trust in them, which is idolatry.
but to rest in them is unlawful, for that were to trust in them, which is idolatry.
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Also to exceed in reioycing for hauing them, is to take away our ioy from better things,
Also to exceed in rejoicing for having them, is to take away our joy from better things,
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if we haue any, or to hinder it, that there may be none; of which fault to be conuinced, Iob in no wise could abide it.
if we have any, or to hinder it, that there may be none; of which fault to be convinced, Job in no wise could abide it.
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I thinke it not vnfit heere, (though I might bring hither his owne words, which doe cleerely shew that hee was a paterne of rightly enioying riches (to set downe the obseruation of the right learned Father Master Beza concerning this point.
I think it not unfit Here, (though I might bring hither his own words, which do clearly show that he was a pattern of rightly enjoying riches (to Set down the observation of the right learned Father Master Beza Concerning this point.
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Hee well weighing the story of Iob and his practise this way, speaketh thus of him about this thing.
He well weighing the story of Job and his practice this Way, speaks thus of him about this thing.
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Iob (saith he) lost his goods without any great griefe, therfore he enioyed them when he had them, without any great loue.Job (Says he) lost his goods without any great grief, Therefore he enjoyed them when he had them, without any great love.
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Thus wee haue heard in this second part, how the Philistims preuailed thus far to the satisfying of themselues in seeking reuenge vpō Samson, that they caused the mē of Iudah to bring him bound vnto them, to their great reioycing.
Thus we have herd in this second part, how the philistines prevailed thus Far to the satisfying of themselves in seeking revenge upon samson, that they caused the men of Iudah to bring him bound unto them, to their great rejoicing.
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Now followeth the third part of this Chapter, wherein we shall see how flitting and short this their ioy was.
Now follows the third part of this Chapter, wherein we shall see how flitting and short this their joy was.
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THE EIGHTIE ONE SERMON ON THE XV. CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE EIGHTY ONE SERMON ON THE XV. CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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The third part of the Chapter. Vers. 14. And the spirit of the Lord came mightily vpon him,
The third part of the Chapter. Vers. 14. And the Spirit of the Lord Come mightily upon him,
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and the cords that were vpon his armes became as flax that was burnt with fire,
and the cords that were upon his arms became as flax that was burned with fire,
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and his bands loosed from off his hands. and his bans loosed from off his hands.
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15. And hee found a new iaw bone of an Asse, and put forth his hand,
15. And he found a new jaw bone of an Ass, and put forth his hand,
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16. And Samson said, With the iaw bone of an Asse, heapes vpon heapes, with the iaw bone of an Asse haue I slaine a thousand men.
16. And samson said, With the jaw bone of an Ass, heaps upon heaps, with the jaw bone of an Ass have I slain a thousand men.
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17. And it came to passe when he had made an end of speaking, that he cast away the iaw bone out of his hand, and called that place Ramath-Lehi.
17. And it Come to pass when he had made an end of speaking, that he cast away the jaw bone out of his hand, and called that place Ramath-Lehi.
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THe summe of the words which I haue now set downe is briefly this, that first Samson broke his bands:
THe sum of the words which I have now Set down is briefly this, that First samson broke his bans:
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after that, hee slew a thousand of them: and lastly, gaue a name to the place accordingly.
After that, he slew a thousand of them: and lastly, gave a name to the place accordingly.
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To proceed first with this other part of the 14. verse, for the former part was spoken of in the former Sermon, it is said concerning the first of these three points, that while the Philistims were shouting for ioy at the deliuering of Samson bound vnto them:
To proceed First with this other part of the 14. verse, for the former part was spoken of in the former Sermon, it is said Concerning the First of these three points, that while the philistines were shouting for joy At the delivering of samson bound unto them:
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the spirit of the Lord strengthened him in such wise, that he did as easily breake the cords,
the Spirit of the Lord strengthened him in such wise, that he did as Easily break the cords,
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as if the fire had burned flax.
as if the fire had burned flax.
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Wherein still let vs marke, that the Lord is said to giue strength to Samson, that we may see that he was with him,
Wherein still let us mark, that the Lord is said to give strength to samson, that we may see that he was with him,
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and assisted him in all the great acts that he did against the Philistims.
and assisted him in all the great acts that he did against the philistines.
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Which many in reading the story not marking, do not vnderstand it, but take it amisse,
Which many in reading the story not marking, do not understand it, but take it amiss,
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as though Samson had done all that he did against them, cruelly and spitefully;
as though samson had done all that he did against them, cruelly and spitefully;
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when (yet) all may easily see, that strength and rare courage and labour, which hee had not of himselfe, were requisite for the doing of the things that hee did,
when (yet) all may Easily see, that strength and rare courage and labour, which he had not of himself, were requisite for the doing of the things that he did,
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if hee had been neuer so malicious. And so in all the duties that we performe, to the magnifying of the Gospel,
if he had been never so malicious. And so in all the duties that we perform, to the magnifying of the Gospel,
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and our holy profession of it, more then other doe attaine vnto, let vs looke that the Lord set vs about them,
and our holy profession of it, more then other do attain unto, let us look that the Lord Set us about them,
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and goe before vs in them by his word, and be the perswader of vs thereto by his spirit, (whereby onely wee are inabled.) that so neither fancy,
and go before us in them by his word, and be the persuader of us thereto by his Spirit, (whereby only we Are enabled.) that so neither fancy,
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nor moode, and passion may be said to leade vs therein: which may easily come to passe in the doing of good things;
nor mood, and passion may be said to lead us therein: which may Easily come to pass in the doing of good things;
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as by the like occasions I haue often obserued.
as by the like occasions I have often observed.
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And heere it is very profitable to note, how short and momentanie the greatioy of the Philistims was at the beholding of Samson bound:
And Here it is very profitable to note, how short and momentary the greatioy of the philistines was At the beholding of samson bound:
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forloe, the Lord vnbound him immediately, and so turned al their ioy into as great sorrow.
forloe, the Lord unbound him immediately, and so turned all their joy into as great sorrow.
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This may be learned here, how flitting the reioycings of such are as be not guided by the spirit of God,
This may be learned Here, how flitting the rejoicings of such Are as be not guided by the Spirit of God,
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the best of them are fickle and momentany, yea euen the pleasantest of them as the cracking of thornes vnder a pot.
the best of them Are fickle and momentany, yea even the Pleasantest of them as the cracking of thorns under a pot.
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Onely this caueat I would haue the reader to obserue, that what I speake of these vncircumcised Philistims in this & the next point, I applie not vnto their particular condition (being not enlightened,
Only this caveat I would have the reader to observe, that what I speak of these uncircumcised philistines in this & the next point, I apply not unto their particular condition (being not enlightened,
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but destitute of all feeling of their misery, or sinne,) but I take occasion by the iust iudgement of God vpon them for other sinnes against their knowledge, to put all bad persons in mind of the woe which hangeth ouer them for their vnbeleefe, wilfull louing of darkenesse more then light, and the seuerall sinnes issuing thence,
but destitute of all feeling of their misery, or sin,) but I take occasion by the just judgement of God upon them for other Sins against their knowledge, to put all bad Persons in mind of the woe which hangs over them for their unbelief, wilful loving of darkness more then Light, and the several Sins issuing thence,
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and by name the abuse of earthly blessings. And this I say of all such;
and by name the abuse of earthly blessings. And this I say of all such;
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The wicked flourisheth (as Dauid faith) like the greene bay tree, that doth not as other trees cast or change her leafe, no not in winter:
The wicked flourishes (as David faith) like the green bay tree, that does not as other trees cast or change her leaf, no not in winter:
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so doth their iollity appeare aboue other mens:
so does their jollity appear above other men's:
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nay it seemeth in the eyes of fooles, to be such, that they liue (as they suppose) in a little paradise:
nay it seems in the eyes of Fools, to be such, that they live (as they suppose) in a little paradise:
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and yet within a while there is no remainder or token of any such thing left behinde,
and yet within a while there is no remainder or token of any such thing left behind,
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but desolation onely and confusion to be seene, but of their estate to Godward, as a secret I cease to speake of.
but desolation only and confusion to be seen, but of their estate to Godward, as a secret I cease to speak of.
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Nabal swimming in wealth, did make a feast as the feast of a King, and his heart was merrie with wine,Nabal swimming in wealth, did make a feast as the feast of a King, and his heart was merry with wine,
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but about ten daies after, he was taken from all, and died;
but about ten days After, he was taken from all, and died;
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and his heart died the next morning, after he heard he should die, and hee was like a stone,
and his heart died the next morning, After he herd he should die, and he was like a stone,
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when his wife told him what had been intended against him.
when his wife told him what had been intended against him.
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And how was Hamans heart lifted vp by his aduancement and great fauour with the King? So that he could not containe himselfe,
And how was Hamans heart lifted up by his advancement and great favour with the King? So that he could not contain himself,
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but he must needs tell forth to his friends, what prosperitie he had;
but he must needs tell forth to his Friends, what Prosperity he had;
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and yet he had as good hold of it, as can be enioyed in this world, being backed and vpholden by the mightiest that was in the land vnder God.
and yet he had as good hold of it, as can be enjoyed in this world, being backed and upholden by the Mightiest that was in the land under God.
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But how soone was all his honour laid in the dust, and his ioy ended with most bitter anguish and torment?
But how soon was all his honour laid in the dust, and his joy ended with most bitter anguish and torment?
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The Scriptures and experience are full of such examples.
The Scriptures and experience Are full of such Examples.
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Hee that hath liued and obserued the courses of those, who in diuers ages haue seemed most happie of other of their condition,
He that hath lived and observed the courses of those, who in diverse ages have seemed most happy of other of their condition,
pns31 cst vhz vvn cc vvd dt n2 pp-f d, r-crq p-acp j n2 vhb vvn av-ds j pp-f j-jn pp-f po32 n1,
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and for weapon, though he had none, a new and moist iawbone of an Asse by Gods prouidence lay by, which he tooke vp,
and for weapon, though he had none, a new and moist jawbone of an Ass by God's providence lay by, which he took up,
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and haue most giuen themselues, as their state and place would giue them leaue, to take the vtmost of their liberty in the merriments of the world, (and yet what haue they been,
and have most given themselves, as their state and place would give them leave, to take the utmost of their liberty in the merriments of the world, (and yet what have they been,
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but play and other vaine pleasure taking in pampering the body with eating and drinking, company keeping with such as themselues b••,
but play and other vain pleasure taking in pampering the body with eating and drinking, company keeping with such as themselves b••,
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or in gathering wealth, and such like) they (I say) who haue marked such things, what haue they seene but this,
or in gathering wealth, and such like) they (I say) who have marked such things, what have they seen but this,
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how soone they haue been taken from them all, neuer looking for it, not thinking of it,
how soon they have been taken from them all, never looking for it, not thinking of it,
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and yet others oft fearing it, and many of them in such manner plucked from all,
and yet Others oft fearing it, and many of them in such manner plucked from all,
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as if a man would say. God would haue all to marke and speake of it.
as if a man would say. God would have all to mark and speak of it.
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For if Salomon could finde nothing in all his royalties, dignities, and pleasures, but vanitie and vexation, doe other comming after him, looke to find better then be euer could? no, this world affordeth no better.
For if Solomon could find nothing in all his royalties, dignities, and pleasures, but vanity and vexation, do other coming After him, look to find better then be ever could? no, this world affords no better.
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So that it may iustly grieue him, that knoweth that all such shall come to feareful iudgement, who haue made these fading and deceiueable pleasures their greatest ioy, to thinke they haue been no wiser,
So that it may justly grieve him, that Knoweth that all such shall come to fearful judgement, who have made these fading and deceivable pleasures their greatest joy, to think they have been no Wiser,
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but to trifle out their pretious time, in which they might haue taken so much good;
but to trifle out their precious time, in which they might have taken so much good;
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I meane, they might haue sucked out of the Gospell true comfort here, and saluation afterward for euer.
I mean, they might have sucked out of the Gospel true Comfort Here, and salvation afterwards for ever.
pns11 vvb, pns32 vmd vhi vvn av pp-f dt n1 j n1 av, cc n1 av p-acp av.
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And this is the right vse that should bee made of this doctrine, to wit, of the momentanie ioy of the godlesse and irreligious in this world, that wee should seeke durable ioy,
And this is the right use that should be made of this Doctrine, to wit, of the momentary joy of the godless and irreligious in this world, that we should seek durable joy,
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and that which is also most sound and sauorie, namely, the assurance of Gods fauour heere on earth, (till wee enioy it most perfectly in heauen;) and a Christian and godly life, which is the only sweet companion and guide, that leadeth vs thither.
and that which is also most found and savoury, namely, the assurance of God's favour Here on earth, (till we enjoy it most perfectly in heaven;) and a Christian and godly life, which is the only sweet Companion and guide, that leads us thither.
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The first of the three things in this third part, wee haue now heard, and that was,
The First of the three things in this third part, we have now herd, and that was,
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how he brake the double cord wherewith he was tied.
how he brake the double cord wherewith he was tied.
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The second is set downe in these two verses, namely, that when hee had escaped out of their hands,
The second is Set down in these two Verses, namely, that when he had escaped out of their hands,
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yet it was so farre off, that all they who were there present could apprehend him againe, that he slew a thousand of those Philistims, there gathered together to see him,
yet it was so Far off, that all they who were there present could apprehend him again, that he slew a thousand of those philistines, there gathered together to see him,
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& reioyce at the bringing of him thither bound.
& rejoice At the bringing of him thither bound.
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But ye will aske how he could doe so, being but one alone, and yet naked also and vnfurnished of weapons;
But you will ask how he could do so, being but one alone, and yet naked also and unfurnished of weapons;
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I say, the Lord, as we haue heard, strengthened him:
I say, the Lord, as we have herd, strengthened him:
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and made that serue for the purpose, as if it it had been sword, staffe, or other weapon.
and made that serve for the purpose, as if it it had been sword, staff, or other weapon.
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And when hee had slaine them, hee shewed what heapes hee had made with so slight a helpe or instrument.
And when he had slain them, he showed what heaps he had made with so slight a help or Instrument.
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Heere we see that these Philistims lately so exceedingly ioyfull, did not onely lose their ioy, but their liues also.
Here we see that these philistines lately so exceedingly joyful, did not only loose their joy, but their lives also.
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And this may tell vs yet a heauier thing then the former.
And this may tell us yet a Heavier thing then the former.
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For it teacheth, that for the most part, looke what fearefull and blind estate the blind and bad people liue in,
For it Teaches, that for the most part, look what fearful and blind estate the blind and bad people live in,
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and chuse to repose themselues in, in the same they continue for the most part, and end their daies.
and choose to repose themselves in, in the same they continue for the most part, and end their days.
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For is there almost any place left for amendment? Therfore the Apostle saith;
For is there almost any place left for amendment? Therefore the Apostle Says;
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The wicked and the deceiuer wax worse and worse, and when they crie peace, peace, and all things are safe,
The wicked and the deceiver wax Worse and Worse, and when they cry peace, peace, and all things Are safe,
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then commeth destruction suddenly vpon them, before they be aware, as the trauell vpon a woman with child,
then comes destruction suddenly upon them, before they be aware, as the travel upon a woman with child,
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and they shall not be able to auoide it.
and they shall not be able to avoid it.
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When the rich man in the Gospell reioyced most in that he had, he was nearest a wofull end.
When the rich man in the Gospel rejoiced most in that he had, he was nearest a woeful end.
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So Baltazzer when he was drinking wine merrily with his Princes and Concubines, in the vessels of the Temple,
So Baltazzer when he was drinking wine merrily with his Princes and Concubines, in the vessels of the Temple,
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then the fearfull hand writing appeared on the wall, hauing this meaning, God hath finished thy kingdome.
then the fearful hand writing appeared on the wall, having this meaning, God hath finished thy Kingdom.
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So Agag. And as such liue, so they die.
So Agag. And as such live, so they die.
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Although I denie not, but God, where it pleaseth him, can giue a new hart, where it is sought,
Although I deny not, but God, where it Pleases him, can give a new heart, where it is sought,
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and cause such vanity to bee distasted, as wherein men haue delighted, and worke found reioycing instead thereof.
and cause such vanity to be distasted, as wherein men have delighted, and work found rejoicing instead thereof.
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Therefore chuse wee the best delights, and so the longer we hold them, the soundlier wee shall enioy them,
Therefore choose we the best delights, and so the longer we hold them, the soundlier we shall enjoy them,
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vntill we keepe them vnto our end.
until we keep them unto our end.
c-acp pns12 vvb pno32 p-acp po12 n1.
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Another thing that he did, was, that when he had slaine an heape, he correcteth himselfe,
another thing that he did, was, that when he had slain an heap, he Correcteth himself,
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when hee smote them on both sides with the iaw-bone, they preasing about to take him;
when he smote them on both sides with the jawbone, they pressing about to take him;
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and he saith, two heapes, or many: as if he should haue said; heapes vpon heapes had been slaine by him.
and he Says, two heaps, or many: as if he should have said; heaps upon heaps had been slain by him.
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And seeing hee knew that God gaue him the strength thereto, hee being a godly man, why doth he vtter these words,
And seeing he knew that God gave him the strength thereto, he being a godly man, why does he utter these words,
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(122) chapter (DIV2)
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but that al might see and acknowledge what a great worke God had wrought by him,
but that all might see and acknowledge what a great work God had wrought by him,
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and there came water thereout, and when he had drunke, his spirit came againe, and he reuiued:
and there Come water thereout, and when he had drunk, his Spirit Come again, and he revived:
cc a-acp vvd n1 av, cc c-crq pns31 vhd vvn, po31 n1 vvd av, cc pns31 vvd:
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and that by a weake meane, euen with the iaw bone of an Asse? To teach vs, that where the Lord will haue vs execute iustice without pitie vpon euill doers, we must not faint,
and that by a weak mean, even with the jaw bone of an Ass? To teach us, that where the Lord will have us execute Justice without pity upon evil doers, we must not faint,
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nor be negligent to doe his commandement vpon them, as Samson did here, Ioshua before on Achan, Ehud vpon the King of Moab, and Shamgar on the Philistims.
nor be negligent to do his Commandment upon them, as samson did Here, Ioshua before on achan, Ehud upon the King of Moab, and Shamgar on the philistines.
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God will haue the wicked smart for their trespasses openly committed; God will have the wicked smart for their Trespasses openly committed;
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to smart (I say) by men according to the weight and hainousnesse of them,
to smart (I say) by men according to the weight and heinousness of them,
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and vtterly forbiddeth foolish pity to be shewed in such a case; according to the saying of Salomon: It is an abomination to iustifie the wicked.
and utterly forbiddeth foolish pity to be showed in such a case; according to the saying of Solomon: It is an abomination to justify the wicked.
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The like may be said against that foolish pity which ariseth in vs, when wee behold Gods immediate hand vpon them, The like may be said against that foolish pity which arises in us, when we behold God's immediate hand upon them,
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and yet wee ought not then for all this to insult ouer them:
and yet we ought not then for all this to insult over them:
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but we must ascribe honour to God, with those 24. Elders in the Reuelation, and Dauid vpon the death of Nabal.
but we must ascribe honour to God, with those 24. Elders in the Revelation, and David upon the death of Nabal.
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Now followeth the third point, that as Samson honoured God in shewing what hee had done by him, in slaying heapes of men,
Now follows the third point, that as samson honoured God in showing what he had done by him, in slaying heaps of men,
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euen a thousand, so he added this thereto;
even a thousand, so he added this thereto;
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that he gaue a name to the place where hee did it, as a memoriall thereof, that all posterity comming after, might know vnto the end of the world, what great things God did for his people against their enemies.
that he gave a name to the place where he did it, as a memorial thereof, that all posterity coming After, might know unto the end of the world, what great things God did for his people against their enemies.
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The name of it he called Ramath-Lehi; as if he should haue said, the lifting vp of a iaw-bone, which remaineth as a monument of Gods mighty worke by him euen to this day.
The name of it he called Ramath-Lehi; as if he should have said, the lifting up of a jawbone, which remains as a monument of God's mighty work by him even to this day.
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Thus, and by this meanes Gods seruants haue praised him in times past, as in the booke of Numbers, Ioshua and other, is to bee seene,
Thus, and by this means God's Servants have praised him in times past, as in the book of Numbers, Ioshua and other, is to be seen,
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as well as other times by songs and dances, that wee all may marke and remember his benefits and great workes,
as well as other times by songs and dances, that we all may mark and Remember his benefits and great works,
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and praise him among the generations following, to the quickening and comforting of his people, and the feare of his enemies;
and praise him among the generations following, to the quickening and comforting of his people, and the Fear of his enemies;
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although not in the same manner that some haue done in ages past. But of this before, once or twice.
although not in the same manner that Some have done in ages past. But of this before, once or twice.
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The fourth part of the Chapter. Vers. 18. And he was sore athirst, and called on the Lord,
The fourth part of the Chapter. Vers. 18. And he was soar athirst, and called on the Lord,
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and said, Thou hast giuen this great deliuerance into the hand of thy seruant:
and said, Thou hast given this great deliverance into the hand of thy servant:
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and now shall I die for thirst, and fall into the hand of the vncircumcised? 19. But God claue an hollow place that was in the iaw,
and now shall I die for thirst, and fallen into the hand of the uncircumcised? 19. But God clave an hollow place that was in the jaw,
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wherfore he called the name thereof En-hakkoreh, which is in Lehi vnto this day. 20. And he iudged Israel in the daies of the Philistims twentie yeeres. Wherefore he called the name thereof En-hakkoreh, which is in Lehi unto this day. 20. And he judged Israel in the days of the philistines twentie Years.
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NOw followeth the fourth and last part of this Chapter:
NOw follows the fourth and last part of this Chapter:
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wherein is shewed, what an exceeding great thirst Samson had after the slaughter of these Philistims,
wherein is showed, what an exceeding great thirst samson had After the slaughter of these philistines,
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and that he prayed to God, and he giue him water, so that he reuiued: and so he praised God there.
and that he prayed to God, and he give him water, so that he revived: and so he praised God there.
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And 〈 … 〉 time that hee iudged Israel, is in the last place adioyned and set downe, ••ch was twentie yeres.
And 〈 … 〉 time that he judged Israel, is in the last place adjoined and Set down, ••ch was twentie Years.
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By this thirst of his, the Lord would haue him to know himselfe, and to be held vnder,
By this thirst of his, the Lord would have him to know himself, and to be held under,
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lest by that which hee had done to the Philistims, hee might haue been lifted vp aboue that which was meet. Thus he dealeth with his;
lest by that which he had done to the philistines, he might have been lifted up above that which was meet. Thus he deals with his;
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intermixing his chastisements with blessings, that both they may be held in humility by the one,
intermixing his chastisements with blessings, that both they may be held in humility by the one,
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and yet may haue sufficient encouragement to abide constantly in a good course, and not forget the Lord and become high minded,
and yet may have sufficient encouragement to abide constantly in a good course, and not forget the Lord and become high minded,
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as they are easily brought to bee by the other, to wit, his benefits.
as they Are Easily brought to be by the other, to wit, his benefits.
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And thus the Lord saw good to deale euen with Paul himselfe, who was buffeted by Satan,
And thus the Lord saw good to deal even with Paul himself, who was buffeted by Satan,
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when hee had been listed vp to the third heauen by the rauishing of Gods spirit:
when he had been listed up to the third heaven by the ravishing of God's Spirit:
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yet hee had that humour remaining in him, which needed setling and cooling, that his ioy might be kept within holy lists and bounds.
yet he had that humour remaining in him, which needed settling and cooling, that his joy might be kept within holy lists and bounds.
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And the same I haue noted in that famous accident of Iphtah his daughter:
And the same I have noted in that famous accident of Iphtah his daughter:
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whom God set on to abase him, that hee might proceed on to the triumph more soberly. whom God Set on to abase him, that he might proceed on to the triumph more soberly.
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Wee must thinke Gods seruants are deare to him, when hee sticketh not to bereaue them of their preciousest delights, to the end they may hold their delight in him,
we must think God's Servants Are deer to him, when he sticketh not to bereave them of their preciousest delights, to the end they may hold their delight in him,
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and not turne their sweetnesse into bitternes, I meane, their holy reioycing, into fleshly presumption.
and not turn their sweetness into bitterness, I mean, their holy rejoicing, into fleshly presumption.
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The reason hereof is, because else God cannot trust vs in the businesse he sets vs about,
The reason hereof is, Because Else God cannot trust us in the business he sets us about,
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except hee giues vs coolings and abasements to consume the superfluity of our hypocrisie, conceitednesse of our selues, pride and security:
except he gives us coolings and abasements to consume the superfluity of our hypocrisy, conceitedness of our selves, pride and security:
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which are as vnfit dealers in heauenly matters, as Nadab and Abihu their strange fire was to kindle incense or offer sacrifice withall.
which Are as unfit dealers in heavenly matters, as Nadab and Abihu their strange fire was to kindle incense or offer sacrifice withal.
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And secondly, the Lord honoreth many of his deare seruants (whose faith and setlednesse in grace,
And secondly, the Lord Honoureth many of his deer Servants (whose faith and Settledness in grace,
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and freedome from such grosse staines hee is priuie vnto) by giuing them the proofe of their patience, vprightnesse and humility, presently after the exercise of their thankfulnesse and reioycing:
and freedom from such gross stains he is privy unto) by giving them the proof of their patience, uprightness and humility, presently After the exercise of their thankfulness and rejoicing:
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that so the crosse suddenly comming vpon great blessings, or deliuerances, they may approue themselues soundly religious, in that they are fit to goe vnder the one without murmuring,
that so the cross suddenly coming upon great blessings, or Deliverances, they may approve themselves soundly religious, in that they Are fit to go under the one without murmuring,
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as well as they vsed the other without foolish lightnesse and vaine glory.
as well as they used the other without foolish lightness and vain glory.
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And it is a rare gift for a man by his wise carriage vnder such kind of afflictions, to shew, that hee waited for his abasement,
And it is a rare gift for a man by his wise carriage under such kind of afflictions, to show, that he waited for his abasement,
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euen in the greatest welfare, as Iob, in the height of his prosperity looked for his change.
even in the greatest welfare, as Job, in the height of his Prosperity looked for his change.
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Whereas the common sort of professors, if God endow and furnish them with any priuiledge aboue others;
Whereas the Common sort of professors, if God endow and furnish them with any privilege above Others;
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as good successe and thriuing in the world, victory ouer their aduersary in sute of Law, credit and good account, either for labour in the the Ministery,
as good success and thriving in the world, victory over their adversary in suit of Law, credit and good account, either for labour in the the Ministry,
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or for profession of the Gospell, liberty to heare the Word, and to enioy the Sabbaths, fellowship of the faithfull, or the like;
or for profession of the Gospel, liberty to hear the Word, and to enjoy the Sabbaths, fellowship of the faithful, or the like;
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they presently are sicke of a spirituall Plurasie, and rankenesse of corrupt blood, which if God (by some sudden change) abate not, would soone oppresse them.
they presently Are sick of a spiritual Plurasie, and rankness of corrupt blood, which if God (by Some sudden change) abate not, would soon oppress them.
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And this nurture wee should all learne, that wee may keepe compasse in our liues,
And this nurture we should all Learn, that we may keep compass in our lives,
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and neither turne to the right hand, nor to the left, which is a great portion,
and neither turn to the right hand, nor to the left, which is a great portion,
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and sauoureth of much grace and godly wisedome.
and savoureth of much grace and godly Wisdom.
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For if we swell, know wee for certainty, that God will pull vs downe, and lest wee should faint and be loden with trouble to our discouragement, hee will put vnder his hand in due time to lift vs vp againe.
For if we swell, know we for certainty, that God will pull us down, and lest we should faint and be laden with trouble to our discouragement, he will put under his hand in due time to lift us up again.
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And if wee regard to bee guided by his word, his handie worke and corrections shall bee fewer,
And if we regard to be guided by his word, his handy work and corrections shall be fewer,
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or more fauourable, and fruitfull in vs. As for hypocrites and time seruers, God vseth no such discipline toward them,
or more favourable, and fruitful in us As for Hypocrites and time servers, God uses no such discipline towards them,
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but lets them fall from one extremity into another. See that I haue said of this in the eleuenth Chapter.
but lets them fallen from one extremity into Another. See that I have said of this in the Eleventh Chapter.
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In that this extreme thirstines did not breed in him murmuring against God, for that he who had done him such seruice, should now be suffered to miscarrie,
In that this extreme thirstiness did not breed in him murmuring against God, for that he who had done him such service, should now be suffered to miscarry,
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as it were, and to fall into the hands of Gods enemies, as they fell into his;
as it were, and to fallen into the hands of God's enemies, as they fell into his;
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Thou (O Lord) grantedst by thy seruant this great preseruation to thy people. The second, this:
Thou (Oh Lord) grantedst by thy servant this great preservation to thy people. The second, this:
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it is to admonish vs, that we should beware of that sinne of impatience, and breaking out against God when we are crossed, (as wee are too prone and ready to doe) as though he must helpe and deliuer vs when wee would,
it is to admonish us, that we should beware of that sin of impatience, and breaking out against God when we Are crossed, (as we Are too prove and ready to do) as though he must help and deliver us when we would,
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or else he doth vs great wrong:
or Else he does us great wrong:
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euen as Mary in the want of wine at the marriage, looked vnwisely that Christ should prouide it by miracle by and by.
even as Marry in the want of wine At the marriage, looked unwisely that christ should provide it by miracle by and by.
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Nay rather, let vs know that we are euer vnprofitable, and that God seeth we haue need oft times to be spurred forward,
Nay rather, let us know that we Are ever unprofitable, and that God sees we have need oft times to be spurred forward,
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and therfore with Samson, Dauid, and other his people it behoueth vs to sue humbly to him, that so his helpe may be the more sweete vnto vs when it commeth:
and Therefore with samson, David, and other his people it behooves us to sue humbly to him, that so his help may be the more sweet unto us when it comes:
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and that we thinke not our selues too good to waite vpon him patiently, but rather with importunitie call vpon him in the meane season.
and that we think not our selves too good to wait upon him patiently, but rather with importunity call upon him in the mean season.
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We make a good shift while the Lord spares vs;
We make a good shift while the Lord spares us;
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but if once he lay his hand vpon vs, then we verifie that which Satan spake falsely of Iob, that is, we curse him to his face.
but if once he lay his hand upon us, then we verify that which Satan spoke falsely of Job, that is, we curse him to his face.
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Not vnlike in this to him, that seeing himselfe and his hoste in perill by thirst, murmured, saying; Not unlike in this to him, that seeing himself and his host in peril by thirst, murmured, saying;
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What? hath the Lord brought three Kings together and their armies to destroy them? And the like was his behauiour after in the famine, of which we reade, 2. King. 6. So the Israelites in their returne from Egypt, of whom the Prophet complaineth, Psal. 95. And these (the more is the pitie) are our presidents which we follow (yea euen in pettie trials) rather then Iob, who in the middest of his miseries, was so far from charging God foolishly, that he blessed him,
What? hath the Lord brought three Kings together and their armies to destroy them? And the like was his behaviour After in the famine, of which we read, 2. King. 6. So the Israelites in their return from Egypt, of whom the Prophet Complaineth, Psalm 95. And these (the more is the pity) Are our Presidents which we follow (yea even in Petty trials) rather then Job, who in the midst of his misery's, was so Far from charging God foolishly, that he blessed him,
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and reioyced in suffering tentation, as S. Iames saith, are blessed:
and rejoiced in suffering tentation, as S. James Says, Are blessed:
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and therefore as wee heare of his patience, so we see what end the Lord gaue him.
and Therefore as we hear of his patience, so we see what end the Lord gave him.
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Farre are wee from considering that our owne sinne being the cause why we suffer, we may well bow our shoulders to beare our affliction.
far Are we from considering that our own sin being the cause why we suffer, we may well bow our shoulders to bear our affliction.
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Or, that he who sent one, might haue sent tenne, and set them on tenne times deeplier, and might haue begun sooner.
Or, that he who sent one, might have sent tenne, and Set them on tenne times deeplier, and might have begun sooner.
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But this I haue oft vrged by occasion of shewing what the power of faith is in the well bearing the crosse;
But this I have oft urged by occasion of showing what the power of faith is in the well bearing the cross;
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without which patience is a stranger.
without which patience is a stranger.
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He vpholdeth and strengtheneth his prayer by two maine and strong pillars, that hee might be confident that God would heare him.
He upholdeth and strengtheneth his prayer by two main and strong pillars, that he might be confident that God would hear him.
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One was the acknowledging of his power and mercie in the late victorie: for thus he saith;
One was the acknowledging of his power and mercy in the late victory: for thus he Says;
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I am thy seruant, and in this businesse against the Philistims I haue done thy worke, which thou settest me about,
I am thy servant, and in this business against the philistines I have done thy work, which thou settest me about,
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therefore leaue me not now to this reproch.
Therefore leave me not now to this reproach.
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And this, with that in the last verse, that he is said to haue iudged Israel, doe still proue that God in all this resisting the Philistims, did appoint him to it,
And this, with that in the last verse, that he is said to have judged Israel, do still prove that God in all this resisting the philistines, did appoint him to it,
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and that hee is not to be blamed as a priuate man, that did rashly and furiously take it in band,
and that he is not to be blamed as a private man, that did rashly and furiously take it in band,
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as some more ignorant and hastie then wise, will be bold to iudge. Our instruction is from hence twofold:
as Some more ignorant and hasty then wise, will be bold to judge. Our instruction is from hence twofold:
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first, that the remembring of Gods former benefits and fauour doe adde great force to,
First, that the remembering of God's former benefits and favour do add great force to,
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and cause much feruencie in our prayers, (this being added, that wee quench not the same by any sinne committed against conscience) for then we may be sure God will heare vs,
and cause much fervency in our Prayers, (this being added, that we quench not the same by any sin committed against conscience) for then we may be sure God will hear us,
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as he hath done oft before. And here that of the Apostle hath place, Experience bringeth hope, which maketh not ashamed:
as he hath done oft before. And Here that of the Apostle hath place, Experience brings hope, which makes not ashamed:
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because God is not changed, and therefore wee suing to him feruently as in times past, may rest the better perswaded:
Because God is not changed, and Therefore we suing to him fervently as in times past, may rest the better persuaded:
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but the forgetfulnes of Gods former kindnesse, and our vnthankfulnes, doth on the contrary as much weaken and coole our prayers.
but the forgetfulness of God's former kindness, and our unthankfulness, does on the contrary as much weaken and cool our Prayers.
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For we can nothing so confidently looke for help from God, whom by nature wee are afraid of,
For we can nothing so confidently look for help from God, whom by nature we Are afraid of,
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as when wee daily remember his former kindnesse, and that it abides for euer towards vs:
as when we daily Remember his former kindness, and that it abides for ever towards us:
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and yet (which is much to bee pitied) few awake out of this drowsie forgetfulnes and vnthankfulnes wherein they lie.
and yet (which is much to be pitied) few awake out of this drowsy forgetfulness and unthankfulness wherein they lie.
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By this wee see, that it standeth euery Christian very much vpon, to hold his confidence and comfort in the promises of God, whereby hee may stay himselfe and be vpholden in his trials, till God giue a good issue.
By this we see, that it Stands every Christian very much upon, to hold his confidence and Comfort in the promises of God, whereby he may stay himself and be upholden in his trials, till God give a good issue.
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For why? The benefit hereof doth not onely reach to the present time, but prepareth him also for all crosses in time to come, to entertaine and beare them the better.
For why? The benefit hereof does not only reach to the present time, but Prepareth him also for all Crosses in time to come, to entertain and bear them the better.
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Because his experience formerly, being ioyned with this, That the arme of the Lord is not shortned, makes euery new triall seeme more tollerable.
Because his experience formerly, being joined with this, That the arm of the Lord is not shortened, makes every new trial seem more tolerable.
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Whereas hee that vpon occasion of each sudden and vnwelcome trouble, fetcheth help rather from his head, Whereas he that upon occasion of each sudden and unwelcome trouble, Fetches help rather from his head,
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then his heart, and falleth rather to contriue fleshly shifts, how to auoid or ease him of his distresse, (like Saul in getting him a Musitian to heale him of a troubled conscience) then to meditate of God his former mercies;
then his heart, and falls rather to contrive fleshly shifts, how to avoid or ease him of his distress, (like Saul in getting him a Musician to heal him of a troubled conscience) then to meditate of God his former Mercies;
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I confesse, such haue an expetience, but it is like their hope, neither shall helpe them. For thus they argue:
I confess, such have an expetience, but it is like their hope, neither shall help them. For thus they argue:
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Such a sicknesse I recouered of, therefore I looke to breake this too.
Such a sickness I recovered of, Therefore I look to break this too.
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Loe, their experience breedeth a rotten confidence in them, and makes them presume of that which often they faile of;
Loe, their experience breeds a rotten confidence in them, and makes them presume of that which often they fail of;
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and when they faile, they are either like Iehoram, very lions; or as Nabal, meere blockes. The case is plaine;
and when they fail, they Are either like Jehoram, very Lions; or as Nabal, mere blocks. The case is plain;
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They digge to themselues pits which will hold no water, but forsake the Lord and their owne peace, for a vaine conceit;
They dig to themselves pits which will hold no water, but forsake the Lord and their own peace, for a vain conceit;
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and as Ionah saith, While they embrace lying vanities, they forsake their owne mercie, whereof they haue no promise.
and as Jonah Says, While they embrace lying vanities, they forsake their own mercy, whereof they have no promise.
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And so at length that is verified of them which is written by the Prophet, Though they escape a Beare, yet a Lion shall deuoure them:
And so At length that is verified of them which is written by the Prophet, Though they escape a Bear, yet a lion shall devour them:
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yea and often that which they least feare shall be their vndoing. Now this caueat let me adde to the doctrine, lest I be mistaken.
yea and often that which they least Fear shall be their undoing. Now this caveat let me add to the Doctrine, lest I be mistaken.
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I say not that a Christians experience breedes hope of the selfesame outward issue and manner of deliuerance out of his trouble, which hee hath before time found.
I say not that a Christians experience breeds hope of the selfsame outward issue and manner of deliverance out of his trouble, which he hath before time found.
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Neither durst the three children in the third of Daniel, expresly auouch that God would worke a miracle for their deliuerie;
Neither durst the three children in the third of daniel, expressly avouch that God would work a miracle for their delivery;
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and yet they had faith neuerthelesse to beleeue that he would bring them well thorow:
and yet they had faith nevertheless to believe that he would bring them well thorough:
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which I speake to controle the phantastical spirits of some, who affirme that ye not recouerie of a disease (as it might be the plague) is the fruit alway of vnbelief.
which I speak to control the fantastical spirits of Some, who affirm that you not recovery of a disease (as it might be the plague) is the fruit always of unbelief.
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If we could beleeue the promise (say they) in Psalme, we should not feare that sicknesse, nor dye thereof.
If we could believe the promise (say they) in Psalm, we should not Fear that sickness, nor die thereof.
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Contrariwise let vs know, that the act of faith is euer carried according to the qualitie of the promise.
Contrariwise let us know, that the act of faith is ever carried according to the quality of the promise.
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Pauls faith was not expresly carried to beleeue, That the pricke in his flesh should be remoued,Paul's faith was not expressly carried to believe, That the prick in his Flesh should be removed,
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and yet he had experience of many deliuerances) but that Gods grace should bee sufficient.
and yet he had experience of many Deliverances) but that God's grace should be sufficient.
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And he beleeuing this had the fruite of his former experience, because hee obtained an equiualent supplie.
And he believing this had the fruit of his former experience, Because he obtained an equivalent supplie.
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This be said by occasion of the first prop of Samsons prayer, to wit, the rehearsing of Gods former goodnesse:
This be said by occasion of the First prop of Samsons prayer, to wit, the rehearsing of God's former Goodness:
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the second followeth, that he was his seruant, and had done his worke in that his great labour against the Philistims.
the second follows, that he was his servant, and had done his work in that his great labour against the philistines.
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And by this we must know, that it is a thing very materiall to be able to proue our selues Gods seruants.
And by this we must know, that it is a thing very material to be able to prove our selves God's Servants.
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For by what right can we else claime any place in his house, otherwise then as strangers? But if we be so,
For by what right can we Else claim any place in his house, otherwise then as Strangers? But if we be so,
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then we doe him faithfull seruice (as the Apostle saith, his seruants yee are to whom ye obey) yea and that wee performe ioyfully and without feare all our daies, (for it is not a seruice in name,
then we do him faithful service (as the Apostle Says, his Servants ye Are to whom you obey) yea and that we perform joyfully and without Fear all our days, (for it is not a service in name,
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but perfect freedome indeed) and so doing wee may claime the benefit of seruants, that is, protection.
but perfect freedom indeed) and so doing we may claim the benefit of Servants, that is, protection.
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The Angels had this title to be called the seruants of God. And as he said he was his seruant:
The Angels had this title to be called the Servants of God. And as he said he was his servant:
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so particularly he shewed that he was so in this:
so particularly he showed that he was so in this:
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for he said, I haue not pleased my selfe, nor serued mine owne humour in killing these Philistims;
for he said, I have not pleased my self, nor served mine own humour in killing these philistines;
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but I did thy worke, and fought thy battailes:
but I did thy work, and fought thy battles:
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Euen so in our particular actions, wee are to looke to be guided by God, to proue that we are in the state of seruants, and not hangbyes:
Even so in our particular actions, we Are to look to be guided by God, to prove that we Are in the state of Servants, and not hangbyes:
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and then we may be able with boldnes to say, we haue a good conscience in all things,
and then we may be able with boldness to say, we have a good conscience in all things,
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and where we are accused, yet to be at peace, else God might also discharge himselfe of his promise vnto vs. It is no small priuiledge (as I haue noted elsewhere) that whiles we are well occupied, wee may boldly sue to God for blessing. And so did Samson here.
and where we Are accused, yet to be At peace, Else God might also discharge himself of his promise unto us It is no small privilege (as I have noted elsewhere) that while we Are well occupied, we may boldly sue to God for blessing. And so did samson Here.
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For if earthly masters tye themselues to prouide sustenance for their seruants, not looking that they should be troubled with the care of any thing, saue their labour;
For if earthly Masters tie themselves to provide sustenance for their Servants, not looking that they should be troubled with the care of any thing, save their labour;
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then with what boldnes might Samson here call vpon the Lord, that he might not perish for thirst, being in the heat of his worke? For it might else haue turned to the dishonour of the Lord, to suffer him to miscarrie for want.
then with what boldness might samson Here call upon the Lord, that he might not perish for thirst, being in the heat of his work? For it might Else have turned to the dishonour of the Lord, to suffer him to miscarry for want.
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Oh that men would trie the Lord in this, and commit their waies to him in well-doing, to see if he would not effect their good desires,
O that men would try the Lord in this, and commit their ways to him in welldoing, to see if he would not Effect their good Desires,
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and else let them not wonder that he seeme an hard master to them.
and Else let them not wonder that he seem an hard master to them.
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Now followeth the substance of his prayer, and that was, that he hauing imployed himselfe to glorifie Gods name, might not be deliuered into the hands of the vncircumcised: and hee saith further;
Now follows the substance of his prayer, and that was, that he having employed himself to Glorify God's name, might not be Delivered into the hands of the uncircumcised: and he Says further;
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I being set by thee (O Lord) to iudge ouer thy people, suffer me not to come into their hands and power, contrary to that which thou promisedst to me, till I had fulfilled thy worke.
I being Set by thee (Oh Lord) to judge over thy people, suffer me not to come into their hands and power, contrary to that which thou promisedst to me, till I had fulfilled thy work.
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So wee should be earnest with the Lord that wee may not liue nor dye to the dishonour of his name:
So we should be earnest with the Lord that we may not live nor die to the dishonour of his name:
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but to bee kept (if it may bee) from iust reproch. Such requests can none make, that set themselues on worke without God:
but to be kept (if it may be) from just reproach. Such requests can none make, that Set themselves on work without God:
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though they counterfeit, or make great florishes, as Ioab did.
though they counterfeit, or make great flourishes, as Ioab did.
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See 2. Sam. 10. And whereas ye will obiect, that he did yet fall into reprochfull euils afterward, for all this his prayer:
See 2. Sam. 10. And whereas you will Object, that he did yet fallen into reproachful evils afterwards, for all this his prayer:
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the answere thereto is, that he neglected the nourishing of the grace that hee did now pray in;
the answer thereto is, that he neglected the nourishing of the grace that he did now pray in;
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and further answere will by more fit occasion be made hereto, in the next chapter: therefore I will deferre it to that place.
and further answer will by more fit occasion be made hereto, in the next chapter: Therefore I will defer it to that place.
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When Samson had made his prayer thus, in his extreame thirst, the Lord, as it is manifest in this verse, caused water to come foorth of the hollow place of the iaw, breaking out of the tooth, which stood therein,
When samson had made his prayer thus, in his extreme thirst, the Lord, as it is manifest in this verse, caused water to come forth of the hollow place of the jaw, breaking out of the tooth, which stood therein,
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and so hee drunke and was reuiued.
and so he drunk and was revived.
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And therefore he gaue a name to the thing done accordingly, calling it, the Fountaine of him that prayed.
And Therefore he gave a name to the thing done accordingly, calling it, the Fountain of him that prayed.
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By this that the Lord heard Samsons prayer, and rather gaue him water extraordinarily, then he should perish;
By this that the Lord herd Samsons prayer, and rather gave him water extraordinarily, then he should perish;
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it teacheth the same to vs, that rather then we shall miscarrie, he will prouide for vs,
it Teaches the same to us, that rather then we shall miscarry, he will provide for us,
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though we know not, neither see how.
though we know not, neither see how.
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As he sed Eliah by the rauens, and the good widow with the increase of her little oyle, till it paid her debt,
As he said Elijah by the Ravens, and the good widow with the increase of her little oil, till it paid her debt,
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and maintained her and hers, and preserued Ionah in the fishes belly, and against all likelihood brought him safe to land.
and maintained her and hers, and preserved Jonah in the Fish belly, and against all likelihood brought him safe to land.
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So God hath many waies to comfort his, and vphold their estate, and he is as willing as he is able to doe it,
So God hath many ways to Comfort his, and uphold their estate, and he is as willing as he is able to do it,
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and that by his extraordinarie prouidence, rather then they should faile. And if he see it not expedient alwaies to doe so;
and that by his extraordinary providence, rather then they should fail. And if he see it not expedient always to do so;
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yet he doth more for them a great deale, then if he gaue them their desire;
yet he does more for them a great deal, then if he gave them their desire;
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for hee worketh in them contentation and other grace:
for he works in them contentation and other grace:
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and sooner shall the stones of the streete bee turned into loaues of bread, and the water of their wels into drinke,
and sooner shall the stones of the street be turned into loaves of bred, and the water of their wells into drink,
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before they shall perish euen here, vnlesse he doe better things for them.
before they shall perish even Here, unless he do better things for them.
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Cleaue wee therefore to him inseparably, and be we not remoued from our stedfast confidence in him,
Cleave we Therefore to him inseparably, and be we not removed from our steadfast confidence in him,
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for he that hath said it, will also doe the same. But this point commeth often to hand.
for he that hath said it, will also do the same. But this point comes often to hand.
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Of this water Samson drunk, and was reuiued againe, being neere to death before, as in this verse appeareth.
Of this water samson drunk, and was revived again, being near to death before, as in this verse appears.
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Whereby wee may see these two things: One, that thirst is a most deadly and intollerable paine,
Whereby we may see these two things: One, that thirst is a most deadly and intolerable pain,
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as wee may well see by the thirst that our Sauiour complained of on the crosse,
as we may well see by the thirst that our Saviour complained of on the cross,
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for it is reckoned as one part of his paine. And as thirst is, so is hunger:
for it is reckoned as one part of his pain. And as thirst is, so is hunger:
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by either of which to dye, is, as a lingering, so a most wearisome and grieuous death.
by either of which to die, is, as a lingering, so a most wearisome and grievous death.
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Like vnto the which seeing there are many other kindes of death, wee may see from how many deaths,
Like unto the which seeing there Are many other Kinds of death, we may see from how many death's,
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and those most painfull, God keepeth vs. For we might easily miscarrie both this way,
and those most painful, God Keepeth us For we might Easily miscarry both this Way,
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as Samson was like to doe, and by infinite other waies, if God did but hold backe his helping hand.
as samson was like to do, and by infinite other ways, if God did but hold back his helping hand.
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Which is the more to condemne our blockish vnthankfulnes, who neuer or seldome reckon vp, as daily we should, such benefits and deliuerances among other, neither are thankfull for them.
Which is the more to condemn our blockish unthankfulness, who never or seldom reckon up, as daily we should, such benefits and Deliverances among other, neither Are thankful for them.
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And seeing hunger and thirst are so biting and painfull, and nakednesse like both, we must be pitifull to such distressed people,
And seeing hunger and thirst Are so biting and painful, and nakedness like both, we must be pitiful to such distressed people,
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and moued with bowels and compassion toward them: remembring Christs words, I was hungrie, and ye gaue me meate, &c.
and moved with bowels and compassion towards them: remembering Christ words, I was hungry, and you gave me meat, etc.
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The other thing heere, is, what a small refreshing did preserue Samsons life, euen a little water in so homely a manner prouided for him,
The other thing Here, is, what a small refreshing did preserve Samsons life, even a little water in so homely a manner provided for him,
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as wee see here mentioned, did comfort and reuiue him.
as we see Here mentioned, did Comfort and revive him.
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What should this teach vs, but that wee should marke how many comfortable refreshings wee enioy from God, (in comparison of the which, this was meane and small) without the which we should haue been much distempered in our bodies,
What should this teach us, but that we should mark how many comfortable refreshings we enjoy from God, (in comparison of the which, this was mean and small) without the which we should have been much distempered in our bodies,
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and thereby vnquiet and vnsetled in our mindes also? as meate in our hunger, drinke in our thirst, rest after wearinesse, case and asswagement of paine and diseases.
and thereby unquiet and unsettled in our minds also? as meat in our hunger, drink in our thirst, rest After weariness, case and assuagement of pain and diseases.
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All which, while we be pinched with them, doe better teach vs, how much the freedome from them is to be accounted of.
All which, while we be pinched with them, do better teach us, how much the freedom from them is to be accounted of.
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Oh a little intermission from the paine of the stone, the anguish and extremitie of the gowre,
O a little intermission from the pain of the stone, the anguish and extremity of the gowre,
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or the like diseases, how doe wee price it? euen farre aboue much treasure that cannot be valued.
or the like diseases, how do we price it? even Far above much treasure that cannot be valued.
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O then, when we bee free from all kinds thereof for a season, yea and loden with benefits also, on the other side, to make out liues comfortable, (both grace and other good things) which makes them all sauory;
Oh then, when we be free from all Kinds thereof for a season, yea and laden with benefits also, on the other side, to make out lives comfortable, (both grace and other good things) which makes them all savoury;
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what (thinke we) should wee yeeld vnto the Lord for them? Therefore Samson gaue a name to that place also,
what (think we) should we yield unto the Lord for them? Therefore samson gave a name to that place also,
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to testifie his thankes to God for hearing his prayer, by sending him water in his exceeding thirst, in which he was neer vnto death.
to testify his thanks to God for hearing his prayer, by sending him water in his exceeding thirst, in which he was near unto death.
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The doctrine out of this place hath been taught before sundry times; and last of all, out of the 17. verse.
The Doctrine out of this place hath been taught before sundry times; and last of all, out of the 17. verse.
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Onely this I wish might bee annexed to the doctrine of thankesgiuing that it bee continued,
Only this I wish might be annexed to the Doctrine of thanksgiving that it be continued,
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and specially for that great deliuerance from the feare of euerlasting torment, that it bee continued all our life long.
and specially for that great deliverance from the Fear of everlasting torment, that it be continued all our life long.
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As in the song of Zacharias wee are taught that God will giue grace thereto.
As in the song of Zacharias we Are taught that God will give grace thereto.
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And great reason there is that wee should doe so, seeing wee reape and enioy the fruit thereof all our life long.
And great reason there is that we should do so, seeing we reap and enjoy the fruit thereof all our life long.
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But this other thing out of this place I will not omit, and that from the name of the place, which hee gaue.
But this other thing out of this place I will not omit, and that from the name of the place, which he gave.
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For hee calling it the fountaine of him that prayed, meaning, which God extraordinarily prouided for him,
For he calling it the fountain of him that prayed, meaning, which God extraordinarily provided for him,
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when he prayed to him in his thirst;
when he prayed to him in his thirst;
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it teacheth vs, not onely what rare effects and fruites spring of feruent prayer, as S. Iames saith (that feruent prayer auaileth much) and as we finde, that thereby wee obtaine grace against daily sinne and corruption:
it Teaches us, not only what rare effects and fruits spring of fervent prayer, as S. James Says (that fervent prayer avails much) and as we find, that thereby we obtain grace against daily sin and corruption:
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but also, when such fruit is obtained of God by vs, it should well appeare, as it did by Samsons leauing a memoriall of his thankfulnesse in the place.
but also, when such fruit is obtained of God by us, it should well appear, as it did by Samsons leaving a memorial of his thankfulness in the place.
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So much more should we, who doe not once, but oft, yea and that in one day, receiue many blessings (as effects of our prayers) from God;
So much more should we, who do not once, but oft, yea and that in one day, receive many blessings (as effects of our Prayers) from God;
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wee should (I say) let those places bee witnesses of our remembring Gods kindnesse, there so plentifully shead vpon vs. That if such places could speak, they should be well able to testifie, that we had not been barren nor silent in yeelding praises vnto him there.
we should (I say) let those places be Witnesses of our remembering God's kindness, there so plentifully shed upon us That if such places could speak, they should be well able to testify, that we had not been barren nor silent in yielding praises unto him there.
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And this not our houses onely, and chambers should witnes, but our gardens, & the fields,
And this not our houses only, and chambers should witness, but our gardens, & the fields,
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yea and the high waies, by which we haue so often passed safely & without danger, should do the like.
yea and the high ways, by which we have so often passed safely & without danger, should do the like.
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Now for the shutting vp of the Chapter, the holy story addeth this, that for the space of twentie yeeres,
Now for the shutting up of the Chapter, the holy story adds this, that for the Molle of twentie Years,
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while the people were vnder the dominion of the Philistims, Samson did continue in his place iudging Israel, that is, helping them, and vexing the other;
while the people were under the dominion of the philistines, samson did continue in his place judging Israel, that is, helping them, and vexing the other;
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whereby wee may gather, that although the Israelites were not freed out of their hands altogether,
whereby we may gather, that although the Israelites were not freed out of their hands altogether,
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yet they had many great calamities kept from them, by meanes that Samson was euer in the way,
yet they had many great calamities kept from them, by means that samson was ever in the Way,
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And therein we are to marke, that the Lord hauing oft deliuered his people, and yet seeing them to reuolt from him after,
And therein we Are to mark, that the Lord having oft Delivered his people, and yet seeing them to revolt from him After,
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and not to bee better for it;
and not to be better for it;
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hee holds them vnder now the longer, and yet he lessened their bondage, and made it the more tolerable by the helpe they had by Samson.
he holds them under now the longer, and yet he lessened their bondage, and made it the more tolerable by the help they had by samson.
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We may hereby learne, that seeing we, when we haue liberty, peace, and other blessings,
We may hereby Learn, that seeing we, when we have liberty, peace, and other blessings,
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and also inlargements from affliction, doe not yeeld to the Lord the fruit that is answerable to so great kindnesse of his,
and also enlargements from affliction, do not yield to the Lord the fruit that is answerable to so great kindness of his,
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and that also looked for at our hands, but wee forget it, and wax vnprofitable, yea and grieue the Lord with our returning to our old euill course againe;
and that also looked for At our hands, but we forget it, and wax unprofitable, yea and grieve the Lord with our returning to our old evil course again;
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therfore he doth the longer and the straitlier hold vs vnder with one crosse and trouble after another,
Therefore he does the longer and the straitlier hold us under with one cross and trouble After Another,
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and wee either haue not so good meanes to come out of them, as he would else giue vs;
and we either have not so good means to come out of them, as he would Else give us;
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or we profit not by them, as some of his worthie seruants doe;
or we profit not by them, as Some of his worthy Servants do;
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neither enioy sweet and comfortable daies as wee might doe, and that with his good liking;
neither enjoy sweet and comfortable days as we might do, and that with his good liking;
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for all the which wee may thanke our selues. And it is his great mercy that it is no worse with vs.
for all the which we may thank our selves. And it is his great mercy that it is no Worse with us
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But take we heed that we tempt not God still in such manner, that while hee looketh for grapes, wee bring forth wild grapes;
But take we heed that we tempt not God still in such manner, that while he looks for grapes, we bring forth wild grapes;
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that wee lie not in our sinnes, which we cannot be ignorant, that they doe much displease him,
that we lie not in our Sins, which we cannot be ignorant, that they do much displease him,
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for God will not be mocked.
for God will not be mocked.
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As he left heere vpon this people a long continued bondage, so will hee deale with vs, as hee hath done heretofore;
As he left Here upon this people a long continued bondage, so will he deal with us, as he hath done heretofore;
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namely, that although he haue taken the heauie yoke of bondage from the necke of his people in this land, I meane subiection to Idolatry and Poperie,
namely, that although he have taken the heavy yoke of bondage from the neck of his people in this land, I mean subjection to Idolatry and Popery,
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yet hee will leaue matter of sorrow enough by scattering the most part in ignorance,
yet he will leave matter of sorrow enough by scattering the most part in ignorance,
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and without good and diligent teachers and guides, & cast the spirit of bondage vpon the rest.
and without good and diligent Teachers and guides, & cast the Spirit of bondage upon the rest.
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Euen as he dealt heere with this people who were vnder the Philistims a long time, that is,
Eve as he dealt Here with this people who were under the philistines a long time, that is,
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before Samson was borne, and all the time till he grew to be able to set vpon them,
before samson was born, and all the time till he grew to be able to Set upon them,
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and all the twentie yeres while he iudged Israel, and so continued after that.
and all the twentie Years while he judged Israel, and so continued After that.
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Yea and hee will punish vs yet seuen times more, if we continue in our euill course.
Yea and he will Punish us yet seuen times more, if we continue in our evil course.
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yet euen then are wee subiect to offend, and breake out against him some way,
yet even then Are we Subject to offend, and break out against him Some Way,
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And let vs obserue a farre different manner of God his visiting the godly, and his punishing the wicked.
And let us observe a Far different manner of God his visiting the godly, and his punishing the wicked.
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The people heere by their breaches of couenant and daily reuolts from God were faine to bee inured to affliction,
The people Here by their Breaches of Covenant and daily revolts from God were feign to be inured to affliction,
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and particularly to bee in seruitude to such as hated them:
and particularly to be in servitude to such as hated them:
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and yet because the Lord had chosen them from among all nations, to be a peculier people vnto himselfe;
and yet Because the Lord had chosen them from among all Nations, to be a peculiar people unto himself;
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therefore his eye could not see their misery, but hee must needs pitie them, and euen then when hee could not but bridle them, hee must needs prouide that their bondage may be tolerable.
Therefore his eye could not see their misery, but he must needs pity them, and even then when he could not but bridle them, he must needs provide that their bondage may be tolerable.
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Wee may thanke our selues for any straitnesse and trouble that befals vs:
we may thank our selves for any straitness and trouble that befalls us:
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but in that wee see any light of comfort through a creuis, or haue any breathings and relaxation, it is Gods indulgence:
but in that we see any Light of Comfort through a crevice, or have any breathings and relaxation, it is God's indulgence:
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who thereby sheweth that he could bee content the rod were burnt, and might not be vsed at all,
who thereby shows that he could be content the rod were burned, and might not be used At all,
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forasmuch as he is content to shake it ouer vs only, when as he might beate vs with many stripes.
forasmuch as he is content to shake it over us only, when as he might beat us with many stripes.
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And to say the truth, he holdeth vs vnder rather to preuent greater offences, and sorer punishments for time to come,
And to say the truth, he holds us under rather to prevent greater offences, and Sorer punishments for time to come,
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then deale with vs after and according to our former and past transgressions.
then deal with us After and according to our former and past transgressions.
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Let this teach vs to be waile and bee humbled for our hollow and false-hearted dealing with God in our promises of amendment,
Let this teach us to be waile and be humbled for our hollow and False-hearted dealing with God in our promises of amendment,
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and for our formall thankesgiuing for the blessings wee enioy, and for that wee retaine no more fruit thereof,
and for our formal thanksgiving for the blessings we enjoy, and for that we retain no more fruit thereof,
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but become as bad or worse afterward, as euer we were before.
but become as bad or Worse afterwards, as ever we were before.
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And let vs chuse rather by a sound and well ordered course to enioy the constant feeling of Gods loue,
And let us choose rather by a found and well ordered course to enjoy the constant feeling of God's love,
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and the fruition of his blessing, then by our breaking out, to cloud and blemish our owne happinesse by the mixture of many vnwelcome afflictions.
and the fruition of his blessing, then by our breaking out, to cloud and blemish our own happiness by the mixture of many unwelcome afflictions.
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And againe, let it serue to alleniate and qualifie our rebellious nature, which commonly deemeth that God hath quite hidden his face from vs,
And again, let it serve to alleniate and qualify our rebellious nature, which commonly deemeth that God hath quite hidden his face from us,
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if all goe not currant and smooth with vs, as in time past.
if all go not currant and smooth with us, as in time past.
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For why? The fauour of God is not like to his displeasure, because sinne is not like obedience:
For why? The favour of God is not like to his displeasure, Because sin is not like Obedience:
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but is it not much, that in the middest of displeasure, and when he hath been so oft prouoked by vs, he forgetteth not to shew mercy to vs? whereas if we looke to the wicked, we shall finde that it is nothing so with them:
but is it not much, that in the midst of displeasure, and when he hath been so oft provoked by us, he forgetteth not to show mercy to us? whereas if we look to the wicked, we shall find that it is nothing so with them:
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and they shall see also, when for the neglecting of it, they haue well smarted.
and they shall see also, when for the neglecting of it, they have well smarted.
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for neither doth the Lord exercise them with afflictions alway, to restraine them; but suffereth them to goe on to perdition:
for neither does the Lord exercise them with afflictions always, to restrain them; but suffers them to go on to perdition:
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or if he doe punish them, yet he sweetens not the crosse to them, but smites them in wrath,
or if he do Punish them, yet he sweetens not the cross to them, but smites them in wrath,
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and giues them euen here a taste of that eternall displeasure of his, which they shall feele endlesly and easelesly hereafter.
and gives them even Here a taste of that Eternal displeasure of his, which they shall feel endlessly and easelesly hereafter.
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THE EIGHTIE TWO SERMON ON THE XVI. CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. Vers. 1. Then went Samson to Azzah, and saw there an harlot and went in vnto her.
THE EIGHTY TWO SERMON ON THE XVI. CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. Vers. 1. Then went samson to Gaza, and saw there an harlot and went in unto her.
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2. And it was told to the Azzahites, Samson is come hither, and they went about,
2. And it was told to the Azzahites, samson is come hither, and they went about,
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and laid wait for him all night, in the gate of the City, and were quiet all the night, saying, Abide till the morning early, and we shall kill him. and laid wait for him all night, in the gate of the city, and were quiet all the night, saying, Abide till the morning early, and we shall kill him.
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3. And Samson slept till midnight, and arose at midnight, and tooke the doores of the gates of the City and the two posts,
3. And samson slept till midnight, and arose At midnight, and took the doors of the gates of the city and the two posts,
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and lift them away with the barres, and put them vpon his shoulders, and carried them vp to the top of the mountaine that is before Hebron. and lift them away with the bars, and put them upon his shoulders, and carried them up to the top of the mountain that is before Hebron.
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THe summe of this Chapter is thus much.
THe sum of this Chapter is thus much.
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The Philistims hauing been oft plagued by Samson, as in part wee haue heard, they laid for him to kill him.
The philistines having been oft plagued by samson, as in part we have herd, they laid for him to kill him.
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And they hearing that he was at Azza or Gazza as it is called, (one of their chiefe Cities) they set watch for him in the night to take him, but were disappointed.
And they hearing that he was At Azza or Gazza as it is called, (one of their chief Cities) they Set watch for him in the night to take him, but were disappointed.
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After that they vsed meanes in another place, and there they apprehended him, and cruelly handled him,
After that they used means in Another place, and there they apprehended him, and cruelly handled him,
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and made themselues pastime in bringing him before them to be scorned and laughed at, till at the last, he pulled down the house vpon the chiefe Princes of the Philistims,
and made themselves pastime in bringing him before them to be scorned and laughed At, till At the last, he pulled down the house upon the chief Princes of the philistines,
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and many of the people, being met together to sport themselues, and laugh at him, in beholding him their great enemy so disguised and abased,
and many of the people, being met together to sport themselves, and laugh At him, in beholding him their great enemy so disguised and abased,
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and so there he lost his life with them.
and so there he lost his life with them.
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The first part of the Chapter sheweth how Samson escaped the hands of the Philistims lying in watch for him at AZza, and this to the 4. verse.
The First part of the Chapter shows how samson escaped the hands of the philistines lying in watch for him At Azza, and this to the 4. verse.
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The second declareth how at another time they laying waite for him, tooke him at the house of Delilah in the valley of Sorek, to the 21. verse.
The second Declareth how At Another time they laying wait for him, took him At the house of Delilah in the valley of Sorek, to the 21. verse.
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The third part sheweth their entreatie, euen their cruell handling of Samson, after they had apprehended him,
The third part shows their entreaty, even their cruel handling of samson, After they had apprehended him,
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and what came thereof, to the end of the Chapter. The first part of the Chapter.
and what Come thereof, to the end of the Chapter. The First part of the Chapter.
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IN this part is shewed how Samson came to this City AZza, and there went into the house of an harlot:
IN this part is showed how samson Come to this city Azza, and there went into the house of an harlot:
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which being heard of by the Citizens, they laid wait for him, but tooke him not: (for to the great disappointing of them) hee at midnight tooke the posts of the gates vpon his shoulders,
which being herd of by the Citizens, they laid wait for him, but took him not: (for to the great disappointing of them) he At midnight took the posts of the gates upon his shoulders,
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and carried them to the top of a mountaine, in the land of Israel, betwixt Hebron and the Azzahites.
and carried them to the top of a mountain, in the land of Israel, betwixt Hebron and the Azzahites.
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Heere moreparticularly it being said that he seeing in the City a woman which was an harlot,) for so the Hebrew word is to bee translated heere,
Here moreparticularly it being said that he seeing in the city a woman which was an harlot,) for so the Hebrew word is to be translated Here,
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though it signifie also a victualler) he went in to her:
though it signify also a victualler) he went in to her:
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which phrase is as much as that hee being not her husband, had vnlawfull companie with her;
which phrase is as much as that he being not her husband, had unlawful company with her;
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as in chapter 15. 1. that phrase of speech is taken for the companying of husband and wife together,
as in chapter 15. 1. that phrase of speech is taken for the companying of husband and wife together,
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as also in many other places it doth appeare;
as also in many other places it does appear;
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so that it is cleare, that Samson in this first verse is said to haue vnlawfull companie with an harlot,
so that it is clear, that samson in this First verse is said to have unlawful company with an harlot,
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neither is there any shew of reason to take it otherwise, against the significatiō of the phrase,
neither is there any show of reason to take it otherwise, against the signification of the phrase,
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as that he saw a victualler, & went in to her, that is, into her house:
as that he saw a victualler, & went in to her, that is, into her house:
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for their houses were knowne to bee for the receiuing of passengers by some signes,
for their houses were known to be for the receiving of passengers by Some Signs,
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or report, & not by meeting the victuallers in the streets, and so accompanying them home.
or report, & not by meeting the victuallers in the streets, and so accompanying them home.
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Sure it is, that this was an harlot, whose house he went into, and he went in thither to an ill end,
Sure it is, that this was an harlot, whose house he went into, and he went in thither to an ill end,
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euen to haue company with her (as I haue said) in an vnlawfull manner:
even to have company with her (as I have said) in an unlawful manner:
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therefore to seeke any other exposition to salue the matter, is needlesse.
Therefore to seek any other exposition to salve the matter, is needless.
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
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It hath been well seene in this storie, that Samson (notwithstanding some faults) was one of the deere seruants of God, It hath been well seen in this story, that samson (notwithstanding Some Faults) was one of the deer Servants of God,
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as also, it is confirmed that hee was so in the Epistle to the Hebrewes.
as also, it is confirmed that he was so in the Epistle to the Hebrews.
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And yet now behold, hee is snared with an harlot, nay made drunke with that which was pretious to him, and deceiueable in her.
And yet now behold, he is snared with an harlot, nay made drunk with that which was precious to him, and deceivable in her.
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This is wondred at, and raiseth doubtfull thoughts of heart in many of Gods weake people, to see a man so beloued of God as hee was, to be left to himselfe to fal so shamefully.
This is wondered At, and Raiseth doubtful thoughts of heart in many of God's weak people, to see a man so Beloved of God as he was, to be left to himself to fall so shamefully.
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They desire therfore to know how this should come to passe, that Samson, otherwise so good a man, should be thus bereaued of his former good mind at this time,
They desire Therefore to know how this should come to pass, that samson, otherwise so good a man, should be thus bereaved of his former good mind At this time,
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yea so disguised, and become so vnlike himselfe, and that in so short a time after hee had serued God so commendably in the former Chapter, vers. 16. &c. and that he who could ouercome,
yea so disguised, and become so unlike himself, and that in so short a time After he had served God so commendably in the former Chapter, vers. 16. etc. and that he who could overcome,
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and by his strength slew a thousand at one time, and that without weapon, should become so impotent,
and by his strength slew a thousand At one time, and that without weapon, should become so impotent,
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thus to bee ouercome of a poore sillie woman, yea of an harlot. But it teacheth, that such a thing may possibly befall the deere seruants of God.
thus to be overcome of a poor silly woman, yea of an harlot. But it Teaches, that such a thing may possibly befall the deer Servants of God.
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Such frailty they are subiect to, and such corruption remaineth still in them, that they may possibly forget God for the time, (a fearefull thing to thinke of,) and the holy estate they are in,
Such frailty they Are Subject to, and such corruption remains still in them, that they may possibly forget God for the time, (a fearful thing to think of,) and the holy estate they Are in,
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and bee soone carried by occasion from their steadfastnesse in faith, knowledge, and other grace to such fearfull sinnes,
and be soon carried by occasion from their steadfastness in faith, knowledge, and other grace to such fearful Sins,
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and thereby it was that Samson fell into this sinne of whoredome, his heart not being armed against vncleannesse,
and thereby it was that samson fell into this sin of whoredom, his heart not being armed against uncleanness,
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nor he vpholden in his former chastnesse and grace.
nor he upholden in his former chastnesse and grace.
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And therefore let vs know, that the people of God (as Dauid, Salomon, Ionah, and others did giue too good proofe of) haue not God his grace so pinned to their sleeues,
And Therefore let us know, that the people of God (as David, Solomon, Jonah, and Others did give too good proof of) have not God his grace so pinned to their sleeves,
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but that they may possibly fall either into this, or other reprochfull and foule sinnes, partly by the forementioned meanes,
but that they may possibly fallen either into this, or other reproachful and foul Sins, partly by the forementioned means,
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and partly by the inward suggestion of the heart, giuing liberty thereto;
and partly by the inward suggestion of the heart, giving liberty thereto;
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besides this, that there are many other outward occasions and prouocations among which they walke, with bad examples, whereto they are in danger of being fashioned and made like to them, which may first teach vs all to see that there is great cause why the best of vs should not trust our corrupt nature,
beside this, that there Are many other outward occasions and provocations among which they walk, with bad Examples, whereto they Are in danger of being fashioned and made like to them, which may First teach us all to see that there is great cause why the best of us should not trust our corrupt nature,
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nor content our selues to deale slightly in looking to our vow and couenant made with God against al sinne and wickednesse;
nor content our selves to deal slightly in looking to our Voelli and Covenant made with God against all sin and wickedness;
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but bee fast knit and vnited to him by faith vnfained, and true loue for his infinite kindnesse to vs,
but be fast knit and united to him by faith unfeigned, and true love for his infinite kindness to us,
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so that wee might not bee let loose so farre, as to prostitute our selues to any such villanie and reproch:
so that we might not be let lose so Far, as to prostitute our selves to any such villainy and reproach:
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but rather for the same his goodnesse to vs to be so farre off from it,
but rather for the same his Goodness to us to be so Far off from it,
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as that we should rather be daily drawne to endeuour to please him in all things, and that with readinesse:
as that we should rather be daily drawn to endeavour to please him in all things, and that with readiness:
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yea and to watch thereunto constantly for all power from God to arme and inable vs thereto:
yea and to watch thereunto constantly for all power from God to arm and inable us thereto:
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well considering with our selues, that they are not our great words and boasts of our chastnes, honesty,
well considering with our selves, that they Are not our great words and boasts of our chasteness, honesty,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
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and grace, which will stand vs in stead, in the time of tentation and triall,
and grace, which will stand us in stead, in the time of tentation and trial,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
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neither are cold prayers and endeuours able to weaken strong tentations in vs, but we must looke for strength,
neither Are cold Prayers and endeavours able to weaken strong tentations in us, but we must look for strength,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
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and hearten on our selues by diligent and reuerent vsing of al good meanes appointed of God for this purpose,
and hearten on our selves by diligent and reverent using of all good means appointed of God for this purpose,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
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and yet to know that we are great gainers thereby.
and yet to know that we Are great gainers thereby.
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And to speake more particularly of this sin of Samsons, we must (as we shall see cause) arme our selues against dallying with the least tickling of vs thereto,
And to speak more particularly of this since of Samsons, we must (as we shall see cause) arm our selves against dallying with the least tickling of us thereto,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
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and with the forementioned meanes vsing, as hath been said) to attend our particular callings,
and with the forementioned means using, as hath been said) to attend our particular callings,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
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and auoide idle and vnnecessary goings abroad; (which Dinah did not, and therefore smarted) whereby wee shall obtaine no small liberty and freedome from the same.
and avoid idle and unnecessary goings abroad; (which Dinah did not, and Therefore smarted) whereby we shall obtain no small liberty and freedom from the same.
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These things being duly regarded of vs, and feruent prayers offered vp oft and constantly to God for assistance and blessing;
These things being duly regarded of us, and fervent Prayers offered up oft and constantly to God for assistance and blessing;
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
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there is no feare, (God hauing so spoken) that wee shall bee strongly possessed of smaller sinnes,
there is no Fear, (God having so spoken) that we shall be strongly possessed of smaller Sins,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
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as anger, impatience, &c. much lesse tainted either with this vncleannesse, or with any other reprochfull euils:
as anger, impatience, etc. much less tainted either with this uncleanness, or with any other reproachful evils:
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but rather, by daily and renued care and watchfulnesse, wee shall gather experience, and hope of being vpholden from the same vnto our end.
but rather, by daily and renewed care and watchfulness, we shall gather experience, and hope of being upholden from the same unto our end.
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But if good things grow in meane account with vs, yea if wee hold them not in an high price and reckoning,
But if good things grow in mean account with us, yea if we hold them not in an high price and reckoning,
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then begins our woe, and then we lie open to infinite dangers.
then begins our woe, and then we lie open to infinite dangers.
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The vse of this is to make the best of vs to feare and suspect our selues,
The use of this is to make the best of us to Fear and suspect our selves,
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lest we should fall, seeing we haue not grace at commandement, but as we make much of it.
lest we should fallen, seeing we have not grace At Commandment, but as we make much of it.
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And further heere, as in fittest place, I thinke good to adde this; that seeing Samson did afterward recouer and rise againe;
And further Here, as in Fittest place, I think good to add this; that seeing samson did afterwards recover and rise again;
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therefore this should secondly serue to hold any that haue been deere to the Lord, (and yet haue fallen as Samson did) from dispairing of Gods mercy toward them,
Therefore this should secondly serve to hold any that have been deer to the Lord, (and yet have fallen as samson did) from despairing of God's mercy towards them,
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and rather encourage them to cling againe in all true submission to him for mercy.
and rather encourage them to cling again in all true submission to him for mercy.
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And much more ought our knowledge hereof to stay vs from condemning such for Apostates, who haue so offended,
And much more ought our knowledge hereof to stay us from condemning such for Apostates, who have so offended,
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though it cannot bee denied but that they haue stained their credit which they had for godlinesse, with such blemishes.
though it cannot be denied but that they have stained their credit which they had for godliness, with such blemishes.
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Sundry among vs not considering themselues, are too readie to fall to such rash and vncharitable iudging of other:
Sundry among us not considering themselves, Are too ready to fallen to such rash and uncharitable judging of other:
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And if that will not stop their mouthes and answere them, let that saying of our Sauiour bee added to it:
And if that will not stop their mouths and answer them, let that saying of our Saviour be added to it:
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and it is (as they thinke) a good piece of religion (to their small commendation bee it spoken) that they can censure others,
and it is (as they think) a good piece of Religion (to their small commendation be it spoken) that they can censure Others,
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vntill their vncharitablenesse, high mindednesse, and rash iudging with the diuels malice & subtilty together, haue brought themselues into the like or worse case,
until their uncharitableness, high Mindedness, and rash judging with the Devils malice & subtlety together, have brought themselves into the like or Worse case,
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and iustly exposed them to that rēproch which they in their distempered mood did most spitefully draw vp on others.
and justly exposed them to that remproch which they in their distempered mood did most spitefully draw up on Others.
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But of this point the seuerall relapses whereof the former story is full, hath ministred occasion to entreate:
But of this point the several relapses whereof the former story is full, hath ministered occasion to entreat:
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let the reader compare the seuerall places for his owne benefit.
let the reader compare the several places for his own benefit.
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Another thing in this verse is, that it is said, he was carried to this sinne by his eye.
another thing in this verse is, that it is said, he was carried to this sin by his eye.
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For hee saw a woman that was an harlot, and he went in to her.
For he saw a woman that was an harlot, and he went in to her.
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So that the occasion of his sinne was his vngouerned eye, the euill heart being soone inflamed and prouoked thereby.
So that the occasion of his sin was his ungoverned eye, the evil heart being soon inflamed and provoked thereby.
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And so it is oft times with many other.
And so it is oft times with many other.
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Thus was Dauid deceiued, and (though that is lesse to bee wondered at) Iosephs Mistresse.
Thus was David deceived, and (though that is less to be wondered At) Joseph's Mistress.
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So all experience teacheth, that the eye is a glasse window to let sinne into the heart,
So all experience Teaches, that the eye is a glass window to let sin into the heart,
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though it haue little neede of helpe, for it is it selfe a fountaine of filthinesse, out of the which as smoake out of a fornace, all wickednesse doth proceed and come.
though it have little need of help, for it is it self a fountain of filthiness, out of the which as smoke out of a furnace, all wickedness does proceed and come.
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Our wisedome shall be here, and it is the vse wee should make of this doctrine, to keepe our eyes continent,
Our Wisdom shall be Here, and it is the use we should make of this Doctrine, to keep our eyes continent,
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while we walke in the middest of the allurements of this world, and therefore to make a couenant with Iob, not to looke vpon a woman,
while we walk in the midst of the allurements of this world, and Therefore to make a Covenant with Job, not to look upon a woman,
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lest wee be caught and snared with that which is precious in her, but rather, where our eye offendeth, to plucke it out,
lest we be caught and snared with that which is precious in her, but rather, where our eye offends, to pluck it out,
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and turne it away from such alluring obiects.
and turn it away from such alluring objects.
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Oh it giueth great ease and rest to vs with safetie, ouer that they finde, who will giue libertie to themselues that way, I speake euen of those that repent for it afterward: O it gives great ease and rest to us with safety, over that they find, who will give liberty to themselves that Way, I speak even of those that Repent for it afterwards:
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as for other, they haue no eare to heare, till their eyes bring both soule and body so set on fire, to destruction.
as for other, they have no ear to hear, till their eyes bring both soul and body so Set on fire, to destruction.
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And the like I may say of the eare, the tongue, and companie, which all of them,
And the like I may say of the ear, the tongue, and company, which all of them,
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euen as idlenesse and venturing to meddle and deale, where we haue no calling nor warrant, threaten infinite mischiefe to vs,
even as idleness and venturing to meddle and deal, where we have no calling nor warrant, threaten infinite mischief to us,
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as not onely that example of the foole in the Prouerbs doth testifie, (whose rouing about the streetes made him a bootie to the harlot) but Dinahs also,
as not only that Exampl of the fool in the Proverbs does testify, (whose roving about the streets made him a booty to the harlot) but Dinahs also,
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and many other doe witnesse, who, when they were catcht in the snare, though not the same, (for the neglect of this rule carrieth all sorts into deepe danger) haue cried out bitterly, when it was too late.
and many other do witness, who, when they were catched in the snare, though not the same, (for the neglect of this Rule Carrieth all sorts into deep danger) have cried out bitterly, when it was too late.
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But who could perswade them to doe otherwise before? or who by such examples can teach others wisedome, till they haue brought it and paid for it dearely themselues? For as in this sinne of dalliance,
But who could persuade them to do otherwise before? or who by such Examples can teach Others Wisdom, till they have brought it and paid for it dearly themselves? For as in this sin of dalliance,
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so is it in the rst:
so is it in the rst:
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men thinke they are wise enough to guide their own way, though God be shut out, (whereas the Prophet Ieremy denieth that it is in man to direct his own way) and they that are not so bad,
men think they Are wise enough to guide their own Way, though God be shut out, (whereas the Prophet Ieremy Denieth that it is in man to Direct his own Way) and they that Are not so bad,
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yet they think they may be bold to goe vpon the brinke, though they fall not into the water,
yet they think they may be bold to go upon the brink, though they fallen not into the water,
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but when they are fallen in, (for what other thing may they looke for) then they wish they had abridged themselues a little of their libertie, rather then to haue taken a whit too much:
but when they Are fallen in, (for what other thing may they look for) then they wish they had abridged themselves a little of their liberty, rather then to have taken a whit too much:
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then no precisenes, (which hath sometime been scoffed at in others) nor any setting watch ouer heart and eyes is too much.
then no preciseness, (which hath sometime been scoffed At in Others) nor any setting watch over heart and eyes is too much.
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And to say the truth, God (who is onely wise) knoweth what hee doth,
And to say the truth, God (who is only wise) Knoweth what he does,
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when he lets such bold persons (seeing they will needes) fall dangerously:
when he lets such bold Persons (seeing they will needs) fallen dangerously:
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not onely that others might learne to beleeue those admonitions concerning such offences, when they see examples,
not only that Others might Learn to believe those admonitions Concerning such offences, when they see Examples,
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but euen for the offendors themselues, that their pride may bee crackt, their loosenes corrected, themselues made more priuie to their owne corruption,
but even for the offenders themselves, that their pride may be cracked, their looseness corrected, themselves made more privy to their own corruption,
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and glad to liue euer after more thankfully vnder Gods gouernment.
and glad to live ever After more thankfully under God's government.
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And yet this I say further about this point, that some who glorie to bee counted virgins,
And yet this I say further about this point, that Some who glory to be counted Virgins,
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and therefore refuse mariage, and the rather to shun other discommodities accompanying it, they shall haue small reward for their so doing of God;
and Therefore refuse marriage, and the rather to shun other Discomforts accompanying it, they shall have small reward for their so doing of God;
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but their sinne breaking out another way, as by Sodomie, and the nourishing of vncleane lusts,
but their sin breaking out Another Way, as by Sodomy, and the nourishing of unclean Lustiest,
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and so being doubled, they shall haue their punishment accordingly.
and so being doubled, they shall have their punishment accordingly.
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But seeing this sin of Samsons was committed immediatly after the great seruice that hee did to God against the Philistims, mentioned in the latter end of the former chapter, (from the which worke he came to this citie Azza, where hee saw the woman) by this (I say) wee may see, that when wee haue praised God (as he did at the victorie he had gotten) and after we haue serued him in any good sort and manner,
But seeing this since of Samsons was committed immediately After the great service that he did to God against the philistines, mentioned in the latter end of the former chapter, (from the which work he Come to this City Azza, where he saw the woman) by this (I say) we may see, that when we have praised God (as he did At the victory he had got) and After we have served him in any good sort and manner,
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as occasion may be offered, and euen then are we not free from danger of falling, no, not after so firme standing:
as occasion may be offered, and even then Are we not free from danger of falling, no, not After so firm standing:
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whereas it might be thought that we be then out of perill for many daies after.
whereas it might be Thought that we be then out of peril for many days After.
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Indeed it were meete it should be so, I meane, that wee should be better fenced and strengthened against euill of all sorts,
Indeed it were meet it should be so, I mean, that we should be better fenced and strengthened against evil of all sorts,
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when we haue been well occupied and taken vp in dutie to God before, and I confesse, (as all will grant) that if wee consider it well, that wee should after and by such seruice done to God,
when we have been well occupied and taken up in duty to God before, and I confess, (as all will grant) that if we Consider it well, that we should After and by such service done to God,
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as Samson did against the Philistims, we should (I say) be senced against all the sweete baites of sinne for a long time afterward;
as samson did against the philistines, we should (I say) be sensed against all the sweet baits of sin for a long time afterwards;
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and it were meete, that by such good spirituall refreshing of our soules, we might be the fitter to proceed cheerefully and readily from one dutie to another, at least to be farre from such disguisings, as this of Samsons was.
and it were meet, that by such good spiritual refreshing of our Souls, we might be the fitter to proceed cheerfully and readily from one duty to Another, At least to be Far from such disguisings, as this of Samsons was.
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But as the diuell handleth the matter, who slightly and couertly worketh thereby in vs securitie,
But as the Devil handleth the matter, who slightly and covertly works thereby in us security,
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and a pleasing of our selues in the good that we haue done, we are sometimes easily led to dreame,
and a pleasing of our selves in the good that we have done, we Are sometime Easily led to dream,
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and imagine, that wee hauing now been well occupied, we may more boldly take our libertie,
and imagine, that we having now been well occupied, we may more boldly take our liberty,
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and by good right remit and slake our care that we had before: to the which wee are all prone by the rebellion of our wicked nature.
and by good right remit and slake our care that we had before: to the which we Are all prove by the rebellion of our wicked nature.
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To be forward any way to sinne after we haue been fleshed on by ill companie,
To be forward any Way to sin After we have been fleshed on by ill company,
pc-acp vbi av-j d n1 p-acp n1 c-acp pns12 vhb vbn vvn a-acp p-acp j-jn n1,
(124) chapter (DIV2)
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and such like inticements, it is a thing not to be marueiled at:
and such like enticements, it is a thing not to be marveled At:
cc d j n2, pn31 vbz dt n1 xx pc-acp vbi vvd p-acp:
(124) chapter (DIV2)
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but after we haue been well occupied, and haue done faithfull seruice to God, then to break out amisse,
but After we have been well occupied, and have done faithful service to God, then to break out amiss,
cc-acp c-acp pns12 vhb vbn av vvn, cc vhb vdn j n1 p-acp np1, cs pc-acp vvi av av,
(124) chapter (DIV2)
1637
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21034
and to go (like Cain and Iudas) out of Gods presence, as it were into the diuels shop forthwith, about his worke and busines, this (I say) would not easily be thought, that wee might be brought vnto.
and to go (like Cain and Iudas) out of God's presence, as it were into the Devils shop forthwith, about his work and business, this (I say) would not Easily be Thought, that we might be brought unto.
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
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But yet through wilfull ignorance, that wee will know no better, neither will see, when yet wee doe,
But yet through wilful ignorance, that we will know no better, neither will see, when yet we do,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
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21036
or through sloth, pride, loosenes and securitie bearing sway in vs, wee may possibly bee misled,
or through sloth, pride, looseness and security bearing sway in us, we may possibly be misled,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1637
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21037
yea and that easily and full soone, after this manner, as I haue said. The vse of this is, to reproue them who will say:
yea and that Easily and full soon, After this manner, as I have said. The use of this is, to reprove them who will say:
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
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What? must wee euer be in seruing of God? The which speech how vnsauourie it is,
What? must we ever be in serving of God? The which speech how unsavoury it is,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1637
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21039
and vnbeseeming professors of the Gospell, all may see, who know, that the seruice of God is perfect freedome:
and unbeseeming professors of the Gospel, all may see, who know, that the service of God is perfect freedom:
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1637
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to wit, that when wee haue done the most, we are but vnprofitable seruants, and that we come farre short of that which we ought to doe:
to wit, that when we have done the most, we Are but unprofitable Servants, and that we come Far short of that which we ought to do:
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
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yea and that all meanes vsing will not fray away Satan and noysome temptations, except we watch and pray to resist him alway, as frailtie will permit.
yea and that all means using will not fray away Satan and noisome temptations, except we watch and pray to resist him always, as frailty will permit.
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
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These things and the like, if they be duly considered, we shall see small cause to flatter our selues,
These things and the like, if they be duly considered, we shall see small cause to flatter our selves,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1638
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as though wee might take some libertie by authoritie to sinne.
as though we might take Some liberty by Authority to sin.
c-acp cs pns12 vmd vvi d n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1.
(124) chapter (DIV2)
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What these men of Azza did, when they heard that Samson was there, is shewed in this second verse:
What these men of Azza did, when they herd that samson was there, is showed in this second verse:
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1639
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to wit, that they went about presently to take him, and compassed the house, and lay in waite for him in the night, purposing (though they were disappointed) to kill him in the morning.
to wit, that they went about presently to take him, and compassed the house, and lay in wait for him in the night, purposing (though they were disappointed) to kill him in the morning.
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1639
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This diligence in them without delay, being heathens, to preuent a mischiefe, putteth vs to blame and iust reproch, who are Christians,
This diligence in them without Delay, being Heathens, to prevent a mischief, putteth us to blame and just reproach, who Are Christians,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1639
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if wee bee not much more carefull to doe the like. For thereby wee preuent, or cut off atleast, much inconuenience, when it is alreadie begun,
if we be not much more careful to do the like. For thereby we prevent, or Cut off atleast, much inconvenience, when it is already begun,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
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if wee doe not also hinder and marre the growth thereof, that it goe no further.
if we do not also hinder and mar the growth thereof, that it go no further.
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
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21051
As for example more particularly, if disorder, lewd meetings, to drinkings, gaming, whoring, and such like, bee sprung vp in our countrey townes,
As for Exampl more particularly, if disorder, lewd meetings, to drinkings, gaming, whoring, and such like, be sprung up in our country Towns,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
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21052
or houses among vs, all should be hinderers of them (that are such workers of euill) as they may,
or houses among us, all should be hinderers of them (that Are such workers of evil) as they may,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1639
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and oppose themselues against them, both Magistrates, Headborowes of townes, and Masters of families:
and oppose themselves against them, both Magistrates, Headborowes of Towns, and Masters of families:
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1639
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21054
so for the apprehending a Iesuite or Seminarie, and such as are knowne to carrie traytors hearts against their Prince and land,
so for the apprehending a Iesuite or Seminary, and such as Are known to carry Traitors hearts against their Prince and land,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1639
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21055
or any that come to sow their heretical and Idolatrous cockle and darnell among the Lords wheate,
or any that come to sow their heretical and Idolatrous cockle and darnel among the lords wheat,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1639
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21056
also if any should goe about to aleniate the people from the true worship of God, from publike hearing the Gospel preached;
also if any should go about to aleniate the people from the true worship of God, from public hearing the Gospel preached;
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1639
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21057
we should be as forward as these Philistims, in hunting them out of their holes,
we should be as forward as these philistines, in hunting them out of their holes,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1639
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21058
and bringing them foorth, rather then to haue our sloth, and backwardnes in such good attempts to be condemned,
and bringing them forth, rather then to have our sloth, and backwardness in such good attempts to be condemned,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1639
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21059
and that iustly, and especially by the diligence of such as these Philistims were.
and that justly, and especially by the diligence of such as these philistines were.
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1639
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Against all which abominations wee should so ioyne together for the rooting out of them, that they who can lend no other helpe hereto, should yet enquire after them where there is cause,
Against all which abominations we should so join together for the rooting out of them, that they who can lend no other help hereto, should yet inquire After them where there is cause,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1640
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So the best that we can do in such a case, is, to iudge our selues speedily,
So the best that we can do in such a case, is, to judge our selves speedily,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1642
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and to tell and bewray their haunt, as they did here tell the citizens of Azza, that Samson was there.
and to tell and bewray their haunt, as they did Here tell the Citizens of Azza, that samson was there.
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
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And so all of vs with the poore people at the building of the Temple, (who brought morter to set forward the same,
And so all of us with the poor people At the building of the Temple, (who brought mortar to Set forward the same,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
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when they could doe no greater thing) all of vs (I say) are to doe our best endeuour, at least to shew our forward and readie mindes to doe the good we can therein.
when they could do no greater thing) all of us (I say) Are to do our best endeavour, At least to show our forward and ready minds to do the good we can therein.
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
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But lamentable is the sloth and backwardnes that is shewed in setting Gods matters and businesse forward,
But lamentable is the sloth and backwardness that is showed in setting God's matters and business forward,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
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21065
when yet no time nor labour, no, nor cost, is enough in following our owne: much like them who are mentioned by the Prophet, who dwelt in sieled houses themselues,
when yet no time nor labour, no, nor cost, is enough in following our own: much like them who Are mentioned by the Prophet, who dwelled in seeled houses themselves,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
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but suffered Gods house to lie wast.
but suffered God's house to lie waste.
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
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But more of this before oftentimes, and lately in the former Chapter by the like occasion. But more of this before oftentimes, and lately in the former Chapter by the like occasion.
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
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But it is said in this verse that Samson escaped their hands, for all their labour and diligence to take him,
But it is said in this verse that samson escaped their hands, for all their labour and diligence to take him,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1641
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21069
and not onely so, but also did them further hurt:
and not only so, but also did them further hurt:
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1641
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whereby we may see, that God did not by and by punish him for all his great sinne committed,
whereby we may see, that God did not by and by Punish him for all his great sin committed,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1641
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but gaue him time to thinke of it; whereas if he had forthwith chastised him, hee had dealt with him but iustly.
but gave him time to think of it; whereas if he had forthwith chastised him, he had dealt with him but justly.
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
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But seeing God oft times dealeth so with vs, I meane, not to pursue vs by and by after some wilful and knowne sinne committed, here lest we should misconceiue of his so doing;
But seeing God oft times deals so with us, I mean, not to pursue us by and by After Some wilful and known sin committed, Here lest we should misconceive of his so doing;
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
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learne we the end of his forbearing any of vs, when we haue prouoked him:
Learn we the end of his forbearing any of us, when we have provoked him:
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1641
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21074
for we know that he should doe vs no wrong, if he should forthwith lay his hand vpon vs,
for we know that he should do us no wrong, if he should forthwith lay his hand upon us,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
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21075
yea and that in some sharpe manner. The reason of Gods deferring, the Apostle Peter setteth downe:
yea and that in Some sharp manner. The reason of God's deferring, the Apostle Peter sets down:
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1641
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21076
who telleth vs, that the Lord is patient to vs in such cases to this end,
who Telleth us, that the Lord is patient to us in such cases to this end,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1641
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21077
euen to bring vs to repentance:
even to bring us to Repentance:
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1641
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21078
loe, this good he meaneth vs by forbearing vs. And though it be no wise mans part to tempt him at all, in hope of being spared,
lo, this good he means us by forbearing us And though it be no wise men part to tempt him At all, in hope of being spared,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1641
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21079
as Samson heere was, (because sinnes can neuer be without feare, though they may be without outward danger for a time) yet if wee haue done so in times past,
as samson Here was, (Because Sins can never be without Fear, though they may be without outward danger for a time) yet if we have done so in times past,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1641
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21080
for the time to come, doe we so no more.
for the time to come, do we so no more.
p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, vdb pns12 av av-dx av-dc.
(124) chapter (DIV2)
1641
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For so our Sauiour speaketh to the man in the Gospel who had been healed of his disease, (and the caueat & watchword is as fit for vs) Goe thy way and sinne no more,
For so our Saviour speaks to the man in the Gospel who had been healed of his disease, (and the caveat & watchword is as fit for us) Go thy Way and sin no more,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1642
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21082
lest a worse thing befall thee.
lest a Worse thing befall thee.
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1642
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21084
for the euill we haue done, that we bee not iudged of the Lord, which will bee sharpe and smartie.
for the evil we have done, that we be not judged of the Lord, which will be sharp and smartie.
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1642
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Euen as Samson found it afterward, and as other doe in the like case find it daily.
Eve as samson found it afterwards, and as other doe in the like case find it daily.
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1642
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21086
And yet without due regard had, our corrupt hearts will driue vs vpon the common rocke;
And yet without due regard had, our corrupt hearts will driven us upon the Common rock;
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1642
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21087
to wit, that wee shall hurt our selues that way which many doe, euen to cry peace, peace;
to wit, that we shall hurt our selves that Way which many do, even to cry peace, peace;
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1642
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21088
if God deferre to punish, and to thinke (for so wee loue to flatter our selues) that he fauoureth vs,
if God defer to Punish, and to think (for so we love to flatter our selves) that he favours us,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1642
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21089
when he doth not by and by strike vs:
when he does not by and by strike us:
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
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21090
euen as the wicked said in the Psalme, (because the Lord did (as it were) hold his tongue,
even as the wicked said in the Psalm, (Because the Lord did (as it were) hold his tongue,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1642
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21091
and did not by and by smite him for his sin) that he was like vnto him, that is, of his mind, and allowed him therein;
and did not by and by smite him for his since) that he was like unto him, that is, of his mind, and allowed him therein;
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
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21092
but God answered him, I will reproue thee, and set thy bad doings before thee, that thou shalt acknowledge them whether thou wilt or no,
but God answered him, I will reprove thee, and Set thy bad doings before thee, that thou shalt acknowledge them whither thou wilt or no,
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
1642
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21093
and so I will shew how I fauoured thee.
and so I will show how I favoured thee.
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
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21094
The second part of the Chapter. Vers. 4. And after this hee loued a woman by the plaine of Sorek, whose name was Delilah.
The second part of the Chapter. Vers. 4. And After this he loved a woman by the plain of Sorek, whose name was Delilah.
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(124) chapter (DIV2)
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5. Vnto whom came the Princes of the Philistims, and said vnto her, Entice him,
5. Unto whom Come the Princes of the philistines, and said unto her, Entice him,
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and see wherein his great strength lieth, and by what meanes we may ouercome him, that we may bind him and punish him;
and see wherein his great strength lies, and by what means we may overcome him, that we may bind him and Punish him;
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and euery one of vs shall giue thee eleuen hundred shekles of siluer. and every one of us shall give thee eleuen hundred Shekels of silver.
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6. And Delilah said to Samson, Tell mee, I pray thee, wherein thy great strength lieth,
6. And Delilah said to samson, Tell me, I pray thee, wherein thy great strength lies,
crd cc np1 vvd p-acp np1, vvb pno11, pns11 vvb pno21, c-crq po21 j n1 vvz,
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and wherewith thou mightest be bound to doe thee hurt? 7. Samson then answered vnto her,
and wherewith thou Mightest be bound to do thee hurt? 7. samson then answered unto her,
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If they bind me with seuen greene cords, that were neuer dried, then shall I be weake, and be as another man. If they bind me with seuen green cords, that were never dried, then shall I be weak, and be as Another man.
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8. And the Princes of the Philistims brought her seuen greene cords, that were not dry, and she bound him therewith.
8. And the Princes of the philistines brought her seuen green cords, that were not dry, and she bound him therewith.
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9. (And shee had men lying in waite with her in the chamber,) Then shee said vnto him, The Philistims be vpon thee Samson:
9. (And she had men lying in wait with her in the chamber,) Then she said unto him, The philistines be upon thee samson:
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And he brake the cords as a threed of tow is broken when it feeleth fire:
And he brake the cords as a thread of tow is broken when it feeleth fire:
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so his strength was not knowne. so his strength was not known.
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10. After, Delilah said vnto Samson, See thou hast mocked me, and told me lies, I pray thee now tell me wherewith thou mightest be bound.
10. After, Delilah said unto samson, See thou hast mocked me, and told me lies, I pray thee now tell me wherewith thou Mightest be bound.
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11. Then he answered her, If they bind me with new ropes that were neuer occupied,
11. Then he answered her, If they bind me with new ropes that were never occupied,
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12. Delilah therefore tooke new ropes, and bound him therewith, and said vnto him, The Philistims be vpon thee Samson (and men lay in waite in the chamber) and he brake them from his armes as a threed.
12. Delilah Therefore took new ropes, and bound him therewith, and said unto him, The philistines be upon thee samson (and men lay in wait in the chamber) and he brake them from his arms as a thread.
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13. Afterward Delilah said vnto Samson, Hitherto hast thou beguiled mee and told melies, tell me how thou mightest be bound.
13. Afterwards Delilah said unto samson, Hitherto hast thou beguiled me and told melies, tell me how thou Mightest be bound.
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And he said vnto her, If thou plattest seuen lockes of mine head with the threeds of the woofe. And he said unto her, If thou plattest seuen locks of mine head with the threads of the woof.
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14. And she fastened it with a pinne, and said vnto him, The Philistims be vpon thee Samson,
14. And she fastened it with a pin, and said unto him, The philistines be upon thee samson,
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and he awoke out of his sleepe, and went away with the pin of the web and the woofe. and he awoke out of his sleep, and went away with the pin of the web and the woof.
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15. Againe she said vnto him, How canst thou say, I loue thee, when thine heart is not with me? thou hast mocked me these three times,
15. Again she said unto him, How Canst thou say, I love thee, when thine heart is not with me? thou hast mocked me these three times,
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and hast not told me wherein thy great strength lyeth. and hast not told me wherein thy great strength lies.
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16. And because she was importunate vpon him with her words continually, and vexed him, his soule was pained to the death.
16. And Because she was importunate upon him with her words continually, and vexed him, his soul was pained to the death.
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17. Therefore hee told her all his heart, and said to her, There neuer came rasor vpon mine head:
17. Therefore he told her all his heart, and said to her, There never Come razor upon mine head:
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for I am a Nazarite vnto God from my mothers wombe:
for I am a Nazarite unto God from my mother's womb:
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therfore if I be shauen, my strength will go from me, and I shall bee weake,
Therefore if I be shaven, my strength will go from me, and I shall be weak,
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and be like to other men. and be like to other men.
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18. And when Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, shee sent and called for the Princes of the Philistims, saying, Come vp once againe;
18. And when Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the Princes of the philistines, saying, Come up once again;
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for hee hath shewed mee all his heart. And they came vp to her, and brought the money in their hands. for he hath showed me all his heart. And they Come up to her, and brought the money in their hands.
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19. And shee made him sleepe vpon her knees, and she called a man, and made him to shaue off the seuen locks of his head,
19. And she made him sleep upon her knees, and she called a man, and made him to shave off the seuen locks of his head,
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and she began to vex him, and his strength was gone from him. 20. Then she said, the Philistims be vpon thee Samson.
and she began to vex him, and his strength was gone from him. 20. Then she said, the philistines be upon thee samson.
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And he awoke out of his sleepe, and thought, I will goe out now as at other times,
And he awoke out of his sleep, and Thought, I will go out now as At other times,
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and shake my selfe, but hee knew not that the Lord was departed from him. and shake my self, but he knew not that the Lord was departed from him.
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IN these verses is set downe the second part of the Chapter, wherein Samson sinned againe, in like manner as before,
IN these Verses is Set down the second part of the Chapter, wherein samson sinned again, in like manner as before,
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but he had not the like issue as he had out of the former wicked fact.
but he had not the like issue as he had out of the former wicked fact.
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For God did not arrest him vpon that trespasse, nor pursue him;
For God did not arrest him upon that trespass, nor pursue him;
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but seeing hee made no benefit of that his conniuence, when hee went away without punishment,
but seeing he made no benefit of that his connivance, when he went away without punishment,
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behold he now paid dearly for both, accordingly as he tempted God farre by this sinne of whoredome.
behold he now paid dearly for both, accordingly as he tempted God Far by this sin of whoredom.
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For here it is said, that he loued another woman of the Philistims, and when they vnderstood it, they considered by what meanes he vexed them,
For Here it is said, that he loved Another woman of the philistines, and when they understood it, they considered by what means he vexed them,
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and that was by the great strength of body which he had, whereby hee wrought them great mischiefe:
and that was by the great strength of body which he had, whereby he wrought them great mischief:
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and they by and by enticed and flattered the woman, and easily wonne her, by promising her a great summe of money,
and they by and by enticed and flattered the woman, and Easily won her, by promising her a great sum of money,
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and so agreed all of them together therein, to perswade her to get of him by subtilty, where his great strength lay, that so they might when they knew it, vse some meanes to weaken him,
and so agreed all of them together therein, to persuade her to get of him by subtlety, where his great strength lay, that so they might when they knew it, use Some means to weaken him,
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and then handle him afterward at their pleasure. The which practise she being so hired, readily went about;
and then handle him afterwards At their pleasure. The which practice she being so hired, readily went about;
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and he being made drunke with the sottish and inordinate loue of her, suffered her to moue such questions to him about it, that although hee held her off a while,
and he being made drunk with the sottish and inordinate love of her, suffered her to move such questions to him about it, that although he held her off a while,
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yet at last hee told her all his heart, euen that which she asked of him,
yet At last he told her all his heart, even that which she asked of him,
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how he might bee made weake, till hee saw too late with Adam, that God was gone from him,
how he might be made weak, till he saw too late with Adam, that God was gone from him,
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and that hee had lost all the great strength which God had giuen him.
and that he had lost all the great strength which God had given him.
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In these verses (containing the second part of the Chapter) seeing they are many,
In these Verses (containing the second part of the Chapter) seeing they Are many,
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and the matter of them much;
and the matter of them much;
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therefore for auoiding confusion and tediousnesse in the handling of them, I will draw them to these two points.
Therefore for avoiding confusion and tediousness in the handling of them, I will draw them to these two points.
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The first, how by a new occasion the Philistims laid wait for Samson againe.
The First, how by a new occasion the philistines laid wait for samson again.
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And this is to the end of the fifth verse, and that was in this manner:
And this is to the end of the fifth verse, and that was in this manner:
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to wit, by most earnest suing to Delilah, to learne where his great strength lay:
to wit, by most earnest suing to Delilah, to Learn where his great strength lay:
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The second, how she neuer ceased til she had found it out, and brought them word of it, to vers. 21.
The second, how she never ceased till she had found it out, and brought them word of it, to vers. 21.
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And first touching Samson, the holy story relateth what the occasion was of pursuing him;
And First touching samson, the holy story relateth what the occasion was of pursuing him;
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in verse 4. and then how the Philistims thereby were moued to lay for him, in vers. 5. The occasion was, that he cast his affection vpon another woman, not an Israelite, (but of the nation of the Philistims) and the holy story expresseth the place where shee dwelt, which was the plaine of Sorek,
in verse 4. and then how the philistines thereby were moved to lay for him, in vers. 5. The occasion was, that he cast his affection upon Another woman, not an Israelite, (but of the Nation of the philistines) and the holy story Expresses the place where she dwelled, which was the plain of Sorek,
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and the womans name whom he loued was Delilah. By this that is said of Samson, that hee went to another woman as before;
and the woman's name whom he loved was Delilah. By this that is said of samson, that he went to Another woman as before;
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note that filthy lust is not satisfied, by yeelding to it (no more then anger and wrath is) that is, onely for the time,
note that filthy lust is not satisfied, by yielding to it (no more then anger and wrath is) that is, only for the time,
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but breaketh out, and rangeth still yet further. For as the fire, when it is broken out into a flame, standeth not still,
but breaks out, and rangeth still yet further. For as the fire, when it is broken out into a flame, Stands not still,
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but taketh hold of one house when it hath burned another: Euen so it is with wicked lust:
but Takes hold of one house when it hath burned Another: Even so it is with wicked lust:
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It is not one woman, two, or twenty, that can satisfie the vnbridlednesse, and outragiousnesse thereof,
It is not one woman, two, or twenty, that can satisfy the unbridledness, and outrageousness thereof,
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but it would, if it might be serued and yeelded vnto, goe as farre as Salomon did, euen to defile a thousand.
but it would, if it might be served and yielded unto, go as Far as Solomon did, even to defile a thousand.
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As Iehu in his answere to Iehorams demand of peace, 2. King. 9. tels him that his mother Iezabels witchcrafts were without number.
As Iehu in his answer to Iehorams demand of peace, 2. King. 9. tells him that his mother Iezabels witchcrafts were without number.
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The reason hereof is, because the vnlawfull pleasure of sin doth (as the bait doth the fish) egge on the sinner to goe forward,
The reason hereof is, Because the unlawful pleasure of since does (as the bait does the Fish) egg on the sinner to go forward,
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and blinds him from seeing the manifold vnfruitfulnesse thereof.
and blinds him from seeing the manifold unfruitfulness thereof.
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Like gamesters, who will neuer leaue off their trade, while there is a pennie left them.
Like gamesters, who will never leave off their trade, while there is a penny left them.
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Which sheweth, that the wickednesse of the heart is in that one kind, as in many other, out of measure sinfull.
Which shows, that the wickedness of the heart is in that one kind, as in many other, out of measure sinful.
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For what though there bee no cleare proofe of this alwaies that I speake of, I meane the vnsatiablenesse of mens filthie appetite.
For what though there be no clear proof of this always that I speak of, I mean the unsatiableness of men's filthy appetite.
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It is so, partly seeing the sinne is secretly committed, for the most part, and therefore can hardly be knowne to many how far it proceedeth:
It is so, partly seeing the sin is secretly committed, for the most part, and Therefore can hardly be known to many how Far it Proceedeth:
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and partly, for that such as sinne in that kind, can hardly haue ordinary opportunity to effect that which they desire.
and partly, for that such as sin in that kind, can hardly have ordinary opportunity to Effect that which they desire.
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But the truth of that which I say, appeareth by this, that it hath been found out,
But the truth of that which I say, appears by this, that it hath been found out,
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as by other waies, so by the confession of some, who haue gone farre in that wicked course of life,
as by other ways, so by the Confessi of Some, who have gone Far in that wicked course of life,
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and howsoeuer they may haue come short in the number of so many as a thousand with Salomon, yet they haue made it vp to the full, in the longlying in the sin with them who were their leaud companions,
and howsoever they may have come short in the number of so many as a thousand with Solomon, yet they have made it up to the full, in the longlying in the since with them who were their lewd Sodales,
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when they haue not been intercepted, but haue had their full swinge.
when they have not been intercepted, but have had their full swinge.
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So true is it which is affirmed of the guilt of sinne, that it is infinite, both in respect of the transgression against an infinite Maiestie,
So true is it which is affirmed of the guilt of sin, that it is infinite, both in respect of the Transgression against an infinite Majesty,
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and also because the sinners appetite (though actually finite) yet extendeth itselfe to a desire of multiplying sinne infinitely, if it could.
and also Because the Sinners appetite (though actually finite) yet extendeth itself to a desire of multiplying sin infinitely, if it could.
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And it is death to bad men to thinke that their euill course should bee stopped,
And it is death to bad men to think that their evil course should be stopped,
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yea because that age and death, if no other thing, must needs end all their iollity.
yea Because that age and death, if not other thing, must needs end all their jollity.
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And not to insist in this instance alone, it may bee seene in sundry other kindes of sinne, (as theft, prodigality, drunkennesse and the rest) how the heart is out of measure sinfull,
And not to insist in this instance alone, it may be seen in sundry other Kinds of sin, (as theft, prodigality, Drunkenness and the rest) how the heart is out of measure sinful,
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and giueth not ouer euill doing, till it want opportunity, or till it must cease by necessity,
and gives not over evil doing, till it want opportunity, or till it must cease by necessity,
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and that violence bee put vnto it.
and that violence be put unto it.
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It delighteth the old ribald to see and heare, and report the pageants, stories, and practises of vncleannesse, which he remembreth he hath wrought,
It delights the old ribald to see and hear, and report the pageants, stories, and practises of uncleanness, which he Remember he hath wrought,
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and though his old bones cannot bestirre them so liuely as in times past, yet old Adam within is aliue, and as lasciuious as euer.
and though his old bones cannot Bestir them so lively as in times past, yet old Adam within is alive, and as lascivious as ever.
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The angry man, when hath he done? till he haue none to be angry with,
The angry man, when hath he done? till he have none to be angry with,
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or till hee be cut off, so as he cannot shew it. But I might bee endlesse, if I should follow particulars.
or till he be Cut off, so as he cannot show it. But I might be endless, if I should follow particulars.
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How oft (thinke wee) had Peter been like to haue denied his Master, who did so three times,
How oft (think we) had Peter been like to have denied his Master, who did so three times,
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and vehementliest at the last, when yet hee did it onely through feare, of meere infirmity,
and vehementliest At the last, when yet he did it only through Fear, of mere infirmity,
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and not professedly, which had been much worse? neither yet were the occasions very strong or great by which he was brought thereto,
and not professedly, which had been much Worse? neither yet were the occasions very strong or great by which he was brought thereto,
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but euen the words of a silly damsell. The vse of that which I haue said is this;
but even the words of a silly damsel. The use of that which I have said is this;
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that both in tentation to the sinne of vncleannesse, (and the obiect thereof) and to any other sinne, wee keepe our hearts and eyes with all possible obseruation and diligence from allowing or liking the offer of it, in any sort,
that both in tentation to the sin of uncleanness, (and the Object thereof) and to any other sin, we keep our hearts and eyes with all possible observation and diligence from allowing or liking the offer of it, in any sort,
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but that we curbe them vp and tie them short.
but that we curb them up and tie them short.
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For though carnall reason would perswade vs, that the giuing of a little liberty to our fleshly affections,
For though carnal reason would persuade us, that the giving of a little liberty to our fleshly affections,
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and couetous desires, would content and satisfie them, so as they would not desire to reach any further, (as some man will say,
and covetous Desires, would content and satisfy them, so as they would not desire to reach any further, (as Some man will say,
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If I were worth but thus many hundred pounds, &c. I would rest content) yet this were a grosse bewitching of vs to thinke so, seeing without Gods speciall grace,
If I were worth but thus many hundred pounds, etc. I would rest content) yet this were a gross bewitching of us to think so, seeing without God's special grace,
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as money encreaseth, so doth the loue thereof also;
as money increases, so does the love thereof also;
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yea it were the next way to bring vs into vtter and extreame bondage, and to prouoke vs further to endlesse ingaging of our selues thereunto.
yea it were the next Way to bring us into utter and extreme bondage, and to provoke us further to endless engaging of our selves thereunto.
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Nay, rather ioyne we prayer with watching, and that we fall not from our vprightnesse, so shall we be sure not to fall into any such tentation.
Nay, rather join we prayer with watching, and that we fallen not from our uprightness, so shall we be sure not to fallen into any such tentation.
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I say the lesse of this, because I haue handled it in the speech of Adonibezek, in cap. 1. vers. 4.
I say the less of this, Because I have handled it in the speech of Adonibezek, in cap. 1. vers. 4.
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THE EIGHTIE THREE SERMON ON THE XVI. CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. TO goe forward where I left, heere note wee another thing;
THE EIGHTY THREE SERMON ON THE XVI. CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. TO go forward where I left, Here note we Another thing;
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to wit, what vse and benefit wee commonly make of Gods long sufferance and patience, and that is this:
to wit, what use and benefit we commonly make of God's long sufferance and patience, and that is this:
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euen to goe forward by spirituall delusion, in our sinnes, without making any question, that God will call vs to any account for them;
even to go forward by spiritual delusion, in our Sins, without making any question, that God will call us to any account for them;
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but flatteringly to tell our selues, and to be perswaded that all is well, as long as God lets vs go vnpunished.
but flatteringly to tell our selves, and to be persuaded that all is well, as long as God lets us go unpunished.
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Whereas, who should bee ignorant of this, that the patience of God toward vs is to the end we should acknowledge it with vnfained thankes: (for he might iustly haue punished vs,
Whereas, who should be ignorant of this, that the patience of God towards us is to the end we should acknowledge it with unfeigned thanks: (for he might justly have punished us,
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as he hath done others, when he spared vs) and that to the end wee should turne againe to the Lord by true repentance, rather wondring at his lenity in so doing,
as he hath done Others, when he spared us) and that to the end we should turn again to the Lord by true Repentance, rather wondering At his lenity in so doing,
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then with much adoe enduring the penalty.
then with much ado enduring the penalty.
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and when we be enlightened, and come to our selues, and see that wee haue tempted God, we should in no wise flatter our selues,
and when we be enlightened, and come to our selves, and see that we have tempted God, we should in no wise flatter our selves,
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lest the Lord be forced thereby to tie vs shorter, and vse more sharpenesse then we shal like well of.
lest the Lord be forced thereby to tie us shorter, and use more sharpness then we shall like well of.
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The like I spake of Samsons escaping in the former verse.
The like I spoke of Samsons escaping in the former verse.
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Onely this I adde, that it is a fearefull thing, when the loue and conniuence of God, which is a chiefe bridle to containe his faithfull people in obedience, is become an occasion of the greatest licentiousnesse in them.
Only this I add, that it is a fearful thing, when the love and connivance of God, which is a chief bridle to contain his faithful people in Obedience, is become an occasion of the greatest licentiousness in them.
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It argueth that their tender nature and filiall affection is waxen hardened, and degenerated into slauish and desperate boldnesse.
It argue that their tender nature and filial affection is waxed hardened, and degenerated into slavish and desperate boldness.
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Like to him who presuming himselfe sure enough of his master, fell to waxe wearie of worke,
Like to him who presuming himself sure enough of his master, fell to wax weary of work,
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and to take vpon him iollity, as they doe who reckon without their Hoste.
and to take upon him jollity, as they do who reckon without their Host.
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But there shall no one thing so much sting them at the heart when God is come to take correction on them, as this;
But there shall no one thing so much sting them At the heart when God is come to take correction on them, as this;
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that they were neuer well, till they had turned the loue of a father, into the iealousie of a foe:
that they were never well, till they had turned the love of a father, into the jealousy of a foe:
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whose swift wings in taking reuenge shall be sure to recompence the delay of his leaden feet, slow to punish,
whose swift wings in taking revenge shall be sure to recompense the Delay of his leaden feet, slow to Punish,
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as Samson himselfe in the sequell found to his cost. Thus much of Samsons sinne:
as samson himself in the sequel found to his cost. Thus much of Samsons sin:
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now it is shewed how the Philistims tooke occasion thereby to get him into their hands,
now it is showed how the philistines took occasion thereby to get him into their hands,
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and that was, by dealing with the woman whom he loued, to intice him to tel her where his great strength lay, that so they might doe to him as they desired;
and that was, by dealing with the woman whom he loved, to entice him to tell her where his great strength lay, that so they might do to him as they desired;
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but withall, to the end they might draw and perswade her thereto, they offer her (the chiefe Princes of them, I meane) a large summe of money.
but withal, to the end they might draw and persuade her thereto, they offer her (the chief Princes of them, I mean) a large sum of money.
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By this we may see the wisdome and readinesse of the men of this world in going about to remedie any bodily mischiefe that is comming toward them.
By this we may see the Wisdom and readiness of the men of this world in going about to remedy any bodily mischief that is coming towards them.
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As soone as they heard where Samsons haunt was, the chiefe of them went thither,
As soon as they herd where Samsons haunt was, the chief of them went thither,
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and tooke order for the suppressing of him, and that not without their great cost and charge.
and took order for the suppressing of him, and that not without their great cost and charge.
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Oh this were commendable indeed, if it might bee seene in vs, yea and so much the more, where greater mischiefe hangeth ouer vs, I meane,
O this were commendable indeed, if it might be seen in us, yea and so much the more, where greater mischief hangs over us, I mean,
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if wee could offer like violence to our sinne, and giue it no rest, till wee had rooted it out,
if we could offer like violence to our sin, and give it no rest, till we had rooted it out,
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as they heere effected that which they went about. The which (yet) all may see, that we haue greater cause to doe,
as they Here effected that which they went about. The which (yet) all may see, that we have greater cause to do,
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then they that are in the most emminent danger of any temporall or bodily euill.
then they that Are in the most eminent danger of any temporal or bodily evil.
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But here to see both our sloth and our follie, it is both admirable and lamentable.
But Here to see both our sloth and our folly, it is both admirable and lamentable.
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But of their prouidence, together with their cost, consent, and diligence I haue noted more by the like occasion in the former verse.
But of their providence, together with their cost, consent, and diligence I have noted more by the like occasion in the former verse.
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It is no maruell that they counsell her to deceiue him by inticements and allurements, such as harlots haue good skill in,
It is no marvel that they counsel her to deceive him by enticements and allurements, such as harlots have good skill in,
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and fooles that are woond in with them, are easily deluded by.
and Fools that Are wound in with them, Are Easily deluded by.
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For Samson by the strongest reason and perswasion of the wisest carnall friend, would neuer haue been drawne to this slauerie and shame, which a base companion brought him to, by delusion and deceiuing of him.
For samson by the Strongest reason and persuasion of the Wisest carnal friend, would never have been drawn to this slavery and shame, which a base Companion brought him to, by delusion and deceiving of him.
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Whereby we may learne, that when we are carried away to sinne, and are giuen ouer to our lusts, we depart not only from religion,
Whereby we may Learn, that when we Are carried away to sin, and Are given over to our Lustiest, we depart not only from Religion,
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but also from sound wisdome and reason, and are not in our right mindes, (as they say) but are deluded, mocked, disguised,
but also from found Wisdom and reason, and Are not in our right minds, (as they say) but Are deluded, mocked, disguised,
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euen made very fooles, as Samson was heere, if not mad and beside our selues;
even made very Fools, as samson was Here, if not mad and beside our selves;
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as it was said of the prodigall sonne when hee had spent his goods with harlots, hee came to himselfe at length, whereby it is cleere that he was before beside himselfe:
as it was said of the prodigal son when he had spent his goods with harlots, he Come to himself At length, whereby it is clear that he was before beside himself:
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and as we reade of the foole in the Prouerbs, that hee followed as an oxe to the slaughter.
and as we read of the fool in the Proverbs, that he followed as an ox to the slaughter.
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And if we be such, then it is our due to bee shoaled among such, and to be driuen from the companie of sober and wise men.
And if we be such, then it is our endue to be shoaled among such, and to be driven from the company of Sobrium and wise men.
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Yet thus was Samson deceiued and deluded, when he was drawne and inticed by that wicked woman, to vtter this secret,
Yet thus was samson deceived and deluded, when he was drawn and enticed by that wicked woman, to utter this secret,
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namely where his great strength lay.
namely where his great strength lay.
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The vse that we should make of this, is to abhorre that sinne, and all fellowship with such persons,
The use that we should make of this, is to abhor that sin, and all fellowship with such Persons,
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and labour to retaine godly wisedome, to guide vs in holie feare of offending, rather then to take part in the pleasures of sinne for a season,
and labour to retain godly Wisdom, to guide us in holy Fear of offending, rather then to take part in the pleasures of sin for a season,
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so shall we not be deceiued and deluded, as otherwise wee cannot chuse but be,
so shall we not be deceived and deluded, as otherwise we cannot choose but be,
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yea and that in most sottish manner, as Samson here was by her inchantment brought to bee.
yea and that in most sottish manner, as samson Here was by her enchantment brought to be.
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Let this bee sufficient to shew, that there is enough in the corrupt heart of man to humble him in the sight of God and the world,
Let this be sufficient to show, that there is enough in the corrupt heart of man to humble him in the sighed of God and the world,
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if he were not in the depth of darknesse, yea though there were no more but this, that there is such a rebellion and deformitie in the inferior appetite of the soule, through originall sinne, that whereas it was created most obedient and subiect to the pure light of the vnderstanding in all things,
if he were not in the depth of darkness, yea though there were no more but this, that there is such a rebellion and deformity in the inferior appetite of the soul, through original sin, that whereas it was created most obedient and Subject to the pure Light of the understanding in all things,
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now it is so infeebled and infatuated, that it resisteth the iudgement of the minde,
now it is so infeebled and infatuated, that it Resisteth the judgement of the mind,
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and led away by the strength of any allurement, euen contrary to that knowledge, which still remaineth to guide it.
and led away by the strength of any allurement, even contrary to that knowledge, which still remains to guide it.
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So that it is degegenerate and become most brutish and sottish, and so bewraieth it selfe euen in them that otherwise goe for none, of the simplest, or vnciuill sort.
So that it is degegenerate and become most brutish and sottish, and so bewrayeth it self even in them that otherwise go for none, of the simplest, or Uncivil sort.
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This offering of her money by these Princes of the Philistims, and that also in such liberall maner, which was as much as an hundred pound a piece of our money well nigh, by the estimation of the shekell, which they reckoned by, [ for a common shekell was as much as twentie pence with vs,
This offering of her money by these Princes of the philistines, and that also in such liberal manner, which was as much as an hundred pound a piece of our money well High, by the estimation of the shekel, which they reckoned by, [ for a Common shekel was as much as twentie pence with us,
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and therefore eleuen hundred want little of an hundred pound at that rate.
and Therefore eleuen hundred want little of an hundred pound At that rate.
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] This offering (I say) of so many hundreds to her, according to the number of the Princes that came to her, might easily draw on to their purpose such an one as was but light, inconstant,
] This offering (I say) of so many hundreds to her, according to the number of the Princes that Come to her, might Easily draw on to their purpose such an one as was but Light, inconstant,
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and false-hearted to Samson, (as harlots are) without respect of the money.
and False-hearted to samson, (as harlots Are) without respect of the money.
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Which teacheth vs, that this hireing of people for money, hath bin, and is as readie a way to draw them to any lewd practise,
Which Teaches us, that this hiring of people for money, hath been, and is as ready a Way to draw them to any lewd practice,
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as it is commonly offered, & hath bin in all ages, but neuer more then in this,
as it is commonly offered, & hath been in all ages, but never more then in this,
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and especially by the Popish crue in the attempting of desperate murthers, &c. The like hath bin noted in the fact of Abimelech, chap. 9. who hired lewd fellowes with the money of the Shechemites:
and especially by the Popish crew in the attempting of desperate murders, etc. The like hath been noted in the fact of Abimelech, chap. 9. who hired lewd Fellows with the money of the Shechemites:
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and that wofull example of the Priests preuailing thereby with Iudas one of the twelue Apostles, to betray his Master,
and that woeful Exampl of the Priests prevailing thereby with Iudas one of the twelue Apostles, to betray his Master,
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and in hireing the watchmen, Matth. 28. to defame the Resurrection, may be notable presidents hereof.
and in hiring the watchmen, Matthew 28. to defame the Resurrection, may be notable Presidents hereof.
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And I mention this point to this end, that seeing it is as common as odious, that it may not reach also to Gods faithfull seruants, to doe either the one or the other, either to set a worke others,
And I mention this point to this end, that seeing it is as Common as odious, that it may not reach also to God's faithful Servants, to do either the one or the other, either to Set a work Others,
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or to sell their helpe either to corrupt, or to be corrupted by money, (for they go together,
or to fell their help either to corrupt, or to be corrupted by money, (for they go together,
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and are mutuall causes and effects of each other) to bring wicked purposes to passe;
and Are mutual Causes and effects of each other) to bring wicked Purposes to pass;
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which in so euill an age as this is, (farre more subtile and skilfuller then the former to doe mischiefe) may too soone preuaile by custome euen among them.
which in so evil an age as this is, (Far more subtle and skilfuller then the former to do mischief) may too soon prevail by custom even among them.
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Touching the cost they were at, see more in chap. 17. 2.
Touching the cost they were At, see more in chap. 17. 2.
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Thus wee haue heard how this wicked woman was hired by the Philistim Princes to this wofull worke of deceiuing Samson, which was the first point of the two, (as appeareth in the fourth verse) in the second part of this chapter.
Thus we have herd how this wicked woman was hired by the Philistim Princes to this woeful work of deceiving samson, which was the First point of the two, (as appears in the fourth verse) in the second part of this chapter.
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Now it followeth, how she went to worke, and preuailed, and this is the second.
Now it follows, how she went to work, and prevailed, and this is the second.
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This is declared and laid foorth in the verses following, to the 21. But she not obtaining at one time that which she sought, she set vpon him fundrie times. Foure seuerall attempts are expressed here to haue been made by her to this end;
This is declared and laid forth in the Verses following, to the 21. But she not obtaining At one time that which she sought, she Set upon him fundrie times. Foure several attempts Are expressed Here to have been made by her to this end;
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and the first of them is to bee seene in these foure next verses. Of these therefore as they follow in order.
and the First of them is to be seen in these foure next Verses. Of these Therefore as they follow in order.
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In her first attempt, we must not thinke that she went about it simply by asking him the question, where his strength lay;
In her First attempt, we must not think that she went about it simply by asking him the question, where his strength lay;
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but as they had taught her to deceiue him, so there is no doubt but she flattered him, pretending that she marueiled at his so great strength,
but as they had taught her to deceive him, so there is no doubt but she flattered him, pretending that she marveled At his so great strength,
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and that she reioyced not a little, for that she had a louer indued with such an excellent gift and qualitie;
and that she rejoiced not a little, for that she had a lover endued with such an excellent gift and quality;
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and therefore that she, as one louing him againe, and trustie to him, for his kindnesse towards her, desired of him to know where that great strength of his did lie.
and Therefore that she, as one loving him again, and trusty to him, for his kindness towards her, desired of him to know where that great strength of his did lie.
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By this we see, what boldnesse, men (though furnished with excellent gifts) doe cause and cherish in harlots, by hauing fellowship, and keeping companie with them.
By this we see, what boldness, men (though furnished with excellent Gifts) do cause and cherish in harlots, by having fellowship, and keeping company with them.
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Samson was a man so spoken of for his manhood, that such as were of good courage, durst not be bold to looke him in the face, samson was a man so spoken of for his manhood, that such as were of good courage, durst not be bold to look him in the face,
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yet she a base housewife, dares boldly demaund of him weightie matters, and the greatest secrets.
yet she a base housewife, dares boldly demand of him weighty matters, and the greatest secrets.
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So the whorish daughter of an whorish mother, Herodias I meane, being so farre admitted as to dance before Herod the King,
So the whorish daughter of an whorish mother, Herodias I mean, being so Far admitted as to dance before Herod the King,
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& being permitted to demand what recompence she listed, euen to the halfe of his kingdome, shamed not to aske the head of Iohn Baptist: whom not onely all the people,
& being permitted to demand what recompense she listed, even to the half of his Kingdom, shamed not to ask the head of John Baptist: whom not only all the people,
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but euen Herod himselfe reuerenced and stood in feare of.
but even Herod himself reverenced and stood in Fear of.
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And these are the wares which the strumpets fardall is stuft withall, euen subtiltie, crueltie, falsehood (all so tempered together in this demaund of Delilah, that a man knowes not which qualitie of them all is predominant) and among the rest, this (whereof we now speake) insolent impudencie and shamelesnesse.
And these Are the wares which the strumpets fardall is stuffed withal, even subtlety, cruelty, falsehood (all so tempered together in this demand of Delilah, that a man knows not which quality of them all is predominant) and among the rest, this (whereof we now speak) insolent impudency and shamelessness.
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It is the practise of this cursed kinde euen at this day with their Paramours, to demaund of them vnreasonable pledges of vncleane loue,
It is the practice of this cursed kind even At this day with their Paramours, to demand of them unreasonable pledges of unclean love,
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as appeares by the embezeling of their patrimonie for their maintenance, and sometimes causing them to spend euen their blood in their quarrell, or by their occasion.
as appears by the embezzling of their patrimony for their maintenance, and sometime causing them to spend even their blood in their quarrel, or by their occasion.
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It is a true saying, that too much familiaritie breedeth contempt.
It is a true saying, that too much familiarity breeds contempt.
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But much more if it be in euill, and in no euill sooner then in this kind, I meane in whoredome.
But much more if it be in evil, and in no evil sooner then in this kind, I mean in whoredom.
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A thing notoriously exemplified in that harlot Iezabel, who so much abused the remissenes of Ahab, as to insult ouer him, as her vnderling.
A thing notoriously exemplified in that harlot Jezebel, who so much abused the remissness of Ahab, as to insult over him, as her underling.
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It is the common phrase of them that are the companions of harlots, to call themselues their seruants, and them their mistresses.
It is the Common phrase of them that Are the Sodales of harlots, to call themselves their Servants, and them their mistress's.
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But in deed they are their vassals and slaues, and yet their bondage, as great as it is,
But in deed they Are their vassals and slaves, and yet their bondage, as great as it is,
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and ioyned with miserie, is sweete to them, although (indeed) but a sweete poyson:
and joined with misery, is sweet to them, although (indeed) but a sweet poison:
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but it is a reward good enough for such employment. And yet many chuse this kinde of life, as a libertie, rather then honest mariage.
but it is a reward good enough for such employment. And yet many choose this kind of life, as a liberty, rather then honest marriage.
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But to returne to that which I said of familiaritie, it is not meete for the best to swell (I confesse) and to bee high minded,
But to return to that which I said of familiarity, it is not meet for the best to swell (I confess) and to be high minded,
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but humble and meeke toward all;
but humble and meek towards all;
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yet with grauitie, whereby the bad may be afraid of them, and not think them fit companions for them,
yet with gravity, whereby the bad may be afraid of them, and not think them fit Sodales for them,
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except they change their qualities, and the good may cling and ioyne to their companie and acquaintance, without feare.
except they change their qualities, and the good may cling and join to their company and acquaintance, without Fear.
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But to haue familiaritie with the bad in euill, is vtterly vnlawfull, and serues onely to confirme and make them bold in wickednesse.
But to have familiarity with the bad in evil, is utterly unlawful, and serves only to confirm and make them bold in wickedness.
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Thus is many a man, otherwise worthie, as Samson was, brought into meane account by indiscreete and vnseasonable laying open his minde, where hee should not:
Thus is many a man, otherwise worthy, as samson was, brought into mean account by indiscreet and unseasonable laying open his mind, where he should not:
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euen so did he imbolden this woman thereby to aske him how he may bee bound and hurt;
even so did he embolden this woman thereby to ask him how he may be bound and hurt;
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the which how absurd a thing it was either for him to incourage her, or for her to propound to him, who seeth not?
the which how absurd a thing it was either for him to encourage her, or for her to propound to him, who sees not?
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Samson in answering her, who should not haue admitted her to speake to him of any such matter, samson in answering her, who should not have admitted her to speak to him of any such matter,
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and telling her how hee might be bound, did make way to all the euill that followed.
and telling her how he might be bound, did make Way to all the evil that followed.
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For if she had been repulsed and beaten back from such boldnes at the first, she should haue had no incouragement,
For if she had been repulsed and beaten back from such boldness At the First, she should have had no encouragement,
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or much lesse (no doubt) to haue proceeded further, as she did afterward.
or much less (no doubt) to have proceeded further, as she did afterwards.
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It was as great wisedome in Samson to answer her in this, as it was in Balaam, when he answered the words of his Asse.
It was as great Wisdom in samson to answer her in this, as it was in balaam, when he answered the words of his Ass.
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It was time (he should haue said with himselfe) for him to thinke that hee had gone farre enough in prouoking God,
It was time (he should have said with himself) for him to think that he had gone Far enough in provoking God,
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when hee opened the mouth of the dumme beast to reprooue him.
when he opened the Mouth of the dumb beast to reprove him.
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So should Samson haue thought, that when he had imboldned a wicked woman to tamper and meddle with him about that which touched his life,
So should samson have Thought, that when he had emboldened a wicked woman to tamper and meddle with him about that which touched his life,
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and concerned his soule, to bereaue it of the furniture of the graces of God, he should haue thought (I say) that it was time to cease speaking to her,
and concerned his soul, to bereave it of the furniture of the graces of God, he should have Thought (I say) that it was time to cease speaking to her,
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or to admit her to speake of any such matter to him: yea to turne vtterly away from her rather, and vtterly to giue her ouer.
or to admit her to speak of any such matter to him: yea to turn utterly away from her rather, and utterly to give her over.
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Ioseph, when his whorish Mistresse lay at him day by day to yeeld to her wicked request, the Scripture testifieth, that yet he hearkened not vnto her, Ioseph, when his whorish Mistress lay At him day by day to yield to her wicked request, the Scripture Testifieth, that yet he harkened not unto her,
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neither would be in her companie.
neither would be in her company.
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So if any of vs haue made vagaries and outstrayings, yea though not so grossely as Samson did,
So if any of us have made vagaries and outstrayings, yea though not so grossly as samson did,
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neither in fellowship with lewd women, (which were horrible) but if it be but in fond and filthie lingering after them,
neither in fellowship with lewd women, (which were horrible) but if it be but in found and filthy lingering After them,
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and their whorish companie, when our consciences shall accuse vs for so doing, and warne vs to desist and breake off betimes, from such longing and lingering after them,
and their whorish company, when our Consciences shall accuse us for so doing, and warn us to desist and break off betimes, from such longing and lingering After them,
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and yet keepe himselfe in safetie, by not bewraying the secret; his wisedome and commendation was alike in both.
and yet keep himself in safety, by not bewraying the secret; his Wisdom and commendation was alike in both.
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as they who haue nothing to doe with them, and when withall we set before our eyes the shame and sorrow that will fall on vs by that which we long for, and hast after:
as they who have nothing to do with them, and when withal we Set before our eyes the shame and sorrow that will fallen on us by that which we long for, and hast After:
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then (I say) let vs thinke, it is high time for vs (if wee haue vnhappily gone so farre) to breake the brood,
then (I say) let us think, it is high time for us (if we have unhappily gone so Far) to break the brood,
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and scatter the mists of such idle and filthie thoughts and wicked lusts, and with astonishment aske of our selues, what haue wee done? and by the helpe of our faithfull and seruent prayers to throw them all in the dust,
and scatter the mists of such idle and filthy thoughts and wicked Lustiest, and with astonishment ask of our selves, what have we done? and by the help of our faithful and servent Prayers to throw them all in the dust,
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and not with Samson to dally with them, as he did with his Delilah, but marke and thinke seriously vpon the end thereof.
and not with samson to dally with them, as he did with his Delilah, but mark and think seriously upon the end thereof.
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And so doing, wee shall to some purpose make our benefit of this example of Samson: otherwise wee may with the common sort wonder at,
And so doing, we shall to Some purpose make our benefit of this Exampl of samson: otherwise we may with the Common sort wonder At,
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and condemne his follie, and our selues play the fooles in the like or a worse kinde.
and condemn his folly, and our selves play the Fools in the like or a Worse kind.
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It is not strange, that he who purposely had prostituted himselfe to the will of an harlot,
It is not strange, that he who purposely had prostituted himself to the will of an harlot,
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and was now in the pursuit of his lust, could not then breake the bands of his sinfull desire, when it had snared him:
and was now in the pursuit of his lust, could not then break the bans of his sinful desire, when it had snared him:
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for the time of preuenting this mischiefe was, when hee was first enticed:
for the time of preventing this mischief was, when he was First enticed:
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now the matter was gone so farre that being vnder feete, he had small list or strength to rise vp,
now the matter was gone so Far that being under feet, he had small list or strength to rise up,
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and call himselfe to a serious remembrance of his offence.
and call himself to a serious remembrance of his offence.
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And Delilahs lap and armes was no fit nor likely place or occasion of such thoughts or meditations:
And Delilahs lap and arms was no fit nor likely place or occasion of such thoughts or meditations:
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wisedome was driuen out of his breast by corrupt affection: the blow was smartie enough, but hee had lost his feeling.
Wisdom was driven out of his breast by corrupt affection: the blow was smartie enough, but he had lost his feeling.
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So that there is no more miserable a sight, then to behold a man when he is intangled with the snare of his owne lust,
So that there is no more miserable a sighed, then to behold a man when he is entangled with the snare of his own lust,
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or any sin that wasteth the conscience, for then is hee shiftlesse, and cannot helpe himselfe,
or any since that wastes the conscience, for then is he shiftless, and cannot help himself,
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but is readie to beare any burthen which shall be laid vpon his shoulders, rather then to rise vp from vnder it.
but is ready to bear any burden which shall be laid upon his shoulders, rather then to rise up from under it.
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Therefore great is the loue of God to that man, who not hauing at first preuented the beginnings of sinne,
Therefore great is the love of God to that man, who not having At First prevented the beginnings of sin,
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but been ouertaken with the deceitfulnes of it at the first view, yet vpon more aduised consideration of the danger which it leadeth vnto, shall awake and rouse vp himselfe,
but been overtaken with the deceitfulness of it At the First view, yet upon more advised consideration of the danger which it leads unto, shall awake and rouse up himself,
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and flie from it as from a serpent.
and fly from it as from a serpent.
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And for his shifting her off with a lye, as though he would both satisfie her,
And for his shifting her off with a lie, as though he would both satisfy her,
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Thus wee see whereto her flattering words tended, euen to seeke his life.
Thus we see whereto her flattering words tended, even to seek his life.
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For as he dealt foolishly in answering her at all, so did hee as ill in looking to stop her mouth with a lye.
For as he dealt foolishly in answering her At all, so did he as ill in looking to stop her Mouth with a lie.
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Which forewarneth vs, not to shift for our selues, nor looke to make our part good by lying,
Which forewarneth us, not to shift for our selves, nor look to make our part good by lying,
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though the way lie open thereto, and is then too readie at hand, when we see no other way;
though the Way lie open thereto, and is then too ready At hand, when we see no other Way;
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which sinne in all kinds thereof is condemned, howsoeuer little account be made of it.
which sin in all Kinds thereof is condemned, howsoever little account be made of it.
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And the rather it is to bee taken heed of, seeing we oft times runne headlong into it, (as I haue said) when wee see no readier way to shift for our selues,
And the rather it is to be taken heed of, seeing we oft times run headlong into it, (as I have said) when we see no Readier Way to shift for our selves,
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and (as wee thinke) to saue our credit, and auoid greater danger.
and (as we think) to save our credit, and avoid greater danger.
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And seeing there was no other to bee looked for, then that Samson (being in the case hee was at this present) should prouide for his owne safetie by a lye, (a poore shield for him, whose innocencie and watchfulnes should haue been his defence) let vs beware of entring acquaintance with any sin,
And seeing there was no other to be looked for, then that samson (being in the case he was At this present) should provide for his own safety by a lie, (a poor shield for him, whose innocence and watchfulness should have been his defence) let us beware of entering acquaintance with any since,
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for it will bee costly in the maintaining, and draw a man by a wretched necessitie to adde thereto many other sins:
for it will be costly in the maintaining, and draw a man by a wretched necessity to add thereto many other Sins:
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euen as Samson must seeke couert and safegard to himselfe by a lye (for want of better) except at first dash he would haue gone through stitch,
even as samson must seek covert and safeguard to himself by a lie (for want of better) except At First dash he would have gone through stitch,
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and haue told her the matter.
and have told her the matter.
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Touching his dallying humour, and his playing wilie beguily with her, as if he had had wisdome and skill enough to shift her off with trifling answers, if the hardest should come;
Touching his dallying humour, and his playing wily beguily with her, as if he had had Wisdom and skill enough to shift her off with trifling answers, if the Hardest should come;
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although it sauoured somewhat of confidence and conceitednes of his supposed strength, (much like Peters rashnes,
although it savoured somewhat of confidence and conceitedness of his supposed strength, (much like Peter's rashness,
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when hee was told by his Master that he should denie him) yet in the sequell it bewraied his more then common folly,
when he was told by his Master that he should deny him) yet in the sequel it bewrayed his more then Common folly,
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as hee that had had but one eye, might easily haue seene that no lesse euill could follow:
as he that had had but one eye, might Easily have seen that no less evil could follow:
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which also shall appeare in due place hereafter.
which also shall appear in due place hereafter.
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She, as if hee had told her the truth, as she verily thought hee had, went about forthwith to make proofe of his words:
She, as if he had told her the truth, as she verily Thought he had, went about forthwith to make proof of his words:
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for whereas hee told her hee should be weakened, if he were bound with seuen greene withes or cords, she caused them to be brought to her foorthwith,
for whereas he told her he should be weakened, if he were bound with seuen green withes or cords, she caused them to be brought to her forthwith,
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and she bound him with them, though indeed hee brake them: (oh wonderfull sottishnes in him to suffer it!) and she had certaine of the Philistims lying in waite in a chamber thereby;
and she bound him with them, though indeed he brake them: (o wonderful sottishness in him to suffer it!) and she had certain of the philistines lying in wait in a chamber thereby;
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who should be ready to take him, if he had been weakened indeed, as she supposed he was, and looked for it.
who should be ready to take him, if he had been weakened indeed, as she supposed he was, and looked for it.
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And this is as good as they may looke for, who haue neere fellowship and secret company with such companions.
And this is as good as they may look for, who have near fellowship and secret company with such Sodales.
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For though as Salomon saith, her lips drop as the honey combe, euen as if she were pleasure it selfe to a man,
For though as Solomon Says, her lips drop as the honey comb, even as if she were pleasure it self to a man,
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yet her paths leade to destruction, and an whore will hunt after the pretious life of a man.
yet her paths lead to destruction, and an whore will hunt After the precious life of a man.
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We haue read of many, who partly haue been most wofully handled of the strumpets themselues, whom they haue trusted with life and goods,
We have read of many, who partly have been most woefully handled of the strumpets themselves, whom they have trusted with life and goods,
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and partly haue bin deliuered by them into their enemies hands to be slaine. And what maruell? For she that hath sold her selfe;
and partly have been Delivered by them into their enemies hands to be slain. And what marvel? For she that hath sold her self;
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will much easilier sell her Paramour.
will much easilier fell her Paramour.
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And therefore well did the same Salomon giue warning, that shee is to bee shunned as hell mouth.
And Therefore well did the same Solomon give warning, that she is to be shunned as hell Mouth.
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But though bodily danger be so much to be feared by her, yet that is the least; spirituall hurt is farre greater.
But though bodily danger be so much to be feared by her, yet that is the least; spiritual hurt is Far greater.
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But by the occasion of this which I say, I adde;
But by the occasion of this which I say, I add;
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that the sin of them is farre more grieuous, who abhorre common harlots, who might easily bewray them,
that the since of them is Far more grievous, who abhor Common harlots, who might Easily bewray them,
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yet will not refraine from making those (or going about it at least) who were honest before, to stoope to their lure,
yet will not refrain from making those (or going about it At least) who were honest before, to stoop to their lure,
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and so become whores and dishonest; which thing of the better sort is more to be feared.
and so become whores and dishonest; which thing of the better sort is more to be feared.
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Of this falshood and trecherie I haue said somwhat in the former Chapter.
Of this falsehood and treachery I have said somewhat in the former Chapter.
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Thus much of the first attempt of Delilah, by the which though she preuailed not in that which shee sought,
Thus much of the First attempt of Delilah, by the which though she prevailed not in that which she sought,
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yet this shee gained, that shee was the more imboldned to set vpō him again,
yet this she gained, that she was the more emboldened to Set upon him again,
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as hauing receiued no check nor discouragement by him, for that which she had done already.
as having received no check nor discouragement by him, for that which she had done already.
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Therefore shee is not discouraged, but attempteth the matter the second time, as in these next three verses is to be seene.
Therefore she is not discouraged, but attempteth the matter the second time, as in these next three Verses is to be seen.
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And she boldly said to him, that hee had deceiued her, and told her lies, which might iustly cause her, she said, to doubt of his loue to her,
And she boldly said to him, that he had deceived her, and told her lies, which might justly cause her, she said, to doubt of his love to her,
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and therfore now she required better dealing at his hands, or else she should be much grieued.
and Therefore now she required better dealing At his hands, or Else she should be much grieved.
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This shamelesse behauiour of hers should teach vs, that all boldnesse in euill is an high degree of sinne,
This shameless behaviour of hers should teach us, that all boldness in evil is an high degree of sin,
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and we should keepe our selues farre from it:
and we should keep our selves Far from it:
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as not euen to dare open our mouthes to a woman to hearken and consent to a filthy and vncleane demand or motion, wherby also she may know and be priuie to the wickednesse that is in vs. The same I say of boldnesse in any other sin,
as not even to Dare open our mouths to a woman to harken and consent to a filthy and unclean demand or motion, whereby also she may know and be privy to the wickedness that is in us The same I say of boldness in any other since,
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as boasting, threatning, slandering, lying, swearing, challenging of any to fight, or any other like vnto these,
as boasting, threatening, slandering, lying, swearing, challenging of any to fight, or any other like unto these,
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& it is fearfull to heare any of these, or to see them committed with such boldnesse as they are.
& it is fearful to hear any of these, or to see them committed with such boldness as they Are.
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Oh modesty and bashfulnes, what seemly & comely ornaments are they, euen where conscience is as yet wrought by the word,
O modesty and bashfulness, what seemly & comely Ornament Are they, even where conscience is as yet wrought by the word,
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but wanting? for they doe keepe and preserue many from shamefull euils oftentimes, who haue no religion to guide and defend them.
but wanting? for they do keep and preserve many from shameful evils oftentimes, who have no Religion to guide and defend them.
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But boldnes is and ought to be vsed in the defence, commendation, and sute making for good things,
But boldness is and ought to be used in the defence, commendation, and suit making for good things,
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and therein to be shewed, and when it is so employed, it is then in kinde.
and therein to be showed, and when it is so employed, it is then in kind.
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This point I will not heere enlarge, seeing it often commeth to hand. Now followeth Samsons answere to her sute in the second attempt.
This point I will not Here enlarge, seeing it often comes to hand. Now follows Samsons answer to her suit in the second attempt.
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And that was much like the former.
And that was much like the former.
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If, saith he now, I be bound with new ropes that neuer were occupied, I shall bee weake, as another man.
If, Says he now, I be bound with new ropes that never were occupied, I shall be weak, as Another man.
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Wherein wee see he dallies with her still, and suffers her to demand that of him which was not meet in any sort for him to haue suffered,
Wherein we see he dallies with her still, and suffers her to demand that of him which was not meet in any sort for him to have suffered,
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yea and answeres her also about it.
yea and answers her also about it.
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For what though he held her off with a lie? yet seeing hee did not refuse to answere her about it,
For what though he held her off with a lie? yet seeing he did not refuse to answer her about it,
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and charge her to speake no more of it, (being a secret not to bee vttered) and also in that hee doth so the second time,
and charge her to speak no more of it, (being a secret not to be uttered) and also in that he does so the second time,
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when he had tried already, that she sought to know it onely to the end shee might deliuer him into the Philistims hands;
when he had tried already, that she sought to know it only to the end she might deliver him into the philistines hands;
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in these respects, I say, as it was palpable dotage in him to doe so,
in these respects, I say, as it was palpable dotage in him to do so,
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euen so it was the next way to set her forward in soliciting and importuning him, till shee got it at his hands.
even so it was the next Way to Set her forward in soliciting and importuning him, till she god it At his hands.
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It was therefore a further degree both of his sinne, and also of the bringing on of his misery.
It was Therefore a further degree both of his sin, and also of the bringing on of his misery.
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He might haue been made wise enough to haue refused to heare her any more about that, hauing seene before, that the Philistims lay in the chamber iust by, (if opportunity had serued) to binde and take him.
He might have been made wise enough to have refused to hear her any more about that, having seen before, that the philistines lay in the chamber just by, (if opportunity had served) to bind and take him.
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And this may teach vs, that it is no better then sottishnesse to bee so impotently giuen ouer to a mans appetite,
And this may teach us, that it is no better then sottishness to be so impotently given over to a men appetite,
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and either this way in lingring after, or clinging to a wicked woman, or in pursuing hotly any other sinne, seeking the fulfilling of a mans desire,
and either this Way in lingering After, or clinging to a wicked woman, or in pursuing hotly any other sin, seeking the fulfilling of a men desire,
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or the hopping of the bird about the bait and snare which she hasteneth, and yet would not seeme to hasten vnto? Doubtlesse,
or the hopping of the bird about the bait and snare which she hasteneth, and yet would not seem to hasten unto? Doubtless,
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so that he can no way bee remoued from it; and that especially when neither proofe of former danger thereby, nor feare of present euill,
so that he can no Way be removed from it; and that especially when neither proof of former danger thereby, nor Fear of present evil,
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nor the foreseeing of any to come, (and yet all certaine and apparent) can hold him from it.
nor the Foreseeing of any to come, (and yet all certain and apparent) can hold him from it.
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And though in this grosse manner Gods seruants bee not commonly enchanted and bewitched (which were monstrous) yet let vs not rest in that,
And though in this gross manner God's Servants be not commonly enchanted and bewitched (which were monstrous) yet let us not rest in that,
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nor in any like impotency, as in hunting greedily after the wealth of this world,
nor in any like impotency, as in hunting greedily After the wealth of this world,
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and ioying in the pride of life, &c. but so bridle wee and keepe vnder our wicked hearts, especially when wee haue had faire warnings before,
and joying in the pride of life, etc. but so bridle we and keep under our wicked hearts, especially when we have had fair Warnings before,
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as he had, that they bring vs to no such like slauery and bondage, but that we abhorre them more then at the first, (if we did then entertaine them, especially we hauing had proofe,
as he had, that they bring us to no such like slavery and bondage, but that we abhor them more then At the First, (if we did then entertain them, especially we having had proof,
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as he had, what woe will follow.
as he had, what woe will follow.
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The more I consider this fact of Samson, the more I thinke of that phrase which the holy Ghost vseth to describe sinne by; I meane that of drunkennesse.
The more I Consider this fact of samson, the more I think of that phrase which the holy Ghost uses to describe sin by; I mean that of Drunkenness.
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And as by other occasions I note other properties of a drunkard, wilfully rushing into it;
And as by other occasions I note other properties of a drunkard, wilfully rushing into it;
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so I obserue this one of venterousnesse and boldnesse.
so I observe this one of venterousnesse and boldness.
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Well said he that described drunkennes (among many other properties of the disease) that it puts into man a marueilous confident hopes,
Well said he that described Drunkenness (among many other properties of the disease) that it puts into man a marvelous confident hope's,
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so that it dareth fight with any man without weapon, whom sobriety durst not encounter with, though well armed.
so that it dareth fight with any man without weapon, whom sobriety durst not encounter with, though well armed.
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And no wonder, for when the braine is ouercharged, and nature oppressed, in stead of the purelight and vnderstanding of mind;
And no wonder, for when the brain is overcharged, and nature oppressed, in stead of the purelight and understanding of mind;
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there is ingendred a frothie conceit and appearance of that which is not, and in stead of the spirit and vigour of the affection, succeedeth a degenerate boldnesse and foole-hardie ventrousnesse:
there is engendered a frothy conceit and appearance of that which is not, and in stead of the Spirit and vigour of the affection, succeedeth a degenerate boldness and foolhardy ventrousnesse:
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as all men can iudge that the boldnesse of a drunkard comes rather for want of wit, then presence of courage.
as all men can judge that the boldness of a drunkard comes rather for want of wit, then presence of courage.
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Euen thus fareth it with Samson in this distemper and spirituall drunkennesse of his.
Eve thus fareth it with samson in this distemper and spiritual Drunkenness of his.
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Still he makes his companion answeres, faire and farre off, flourishing and casting about, as if he had skill,
Still he makes his Companion answers, fair and Far off, flourishing and casting about, as if he had skill,
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and strength enough to match and goe beyond her;
and strength enough to match and go beyond her;
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whereas alas it fareth with him as with the man I spake of, who thinking himselfe strong enough to goe alone and vpright, tottereth and falleth at euery turne.
whereas alas it fareth with him as with the man I spoke of, who thinking himself strong enough to go alone and upright, tottereth and falls At every turn.
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For although the secret was not yet vttered, yet these preambles of dalliance and trifling, what were they but as the nibling of the fish,
For although the secret was not yet uttered, yet these preambles of dalliance and trifling, what were they but as the nibbling of the Fish,
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if Samson his grace had not been in great part imbezeled and feebled, ere his locks were cut off, he had carried a truer measure of himselfe,
if samson his grace had not been in great part embezzled and feebled, ere his locks were Cut off, he had carried a truer measure of himself,
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and better iudgement of his owne case, then to thinke himselfe his owne man, and able to resist,
and better judgement of his own case, then to think himself his own man, and able to resist,
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when his mistrisse, or rather his lust, had him bound in chaines, and laid vnder feet, as foiled and vanquished.
when his mistress, or rather his lust, had him bound in chains, and laid under feet, as foiled and vanquished.
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Ah poore Samson, (it may be said) thou wert strong enough to match Lions, and thousands of men:
Ah poor samson, (it may be said) thou Wertenberg strong enough to match Lions, and thousands of men:
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but grace stands not in the bignesse of bone, and strength of armes, or greatnes of stomacke:
but grace Stands not in the bigness of bone, and strength of arms, or greatness of stomach:
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thy lust and thy harlot are stronger then the Lion, or mightie men.
thy lust and thy harlot Are Stronger then the lion, or mighty men.
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Therefore let this be enough to conuict all such of folly, as are of Samsons humour.
Therefore let this be enough to convict all such of folly, as Are of Samsons humour.
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Tush, ye must not tell them of bad company, nor stealing of liberty which God denieth them;
Tush, you must not tell them of bad company, nor stealing of liberty which God Denieth them;
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they would not haue you think they haue shaken hands with the feare of God, they would bee as loth to part with a good conscience as others:
they would not have you think they have shaken hands with the Fear of God, they would be as loath to part with a good conscience as Others:
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yea, (it may bee answered) so thought Samson; he would haunt the harlots house,
yea, (it may be answered) so Thought samson; he would haunt the harlots house,
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and yet secretly keepe his goodnesse too, for all that.
and yet secretly keep his Goodness too, for all that.
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But how, and where lay the strength to effect this? Poore soule, onely in his foolish conceit and boldnesse,
But how, and where lay the strength to Effect this? Poor soul, only in his foolish conceit and boldness,
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and indeed onely there lay the foundation of his woe.
and indeed only there lay the Foundation of his woe.
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For if he had felt his declining and weakenesse, then had he with astonishment shaken off his louer, and departed.
For if he had felt his declining and weakness, then had he with astonishment shaken off his lover, and departed.
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But now hee feareth nothing till all be too late, and this makes him to sport and play in a matter of the greatest importance and danger.
But now he fears nothing till all be too late, and this makes him to sport and play in a matter of the greatest importance and danger.
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Therfore to all such bold persons as say, Turne me loose to any company, and the strongest enemie;
Therefore to all such bold Persons as say, Turn me lose to any company, and the Strongest enemy;
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If I be foiled, laugh at me: To such I say;
If I be foiled, laugh At me: To such I say;
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yea, we shal be sure you shal be laughed at, though the wise will pitie you rather:
yea, we shall be sure you shall be laughed At, though the wise will pity you rather:
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but who shall giue you counsell to escape it before? truly he that can perswade you to walke humbly,
but who shall give you counsel to escape it before? truly he that can persuade you to walk humbly,
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and with feare of your owne frailty, and to watch against, and suspect your owne frailty and falshood of heart:
and with Fear of your own frailty, and to watch against, and suspect your own frailty and falsehood of heart:
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hee (I say) may keepe a mischiefe from you, and hold you from venturing and dealing with such an aduersary,
he (I say) may keep a mischief from you, and hold you from venturing and dealing with such an adversary,
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as you know will master you.
as you know will master you.
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But if you looke to escape danger, and yet reiect this grace, then know for certainty, that these kinds of Merchant-venturers alwaies make shipwracke,
But if you look to escape danger, and yet reject this grace, then know for certainty, that these Kinds of Merchant-venturers always make shipwreck,
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and bring in no better gaine.
and bring in no better gain.
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All the grace that a man hath, is little enough to quench the dart of tentation suggested;
All the grace that a man hath, is little enough to quench the dart of tentation suggested;
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which yet is but the beginning of the sinne:
which yet is but the beginning of the sin:
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and shalt thou, adding fewell to the fire, and helping the diuell forward by inward prouoking thy selfe to sinne, thinke to quit thy selfe well of it in the hottest assault? If God try thee, his grace shall bee sufficient for thee:
and shalt thou, adding fuel to the fire, and helping the Devil forward by inward provoking thy self to sin, think to quit thy self well of it in the hottest assault? If God try thee, his grace shall be sufficient for thee:
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if thou wilt tempt him, and trouble thy selfe, know thou hast no promise of safety,
if thou wilt tempt him, and trouble thy self, know thou hast no promise of safety,
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or to be kept harmeles, but maiest looke certainely for thy downefall:
or to be kept harmless, but Mayest look Certainly for thy downfall:
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as for thy owne wisedome, grace is not propped vp by such pillers, but shall totter and reele as an house which hath lost her foundation:
as for thy own Wisdom, grace is not propped up by such pillars, but shall totter and reel as an house which hath lost her Foundation:
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yea they that goe to worke thus on their owne head, most assuredly with Samson shall fall,
yea they that go to work thus on their own head, most assuredly with samson shall fallen,
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and bewray their folly at last, to teach them by the experience of fooles, that wisdome, which the word and other vnhappy men could not doe.
and bewray their folly At last, to teach them by the experience of Fools, that Wisdom, which the word and other unhappy men could not do.
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Then shall they see there was oddes betwixt keeping innocent, and wilfull offending;
Then shall they see there was odds betwixt keeping innocent, and wilful offending;
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they shall finde, that the strength of the one is not like the other, though they were little aware of any such matter.
they shall find, that the strength of the one is not like the other, though they were little aware of any such matter.
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The issue of this second attempt was altogether as it was in the former:
The issue of this second attempt was altogether as it was in the former:
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for she bound him with ropes againe, and had company lying ready for the purpose at hand, (if there had bin any worke for them to do,) though as yet he fell not into their hands. for she bound him with ropes again, and had company lying ready for the purpose At hand, (if there had been any work for them to do,) though as yet he fell not into their hands.
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And let this teach vs, not onely to feare and suspect trechery and vnfaithfulnesse in leaud women which we know; (as this was such an one;) but generally also wherein soeuer wee haue to doe, beware we that we defile not our hearts and hands in any wicked actions and practises, whatsoeuer shewes and promises are giuen and offered vs. Remembring the words of our Sauiour, Bee wise as Serpents,
And let this teach us, not only to Fear and suspect treachery and unfaithfulness in lewd women which we know; (as this was such an one;) but generally also wherein soever we have to do, beware we that we defile not our hearts and hands in any wicked actions and practises, whatsoever shows and promises Are given and offered us Remembering the words of our Saviour, be wise as Serpents,
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and innocent as Doues, and beware of men.
and innocent as Dove, and beware of men.
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Which I doe not say, as though I would teach men vncharitablenesse, (charity being not suspitious) but to giue warning to Gods seruants to beware how wee put our selues into mens hands,
Which I do not say, as though I would teach men uncharitableness, (charity being not suspicious) but to give warning to God's Servants to beware how we put our selves into men's hands,
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and trust their faithfulnesse vpon a faire word or countenance, which our Sauiour willeth vs to take heed of,
and trust their faithfulness upon a fair word or countenance, which our Saviour wills us to take heed of,
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and giues vs example also, in that he would not commit himselfe to men, though they speake him faire,
and gives us Exampl also, in that he would not commit himself to men, though they speak him fair,
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and giueth his reason thereof, For he knew what was in man.
and gives his reason thereof, For he knew what was in man.
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But while we doe thus, we do not iudge of men what they are, (but are warie,
But while we do thus, we do not judge of men what they Are, (but Are wary,
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as we be counselled) or what religion is in them, further then we haue proofe thereof by their words and deeds,
as we be counseled) or what Religion is in them, further then we have proof thereof by their words and Deeds,
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and yet that we do not so, finally neither, but for the time onely, while they lie in knowne euill,
and yet that we do not so, finally neither, but for the time only, while they lie in known evil,
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or not knowne to be reformed.
or not known to be reformed.
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So that neither are wee on the one side, to iudge men without ground and warrant,
So that neither Are we on the one side, to judge men without ground and warrant,
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neither yet are wee on the other side, to commit our selues into their hands, (hauing that knowledge and experience that wee haue of mens vnfaithfulnesse how common it is) vpon a bare shew.
neither yet Are we on the other side, to commit our selves into their hands, (having that knowledge and experience that we have of men's unfaithfulness how Common it is) upon a bore show.
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But heere an end for this time.
But Here an end for this time.
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(125) sermon (DIV1)
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THE EIGHTIE FOVRE SERMON ON THE XVI. CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES. THe third attempting of Samson by Delilah followeth in these next two verses:
THE EIGHTY FOVRE SERMON ON THE XVI. CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES. THe third attempting of samson by Delilah follows in these next two Verses:
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For shee seeing hee dealt so slightly in the matter, and that he did not in good earnest forbid her to meddle any more about it,
For she seeing he dealt so slightly in the matter, and that he did not in good earnest forbid her to meddle any more about it,
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but still dallied with her, she tooke his deniall but in sport, and therfore sets vpon him againe, not despairing,
but still dallied with her, she took his denial but in sport, and Therefore sets upon him again, not despairing,
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but that by importuning him, shee might in time preuaile and ouercome him.
but that by importuning him, she might in time prevail and overcome him.
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By this we may learne, that if we resist finne houerly, (and in that so waighty a matter as this was,
By this we may Learn, that if we resist fin hourly, (and in that so weighty a matter as this was,
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as striking at our happinesse) and deale slightly and loosely about it, when all that wee can doe against it is little enough to withstand it, wee can giue no further token that wee will fall into,
as striking At our happiness) and deal slightly and loosely about it, when all that we can do against it is little enough to withstand it, we can give no further token that we will fallen into,
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and commit the sinne it selfe, and that shortly. For the diuell and his wicked instruments that lie in the way to deceiue vs,
and commit the sin it self, and that shortly. For the Devil and his wicked Instruments that lie in the Way to deceive us,
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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and to draw vs into the snare;
and to draw us into the snare;
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they are wise in discerning, and artificial in marking how we goe to worke, and how farre we hold backe from yeelding to tentations:
they Are wise in discerning, and artificial in marking how we go to work, and how Far we hold back from yielding to tentations:
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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If we doe it earnestly with strength of reason resolutely to disswade our selues from the same,
If we do it earnestly with strength of reason resolutely to dissuade our selves from the same,
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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and be feruent and constant therein, we put them to their shifts to inuent arguments of greater force, whereby they may be in better hope to preuaile with vs. As the diuell dealt with our Saniour according to his resolute and strong deniall, in most slie and subtill manner.
and be fervent and constant therein, we put them to their shifts to invent Arguments of greater force, whereby they may be in better hope to prevail with us As the Devil dealt with our Saviour according to his resolute and strong denial, in most sly and subtle manner.
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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But if we refuse the bait but faintly, as Balaam did (for al the shewes he made) the wages of iniquity that was offered him;
But if we refuse the bait but faintly, as balaam did (for all the shows he made) the wages of iniquity that was offered him;
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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or if we shew that we feare not the danger greatly which is like to ensue,
or if we show that we Fear not the danger greatly which is like to ensue,
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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but stand strongly in our owne conceit, that wee can easily withstand the sin in the vpshot,
but stand strongly in our own conceit, that we can Easily withstand the since in the upshot,
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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and that we haue no need to be counselled about or against it, as the most at this day do so deceiue themselues;
and that we have no need to be counseled about or against it, as the most At this day do so deceive themselves;
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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the diuell hath what he would at our hands, and doubts not but to draw vs into the snare to commit the sinne shortly,
the Devil hath what he would At our hands, and doubts not but to draw us into the snare to commit the sin shortly,
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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euen as these that I speake of do finde and feele to their cost, for all the confidence that they seeme to haue.
even as these that I speak of do find and feel to their cost, for all the confidence that they seem to have.
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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Samson in this third attempt, was so far off from giuing her ouer, hauing twice tryed that she sought his life and vtter vndoing, that yet hee answeres her the third time; such was his effeminate sottishnesse: samson in this third attempt, was so Far off from giving her over, having twice tried that she sought his life and utter undoing, that yet he answers her the third time; such was his effeminate sottishness:
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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so that howsoeuer hee thought still to conceale the secret from her, and to keepe himselfe free from vttering it,
so that howsoever he Thought still to conceal the secret from her, and to keep himself free from uttering it,
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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euen as before thitherto he had done;
even as before thitherto he had done;
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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yet hee began now in this third attempt, to slide and slip in further, and to stagger as a drunken man, little considering what he did.
yet he began now in this third attempt, to slide and slip in further, and to stagger as a drunken man, little considering what he did.
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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For hee was tampering about his lockes now before he told her the very thing that she asked,
For he was tampering about his locks now before he told her the very thing that she asked,
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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and so came neerer to the bewraying and vttering that which shee sought of him: as if hee could hardly conceale it from her;
and so Come nearer to the bewraying and uttering that which she sought of him: as if he could hardly conceal it from her;
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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saying to her, that if his lockes were fastened to the threeds of the woofe with a pin, hee should be weakened, and be as another man.
saying to her, that if his locks were fastened to the threads of the woof with a pin, he should be weakened, and be as Another man.
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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And she, thinking indeed that hee came now more neere the very point, seeing he spake of his lockes;
And she, thinking indeed that he Come now more near the very point, seeing he spoke of his locks;
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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she by and by made triall of his words, and hauing done so, she called the Philistims againe to set vpon him;
she by and by made trial of his words, and having done so, she called the philistines again to Set upon him;
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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but as yet hee held backe from yeelding to her, and once more withstood and deceiued her,
but as yet he held back from yielding to her, and once more withstood and deceived her,
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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although hee had much adoe (as we see) to keepe it from her.
although he had much ado (as we see) to keep it from her.
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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Whereby wee may see, that when men giue themselues liberty and full scope to talke too and fro of things dangerous and hurtfull,
Whereby we may see, that when men give themselves liberty and full scope to talk too and from of things dangerous and hurtful,
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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and take liking therein, and will auoid no occasions, nor resist no tentations drawing and leading thereto, they shall not chuse but bee snared and caught therewith,
and take liking therein, and will avoid no occasions, nor resist no tentations drawing and leading thereto, they shall not choose but be snared and caught therewith,
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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though they intend no such thing, (as it came to passe to him) and so they shall hardly forbeare and containe themselues from running headlong, and being giuen ouer thereto.
though they intend no such thing, (as it Come to pass to him) and so they shall hardly forbear and contain themselves from running headlong, and being given over thereto.
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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For when they are led away of their owne concupiscence, as Saint Iames saith, they are inticed also,
For when they Are led away of their own concupiscence, as Saint James Says, they Are enticed also,
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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and snared, so that they cannot well go off nor on, but more ready to consent,
and snared, so that they cannot well go off nor on, but more ready to consent,
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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as wee see Samson did afterward, telling his whole heart vnto her.
as we see samson did afterwards, telling his Whole heart unto her.
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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Euen so I say, men shall by oft and long tampering with the sinne whereto they are too neerely affected, come more readily and speedily to the consenting to it,
Eve so I say, men shall by oft and long tampering with the sin whereto they Are too nearly affected, come more readily and speedily to the consenting to it,
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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and the committing of it, who should rather turne away, and weane themselues, and that betimes, from the least liking or longing after it, much lesse should they hasten it on by liberall talking of it.
and the committing of it, who should rather turn away, and wean themselves, and that betimes, from the least liking or longing After it, much less should they hasten it on by liberal talking of it.
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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For if we will suffer our selues to be importuned in all cases, medling with them when we need not, who doubteth but that we shall much easilier yeeld thereto.
For if we will suffer our selves to be importuned in all cases, meddling with them when we need not, who doubteth but that we shall much easilier yield thereto.
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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Those whom commonly wee call men of good natures, being once tainted by leaud company, grow first dissolute, and by degrees desperate:
Those whom commonly we call men of good nature's, being once tainted by lewd company, grow First dissolute, and by Degrees desperate:
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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but they wax rotten by degrees, as wee see fruit by long lying doth.
but they wax rotten by Degrees, as we see fruit by long lying does.
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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And as wee see in the running out of the houreglasse, that euery part of the sands course is the hastening of the houre to an end,
And as we see in the running out of the hourglass, that every part of the sands course is the hastening of the hour to an end,
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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though the last passage of it be the actuall ending the reof:
though the last passage of it be the actual ending the reof:
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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so may we say of Samson his dallying, and houering replies, that euen the first, second,
so may we say of samson his dallying, and hovering replies, that even the First, second,
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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and third were the preparations to the final bewraying of the secret, though the fourth onely confessed it actually.
and third were the preparations to the final bewraying of the secret, though the fourth only confessed it actually.
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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If the fourth had been away, the matter had been whole, but the fourth was in the first, in the second,
If the fourth had been away, the matter had been Whole, but the fourth was in the First, in the second,
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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and in the third (though more obscurely) enfolded. Alas, at his first shifting he thought hee might haue proceeded still.
and in the third (though more obscurely) enfolded. Alas, At his First shifting he Thought he might have proceeded still.
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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But as the secret at the first dash was too waighty to vtter:
But as the secret At the First dash was too weighty to utter:
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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so after two or three dalliances, the tentation preuailed, and was too strong for him any longer to shift off, withhold, or resist.
so After two or three dalliances, the tentation prevailed, and was too strong for him any longer to shift off, withhold, or resist.
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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And the like let vs know, euen as this also is, to be spokon vnto vs. The fourth attempt followeth, in the which shee gaue him the deadly blow.
And the like let us know, even as this also is, to be spokon unto us The fourth attempt follows, in the which she gave him the deadly blow.
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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For when no warning will serue, how can a man chuse but fall into the danger (how great soeuer it be) which he would by no meanes auoide while he might? But let vs heare the dealing of them both.
For when no warning will serve, how can a man choose but fallen into the danger (how great soever it be) which he would by no means avoid while he might? But let us hear the dealing of them both.
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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She is growne now more subtill then before.
She is grown now more subtle then before.
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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For wee are not to thinke that these things were done betwixt them on one day,
For we Are not to think that these things were done betwixt them on one day,
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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or on foure daies together, (as the acts are heere set downe to be in number foure) immediately following one another;
or on foure days together, (as the acts Are Here Set down to be in number foure) immediately following one Another;
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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but with some space betwixt them, that she might take fit occasion in a more subtill manner to renue her suite and request againe.
but with Some Molle betwixt them, that she might take fit occasion in a more subtle manner to renew her suit and request again.
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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Shee beginneth therefore with him in this manner;
Shee begins Therefore with him in this manner;
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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that whereas hee had told her hee loued her, shee subtilly answered, shee saw hee loued her not,
that whereas he had told her he loved her, she subtly answered, she saw he loved her not,
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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because his heart was not with her, but hee had mocked her now three times, and had not told her that which she asked of him.
Because his heart was not with her, but he had mocked her now three times, and had not told her that which she asked of him.
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(126) sermon (DIV1)
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And through her subtill and secret winding into him, and her impudent importunity, and earnest vrging of him,
And through her subtle and secret winding into him, and her impudent importunity, and earnest urging of him,
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for all his wisedome (as he thought) in holding her off with lies and delaies, in iesting manner;
for all his Wisdom (as he Thought) in holding her off with lies and delays, in jesting manner;
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yet he thinking by her following of the matter, that she was in good earnest with him, in saying hee grieued her because she saw he loued her not, he was brought thereby to pitie her,
yet he thinking by her following of the matter, that she was in good earnest with him, in saying he grieved her Because she saw he loved her not, he was brought thereby to pity her,
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and to be so wounded with her subtil flattering of him, and dissembling with him, that he was sore vexed to see her so grieued:
and to be so wounded with her subtle flattering of him, and dissembling with him, that he was soar vexed to see her so grieved:
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and therefore as great woe as it was like to bring to himselfe, he neuer duly considered it but was ouercome and told her according to her desire, all his heart,
and Therefore as great woe as it was like to bring to himself, he never duly considered it but was overcome and told her according to her desire, all his heart,
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euen how hee might bee brought to lose his strength. This for the summe of these three verses.
even how he might be brought to loose his strength. This for the sum of these three Verses.
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But now let vs weigh these things more particularly.
But now let us weigh these things more particularly.
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In the 15. verse, by the subtilty the woman had learned now at the last (who told him he loued her not,
In the 15. verse, by the subtlety the woman had learned now At the last (who told him he loved her not,
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when yet she knew he doted on her) we see how artificiall the wicked do easily grow, (for herein we need not doubt but that ye like offenders now, are like her) and how soone the deceiuers in their attempts doe waxe worse and worse,
when yet she knew he doted on her) we see how artificial the wicked do Easily grow, (for herein we need not doubt but that you like offenders now, Are like her) and how soon the deceivers in their attempts do wax Worse and Worse,
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and more ripe in subtilty and deceiuing, then they were before.
and more ripe in subtlety and deceiving, then they were before.
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So saith Paul to Timothy. So that if there were any to obserue it, how (for the most part) men are fitted to this trade;
So Says Paul to Timothy. So that if there were any to observe it, how (for the most part) men Are fitted to this trade;
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to wit, that how meanely and bungerly soeuer they go to worke in comparison, when they begin the world, I meane for subtilty, ouer they doe afterward:
to wit, that how meanly and bungerly soever they go to work in comparison, when they begin the world, I mean for subtlety, over they do afterwards:
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but how soone they grow ripe in this faculty, and that in euery kinde of euill dealing, as experience sheweth too cleerely;
but how soon they grow ripe in this faculty, and that in every kind of evil dealing, as experience shows too clearly;
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I say if men obserued it, they would confesse no lesse then I say.
I say if men observed it, they would confess no less then I say.
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Whether we speake of them that begin in vnlawfull trades and courses, as in whoredome, oppression, flattery, beguiling, or in any such;
Whither we speak of them that begin in unlawful trades and courses, as in whoredom, oppression, flattery, beguiling, or in any such;
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or in those which are lawfull;
or in those which Are lawful;
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and to trifle in matters of such consequence.
and to trifle in matters of such consequence.
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Here this may be learned by Samson, that they who will be companions in sinne iestingly,
Here this may be learned by samson, that they who will be Sodales in sin jestingly,
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as buying, selling, letting house and land, or other earthly dealings, (as may bee seene in the vniust Steward, what euill practises are vsed in all these,) and what cunning and craft are found out and inuented, to goe one beyond another, otherwise then in times past,
as buying, selling, letting house and land, or other earthly dealings, (as may be seen in the unjust Steward, what evil practises Are used in all these,) and what cunning and craft Are found out and invented, to go one beyond Another, otherwise then in times past,
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for the most part they haue done; it is admirable to consider it.
for the most part they have done; it is admirable to Consider it.
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In all which they shew plainly, that they do not to any purpose, mind nor set their hearts vpon any better things, howsoeuer some of them will beare vs in hand that they doe,
In all which they show plainly, that they do not to any purpose, mind nor Set their hearts upon any better things, howsoever Some of them will bear us in hand that they do,
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and that they will serue God as well as the best.
and that they will serve God as well as the best.
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And not only so, but (that which would lesse be thought) how long is it,
And not only so, but (that which would less be Thought) how long is it,
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before they that imbrace the Gospell grow to be experienced, and well seasoned with such true and sauing knowledge of holy doctrine,
before they that embrace the Gospel grow to be experienced, and well seasoned with such true and Saving knowledge of holy Doctrine,
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as whereby they abhorre such dregges and doings, and attaine to the finding of the Christian life to be meate and drinke to them.
as whereby they abhor such dregs and doings, and attain to the finding of the Christian life to be meat and drink to them.
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And how few are there that doe so? So that it may worthily bee complained of,
And how few Are there that doe so? So that it may worthily be complained of,
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yea lamented with teares, if there were euery where such as could doe it, to see both the fewnesse of this latter sort,
yea lamented with tears, if there were every where such as could do it, to see both the fewness of this latter sort,
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and how many there be euery where swarming of the former. But of this ripenesse of sinne elsewhere.
and how many there be every where swarming of the former. But of this ripeness of sin elsewhere.
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Yet this I adde, (that which I vtter with griefe) euen these ripe headed and nimble fellowes, who grow so soone masters of their trade before they haue serued halfe a Prentiship, shall rise vp and condemne many of the better sort for their block-headed backwardnesse in matter of religion and Christianity,
Yet this I add, (that which I utter with grief) even these ripe headed and nimble Fellows, who grow so soon Masters of their trade before they have served half a Prenticeship, shall rise up and condemn many of the better sort for their blockheaded backwardness in matter of Religion and Christianity,
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after so long training vp in Gods schoole.
After so long training up in God's school.
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This age should bee ripest in grace and skill how to passe the time most fruitfully and ioyfully:
This age should be Ripest in grace and skill how to pass the time most fruitfully and joyfully:
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and neuer age had such dullards and dunces in searching into themselues, and trying whether they be in the state of saluation or no,
and never age had such dullards and dunces in searching into themselves, and trying whither they be in the state of salvation or no,
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and in seeking acquaintance with God, considering that it hath the helpes of all former examples,
and in seeking acquaintance with God, considering that it hath the helps of all former Examples,
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and present meanes to this purpose, greater then euer age had since the Apostles time.
and present means to this purpose, greater then ever age had since the Apostles time.
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If it be, who shall domineere ouer others, and set vp himselfe, who shall cogge and cosen,
If it be, who shall domineer over Others, and Set up himself, who shall cog and Cousin,
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or goe beyond his neighbour to deceiue him, and who hath more strings to his bow to shift, scrape, and rake pelfe together howsoeuer;
or go beyond his neighbour to deceive him, and who hath more strings to his bow to shift, scrape, and rake pelf together howsoever;
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then our age may commence the highest degree in this profession.
then our age may commence the highest degree in this profession.
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and in dalliance (thinking yet with themselues, that they will goe no further) they shall fall to it in good earnest,
and in dalliance (thinking yet with themselves, that they will go no further) they shall fallen to it in good earnest,
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Skill and ripenesse in mischiefe is not bounded only within them of Delilahs trade (though doubtlesse the strumpets of old ages were punies to them of ours for all subtilty and villany) but extends as farre as the Prince of this world hath any subiects.
Skill and ripeness in mischief is not bounded only within them of Delilahs trade (though doubtless the strumpets of old ages were punies to them of ours for all subtlety and villainy) but extends as Far as the Prince of this world hath any Subjects.
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But if ye go to enquire who hath made the Christian life easie, by constancy in obedience, who liueth a sweet life and void of sorrow by resolute purpose and endeuour of abstaining from all euill,
But if you go to inquire who hath made the Christian life easy, by constancy in Obedience, who lives a sweet life and void of sorrow by resolute purpose and endeavour of abstaining from all evil,
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and by watching ouer his heart and life alwaies, also who enioyeth that liberty which God alloweth, to rest assured of his loue,
and by watching over his heart and life always, also who Enjoyeth that liberty which God alloweth, to rest assured of his love,
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and so to goe in and out before him, from one duty to another, without vnsetlednesse, wearines, and disquietnesse.
and so to go in and out before him, from one duty to Another, without unsettledness, weariness, and disquietness.
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In a word, if ye enquire who is the man that hath so improued the doctrine of the Gospell,
In a word, if you inquire who is the man that hath so improved the Doctrine of the Gospel,
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as that hee hath found that hundredfold measure of contentment for reiecting lying vanities, so that hee is become a light and example to others,
as that he hath found that hundredfold measure of contentment for rejecting lying vanities, so that he is become a Light and Exampl to Others,
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like those Thessalonians whom Paul calles paternes, and those Saints whom Dauid calleth excellent:
like those Thessalonians whom Paul calls patterns, and those Saints whom David calls excellent:
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If (I say) inquirie be made after these (which yet are the best of all other) yee shall finde or meete with few, that see into them, affect them,
If (I say) inquiry be made After these (which yet Are the best of all other) ye shall find or meet with few, that see into them, affect them,
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or can answere any great matter about them:
or can answer any great matter about them:
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Oh, euery little is enough in godlinesse, men are content with mediocritie heere, which in godlinesse is a vice, and no vertue.
O, every little is enough in godliness, men Are content with mediocrity Here, which in godliness is a vice, and no virtue.
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So that there is a perfection and mastership in Gods trade also, and without comparison the greatest gaine:
So that there is a perfection and mastership in God's trade also, and without comparison the greatest gain:
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but the worke is tedious, or men vnhappie that cannot hit vpon it.
but the work is tedious, or men unhappy that cannot hit upon it.
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Samson being so blindfolded with her beautie, that hee was now become sicke for seeing her grieued, samson being so blindfolded with her beauty, that he was now become sick for seeing her grieved,
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so that now he must rest no more with her, but in good earnest he must vtter his secret to her,
so that now he must rest no more with her, but in good earnest he must utter his secret to her,
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or else he loued her not, as she charged him;
or Else he loved her not, as she charged him;
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and how could she beare that vnkindnesse at his hands, that she louing him so dearely, (as she made him thinke she did by her subtiltie) he on the other side should not care for her, he being (I say) thus blindfolded, this oft and importunate vrging him by her,
and how could she bear that unkindness At his hands, that she loving him so dearly, (as she made him think she did by her subtlety) he on the other side should not care for her, he being (I say) thus blindfolded, this oft and importunate urging him by her,
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so wounded him, that rather then hee would haue a thought that hee was cut off from her loue, (which was death to him to thinke) hee could hold her off no longer,
so wounded him, that rather then he would have a Thought that he was Cut off from her love, (which was death to him to think) he could hold her off no longer,
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but told her that which she asked of him, till hee felt too late that hee was vndone, to make all others afraid by his example, to make a sport of sinne,
but told her that which she asked of him, till he felt too late that he was undone, to make all Others afraid by his Exampl, to make a sport of sin,
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and shall not bee able to auoid it. This might bee exemplified in many particulars. I pray giue vs leaue to be merrie, saith the wanton, we meane no harme:
and shall not be able to avoid it. This might be exemplified in many particulars. I pray give us leave to be merry, Says the wanton, we mean no harm:
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No, but harme waiteth you by your dalliance.
No, but harm waits you by your dalliance.
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An angrie and moody person (who yet knowes how dangerous a sinne anger is) giuing reine to himselfe;
an angry and moody person (who yet knows how dangerous a sin anger is) giving reine to himself;
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and resisting no occasions, in time strikes and wounds, and at length kils in his rage;
and resisting no occasions, in time strikes and wounds, and At length kills in his rage;
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yet ye must let him alone, he cannot but be angry, he saith, being prouoked, but when he hath spoken he hath done.
yet you must let him alone, he cannot but be angry, he Says, being provoked, but when he hath spoken he hath done.
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Nay, many a man hath vndone himselfe ere he hath done, and all by dallying with his sinne.
Nay, many a man hath undone himself ere he hath done, and all by dallying with his sin.
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It is ill playing with Beares, and Lions, or fierce creatures, for there is no amiable qualitie in them:
It is ill playing with Bears, and Lions, or fierce creatures, for there is no amiable quality in them:
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but sinne of all other is the most hideous monster, and no man is more in danger to be deuoured of it,
but sin of all other is the most hideous monster, and no man is more in danger to be devoured of it,
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then hee that playeth with it.
then he that plays with it.
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This, not onely the prophane of the world doe proue to bee true, to the shame of many of them which would be better thought of,
This, not only the profane of the world do prove to be true, to the shame of many of them which would be better Thought of,
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but euen the godly doe finde it so, when for yeelding to their lusts and bad desires too farre, they haue no power ouer themselues,
but even the godly do find it so, when for yielding to their Lustiest and bad Desires too Far, they have no power over themselves,
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but are brought to that point, that either their consciences disquiet and sore torment them,
but Are brought to that point, that either their Consciences disquiet and soar torment them,
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or they bring foorth in the sight of all men the sinne, which they too much gaue ouer themselues vnto, and delighted in;
or they bring forth in the sighed of all men the sin, which they too much gave over themselves unto, and delighted in;
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as we haue heard of Dauid. Let it bee a warning to all how they dally with sinne,
as we have herd of David. Let it be a warning to all how they dally with sin,
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and iest about it, he is neerer them then they are aware, Satan I meane, who drawing them to goe on the brim and banck of the riuer, will plunge them headlong into the bottome and depth of it;
and jest about it, he is nearer them then they Are aware, Satan I mean, who drawing them to go on the brim and bank of the river, will plunge them headlong into the bottom and depth of it;
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but let men rather be farre off from treading in the steps that leade thereto:
but let men rather be Far off from treading in the steps that lead thereto:
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as I haue before obserued out of his three-fold dallying answere, and therefore in this will be briefer.
as I have before observed out of his threefold dallying answer, and Therefore in this will be briefer.
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Another thing heere of Samson let vs learne, that it is euen death to men to bee put from their vnlawfull delights and pleasures,
another thing Here of samson let us Learn, that it is even death to men to be put from their unlawful delights and pleasures,
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when they haue once giuen ouer themselues brutishly and sottishly vnto them, as hee was vexed almost to the death to heare her to tell him, she must forsake him,
when they have once given over themselves brutishly and sottishly unto them, as he was vexed almost to the death to hear her to tell him, she must forsake him,
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and could not loue him, if his hart was no more toward her, then she saw;
and could not love him, if his heart was no more towards her, then she saw;
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which yet she spake but in grosse dissembling. All bondage is grieuous;
which yet she spoke but in gross dissembling. All bondage is grievous;
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but what is greater then bondage to an whore? when a man cannot but cling to her,
but what is greater then bondage to an whore? when a man cannot but cling to her,
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and be at her lure, whose heart is false toward him, and seeketh his destruction.
and be At her lure, whose heart is false towards him, and seeks his destruction.
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We must take heed that we rest not in the best things that are subiect to change,
We must take heed that we rest not in the best things that Are Subject to change,
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but much more that wee hang not our securitie vpon deceitfull pleasures, & especially of all other, vpon a wicked & alluring woman, whō rather then Samson would once thinke of forgoing,
but much more that we hang not our security upon deceitful pleasures, & especially of all other, upon a wicked & alluring woman, whom rather then samson would once think of foregoing,
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behold, he shameth not to abandon God; conscience and all, not to speake of the outward mischief that ensued.
behold, he shameth not to abandon God; conscience and all, not to speak of the outward mischief that ensued.
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And surely if this be true of Samson, who sinned against conscience all this while, what shall we say of them who commit secret filthines with greedines,
And surely if this be true of samson, who sinned against conscience all this while, what shall we say of them who commit secret filthiness with greediness,
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and yet without remorse? What a death is it to them (think we) to be pluckt by violence from their old acquaintance, which by custom is become as the poore mans lambe, whom Nathan describes to Dauid, euen as his sonne? Therefore when men haue liued a long time in a lewd course without let,
and yet without remorse? What a death is it to them (think we) to be plucked by violence from their old acquaintance, which by custom is become as the poor men lamb, whom Nathan describes to David, even as his son? Therefore when men have lived a long time in a lewd course without let,
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how welcome is death to them that makes an vtter separation betweene them and their lusts, which liued before in as streight league and vnion as the soule and body together? Oh bondage vnspeakable!
how welcome is death to them that makes an utter separation between them and their Lustiest, which lived before in as straight league and Union as the soul and body together? O bondage unspeakable!
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to bee inwardly linked to the loue of that which can neither be enioied but with extreame miserie,
to be inwardly linked to the love of that which can neither be enjoyed but with extreme misery,
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nor forgone but with intollerable vexation.
nor forgone but with intolerable vexation.
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Let this be one motiue among others to humble the sinner before God, and to shew him how out of measure sinfull his corrupt nature is:
Let this be one motive among Others to humble the sinner before God, and to show him how out of measure sinful his corrupt nature is:
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as also to teach him not so eagerly to pursue his lusts, except he will bring a world of sorrow vpon himselfe,
as also to teach him not so eagerly to pursue his Lustiest, except he will bring a world of sorrow upon himself,
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when the time of forsaking them is come.
when the time of forsaking them is come.
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For what though at the last cast many a man renounces the old courses of vngodlines,
For what though At the last cast many a man renounces the old courses of ungodliness,
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and repents him, yea and is ashamed of his doings? this is when the conscience is terrified by some violent feare or griefe:
and repents him, yea and is ashamed of his doings? this is when the conscience is terrified by Some violent Fear or grief:
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not while hee hath his will, and prospereth in his euil.
not while he hath his will, and prospereth in his evil.
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And yet, alas, who seeth not that these terrors when they seaze vpon any, (for we must not think they seaze vpō al, many dying sots as they liued without feeling) for the most part vanish away and come to nothing;
And yet, alas, who sees not that these terrors when they seize upon any, (for we must not think they seize upon all, many dying sots as they lived without feeling) for the most part vanish away and come to nothing;
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so that those great penitents, if they get vp and recouer their maladie, how far doe they put from them the remembrance of the former trouble,
so that those great penitents, if they get up and recover their malady, how Far do they put from them the remembrance of the former trouble,
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and shew, that it was distastfull vnto them, and forced them in the bitternes thereof to say any thing;
and show, that it was distasteful unto them, and forced them in the bitterness thereof to say any thing;
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but now they are at libertie they returne againe as naturally to their byas, as the stone falleth downward.
but now they Are At liberty they return again as naturally to their bias, as the stone falls downward.
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Oh therefore pray and labour that it may bee good, which ye set your hearts on and delight in, being accounted of you as most precious:
O Therefore pray and labour that it may be good, which you Set your hearts on and delight in, being accounted of you as most precious:
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for the end else will be more bitter in the parting, then euer the loue was in enioying.
for the end Else will be more bitter in the parting, then ever the love was in enjoying.
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Loue the best things and feare not to exceed measure;
Love the best things and Fear not to exceed measure;
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for besides the vnspeakable and sound ioy they affoord, this they also yeeld, euen a perpetuitie, they shall neuer bee pulled away,
for beside the unspeakable and found joy they afford, this they also yield, even a perpetuity, they shall never be pulled away,
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as our Sauiour saith, this ioy shall no man take from you.
as our Saviour Says, this joy shall no man take from you.
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Now he was so wrought on by her, that as wise as hee thought himselfe, in purposing that shee should neuer know that which shee sought at his hands; Now he was so wrought on by her, that as wise as he Thought himself, in purposing that she should never know that which she sought At his hands;
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yet because he gaue place to his wicked affections, he was not onely snared and in danger as before,
yet Because he gave place to his wicked affections, he was not only snared and in danger as before,
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but now told all vnto her: to wit, that there neuer came rasor on his head:
but now told all unto her: to wit, that there never Come razor on his head:
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but if his lockes were cut off, he should lose his strength;
but if his locks were Cut off, he should loose his strength;
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which was as much as if he had told her, how they might take his life from him,
which was as much as if he had told her, how they might take his life from him,
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and bring all shame and sorrow vpon him, as they did in deed:
and bring all shame and sorrow upon him, as they did in deed:
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and yet more then this, hee might (though to small effect) haue said to her, to wit, beside all this euill which I shall sustaine hereby, I doe also set the Lord against me, to depriue me of his grace,
and yet more then this, he might (though to small Effect) have said to her, to wit, beside all this evil which I shall sustain hereby, I do also Set the Lord against me, to deprive me of his grace,
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and all this for thy sake: for thus much (doubtlesse) he suffered for her.
and all this for thy sake: for thus much (doubtless) he suffered for her.
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By which, so many good obseruations arise, as a wise man may be to seek with which to begin first.
By which, so many good observations arise, as a wise man may be to seek with which to begin First.
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But briefly of two or three. One is this:
But briefly of two or three. One is this:
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that we shall not need to complaine of the hurt and wrong that other doe vnto vs, which how common it is, all places doe witnesse;
that we shall not need to complain of the hurt and wrong that other doe unto us, which how Common it is, all places do witness;
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for none are greater enemies to vs, then our selues.
for none Are greater enemies to us, then our selves.
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Were hee not a monster of men that should offer but the one halfe of this vnto vs, that Samson did to himselfe,
Were he not a monster of men that should offer but the one half of this unto us, that samson did to himself,
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as here may be seene? But behold, all this, and no lesse, doe some, nay very many, offer to themselues.
as Here may be seen? But behold, all this, and no less, do Some, nay very many, offer to themselves.
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We storme, rage, and crie out of other, if they hold but a little of our due from vs:
We storm, rage, and cry out of other, if they hold but a little of our endue from us:
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and much more, if wee sustaine greater hurt by them;
and much more, if we sustain greater hurt by them;
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whereas we by our sinnes, worke our owne woe, and yet through blind selfloue we are neuer angrie with our selues,
whereas we by our Sins, work our own woe, and yet through blind Self-love we Are never angry with our selves,
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Oh rend we our hearts for our sins, and be deeply displeased with our selues for them.
O rend we our hearts for our Sins, and be deeply displeased with our selves for them.
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All these Philistims could not haue done Samson the mischiefe which he did himselfe by his owne folly, or rather madnesse.
All these philistines could not have done samson the mischief which he did himself by his own folly, or rather madness.
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But if they had attempted any such matter against him, as to make him infamous,
But if they had attempted any such matter against him, as to make him infamous,
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as hee made himselfe, would he not streight haue reuenged it? Nay, did hee not reuenge it in the sequell? But, to leaue him (who sinned not in reuenging) and come to our selues;
as he made himself, would he not straight have revenged it? Nay, did he not revenge it in the sequel? But, to leave him (who sinned not in revenging) and come to our selves;
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who is he that dare but iustly reproue vs for a fault, (be it neuer so grosse) but he shall haue our badge and liuerie presently,
who is he that Dare but justly reprove us for a fault, (be it never so gross) but he shall have our badge and livery presently,
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and we thinke him our enemie, and watch our season to be euen with him,
and we think him our enemy, and watch our season to be even with him,
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as Esau dealt with his brother Iacob. And yet so farre is a louing reproofe from hurting vs, that if wee were the men wee should be, it might keepe the hurt we speake of, from lighting vpon vs,
as Esau dealt with his brother Iacob. And yet so Far is a loving reproof from hurting us, that if we were the men we should be, it might keep the hurt we speak of, from lighting upon us,
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and be as a precious balme vnto our heads.
and be as a precious balm unto our Heads.
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Well then (will a wise man say) I see these men are i alous of themselues,
Well then (will a wise man say) I see these men Are i alous of themselves,
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and their owne hurt, if they can endure no other to touch them but they will flee in his face, they will be long enough (it is to be hoped) ere they wrong themselues willingly.
and their own hurt, if they can endure no other to touch them but they will flee in his face, they will be long enough (it is to be hoped) ere they wrong themselves willingly.
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Indeede the reason is sensible, but the proofe is most preposterous.
Indeed the reason is sensible, but the proof is most preposterous.
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For that man that will not take the losse of a penny at anothers hand without storming, will spend many a pound to haue his wicked desire satisfied;
For that man that will not take the loss of a penny At another's hand without storming, will spend many a pound to have his wicked desire satisfied;
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nay he will vndoe himselfe and strip himselfe of all he hath; and yet thinke neuer the worse of himselfe when hee hath done;
nay he will undo himself and strip himself of all he hath; and yet think never the Worse of himself when he hath done;
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nay, no man may tell him of it neither.
nay, no man may tell him of it neither.
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Therefore if we will preuent outcries and late repentance for time to come, (for there is a time when such fooles crie out;
Therefore if we will prevent Outcries and late Repentance for time to come, (for there is a time when such Fools cry out;
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I am lost, I haue vndone my selfe) let vs learne that the way to become our owne best friends, is to be greatest enemies to the sinne which most preuaileth in vs,
I am lost, I have undone my self) let us Learn that the Way to become our own best Friends, is to be greatest enemies to the sin which most prevaileth in us,
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as that which threatneth our greatest desolation.
as that which threatens our greatest desolation.
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God will take that mans part against himselfe, who most striueth to hate himselfe, I meane the corruption within him, which is as deare to him as himselfe.
God will take that men part against himself, who most strives to hate himself, I mean the corruption within him, which is as deer to him as himself.
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And till wee be come to this point, that we can haue as heartie indignation at our sin that we haue most delighted in,
And till we be come to this point, that we can have as hearty Indignation At our since that we have most delighted in,
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if thou feare anger, thou shalt be no murtherer: if thou flee from the baite, the snare shall not catch thee. Euer beare this in minde;
if thou Fear anger, thou shalt be no murderer: if thou flee from the bait, the snare shall not catch thee. Ever bear this in mind;
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as wee haue against others for no cause, or sometime against our selues for being circumuented and ouershot in a bargaine by a cunning cosener;
as we have against Others for no cause, or sometime against our selves for being circumvented and overshot in a bargain by a cunning cosener;
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we are farre from repentance, or from that estate that a wise man should rest in,
we Are Far from Repentance, or from that estate that a wise man should rest in,
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though the worke bee difficult (I confesse) which I speake of.
though the work be difficult (I confess) which I speak of.
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But about this businesse though a man haue many, and those great enemies to hinder him;
But about this business though a man have many, and those great enemies to hinder him;
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yet his sinfull heart is more dangerous then all, and by the trecherie whereof onely, all other enemies doe him mischiefe.
yet his sinful heart is more dangerous then all, and by the treachery whereof only, all other enemies do him mischief.
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And doubtlesse the diuell and the strongest allurements rebound backe, and hurt not, neither enter, where the heart lieth not open to euill, and vnfenced against it.
And doubtless the Devil and the Strongest allurements rebound back, and hurt not, neither enter, where the heart lies not open to evil, and unfenced against it.
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The euill that remaineth in the best, occasioneth all externall euill enemies to stirre it vp and encrease it.
The evil that remains in the best, occasioneth all external evil enemies to stir it up and increase it.
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The pure Angels haue the diuels their enuious enemies.
The pure Angels have the Devils their envious enemies.
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Nay, sinne makes God our enemie, (not for euer, if euer we were reconciled to him) while it lieth harboured and vnremoued:
Nay, sin makes God our enemy, (not for ever, if ever we were reconciled to him) while it lies Harboured and unremoved:
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but otherwise, though hee correct vs, yet hee loueth vs, as a father his children.
but otherwise, though he correct us, yet he loves us, as a father his children.
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The cause is much more the enemie, I meane sinne, then the effect, which is Gods enmitie.
The cause is much more the enemy, I mean sin, then the Effect, which is God's enmity.
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And therefore when hee afflicteth for sinne, count not him our enemie, no nor the crosse which hee inflicteth:
And Therefore when he afflicts for sin, count not him our enemy, no nor the cross which he inflicteth:
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but patiently beare it, and say, I will goe vnder my triall willingly, seeing I haue sinned,
but patiently bear it, and say, I will go under my trial willingly, seeing I have sinned,
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and turne my griefe against my chiefe enemie, knowing that except that, which is my sinne, vndoe me, no other thing shall,
and turn my grief against my chief enemy, knowing that except that, which is my sin, undo me, no other thing shall,
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but turne to my good rather.
but turn to my good rather.
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Also by this that Samson was brought to that which hee neuer meant to bee, to wit, to vtter his secret to a base housewife, by the following him on with her importunitie;
Also by this that samson was brought to that which he never meant to bee, to wit, to utter his secret to a base housewife, by the following him on with her importunity;
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note what force is in it.
note what force is in it.
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The widow by importunitie ouercame the wicked Iudge, to grant her iustice, though he had no mind so to doe.
The widow by importunity overcame the wicked Judge, to grant her Justice, though he had no mind so to do.
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But let vs see that it be for good, when men be importunate with vs for any thing;
But let us see that it be for good, when men be importunate with us for any thing;
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or else turne wee away from hearing them, as Ioseph did from his alluring Mistresse.
or Else turn we away from hearing them, as Ioseph did from his alluring Mistress.
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And let vs specially vse this importunitie and earnest suite, as our Sauiour hath willed vs, that is, to God in our prayers:
And let us specially use this importunity and earnest suit, as our Saviour hath willed us, that is, to God in our Prayers:
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for if the wicked Iudge would be moued (saith our Sauiour) to heare the poore widow,
for if the wicked Judge would be moved (Says our Saviour) to hear the poor widow,
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Sinne as it groweth, it will be predominant and get the masterie.
Sin as it grows, it will be predominant and get the mastery.
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lest she should make him wearie, shall not God auenge his elect that crie to him day and night? Of this more largely in the 14. Chapter by the like occasion.
lest she should make him weary, shall not God avenge his elect that cry to him day and night? Of this more largely in the 14. Chapter by the like occasion.
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Againe, me thinkes this answere of Samson to such a strumpet, [ I am a Nazarite, &c. if my locks be cut off, I shall be as another man ] sauoureth of incredible sottishnes,
Again, me thinks this answer of samson to such a strumpet, [ I am a Nazarite, etc. if my locks be Cut off, I shall be as Another man ] savoureth of incredible sottishness,
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and argueth plainly, that a wretched sinner, who breaketh not off his course, till he be in the heate and power of his sinne, can no other doe then yeeld to the tyrannie thereof;
and argue plainly, that a wretched sinner, who breaks not off his course, till he be in the heat and power of his sin, can no other do then yield to the tyranny thereof;
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as hee that is bound hand and foote is carried whither his creditor or aduersarie, not whither himselfe listeth.
as he that is bound hand and foot is carried whither his creditor or adversary, not whither himself lists.
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It cannot be enough to excuse Samson, that if he might haue had his will, hee would rather haue chosen to haue kept his secret:
It cannot be enough to excuse samson, that if he might have had his will, he would rather have chosen to have kept his secret:
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So it is like, but who brought him into the stockes, and set him by the heeles, who brought him to this streight, that hee would not but doe that which hee desired to shunne? Himselfe, his headstrong lust, which hauing once got the hand ouer him, vsed him impotently,
So it is like, but who brought him into the stocks, and Set him by the heals, who brought him to this straight, that he would not but do that which he desired to shun? Himself, his headstrong lust, which having once god the hand over him, used him impotently,
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and made him a stark beast and slauish foole.
and made him a stark beast and slavish fool.
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He knew the sorrow which must ineuitably ensue vpon his betraying himselfe, yet hath he (I say not the grace, that was now vnder boord) but not the strength to containe himselfe.
He knew the sorrow which must inevitably ensue upon his betraying himself, yet hath he (I say not the grace, that was now under board) but not the strength to contain himself.
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I said my minde touching this vpon the 4. verse, [ Entice him, &c. ] but now the execution of the plot doth more liuely present to our eyes the nature of sinne, that it takes wisedome from a man first,
I said my mind touching this upon the 4. verse, [ Entice him, etc. ] but now the execution of the plot does more lively present to our eyes the nature of sin, that it Takes Wisdom from a man First,
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and then imposeth what conditions it pleaseth:
and then Imposes what conditions it Pleases:
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knowing that a man would neuer be such a vassall, so long as he is in his right minde,
knowing that a man would never be such a vassal, so long as he is in his right mind,
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and not out of his wits.
and not out of his wits.
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As Samson could say, I am a Nazarite, &c. so he could haue said, By this sin, I shall make my selfe of the purest worshipper of God, the most prophane creature and execrable.
As samson could say, I am a Nazarite, etc. so he could have said, By this since, I shall make my self of the Purest worshipper of God, the most profane creature and execrable.
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But Samson would not say so, at least not weigh it, but desperatly runnes vpon the pikes.
But samson would not say so, At least not weigh it, but desperately runs upon the pikes.
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Doubtlesse he had not had the power, though his saluation had lien vpon it, at this time to preuent it: (but blessed bee God who holdeth his election,
Doubtless he had not had the power, though his salvation had lain upon it, At this time to prevent it: (but blessed be God who holds his election,
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when men haue lost their grace in their feeling) Samson had lost his eyes, ere the Philistims put them out.
when men have lost their grace in their feeling) samson had lost his eyes, ere the philistines put them out.
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This let me a little more enforce vpon so iust an occasion, then I did in the fourth verse.
This let me a little more enforce upon so just an occasion, then I did in the fourth verse.
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Who will not boldly auerre and affirme this, and say;
Who will not boldly aver and affirm this, and say;
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and say, One infirmity is none:
and say, One infirmity is none:
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Tell me what sinne is, and proue to me by good euidence, that it will bring such sorrow as Samsons, Peters, Dauids, Salomons, did to them;
Tell me what sin is, and prove to me by good evidence, that it will bring such sorrow as Samsons, Peter's, David, Solomon's, did to them;
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and then if I commit it, count me a foole indeed? Put in one thing more, and I will beleeue thee;
and then if I commit it, count me a fool indeed? Put in one thing more, and I will believe thee;
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If, when the occasion is offered, Gods grace bee stirring and effectuall in thee by watchfulnes and iealousie ouer thy selfe,
If, when the occasion is offered, God's grace be stirring and effectual in thee by watchfulness and jealousy over thy self,
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then thou wilt abstaine vpon that meditation.
then thou wilt abstain upon that meditation.
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But (alas) who finds that grace in the strength oftentatiō who sought it not before? without which,
But (alas) who finds that grace in the strength ostentation who sought it not before? without which,
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yet thou maist haue matter enough in thy minde to disswade and flaite thee, (I will not denie) but thou shalt haue small list or power to weigh and ponder it,
yet thou Mayest have matter enough in thy mind to dissuade and flaite thee, (I will not deny) but thou shalt have small list or power to weigh and ponder it,
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nay thy intangled and drunken heart will make a sot of thy minde, and a most disguised beast of thee.
nay thy entangled and drunken heart will make a sot of thy mind, and a most disguised beast of thee.
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An heart infatuate with lust, stoppeth and freeseth vp the passage of the knowledge, that it cannot succour the poore distressed and embondaged soule, but leaue it to shift.
an heart infatuate with lust, stoppeth and freezeth up the passage of the knowledge, that it cannot succour the poor distressed and embondaged soul, but leave it to shift.
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We conclude then, Samsons sin was not presumptuous, but impotencie, yet vnauoidable, the case standing as it did. Oh then still learne;
We conclude then, Samsons sin was not presumptuous, but impotency, yet unavoidable, the case standing as it did. O then still Learn;
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men haue not quit themselues well, as soone as they haue spoken a bold word against sinne in generall.
men have not quit themselves well, as soon as they have spoken a bold word against sin in general.
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For when it comes to particulars, what doe men? I will haue his blood (saith a cursed Cain) though I be hanged presently,
For when it comes to particulars, what do men? I will have his blood (Says a cursed Cain) though I be hanged presently,
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yet hee knoweth the shame and woe thereof. Of some Iewes (not all, for some knew well enough) the Scripture saith;
yet he Knoweth the shame and woe thereof. Of Some Iewes (not all, for Some knew well enough) the Scripture Says;
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If they had knowne, they would not haue crucified the Lord of life. If they had known, they would not have Crucified the Lord of life.
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And sometimes, I denie not, ciuill men are kept from crimes by this meane, and good men from offending,
And sometime, I deny not, civil men Are kept from crimes by this mean, and good men from offending,
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though strongly tempted to goe through stifly. But this is no rule. And I still say to thee, (that shall reade this) beware of dalliance, and venturing farre:
though strongly tempted to go through stiffly. But this is no Rule. And I still say to thee, (that shall read this) beware of dalliance, and venturing Far:
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for thou shalt haue no power to withdraw, when thou wouldest, who wouldest not when thou mightest.
for thou shalt have no power to withdraw, when thou Wouldst, who Wouldst not when thou Mightest.
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Trust not thy selfe, thy strength in this case will be a brused reede.
Trust not thy self, thy strength in this case will be a Bruised reed.
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The best lawes leaue as little to the Iudge as may be, because man is subiect to corruption:
The best laws leave as little to the Judge as may be, Because man is Subject to corruption:
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and except Gods grace be a law within thee, suspect that in a strong pursuite of lust, thou who art as Iudge to aduise thy selfe, wilt hardly be a law to thy selfe to gouerne thee.
and except God's grace be a law within thee, suspect that in a strong pursuit of lust, thou who art as Judge to advise thy self, wilt hardly be a law to thy self to govern thee.
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But if thou be fearfull to giue a little libertie to thine heart in euill, a great shall not master thee:
But if thou be fearful to give a little liberty to thine heart in evil, a great shall not master thee:
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And a man may as well be mad with reason, as sinne with reason, and think to moderate himself when he will yeeld once, and be euer a slaue:
And a man may as well be mad with reason, as sin with reason, and think to moderate himself when he will yield once, and be ever a slave:
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for sinne will force thee to yeeld after, euen as a strong fit of an ague maketh him to doe, whom it strongly shaketh. Thus much for this time.
for sin will force thee to yield After, even as a strong fit of an ague makes him to do, whom it strongly shakes. Thus much for this time.
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THE EIGHTIE FIVE SERMON ON THE XVI. CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE EIGHTY FIVE SERMON ON THE XVI. CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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NOw to proceed in the story, because we see how Samson, though otherwise indued of God with singular graces,
NOw to proceed in the story, Because we see how samson, though otherwise endued of God with singular graces,
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yet was most impotently giuen ouer to the loue of women, when wee doe not reade, that hee was else tainted with other sins;
yet was most impotently given over to the love of women, when we do not read, that he was Else tainted with other Sins;
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let it admonish vs, that we may possibly be more weake in resisting, and more prone to the committing of some one sinne,
let it admonish us, that we may possibly be more weak in resisting, and more prove to the committing of Some one sin,
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then of another, and it shall not bee amisse for vs to think, seeing we haue so many examples of it in Scripture, that this sin of his is more common among the most then other.
then of Another, and it shall not be amiss for us to think, seeing we have so many Examples of it in Scripture, that this since of his is more Common among the most then other.
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The which I say to this end, that euery one of vs should obserue our selues, where we see our selues weakest,
The which I say to this end, that every one of us should observe our selves, where we see our selves Weakest,
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and there to vse most meanes to strengthen our selues against the same, as watching, prayer, reading,
and there to use most means to strengthen our selves against the same, as watching, prayer, reading,
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and this not houerly but heartily, if we seeke to be the better thereby, and in no wise to dare be bold to commit it, seeing we cannot but bee as sure of ill successe,
and this not hourly but heartily, if we seek to be the better thereby, and in no wise to Dare be bold to commit it, seeing we cannot but be as sure of ill success,
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as Samson was before hee did it.
as samson was before he did it.
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When the husband-man suruaies his ground, he vseth not to fence where the quick set is strong and thicke,
When the husbandman surveys his ground, he uses not to fence where the quick Set is strong and thick,
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but where the hedge is thin or troden downe; wee loue to lay on load where there is no need;
but where the hedge is thin or trodden down; we love to lay on load where there is no need;
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but if there be a blemish in our liues which makes all the rest disgracefull,
but if there be a blemish in our lives which makes all the rest disgraceful,
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and therefore requireth more labour to blot it out, wee cannot abide to set our selues to amend it,
and Therefore requires more labour to blot it out, we cannot abide to Set our selves to amend it,
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nor so much as to take knowledge of it.
nor so much as to take knowledge of it.
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And yet one dead flie corrupts a whole pot of the sweetest oyntment, and the sweeter, the sooner.
And yet one dead fly corrupts a Whole pot of the Sweetest ointment, and the Sweeten, the sooner.
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How did Salomons excessiuenesse in this kinde, defame all his other excellency and gifts? And doe we not see by experience the truth hereof? He is an honest man (saith one) but a couetous,
How did Solomon's excessiveness in this kind, defame all his other excellency and Gifts? And do we not see by experience the truth hereof? He is an honest man (Says one) but a covetous,
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an hasty, an vncharitable, a breaker of promise, and one or other interposition there is to eclipse his light & credit.
an hasty, an uncharitable, a breaker of promise, and one or other interposition there is to eclipse his Light & credit.
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Yea and (as Paul in the like kinde spake of the house of Cloe) there is cause.
Yea and (as Paul in the like kind spoke of the house of Cloe) there is cause.
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Now in this so weighty a case what do we? euen tush off the matter,
Now in this so weighty a case what do we? even tush off the matter,
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and wee hope that our many good qualities (in our conceit at least) must priuiledge vs,
and we hope that our many good qualities (in our conceit At least) must privilege us,
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and license vs for a few scapes? Alas we erre foully, one secret lurking companion is enough to betray the house:
and license us for a few escapes? Alas we err foully, one secret lurking Companion is enough to betray the house:
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and when we are espied, what say men of vs but this, Nay, hee that will doe thus,
and when we Are espied, what say men of us but this, Nay, he that will do thus,
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or thus, will do worse, I dare not trust him in any kind, if occasion serue.
or thus, will do Worse, I Dare not trust him in any kind, if occasion serve.
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Oh, cast out that diuell by watching, fasting, prayer, and oft renued couenant, which lurketh behind to doe mischiefe,
O, cast out that Devil by watching, fasting, prayer, and oft renewed Covenant, which lurks behind to do mischief,
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when many others seeme to be cast out.
when many Others seem to be cast out.
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And till then, beare not thy head on high, for doubtlesse God will not suffer such a one to prosper:
And till then, bear not thy head on high, for doubtless God will not suffer such a one to prosper:
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and what doe we professing, if we take this liberty, except we wil haue our good deeds shame our euil,
and what do we professing, if we take this liberty, except we will have our good Deeds shame our evil,
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and become execrable because of their company, as Israel was for Achans sinne. Wee will not keepe a seruant in our house (otherwise none of the worst,
and become execrable Because of their company, as Israel was for Achans sin. we will not keep a servant in our house (otherwise none of the worst,
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but painfull) for some leaud qualities sake, though he would giue vs his seruice,
but painful) for Some lewd qualities sake, though he would give us his service,
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and shall God endure vs? A man may feele what the sin is, which hee cherisheth,
and shall God endure us? A man may feel what the since is, which he Cherishes,
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as well as the meate he loueth: and he that doth know it, let him know God is not mocked:
as well as the meat he loves: and he that does know it, let him know God is not mocked:
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let him not suffer that sinne to rankle and fester in him, but labour to purge out euery superfluity of flesh and spirit,
let him not suffer that sin to rankle and fester in him, but labour to purge out every superfluity of Flesh and Spirit,
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and to sanctifie the whole lumpe, that it may bee seasoned in euery part, and the conscience may bee good in all things.
and to sanctify the Whole lump, that it may be seasoned in every part, and the conscience may be good in all things.
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Now we haue heard that she had brought him to tell her where his great strength lay, let vs shut vp this second part of the Chapter,
Now we have herd that she had brought him to tell her where his great strength lay, let us shut up this second part of the Chapter,
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and see what followed vpon this, which is set downe in these next three verses.
and see what followed upon this, which is Set down in these next three Verses.
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First, shee caused the Philistims to come yet againe to her, in better hope then they did before.
First, she caused the philistines to come yet again to her, in better hope then they did before.
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And then causing Samson to sleepe vpon her knee, his locks she caused to be cut off,
And then causing samson to sleep upon her knee, his locks she caused to be Cut off,
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& the Philistims were there ready to take him, and he thinking to doe as hee had in times past done,
& the philistines were there ready to take him, and he thinking to do as he had in times passed done,
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and to free himselfe out of their hands, he found too late, as Adam after eating the fruit, that the Lord was departed from him.
and to free himself out of their hands, he found too late, as Adam After eating the fruit, that the Lord was departed from him.
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Heere in that shee and the Philistims hauing been disappointed and deceiued so oft, euen three times at the least,
Here in that she and the philistines having been disappointed and deceived so oft, even three times At the least,
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but they deale heerein, as the most doe in other promises, though aduisedly made by them,
but they deal herein, as the most doe in other promises, though advisedly made by them,
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yet for all that are not discouraged nor wearied, but goe on still, yea and preuaile at length, we may see how euill persons are not withheld nor discouraged from their bad attempts,
yet for all that Are not discouraged nor wearied, but go on still, yea and prevail At length, we may see how evil Persons Are not withheld nor discouraged from their bad attempts,
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but take hart, and go forward after many repulses.
but take heart, and go forward After many repulses.
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The reason is, they haue hope to preuaile, and doe not commonly misse of their purpose, following it so earnestly,
The reason is, they have hope to prevail, and do not commonly miss of their purpose, following it so earnestly,
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and going so substantially to worke as they doe; God suffering them to goe forward, seeing hee is purposed to destroy them.
and going so substantially to work as they do; God suffering them to go forward, seeing he is purposed to destroy them.
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This is most cleerely to bee seene in the spitefull and shamelesse attempts of the Priests against our Sauiour in seeking his life.
This is most clearly to be seen in the spiteful and shameless attempts of the Priests against our Saviour in seeking his life.
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Though Pilate had three times alleaged his innocency to them, and giuen them their answere to desist,
Though Pilate had three times alleged his innocency to them, and given them their answer to desist,
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yet could they not bee made to leaue off, but procured by themselues their false witnesses,
yet could they not be made to leave off, but procured by themselves their false Witnesses,
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and other confederates, in such wise that they had that which they sought before they made an end.
and other confederates, in such wise that they had that which they sought before they made an end.
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But if this diligence and vnweariednesse in good causes bee sought for in them, who yet are such as would gladly effect them, where shall they bee found? Nay, they are soone answered and put off, as faint suters.
But if this diligence and unweariedness in good Causes be sought for in them, who yet Are such as would gladly Effect them, where shall they be found? Nay, they Are soon answered and put off, as faint Suitors.
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Ester indeed, and some other did ieopard their liues, in and for a good cause, to preserue the Church of God in their time: Ester indeed, and Some other did jeopard their lives, in and for a good cause, to preserve the Church of God in their time:
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but how many followers of them may be seene? Indeed many logs are in the way to hinder goodnesse,
but how many followers of them may be seen? Indeed many logs Are in the Way to hinder Goodness,
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and much discouragement is giuen to such as would bee forward, but yet mens backwardnesse for all that, may in no wise be excused:
and much discouragement is given to such as would be forward, but yet men's backwardness for all that, may in no wise be excused:
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For what know we whether the Lord may one time or other, giue successe, and are wee too good to tarrie his leisure? But of this often before.
For what know we whither the Lord may one time or other, give success, and Are we too good to tarry his leisure? But of this often before.
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The Philistims hauing better hope to preuaile then in former times, as shee had giuen them to vnderstand, they came with their money in their hands, ready to be paid according to their promise.
The philistines having better hope to prevail then in former times, as she had given them to understand, they Come with their money in their hands, ready to be paid according to their promise.
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Where besides that we may see, that the wicked spare no cost to bring their bad matters to passe,
Where beside that we may see, that the wicked spare no cost to bring their bad matters to pass,
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while we who follow better causes, looke vpon our penny and draw backe, who shall begin:
while we who follow better Causes, look upon our penny and draw back, who shall begin:
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I say, beside that, ye may see, that they will not breake promise, but bee liberall to such as further their businesse,
I say, beside that, you may see, that they will not break promise, but be liberal to such as further their business,
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when they like well the successe which they haue therein.
when they like well the success which they have therein.
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But I would I might not truly say, that in better attempts there is oft times a drawing backe euen of that which was promised;
But I would I might not truly say, that in better attempts there is oft times a drawing back even of that which was promised;
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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so farre off are men from furthering goodnes:
so Far off Are men from furthering Goodness:
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When this impudent and shamelesse woman had brought the Princes of the Philistims together, as we haue heard in the former verse, it is shewed in this,
When this impudent and shameless woman had brought the Princes of the philistines together, as we have herd in the former verse, it is showed in this,
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how she made him sleepe vpon her knees, and caused the seuen locks of his head to be shauen off,
how she made him sleep upon her knees, and caused the seuen locks of his head to be shaven off,
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and that shee began to vex him by calling the Philistims when that his strength was gone from him.
and that she began to vex him by calling the philistines when that his strength was gone from him.
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This was a most base thing and vtterly vnbeseeming him, that hauing excellent gifts of God, he should become a slaue to such an whorish mistrisse,
This was a most base thing and utterly unbeseeming him, that having excellent Gifts of God, he should become a slave to such an whorish mistress,
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as to bee made to sleepe vpon her knees.
as to be made to sleep upon her knees.
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Hee that would not turne his face from a thousand men, now to lie downe at the feet of a leaud woman. Oh sottish follie almost incredible!
He that would not turn his face from a thousand men, now to lie down At the feet of a lewd woman. O sottish folly almost incredible!
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Thus they who for their gifts might bee reuerenced, (that I say no more) and for such good graces as are in them, might go before many;
Thus they who for their Gifts might be reverenced, (that I say no more) and for such good graces as Are in them, might go before many;
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are brought to shame for their abusing of them, and the sins which are come in the place of them,
Are brought to shame for their abusing of them, and the Sins which Are come in the place of them,
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and no way more commonly, then by a base housewife.
and no Way more commonly, then by a base housewife.
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For as a mans gift bringeth him to honour, euen so the same person, if he deface his gifts, is despised,
For as a men gift brings him to honour, even so the same person, if he deface his Gifts, is despised,
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as a faire and comely garment, when it is soiled in the filthie and lothsome channell of mire and dung.
as a fair and comely garment, when it is soiled in the filthy and loathsome channel of mire and dung.
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For hee that cannot keepe credit and honour when God hath giuen it him, is worthie to be without both, and be had in derision.
For he that cannot keep credit and honour when God hath given it him, is worthy to be without both, and be had in derision.
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This is memorable which the Lord spake of Hophni and Phinees, for this sinne among others:
This is memorable which the Lord spoke of Hophni and Phinehas, for this sin among Others:
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Them that despise me, I will set light by. Mens good parts neuer set them vp so much, as their leaudnesse defaceth them.
Them that despise me, I will Set Light by. Mens good parts never Set them up so much, as their leaudnesse defaceth them.
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How vile did sinne make that traitor Iudas? What contempt was cast vpon Demas, when he had forsaken Paul? How base,
How vile did sin make that traitor Iudas? What contempt was cast upon Demas, when he had forsaken Paul? How base,
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and what a by word doth many a mans vncleannesse make him? nay many a professour of good hope,
and what a by word does many a men uncleanness make him? nay many a professor of good hope,
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though he haue repented, yet what a brand of contempt and disdaine doth hee carrie about him to his dying day? As Ruben, in Genes. 49. his dignity being gone? But we are not yet come to Samsons punishment, the basenesse we speak of, is a companion rather then a fruit of sin.
though he have repented, yet what a brand of contempt and disdain does he carry about him to his dying day? As Reuben, in Genesis. 49. his dignity being gone? But we Are not yet come to Samsons punishment, the baseness we speak of, is a Companion rather then a fruit of since.
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But doubtles, it would neuer appeare to many a man (who thinks his sin his ornamēt) how vile his occupation is,
But doubtless, it would never appear to many a man (who thinks his since his ornament) how vile his occupation is,
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if sometimes hee saw it not in the base seruice it puts him to.
if sometime he saw it not in the base service it puts him to.
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And heereupon some may obiect and say, Did his strength lie in his haire? I answere no:
And hereupon Some may Object and say, Did his strength lie in his hair? I answer no:
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Very heathens saw no lesse, who describe it by the shadow of a mighty Giant, enamored with a strumpet, who made him lay aside his harnesse, Very Heathens saw no less, who describe it by the shadow of a mighty Giant, enamored with a strumpet, who made him lay aside his harness,
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and sit spinning with the distaffe betweene his knees.
and fit spinning with the distaff between his knees.
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And yet many a ciuill man, out of his discretion, would shun many a sinne for shame. As for example:
And yet many a civil man, out of his discretion, would shun many a sin for shame. As for Exampl:
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Seeing a man of good quality and sort, giuen to drinking and gaming, and so farre giuen ouer to them, that hee will rather make the basest fellow in a towne his companion then sit out, which hee thinketh he may doe,
Seeing a man of good quality and sort, given to drinking and gaming, and so Far given over to them, that he will rather make the Basest fellow in a town his Companion then fit out, which he Thinketh he may do,
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yet hee will loathe the basenesse of that sinne and such like in other, and count it as repugning to common honesty.
yet he will loathe the baseness of that sin and such like in other, and count it as repugning to Common honesty.
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But to returne to them, who being men of good parts otherwaies, doe shame themselues with grosse sinnes, they are well enough serued, who will needs venture so farre,
But to return to them, who being men of good parts otherways, do shame themselves with gross Sins, they Are well enough served, who will needs venture so Far,
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and for their owne lusts, will forsake the seruices of Gods house, the meanest whereof is honorable.
and for their own Lustiest, will forsake the services of God's house, the Meanest whereof is honourable.
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The next thing that followed was this, that shee caused one to cut off his locks, that is, the haire that couered his head.
The next thing that followed was this, that she caused one to Cut off his locks, that is, the hair that covered his head.
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And this is the deadly wound that she gaue him. For therewith his strength failed him, and grace likewise forsooke him.
And this is the deadly wound that she gave him. For therewith his strength failed him, and grace likewise forsook him.
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Heere we may see, that by degrees a man shall bee brought to the lowest ebbe and depth of sinne,
Here we may see, that by Degrees a man shall be brought to the lowest ebb and depth of sin,
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as Samson now was, he broke the law of the Nazarite, which was solemne, as the law of wedlocke betwixt couples;
as samson now was, he broke the law of the Nazarite, which was solemn, as the law of wedlock betwixt couples;
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and therby made himselfe profane and loose, who had liued in the most holy estate of other.
and thereby made himself profane and lose, who had lived in the most holy estate of other.
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Yea this sinne, if comparison should bee made, was farre greater then the breach of the law of wedlocke, seeing that is but one particular,
Yea this sin, if comparison should be made, was Far greater then the breach of the law of wedlock, seeing that is but one particular,
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but this is a general setting open the doore to many sins.
but this is a general setting open the door to many Sins.
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Oh, how little thought he, or thinke we, that we shall euer commit them, before wee begin to tamper with odious and fearefull sinnes? (as Hazael, when the Prophet told him the euill that he should doe, answered, Am I a dogge, that I should doe this great thing? Yea and after we haue begun also to dallie with the means that leade to them, we yet thinke to keepe farre enough from them.
O, how little Thought he, or think we, that we shall ever commit them, before we begin to tamper with odious and fearful Sins? (as hazael, when the Prophet told him the evil that he should do, answered, Am I a dog, that I should do this great thing? Yea and After we have begun also to dally with the means that lead to them, we yet think to keep Far enough from them.
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But yet we see heere what followeth in the end.
But yet we see Here what follows in the end.
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But wherein this abasement stood shall appeare in the particulars that follow, the losse of strength,
But wherein this abasement stood shall appear in the particulars that follow, the loss of strength,
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and Gods presence, when his locks were cut off.
and God's presence, when his locks were Cut off.
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For the former of these, it is said, after this, that his strength failed, and was gone.
For the former of these, it is said, After this, that his strength failed, and was gone.
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but he lost that, because it was the commandement of God to the Nazarite, (such an one as Samson was,) that no razor for the time, should come vpon his head.
but he lost that, Because it was the Commandment of God to the Nazarite, (such an one as samson was,) that no razor for the time, should come upon his head.
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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Which commandement Samson now brake, by telling her so much, as caused the cutting off of it:
Which Commandment samson now brake, by telling her so much, as caused the cutting off of it:
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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and by that he going from Gods ordinance, the Lord departed from him, and left him to himselfe, which hee found to bee weakenesse, and therewith woe enough.
and by that he going from God's Ordinance, the Lord departed from him, and left him to himself, which he found to be weakness, and therewith woe enough.
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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The obiection being thus answered, this teacheth what followeth such outrage, and cōtempt of Gods ordinance, to wit, the losing of such good things as we enioyed before.
The objection being thus answered, this Teaches what follows such outrage, and contempt of God's Ordinance, to wit, the losing of such good things as we enjoyed before.
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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So that such actions doe not onely hold many good things from vs, but also they depriue vs of those which we had.
So that such actions do not only hold many good things from us, but also they deprive us of those which we had.
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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Some sinnes depriue vs of one benefit of God, and some of another. As riot, ill company, spend our goods:
some Sins deprive us of one benefit of God, and Some of Another. As riot, ill company, spend our goods:
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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drunkennesse and whoredome waste our bodies:
Drunkenness and whoredom waste our bodies:
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cares of this world, and vo•uptuous delighting in riches, doe as a moth eate vp our religion;
Cares of this world, and vo•uptuous delighting in riches, do as a moth eat up our Religion;
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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and our Sabbaths are lost by ill vsing them:
and our Sabbaths Are lost by ill using them:
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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euen as Samson lost his strength, whereby hee had slaine a thousand at one time, without either helpe of any man, or vse of warlike instrument.
even as samson lost his strength, whereby he had slain a thousand At one time, without either help of any man, or use of warlike Instrument.
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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All haue not Samsons strength to lose, but all wilful sinne wasteth a Christians strength, alacrity I meane,
All have not Samsons strength to loose, but all wilful sin wastes a Christians strength, alacrity I mean,
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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and cheerefulnesse of spirit to the duties of Gods worship.
and cheerfulness of Spirit to the duties of God's worship.
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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I said enough of this point vpon cap. 5. in the complaint of Debora, that there was not a speare found nor courage to vse it among the fortie thousands of Israel.
I said enough of this point upon cap. 5. in the complaint of Deborah, that there was not a spear found nor courage to use it among the fortie thousands of Israel.
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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Let the reader looke backe to that place. Heere this I will say;
Let the reader look back to that place. Here this I will say;
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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The faithfull vse and imployment of God his heauenly graces and gifts is the onely way to keepe and augment them:
The faithful use and employment of God his heavenly graces and Gifts is the only Way to keep and augment them:
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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vse a gift and haue a gift: employ it not, and lose it.
use a gift and have a gift: employ it not, and loose it.
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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If this bee the fruit of bare sloth and neglect, how much now of contempt and wilfull sinning against knowledge? So that we shall not need greatly to care how we may lose our grace,
If this be the fruit of bore sloth and neglect, how much now of contempt and wilful sinning against knowledge? So that we shall not need greatly to care how we may loose our grace,
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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for not only the quencher, but euen he that nourisheth it not (as fire) shall soone enough lose it.
for not only the quencher, but even he that Nourishes it not (as fire) shall soon enough loose it.
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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Adam and Eue had strength giuen them to stand in their good estate;Adam and Eve had strength given them to stand in their good estate;
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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and seeing they wilfully spoiled themselues of it, they brought vpon themselues a weakenesse, so that they could not but sin.
and seeing they wilfully spoiled themselves of it, they brought upon themselves a weakness, so that they could not but since.
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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So they that haue had better things in them, and are now become luke-warme professors, or secure, sottish and sleepie conscienced, and couetous;
So they that have had better things in them, and Are now become lukewarm professors, or secure, sottish and sleepy conscienced, and covetous;
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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how decline they in their zeale, and lose their gifts, and sauour not at all religious exercises,
how decline they in their zeal, and loose their Gifts, and savour not At all religious exercises,
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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but wax barren of grace, and at length fall to leaud company, follow the common fashion of the world,
but wax barren of grace, and At length fallen to lewd company, follow the Common fashion of the world,
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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nay become disgracers of the truth, and of the louers thereof, as most repugnant to their practise? Neuer was a poore vnarmed traueller falling among theeues so bereft of money, of apparell and of all comfort:
nay become disgracers of the truth, and of the lovers thereof, as most repugnant to their practice? Never was a poor unarmed traveller falling among thieves so bereft of money, of apparel and of all Comfort:
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or a gamester shrigged of all, being ouer-reacht by a false handed cosoner:
or a gamester shrigged of all, being overreached by a false handed cosoner:
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or a tree so stript of her beautiful leaues and fruit, by the violence of a tempest;
or a tree so stripped of her beautiful leaves and fruit, by the violence of a tempest;
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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as poore Samson heere was of the gratious furniture of the spirit, by the vnkindly assault of his sinfull lust.
as poor samson Here was of the gracious furniture of the Spirit, by the unkindly assault of his sinful lust.
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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Oh what a difference was there betweene Samson when he was himselfe;
O what a difference was there between samson when he was himself;
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and betwixt his disguised nakednesse which his sinne caused? The vse heereof is, to teach vs, that seeing hee grew to this low ebbe by the degrees forementioned;
and betwixt his disguised nakedness which his sin caused? The use hereof is, to teach us, that seeing he grew to this low ebb by the Degrees forementioned;
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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therefore we promise our selues no priuiledge beyond him, otherwise then by preuenting the meanes leading thereto.
Therefore we promise our selves no privilege beyond him, otherwise then by preventing the means leading thereto.
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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And let vs not thinke that the grace we haue, seeing it cost vs much paines to obtaine, much hearing, long practise, vse of many good meanes, with watchfulnesse and prayer, let vs not thinke (I say) that therefore wee need feare no such sudden losse of it.
And let us not think that the grace we have, seeing it cost us much pains to obtain, much hearing, long practice, use of many good means, with watchfulness and prayer, let us not think (I say) that Therefore we need Fear no such sudden loss of it.
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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Ah foole, it comes in a day that came not in seuen yeeres:
Ah fool, it comes in a day that Come not in seuen Years:
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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and as the houses of Iobs children were blowne downe all at once, so may a mans goodnesse and strength bee all wasted suddenly by a dangerous fall,
and as the houses of Jobs children were blown down all At once, so may a men Goodness and strength be all wasted suddenly by a dangerous fallen,
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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yea the fruit of many yeeres growth and gaine may perish in a day; though I denie not, but vsually it paireth by degrees rather through sinnes committed daily, and duties neglected.
yea the fruit of many Years growth and gain may perish in a day; though I deny not, but usually it paireth by Degrees rather through Sins committed daily, and duties neglected.
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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The strength of a Christian lies in his faith, as truly as Samsons did in his lockes:
The strength of a Christian lies in his faith, as truly as Samsons did in his locks:
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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and if faith be quailed by wilfull sinning, (as how can a man feele God louing him,
and if faith be quailed by wilful sinning, (as how can a man feel God loving him,
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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when he giues leaue to himselfe to offend him,) then how much more if the fruites also decay,
when he gives leave to himself to offend him,) then how much more if the fruits also decay,
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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as feruency, care, feare, diligence in good duties, &c. As the one growes to vnbeleefe,
as fervency, care, Fear, diligence in good duties, etc. As the one grows to unbelief,
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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so the other degenerates to deadnesse, carelesnesse, and loosenesse, &c. Now whereas some cauiller lying in the wind for aduantage, might say, I see Samson is condemned for shauing of his lockes,
so the other Degenerates to deadness, carelessness, and looseness, etc. Now whereas Some caviller lying in the wind for advantage, might say, I see samson is condemned for shaving of his locks,
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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therefore long haire is no such blameworthy habite, as some would seeme to make of it: I answere him two waies.
Therefore long hair is no such blameworthy habit, as Some would seem to make of it: I answer him two ways.
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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First, that this guise of Samson was not common, or generall;
First, that this guise of samson was not Common, or general;
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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for then it had been only permitted as indifferent to all, but personall and belonging to the vow of the Nazarite, which now is abolished.
for then it had been only permitted as indifferent to all, but personal and belonging to the Voelli of the Nazarite, which now is abolished.
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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As that other of abstaining from strong drinke was;
As that other of abstaining from strong drink was;
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which I suppose the greater part of them that plead for long haire will not so easily yeeld to abstaine from.
which I suppose the greater part of them that plead for long hair will not so Easily yield to abstain from.
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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Secondly I say, though this liberty were to be further extended, yet in all equitie, those might challenge it of most due, who are most proportionable to the Nazarite in the pure worship ping of God.
Secondly I say, though this liberty were to be further extended, yet in all equity, those might challenge it of most due, who Are most proportionable to the Nazarite in the pure worship ping of God.
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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Now these in the former respect see small cause to vse any such habite, but condemne it as most vnseemly.
Now these in the former respect see small cause to use any such habit, but condemn it as most unseemly.
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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The wearers thereof are most of them prophane, no worshippers;
The wearers thereof Are most of them profane, no worshippers;
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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and the best of them (I suppose) are none of the most pure worshippers of God.
and the best of them (I suppose) Are none of the most pure worshippers of God.
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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Therefore let this abuse returne to the heires of them that first inuented it for a couer of the shame, which their lewdnes first brought vpon them.
Therefore let this abuse return to the Heirs of them that First invented it for a cover of the shame, which their Lewdness First brought upon them.
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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But enough to a wise man was said of this vpon the thirteenth Chapter:
But enough to a wise man was said of this upon the thirteenth Chapter:
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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as for the foole, though hee were braied in a morter, yet would not his follie depart from him.
as for the fool, though he were brayed in a mortar, yet would not his folly depart from him.
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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It is said further in these two verses, that when his strength was gone, she began to vexe him, by calling the Philistims, who were at hand, to fall vpon him,
It is said further in these two Verses, that when his strength was gone, she began to vex him, by calling the philistines, who were At hand, to fallen upon him,
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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and handle him at their pleasure; and so they did.
and handle him At their pleasure; and so they did.
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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Oh, wee see it is an easie matter to bring miserie vpon one, when he shall not onely be destitute of earthly helpe,
O, we see it is an easy matter to bring misery upon one, when he shall not only be destitute of earthly help,
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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but haue God against him also.
but have God against him also.
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Euen so it was with Iudas, when the time of his visitation came, that hee was vtterly forsaken of God:
Eve so it was with Iudas, when the time of his Visitation Come, that he was utterly forsaken of God:
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but beside, hee had cast off his Master, and the Disciples who had been his fellowes;
but beside, he had cast off his Master, and the Disciples who had been his Fellows;
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and the Priests, his pretended friends had cast off him.
and the Priests, his pretended Friends had cast off him.
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So Samson was forsaken of his louer, hated of the Philistims, and the Lord had left him;
So samson was forsaken of his lover, hated of the philistines, and the Lord had left him;
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and therefore how neerely was the prouerb verified in him, Woe to him that is alone.
and Therefore how nearly was the proverb verified in him, Woe to him that is alone.
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Not vnlike to that thriftlesse debtor, who by his folly is come vpon by his creditor, haled to prison, forsaken of his friends, and destitute of all comfort;
Not unlike to that thriftless debtor, who by his folly is come upon by his creditor, haled to prison, forsaken of his Friends, and destitute of all Comfort;
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who might haue liued in a comfortable manner, and haue been a comfort to others, if he had been wise and carefull in managing his businesse.
who might have lived in a comfortable manner, and have been a Comfort to Others, if he had been wise and careful in managing his business.
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The vse of this is thus much, that if we should fall into this danger,
The use of this is thus much, that if we should fallen into this danger,
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as to haue men, yea and friends against vs, (as sometimes it may befall vs for a good cause) yet to lay this foundation strongly;
as to have men, yea and Friends against us, (as sometime it may befall us for a good cause) yet to lay this Foundation strongly;
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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that the Lord forsake vs not, which (doubtlesse) he will not doe, if we forsake not him.
that the Lord forsake us not, which (doubtless) he will not do, if we forsake not him.
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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Touching her cruell trecherie in betraying him thus, when he had reueiled himselfe to her, it detecteth the like vnfaithfulnes (wheresoeuer it be found) in Christians to be more then monstrous,
Touching her cruel treachery in betraying him thus, when he had revealed himself to her, it detecteth the like unfaithfulness (wheresoever it be found) in Christians to be more then monstrous,
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and such false-hearted ones to be farre worse then Philistims.
and such False-hearted ones to be Far Worse then philistines.
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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Samson being awaked by her, did not by and by see what was done to him, samson being awaked by her, did not by and by see what was done to him,
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but thought hee would doe as hee had before done, namely by his strength to shift for himselfe, but he could not:
but Thought he would do as he had before done, namely by his strength to shift for himself, but he could not:
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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for the Lord was departed from him, leauing him (as hath alreadie been said) both without strength of body, (which he had before) and the vse of all grace to guide himselfe, or comfort his minde.
for the Lord was departed from him, leaving him (as hath already been said) both without strength of body, (which he had before) and the use of all grace to guide himself, or Comfort his mind.
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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By this we see, that when God hath deliuered men oft times out of danger, they looke still that he should doe so, neuer thinking how iustly he might haue plunged them deeply into the same long before,
By this we see, that when God hath Delivered men oft times out of danger, they look still that he should do so, never thinking how justly he might have plunged them deeply into the same long before,
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neither weighing their owne securitie, who little regarded to profit by their deliuerances past.
neither weighing their own security, who little regarded to profit by their Deliverances past.
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This is the exceeding blockishnes and senselesnes of men, who (as the Prophet saith) are wise onely to doe euill, but not any good.
This is the exceeding blockishness and senselessness of men, who (as the Prophet Says) Are wise only to do evil, but not any good.
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They looke they should doe as they haue done in all things that like them, and they will do as they haue done in all that please them.
They look they should do as they have done in all things that like them, and they will do as they have done in all that please them.
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But in all this, what allowance haue they from God, or libertie to do so? Nay rather,
But in all this, what allowance have they from God, or liberty to do so? Nay rather,
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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why do they not consider that God is against them in that their bad course,
why do they not Consider that God is against them in that their bad course,
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and therefore hast out of it, and they seeing the plague to hang ouer their heads,
and Therefore hast out of it, and they seeing the plague to hang over their Heads,
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why do they not hast out of it, and with the good Captaine, humble themselues to God,
why do they not haste out of it, and with the good Captain, humble themselves to God,
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as he did to Elias, and craue pardon?
as he did to Elias, and crave pardon?
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Oh! let the best of vs know, that wee may not nestle our selues in any ill course,
Oh! let the best of us know, that we may not nestle our selves in any ill course,
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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though wee haue been bold with the Lord in times past that way, when wee were as yet lesse experienced, to tempt him farre,
though we have been bold with the Lord in times passed that Way, when we were as yet less experienced, to tempt him Far,
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and deceiue our selues, (as we haue done) imagining that we shall doe as well as in former daies.
and deceive our selves, (as we have done) imagining that we shall do as well as in former days.
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For in this changeable world, such changes come oftest to them that change not from their euill courses,
For in this changeable world, such changes come oftest to them that change not from their evil courses,
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as we reade Manasses to haue done in his afflictions.
as we read Manasses to have done in his afflictions.
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and besides, God will not be mocked. As for the bad who crie peace; their case is much worse.
and beside, God will not be mocked. As for the bad who cry peace; their case is much Worse.
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Thus Corah perished and his companie, when yet he thought that all should haue been with him still,
Thus Corah perished and his company, when yet he Thought that all should have been with him still,
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as it had been in times past.
as it had been in times past.
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And by this was Iezabel deceiued, that threatned Elias should lose his head on the morrow, little weighing what one day doth bring foorth:
And by this was Jezebel deceived, that threatened Elias should loose his head on the morrow, little weighing what one day does bring forth:
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but she a little after lost her life, and that in a fearfull manner. For why? There is no peace to the vngodly, saith God.
but she a little After lost her life, and that in a fearful manner. For why? There is no peace to the ungodly, Says God.
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And thus Samson, though no reprobate, yet now a miserable reuolter, fared;
And thus samson, though no Reprobate, yet now a miserable revolter, fared;
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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who knew not that God was gone from him, and looked to escape as he before had done, but was disappointed and deceiued.
who knew not that God was gone from him, and looked to escape as he before had done, but was disappointed and deceived.
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And this palpable deceiuablenes is bred in vs, to dreame of God as hee did in the Psalme, who said, that seeing God did as it were winke at him and held his peace,
And this palpable deceiuablenes is bred in us, to dream of God as he did in the Psalm, who said, that seeing God did as it were wink At him and held his peace,
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when he did euill, therefore he was as hee himselfe, and approued his bad course,
when he did evil, Therefore he was as he himself, and approved his bad course,
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and would doe neither good nor euill, so that there was no change of his prosperitie,
and would do neither good nor evil, so that there was no change of his Prosperity,
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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as he thought, to bee feared.
as he Thought, to be feared.
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And (I confesse) God suffereth long, and in this his administration here below doth oft times let such as he meaneth to destroy, goe on without stop,
And (I confess) God suffers long, and in this his administration Here below does oft times let such as he means to destroy, go on without stop,
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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and prosper, as the oxe fatted to the slaughter:
and prosper, as the ox fatted to the slaughter:
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whereas hee meeteth with his owne children in mercie, (though with smart and bitternes) rather then that they should perish.
whereas he meeteth with his own children in mercy, (though with smart and bitterness) rather then that they should perish.
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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Howbeit, neither is this course generall, (as appeares in the many examples of them in Scripture and experience, whose sinnes haue gone before hand) and where it doth hold for this life, yet it faileth at death.
Howbeit, neither is this course general, (as appears in the many Examples of them in Scripture and experience, whose Sins have gone before hand) and where it does hold for this life, yet it Faileth At death.
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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Then to be sure their course is altred.
Then to be sure their course is altered.
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The wicked man, as the Prophet saith, (though an hundred yeere old) is accursed:
The wicked man, as the Prophet Says, (though an hundred year old) is accursed:
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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and a day commeth, whereof it shall be said, It is not as yesterday.
and a day comes, whereof it shall be said, It is not as yesterday.
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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Let this terrifie all vngodly ones, lest God come vpon them at vnawares, and alter their condition to their most intollerable vexation.
Let this terrify all ungodly ones, lest God come upon them At unawares, and altar their condition to their most intolerable vexation.
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Let thē rather as men amazed by the terrors of God, shake hands with, and renounce their stale course, wherein they are setled, and as it were frozen.
Let them rather as men amazed by the terrors of God, shake hands with, and renounce their stale course, wherein they Are settled, and as it were frozen.
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And let them trie whether by vnfained humbling their soules, and obtaining mercie with God, they finde not that it was happie for them that euer they changed their estate.
And let them try whither by unfeigned humbling their Souls, and obtaining mercy with God, they find not that it was happy for them that ever they changed their estate.
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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For I doe them to vnderstand, that there are persons who make a farre other vse of Gods sparing them,
For I do them to understand, that there Are Persons who make a Far other use of God's sparing them,
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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then Samson did here, and doe not occasion themselues to sinne more boldly still, and yet to promise themselues peace as in former times.
then samson did Here, and do not occasion themselves to sin more boldly still, and yet to promise themselves peace as in former times.
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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And further, I say, that there are men to bee found, I say not, who may,
And further, I say, that there Are men to be found, I say not, who may,
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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but who ought to looke for, and build vpon it for certaine, That it shall be well with them as at other times,
but who ought to look for, and built upon it for certain, That it shall be well with them as At other times,
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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and so faith teacheth them to speake;
and so faith Teaches them to speak;
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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and they are such as haue obtained fauour with God, that they might beleeue in him,
and they Are such as have obtained favour with God, that they might believe in him,
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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and in token thereof walke in his waies:
and in token thereof walk in his ways:
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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euen they to wom God hath giuen such an heart as to feare him, and endeuour to obey him in all his Commandements, they (I say) may assure themselues,
even they to woman God hath given such an heart as to Fear him, and endeavour to obey him in all his commandments, they (I say) may assure themselves,
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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and shall finde it to goe well with them alway. Marke that I say alway; to day as yesterday, and now, as in times past.
and shall find it to go well with them always. Mark that I say always; to day as yesterday, and now, as in times past.
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And so had Samson found, if hee had walked according to this rule.
And so had samson found, if he had walked according to this Rule.
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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For, be it knowne to all such as haue fully purposed to cleaue vnto God without warping or falling off, (which he did not) that it is their sinne if they doe not fully account of it and beleeue it, that their soules shall be alway liking,
For, be it known to all such as have Fully purposed to cleave unto God without warping or falling off, (which he did not) that it is their sin if they do not Fully account of it and believe it, that their Souls shall be always liking,
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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and they to be in fauour with him, and blessed of him.
and they to be in favour with him, and blessed of him.
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So that if men desire to haue to morrow to be like to day without change, (I meane any substantiall change,
So that if men desire to have to morrow to be like to day without change, (I mean any substantial change,
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though otherwise their faith and comfort is intended or remitted through their weaknesse) let them be reuited by faith and care of obedience,
though otherwise their faith and Comfort is intended or remitted through their weakness) let them be reuited by faith and care of Obedience,
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vnto him, who is the vnchangeable al sufficient God of his elect.
unto him, who is the unchangeable all sufficient God of his elect.
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But let them not thinke this promise entailed to them by the bare bond of their election,
But let them not think this promise entailed to them by the bore bound of their election,
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or adoption, but by their constant care to keepe both, by holding fast a good conscience:
or adoption, but by their constant care to keep both, by holding fast a good conscience:
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but if they waxe dissolute, let them look that their good daies shall be changed into sorrowfull.
but if they wax dissolute, let them look that their good days shall be changed into sorrowful.
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God giueth no man any certaintie of his outward estate, peace, health, wealth, friends or prosperitie;
God gives no man any certainty of his outward estate, peace, health, wealth, Friends or Prosperity;
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much lesse granteth any man securitie in an impenitent course.
much less grants any man security in an impenitent course.
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And lastly, whereas it is said, that the Lord was gone from him, the meaning is this, that hee had taken his strength from him,
And lastly, whereas it is said, that the Lord was gone from him, the meaning is this, that he had taken his strength from him,
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and the graces which he had enioyed, were so feebled, darkned, and drowned in him, as if hee had lost them altogether;
and the graces which he had enjoyed, were so feebled, darkened, and drowned in him, as if he had lost them altogether;
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and so (doubtlesse) he had, if it could haue been. A fearfull spectacle to behold;
and so (doubtless) he had, if it could have been. A fearful spectacle to behold;
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such an one as he had been, to wit, before the most in gifts and grace, to be brought to this point, by his sinne,
such an one as he had been, to wit, before the most in Gifts and grace, to be brought to this point, by his sin,
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as to cause the Lord, who had loued and done so much for him, so to leaue him in the hands of his enemies, to vse him at their pleasure.
as to cause the Lord, who had loved and done so much for him, so to leave him in the hands of his enemies, to use him At their pleasure.
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But what he was brought vnto, I meane, to what depth of miserie, sorrow, and shame, it shall better appeare in that which followeth.
But what he was brought unto, I mean, to what depth of misery, sorrow, and shame, it shall better appear in that which follows.
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But yet God forsook him not finally, but after, he returned to him again, and brought him to repentance,
But yet God forsook him not finally, but After, he returned to him again, and brought him to Repentance,
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as shall be further shewed in the end of the Chapter. Now to finish this second part of it:
as shall be further showed in the end of the Chapter. Now to finish this second part of it:
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let vs consider of Samsons estate by Sauls dolefull complaint, when he vsed the same words, which the holy Ghost doth here of Samson: namely, that the Lord was departed from him.
let us Consider of Samsons estate by Saul's doleful complaint, when he used the same words, which the holy Ghost does Here of samson: namely, that the Lord was departed from him.
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By both which, though the difference (I confesse) in the persons was not small,
By both which, though the difference (I confess) in the Persons was not small,
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nor in the issue of their troubles like: behold, to what wofull estate mens sinne brings them;
nor in the issue of their Troubles like: behold, to what woeful estate men's sin brings them;
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and that Gods owne children are not free;
and that God's own children Are not free;
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but if they will follow the sinnes of other men, they shall be punished here like other men.
but if they will follow the Sins of other men, they shall be punished Here like other men.
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Oh! how doe many verifie this, who haue in their time shined as lights, and been the supporters of many weake ones, who haue blessed God for their counsell and example? whose flower was neuer so glorious,
Oh! how do many verify this, who have in their time shined as lights, and been the supporters of many weak ones, who have blessed God for their counsel and Exampl? whose flower was never so glorious,
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as their fade & decay was ignominous.
as their fade & decay was ignominous.
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They haue wished themselues in the state of the meanest of those, who haue admired them in their welfare:
They have wished themselves in the state of the Meanest of those, who have admired them in their welfare:
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(127) sermon (DIV1)
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their conscience hath plaied the hangman within them, they haue to the astonishment of their beholders, called themselues outeasts from God, who hath hidden his face from them, withdrawne all confidence from them in their prayers, all sauour in hearing,
their conscience hath played the hangman within them, they have to the astonishment of their beholders, called themselves outeasts from God, who hath hidden his face from them, withdrawn all confidence from them in their Prayers, all savour in hearing,
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and sense of his goodnesse which in times past they enioyed plentifully.
and sense of his Goodness which in times passed they enjoyed plentifully.
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And why this? Themselues haue bewraied, some by pride and conceit of a perfection obtained, separated themselues from the fellowship of their brethren,
And why this? Themselves have bewrayed, Some by pride and conceit of a perfection obtained, separated themselves from the fellowship of their brothers,
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as hearing the word, and vse of other meanes, and so by degrees waxt loose and hardned.
as hearing the word, and use of other means, and so by Degrees waxed lose and hardened.
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Others beguiled with the snares of the world:
Others beguiled with the snares of the world:
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others with pompe, not a few with voluptuousnes, or other sinfull lusts, haue cried out of their estate, not for their losse of some outward blessings,
Others with pomp, not a few with voluptuousness, or other sinful Lustiest, have cried out of their estate, not for their loss of Some outward blessings,
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as Naomi did, but euen the chiefest, I meane inward peace toward God, and hope of pardon.
as Naomi did, but even the chiefest, I mean inward peace towards God, and hope of pardon.
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And yet such of them as were not hypocrites, God hath made that very affliction vnder which they haue groaned, to break their hearts & to reclaime them,
And yet such of them as were not Hypocrites, God hath made that very affliction under which they have groaned, to break their hearts & to reclaim them,
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though their former grace and honour they neuer recouered. And the like danger lye all open vnto, who dare tempt God as they did,
though their former grace and honour they never recovered. And the like danger lie all open unto, who Dare tempt God as they did,
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and waxe wanton, as if grace should abound by the abundance of their sinne.
and wax wanton, as if grace should abound by the abundance of their sin.
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Such as are in this case I shall say more to, in the handling of Samsons sorrow and afflictions that followed his fall:
Such as Are in this case I shall say more to, in the handling of Samsons sorrow and afflictions that followed his fallen:
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but happie they, that by preuenting this disease, need no such physick. The meanes I obserued and set downe at large in the first verse.
but happy they, that by preventing this disease, need no such physic. The means I observed and Set down At large in the First verse.
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21970
Now it must not be omitted that is added, to wit, that he knew not that the Lord was departed from him.
Now it must not be omitted that is added, to wit, that he knew not that the Lord was departed from him.
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No wonder, he felt not the smartie effect of it as yet:
No wonder, he felt not the smartie Effect of it as yet:
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he fared as he who is robbed in the night of all his treasure, or wares of his storehouse;
he fared as he who is robbed in the night of all his treasure, or wares of his storehouse;
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21973
but till the light of the day he misseth nothing.
but till the Light of the day he misses nothing.
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21974
But then, oh what an inuentorie makes hee of his seuerall losses? And so did this poore selfe-robber in this place. But then, o what an inventory makes he of his several losses? And so did this poor selfe-robber in this place.
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When the Philistims came vpon him, there was no power to resist, then it appeared indeed that he was robbed to purpose:
When the philistines Come upon him, there was no power to resist, then it appeared indeed that he was robbed to purpose:
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21976
and he might with sorrow his belly full recount his damages at leisure.
and he might with sorrow his belly full recount his damages At leisure.
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21977
I feare me, it is the case of many, (who lie as Samson did without his locks on Delilahs lap) to consider little what their owne sinne hath brought vpon them.
I Fear me, it is the case of many, (who lie as samson did without his locks on Delilahs lap) to Consider little what their own sin hath brought upon them.
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21978
It was thus with Dauid and Ionah in their slumber, as with Samson, that they were robbed:
It was thus with David and Jonah in their slumber, as with samson, that they were robbed:
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21979
but it was night with them, they could for the time see no harme done. Mens relapses from God are dangerous and frequent, and their repentances rare and few:
but it was night with them, they could for the time see no harm done. Men's relapses from God Are dangerous and frequent, and their repentances rare and few:
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how scape they then? Can they keepe the Lord close vnto them, retaine their zeale, ioy,
how escape they then? Can they keep the Lord close unto them, retain their zeal, joy,
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21981
and comfort in his promises, more then poore Samson, committing either the same or as great offences? No, no, they haue euill consciences, cold comfort, few (and those faint) prayers, and lesse fellowship with God:
and Comfort in his promises, more then poor samson, committing either the same or as great offences? No, no, they have evil Consciences, cold Comfort, few (and those faint) Prayers, and less fellowship with God:
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21982
yea in their sense they feele no election, no assurance of saluation. In their sense, did I say? They haue none:
yea in their sense they feel no election, no assurance of salvation. In their sense, did I say? They have none:
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21983
they goe on and on, and misse none of all these, during this obstupefaction and benummednes of conscience;
they go on and on, and miss none of all these, during this obstupefaction and benumbedness of conscience;
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21984
but beare off all without remorse or complaining. Oh wofull people!
but bear off all without remorse or complaining. O woeful people!
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21985
And yet in times past, while they had life and a working conscience in them, a lesse blow then this would haue gustered and flaited them,
And yet in times past, while they had life and a working conscience in them, a less blow then this would have gustered and flaited them,
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21986
and they could soone haue grieued for the decay of the least grace, the want where of now little troubles them.
and they could soon have grieved for the decay of the least grace, the want where of now little Troubles them.
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21987
It is wofull to lose grace, but more to feele no such losse. And yet yet this and such like, mens wilfull sin causeth to thē.
It is woeful to loose grace, but more to feel no such loss. And yet yet this and such like, Mens wilful since Causes to them.
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21988
The vse is, to teach vs not onely to abhorre the cause hereof;
The use is, to teach us not only to abhor the cause hereof;
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21989
but to esteeme it a mercie of mercies, to haue a tender conscience, a watchfull heart, and effectuall and operatiue:
but to esteem it a mercy of Mercies, to have a tender conscience, a watchful heart, and effectual and operative:
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21990
which may make our liues both plentifull in good duties, and in sound comfort arising therefrom.
which may make our lives both plentiful in good duties, and in found Comfort arising therefrom.
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21991
And a further vse is to cause vs to feele and abhorne the least temptation to that sinne which most certainly will procure a senselesnes herein,
And a further use is to cause us to feel and abhorne the least temptation to that sin which most Certainly will procure a senselessness herein,
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21992
and an vnprofitable lying vnder that burthen.
and an unprofitable lying under that burden.
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21993
And this of the second part of Samsons apprehension, and the seuerall worthy instructions arising therefrom, bee spoken.
And this of the second part of Samsons apprehension, and the several worthy instructions arising therefrom, be spoken.
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21994
Now of the confequents thereof in the next Sermon God willing.
Now of the confequents thereof in the next Sermon God willing.
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21995
THE EIGHTIE SIX SERMON, ON THE XVI. CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE EIGHTY SIX SERMON, ON THE XVI. CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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21996
The third part of the Chapter. Vers. 21. Therefore the Philistims tooke him, and put out his eyes,
The third part of the Chapter. Vers. 21. Therefore the philistines took him, and put out his eyes,
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and brought him downe to Azzah, and bound him with fetters, and hee did grinde in the prison house. and brought him down to Gaza, and bound him with fetters, and he did grind in the prison house.
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22. And the haire of his head began to grow againe, after he was shauen.
22. And the hair of his head began to grow again, After he was shaven.
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23. Then the Princes of the Philistims gathered them together, for to offer a great sacrifice to Dagon their God, and to reioyce:
23. Then the Princes of the philistines gathered them together, for to offer a great sacrifice to Dagon their God, and to rejoice:
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for they said, Our God hath deliuered Samson our enemy into our hand. for they said, Our God hath Delivered samson our enemy into our hand.
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24. Also when the people saw him, they praised their God, for they said, Our God hath deliuered into our hand our enemy and destroyer of our countrey, which hath slaine many of vs. 25. And when their hearts were merrie, they said;
24. Also when the people saw him, they praised their God, for they said, Our God hath Delivered into our hand our enemy and destroyer of our country, which hath slain many of us 25. And when their hearts were merry, they said;
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Call Samson, that hee may make vs pastime.
Call samson, that he may make us pastime.
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So they called Samson out of the prison house, and hee was a laughing stccke vnto them,
So they called samson out of the prison house, and he was a laughing stccke unto them,
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and they set him betweene the pillers. and they Set him between the pillars.
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IN these fiue verses of this third part of the Chapter, it is shewed what manifold outward vexations were brought vpon Samson through his many sinnes, (though the Philistims, who were the instruments thereof, intended no such thing) but yet it is shewed, that in these tribulations he did repent,
IN these fiue Verses of this third part of the Chapter, it is showed what manifold outward vexations were brought upon samson through his many Sins, (though the philistines, who were the Instruments thereof, intended no such thing) but yet it is showed, that in these tribulations he did Repent,
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Heere is shewed also what great ioy the Philistims had, (both Princes and people,) for that they had got him into their hands, (though that their ioy lasted but a while,) and how they praised their Idoll Dagon for it: Here is showed also what great joy the philistines had, (both Princes and people,) for that they had god him into their hands, (though that their joy lasted but a while,) and how they praised their Idol Dagon for it:
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and gathered themselues together a great number of them, to make themselues pastime, by bringing forth Samson at their pleasure to that end, euen to be laughed at.
and gathered themselves together a great number of them, to make themselves pastime, by bringing forth samson At their pleasure to that end, even to be laughed At.
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These things are set forth in these verses:
These things Are Set forth in these Verses:
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and in the last of them is shewed, that they set him betwixt the pillers, whereby Samson made preparation to the mischiefe that hee brought vpon the Philistims by and by after, in casting downe the house vpon them.
and in the last of them is showed, that they Set him betwixt the pillars, whereby samson made preparation to the mischief that he brought upon the philistines by and by After, in casting down the house upon them.
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And first, in that God thus gaue Samson vp into the hands of his enemies, and punished him as we see, it was iust that the Lord did to him, (be so prouoking him as hee did) by the vncircumcised Philistims;
And First, in that God thus gave samson up into the hands of his enemies, and punished him as we see, it was just that the Lord did to him, (be so provoking him as he did) by the uncircumcised philistines;
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by this (I say) wee learne, that if need bee, and if they breake out boldly against him, hee must make his owne deare children to smart,
by this (I say) we Learn, that if need be, and if they break out boldly against him, he must make his own deer children to smart,
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as well as he loueth them, as the Apostle Peter speaketh.
as well as he loves them, as the Apostle Peter speaks.
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For as he brought them into the hands of his enemies, as is heere to be seene,
For as he brought them into the hands of his enemies, as is Here to be seen,
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euen so he vseth to doe to other of his; when there is cause, and he seeth it meet.
even so he uses to do to other of his; when there is cause, and he sees it meet.
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The reason is, to the end they may rise vp againe out of their falles, and repent:
The reason is, to the end they may rise up again out of their falls, and Repent:
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for the working of the which, affliction (through Gods blessing) fitteth them rather then prosperity (which they are so ready to abuse,) as presently shall appeare in this story;
for the working of the which, affliction (through God's blessing) fits them rather then Prosperity (which they Are so ready to abuse,) as presently shall appear in this story;
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and in the meane while the wicked, going on in their sinnes, are the readier for iudgement, which one time or other meeteth with them, and taketh hold of them.
and in the mean while the wicked, going on in their Sins, Are the Readier for judgement, which one time or other meeteth with them, and Takes hold of them.
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And if he should not thus take downe the pride and boldnesse of his in tempting him, they could not be brought to good.
And if he should not thus take down the pride and boldness of his in tempting him, they could not be brought to good.
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This being knowne to be so, there is no cause why wee should discontentedly beare our afflictions, especially we our selues hauing giuen iust cause thereof.
This being known to be so, there is no cause why we should discontentedly bear our afflictions, especially we our selves having given just cause thereof.
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And as for them that reioyce in our troubles, or (which is more) do themselues trouble vs:
And as for them that rejoice in our Troubles, or (which is more) do themselves trouble us:
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I say no more but this, that except they repent, and so become true worshippers of God with vs, the Lord shall trouble and vex euery vaine in their hearts,
I say no more but this, that except they Repent, and so become true worshippers of God with us, the Lord shall trouble and vex every vain in their hearts,
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so farre their troubles shall exceed and goe beyond ours:
so Far their Troubles shall exceed and go beyond ours:
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For hee stayed not till the Angell had well slaked the matter of his ambition, by slaying seuentie thousand of his people.
For he stayed not till the Angel had well slaked the matter of his ambition, by slaying seuentie thousand of his people.
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as God threatneth in the second Epistle to the Thessalonians, and we may see in the calamities of Diues, and especially if they be compared with Lazarus his comforts.
as God threatens in the second Epistle to the Thessalonians, and we may see in the calamities of Diues, and especially if they be compared with Lazarus his comforts.
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But before I come to lay out his troubles in particular, let vs see this one thing which is not to be omitted, which is this:
But before I come to lay out his Troubles in particular, let us see this one thing which is not to be omitted, which is this:
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In Samsons punishment wee may discerne a more euident proofe of Gods iust and equall proceeding to reuenge,
In Samsons punishment we may discern a more evident proof of God's just and equal proceeding to revenge,
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then in euery relapse mentioned in Scripture, (which I note that we may be the more afraid to tempt him:) For as wee see Samsons disease was very grosse and grieuous,
then in every relapse mentioned in Scripture, (which I note that we may be the more afraid to tempt him:) For as we see Samsons disease was very gross and grievous,
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and his sinne began to bee seated and habited in him:
and his sin began to be seated and habited in him:
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hee had scaped once before, when the Philistims laid wait for him at Azza, verse 2. and 3. and then God spared him,
he had escaped once before, when the philistines laid wait for him At Azza, verse 2. and 3. and then God spared him,
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and gaue him a safe conduct, putting him to further proofe.
and gave him a safe conduct, putting him to further proof.
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So now behold his sin not being subdued and abhorred, as an vnkinde itch that is not killed by a milde medicine:
So now behold his since not being subdued and abhorred, as an unkind itch that is not killed by a mild medicine:
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he prouoketh God a fresh by the same sinne that hee did before;
he provoketh God a fresh by the same sin that he did before;
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and the fire (being but raked vp as it were in hot ashes) catching hold of new and fit matter to worke vpon, flameth out amaine the second time.
and the fire (being but raked up as it were in hight Ashes) catching hold of new and fit matter to work upon, flameth out amain the second time.
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Therfore much water wil not now quench it, much lesse the letting it alone was like to heale it.
Therefore much water will not now quench it, much less the letting it alone was like to heal it.
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What then? doth God deale with him as before? no:
What then? does God deal with him as before? no:
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now he taketh him in hand, and paies him home, and makes him see hee dallieth not with the dallier,
now he Takes him in hand, and pays him home, and makes him see he dallieth not with the dallier,
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and so he is faine to beare the penalty of this, and the former too.
and so he is feign to bear the penalty of this, and the former too.
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So he dealt with Dauid. It was no very extreme dealing for two so great and so rebellious sinnes,
So he dealt with David. It was no very extreme dealing for two so great and so rebellious Sins,
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as Adultery and Murther, to take away the child borne in adultery, especailly after so patient a respit all the while betweene.
as Adultery and Murder, to take away the child born in adultery, especailly After so patient a respite all the while between.
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But Dauid had forgot that gentle correction, for so hainous offences;
But David had forgotten that gentle correction, for so heinous offences;
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and therefore waxed hee bold once againe with the Lord who had shewed him such lenity:
and Therefore waxed he bold once again with the Lord who had showed him such lenity:
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and so prouoked him againe in grieuous manner, by his ambitious numbring his subiects. But did he escape as cleerely then, as before? No; God remembreth both:
and so provoked him again in grievous manner, by his ambitious numbering his Subjects. But did he escape as clearly then, as before? No; God Remember both:
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and as the story well witnesseth, sets himselfe to a resolute course of reuenge, and so hee did, till hee made Dauids heart ake,
and as the story well Witnesseth, sets himself to a resolute course of revenge, and so he did, till he made David heart ache,
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so that he saw his boldnesse in tempting God, how little it gained him.
so that he saw his boldness in tempting God, how little it gained him.
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and many of them a great charge, and also are kept thereby from many offences and sorrowes.
and many of them a great charge, and also Are kept thereby from many offences and sorrows.
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Let it be a watchword to vs, that if God haue once mercifully passed by some wilfull offence of ours, by sparing vs, that (I say) we count it for a great aduantage and fauour;
Let it be a watchword to us, that if God have once mercifully passed by Some wilful offence of ours, by sparing us, that (I say) we count it for a great advantage and favour;
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for if we will dare to be bold to prouoke him againe, we may iustly feare that his scourges wil bee smartie,
for if we will Dare to be bold to provoke him again, we may justly Fear that his scourges will be smartie,
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as Samson and many other found them to bee. That I say no more.
as samson and many other found them to be. That I say no more.
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Wee haue heard of the many sinnes that Samson committed, and of the inward vexation of his mind, in that God was departed from him,
we have herd of the many Sins that samson committed, and of the inward vexation of his mind, in that God was departed from him,
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though he saw it not by and by:
though he saw it not by and by:
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Now I will (as I purposed a little before) lay out more particularly his outward miseries,
Now I will (as I purposed a little before) lay out more particularly his outward misery's,
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as they are set downe in this verse, and that is done by heapes one after another.
as they Are Set down in this verse, and that is done by heaps one After Another.
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First it is said, they tooke and apprehended him, who was before at liberty, and yet they did not then forthwith put him to death, they would not bee satisfied with so short a reuenge,
First it is said, they took and apprehended him, who was before At liberty, and yet they did not then forthwith put him to death, they would not be satisfied with so short a revenge,
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nor so bee rid of him, that hee should suffer no longer paine then so;
nor so be rid of him, that he should suffer no longer pain then so;
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but they meant to keepe him aliue, and so hold him as vpon the racke, in much torment and vexation, which might bee worse then any death vnto him;
but they meant to keep him alive, and so hold him as upon the rack, in much torment and vexation, which might be Worse then any death unto him;
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therefore they then plucked out his eyes, and thereby they prouided, that he should not see any more to doe them mischiefe:
Therefore they then plucked out his eyes, and thereby they provided, that he should not see any more to do them mischief:
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then they lead him to one of their chiefe Cities, and put him among their rascall prisoners,
then they led him to one of their chief Cities, and put him among their rascal Prisoners,
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(129) part (DIV2)
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and made him grinde there as an horse.
and made him grind there as an horse.
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All these with their apurtenances duely considered, it may easily be seene what a depth of miseries he was plunged into.
All these with their appurtenances duly considered, it may Easily be seen what a depth of misery's he was plunged into.
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And yet all this they did to him, beside their mocking and laughing at him,
And yet all this they did to him, beside their mocking and laughing At him,
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when they were disposed to make themselues pastime thereby, and to bring him forth to that purpose.
when they were disposed to make themselves pastime thereby, and to bring him forth to that purpose.
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By this we see, that where many sins are committed, there it is certaine, that many iudgements of God are to be looked for, to bee heaped vpon the persons that doe commit them,
By this we see, that where many Sins Are committed, there it is certain, that many Judgments of God Are to be looked for, to be heaped upon the Persons that do commit them,
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euen heapes vpon heapes, if wee haue eyes to behold it, as the Psalmist saith, Many sorrowes compasse such about, on euery side;
even heaps upon heaps, if we have eyes to behold it, as the Psalmist Says, Many sorrows compass such about, on every side;
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and what cause their many sorrowes and troubles, but their many sinnes? Saul though a King,
and what cause their many sorrows and Troubles, but their many Sins? Saul though a King,
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yet found it so, and seeing his life was full of iniquity, he could not be free from many plagues, till the last of all made an vtter riddance of him.
yet found it so, and seeing his life was full of iniquity, he could not be free from many plagues, till the last of all made an utter riddance of him.
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neither do they know therefore that they shall finde the like mercy in their need.
neither do they know Therefore that they shall find the like mercy in their need.
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The Scriptures are full of examples, both of the godly, who haue turned aside, and of other who transgressed many waies,
The Scriptures Are full of Examples, both of the godly, who have turned aside, and of other who transgressed many ways,
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and how both sorts were punished accordingly.
and how both sorts were punished accordingly.
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And although many escape long, and other flourish and prosper in the world for a while,
And although many escape long, and other flourish and prosper in the world for a while,
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(129) part (DIV2)
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yet are they not altogether void of them;
yet Are they not altogether void of them;
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for those which are inward doe sting them for the most part, and the other are in a readinesse,
for those which Are inward do sting them for the most part, and the other Are in a readiness,
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and shall bee thought to come too soone, how farre off soeuer they seeme to be;
and shall be Thought to come too soon, how Far off soever they seem to be;
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and the greatest iudgement of all is, (to whom soeuer it shall so fall out,) that they are suffered to go on without any.
and the greatest judgement of all is, (to whom soever it shall so fallen out,) that they Are suffered to go on without any.
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But when destruction commeth vpon them, happy shall they be, who haue kept their hearts pure and good.
But when destruction comes upon them, happy shall they be, who have kept their hearts pure and good.
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But further heere let vs note, that our sinnes doe not onely keepe many benefits from vs,
But further Here let us note, that our Sins do not only keep many benefits from us,
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but also bring many iudgements, as shame, pouerty, sorrow, bondage, prison, and any other misery vpon vs,
but also bring many Judgments, as shame, poverty, sorrow, bondage, prison, and any other misery upon us,
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(129) part (DIV2)
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and beside them all, they do quench the graces of God in vs: as faith, hope, a good conscience, the feare of God, and the rest;
and beside them all, they do quench the graces of God in us: as faith, hope, a good conscience, the Fear of God, and the rest;
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which men make little matter of, because they see they are in little account and price in the world.
which men make little matter of, Because they see they Are in little account and price in the world.
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But to be short, he that hasteth after his wicked hearts desire, and will giue himselfe liberty any way which he knowes God doth not allow him;
But to be short, he that hastes After his wicked hearts desire, and will give himself liberty any Way which he knows God does not allow him;
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though it bee not altogether so grosse and shamefull as Samsons sinne was, he hasteth his owne misery,) as in time appeareth to himselfe,
though it be not altogether so gross and shameful as Samsons sin was, he hastes his own misery,) as in time appears to himself,
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(129) part (DIV2)
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and is alwaies to be seene of him, that will obserue and consider it.
and is always to be seen of him, that will observe and Consider it.
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Samson was deepely drunken, and therefore his vomit was the stronger. One or two ierkes makes a sturdy body but to dance: samson was deeply drunken, and Therefore his vomit was the Stronger. One or two jerks makes a sturdy body but to dance:
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but when hee is stung to the quicke, his stout stomacke comes downe, because he sees no remedie.
but when he is stung to the quick, his stout stomach comes down, Because he sees no remedy.
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The hardened heart cannot repent, neither without this violence will it be meekned.
The hardened heart cannot Repent, neither without this violence will it be meekened.
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A subtil traitor, Iesuite, or other, at first examination is as farre off as the Moone,
A subtle traitor, Iesuite, or other, At First examination is as Far off as the Moon,
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and will bee knowne of nothing: but being held well to the racke, hee will confesse all.
and will be known of nothing: but being held well to the rack, he will confess all.
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If there bee so much good to be done by seuerity, God will vse it rather then faile of his purpose.
If there be so much good to be done by severity, God will use it rather then fail of his purpose.
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Let it teach men to try God no further then they thinke themselues well able to stand out in it,
Let it teach men to try God no further then they think themselves well able to stand out in it,
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I denie not, but euen herein he shewed him fauour; but I speake of his physicke, which procured his recouerie.
I deny not, but even herein he showed him favour; but I speak of his physic, which procured his recovery.
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and to beare his angry countenance, and if by venturing too far, they finde their opinion of Gods lenity confuted, and themselues loden with sorrow;
and to bear his angry countenance, and if by venturing too Far, they find their opinion of God's lenity confuted, and themselves laden with sorrow;
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let them rather vse the same to meeken their hearts, then to cry out of their misery.
let them rather use the same to meeken their hearts, then to cry out of their misery.
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For great trouble commonly argueth strong rebellion, and long trouble an hard heart.
For great trouble commonly argue strong rebellion, and long trouble an hard heart.
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It is a singular mercy of God, to haue it tamed by the continuance of the punishment,
It is a singular mercy of God, to have it tamed by the Continuance of the punishment,
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(129) part (DIV2)
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but small cause of reioycing, to haue it remoued, and the heart left in obstinacie. The more we hasten this cure, the shorter shall be our sorrow:
but small cause of rejoicing, to have it removed, and the heart left in obstinacy. The more we hasten this cure, the shorter shall be our sorrow:
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(129) part (DIV2)
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for God delights not to punish long and much together. But to returne Samson, be it granted that Samson needed whipping.
for God delights not to Punish long and much together. But to return samson, be it granted that samson needed whipping.
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(129) part (DIV2)
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Must it therefore needs bee with a whip of so many strings, and were there none meete to see execution done,
Must it Therefore needs be with a whip of so many strings, and were there none meet to see execution done,
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(129) part (DIV2)
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but they that had no measure? who (as the Prophet complained of the Edomites) aimed at nothing lesse then the punishing of his sinne,
but they that had no measure? who (as the Prophet complained of the Edomites) aimed At nothing less then the punishing of his sin,
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(129) part (DIV2)
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but wholly at the satisfying of their reuenge.
but wholly At the satisfying of their revenge.
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(129) part (DIV2)
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Did God bring vpon Samson the personall hatred of the Philistims, for the publike good and his honour, in doing his owne worke vpon the enemies of the Church;
Did God bring upon samson the personal hatred of the philistines, for the public good and his honour, in doing his own work upon the enemies of the Church;
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(129) part (DIV2)
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and now is hee made a prey to their teeth, and an obiect of their furie? Oh! consider thou that obiectest,
and now is he made a prey to their teeth, and an Object of their fury? Oh! Consider thou that obiectest,
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(129) part (DIV2)
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while Samson simply went about God his worke, God bound himselfe to shelter him from his enemies, to the which end hee furnished him with extraordinary strength,
while samson simply went about God his work, God bound himself to shelter him from his enemies, to the which end he furnished him with extraordinary strength,
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(129) part (DIV2)
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so it was literally verified in him, One shall chase a thousand.
so it was literally verified in him, One shall chase a thousand.
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(129) part (DIV2)
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God stood to the making good of all harmes that could befall him in his owne quarrell, God stood to the making good of all harms that could befall him in his own quarrel,
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(129) part (DIV2)
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and else Samson might iustly haue complained. But hee would haue his owne worke goe forward, and Gods too:
and Else samson might justly have complained. But he would have his own work go forward, and God's too:
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(129) part (DIV2)
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he had other businesse that required hotter pursuit then his masters:
he had other business that required hotter pursuit then his Masters:
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(129) part (DIV2)
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euen wicked and leaud businesse, which crossed the other, and therein hee was his owne man,
even wicked and lewd business, which crossed the other, and therein he was his own man,
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(129) part (DIV2)
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and not Gods seruant, looke what charges or damages befel him in that imployment, he was himselfe to defray and stand to.
and not God's servant, look what charges or damages befell him in that employment, he was himself to defray and stand to.
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(129) part (DIV2)
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And so we see, that as he vsed not his gift, but abused it to his owne lust;
And so we see, that as he used not his gift, but abused it to his own lust;
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(129) part (DIV2)
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so God bereaued him of it, and sent him among other masters to pay him his wages for his owne worke.
so God bereaved him of it, and sent him among other Masters to pay him his wages for his own work.
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(129) part (DIV2)
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For this, God tooke himselfe highly wronged, and therefore hee takes Samson in hand to purpose, making his worst foes the arbiters.
For this, God took himself highly wronged, and Therefore he Takes samson in hand to purpose, making his worst foes the arbiters.
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(129) part (DIV2)
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And if wee thinke that God is fittest to minister that which is fittest for quality, let vs ascribe this to him also, that can do it as wel in the quantity as he listeth.
And if we think that God is Fittest to minister that which is Fittest for quality, let us ascribe this to him also, that can do it as well in the quantity as he lists.
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(129) part (DIV2)
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In bodily diseases this is in the second place one chiefe thing: for the same measure workes not vpon all.
In bodily diseases this is in the second place one chief thing: for the same measure works not upon all.
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(129) part (DIV2)
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The tenth of this would haue killed Peter, yet lesse then this would not haue stirred Samson. He had returned to his filthinesse without doubt,
The tenth of this would have killed Peter, yet less then this would not have stirred samson. He had returned to his filthiness without doubt,
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(129) part (DIV2)
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if the restraint had not been so forcible. God is mercifull, and delights not in extremitie;
if the restraint had not been so forcible. God is merciful, and delights not in extremity;
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(129) part (DIV2)
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but he is iust, and cannot be faced out with boldnes.
but he is just, and cannot be faced out with boldness.
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(129) part (DIV2)
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Now in that Samson was thus led away in paine to such base worke, in so reprochfull a manner;
Now in that samson was thus led away in pain to such base work, in so reproachful a manner;
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(129) part (DIV2)
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we see that withall this, he was constrained to leaue and goe from his louer also, to whom he was so neerely knit,
we see that withal this, he was constrained to leave and go from his lover also, to whom he was so nearly knit,
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(129) part (DIV2)
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and for whose sake hee suffered all this woe, and much more;
and for whose sake he suffered all this woe, and much more;
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(129) part (DIV2)
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which how sore and hard it was to beare, who doth not see? All which hee might haue been free from,
which how soar and hard it was to bear, who does not see? All which he might have been free from,
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(129) part (DIV2)
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and haue continued in the happie estate wherein he was before, if he could but haue shaken her off,
and have continued in the happy estate wherein he was before, if he could but have shaken her off,
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and alienated his mind from her, and yet now must leaue her whether he would or no;
and alienated his mind from her, and yet now must leave her whither he would or no;
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and who seeth not what cause hee had, and what faire warnings so to doe before?
and who sees not what cause he had, and what fair Warnings so to do before?
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Euen so, obserue wee, that if no perswasions will serue to draw vs from some speciall sin, (whether this which Samson was deluded with,
Even so, observe we, that if no persuasions will serve to draw us from Some special since, (whither this which samson was deluded with,
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or any other) yet that God knoweth waies enough to scare vs from it;
or any other) yet that God Knoweth ways enough to scare us from it;
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and this one among the rest, that as he was, wee shall be plucked from it by violence,
and this one among the rest, that as he was, we shall be plucked from it by violence,
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though we would not, and that also as he was, with shame and sorrow our bellies full,
though we would not, and that also as he was, with shame and sorrow our bellies full,
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and shall wish too late that we had been wiser in time.
and shall wish too late that we had been Wiser in time.
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So saith Salomon, There was a young man among the fooles, destitute of vnderstanding, going toward the house of an harlot in the euening,
So Says Solomon, There was a young man among the Fools, destitute of understanding, going towards the house of an harlot in the evening,
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when the night began to be darke, who with her subtiltie inticed him, and he followed her straight waies,
when the night began to be dark, who with her subtlety enticed him, and he followed her straight ways,
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as an oxe that goeth to the slaughter, and as a foole to the stocks for correction, till a dart strooke thorow his liuer,
as an ox that Goes to the slaughter, and as a fool to the stocks for correction, till a dart struck thorough his liver,
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as a bird hasteth to the snare, not knowing that she is in danger.
as a bird hastes to the snare, not knowing that she is in danger.
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And this is the best end that commeth of following our wicked hearts desire, to the committing of sin,
And this is the best end that comes of following our wicked hearts desire, to the committing of since,
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whē by no meanes we can be reclaimed frō it.
when by no means we can be reclaimed from it.
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And it is a great matter worth the marking which I say, that when the Lord puls not the vngodly from their filthie pleasure wherein they liued,
And it is a great matter worth the marking which I say, that when the Lord puls not the ungodly from their filthy pleasure wherein they lived,
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and doth not restraine them, it is the immediate forerunner of their finall woe.
and does not restrain them, it is the immediate forerunner of their final woe.
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But when he plucks the godly from those baites, by which they are allured and indangered, he dealeth kindly with them, recalling them from woe to repentance,
But when he plucks the godly from those baits, by which they Are allured and endangered, he deals kindly with them, recalling them from woe to Repentance,
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and the enioying of many good things.
and the enjoying of many good things.
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For he is wont to deny that in fauour to his children, which he granteth to the wicked in wrath. One point hereof we see in those two (who died one death both bodily and spirituall) Haman and Iudas I meane:
For he is wont to deny that in favour to his children, which he grants to the wicked in wrath. One point hereof we see in those two (who died one death both bodily and spiritual) Haman and Iudas I mean:
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the other in the eleuen Apostles, as wee shall see by and by.
the other in the eleuen Apostles, as we shall see by and by.
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Concerning the two former, when the one was taken from his pompe, the other from his peeces of siluer (which he rid himselfe of,
Concerning the two former, when the one was taken from his pomp, the other from his Pieces of silver (which he rid himself of,
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as hastily as euer he coueted them greedily:) the next newes we heare of them,
as hastily as ever he coveted them greedily:) the next news we hear of them,
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after they had giuen ouer themselues to the sinne intended, is, that they both were hanged, and ended their cursed life in a cursed death.
After they had given over themselves to the sin intended, is, that they both were hanged, and ended their cursed life in a cursed death.
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To whom we may adde that foole in the Gospell, with Achitophel and infinite others.
To whom we may add that fool in the Gospel, with Ahithophel and infinite Others.
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When they were in the top of their wickednesse, and were not held backe by God,
When they were in the top of their wickedness, and were not held back by God,
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then was their end neerest at hand.
then was their end nearest At hand.
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But the other, to wit, the good Apostles were gratiously weaned from the pursuite of that which would haue bin their bane.
But the other, to wit, the good Apostles were graciously weaned from the pursuit of that which would have been their bane.
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For when ambitiously they sought and that with striuing, who should be the greatest and chiefe among the rest, our Sauiour held them from it,
For when ambitiously they sought and that with striving, who should be the greatest and chief among the rest, our Saviour held them from it,
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so as he made them ashamed to thinke that they had gone about it.
so as he made them ashamed to think that they had gone about it.
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And what lost they by it? Nay what gained they not rather? for they learning humilitie, found that sauour and sweetnes in his seruice afterward,
And what lost they by it? Nay what gained they not rather? for they learning humility, found that savour and sweetness in his service afterwards,
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and in his loue, (as appeareth by their great lamentation that they made for his departing from them) that it made way to their enioying of most worthy and precious benefits after their Masters ascension.
and in his love, (as appears by their great lamentation that they made for his departing from them) that it made Way to their enjoying of most worthy and precious benefits After their Masters Ascension.
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Euen so, as hee wrought in the Apostles, he doth the same in his other elect people:
Eve so, as he wrought in the Apostles, he does thee same in his other elect people:
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who when they see they cannot enioy their desired vnlawfull liberties without their vtter vndoing,
who when they see they cannot enjoy their desired unlawful Liberties without their utter undoing,
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then they begin to thinke it is high time to looke about them, and doe see that it were depth of folly to refuse and forsake their owne mercie, (as Ionah speaketh) for looking after lying vanities,
then they begin to think it is high time to look about them, and do see that it were depth of folly to refuse and forsake their own mercy, (as Jonah speaks) for looking After lying vanities,
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and so they resolue to renue their old acquaintance with their God, and to returne to him their first husband,
and so they resolve to renew their old acquaintance with their God, and to return to him their First husband,
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and to fall to their old diet againe. But oh mercie of God inualuable, that they may do so.
and to fallen to their old diet again. But o mercy of God invaluable, that they may do so.
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And though it be with some bitternes to thē, because the flesh sauoureth no goodnesse;
And though it be with Some bitterness to them, Because the Flesh savoureth no Goodness;
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yet it is fauour on Gods behalfe toward them vnutterable, and that which could ill haue been spared, euen themselues being iudges.
yet it is favour on God's behalf towards them unutterable, and that which could ill have been spared, even themselves being judges.
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Therefore, to returne, let all such as must be thus roughly vsed, as Samson was, I meane, to be bereaued and plucked from their sinne so deare to them and that with violence ere they will giue it ouer, let all such (I say) beware,
Therefore, to return, let all such as must be thus roughly used, as samson was, I mean, to be bereaved and plucked from their sin so deer to them and that with violence ere they will give it over, let all such (I say) beware,
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lest when God shall thus crosse them, they like blind idiots and wilfull rebels fight not against God,
lest when God shall thus cross them, they like blind Idiots and wilful rebels fight not against God,
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and increase their owne miserie by renuing their old sinnes, and seeking forbidden pleasures or gaine, which is little better then with swine to returne to their mire.
and increase their own misery by renewing their old Sins, and seeking forbidden pleasures or gain, which is little better then with Swine to return to their mire.
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And such as neither forbearance, nor violence will doe good vpon, they may feare their case to be bad, (or others for them may) seeing God vseth commonly no other remedie that will cure their maladie.
And such as neither forbearance, nor violence will do good upon, they may Fear their case to be bad, (or Others for them may) seeing God uses commonly no other remedy that will cure their malady.
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And by this we see, that the end of sinne is not as the beginning and entrance into it.
And by this we see, that the end of sin is not as the beginning and Entrance into it.
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For then the diuell most slighly and cunningly sheweth a foole all the pleasure and profit that it bringeth, (as he iudgeth it to be) yea and offereth more to their conceit then they shal euer finde,
For then the Devil most slighly and cunningly shows a fool all the pleasure and profit that it brings, (as he Judgeth it to be) yea and Offereth more to their conceit then they shall ever find,
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as it may be fittest to allure and blindfold them;
as it may be Fittest to allure and blindfold them;
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but in no wise suffereth them to thinke of that which will in the end, that is, their vndoing;
but in no wise suffers them to think of that which will in the end, that is, their undoing;
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for such wisedome is too high for a foole. And so the diuell, to winde vs into the sinne, commeth as a tempter;
for such Wisdom is too high for a fool. And so the Devil, to wind us into the sin, comes as a tempter;
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but when he hath brought vs to commit it, and we then begin to see what we haue done,
but when he hath brought us to commit it, and we then begin to see what we have done,
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and in what wofull case we be left, then he commeth as an accuser, leauing vs in the briars,
and in what woeful case we be left, then he comes as an accuser, leaving us in the briers,
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as he did Iudas, when we are meerely destitute of all helpe, to shift for our selues.
as he did Iudas, when we Are merely destitute of all help, to shift for our selves.
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Of which all the former stories of these Israelites are a plentifull witnes.
Of which all the former stories of these Israelites Are a plentiful witness.
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And here, because I am shewing the miserable ends of sinne, when men will needs follow their wicked lusts, it were (and so I haue thought good to admonish the reader) it were good (I say) for him that is inticed strongly with the baites of any sinne, whereby he seeth himselfe in danger, to set before his owne eyes,
And Here, Because I am showing the miserable ends of sin, when men will needs follow their wicked Lustiest, it were (and so I have Thought good to admonish the reader) it were good (I say) for him that is enticed strongly with the baits of any sin, whereby he sees himself in danger, to Set before his own eyes,
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as particularly as he can, the wofull effects of his former yeelding to, or dallying with the deceitfull allurements thereof, the holie Ghost here doth set downe foure or fiue which followed Samsons sinne.
as particularly as he can, the woeful effects of his former yielding to, or dallying with the deceitful allurements thereof, the holy Ghost Here does Set down foure or fiue which followed Samsons sin.
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As if a professor should forcibly be haled to vncleannes with any woman, and that he seeth not likelihood to turne away from her; let him answere himselfe thus:
As if a professor should forcibly be haled to uncleanness with any woman, and that he sees not likelihood to turn away from her; let him answer himself thus:
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This my sinne it is abhorred of God, who is my delight, and it will set him against me, and make him mine enemie:
This my sin it is abhorred of God, who is my delight, and it will Set him against me, and make him mine enemy:
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it will be a most grieuous reproch to my profession, if I yeeld to it, it will be a burthen of conscience importable:
it will be a most grievous reproach to my profession, if I yield to it, it will be a burden of conscience importable:
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the losse of grace by it will be vnspeakable: the griefe of the godly vnutterable, the fleshing and ioying of the wicked vnsatiable;
the loss of grace by it will be unspeakable: the grief of the godly unutterable, the fleshing and joying of the wicked unsatiable;
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and besides all, vtter vndoing to me it will be for euer:
and beside all, utter undoing to me it will be for ever:
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and the iniurie to the partie, to whom I should offer such discurtesie, neuer to bee recompensed.
and the injury to the party, to whom I should offer such discourtesy, never to be recompensed.
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And let him oft, as he shall see cause, twit and crosse his carnall humour,
And let him oft, as he shall see cause, twit and cross his carnal humour,
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and answere himselfe, what got Eue, when she had tasted that which being forbidden her, was yet in her deceitfull fancie,
and answer himself, what god Eue, when she had tasted that which being forbidden her, was yet in her deceitful fancy,
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for many causes to bee desired? And let him say further:
for many Causes to be desired? And let him say further:
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Doe I thinke long, till I crie out with her, that the thing I so impotently hast after, hath been my great sorrow and vndoing? All meanes shall be found little enough to obtaine deliuerance from such bondage.
Do I think long, till I cry out with her, that the thing I so impotently hast After, hath been my great sorrow and undoing? All means shall be found little enough to obtain deliverance from such bondage.
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And seeing it is no speaking to vs at the very instant of going about the committing the sinne, let this and such like meditations be vsually and seriously thought on by vs before, if we be wise.
And seeing it is no speaking to us At the very instant of going about the committing the sin, let this and such like meditations be usually and seriously Thought on by us before, if we be wise.
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Lastly, in this verse, one thing more I thinke good to note: and that is, the care that these Philistims had to set their prisoners to worke,
Lastly, in this verse, one thing more I think good to note: and that is, the care that these philistines had to Set their Prisoners to work,
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as they set Samson to grinde at the mill among the rest, as they did the other:
as they Set samson to grind At the mill among the rest, as they did the other:
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which were worthie the following them in by vs Christians, (though I would they shamed vs not herein) that knowing how ill occupied the malefactors be in the prison, they might by good imploying of them in some honest labour, not only get somewhat toward their keeping, (many of them being starued for want thereof) but also be staied and held from much idlenesse and mischiefe, which they otherwise will doe,
which were worthy the following them in by us Christians, (though I would they shamed us not herein) that knowing how ill occupied the malefactors be in the prison, they might by good employing of them in Some honest labour, not only get somewhat towards their keeping, (many of them being starved for want thereof) but also be stayed and held from much idleness and mischief, which they otherwise will do,
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as at this day is to be lamented and seene in most prisons.
as At this day is to be lamented and seen in most prisons.
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Wee see the commoditie of setting them to worke in prison, by appointing worke to the poore who liue among vs at libertie:) who being diligently set to worke, doe both maintaine themselues,
we see the commodity of setting them to work in prison, by appointing work to the poor who live among us At liberty:) who being diligently Set to work, do both maintain themselves,
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Nay further, if heathens haue gone so farre in ciuil policy (though not for hatred of the sin, themselues being as bad in other kindes) as to prouide for order in so confused a companie of prisoners;
Nay further, if Heathens have gone so Far in civil policy (though not for hatred of the since, themselves being as bad in other Kinds) as to provide for order in so confused a company of Prisoners;
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then might it well become Christians not onely to doe the same, but to goe a little beyond them,
then might it well become Christians not only to do the same, but to go a little beyond them,
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and regard the welfare of their soules also, both during their imprisonment, and before the time of their execution.
and regard the welfare of their Souls also, both during their imprisonment, and before the time of their execution.
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As that godly Captaine Ioshua did to Achan, chap. 7. My sonne (saith he) giue glorie to God, confesse thy sinne,
As that godly Captain Ioshua did to achan, chap. 7. My son (Says he) give glory to God, confess thy sin,
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and disburden thy conscience, that though thy hodie be punished and destroyed for a season, yet thy soule may bee saued in the day of the Lord.
and disburden thy conscience, that though thy hodie be punished and destroyed for a season, yet thy soul may be saved in the day of the Lord.
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A pitifull thing to consider, that such should be left to themselues, to fulfill the measure of their sinne, till death approcheth,
A pitiful thing to Consider, that such should be left to themselves, to fulfil the measure of their sin, till death Approaches,
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and not to be laboured nor dealt with about the most weightie matter of their saluation.
and not to be laboured nor dealt with about the most weighty matter of their salvation.
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Which thing would moue vs more then it doth, but that we see so little care had by many Ministers, to teach painfully their people who walke at libertie,
Which thing would move us more then it does, but that we see so little care had by many Ministers, to teach painfully their people who walk At liberty,
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and are well paid for their labour. In this verse it is shewed;
and Are well paid for their labour. In this verse it is showed;
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though not so cleerely, (that all doe see and vnderstand it at the first view) how Samson sitting in the irksome prison in paine of body,
though not so clearly, (that all do see and understand it At the First view) how samson sitting in the irksome prison in pain of body,
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but greater of mind, did think of his euil course, and frō what estate he was falne,
but greater of mind, did think of his evil course, and from what estate he was fallen,
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and what miserie he was in, and repented for it, after due consideration of it, as the prodigall sonne did.
and what misery he was in, and repented for it, After due consideration of it, as the prodigal son did.
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But ye will aske how that appeareth, that we may rest perswaded of it, seeing it may bee doubted of as well as of any other part of the storie? I answere:
But you will ask how that appears, that we may rest persuaded of it, seeing it may be doubted of as well as of any other part of the story? I answer:
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seeing it is not so cleere in this verse, I will say the more about it, fetching light heereto from other Scripture.
seeing it is not so clear in this verse, I will say the more about it, fetching Light hereto from other Scripture.
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And first in this verse, thus much may be gathered, that the holy Ghost setting downe this growing of his haire againe, giueth vs this to learne by it, that it was a manifest token that hee returned to the estate of a Nazarite againe also: (for it being a common thing for the haire to grow againe, there was no other end of mentioning it) which was the most perfect seruing of God,
And First in this verse, thus much may be gathered, that the holy Ghost setting down this growing of his hair again, gives us this to Learn by it, that it was a manifest token that he returned to the estate of a Nazarite again also: (for it being a Common thing for the hair to grow again, there was no other end of mentioning it) which was the most perfect serving of God,
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and that we may know hee could neuer haue done, except he had repented.
and that we may know he could never have done, except he had repented.
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Secondly, it appeareth to be so, by his prayer to God afterward, vers. 28. whereby we vnderstand, that he beleeued in him, (euen as Ionah did the like in the Whales bellie.) For as the Apostle saith;
Secondly, it appears to be so, by his prayer to God afterwards, vers. 28. whereby we understand, that he believed in him, (even as Jonah did the like in the Whale's belly.) For as the Apostle Says;
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How can we call vpon him, in whom we beleeue not? And if he beleeued, then hee also repented:
How can we call upon him, in whom we believe not? And if he believed, then he also repented:
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for faith and repentance cannot bee separated.
for faith and Repentance cannot be separated.
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The third proofe of his repentance, is, that he was a Nazarite of Gods owne ordinance,
The third proof of his Repentance, is, that he was a Nazarite of God's own Ordinance,
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and therefore the elect of God, and one that must of necessity returne againe after his fall,
and Therefore the elect of God, and one that must of necessity return again After his fallen,
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or else he could not haue been one of the Lords, as it is certaine he was, being a Nazarite.
or Else he could not have been one of the lords, as it is certain he was, being a Nazarite.
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The fourth is, the testimony that is giuen of him in the Epistle to the Hebrewes, where hee is reckoned among them who liued, and died in faith.
The fourth is, the testimony that is given of him in the Epistle to the Hebrews, where he is reckoned among them who lived, and died in faith.
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And now that it is proued that he repented, let vs make our benefit of that his example.
And now that it is proved that he repented, let us make our benefit of that his Exampl.
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In him therfore, as in a glasse, we may see the vnspeakable mercy of God, to great sinners:
In him Therefore, as in a glass, we may see the unspeakable mercy of God, to great Sinners:
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for who in all likelihood would haue said that hee should haue come to repentance, whom wee haue heard to haue so odiously,
for who in all likelihood would have said that he should have come to Repentance, whom we have herd to have so odiously,
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so long, and so many waies gone from God, and to haue followed his owne wicked lusts? But hee being one of Gods elect, it was impossible that hee should perish,
so long, and so many ways gone from God, and to have followed his own wicked Lustiest? But he being one of God's elect, it was impossible that he should perish,
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though hee must needs sustaine much woe in this present world, euen as we haue heard he did.
though he must needs sustain much woe in this present world, even as we have herd he did.
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Which also is to be said of Dauid, Salomon and Ionah, with other.
Which also is to be said of David, Solomon and Jonah, with other.
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And as such an one is to be pitied much, whom God hath called and reclaimed from his old bad course to faith and amendment of life,
And as such an one is to be pitied much, whom God hath called and reclaimed from his old bad course to faith and amendment of life,
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when we see him afterward to wallow in the filthie mire of his former euill life againe;
when we see him afterwards to wallow in the filthy mire of his former evil life again;
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for wee know his punishment is like to bee most fearefull and heauie;
for we know his punishment is like to be most fearful and heavy;
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so the offending party must know, that such an one should, as Manasses did by the tribulations that hee fell into, bee broken hearted and repent,
so the offending party must know, that such an one should, as Manasses did by the tribulations that he fell into, be broken hearted and Repent,
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and beleeue, and should haue no peace, vntill he can do so.
and believe, and should have no peace, until he can do so.
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And therefore iustly are all such to bee complained of, who hauing so faire warnings from God when they haue fallen, are not for all that brought home againe, and humbled.
And Therefore justly Are all such to be complained of, who having so fair Warnings from God when they have fallen, Are not for all that brought home again, and humbled.
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So then, the consideration of this point ought little to nourish the conceit of presuming to offend God vpon hope of impunity.
So then, the consideration of this point ought little to nourish the conceit of presuming to offend God upon hope of impunity.
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They that plead this, and the like example of Samson, Dauid, Salomon, and others such, do shew that they sinne with boldnesse,
They that plead this, and the like Exampl of samson, David, Solomon, and Others such, do show that they sin with boldness,
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and presumptuously beare themselues vp in hope of forgiuenesse, because those forementioned seruants of God obtained it, who sinned not of presumption as these doe, who reason thus,
and presumptuously bear themselves up in hope of forgiveness, Because those forementioned Servants of God obtained it, who sinned not of presumption as these do, who reason thus,
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For how monstrous and irregular a conclusion is it, for him whom the loue of God should keepe from sinning, to presume to sin,
For how monstrous and irregular a conclusion is it, for him whom the love of God should keep from sinning, to presume to since,
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because God loueth him, and will neuer dampe him? Thou that makest such conclusions, feare that mercy belongs not vnto thee.
Because God loves him, and will never damp him? Thou that Makest such conclusions, Fear that mercy belongs not unto thee.
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But know it for certaine, though thou hast thought thy selfe sure of saluation, hauing sought after it,
But know it for certain, though thou hast Thought thy self sure of salvation, having sought After it,
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and hast begun to reforme thy selfe, yet if thou degenerate and offend wilfully, (for thy vnauoidable errours and weakenesses I speak not of) the Lord shall fill thy life, thy soule,
and hast begun to reform thy self, yet if thou degenerate and offend wilfully, (for thy unavoidable errors and Weaknesses I speak not of) the Lord shall fill thy life, thy soul,
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and conscience, with such perplexity and distresse, that thou shalt neuer enioy good day after thy satisfying of thy rebellious will:
and conscience, with such perplexity and distress, that thou shalt never enjoy good day After thy satisfying of thy rebellious will:
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and if thou die so (whosoeuer thus sinnest) thou neuer wert a sonne, and beloued of God, but a bastard and counterfeit.
and if thou die so (whosoever thus Sinnest) thou never Wertenberg a son, and Beloved of God, but a bastard and counterfeit.
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Doe we not see what death hath befallen such impudent cosoners, as (being vile and base borne) claime to themselues the names and inheritances of great persons dead long since,
Do we not see what death hath befallen such impudent cozeners, as (being vile and base born) claim to themselves the names and inheritances of great Persons dead long since,
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as if they were yet liuing? The like penalty and far greater shall lie vpon thee, (oh foule imposter and deceiuer) that pleadest the name of a regenerate one, being an arrant deceiuer and hypocrite.
as if they were yet living? The like penalty and Far greater shall lie upon thee, (o foul imposter and deceiver) that pleadest the name of a regenerate one, being an arrant deceiver and hypocrite.
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But to returne, as for the better sort, let them often coole and quench the dart of such a tentation with this, that as sweet as liberty seemes, God will finde a way to make it bitter enough ere he leaue them,
But to return, as for the better sort, let them often cool and quench the dart of such a tentation with this, that as sweet as liberty seems, God will find a Way to make it bitter enough ere he leave them,
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though hee meane not to cast them off:
though he mean not to cast them off:
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witnesse heereof be this famous example of Samson. And on the other side, if they haue thus fallen, let them follow the example of this man in his repentance,
witness hereof be this famous Exampl of samson. And on the other side, if they have thus fallen, let them follow the Exampl of this man in his Repentance,
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and so doing, let them apprehend him, and comfort by his recouery, (for to that end the Scriptures were written) in their owne particular case.
and so doing, let them apprehend him, and Comfort by his recovery, (for to that end the Scriptures were written) in their own particular case.
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And beware they, lest the diuell (who is euer an accuser in the end, though a tempter in the beginning,) draw them to runne further and deeper in,
And beware they, lest the Devil (who is ever an accuser in the end, though a tempter in the beginning,) draw them to run further and Deeper in,
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because they haue already aduentured so farre.
Because they have already adventured so Far.
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And so hauing escaped both rockes of bold, or secure, or of desperate proceeding in sinne, they shal be encouraged to seeke till they finde mercy:
And so having escaped both Rocks of bold, or secure, or of desperate proceeding in sin, they shall be encouraged to seek till they find mercy:
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the which (lamentable it is to see) few doe, though the number of reuolters be many, the greater signe that they neuer were of the number of them whom they seemed to goe out from,
the which (lamentable it is to see) few doe, though the number of revolters be many, the greater Signen that they never were of the number of them whom they seemed to go out from,
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and therefore returne not, as Saint Iohn saith. For of the other it is verified, They goe farre that neuer returne.
and Therefore return not, as Saint John Says. For of the other it is verified, They go Far that never return.
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But to leaue this point concerning reuolters, this doubt is as hardly answered, whether they who neuer were conuerted vnto God as yet, may bee in hope to obtaine mercy of him, in such depth of sinning.
But to leave this point Concerning revolters, this doubt is as hardly answered, whither they who never were converted unto God as yet, may be in hope to obtain mercy of him, in such depth of sinning.
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For as such goe farre, and lie long in their sinne before they thinke of any such matter;
For as such go Far, and lie long in their sin before they think of any such matter;
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so when they goe about it, they are cast by a deadly feare, almost into desperation.
so when they go about it, they Are cast by a deadly Fear, almost into desperation.
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Therefore what shall such doe? I answere as they in the Acts did, who came, being pricked in their hearts for crucifying the Lord Iesus, to the men and brethren,
Therefore what shall such do? I answer as they in the Acts did, who Come, being pricked in their hearts for crucifying the Lord Iesus, to the men and brothers,
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euen the Apostles, and asked counsell of them what they should doe, and so obtained remedie.
even the Apostles, and asked counsel of them what they should do, and so obtained remedy.
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For there being great likelihood and hope that they are of Gods elect, when they grow wearie of their wicked liues, they haue great cause to be incouraged, (if they know their liberty) in broken and melting hearts to seeke mercy at Gods hands,
For there being great likelihood and hope that they Are of God's elect, when they grow weary of their wicked lives, they have great cause to be encouraged, (if they know their liberty) in broken and melting hearts to seek mercy At God's hands,
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and not to giue ouer their hope, neither despaire.
and not to give over their hope, neither despair.
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In which case, Mary Magdalene, out of whom were cast seuen diuels, did saty her selfe,
In which case, Marry Magdalene, out of whom were cast seuen Devils, did Saty her self,
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and the penitent theefe did obtaine mercy, and Paul himselfe, as farre gone in a Pharisaicall conceit of his owne righteousnesse,
and the penitent thief did obtain mercy, and Paul himself, as Far gone in a Pharisaical conceit of his own righteousness,
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as the rest of the Pharisies, who neuer repented, and was euen madde in persecuting Gods saints,
as the rest of the Pharisees, who never repented, and was even mad in persecuting God's Saints,
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and therefore in no meane danger:
and Therefore in no mean danger:
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yet he (I say) who had bin a persecutor, an oppressor, and a blasphemer, was receiued to mercy, and obtained pardon.
yet he (I say) who had been a persecutor, an oppressor, and a blasphemer, was received to mercy, and obtained pardon.
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And why was this? Surely not onely for his owne comfort, but also to magnifie Gods goodnesse,
And why was this? Surely not only for his own Comfort, but also to magnify God's Goodness,
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for the encouragement of other great sinners, that should come after him, such as (of whom I now speake) that they (I say) might be heartned and encouraged to looke for the same vpon the like humiliation.
for the encouragement of other great Sinners, that should come After him, such as (of whom I now speak) that they (I say) might be heartened and encouraged to look for the same upon the like humiliation.
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The rest I referre to the next sermon.
The rest I refer to the next sermon.
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THE EIGHTIE SEVEN SERMON ON THE XVI. CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE EIGHTY SEVEN SERMON ON THE XVI. CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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NOw to goe forward with Samson: it is to bee considered in this verse (it hauing been proued that hee repented) in what place and estate hee was in,
NOw to go forward with samson: it is to be considered in this verse (it having been proved that he repented) in what place and estate he was in,
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when God brought him backe to repentance. And that was, in the irkesome prison; when he was blind, and loden with paine, and sorrow enough.
when God brought him back to Repentance. And that was, in the irksome prison; when he was blind, and laden with pain, and sorrow enough.
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But oh will some say, what encouragement could hee haue to minde repentance, in that loathsome place,
But o will Some say, what encouragement could he have to mind Repentance, in that loathsome place,
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and irkesome condition, where rather all was against him, that might haue been an helpe therto? Indeed I confesse that his so comming home to God in humbling himselfe,
and irksome condition, where rather all was against him, that might have been an help thereto? Indeed I confess that his so coming home to God in humbling himself,
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and looking for mercy in that vncomfortable estate that hee was in, is a thing almost as admirable euen as his fall was,
and looking for mercy in that uncomfortable estate that he was in, is a thing almost as admirable even as his fallen was,
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and the depth of misery that he fell into.
and the depth of misery that he fell into.
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But by this and other such examples, we see how God doth oft worke, as before we heard he went about to doe in him, that hee worketh (I say) that grace in a man,
But by this and other such Examples, we see how God does oft work, as before we herd he went about to do in him, that he works (I say) that grace in a man,
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while he is in misery, which in prosperity is rarely seene and found to be in him:
while he is in misery, which in Prosperity is rarely seen and found to be in him:
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as I haue occasion to say oft:
as I have occasion to say oft:
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And it is the more worthie our noting, seeing hee dealeth not so with all in their trouble,
And it is the more worthy our noting, seeing he deals not so with all in their trouble,
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nay it is rare to behold, and the case but of few.
nay it is rare to behold, and the case but of few.
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For the most are carried to impatience and cursing, when they feele Gods heauie hand vpon them,
For the most Are carried to impatience and cursing, when they feel God's heavy hand upon them,
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and to bitternesse, against God himselfe, for his so handling them;
and to bitterness, against God himself, for his so handling them;
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neuer looking to their owne deserts, for so there were hope that they might be easily brought to confesse that God did all iustly,
never looking to their own deserts, for so there were hope that they might be Easily brought to confess that God did all justly,
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yea and shewed mercy also in iustly punishing them.
yea and showed mercy also in justly punishing them.
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And thus he dealeth with men that are brought to good by trouble, I meane hee bringeth them to a due and through consideration of their vilenesse and prouoking of him, that they are glad to seeke reconciliation with him:
And thus he deals with men that Are brought to good by trouble, I mean he brings them to a due and through consideration of their vileness and provoking of him, that they Are glad to seek reconciliation with him:
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euen thus, I say, hee draweth and perswadeth them to take vp their thoughts, for their exceeding benefit,
even thus, I say, he draws and Persuadeth them to take up their thoughts, for their exceeding benefit,
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when hee meaneth that they shall take good by their affliction.
when he means that they shall take good by their affliction.
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And he it is (being onely able) that pulleth downe their proud and loftie lookes, by the remembring and considering what they haue done, (his holy spirit directing them) & makes them ashamed therof,
And he it is (being only able) that pulls down their proud and lofty looks, by the remembering and considering what they have done, (his holy Spirit directing them) & makes them ashamed thereof,
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and breaketh their stomackes, and maketh them thirst for mercy, after that they can thinke that there is mercy for such,
and breaks their stomachs, and makes them thirst for mercy, After that they can think that there is mercy for such,
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and loathe their leaud liues, vnto the which gratious worke they were before most opposite.
and loathe their lewd lives, unto the which gracious work they were before most opposite.
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Thus in sicknesse some are brought home, that in health could not abide to heare of such a returne.
Thus in sickness Some Are brought home, that in health could not abide to hear of such a return.
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Thus Iosephs brethren, Manasses, and others bewailed their sinnes in trouble, who when they were void of it before, could by no meanes be brought to the least consideration of any such matter.
Thus Joseph's brothers, Manasses, and Others bewailed their Sins in trouble, who when they were void of it before, could by no means be brought to the least consideration of any such matter.
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Let none therefore maruell, though God pursue them hardly, after wilfull transgression, and turning from him,
Let none Therefore marvel, though God pursue them hardly, After wilful Transgression, and turning from him,
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and bring many troubles vpon them, for hee intendeth their good thereby, which is a great matter;
and bring many Troubles upon them, for he intends their good thereby, which is a great matter;
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and seeth that they will not be brought to repentance otherwise.
and sees that they will not be brought to Repentance otherwise.
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And what a mercy of God is it, that when wee are in the way to vtter vndoing,
And what a mercy of God is it, that when we Are in the Way to utter undoing,
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and we thinke little that the end of such afflictions will be any better, but rather the hastening of our misery? yet that hee intends to draw vs thereby to greatest happinesse,
and we think little that the end of such afflictions will be any better, but rather the hastening of our misery? yet that he intends to draw us thereby to greatest happiness,
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as in the former examples may be seene.
as in the former Examples may be seen.
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And though this fell not out at the first, yet let vs humble our selues vnder Gods hand,
And though this fell not out At the First, yet let us humble our selves under God's hand,
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and not harden our hearts in the least manner against him, and in time we shall most certainly finde it so,
and not harden our hearts in the least manner against him, and in time we shall most Certainly find it so,
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euen as Samson found the prison, hunger, and shame, farre better companions for him then his so much desired Delilah, as great oddes as there may seeme betweene them.
even as samson found the prison, hunger, and shame, Far better Sodales for him then his so much desired Delilah, as great odds as there may seem between them.
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Enough hath been said heereof in the like stories, and particularly vpon chapter 10. vers. 10.
Enough hath been said hereof in the like stories, and particularly upon chapter 10. vers. 10.
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Now to returne to the Philistims a while, and to leaue Samson in his sorrowes, we see how they giue thankes to their god for victory ouer him.
Now to return to the philistines a while, and to leave samson in his sorrows, we see how they give thanks to their god for victory over him.
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I say the lesse of these Philistims, because the light they had reached not so farre as to condemne them heerein:
I say the less of these philistines, Because the Light they had reached not so Far as to condemn them herein:
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their enemy they got, and him they paid home to the full: no wonder:
their enemy they god, and him they paid home to the full: no wonder:
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they tooke Samsons vexing of them, a great piece of wrong done to them, if they should not now they had vantage ouer him, haue done their vttermost to destroy him that sought their ruine, they should haue dealt foolishly.
they took Samsons vexing of them, a great piece of wrong done to them, if they should not now they had vantage over him, have done their uttermost to destroy him that sought their ruin, they should have dealt foolishly.
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And therfore they little regarded by what meanes they came by him, or how cruelly they dealt with him.
And Therefore they little regarded by what means they Come by him, or how cruelly they dealt with him.
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But to let their cruelty passe, not to be maruelled at;
But to let their cruelty pass, not to be marveled At;
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what shall we say of many professors, who shew little better practise in the like cases:
what shall we say of many professors, who show little better practice in the like cases:
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who hauing by most vngodly meanes and deuices obtained their desires and purposes against such as they spitefully pursue and hate, are so farre from repentance for it, that they exult and triumph as conquerers, with praising God for that they haue bin auenged of their enemies;
who having by most ungodly means and devices obtained their Desires and Purposes against such as they spitefully pursue and hate, Are so Far from Repentance for it, that they exult and triumph as conquerors, with praising God for that they have been avenged of their enemies;
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herein declaring that they giue thankes for those things, for which they should haue been much grieued.
herein declaring that they give thanks for those things, for which they should have been much grieved.
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And as these Philistims got Samson into their hands, but by an harlots meanes, and by fraud and subtilty most shamefull:
And as these philistines god samson into their hands, but by an harlots means, and by fraud and subtlety most shameful:
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for as it was his great sinne, so it was also a punishment of sinne, that he opened the mouthes of the vncircumcised, to praise Dagon their Idoll,
for as it was his great sin, so it was also a punishment of sin, that he opened the mouths of the uncircumcised, to praise Dagon their Idol,
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as though hee had been able to haue taken him out of the hands of the God of Israel,
as though he had been able to have taken him out of the hands of the God of Israel,
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Euen so, wherein glory many of the other, but in that which is their shame? as in reuenge had of their enemies, in oppressing and peeling the innocent, in humbling and abasing most vilely chast Matrones and Virgins, in getting their will vpon the deere seruants of God, (as the Priests did against our Sauiour) and other such villany.
Even so, wherein glory many of the other, but in that which is their shame? as in revenge had of their enemies, in oppressing and peeling the innocent, in humbling and abasing most vilely chaste Matrons and Virgins, in getting their will upon the deer Servants of God, (as the Priests did against our Saviour) and other such villainy.
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Thus men ioy in things which they should be ashamed of, as the Apostle saith of worldly minded men, that their glory is their shame:
Thus men joy in things which they should be ashamed of, as the Apostle Says of worldly minded men, that their glory is their shame:
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but to reioyce & glory in the Lord, who should be our onely glory, they haue no desire that way.
but to rejoice & glory in the Lord, who should be our only glory, they have no desire that Way.
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Another thing in the Philistims note, that they praise Dagon their god, offring a great sacrifice to him,
another thing in the philistines note, that they praise Dagon their god, offering a great sacrifice to him,
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and making a solemne reioycing together, for deliuering Samson into their hands. Thus they were blindfolded, as Idolaters that knew no better:
and making a solemn rejoicing together, for delivering samson into their hands. Thus they were blindfolded, as Idolaters that knew no better:
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This they learned of the Israelites, who did praise the Lord Iehouah. Heereof, (not to bee tedious in saying that which hath oft times been taught) let this be sufficient to say, by their example to our shame, that if we should not be feruent in setting out the Lords mercies and deliuerances with praises and thankes,
This they learned of the Israelites, who did praise the Lord Jehovah. Hereof, (not to be tedious in saying that which hath oft times been taught) let this be sufficient to say, by their Exampl to our shame, that if we should not be fervent in setting out the lords Mercies and Deliverances with praises and thanks,
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and that ioyfully, wee shall haue the Philistims, who were Idolaters, to rise in iudgement to condemne vs. This verse sheweth, that as the Princes did, so did the people, in all things they followed them.
and that joyfully, we shall have the philistines, who were Idolaters, to rise in judgement to condemn us This verse shows, that as the Princes did, so did the people, in all things they followed them.
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Where we see, that the examples of our superiors and betters are of great force to draw vs after them.
Where we see, that the Examples of our superiors and betters Are of great force to draw us After them.
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It is a truth whether in good or euill, but specially in euill, whereto wee are prone enough of our selues, without any to draw vs:
It is a truth whither in good or evil, but specially in evil, whereto we Are prove enough of our selves, without any to draw us:
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and therefore much more when we haue them also, as patternes to goe before vs. When the people had taken them strange wiues of the Idolatrous nations in the daies of Ezra, it was told to Ezra, but with this addition, that the hands of the Princes and rulers was chiefe in that matter.
and Therefore much more when we have them also, as patterns to go before us When the people had taken them strange wives of the Idolatrous Nations in the days of Ezra, it was told to Ezra, but with this addition, that the hands of the Princes and Rulers was chief in that matter.
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Good cause there was therefore that the Apostle required, that there should be supplications and prayers made for such to God, who being set in these places by him, to the end wee may liue an honest and peaceable life vnder them, they shall the better performe it,
Good cause there was Therefore that the Apostle required, that there should be supplications and Prayers made for such to God, who being Set in these places by him, to the end we may live an honest and peaceable life under them, they shall the better perform it,
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and giue vs also the better example, when the people doe feruently craue it of God.
and give us also the better Exampl, when the people do fervently crave it of God.
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The same is to be said of the Minister, gouernours of families, and of other superiours.
The same is to be said of the Minister, Governors of families, and of other superiors.
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See more chapter 9. 48, 49. and other places of this worke.
See more chapter 9. 48, 49. and other places of this work.
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But while I am speaking of the Philistims, I will here, as in the fittest place note another of Samsons punishments;
But while I am speaking of the philistines, I will Here, as in the Fittest place note Another of Samsons punishments;
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And so did hee likewise highly dishonour his owne God, as though he had not been able to saue him from Dagon.
And so did he likewise highly dishonour his own God, as though he had not been able to save him from Dagon.
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And this (no doubt) troubled Samson when hee came to himselfe, as much as the other punishments pained him.
And this (not doubt) troubled samson when he Come to himself, as much as the other punishments pained him.
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So it is certaine, that Dauid was sore troubled, as appeareth in the Psalme, when hee remembred and thought vpon his sins,
So it is certain, that David was soar troubled, as appears in the Psalm, when he remembered and Thought upon his Sins,
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when among other things, after he came to repentance, among the which, this was none of the least, that hee had caused the enemies of God to blaspheme.
when among other things, After he Come to Repentance, among the which, this was none of the least, that he had caused the enemies of God to Blaspheme.
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For he being threatned of God by the Prophet, for that offence very sharpely, doth yet acknowledge, that God should deale iustly in punishing him for it;
For he being threatened of God by the Prophet, for that offence very sharply, does yet acknowledge, that God should deal justly in punishing him for it;
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thereby declaring that it much grieued him.
thereby declaring that it much grieved him.
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And that euill seruant, which hauing buried his talent in a napkin, was arraigned for it,
And that evil servant, which having buried his talon in a napkin, was arraigned for it,
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and answered for himselfe, that, He knew his master was an hard man, reaping where he sowed not,
and answered for himself, that, He knew his master was an hard man, reaping where he sowed not,
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and gathering where he strewed not; hereby defaming his masters worke, and discouraging his seruants:
and gathering where he strewed not; hereby defaming his Masters work, and discouraging his Servants:
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what reward had he? For as a starued and ill thriuing and ragged seruant makes all men think that his master is a bare man and miserable,
what reward had he? For as a starved and ill thriving and ragged servant makes all men think that his master is a bore man and miserable,
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and therefore they shunne his house: so doe these.
and Therefore they shun his house: so do these.
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And the dishonour heere is the fouller, because the diet and wages of his attendances is infinitely greater then any other.
And the dishonour Here is the Fowler, Because the diet and wages of his attendances is infinitely greater then any other.
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And let both these warne vs, that we haue our conuersation honest before men, that they may not iustly speake euill of vs, as of euill doers:
And let both these warn us, that we have our Conversation honest before men, that they may not justly speak evil of us, as of evil doers:
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for if they do, it will goe to our hearts when we shall come to repentance, to thinke that we haue caused our holy profession,
for if they do, it will go to our hearts when we shall come to Repentance, to think that we have caused our holy profession,
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and the Gospell it selfe to bee ill spoken of. For we are not set heere by God to lay stumbling blocks in mens way,
and the Gospel it self to be ill spoken of. For we Are not Set Here by God to lay stumbling blocks in men's Way,
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and so to cause them to fall, (woe be vnto such) but to conuert sinners from their wicked course, (as Dauid promised to doe) and so by our good workes which they shall see, to cause them to glorifie God for vs,
and so to cause them to fallen, (woe be unto such) but to convert Sinners from their wicked course, (as David promised to do) and so by our good works which they shall see, to cause them to Glorify God for us,
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when hee shall visit and haue mercy on them.
when he shall visit and have mercy on them.
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This verse sheweth, that al the indignities and iniuries that the Philistims had offered Samson, with the griefe that God brought vpon him, were not thought to be enough of them to make them satisfaction,
This verse shows, that all the indignities and injuries that the philistines had offered samson, with the grief that God brought upon him, were not Thought to be enough of them to make them satisfaction,
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but when their hearts were merrie with feasting, they must needs haue him brought into a solemne place before them, to laugh at him, being so disguised,
but when their hearts were merry with feasting, they must needs have him brought into a solemn place before them, to laugh At him, being so disguised,
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and loden with miseries as he was, and to be scorned by them, that so they might satisfie themselues with sport and pastime thereby, euen as they desired.
and laden with misery's as he was, and to be scorned by them, that so they might satisfy themselves with sport and pastime thereby, even as they desired.
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And they were aboue three thousand of them (according to the receit of the roome) and they of the chiefest that did thus meete there.
And they were above three thousand of them (according to the receipt of the room) and they of the chiefest that did thus meet there.
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And to this end it is said here, that Samson was fetcht out of the prison house, and set before them.
And to this end it is said Here, that samson was fetched out of the prison house, and Set before them.
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Here we see the vnnaturall crueltie of the Philistims, who could not bee satisfied with all wrongs offred to Samson, but they must make him a laughing stocke,
Here we see the unnatural cruelty of the philistines, who could not be satisfied with all wrongs offered to samson, but they must make him a laughing stock,
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and loade him with taunts and reproches also.
and load him with taunts and Reproaches also.
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Which though it be a vice so foule, as by the light of nature some Heathens abhorred it, I meane to shew immanitie to the miserable;
Which though it be a vice so foul, as by the Light of nature Some heathens abhorred it, I mean to show immanity to the miserable;
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yet it is of that sort of vices as might easily preuaile with such as put out this light by brutish passion, and impietie.
yet it is of that sort of vices as might Easily prevail with such as put out this Light by brutish passion, and impiety.
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As appeares by the monstrous crueltie of the Romans, who vsed to behold with great pleasure, the single combats of malefactors condemned,
As appears by the monstrous cruelty of the Roman, who used to behold with great pleasure, the single combats of malefactors condemned,
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and their Sword-players shedding each others blood. Therefore it is the lesse to bee maruelled at in the Heathens:
and their Sword-players shedding each Others blood. Therefore it is the less to be marveled At in the heathens:
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but by occasion of it, let vs know who are Christians, that it is to be reckoned among vs as a most cruell thing to adde affliction to the afflicted:
but by occasion of it, let us know who Are Christians, that it is to be reckoned among us as a most cruel thing to add affliction to the afflicted:
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And when punishment is inflicted, that is itselfe answerable fully to the trespasse, yet for all that, to be insatiable in the desire of reuenge.
And when punishment is inflicted, that is itself answerable Fully to the trespass, yet for all that, to be insatiable in the desire of revenge.
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A fearefull example is that of the Priests against our Sauiour, whom when they should haue highly honoured for the great workes that he did among them, not only preferred a murtherer before him,
A fearful Exampl is that of the Priests against our Saviour, whom when they should have highly honoured for the great works that he did among them, not only preferred a murderer before him,
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and vniustly got liberty of Pilate to crucifie him, being Lord of glory, but also railed and spitted on him,
and unjustly god liberty of Pilate to crucify him, being Lord of glory, but also railed and spitted on him,
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and most shamefully reuiled and mocked him in the middest of his agonies:
and most shamefully reviled and mocked him in the midst of his agonies:
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and indeed herein they resemble their father the diuell, who then most insulteth when hee hath a man vnder:
and indeed herein they resemble their father the Devil, who then most insulteth when he hath a man under:
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but the Lord is alway nearest to his, as he was to Ionah, in their extremities.
but the Lord is always nearest to his, as he was to Jonah, in their extremities.
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Now although God for his euill doing doe iustly punish such an one; Now although God for his evil doing do justly Punish such an one;
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yet we should be moued with some pitie toward him, and not to adde vexation to such as God smiteth.
yet we should be moved with Some pity towards him, and not to add vexation to such as God smites.
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And therefore wee reade, that the Lord afflicting Israel for their iust deserts, by sending them through the long and vast wildernesse;
And Therefore we read, that the Lord afflicting Israel for their just deserts, by sending them through the long and vast Wilderness;
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yet when the King of Edom would needes vexe them also, by for bidding them passage through his coasts, was displeased with him:
yet when the King of Edom would needs vex them also, by for bidding them passage through his coasts, was displeased with him:
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And therefore the Prophet Amos writeth thus;
And Therefore the Prophet Amos Writeth thus;
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For three transgressions of Edom, and for foure, I will not be intreated, neither turne to him, and addeth that, For three transgressions of Edom, and for foure, I will not be entreated, neither turn to him, and adds that,
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as the reason, because he did pursue his brother with the sword, and did cast off all pitie toward him.
as the reason, Because he did pursue his brother with the sword, and did cast off all pity towards him.
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And for that cause saith, hee will not leaue him vnpunished.
And for that cause Says, he will not leave him unpunished.
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The vse is to vs, to beware of all crueltie, and especially if it be mixed with enuie:
The use is to us, to beware of all cruelty, and especially if it be mixed with envy:
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for which cause Salomon saith, Anger is cruell, and wrath is raging, but who can stand before enuie? Thus Dauid prayes against him, who pursued the man whom God afflicted, saying;
for which cause Solomon Says, Anger is cruel, and wrath is raging, but who can stand before envy? Thus David prays against him, who pursued the man whom God afflicted, saying;
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Let his daies be few, and his prayer be turned into sinne, because he remembred not to shew mercie, Let his days be few, and his prayer be turned into sin, Because he remembered not to show mercy,
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but he persecuted the poore man, and him that was contrite in his heart, &c. But these things wee reade and despise,but he persecuted the poor man, and him that was contrite in his heart, etc. But these things we read and despise,
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as if God would be mocked.
as if God would be mocked.
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See more of this in other places of this booke, and by name vpon the fourth verse of the first chapter.
See more of this in other places of this book, and by name upon the fourth verse of the First chapter.
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And here consider againe, notwithstanding such disguising of Samson, as wee haue now heard, and that he was thus brought into an high degree of shame, contempt,
And Here Consider again, notwithstanding such disguising of samson, as we have now herd, and that he was thus brought into an high degree of shame, contempt,
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and miserie, whereby it might be thought that he was no better then an abiect and castaway;
and misery, whereby it might be Thought that he was no better then an abject and castaway;
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yet consider we (I say) that he was euen now reclaimed from his forementioned sinnes,
yet Consider we (I say) that he was even now reclaimed from his forementioned Sins,
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and reconciled to God againe, as I said before, and say it againe; that none may mistake me in so saying;
and reconciled to God again, as I said before, and say it again; that none may mistake me in so saying;
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and by that which I haue set downe of his repentance, God sheweth how deare he was to him,
and by that which I have Set down of his Repentance, God shows how deer he was to him,
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for all that hath been said of his fall: not that he had merited, by his patience in the prison, forgiuenes of his sinnes:
for all that hath been said of his fallen: not that he had merited, by his patience in the prison, forgiveness of his Sins:
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but he acknowledged them there, beleeued the pardon of them, and, as it became a godly man, he repented, as before hath been proued;
but he acknowledged them there, believed the pardon of them, and, as it became a godly man, he repented, as before hath been proved;
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else these had turned him quite off from God.
Else these had turned him quite off from God.
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This did greatly extenuate and asswage his miserie, ouer it was with him before he thus turned to God.
This did greatly extenuate and assuage his misery, over it was with him before he thus turned to God.
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So that the Lord who prouided for Ionahs body the shelter of a gourd, lest the extremitie of the heate of the Sunne might haue added affliction to his disquieted minde:
So that the Lord who provided for Jonahs body the shelter of a gourd, lest the extremity of the heat of the Sun might have added affliction to his disquieted mind:
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This they cannot buy nor compasse, as they can all other things to their liking,
This they cannot buy nor compass, as they can all other things to their liking,
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euen hee (I say) did much more gratiously preuent this poore prisoner his seruant, with mercie and fauour, against the time that his enemies grew to the height of their malice;
even he (I say) did much more graciously prevent this poor prisoner his servant, with mercy and favour, against the time that his enemies grew to the height of their malice;
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lest it might otherwise haue been intollerable.
lest it might otherwise have been intolerable.
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Yea and hereby the Lord animated him to beare the indignitie the more quietly, because his strength was now also renewed,
Yea and hereby the Lord animated him to bear the indignity the more quietly, Because his strength was now also renewed,
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and thereby he knew God had called this despitefull rabble together, to be auenged of them.
and thereby he knew God had called this despiteful rabble together, to be avenged of them.
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Heereby let vs learne, that whatsoeuer men haue been in their euill liues heretofore, and howsoeuer they haue brought vpon their own heads much misery thereby,
Hereby let us Learn, that whatsoever men have been in their evil lives heretofore, and howsoever they have brought upon their own Heads much misery thereby,
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yet there is much comfort to bee taken in them, both by themselues and by others,
yet there is much Comfort to be taken in them, both by themselves and by Others,
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when they haue truly renounced and cast from them the workes of darkenesse, to haue no more fellowship in them,
when they have truly renounced and cast from them the works of darkness, to have no more fellowship in them,
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but do shelter themselues vnder Christs wing, as the poore chicken vnder the hen, that he may couer and remit them.
but do shelter themselves under Christ wing, as the poor chicken under the hen, that he may cover and remit them.
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And this only is able to make them hold vp their heads, when so many sorrowes and troubles doe otherwise oppresse them.
And this only is able to make them hold up their Heads, when so many sorrows and Troubles do otherwise oppress them.
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But oh then, how happie and sweet is this vniting of vs to Christ by faith,
But o then, how happy and sweet is this uniting of us to christ by faith,
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when we are so resolued that we may abide in his loue, that wee carefully seeke to enioy and preserue it,
when we Are so resolved that we may abide in his love, that we carefully seek to enjoy and preserve it,
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and doe wisely decline other things which doe make that benefit seeme farre lesse gainfull and beautifull vnto vs then it is.
and do wisely decline other things which do make that benefit seem Far less gainful and beautiful unto us then it is.
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It is truly said by Salomon, that it is the wounded spirit which makes the trouble waighty;
It is truly said by Solomon, that it is the wounded Spirit which makes the trouble weighty;
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and the spirit of a man, free and cheerefull through a good conscience, and supported by God, which beares him vp in his affliction.
and the Spirit of a man, free and cheerful through a good conscience, and supported by God, which bears him up in his affliction.
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And howsoeuer the proofe hereof is sweetest in affliction sent vpon vs in our innocency;
And howsoever the proof hereof is Sweetest in affliction sent upon us in our innocency;
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yet it hath place also euen in crosses which are drawne vpon vs for some sinne,
yet it hath place also even in Crosses which Are drawn upon us for Some sin,
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when wee haue humbled our selues truly for them, and haue not delayed to seeke reconciliation with his Maiesty for them.
when we have humbled our selves truly for them, and have not delayed to seek reconciliation with his Majesty for them.
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For then a man recouereth his particular confidence in God, and seeth that his affliction hauing done that for which it came, shall speedily bee remoued,
For then a man recovers his particular confidence in God, and sees that his affliction having done that for which it Come, shall speedily be removed,
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and a supply of patience giuen the whilest, to vndergoe the triall. Therefore oh fooles, that cause God thus to punish them:
and a supply of patience given the whilst, to undergo the trial. Therefore o Fools, that cause God thus to Punish them:
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but double fooles, who abuse their correction, and lie vnder it impenitent;
but double Fools, who abuse their correction, and lie under it impenitent;
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for these shall need no Philistims to adde sorrow vpon sorrow, seeing they make their burthen double and treble by their sin aggrauated, for these shall need no philistines to add sorrow upon sorrow, seeing they make their burden double and triple by their since aggravated,
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and by a conscience hardened against God. Vers. 26. Then Samson said to the seruant that led him by the hand;
and by a conscience hardened against God. Vers. 26. Then samson said to the servant that led him by the hand;
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Leade me that I may touch the pillers that the house standeth vpon, and that I may leaue to them. Lead me that I may touch the pillars that the house Stands upon, and that I may leave to them.
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27. Now the house was full of men and women, and there were all the Princes of the Philistims:
27. Now the house was full of men and women, and there were all the Princes of the philistines:
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also about the roofe were three thousand men, and women that beheld while Samson played. 28. Then samson called vnto the Lord, and said;
also about the roof were three thousand men, and women that beheld while samson played. 28. Then Samson called unto the Lord, and said;
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O Lord God, I pray thee think vpon me:
Oh Lord God, I pray thee think upon me:
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O God, I beseech thee strengthen mee at this time onely, that I may bee at once auenged of the Philistims for my two eyes. Oh God, I beseech thee strengthen me At this time only, that I may be At once avenged of the philistines for my two eyes.
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29. And Samson laid hold on the two middle pillers whereupon the house stood, and on which it was borne vp:
29. And samson laid hold on the two middle pillars whereupon the house stood, and on which it was born up:
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on the one with his right, and on the other with his left. 30. Then said Samson, Let mee lose my life with the Philistims:
on the one with his right, and on the other with his left. 30. Then said samson, Let me loose my life with the philistines:
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and hee bowed him with all his might, and the house fell vpon the Princes, and vpon all the people that were therein.
and he bowed him with all his might, and the house fell upon the Princes, and upon all the people that were therein.
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So the dead which he slew at his death, were moe then they which he had slaine in his life. So the dead which he slew At his death, were more then they which he had slain in his life.
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31. Then his brethren, and all the house of his father came downe and tocke him,
31. Then his brothers, and all the house of his father Come down and Took him,
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and brought him vp, and buried him betweene Zorah and Eshtaol, in the scpulchre of Manoah his father:
and brought him up, and buried him between Zorah and Eshtaol, in the scpulchre of Manoah his father:
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now he had iudged Israel twentie yeeres. now he had judged Israel twentie Years.
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NOw it followeth in the end of this third part of the Chapter, to consider the issue of this their dealing with Samson, and that is, the destruction of many of the Philistims, brought vpon them by his meanes:
NOw it follows in the end of this third part of the Chapter, to Consider the issue of this their dealing with samson, and that is, the destruction of many of the philistines, brought upon them by his means:
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hee himselfe losing his life with them. But before he did it, he tooke his best opportunity to bring it to passe.
he himself losing his life with them. But before he did it, he took his best opportunity to bring it to pass.
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For he being set betwixt the pillers, as was said in the former verse, hee asketh of the seruant that led him, to set him so,
For he being Set betwixt the pillars, as was said in the former verse, he asks of the servant that led him, to Set him so,
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as hee might feele them with his shoulders;
as he might feel them with his shoulders;
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which he spake, as though hee would haue eased and rested himselfe, being wearied with grinding in the prison,
which he spoke, as though he would have eased and rested himself, being wearied with grinding in the prison,
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and by bearing his chaines and bolts:
and by bearing his chains and bolts:
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but intending indeed to seeke the best opportunity to cast downe the house vpon the Philistims.
but intending indeed to seek the best opportunity to cast down the house upon the philistines.
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Here first marke this, that he notwithstanding he had lost his eyes, which should haue guided his body,
Here First mark this, that he notwithstanding he had lost his eyes, which should have guided his body,
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yet hee was not vnmindfull of the worke of his calling, namely, to plague the Philistims, Gods enemies,
yet he was not unmindful of the work of his calling, namely, to plague the philistines, God's enemies,
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We should all learne to remember and consider (for all our troubles and discouragements) those weightie charges and duties which are in our power to performe, that wee leaue them not by occasion thereof,
We should all Learn to Remember and Consider (for all our Troubles and discouragements) those weighty charges and duties which Are in our power to perform, that we leave them not by occasion thereof,
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neither lay them aside, as wee are easily brought to doe thereby.
neither lay them aside, as we Are Easily brought to do thereby.
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So that although wee haue not all incouragement and abilitie thereto, as were to be desired;
So that although we have not all encouragement and ability thereto, as were to be desired;
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yet we should vse that which we haue, and may come by.
yet we should use that which we have, and may come by.
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Rare is the example of Ionah in this behalfe, that being in the Whales belly, where for streightnes of roome, noisomenes and stinch hee could (a man would thinke) doe nothing;
Rare is the Exampl of Jonah in this behalf, that being in the Whale's belly, where for straightness of room, noisomenes and stinch he could (a man would think) doe nothing;
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yet euen there made his faithfull prayer to God, and vpheld himselfe by faith. For notwithstanding we are disabled altogether to performe some duties by necessitie;
yet even there made his faithful prayer to God, and upheld himself by faith. For notwithstanding we Are disabled altogether to perform Some duties by necessity;
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yet those which wee may, wee should with Samson labour to performe, and haue a care to discharge them.
yet those which we may, we should with samson labour to perform, and have a care to discharge them.
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I speak this, for that many professors of the Gospell hauing receiued a checke from some of their betters,
I speak this, for that many professors of the Gospel having received a check from Some of their betters,
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for being more forward in religious duties then other, or then is well liked, and for making more conscience of their waies, then the most;
for being more forward in religious duties then other, or then is well liked, and for making more conscience of their ways, then the most;
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I say, they sustaining a rebuke for the same, are discouraged, and are ready to leaue off their Christian course altogether, at least their feruencie and forwardnesse:
I say, they sustaining a rebuke for the same, Are discouraged, and Are ready to leave off their Christian course altogether, At lest their fervency and forwardness:
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which is vtterly vnmeete for them to doe;
which is utterly unmeet for them to do;
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for so they shew that they feare man more then God, and so they cut him short of his due,
for so they show that they Fear man more then God, and so they Cut him short of his due,
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as they thinke good, which is in no wise tollerable.
as they think good, which is in no wise tolerable.
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Whereas if they were seruants, tenants, or otherwise inferiours to such superiours as should abridge and depriue them of some helpes and liberties, which might further them to the discharge thereof;
Whereas if they were Servants, tenants, or otherwise inferiors to such superiors as should abridge and deprive them of Some helps and Liberties, which might further them to the discharge thereof;
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yet ought they not through feare to giue ouer the duties which they may performe,
yet ought they not through Fear to give over the duties which they may perform,
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but the rather constantly to hold out therein, and practise the same in al points as they may.
but the rather constantly to hold out therein, and practise the same in all points as they may.
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For what shall all help of man be to them, if God be against them? Moses would not leaue the least dutie vndone, to please Pharao. I remember what I haue read of a valiant Roman Captaine in a fight by sea, that first hee aduenturing to put foorth his hands to catch at the gable of the enemies ship, with eagernes to surprise her,
For what shall all help of man be to them, if God be against them? Moses would not leave the least duty undone, to please Pharaoh. I Remember what I have read of a valiant Roman Captain in a fight by sea, that First he adventuring to put forth his hands to catch At the gable of the enemies ship, with eagerness to surprise her,
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and draw her to his owne Nauie as prisoner, lost his right hand by the sword of the enemie:
and draw her to his own Navy as prisoner, lost his right hand by the sword of the enemy:
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which being cut off, he haled againe with the left hand, thinking to pull her away,
which being Cut off, he haled again with the left hand, thinking to pull her away,
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but in the attempt lost his left hand also; when he saw himselfe disarmed of his hands, he (being neere) fell downe,
but in the attempt lost his left hand also; when he saw himself disarmed of his hands, he (being near) fell down,
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and with his teeth drew the ship with such violence, that hee wonne her in the despite of the defenders thereof.
and with his teeth drew the ship with such violence, that he won her in the despite of the defenders thereof.
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I bring in this as an allusion, to shew the exceeding resolution of carnall men in the aduancing of their purposes for honour, wealth, or fleshly proiects:
I bring in this as an allusion, to show the exceeding resolution of carnal men in the advancing of their Purposes for honour, wealth, or fleshly projects:
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but in this matter of our holy profession, wherein God is highly honoured, if wee bring forth much fruit, who takes not a repulse by the smallest discouragement, either from being zealous therein,
but in this matter of our holy profession, wherein God is highly honoured, if we bring forth much fruit, who Takes not a repulse by the Smallest discouragement, either from being zealous therein,
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and an ordinary worshipper of God, or for being carefull ouer his family, or a liberal relieuer of the distressed Saints,
and an ordinary worshipper of God, or for being careful over his family, or a liberal reliever of the distressed Saints,
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or from walking in his particular calling with a good conscience, or to be short, from seruing God inwardly and outwardly, with labour,
or from walking in his particular calling with a good conscience, or to be short, from serving God inwardly and outwardly, with labour,
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and attendance as the cause requires? Also who being shut out one way, seekes passage another, trying all meanes rather:
and attendance as the cause requires? Also who being shut out one Way, seeks passage Another, trying all means rather:
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yea and though disappointed in part, yet to do somewhat, rather then nothing? Paul indeed being restrained from publike preaching sat not still,
yea and though disappointed in part, yet to do somewhat, rather then nothing? Paul indeed being restrained from public preaching sat not still,
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but did what he could in prison, so that his bands were as famous as his liberty:
but did what he could in prison, so that his bans were as famous as his liberty:
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not saying with Elija (therein weake,) Take my life now (Lord) for Iezabel giues no permission to thy Prophets to teach openly,
not saying with Elijah (therein weak,) Take my life now (Lord) for Jezebel gives no permission to thy prophets to teach openly,
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but makes a racket of them. If we may honour God in publike, let vs: if not, then among a few:
but makes a racket of them. If we may honour God in public, let us: if not, then among a few:
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if not so, yet in our family:
if not so, yet in our family:
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if we be sequestred from al these, yet in our spirit, and that shall be our discharge before God.
if we be sequestered from all these, yet in our Spirit, and that shall be our discharge before God.
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But if any shall say, I haue offered God my seruice in his Church, and hee refuseth it,
But if any shall say, I have offered God my service in his Church, and he Refuseth it,
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therefore he must pardon me if I haue the smaller list to be otherwise occupied: this is madnesse and follie, or else sloth and hypocrisie.
Therefore he must pardon me if I have the smaller list to be otherwise occupied: this is madness and folly, or Else sloth and hypocrisy.
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Oh, saith many a son, wife, seruant, ye little know what a father, husband, or master,
O, Says many a son, wife, servant, you little know what a father, husband, or master,
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or landlord I haue, to discourage me; otherwise I can tell what I could doe in seruing God, as well as other: Well, marke what Paul saith;
or landlord I have, to discourage me; otherwise I can tell what I could do in serving God, as well as other: Well, mark what Paul Says;
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If thou be a seruant, (though streitned) doe as thou maist: (the worst master cannot make thee cold without thine own consent) although if thou be free, vse it rather.
If thou be a servant, (though straightened) do as thou Mayest: (the worst master cannot make thee cold without thine own consent) although if thou be free, use it rather.
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And therefore it was a great sinne in Dauid when hee was driuen to his shifts by Saul, to offer his helpe to Achish against the Church;
And Therefore it was a great sin in David when he was driven to his shifts by Saul, to offer his help to Achish against the Church;
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make the best of it that we can.
make the best of it that we can.
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For, want of incouragement must not coole our affection (though it may hinder action) much lesse may it excuse discontentment, or that which is worse.
For, want of encouragement must not cool our affection (though it may hinder actium) much less may it excuse discontentment, or that which is Worse.
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And seeing such sullennes argueth that there is no resolute purpose indeed, to dutie;
And seeing such sullenness argue that there is no resolute purpose indeed, to duty;
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therefore many such grow loose and consciensles in their trouble: (for affliction will search a man) and others being in time inlarged and set free;
Therefore many such grow lose and consciensles in their trouble: (for affliction will search a man) and Others being in time enlarged and Set free;
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are as barren hypocrites after, as euer before they were plentifull in their complaints of their miserie.
Are as barren Hypocrites After, as ever before they were plentiful in their complaints of their misery.
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We must thinke Zachary and Elizabeth had as many dismaiments as we, vnder Herod, and in so corrupt a time:
We must think Zachary and Elizabeth had as many dismaiments as we, under Herod, and in so corrupt a time:
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let vs be as they, and wee shall be borne with for being no forwarder. But here an end for this time.
let us be as they, and we shall be born with for being no forwarder. But Here an end for this time.
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THE EIGHTIE EIGHT SERMON ON THE XVI. CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE EIGHTY EIGHT SERMON ON THE XVI. CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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HEre to goe forward, as Samson was preparing to bring to passe that great slaughter of the Philistims,
Here to go forward, as samson was preparing to bring to pass that great slaughter of the philistines,
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so the Lord had prepared the persons for him to execute it vpon them.
so the Lord had prepared the Persons for him to execute it upon them.
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Therefore it is said here, that the house was full of men and women, and all the Princes of the Philistims were vpon the house, prouision being made where they might best see:
Therefore it is said Here, that the house was full of men and women, and all the Princes of the philistines were upon the house, provision being made where they might best see:
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aboue three thousand men, to behold Samson, and please themselues therein.
above three thousand men, to behold samson, and please themselves therein.
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Which cleerely laieth out the folly, yea the vaine and deceitfull folly of the ignorant and irreligious, who haue been,
Which clearly Layeth out the folly, yea the vain and deceitful folly of the ignorant and irreligious, who have been,
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and still are so readie to flocke together by hundreds and thousands to satisfie their eye,
and still Are so ready to flock together by hundreds and thousands to satisfy their eye,
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and to behold that which may prouoke foolish laughter, with what danger soeuer.
and to behold that which may provoke foolish laughter, with what danger soever.
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And yet if this be so to be disliked (as who of sound iudgement will not affirme it so to be) what may be said of them who now long after,
And yet if this be so to be disliked (as who of found judgement will not affirm it so to be) what may be said of them who now long After,
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as also in yeeres past and yet still in the light of the Gospell, haue inuented other maner of spectacles to delude the simple withall? euen shamelesse shewes,
as also in Years past and yet still in the Light of the Gospel, have invented other manner of spectacles to delude the simple withal? even shameless shows,
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and most dangerous stage plaies, omitting none to play a part in them, that may increase sinne;
and most dangerous stage plays, omitting none to play a part in them, that may increase sin;
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as some to play the vice and foole, so disguising themselues, as if they were void of reason:
as Some to play the vice and fool, so disguising themselves, as if they were void of reason:
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some to resemble the diuell, by which counterfeiting they make the mentioning of diuels in the Scripture, to be onely a ridiculous iest,
Some to resemble the Devil, by which counterfeiting they make the mentioning of Devils in the Scripture, to be only a ridiculous jest,
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and matter to laugh at, that so they may be the bolder to sinne, and the lesse feare diuell or damnation:
and matter to laugh At, that so they may be the bolder to sin, and the less Fear Devil or damnation:
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and some are brought on the stage in womens apparell, God hauing commanded the contrary, and said, It shall not be so.
and Some Are brought on the stage in women's apparel, God having commanded the contrary, and said, It shall not be so.
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In the which meetings they doe not onely with the Philistims please their eye, but also strongly are incensed and prouoked to lewdnes and lust, which some of them were nothing so much acquainted with before.
In the which meetings they do not only with the philistines please their eye, but also strongly Are incensed and provoked to Lewdness and lust, which Some of them were nothing so much acquainted with before.
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Whom if God should shew some such strange iudgement vpon, as vpon these here, (as we haue heard that some of them haue had lately faire warnings in that kinde,
Whom if God should show Some such strange judgement upon, as upon these Here, (as we have herd that Some of them have had lately fair Warnings in that kind,
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while they haue been in the middest of their pastimes) I denie not but it were lamentable;
while they have been in the midst of their pastimes) I deny not but it were lamentable;
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but doubtlesse not lesse (what doe I say? nay by farre more) deserued then this.
but doubtless not less (what do I say? nay by Far more) deserved then this.
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But these must be left to the Magistrate, who should not in vaine beare the sword,
But these must be left to the Magistrate, who should not in vain bear the sword,
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but to the terror of offenders.
but to the terror of offenders.
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Of like sort to the Philistims meetings to laugh and please themselues in beholding Samson brought foorth to be a gasing stocke among them;
Of like sort to the philistines meetings to laugh and please themselves in beholding samson brought forth to be a gazing stock among them;
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of like sort, I say, are the brutish flockings together of some parts of our countrey, who on the most Sabbaths through the summer haue vsed,
of like sort, I say, Are the brutish flockings together of Some parts of our country, who on the most Sabbaths through the summer have used,
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and that very lately (I am sure) and still they may, for ought I know, to feast, drinke and dance, with much misrule accompanying them:
and that very lately (I am sure) and still they may, for ought I know, to feast, drink and dance, with much misrule accompanying them:
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misrule, ye may well gesse what, by that which I haue mentioned;
misrule, you may well guess what, by that which I have mentioned;
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as if God had neuer commanded better things, saying yet aloud in their eares, Remember that ye keepe holy the Sabbath.
as if God had never commanded better things, saying yet aloud in their ears, remember that you keep holy the Sabbath.
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All which prophane customes with the like, let them perish and come to naught, and holy assemblies to heare sermons and to pray, rise vp,
All which profane customs with the like, let them perish and come to nought, and holy assemblies to hear Sermons and to pray, rise up,
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and bee duly and reuerently frequented and vsed on the contrary. Of these lewd customes I haue elsewhere spoken.
and be duly and reverently frequented and used on the contrary. Of these lewd customs I have elsewhere spoken.
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I noted before the slauishnes which Samsons sinne brought him to, while he committed it, in the 17. verse, reseruing the other, to wit, the basenes and shame which followed after it, to this place, as more proper for it.
I noted before the slavishness which Samsons sin brought him to, while he committed it, in the 17. verse, reserving the other, to wit, the baseness and shame which followed After it, to this place, as more proper for it.
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That which God threatned to the whole body of his people for renouncing his seruice, that they should lose their headship ouer the nations,
That which God threatened to the Whole body of his people for renouncing his service, that they should loose their headship over the Nations,
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and become the taile, that befell this one man Samson for his wilfulnes.
and become the tail, that befell this one man samson for his wilfulness.
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Not vnlike to that which Noah (by implication) prophecieth of the Church in the two heads therof, Shem, and Iaphet, that Cham should be vnder,
Not unlike to that which Noah (by implication) Prophesieth of the Church in the two Heads thereof, Shem, and Japhet, that Cham should be under,
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and a seruant vnto them, while they dwelt in the tents of God, but otherwise Cham should hold his dominion ouer them.
and a servant unto them, while they dwelled in the tents of God, but otherwise Cham should hold his dominion over them.
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Samson was made a Lord in some sort ouer these Heathens, to rule them, and so he did while he held his honour in the seruice of God: samson was made a Lord in Some sort over these heathens, to Rule them, and so he did while he held his honour in the service of God:
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but being wearie of it, loe hee is made the most vile vnderling to them, and loden with all despite that malice could lay vpon him.
but being weary of it, lo he is made the most vile underling to them, and laden with all despite that malice could lay upon him.
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We will neither beleeue that there is honour in seruing God, (whereas yet the Angels haue no greater,
We will neither believe that there is honour in serving God, (whereas yet the Angels have no greater,
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and the greatest Kings vpon earth hold their Maiestie, in seruing the Lord and maintaining his truth inuiolable) nor shame and miserie in the contrary.
and the greatest Kings upon earth hold their Majesty, in serving the Lord and maintaining his truth inviolable) nor shame and misery in the contrary.
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But Samson (doubtlesse) saw the former, the more cleerly, when he was so oppressed with the latter:
But samson (doubtless) saw the former, the more clearly, when he was so oppressed with the latter:
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and that in so foule a manner, as that he who weigheth the storie, shall neede no further proofe of the deformed and vile nature of sinne.
and that in so foul a manner, as that he who weigheth the story, shall need no further proof of the deformed and vile nature of sin.
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Euen thus was it with Adam when he had sinned:
Eve thus was it with Adam when he had sinned:
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whereas before he was the soueraigne Lord ouer the creatures, hee became the vilest and worst of all,
whereas before he was the sovereign Lord over the creatures, he became the Vilest and worst of all,
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if God had not restored him.
if God had not restored him.
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Thus the euill Angels not content with the highest honour, became diuels, abased to the lowest and cursedest ebbe of shame.
Thus the evil Angels not content with the highest honour, became Devils, abased to the lowest and cursedest ebb of shame.
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And this particular I thought good not to omit, (though I haue said meetly enough of the other parts of miserie which this sinne of his caused) to the end that such as like Samsons diet so well, may know by that time God hath tamed them so,
And this particular I Thought good not to omit, (though I have said meetly enough of the other parts of misery which this sin of his caused) to the end that such as like Samsons diet so well, may know by that time God hath tamed them so,
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and fetcht them about as he did this poore offender, he will make them buckle and stoope to his lure,
and fetched them about as he did this poor offender, he will make them buckle and stoop to his lure,
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and be glad of the meanest roome in his house, as the prodigall that wished himselfe an hireling of his fathers, in his wretched penurie, whom the place of a sonne before liked not.
and be glad of the Meanest room in his house, as the prodigal that wished himself an hireling of his Father's, in his wretched penury, whom the place of a son before liked not.
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As for them who thinke it their reproch to weare Gods liuerie at all, they are rather to be hissed at,
As for them who think it their reproach to wear God's livery At all, they Are rather to be hissed At,
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then confuted by this text, let them goe like vagabonds and Cains vpon the face of the earth;
then confuted by this text, let them go like vagabonds and Cains upon the face of the earth;
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but as their true shame is herein, that God vouchsafes them no roome in his Church,
but as their true shame is herein, that God vouchsafes them not room in his Church,
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so the time shall be, when their shame shall breake foorth to their confusion, then when there shall neither be place for them to hide their heads in,
so the time shall be, when their shame shall break forth to their confusion, then when there shall neither be place for them to hide their Heads in,
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nor cloakes left them to couer their shame, much lesse to haue entrance into his kingdome.
nor cloaks left them to cover their shame, much less to have Entrance into his Kingdom.
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Let rather such as goe for Christians, who enioy the honour of good report among the best for their religion,
Let rather such as go for Christians, who enjoy the honour of good report among the best for their Religion,
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and haue been hitherto kept from reprochfull crimes, and the fruit thereof, that is shame among the godly,
and have been hitherto kept from reproachful crimes, and the fruit thereof, that is shame among the godly,
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and from being a byword to the wicked:
and from being a Byword to the wicked:
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and for want of this, all the other leaue them, fade, and giue ouer their vse,
and for want of this, all the other leave them, fade, and give over their use,
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let such, I say, look about them by this example, and beseech God to shew them yet more cleerely the priuiledges of their sinceritie,
let such, I say, look about them by this Exampl, and beseech God to show them yet more clearly the privileges of their sincerity,
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and godly care of obedience, (which euen here are glorious, ere glory it selfe be obtained) that so they may cleaue fast vnto him still,
and godly care of Obedience, (which even Here Are glorious, ere glory it self be obtained) that so they may cleave fast unto him still,
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and beware, lest catching at some other shadow of glory, by forsaking their zeale, and following the common sins of the time, they become most ridiculous pageants of scorne to them, whom before they held in awe and reuerence, by the admiration of their vertues.
and beware, lest catching At Some other shadow of glory, by forsaking their zeal, and following the Common Sins of the time, they become most ridiculous pageants of scorn to them, whom before they held in awe and Reverence, by the admiration of their Virtues.
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Sure it is, that if they will venture with Samson to breake out to doe euill for the hauing of their owne pleasure,
Sure it is, that if they will venture with samson to break out to do evil for the having of their own pleasure,
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or to auoid a little trouble, they shall as he did, reape a great deale for it.
or to avoid a little trouble, they shall as he did, reap a great deal for it.
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Before Samson set vpon this worke, he besought the Lord to inable and assist him, and we must know, that his prayer was feruent and effectuall, offered vp in faith, and obtained that he sought.
Before samson Set upon this work, he besought the Lord to inable and assist him, and we must know, that his prayer was fervent and effectual, offered up in faith, and obtained that he sought.
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And whereas he may seeme to seeke reuenge in his prayer, wee must consider, he was the Lords instrument to bring to passe his worke;
And whereas he may seem to seek revenge in his prayer, we must Consider, he was the lords Instrument to bring to pass his work;
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and for good successe in that, he intreateth God to assist him: Euen as the Apostles did in the Acts;
and for good success in that, he intreateth God to assist him: Even as the Apostles did in the Acts;
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when the Priests had forbidden them to preach in the name of Iesus, which he had commanded them, they besought God to stop and hinder their threats from hauing effect,
when the Priests had forbidden them to preach in the name of Iesus, which he had commanded them, they besought God to stop and hinder their Treats from having Effect,
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and prayed, that with all boldnes they might vtter and preach his word. The same did Samson against these enemies of God, and God heard both alike; both him, and the Apostles.
and prayed, that with all boldness they might utter and preach his word. The same did samson against these enemies of God, and God herd both alike; both him, and the Apostles.
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Though God had promised them both all necessarie assistance, yet his grace was not so pinned to their sleeue,
Though God had promised them both all necessary assistance, yet his grace was not so pinned to their sleeve,
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as that they might alway make account of it, without seeking of it by the prayer of faith,
as that they might always make account of it, without seeking of it by the prayer of faith,
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as in Elia and Elisha appeareth, and wee haue toucht it in the prayer which he made for supply in his deadly thirst,
as in Elia and Elisha appears, and we have touched it in the prayer which he made for supply in his deadly thirst,
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when he was about Gods worke in chapter fifteenth, where I also obserued the ground of that libertie which Gods faithfull seruants haue in their accesse to God by prayer.
when he was about God's work in chapter fifteenth, where I also observed the ground of that liberty which God's faithful Servants have in their access to God by prayer.
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And in effect Samson prayeth thus:
And in Effect samson Prayeth thus:
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O Lord, seeing I am brought now into so great a company of these Philistims, whom, I being blind, shall neuer be able to pursue,
Oh Lord, seeing I am brought now into so great a company of these philistines, whom, I being blind, shall never be able to pursue,
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as thou haddest commanded me, they being enemies to thee and thy people; and seeing thou hast restored my strength to me in this so good an opportunity;
as thou Hadst commanded me, they being enemies to thee and thy people; and seeing thou hast restored my strength to me in this so good an opportunity;
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and great prouision making of earthly abiding and prospering.
and great provision making of earthly abiding and prospering.
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seeing it is thus, saith he, in token that I beleeue no lesse, I beseech thee to grant, that I may now bee auenged of them,
seeing it is thus, Says he, in token that I believe no less, I beseech thee to grant, that I may now be avenged of them,
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and that they may be payed home for the iniurie they haue done me, by plucking out mine eyes,
and that they may be paid home for the injury they have done me, by plucking out mine eyes,
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and other woe which they haue wrought mee thy seruant, whereby I haue been hindred from doing thy worke among them.
and other woe which they have wrought me thy servant, whereby I have been hindered from doing thy work among them.
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Thus we see how it fareth with Gods people, and what their behauiour is in their affliction:
Thus we see how it fareth with God's people, and what their behaviour is in their affliction:
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to wit, that they testifie their beleeuing in him, by feruent supplication to him in such time of their need;
to wit, that they testify their believing in him, by fervent supplication to him in such time of their need;
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shewing thereby, that they make him their onely refuge and stay.
showing thereby, that they make him their only refuge and stay.
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And by this we are taught, how earnestly and diligently we should go about the Lords businesse,
And by this we Are taught, how earnestly and diligently we should go about the lords business,
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when we may, and haue opportunity, and chiefly in our tribulation;
when we may, and have opportunity, and chiefly in our tribulation;
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namely, with feruent prayers suing to him for helpe in the one, and successe in the other;
namely, with fervent Prayers suing to him for help in the one, and success in the other;
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which seeking to him, the Lord doth much regard and commend:
which seeking to him, the Lord does much regard and commend:
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and (as hee here did) to oppose our selues against his enemies, wherein we finde and can proue that they bee so.
and (as he Here did) to oppose our selves against his enemies, wherein we find and can prove that they be so.
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For as the Lord loueth a cheerefull giuer, so hee loueth a cheerefull doer of his businesse.
For as the Lord loves a cheerful giver, so he loves a cheerful doer of his business.
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And so should wee bee also, and the rather seeing there are but few that are forward and readily minded in Gods matters, howsoeuer in other attempts they runne when they should draw backe. And so should we be also, and the rather seeing there Are but few that Are forward and readily minded in God's matters, howsoever in other attempts they run when they should draw back.
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But of this latter point, euery where almost through the booke.
But of this latter point, every where almost through the book.
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In these two verses is shewed, how Samson setting his shoulders strongly to the pillers of the house, he said; My life perish with theirs.
In these two Verses is showed, how samson setting his shoulders strongly to the pillars of the house, he said; My life perish with theirs.
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And the house fell on the Princes and the people, so that many more were slaine by him at his death,
And the house fell on the Princes and the people, so that many more were slain by him At his death,
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then he slew in his life, and he died with them.
then he slew in his life, and he died with them.
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Here we see for one point, the momentanie and flitting estate of the ioy of the wicked.
Here we see for one point, the momentary and flitting estate of the joy of the wicked.
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And this is their bane, their vexation, and chiefe heart smart, that when they haue feathered their nest,
And this is their bane, their vexation, and chief heart smart, that when they have feathered their nest,
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as they say, and prouided great wealth, pleasure, and honour, whereby they giue shew to fooles that they haue gotten a pettie paradise here on earth,
as they say, and provided great wealth, pleasure, and honour, whereby they give show to Fools that they have got a Petty paradise Here on earth,
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yet when they haue done, they want one chiefe thing to helpe them to hold and keepe still their deceitfull and pictured felicity,
yet when they have done, they want one chief thing to help them to hold and keep still their deceitful and pictured felicity,
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and that is, length of time and daies: that they may containe the enioying of it to themselues.
and that is, length of time and days: that they may contain the enjoying of it to themselves.
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as if they had neuer been theirs, and yet withall, send them also to a farre worse conditon.
as if they had never been theirs, and yet withal, send them also to a Far Worse condition.
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What prouision haue many made in sumptuous and goodly buildings, with fat pastures, and commodious grounds laid thereto,
What provision have many made in sumptuous and goodly buildings, with fat pastures, and commodious grounds laid thereto,
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and all commodities more neerly adioyning, as fish-ponds, burrowes for coneyes, doue-houses, parkes, orchards, gardens,
and all commodities more nearly adjoining, as fishponds, burrows for coneyes, Dove-houses, parks, orchards, gardens,
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and what not, that may bee deuised for their pleasure? as Salomon speaketh of himselfe.
and what not, that may be devised for their pleasure? as Solomon speaks of himself.
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And heerein one followeth another, as farre as by their wealth they can reach, and when they looke now to enioy them, And herein one follows Another, as Far as by their wealth they can reach, and when they look now to enjoy them,
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and so to shew their happinesse thereby to other, then, or after a very little while, Time denies her seruice to them,
and so to show their happiness thereby to other, then, or After a very little while, Time Denies her service to them,
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and will performe it no longer, without which all the rest are to them as nothing, nay vexation of spirit also.
and will perform it no longer, without which all the rest Are to them as nothing, nay vexation of Spirit also.
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Thus death the Lords messenger comes oft on the sudden, as the sergeant or bailiefe arresting,
Thus death the lords Messenger comes oft on the sudden, as the Sergeant or Bailiff arresting,
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and taking them away from all their pleasant delights, as Samson was violently from his Delilah, vntill they cry out againe,
and taking them away from all their pleasant delights, as samson was violently from his Delilah, until they cry out again,
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when they see how they are plucked from them, but all in vaine, seeing there is none to rescue them.
when they see how they Are plucked from them, but all in vain, seeing there is none to rescue them.
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The same may be said of those, who haue prouided yeerely reuenewes, to auoid dangers, and maintaine fleshly reioycings.
The same may be said of those, who have provided yearly revenues, to avoid dangers, and maintain fleshly rejoicings.
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All which though they be Gods good benefits, and may be lawfully enioyed, yet when they are set in Gods place,
All which though they be God's good benefits, and may be lawfully enjoyed, yet when they Are Set in God's place,
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and made the delights of men, in stead of his fauor and gouernment, they are cursed with the vsers of them.
and made the delights of men, in stead of his favour and government, they Are cursed with the users of them.
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And thus when they must be taken from them against their will, and they can enioy them no longer, they say in themselues, O death,
And thus when they must be taken from them against their will, and they can enjoy them no longer, they say in themselves, Oh death,
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how vnwelcome art thou to vs, who haue taken vp our pleasure heere? And haue they nothing else to say? where is now their wisdome, (who went for the wisest of other in their prosperity,) that hath bewrayed them to bee meere fooles,
how unwelcome art thou to us, who have taken up our pleasure Here? And have they nothing Else to say? where is now their Wisdom, (who went for the Wisest of other in their Prosperity,) that hath bewrayed them to be mere Fools,
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and left themselues then nothing? Why did they not rather obey God therefore, who charged them that they should not lay vp their felicity here below? Why did they not giue credit to him, who told them,
and left themselves then nothing? Why did they not rather obey God Therefore, who charged them that they should not lay up their felicity Here below? Why did they not give credit to him, who told them,
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as he told the rich man in the Gospell, There is no certainty of any earthly thing till tomorrow? Therefore must such become by words for their follie and wilfulnesse, in euery common mans mouth, (as I know not wherfore their doings serue,
as he told the rich man in the Gospel, There is no certainty of any earthly thing till tomorrow? Therefore must such become by words for their folly and wilfulness, in every Common men Mouth, (as I know not Wherefore their doings serve,
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but for matter to talke of,) who looked to haue been famous here for euer by their vniatiable gatherings,
but for matter to talk of,) who looked to have been famous Here for ever by their vniatiable gatherings,
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For he that hath said to him, who was as well setled in momentany rest as these,
For he that hath said to him, who was as well settled in momentany rest as these,
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when he thus comforted himselfe, [ Soule, eate, and drinke, and take thine ease, thou hast much good laid vp for thee for many yeeres, ] Hee I say that spake thus to him;
when he thus comforted himself, [ Soul, eat, and drink, and take thine ease, thou hast much good laid up for thee for many Years, ] He I say that spoke thus to him;
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Thou foole, this night will they fetch away thy soule from thee, and whose then shall be the things which thou possessest? He saith as much daily to these;Thou fool, this night will they fetch away thy soul from thee, and whose then shall be the things which thou possessest? He Says as much daily to these;
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and who can then pitie them, if they will not be warned? Much like a great man that died a few yeeres agone, who when sicknesse grew fast on him,
and who can then pity them, if they will not be warned? Much like a great man that died a few Years ago, who when sickness grew fast on him,
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and would not bee shaken off, as hee hoped it would haue been, at the first comming of it,
and would not be shaken off, as he hoped it would have been, At the First coming of it,
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when he could get no helpe against it, but that death approched and drew neere, hee vttered these words now at last;
when he could get no help against it, but that death approached and drew near, he uttered these words now At last;
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whereby it is cleere that he had little thinking of any such thing before; Why? now I see that all is vanity.
whereby it is clear that he had little thinking of any such thing before; Why? now I see that all is vanity.
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Another hauing builded a goodly house, when hee had shewed the commodities and pleasantnesse of it to a plaine countrey man, asking him how he liked it; he answered:
another having built a goodly house, when he had showed the commodities and pleasantness of it to a plain country man, asking him how he liked it; he answered:
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I like it well, if a man might keepe it alwaies.
I like it well, if a man might keep it always.
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Thereby marring the ioy of it, who could not commend it ▪ but together with the deadly and vnwelcome remembring the momentanie and flitting estate thereof,
Thereby marring the joy of it, who could not commend it ▪ but together with the deadly and unwelcome remembering the momentary and flitting estate thereof,
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and the vncertaintie of enioying it. And all the ioy of the wicked is no better then I haue said;
and the uncertainty of enjoying it. And all the joy of the wicked is no better then I have said;
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and yet that none may thinke the Lord to deale partially, bee it knowne that if his owne people degenerate,
and yet that none may think the Lord to deal partially, be it known that if his own people degenerate,
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and partake with the other in their sinne, and play the fooles with them by reioycing in euill,
and partake with the other in their sin, and play the Fools with them by rejoicing in evil,
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and things transitorie, as their paradise, they shall smart with them likewise, and for the time enioy no better priuiledge then they doe.
and things transitory, as their paradise, they shall smart with them likewise, and for the time enjoy no better privilege then they do.
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Therefore let vs bee wiser, and imbrace and prosesse that ioy which cannot be taken from vs,
Therefore let us be Wiser, and embrace and prosesse that joy which cannot be taken from us,
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neither shall euer be repented of, that we haue sought it, and that is our reioycing in the Lord, in his word, in his seruice, and in his Saints;
neither shall ever be repented of, that we have sought it, and that is our rejoicing in the Lord, in his word, in his service, and in his Saints;
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and to be short, in his all sufficiencie.
and to be short, in his all sufficiency.
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And this bee said more fully of this point which yet I handled by the like occasion in chap. 15. Againe heere let vs marke at what time and when the ioy of the Philistims was damped and taken from them.
And this be said more Fully of this point which yet I handled by the like occasion in chap. 15. Again Here let us mark At what time and when the joy of the philistines was damped and taken from them.
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And that was, when they were met together to sport themselues, and bee merrie, and when they were furthest off from any thought of trouble or death,
And that was, when they were met together to sport themselves, and be merry, and when they were furthest off from any Thought of trouble or death,
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or of losing and disappointment of their pastime, euen then was the house throwne downe by Samson vpon them.
or of losing and disappointment of their pastime, even then was the house thrown down by samson upon them.
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Like to that which the Apostle speaketh;
Like to that which the Apostle speaks;
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When men cry peace, peace, and al things are safe, then shal sudden destruction come vpon them,
When men cry peace, peace, and all things Are safe, then shall sudden destruction come upon them,
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as trauell vpon a woman with child, and they shall not be able to escape:
as travel upon a woman with child, and they shall not be able to escape:
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euen as Baltazar also was most fearefully threatned the losse of his kingdome in the middest of his banqueting.
even as Balthazar also was most fearfully threatened the loss of his Kingdom in the midst of his banqueting.
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This doctrine doth mauellously crosse our vile nature, who giue our selues leaue, when health and welfare meet together and abide with vs any time;
This Doctrine does mauellously cross our vile nature, who give our selves leave, when health and welfare meet together and abide with us any time;
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to make our selues drunke with them, and to take our fill of them.
to make our selves drunk with them, and to take our fill of them.
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And therefore we cannot away with this, to heare of any change, nor to be awaked out of our carnall drowsinesse:
And Therefore we cannot away with this, to hear of any change, nor to be awaked out of our carnal drowsiness:
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and for this cause, seeing men will not hearken to the Lord, bidding vs watch, and beware of such surfetting and spirituall drunkennesse;
and for this cause, seeing men will not harken to the Lord, bidding us watch, and beware of such surfeiting and spiritual Drunkenness;
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therfore he leaues many in the snare oft times, wherein like fooles they be taken. And by this we may see, when God hath begun iudgement before with his owne,
Therefore he leaves many in the snare oft times, wherein like Fools they be taken. And by this we may see, when God hath begun judgement before with his own,
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so that they escape not, that it shal much more grieuously meet afterward with his enemies;
so that they escape not, that it shall much more grievously meet afterwards with his enemies;
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and therefore that their iudgement sleepeth not. This I enlarge not, hauing spoken of it in the place before mentioned, chap. 15. The casting downe of such an house, (we know all) it passed the strength of a common man.
and Therefore that their judgement Sleepeth not. This I enlarge not, having spoken of it in the place before mentioned, chap. 15. The casting down of such an house, (we know all) it passed the strength of a Common man.
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And as he had his strength restored to him againe, as we see, so had hee also his inward grace,
And as he had his strength restored to him again, as we see, so had he also his inward grace,
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as appeareth by that which hath been said of his repentance, and his prayer of faith.
as appears by that which hath been said of his Repentance, and his prayer of faith.
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Now therefore since that, the case being thus altered with him, we must behold him as another man,
Now Therefore since that, the case being thus altered with him, we must behold him as Another man,
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then when he was besotted and made drunke with the wicked woman.
then when he was besotted and made drunk with the wicked woman.
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And here let vs marke what a difference there is betwixt the time of grace in a man while God guideth him,
And Here let us mark what a difference there is betwixt the time of grace in a man while God guideth him,
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and the time of bondage when God letteth him follow the deuices and desires of his wicked heart,
and the time of bondage when God lets him follow the devices and Desires of his wicked heart,
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as may bee here seene in Samson. Oh, grace if it could be seene with eyes,
as may be Here seen in samson. O, grace if it could be seen with eyes,
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as we can see but a darke resemblance of it by some outward shewes thereof, it would in an admirable manner draw vs to loue it,
as we can see but a dark resemblance of it by Some outward shows thereof, it would in an admirable manner draw us to love it,
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as the meekenesse of Moses, the loue of Ionathan, the zeale of Dauid, and the like:
as the meekness of Moses, the love of Ionathan, the zeal of David, and the like:
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and so would the foulenesse, loathsomnes and terriblenesse of sinne, cause vs to abhorre it, as the diuell:
and so would the foulness, loathsomnes and terribleness of sin, cause us to abhor it, as the Devil:
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as in Iezabels cruelty, Ioabs malice, Hamans murtherous mind is to be seene.
as in Jezebel's cruelty, Ioabs malice, Hamans murderous mind is to be seen.
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Oh what a shame it is for a man that hath been reuerenced and highly regarded for his approued innocency, faithfulnesse,
O what a shame it is for a man that hath been reverenced and highly regarded for his approved innocency, faithfulness,
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and constancy in good carriage, to become a foole in Israel, a base, ridiculous, and contemptible person!
and constancy in good carriage, to become a fool in Israel, a base, ridiculous, and contemptible person!
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And againe I say, oh how glorious and worthy a thing it is, to see such an one to be reformed,
And again I say, o how glorious and worthy a thing it is, to see such an one to be reformed,
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and cast into the mould of the Gospell!
and cast into the mould of the Gospel!
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Looke vpon thy selfe, if euer thou diddest serue God vprightly, these vertues here set downe, had place in thee,
Look upon thy self, if ever thou didst serve God uprightly, these Virtues Here Set down, had place in thee,
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yea prayer was sweet to thee; and hearing, with such like fruites of amendment were pleasant:
yea prayer was sweet to thee; and hearing, with such like fruits of amendment were pleasant:
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but when thou hast suffered thine heart to carrie thee after the corrupt inclination thereof, thou art then become vtterly disguised,
but when thou hast suffered thine heart to carry thee After the corrupt inclination thereof, thou art then become utterly disguised,
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as if thou haddest neuer been the same person.
as if thou Hadst never been the same person.
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I will here onely adde this, how sinne maketh men impotent, and taketh heart from the committers of it,
I will Here only add this, how sin makes men impotent, and Takes heart from the committers of it,
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as I haue shewed other waies, how loathsome and odious it is. Reade that one example to this end, in this booke.
as I have showed other ways, how loathsome and odious it is. Reade that one Exampl to this end, in this book.
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When the Lord brought warre vpon his people for their Idolatry, by the Canaanites, it is said that the people were so put out of hart with the thinking of their sinne,
When the Lord brought war upon his people for their Idolatry, by the Canaanites, it is said that the people were so put out of heart with the thinking of their sin,
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and so appalled in their consciences, remembring how they had transgressed, that among fortie thousands of them, there was not one that durst take vp speare or shield against the enemie.
and so appalled in their Consciences, remembering how they had transgressed, that among fortie thousands of them, there was not one that durst take up spear or shield against the enemy.
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But of this point plentifully before, and particularly vpon those words, [ That he thought hee would doe as at other times. ] But here an end.
But of this point plentifully before, and particularly upon those words, [ That he Thought he would do as At other times. ] But Here an end.
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THE EIGHTIE NINE SERMON, ON THE XVI. AND XVII. CHAPTERS OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE EIGHTY NINE SERMON, ON THE XVI. AND XVII. CHAPTERS OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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NOw to proceed with Samson vpon this, that hee casting downe the house vpon the Philistims, died also with them:
NOw to proceed with samson upon this, that he casting down the house upon the philistines, died also with them:
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it is demanded, if he did not kill himselfe, which if we finde that he did,
it is demanded, if he did not kill himself, which if we find that he did,
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then all the commendations of his renued repentance falles to the ground, and is washed away by this his last so wofull a fact, and that also aduisedly done.
then all the commendations of his renewed Repentance falls to the ground, and is washed away by this his last so woeful a fact, and that also advisedly done.
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Hereto I answere, that it cannot bee said hee killed himselfe:
Hereto I answer, that it cannot be said he killed himself:
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indeed he died with them, but the end that he propounded, was not that he might die, neither did he desire it;
indeed he died with them, but the end that he propounded, was not that he might die, neither did he desire it;
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but he sought reuenge vpon Gods enemies, which was the worke of his calling, and that which was like to bring and procure it:
but he sought revenge upon God's enemies, which was the work of his calling, and that which was like to bring and procure it:
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but what was that but a faithfull seruing of God, though with the losse of his life? euen as the Apostles did.
but what was that but a faithful serving of God, though with the loss of his life? even as the Apostles did.
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If they preached Christ, they saw it would cost them their life, and that they should be slaine if they would needs preach him:
If they preached christ, they saw it would cost them their life, and that they should be slain if they would needs preach him:
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now when it fell out so indeed by their preaching, shall we say therefore that they killed themselues,
now when it fell out so indeed by their preaching, shall we say Therefore that they killed themselves,
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and that they sought their owne death? No, no more then a zealous and diligent Preacher, who by his paines in study and his ministery, empaireth and spendeth his strength and health, can be said to be the procurer of his owne vntimely death,
and that they sought their own death? No, no more then a zealous and diligent Preacher, who by his pains in study and his Ministry, empaireth and spendeth his strength and health, can be said to be the procurer of his own untimely death,
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for he hath spent his strength in his calling, to which end God gaue it him.
for he hath spent his strength in his calling, to which end God gave it him.
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And as Paul said, he was ready to be bound, and to die for the Lord Iesus, so Samson said, let me lose my life with the Philistims.
And as Paul said, he was ready to be bound, and to die for the Lord Iesus, so samson said, let me loose my life with the philistines.
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He runneth not rashly to death, but followeth his vocation, and if death come therewith vnto him, he yeelds to it willingly,
He Runneth not rashly to death, but follows his vocation, and if death come therewith unto him, he yields to it willingly,
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and the rather because he had brought this necessity vpon himselfe by his owne sinne; and hee could no otherwise pursue Gods enemies then with hazard of his owne life.
and the rather Because he had brought this necessity upon himself by his own sin; and he could not otherwise pursue God's enemies then with hazard of his own life.
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Euen as valiant souldiers who seeke not death, but yet looke for no other.
Eve as valiant Soldiers who seek not death, but yet look for no other.
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The vse of this to vs is this, that as wee should abhorre the least sinne this way,
The use of this to us is this, that as we should abhor the least sin this Way,
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yea the very speech or thought intending and seeking our owne death, so yet it is our duty to walke in the estate in the which God hath set vs, in such wise, that we be not onely ready, fit, and willing to die;
yea the very speech or Thought intending and seeking our own death, so yet it is our duty to walk in the estate in the which God hath Set us, in such wise, that we be not only ready, fit, and willing to die;
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but also if God will in our faithfull discharge of our duties, meet with vs by death,
but also if God will in our faithful discharge of our duties, meet with us by death,
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as hee did with the Apostles, then to bee readie to yeeld to it, and to remember, That hee who loseth his life for Gods sake shall finde it.
as he did with the Apostles, then to be ready to yield to it, and to Remember, That he who loses his life for God's sake shall find it.
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And therefore let neither our life, nor any thing we haue, be thought too good for him who requires it.
And Therefore let neither our life, nor any thing we have, be Thought too good for him who requires it.
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And though all lose not their liues, yet many doe forgoe other commodities, which were not commendable in them,
And though all loose not their lives, yet many do forgo other commodities, which were not commendable in them,
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if it were not for Gods cause.
if it were not for God's cause.
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Very Heathens (when they spake according to their light) saw it to be vnnaturall for men to deuoure themselues.
Very heathens (when they spoke according to their Light) saw it to be unnatural for men to devour themselves.
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And as the souldier may not disranke himselfe or forsake his station, without his Emperours permission who hath set him in his place;
And as the soldier may not disranke himself or forsake his station, without his emperors permission who hath Set him in his place;
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so neither ought any to destroy his owne life and soule by wilfull death, but waite the time that God hath appointed.
so neither ought any to destroy his own life and soul by wilful death, but wait the time that God hath appointed.
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Indeed the Heathen saw not thus much, that a man might not auoide apparant perill of violent death,
Indeed the Heathen saw not thus much, that a man might not avoid apparent peril of violent death,
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whether by an incurable disease, (as one of them starued himselfe to death to free himselfe from the stone) or by the pursuit of their enemies.
whither by an incurable disease, (as one of them starved himself to death to free himself from the stone) or by the pursuit of their enemies.
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This they made themselues erroneously beleeue to be magnanimity, and the waiting for death (in that case) cowardise. This they made themselves erroneously believe to be magnanimity, and the waiting for death (in that case) cowardice.
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And like to them are many brutish people among vs, who in some great distresse of mind or shame which their owne sinne hath brought vpon them, bereaue themselues of their liues,
And like to them Are many brutish people among us, who in Some great distress of mind or shame which their own sin hath brought upon them, bereave themselves of their lives,
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like Iudas, and Abimelech. And others being crossed but in a small matter, are ready to wish themselues as deepe in the ground as they are high too.
like Iudas, and Abimelech. And Others being crossed but in a small matter, Are ready to wish themselves as deep in the ground as they Are high too.
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And euen Christians often forget themselues, and haue this pang vpon them to curse the day of their birth, and to desire death.
And even Christians often forget themselves, and have this pang upon them to curse the day of their birth, and to desire death.
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I doubt not, but many doe it in rashnesse, (for if death came and offered it selfe, they would recant,) but howsoeuer it bee, both this rashnesse,
I doubt not, but many do it in rashness, (for if death Come and offered it self, they would recant,) but howsoever it be, both this rashness,
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and the other madnesse is vtterly vnbeseeming Christians, and a token of an vnsauorie heart, little seasoned with the doctrine of confidence, and patience.
and the other madness is utterly unbeseeming Christians, and a token of an unsavoury heart, little seasoned with the Doctrine of confidence, and patience.
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And if a wise man weigh it, there is more cowardlinesse in preuenting trouble or crosses by violence, then enduring them patiently.
And if a wise man weigh it, there is more cowardliness in preventing trouble or Crosses by violence, then enduring them patiently.
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And let such as the diuell hath woond in withall so farre, as to worke vpon their melancholy,
And let such as the Devil hath wound in withal so Far, as to work upon their melancholy,
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and terrours of conscience, or weaknesse of nature, by such dangerous tentations as these;
and terrors of conscience, or weakness of nature, by such dangerous tentations as these;
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to drowne, hang, stab themselues, abusing the Scripture, and such examples as this of Samson, to that end;
to drown, hang, stab themselves, abusing the Scripture, and such Examples as this of samson, to that end;
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let such (I say) bee fenced well against his malice by this instruction, answering with our Sauiour in the like case;
let such (I say) be fenced well against his malice by this instruction, answering with our Saviour in the like case;
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Auoide Satan, I dare not tempt the Lord my God.
Avoid Satan, I Dare not tempt the Lord my God.
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But to returne a little to Samson: It is so farre off from equitie to condemne that last act of his, in losing his life with the Philistims, that it was far to be preferred before his other annoying of them, But to return a little to samson: It is so Far off from equity to condemn that last act of his, in losing his life with the philistines, that it was Far to be preferred before his other annoying of them,
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and euen his greatest auengings of them.
and even his greatest auengings of them.
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For he slew many more of them now at his death, then he did in his life.
For he slew many more of them now At his death, then he did in his life.
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And was therein a liuely figure of our Sauiour Christ:
And was therein a lively figure of our Saviour christ:
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who though he destroyed the workes of the diuell in his life, (euen as hee came to the same end) and foiled him shrewdly many waies;
who though he destroyed the works of the Devil in his life, (even as he Come to the same end) and foiled him shrewdly many ways;
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yet at his death he triumphed ouer him, & led him captiue.
yet At his death he triumphed over him, & led him captive.
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Both their acts, I meane Samsons and Christs, doe shew, as in a glasse, what we all should doe:
Both their acts, I mean Samsons and Christ, do show, as in a glass, what we all should do:
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namely, endeuour to doe the best good at our death: which shall the better bee done, if we lay for it in our life.
namely, endeavour to do the best good At our death: which shall the better be done, if we lay for it in our life.
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For, liue well, and dye better:
For, live well, and die better:
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because wee ratifie and confirme all the good we did while we liued, when we iustifie it at our death.
Because we ratify and confirm all the good we did while we lived, when we justify it At our death.
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And this is one fruite and peece of honour, that a good life receiueth, that a good death followeth it.
And this is one fruit and piece of honour, that a good life receiveth, that a good death follows it.
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Oh therefore begin wee betimes to feare God, and as we are commanded, remember we our maker in the daies of our youth,
O Therefore begin we betimes to Fear God, and as we Are commanded, Remember we our maker in the days of our youth,
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and let it not bee tedious to vs to nourish those good beginnings, that our last end may be like both;
and let it not be tedious to us to nourish those good beginnings, that our last end may be like both;
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or else an hundred to one, that we shall haue small cause to reioyce in our end, that I say no more.
or Else an hundred to one, that we shall have small cause to rejoice in our end, that I say no more.
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And the like (in this particular) may bee said of the death of the righteous, which is said of Samson, yea and much more.
And the like (in this particular) may be said of the death of the righteous, which is said of samson, yea and much more.
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And it affoordeth no small encouragement to al such as are faithfull in the work of the Lord;
And it affordeth no small encouragement to all such as Are faithful in the work of the Lord;
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I meane, in rooting out and destroying the enemies of their owne soules, especially the corruption of their nature,
I mean, in rooting out and destroying the enemies of their own Souls, especially the corruption of their nature,
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and the fleshly lusts which issue frō thence.
and the fleshly Lustiest which issue from thence.
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Their watchfulnes and diligence in suppressing them ought to be daily, their prayers constant, their faith in Gods almightie power, (to which nothing is impossible) as armour, ought continually to be exercised in the assaulting of their concupiscence and the fruites thereof.
Their watchfulness and diligence in suppressing them ought to be daily, their Prayers constant, their faith in God's almighty power, (to which nothing is impossible) as armour, ought continually to be exercised in the assaulting of their concupiscence and the fruits thereof.
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And though they yeeld not at the first, because they are strong and mightie;
And though they yield not At the First, Because they Are strong and mighty;
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yet hauing receiued their deadly blow at first, by the death of Christ, they shal decay sensibly,
yet having received their deadly blow At First, by the death of christ, they shall decay sensibly,
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and at death be quite abolished, as the walles of Iericho fell downe the seuenth day of the compassing thereof.
and At death be quite abolished, as the walls of Jericho fell down the Seventh day of the compassing thereof.
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Thus Samson dieth with the Philistims, but in a most contrary and vnlike manner. For they dyed in riot, idolatrie, crueltie and impenitencie;
Thus samson Dieth with the philistines, but in a most contrary and unlike manner. For they died in riot, idolatry, cruelty and impenitency;
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but he in faith, and (as Stephen did) in calling vpon the name of the Lord.
but he in faith, and (as Stephen did) in calling upon the name of the Lord.
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So let it be well laid for, and looked to, that though wee must dye with the bad,
So let it be well laid for, and looked to, that though we must die with the bad,
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yet we may in no wise dye as they doe.
yet we may in no wise die as they do.
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And so the outward manner of death, though in paine, disease, and kinde of death, it bee one,
And so the outward manner of death, though in pain, disease, and kind of death, it be one,
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and the same, to vs and them, (as the Wise man saith, to wit,
and the same, to us and them, (as the Wise man Says, to wit,
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As the foole dyeth, so dyeth the wise) yet all that can iudge will say, that wee must not measure the godlines and happy estate of men by outward things,
As the fool Dies, so Dies the wise) yet all that can judge will say, that we must not measure the godliness and happy estate of men by outward things,
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though they fall out alike to both.
though they fallen out alike to both.
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And by this let vs beware, that we feare not death with the wicked, who say in token thereof, we must dye;
And by this let us beware, that we Fear not death with the wicked, who say in token thereof, we must die;
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but waite wee for it, saying: Come Lord Iesus, come quickly, reioycing to thinke we shall dye.
but wait we for it, saying: Come Lord Iesus, come quickly, rejoicing to think we shall die.
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This is a priuiledge bestowed vpon the faithfull, who prouide to dye in faith, (as the Author of the Epistle to the Hebrewes saith of the Patriarkes, and among the rest of Samson) to wit, that God putteth a difference betwixt their death, and the death of other;
This is a privilege bestowed upon the faithful, who provide to die in faith, (as the Author of the Epistle to the Hebrews Says of the Patriarchs, and among the rest of samson) to wit, that God putteth a difference betwixt their death, and the death of other;
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though the world cannot discerne it in the generall and common abasement of the body and flesh;
though the world cannot discern it in the general and Common abasement of the body and Flesh;
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yet I deny not, but sometimes this difference appeareth also euen in the manner of dying.
yet I deny not, but sometime this difference appears also even in the manner of dying.
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For though some are so bereft of sense and reason by the force of their disease,
For though Some Are so bereft of sense and reason by the force of their disease,
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and others by Gods disposing so of them, that euen the best are either much disguised in their sicknesse,
and Others by God's disposing so of them, that even the best Are either much disguised in their sickness,
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or at least giue no great testimonie of that excellent grace which is in thē; yet in the grace they liued, therein they die:
or At least give no great testimony of that excellent grace which is in them; yet in the grace they lived, therein they die:
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and vsually, and for the most part, it may be obserued, that a well passed life bringeth a good death,
and usually, and for the most part, it may be observed, that a well passed life brings a good death,
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and oft times sheweth plentifull and apparant signification of confidence, comfort, and spirituall triumph in death, which it is impossible to finde in the other.
and oft times shows plentiful and apparent signification of confidence, Comfort, and spiritual triumph in death, which it is impossible to find in the other.
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Witnesse hereof is the death of the Martyrs, (a thing at this day much sticking in the stomacke of the Papists,
Witness hereof is the death of the Martyrs, (a thing At this day much sticking in the stomach of the Papists,
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if they would speake the truth) compared with the desperate or diffident death of their Iesuites, and Seminaries.
if they would speak the truth) compared with the desperate or diffident death of their Iesuites, and Seminaries.
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I instance in these, because they arrogate most to themselues in their sufferings for the Catholike cause, as they call it.
I instance in these, Because they arrogate most to themselves in their sufferings for the Catholic cause, as they call it.
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But as for other bad persons, (except deeply deluded) wee shall behold in them manifest signes of distrust, feare, impatience:
But as for other bad Persons, (except deeply deluded) we shall behold in them manifest Signs of distrust, Fear, impatience:
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and the best is, crying out of their dangerous estate.
and the best is, crying out of their dangerous estate.
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Therefore let this be a comfort to all such as hold their purpose entire of cleauing to the Lord in beleeuing his promises, and obeying his will;
Therefore let this be a Comfort to all such as hold their purpose entire of cleaving to the Lord in believing his promises, and obeying his will;
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that as their dying may differ from the vngodly, so they (in Gods account) shall differ, though their death differ not.
that as their dying may differ from the ungodly, so they (in God's account) shall differ, though their death differ not.
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A great stay to them against temptation to the contrary, and against the base and common condition of their bodies,
A great stay to them against temptation to the contrary, and against the base and Common condition of their bodies,
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and the dishonour thereof, lying on their deathbed, laid by the walles, or in the graue.
and the dishonour thereof, lying on their deathbed, laid by the walls, or in the graven.
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He that hath put first a difference between them and others, by faith purifying their hearts,
He that hath put First a difference between them and Others, by faith purifying their hearts,
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and then by his precious account that hee maketh of them;
and then by his precious account that he makes of them;
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shall eminently testifie that difference after he hath raised them out of their vilenes and ignominie,
shall eminently testify that difference After he hath raised them out of their vileness and ignominy,
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and clothed them with incorruption and glorie.
and clothed them with incorruption and glory.
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And lastly, to make an end with Samson, we haue seene in this story, how grieuously he fell,
And lastly, to make an end with samson, we have seen in this story, how grievously he fell,
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and withall, that he turned againe to the Lord, and called vpon him, and was heard.
and withal, that he turned again to the Lord, and called upon him, and was herd.
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To gather the story therfore into a short summe, according to my vsuall maner of dealing in cōtinued histories, let vs learne, that if at any time we haue sinned against the Lord more willingly and wittingly,
To gather the story Therefore into a short sum, according to my usual manner of dealing in continued histories, let us Learn, that if At any time we have sinned against the Lord more willingly and wittingly,
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then by meere infirmity in our ordinary course of life we vse to doe; (for Gods seruants,
then by mere infirmity in our ordinary course of life we use to do; (for God's Servants,
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though they attaine not to that measure of grace in the seruice of God that they desire,
though they attain not to that measure of grace in the service of God that they desire,
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yet neither doe they oft or commonly goe against their knowledge, and smother it, but yet the diuell that layeth a snare for them,
yet neither do they oft or commonly go against their knowledge, and smother it, but yet the Devil that Layeth a snare for them,
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and lyeth in wait continually to catch them therein, may easily, and is like sometime to finde them worse prouided.) Here therefore if it fall out, that they be taken in such a trippe,
and lies in wait continually to catch them therein, may Easily, and is like sometime to find them Worse provided.) Here Therefore if it fallen out, that they be taken in such a trip,
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and outstraying, and met withall by God in pursuing them;
and outstraying, and met withal by God in pursuing them;
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let them not lie still, as the horse in the mire, as making light of their sinne,
let them not lie still, as the horse in the mire, as making Light of their sin,
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and putting the due consideration of it farre from them; but as soone as they can, labour they to come to themselues againe;
and putting the due consideration of it Far from them; but as soon as they can, labour they to come to themselves again;
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and consider seriously from whence they are fallen, & how it is with them in that estate,
and Consider seriously from whence they Are fallen, & how it is with them in that estate,
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and how they are estranged from God, and giue no rest to themselues, till with the prodigall sonne they resolue with broken hearts to goe againe to their father who is their refuge, and say:
and how they Are estranged from God, and give no rest to themselves, till with the prodigal son they resolve with broken hearts to go again to their father who is their refuge, and say:
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We haue sinned, receiue vs graciously:
We have sinned, receive us graciously:
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and so God, who offereth to raise vp such as are fallen, will, with the father of the prodigall, receiue and welcome them ioyfully.
and so God, who Offereth to raise up such as Are fallen, will, with the father of the prodigal, receive and welcome them joyfully.
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And so with Samson, and others, who haue slidden as he did, let them renue their couenant more strongly with the Lord, that it may hold firme for the time to come,
And so with samson, and Others, who have slidden as he did, let them renew their Covenant more strongly with the Lord, that it may hold firm for the time to come,
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euen to death, as his did, against all sinne, and especially that which hath foiled them most,
even to death, as his did, against all sin, and especially that which hath foiled them most,
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lest it returne back more strongly vpon them, as waters which were ill stopped.
lest it return back more strongly upon them, as waters which were ill stopped.
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And lastly, let them returne againe humbly and penitently for mercie, and it shall be, according to their faith, granted them.
And lastly, let them return again humbly and penitently for mercy, and it shall be, according to their faith, granted them.
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But I trow, they are most happie, who feeling and finding how sweete the Lord is,
But I trow, they Are most happy, who feeling and finding how sweet the Lord is,
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and how gainfull his seruice is, will prouide, as they are taught, to abide constantly in his loue,
and how gainful his service is, will provide, as they Are taught, to abide constantly in his love,
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as hee willeth them to doe, not putting the matter vpon a venture, nor vrging the Lord to such a sharp manner of discipline, through their boldnesse, as this of Samson was;
as he wills them to do, not putting the matter upon a venture, nor urging the Lord to such a sharp manner of discipline, through their boldness, as this of samson was;
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all this (I say) they will doe and that gladly also, except they long for woe,
all this (I say) they will do and that gladly also, except they long for woe,
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and stand vpon thornes till they haue brought sorrow vpon themselues, and doubled at least their owne labour,
and stand upon thorns till they have brought sorrow upon themselves, and doubled At lest their own labour,
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and trouble in recouering their welfare againe.
and trouble in recovering their welfare again.
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By this verse it appeareth, that at this strange spectacle of the casting downe the house vpon the Philistims and their Princes, the rest of them were so amazed, that they suffered the kinsmen of Samson to come thither and carrie him backe againe vnto their land and inheritance, and to burie him there.
By this verse it appears, that At this strange spectacle of the casting down the house upon the philistines and their Princes, the rest of them were so amazed, that they suffered the kinsmen of samson to come thither and carry him back again unto their land and inheritance, and to bury him there.
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Which if they had considered aduisedly, they would haue taken them and the rest, being vnder their power,
Which if they had considered advisedly, they would have taken them and the rest, being under their power,
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and haue put them to the most cruell death;
and have put them to the most cruel death;
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as the Gibeonites desired of Dauid certaine of the kindred of Saul to be hanged vp to reuenge themselues on him, (on Saul I meane) who slew sundrie of them, contrary to the league that Ioshua made with them, which was, that they should not dye,
as the Gibeonites desired of David certain of the kindred of Saul to be hanged up to revenge themselves on him, (on Saul I mean) who slew sundry of them, contrary to the league that Ioshua made with them, which was, that they should not die,
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but cut wood and draw water for the seruice of the Tabernacle.
but Cut wood and draw water for the service of the Tabernacle.
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Thus wee see God sometimes appalles the wicked, so as his people may fare the better by it;
Thus we see God sometime appalls the wicked, so as his people may fare the better by it;
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as by casting them to the ground who sought Christ to take him, wee see hee might easily haue escaped their hands,
as by casting them to the ground who sought christ to take him, we see he might Easily have escaped their hands,
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if he would, and that he had seene it expedient.
if he would, and that he had seen it expedient.
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And euen so, by their feares, or multitude of businesse, as also many other waies, the Lord putteth his hooke in the nostrils of the wicked,
And even so, by their fears, or multitude of business, as also many other ways, the Lord putteth his hook in the nostrils of the wicked,
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so that they desist and leaue off from molesting and vexing his faithfull seruants, though it be sore against their will:
so that they desist and leave off from molesting and vexing his faithful Servants, though it be soar against their will:
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euen as Saul was called away from pursuing Dauid, when he was in great danger.
even as Saul was called away from pursuing David, when he was in great danger.
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2. And he said vnto his mother, The eleuen hundred shekels of siluer that were taken from thee, about which thou cursedst,
2. And he said unto his mother, The eleuen hundred shekels of silver that were taken from thee, about which thou cursedst,
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But if the Lord should reuenge their wrongs vpon their aduersaries, as hee seeth it not alwaies expedient to do, he should make a riddance of the wicked from the earth, But if the Lord should revenge their wrongs upon their Adversaries, as he sees it not always expedient to do, he should make a riddance of the wicked from the earth,
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and so the innocent and righteous should not haue their faith and patience tried by them,
and so the innocent and righteous should not have their faith and patience tried by them,
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as hee hath appointed them to be.
as he hath appointed them to be.
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But seeing he is patient toward them, therefore they should be much afraid to goe on in their cruell course against them,
But seeing he is patient towards them, Therefore they should be much afraid to go on in their cruel course against them,
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as wee see the Priests by the counsell of Gamaliel, thought good, and saw cause to be ruled by him in letting the Apostles goe, who had before intended most cruelly against them;
as we see the Priests by the counsel of Gamaliel, Thought good, and saw cause to be ruled by him in letting the Apostles go, who had before intended most cruelly against them;
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what was it, that hindred them from their purpose, but this, that they feared that the Lord would haue resisted them, who (indeed) so terrified them, that hee constrained them to let them alone.
what was it, that hindered them from their purpose, but this, that they feared that the Lord would have resisted them, who (indeed) so terrified them, that he constrained them to let them alone.
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Thus as well as by the death of some that are maliciously minded against the faithfull;
Thus as well as by the death of Some that Are maliciously minded against the faithful;
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other of their companie are so astonished and appalled, that they desist from their wicked attempts,
other of their company Are so astonished and appalled, that they desist from their wicked attempts,
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and are in such feare, that for the time they cannot tell what they may doe.
and Are in such Fear, that for the time they cannot tell what they may do.
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Thus (to conclude) God easeth the shoulders of his seruants many waies, as wee see, of the burthens that oppressed them,
Thus (to conclude) God eases the shoulders of his Servants many ways, as we see, of the burdens that oppressed them,
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and many other waies, that cannot be expressed, and not in the least manner by taking their oppressors away in the middest of their florishing and crueltie, that wee may see he knoweth how to deliuer his,
and many other ways, that cannot be expressed, and not in the least manner by taking their Oppressors's away in the midst of their flourishing and cruelty, that we may see he Knoweth how to deliver his,
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and sheweth accordingly in due season, that he doth not forget them;
and shows accordingly in due season, that he does not forget them;
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and all to this end, that they may not faint from their good beginnings, nor be discouraged in any good course,
and all to this end, that they may not faint from their good beginnings, nor be discouraged in any good course,
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but hold it alwaies best to depend vpō him, as Israel by Pharaos drowning, and Shushan and the Prouinces by Hamans abasement, with the like, found it.
but hold it always best to depend upon him, as Israel by Pharaohs drowning, and Susa and the Provinces by Hamans abasement, with the like, found it.
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And though in some hot and fierie trials this be hard for the faithfull to go vnder,
And though in Some hight and fiery trials this be hard for the faithful to go under,
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yet after they haue borne the brunt, they would not for any good haue done otherwise.
yet After they have born the brunt, they would not for any good have done otherwise.
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But of the sundrie waies whereby God vseth to succour his, and ioynt their enemies, I haue in another place discoursed at large.
But of the sundry ways whereby God uses to succour his, and joint their enemies, I have in Another place discoursed At large.
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Therefore thus much be said of this point, and of the whole history of Samson.
Therefore thus much be said of this point, and of the Whole history of samson.
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THE SEVENTEENTH CHAPTER. Vers. 1. And there was a man of mount Ephraim, whose name was Micah.
THE SEVENTEENTH CHAPTER. Vers. 1. And there was a man of mount Ephraim, whose name was micah.
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and spakest of also in mine eares, Behold, the siluer is with me, I tooke it.
and spokest of also in mine ears, Behold, the silver is with me, I took it.
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3. And when he had restored the eleuen hundred shekels of siluer to his mother, his mother said, I haue wholly dedicated the siluer vnto the Lord, from my hand,
3. And when he had restored the eleuen hundred shekels of silver to his mother, his mother said, I have wholly dedicated the silver unto the Lord, from my hand,
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for my sonne, to make a grauen Image, and a molten Image: now therefore I will restore it vnto thee. for my son, to make a graven Image, and a melted Image: now Therefore I will restore it unto thee.
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4. Yet herestored the money vnto his mother, and his mother tooke two hundred shekels of siluer,
4. Yet herestored the money unto his mother, and his mother took two hundred shekels of silver,
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and gaue it to the founder, who made thereof a grauen Image, and a molten Image,
and gave it to the founder, who made thereof a graven Image, and a melted Image,
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and they were in the house of Micah. and they were in the house of micah.
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5. And the man Micah had an house of gods, and made an Ephod and Teraphim,
5. And the man micah had an house of God's, and made an Ephod and Teraphim,
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and consecrated one of his sonnes: who became his Priest. and consecrated one of his Sons: who became his Priest.
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6. In those daies there was no King in Israel, but euery man did that which was right in his owne eyes.
6. In those days there was no King in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes.
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IN this Chapter, before I enter into the handling of it, as I vse to do in the other, I must stay a while,
IN this Chapter, before I enter into the handling of it, as I use to do in the other, I must stay a while,
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and say somthing for the satisfying of the reader;
and say something for the satisfying of the reader;
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and that not onely about this Chapter, but also all the other that follow to the end of the booke.
and that not only about this Chapter, but also all the other that follow to the end of the book.
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That which I meane, is this:
That which I mean, is this:
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Whereas it may be, by the ignorant, thought, that the things mentioned in these fiue Chapters following were done in order of time,
Whereas it may be, by the ignorant, Thought, that the things mentioned in these fiue Chapters following were done in order of time,
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after those things which goe before;
After those things which go before;
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I finde by conference of Scriptures that they were not, neither can it be that they should.
I find by conference of Scriptures that they were not, neither can it be that they should.
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But it appeareth that the acts set downe in them, were done long before.
But it appears that the acts Set down in them, were done long before.
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And because it may seeme strange which I say, I neither will nor dare affirme it barely because any other man saith so,
And Because it may seem strange which I say, I neither will nor Dare affirm it barely Because any other man Says so,
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but I will shew my reasons out of the Scripture.
but I will show my Reasons out of the Scripture.
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I affirme therfore, that the things that are said to haue been done in these Chapters following, were done before the times of any of the Iudges,
I affirm Therefore, that the things that Are said to have been done in these Chapters following, were done before the times of any of the Judges,
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or at the least at the end, and after the death of Othniel, mentioned in the first Chapter,
or At the least At the end, and After the death of Othniel, mentioned in the First Chapter,
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or in that vacation of those eighteene yeeres vnder Eglon, while there was no Iudge in Israel.
or in that vacation of those eighteene Years under Eglon, while there was no Judge in Israel.
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And they may not inconueniently bee reckoned to the second Chapter, and the eleuenth verse,
And they may not inconveniently be reckoned to the second Chapter, and the Eleventh verse,
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and those that follow it, which doe mention the horrible wickednesse of the people of Israel after Ioshua was dead,
and those that follow it, which do mention the horrible wickedness of the people of Israel After Ioshua was dead,
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and the chiefe rulers who ouerliued him.
and the chief Rulers who overlived him.
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My reasons that these things were done before the times of the Iudges, or thereabout, are these.
My Reasons that these things were done before the times of the Judges, or thereabouts, Are these.
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The first is, that it is said in the next Chapter, that the Tribe of Dan, being a populous tribe, did inlarge their borders at that time, which (if it should be vnderstood to follow the storie of Samson in the former Chapter, a reckoning being duly made, must be full three hundred yeeres from the diuision of the land.
The First is, that it is said in the next Chapter, that the Tribe of Dan, being a populous tribe, did enlarge their borders At that time, which (if it should be understood to follow the story of samson in the former Chapter, a reckoning being duly made, must be full three hundred Years from the division of the land.
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Against the which therefore (as nothing like to be so) that in the 19. of Ioshua is opposed, where it is said,
Against the which Therefore (as nothing like to be so) that in the 19. of Ioshua is opposed, where it is said,
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as here it is, that the border of the children of Dan was at that time lesse then sufficed:
as Here it is, that the border of the children of Dan was At that time less then sufficed:
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therefore the children of Dan went vp and fought against Laish, euen then;
Therefore the children of Dan went up and fought against Laish, even then;
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and taking it, smote it with the edge of the sword, and enioyed it for their inheritance, and dwelt in it.
and taking it, smote it with the edge of the sword, and enjoyed it for their inheritance, and dwelled in it.
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So that if they of Dan then tooke it, it followeth that the story in the next Chapter, where they are said then to haue taken it, is to bee referred to that time mentioned in Ioshua 19. which was three hundred yeeres before,
So that if they of Dan then took it, it follows that the story in the next Chapter, where they Are said then to have taken it, is to be referred to that time mentioned in Ioshua 19. which was three hundred Years before,
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and not to the time following immediatly after Samson, according to the order of the Chapter as it is set.
and not to the time following immediately After samson, according to the order of the Chapter as it is Set.
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And this is my first reason why these fiue Chapters follow not the order of time, as they be placed.
And this is my First reason why these fiue Chapters follow not the order of time, as they be placed.
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Another reason why these Chapters cannot bee vnderstood to bee set downe according to the order wherein they stand,
another reason why these Chapters cannot be understood to be Set down according to the order wherein they stand,
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and the time in which they are thought to haue been done, to wit, immediately after Samson, but are to bee referred to the former times, that were three hundred yeeres before:
and the time in which they Are Thought to have been done, to wit, immediately After samson, but Are to be referred to the former times, that were three hundred Years before:
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another reason for it, I say, is this;
Another reason for it, I say, is this;
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that Ionathan the Leuite, mentioned in these two Chapters, is said to haue been the nephew of Manasseh the son of Moses, and the sonne of Gershom nephew to Moses, who were dead well nigh three hundred yeeres before the death of Samson, and therefore vnlike,
that Ionathan the Levite, mentioned in these two Chapters, is said to have been the nephew of Manasses the son of Moses, and the son of Gershom nephew to Moses, who were dead well High three hundred Years before the death of samson, and Therefore unlike,
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or rather impossible that he should liue after Samson.
or rather impossible that he should live After samson.
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Thirdly, whereas the acts of these fiue Chapters followed one another at the same time, it is manifest that at the war of the Beniamites, chapter 20. Phineas the sonne of Eliazar the sonne of Aaron ministred before the Lord at that time,
Thirdly, whereas the acts of these fiue Chapters followed one Another At the same time, it is manifest that At the war of the Benjaminites, chapter 20. Phinehas the son of Eliazar the son of Aaron ministered before the Lord At that time,
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and asked counsell of him, if they should go against Beniamin to warre.
and asked counsel of him, if they should go against Benjamin to war.
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for in a short time after, by little and little, another generation arose, which knew not the Lord,
for in a short time After, by little and little, Another generation arose, which knew not the Lord,
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And the same Phineas aboue three hundred yeeres before the death of Samson, appeased the wrath of God by thrusting through Zimri and Cosby in their tent,
And the same Phinehas above three hundred Years before the death of samson, appeased the wrath of God by thrusting through Zimri and Cosby in their tent,
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while the people of Israel were on the other side Iordan, and were not as yet come into the land of Canaan.
while the people of Israel were on the other side Iordan, and were not as yet come into the land of Canaan.
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Therefore the acts mentioned to haue been done in these fiue Chapters, could not bee done after the death of Samson, as they by their placing may be thought to haue been; but long before:
Therefore the acts mentioned to have been done in these fiue Chapters, could not be done After the death of samson, as they by their placing may be Thought to have been; but long before:
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vnlesse we grant that Phineas and the rest, as Ionathan, and the Danites that went to Laish, liued three hundred and more yeeres, which none then did:
unless we grant that Phinehas and the rest, as Ionathan, and the Danites that went to Laish, lived three hundred and more Years, which none then did:
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for three or foure generations before that, in Moses time, the daies of a man were reckoned but threescore yeeres and ten,
for three or foure generations before that, in Moses time, the days of a man were reckoned but threescore Years and ten,
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or fourescore at the most, to speake of, and those also with paine and wearinesse.
or fourescore At the most, to speak of, and those also with pain and weariness.
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To these may this be added, that the Citie Ierusalem, then called Iebus, part whereof fell to the Beniamites, at the peoples first comming into the land of promise,
To these may this be added, that the city Ierusalem, then called Jebus, part whereof fell to the Benjaminites, At the peoples First coming into the land of promise,
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and part of it was in the hands of Iudah: this Iebus was now said to be possessed of the Iebusites, in the 19. Chapter.
and part of it was in the hands of Iudah: this Jebus was now said to be possessed of the Jebusites, in the 19. Chapter.
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Now that which was giuen to Beniamin three hundred yeeres before, and enioyed of them.
Now that which was given to Benjamin three hundred Years before, and enjoyed of them.
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Iosh. 18. being taken from the Iebusites, could it be in the possession of the Iebusites so long after, being driuen out so long before? And though they were not wholly expelled, (as Iosh 15.) yet part of them was, Iudg. 1. And the men of Iudah who tooke it, slew the inhabitants with the edge of the sword,
Joshua 18. being taken from the Jebusites, could it be in the possession of the Jebusites so long After, being driven out so long before? And though they were not wholly expelled, (as Joshua 15.) yet part of them was, Judges 1. And the men of Iudah who took it, slew the inhabitants with the edge of the sword,
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and burnt the City with fire.
and burned the city with fire.
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The other part of it was, as I said, pertaining to Beniamin; and though some remained to the time of Dauid, yet they enioyed not the City,
The other part of it was, as I said, pertaining to Benjamin; and though Some remained to the time of David, yet they enjoyed not the city,
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though they could not bee wholly cast out;
though they could not be wholly cast out;
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but were onely in holds, as may be seene, 2. Sam. 5. Therefore that which is said of Iebus in the next Chapter, that it was called the City of the Iebusites, is not to bee vnderstood to haue been so called now after the death of Samson, but three hundred yeeres before,
but were only in holds, as may be seen, 2. Sam. 5. Therefore that which is said of Jebus in the next Chapter, that it was called the city of the Jebusites, is not to be understood to have been so called now After the death of samson, but three hundred Years before,
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when it was not yet giuen to Beniamin, nor taken by Iudah.
when it was not yet given to Benjamin, nor taken by Iudah.
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I say therfore, that in this and the other 4. Chapters following, is shewed that the Common-wealth of the Israelites was most corrupt both in religion and manners,
I say Therefore, that in this and the other 4. Chapters following, is showed that the Commonwealth of the Israelites was most corrupt both in Religion and manners,
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after the death of Ioshua, and the other good rulers that ouerliued him:
After the death of Ioshua, and the other good Rulers that overlived him:
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and the whole tribes fell to Idolatry, and horrible wickednesse, of both which an example is set downe here;
and the Whole tribes fell to Idolatry, and horrible wickedness, of both which an Exampl is Set down Here;
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one of their Idolatry in the 17. and 18. Chapters;
one of their Idolatry in the 17. and 18. Chapters;
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and another of the monstrous life that was then in vse among them, which is set downe in the other three Chapters following.
and Another of the monstrous life that was then in use among them, which is Set down in the other three Chapters following.
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This being said of the time when the acts of this and the Chapters following were done:
This being said of the time when the acts of this and the Chapters following were done:
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I proceed now after the manner that I vse in the former Chapters, to set downe the summe and parts of this.
I proceed now After the manner that I use in the former Chapters, to Set down the sum and parts of this.
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The summe of it is this:
The sum of it is this:
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That a woman, mother to one Micah in this Chapter mentioned, lost a good summe of money, (as it might be, about an hundred poudd after our reckoning) which her sonne Micah had stollen from her.
That a woman, mother to one micah in this Chapter mentioned, lost a good sum of money, (as it might be, about an hundred poudd After our reckoning) which her son micah had stolen from her.
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This money when he (hearing how shee cursed for the losse of it) had restored to her againe, she bestowed it vpon idolatrous vses.
This money when he (hearing how she cursed for the loss of it) had restored to her again, she bestowed it upon idolatrous uses.
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For she procured a molten and grauen Image to be made with part of it;
For she procured a melted and graven Image to be made with part of it;
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and her sonne made other Images and ornaments for them both, of the rest of it,
and her son made other Images and Ornament for them both, of the rest of it,
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and hired a Leuite for the better furnishing and setting out of the matter, to be in his house, as his Priest with him.
and hired a Levite for the better furnishing and setting out of the matter, to be in his house, as his Priest with him.
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The parts of the Chapter are two: the one, concerning the Idolatry of the woman and her sonne, vnto the 17. verse:
The parts of the Chapter Are two: the one, Concerning the Idolatry of the woman and her son, unto the 17. verse:
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the second, how Micah hired himselfe a Priest for the purpose, to the end of the Chapter.
the second, how micah hired himself a Priest for the purpose, to the end of the Chapter.
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And by this example we see how Idolatrie in those bad times was first brought into a priuate familie, which after spread into a whole tribe.
And by this Exampl we see how Idolatry in those bad times was First brought into a private family, which After spread into a Whole tribe.
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The first part of the Chapter.
The First part of the Chapter.
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IN the first part, we are to consider of the woman, in the sixe former verses.
IN the First part, we Are to Consider of the woman, in the sixe former Verses.
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And here first of the things which are spoken of her before her Idolatry, as they are laid out in the text. And Here First of the things which Are spoken of her before her Idolatry, as they Are laid out in the text.
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Where (after that she is said to bee the mother of this Micah, a man of mount Ephraim) it is added, that certaine money which she had vowed to the Lord, was stollen from her by her son:
Where (After that she is said to be the mother of this micah, a man of mount Ephraim) it is added, that certain money which she had vowed to the Lord, was stolen from her by her son:
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whereat shee cursed the theefe, not knowing who hee was that had taken it away. And when he confessed his fault, and that he had it, shee blessed him:
whereat she cursed the thief, not knowing who he was that had taken it away. And when he confessed his fault, and that he had it, she blessed him:
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who restoring it to her againe, shee answered him, that shee had vowed it to the Lord for his vse,
who restoring it to her again, she answered him, that she had vowed it to the Lord for his use,
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and therefore bad him take it againe.
and Therefore bade him take it again.
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Lay not vp treasure for your selues vpon earth, where the rust and moth doth corrupt, Lay not up treasure for your selves upon earth, where the rust and moth does corrupt,
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So shee tooke two hundred shekels therof, to make a molten Image of it, and put it in the house of Micah: and (as it may be gathered by her owne words) added the rest to other like apurtenances thereunto.
So she took two hundred shekels thereof, to make a melted Image of it, and put it in the house of micah: and (as it may be gathered by her own words) added the rest to other like appurtenances thereunto.
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Many things offer themselues to vs heere worthie the noting. And first this:
Many things offer themselves to us Here worthy the noting. And First this:
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that this Micahs mother had of her superfluitie and great wealth, wel nigh an hundred pound to vow to superstition and idolatrie, (for so it appeareth) and that they were both very wealthie, in as much as hee was able to make, maintaine,
that this Micahs mother had of her superfluity and great wealth, well High an hundred pound to Voelli to Superstition and idolatry, (for so it appears) and that they were both very wealthy, in as much as he was able to make, maintain,
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and furnish an house or chappell of Images, (not of the meanest mettall) and to adorne them, and she to increase them.
and furnish an house or chapel of Images, (not of the Meanest mettle) and to adorn them, and she to increase them.
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This sheweth, that howseuer many want and are in great need, (whose penurie should be relieued with the superfluitie of others) yet in the meane while there are, who haue more then they can tell well how to bestow or imploy.
This shows, that howseuer many want and Are in great need, (whose penury should be relieved with the superfluity of Others) yet in the mean while there Are, who have more then they can tell well how to bestow or employ.
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But alas, they haue no heart to doe good with it, especially to others, neither wil be taught to lay aside,
But alas, they have no heart to do good with it, especially to Others, neither will be taught to lay aside,
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as God blesseth them, to good vses and ends:
as God Blesses them, to good uses and ends:
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nor to themselues to doe the best good, namely, that they may bring foorth much fruite, that so their soules may fare well.
nor to themselves to do the best good, namely, that they may bring forth much fruit, that so their Souls may fare well.
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Yet this was not the fault of these two, that they had no heart to lay it out,
Yet this was not the fault of these two, that they had no heart to lay it out,
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for that they were ready enough to doe, but they did it amisse, and to idolatrous vses.
for that they were ready enough to do, but they did it amiss, and to idolatrous uses.
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For though they thought they did well imploy it, yet they were superstitiously and blindly led to that which they did.
For though they Thought they did well employ it, yet they were superstitiously and blindly led to that which they did.
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And as it was the sinne of these, that their zeale was carried amisse, through want of knowledge, (which yet excuseth them not, seeing they were the posteritie of the visible Church,
And as it was the sin of these, that their zeal was carried amiss, through want of knowledge, (which yet excuseth them not, seeing they were the posterity of the visible Church,
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and in likelihood themselues lately of it) so others, whose knowledge is greater, offend in their kind as grossely.
and in likelihood themselves lately of it) so Others, whose knowledge is greater, offend in their kind as grossly.
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For, either they cannot depart from it at all and forgoe it, I meane, any portion of their superfluitie, (which is one extremitie) or they lash it out vnlawfully vpon their lusts, either in voluptuousnes,
For, either they cannot depart from it At all and forgo it, I mean, any portion of their superfluity, (which is one extremity) or they lash it out unlawfully upon their Lustiest, either in voluptuousness,
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as adulterie, drunkennesse, and such like, which is another and more dangerous extremitie:
as adultery, Drunkenness, and such like, which is Another and more dangerous extremity:
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and to one of these, though not all in a like measure, tend the most mens vsing of their goods.
and to one of these, though not all in a like measure, tend the most men's using of their goods.
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Few aime at the best manner of disposing them. If they did, God hath giuen enough;
Few aim At the best manner of disposing them. If they did, God hath given enough;
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that as it was in gathering the Manna, he that gathered lesse then a homer, wanted not,
that as it was in gathering the Manna, he that gathered less then a homer, wanted not,
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and that hee who gathered more, had nothing ouer: So for the condition of euery man, God hath giuen sufficient:
and that he who gathered more, had nothing over: So for the condition of every man, God hath given sufficient:
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yea, and for the sin of men, causeth the sea to drowne much wealth, and much to be lost on the land;
yea, and for the since of men, Causes the sea to drown much wealth, and much to be lost on the land;
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as if he would haue vs thereby take knowledge, that he had rather it should be lost, where only it doth no good,
as if he would have us thereby take knowledge, that he had rather it should be lost, where only it does no good,
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then to be in the hands of wicked men, where it should doe much euill and hurt.
then to be in the hands of wicked men, where it should do much evil and hurt.
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Therefore let vs bee ready to imploy our goods to the comforting of other euer way,
Therefore let us be ready to employ our goods to the comforting of other ever Way,
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and so, as we also may haue all possible good, by the well vsing of them.
and so, as we also may have all possible good, by the well using of them.
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But a fitter place for the pursuit of this point, will be that which is said after in the third verse.
But a fitter place for the pursuit of this point, will be that which is said After in the third verse.
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Now it is said, that all this money, while she had it in her possession, was stollen from her.
Now it is said, that all this money, while she had it in her possession, was stolen from her.
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Nothing is said of the manner of this fact, but barely and simply it is set downe that it was so.
Nothing is said of the manner of this fact, but barely and simply it is Set down that it was so.
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To teach vs, among other things, how fickle and vncertaine the hauing and enioying of worldly goods is,
To teach us, among other things, how fickle and uncertain the having and enjoying of worldly goods is,
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and how soone they be lost, and how many waies, (for who suspecteth his owne children) they being one mans today, and another mans tomorrow.
and how soon they be lost, and how many ways, (for who suspects his own children) they being one men today, and Another men tomorrow.
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As Benhadad said to Ahab by his seruant, Thy siluer and gold is mine:
As Benhadad said to Ahab by his servant, Thy silver and gold is mine:
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and a very little while after, all that Benhadad had, and he himself was at Ahabs pleasure,
and a very little while After, all that Benhadad had, and he himself was At Ahabs pleasure,
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and he was driuen to begge his life of him. Thus it hath bin with good and bad in all ages.
and he was driven to beg his life of him. Thus it hath been with good and bad in all ages.
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Which yet I say not, as though wee should set all at sixe and seuen,
Which yet I say not, as though we should Set all At sixe and seuen,
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and not labour for commodities, (for God hath commanded vs so to doe) and make small account of Gods goodnesse in giuing these earthly benefits vnto vs, (for they are his great blessings for singular vses) and wee are commanded to be occupied in our callings for the obtaining necessaries for our life thereby.
and not labour for commodities, (for God hath commanded us so to do) and make small account of God's Goodness in giving these earthly benefits unto us, (for they Are his great blessings for singular uses) and we Are commanded to be occupied in our callings for the obtaining necessaries for our life thereby.
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But to such changes hath God made the condition of earthly substance subiect, that we may learne not to trust in vncertaine riches, (as we are most prone and ready to doe) but in the liuing God, that we may liue with him;
But to such changes hath God made the condition of earthly substance Subject, that we may Learn not to trust in uncertain riches, (as we Are most prove and ready to do) but in the living God, that we may live with him;
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and that we indanger not our selues by wronging or offering violence to any for comming by them, which are so soone lost;
and that we endanger not our selves by wronging or offering violence to any for coming by them, which Are so soon lost;
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but doe good with them rather, and be rich in good workes, and not follow the example of the wicked world, who commit all mischiefe to get them, and in vsing them.
but do good with them rather, and be rich in good works, and not follow the Exampl of the wicked world, who commit all mischief to get them, and in using them.
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Therfore our Sauiour chargeth vs, saying:
Therefore our Saviour charges us, saying:
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and where theeues breake through and steale: but lay vp your treasure in heauen. and where thieves break through and steal: but lay up your treasure in heaven.
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We haue said enough of the ficklenes of outward things, by one occasion or other, in the most of the former chapters.
We have said enough of the fickleness of outward things, by one occasion or other, in the most of the former Chapters.
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Her money was stollen by her owne sonne.
Her money was stolen by her own son.
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For many children make a light matter of stealing and plucking from their parents, as though it were their own, euen while their parents liue.
For many children make a Light matter of stealing and plucking from their Parents, as though it were their own, even while their Parents live.
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But such make no conscience, who dare so doe, to defraud their parents.
But such make no conscience, who Dare so do, to defraud their Parents.
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This aggrauated Micha his sin in that he robbed his owne mother, who yet of himselfe was rich,
This aggravated Micah his since in that he robbed his own mother, who yet of himself was rich,
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and needed not to fall to such practises, and she was in house with him, and (as it is most like) they vsed all things in common together,
and needed not to fallen to such practises, and she was in house with him, and (as it is most like) they used all things in Common together,
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and at least the money was like to fall to him for his share:
and At least the money was like to fallen to him for his share:
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and yet all this notwithstanding, behold his sin, that he could not forbeare, but that he must needs put his hand to it before the time.
and yet all this notwithstanding, behold his since, that he could not forbear, but that he must needs put his hand to it before the time.
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This sheweth sin to be out of measure sinfull, in that they who commit it (setting aside a lewd & wanton humour,
This shows since to be out of measure sinful, in that they who commit it (setting aside a lewd & wanton humour,
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and an heart so full of naughtinesse, that it must haue vent some way) oft times haue no more need to do it,
and an heart so full of naughtiness, that it must have vent Some Way) oft times have no more need to do it,
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then to put their hand in the beares mouth.
then to put their hand in the bears Mouth.
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Of this sort are the waily, idle, and needlesse oathes and speeches of some, the medlings of busie bodies in other mens matters,
Of this sort Are the waily, idle, and needless Oaths and Speeches of Some, the meddlings of busy bodies in other men's matters,
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and (that which is more dangerous) in things that are too high for them;
and (that which is more dangerous) in things that Are too high for them;
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also the stealings of rich men; as this Micha was:
also the stealings of rich men; as this Micah was:
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with the whoredomes of married persons, and those lyes which we call iesting lyes for pleasure sake,
with the whoredoms of married Persons, and those lies which we call jesting lies for pleasure sake,
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and the drunkennesse of such with their lewd companions abroad, who yet may be well and with sufficiencie satisfied at home, with an hundred more of like sort.
and the Drunkenness of such with their lewd Sodales abroad, who yet may be well and with sufficiency satisfied At home, with an hundred more of like sort.
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Though al sin be vile & odious, (for no sin is necessary because some are needlesse) yet to be sure, he that sinneth,
Though all since be vile & odious, (for no since is necessary Because Some Are needless) yet to be sure, he that Sinneth,
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when he hath no need, and therefore wanteth excuse euen to God and man, as he that committeth adultery,
when he hath no need, and Therefore Wants excuse even to God and man, as he that Committeth adultery,
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or the like, to be sure (I say) he troubleth and destroyeth his owne soule.
or the like, to be sure (I say) he Troubles and Destroyeth his own soul.
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Remember how Nathan inlargeth the sin of Dauid by this circumstance, that he hauing many wiues, robbed his poore neighbour of his onely wife,
remember how Nathan enlargeth the since of David by this circumstance, that he having many wives, robbed his poor neighbour of his only wife,
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and killed her husband also, for the better concealement of his adulterie.
and killed her husband also, for the better concealment of his adultery.
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And this was so inexcusable euen in the censure of the offender himselfe, that he abhorred it, and condemned it most deeply:
And this was so inexcusable even in the censure of the offender himself, that he abhorred it, and condemned it most deeply:
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and therefore thinke not that God will take such by the hand.
and Therefore think not that God will take such by the hand.
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Besides, this teacheth parents to traine vp their children religiously, and to disgrace and make odious all sin to them,
Beside, this Teaches Parents to train up their children religiously, and to disgrace and make odious all since to them,
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as well as to follow them with other instruction, and good example; that lying, swearing, stealing, and the like, may, through Gods blessing, bee farre from them;
as well as to follow them with other instruction, and good Exampl; that lying, swearing, stealing, and the like, may, through God's blessing, be Far from them;
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which, with such other like sinnes, will easily and soone fasten vpon them, vnlesse by good education they be weaned from them:
which, with such other like Sins, will Easily and soon fasten upon them, unless by good education they be weaned from them:
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as shall appeare in the next point saue one more cleerely.
as shall appear in the next point save one more clearly.
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Now in that he being an Idolater, was also a great theefe, we may note, that they who dare fall to Idolatrie and false worshipping of God, are not to be trusted in duties doing to men.
Now in that he being an Idolater, was also a great thief, we may note, that they who Dare fallen to Idolatry and false worshipping of God, Are not to be trusted in duties doing to men.
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So Abraham said to the King of Gerar, of all, as well as Idolaters, that where the feare of God is not, there is smal likelihod that the feare of man will preuaile:
So Abraham said to the King of Gerar, of all, as well as Idolaters, that where the Fear of God is not, there is small likelihood that the Fear of man will prevail:
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and so hee will say, that doth rightly consider it. For howsoeuer a deceiuer may for a time, and while he is not greatly prouoked,
and so he will say, that does rightly Consider it. For howsoever a deceiver may for a time, and while he is not greatly provoked,
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neither hath any occasion offered him, or is held in by strong outward bridles or inducements from outrage, may (I say) shew good example among men,
neither hath any occasion offered him, or is held in by strong outward bridles or inducements from outrage, may (I say) show good Exampl among men,
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and walke without offence toward them;
and walk without offence towards them;
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yet when he shall see his time, he will shew what he is, as wee see in seruants, in children, in friends betrusted with great matters, bewraying at length an vnfaithfull heart: and the reason is great:
yet when he shall see his time, he will show what he is, as we see in Servants, in children, in Friends betrusted with great matters, bewraying At length an unfaithful heart: and the reason is great:
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they are false to God, and what man then shall looke for any better at their hands? euen as the holy Ghost saith of the Iudge, that hee neither feared God, nor reuerenced man.
they Are false to God, and what man then shall look for any better At their hands? even as the holy Ghost Says of the Judge, that he neither feared God, nor reverenced man.
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And much the rather is this true in Idolaters;
And much the rather is this true in Idolaters;
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seeing that euen he who is of sound religion, as I haue said, yet if his heart be not vpright, may possibly bee a deceiuer.
seeing that even he who is of found Religion, as I have said, yet if his heart be not upright, may possibly be a deceiver.
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Among other vses of this point, this is one, and not the least that we pray for such as are in authoritie, that they may religiously prouide, that their people may feare God, (at least want no ordinary meanes that may draw them thereunto) and therefrom be conscionably carried to obedience outwardly towards men.
Among other uses of this point, this is one, and not the least that we pray for such as Are in Authority, that they may religiously provide, that their people may Fear God, (At least want not ordinary means that may draw them thereunto) and therefrom be Conscionably carried to Obedience outwardly towards men.
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Seeing the most forcible meane to containe men within compasse, is the feare of him, who can cast body and soule into hell, rather then him who can but destroy the body.
Seeing the most forcible mean to contain men within compass, is the Fear of him, who can cast body and soul into hell, rather then him who can but destroy the body.
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Besides, that nothing is secret to God, before whom all things are naked and manifest.
Beside, that nothing is secret to God, before whom all things Are naked and manifest.
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Whereas the seuerest Magistrate can proceed no further then by witnesses, himselfe not being priuie to the conscience or fact of the offender. But of this elsewhere.
Whereas the Severest Magistrate can proceed no further then by Witnesses, himself not being privy to the conscience or fact of the offender. But of this elsewhere.
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Concerning Idolaters in particular, euen the deuout and especially Papists, this president of Micah is sufficient to stop the mouthes both of them,
Concerning Idolaters in particular, even the devout and especially Papists, this president of micah is sufficient to stop the mouths both of them,
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and of their abettors, who iustifie their innocencie and good behauiour towards men.
and of their abettors, who justify their innocence and good behaviour towards men.
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Whereof there were more cause and colour, if the rotten hollownesse of their hearts brake not foorth into hideous and horrible vnrighteousnes,
Whereof there were more cause and colour, if the rotten hollowness of their hearts brake not forth into hideous and horrible unrighteousness,
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as vncleannes, crueltie, murthers, treasons, lyings vnder the maske of ambigious speeches, and most slanderous defamations not of meane persons,
as uncleanness, cruelty, murders, treasons, lyings under the mask of ambiguous Speeches, and most slanderous defamations not of mean Persons,
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but of Princes, and their gouernment, besides periuries, breaches of league and promise with many more,
but of Princes, and their government, beside perjuries, Breaches of league and promise with many more,
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and some of them maintained by them in Schooles, as well as practised.
and Some of them maintained by them in Schools, as well as practised.
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The deuoutest of them are the least euill persons, but the rest are little better in their iudgements then in their practise,
The devoutest of them Are the least evil Persons, but the rest Are little better in their Judgments then in their practice,
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euen Atheisticall and damnable in both.
even Atheistical and damnable in both.
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For who seeth not, but that the late monsters of opinions and positions which they haue broched, flow from no other fountaine,
For who sees not, but that the late monsters of opinions and positions which they have broached, flow from no other fountain,
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but a resolute and malicious purpose to serue their owne turnes, and hold vp their tottering kingdome,
but a resolute and malicious purpose to serve their own turns, and hold up their tottering Kingdom,
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though with the ruine and ouerthrow of all their opposites? So destitute they are of all ground of Scripture or sound reason.
though with the ruin and overthrow of all their opposites? So destitute they Are of all ground of Scripture or found reason.
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These eleuen hundred shekels, when hee heard his mother curse for the losse of them, he confesseth he had them:
These eleuen hundred shekels, when he herd his mother curse for the loss of them, he Confesses he had them:
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but lest ye should think, that confession went with any sound repentance, yee may see him bewray the contrary.
but lest you should think, that Confessi went with any found Repentance, ye may see him bewray the contrary.
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For as though he had been ashamed to be taken for a theefe, (whereas the penitent theefe,
For as though he had been ashamed to be taken for a thief, (whereas the penitent thief,
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like him, in the Gospell, did freely acknowledge it, and to the full testifie, that he was out of loue with the sinne) hee here exten uateth his sinne, saying:
like him, in the Gospel, did freely acknowledge it, and to the full testify, that he was out of love with the sin) he Here exten uateth his sin, saying:
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The shekels which were taken from thee, it was I that tooke them:
The shekels which were taken from thee, it was I that took them:
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but ye must marke that he saith, he did but take them, but not steale them;
but you must mark that he Says, he did but take them, but not steal them;
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which extenuating of the fact, was farre from one that repented:
which extenuating of the fact, was Far from one that repented:
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let it be a warning to vs, that we make not light of sinne, for then wee will fall to commit it;
let it be a warning to us, that we make not Light of sin, for then we will fallen to commit it;
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neither confesse wee it slightly, for then wee will returne to it againe.
neither confess we it slightly, for then we will return to it again.
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He that meanes to turne vtterly from it, will with Daniel in the ninth Chapter, aggrauate and deface it,
He that means to turn utterly from it, will with daniel in the ninth Chapter, aggravate and deface it,
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and with the people in Samuels time, make his speciall sinne which hee is guiltie of, and confesseth;
and with the people in Samuels time, make his special sin which he is guilty of, and Confesses;
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hee will, I say, make it more odious, then all his other sinnes:
he will, I say, make it more odious, then all his other Sins:
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so did they say to the Lord, Forgiue vs our sinnes, especially this that we asked for our selues a King.
so did they say to the Lord, Forgive us our Sins, especially this that we asked for our selves a King.
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But of this, to wit, the danger of extenuating sinne, and the nature of true repentance, I haue distinctly spoken in other places.
But of this, to wit, the danger of extenuating sin, and the nature of true Repentance, I have distinctly spoken in other places.
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THE NINETIETH SERMON ON THE XVII. CHAPTER OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE NINETIETH SERMON ON THE XVII. CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
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NOw to proceede with Micah and his mother, this is further to be marked in him her sonne, that when he saw his mother so troubled for the losse of the money,
NOw to proceed with micah and his mother, this is further to be marked in him her son, that when he saw his mother so troubled for the loss of the money,
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and heard her curse for it, hee did not suffer her to lye still in that estate,
and herd her curse for it, he did not suffer her to lie still in that estate,
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but made haste to quiet her, by telling her that he had it.
but made haste to quiet her, by telling her that he had it.
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Which I note of him, though a bad man, to the iust condemning of those, who seeke to vexe their parents,
Which I note of him, though a bad man, to the just condemning of those, who seek to vex their Parents,
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and to doe that which they know will grieue them at the heart, when yet they can doe otherwise. If ye aske how:
and to do that which they know will grieve them At the heart, when yet they can do otherwise. If you ask how:
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I answere, besides many wilfull parts played by them otherwaies, they doe it by their irreligious, prophane,
I answer, beside many wilful parts played by them otherways, they do it by their irreligious, profane,
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and vnthriftie course, in spending their goods wastfully and riotously:
and unthrifty course, in spending their goods wastefully and riotously:
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whereas not onely children should not grieue their parents, but neither one neighbour or stranger should vexe or disquiet another.
whereas not only children should not grieve their Parents, but neither one neighbour or stranger should vex or disquiet Another.
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But all should procure the peace and welfare of other, and not seeke to vex them, which a man would thinke were a goodly sight to behold,
But all should procure the peace and welfare of other, and not seek to vex them, which a man would think were a goodly sighed to behold,
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and that because God is bountifull and rich in mercie toward vs, who haue ten thousand times more prouoked him to reuenge,
and that Because God is bountiful and rich in mercy towards us, who have ten thousand times more provoked him to revenge,
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then the worst enemie we haue hath proked vs. And therefore cruell and rigorous are they, who are so hard hearted that they can reioyce in other mens harmes,
then the worst enemy we have hath proked us And Therefore cruel and rigorous Are they, who Are so hard hearted that they can rejoice in other men's harms,
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& laugh at the shrewd turnes that befall them, (prouoking thereby the like to be done to themselues) so farre is it off, that they either pitie or seeke to rescue them in their oppressions.
& laugh At the shrewd turns that befall them, (provoking thereby the like to be done to themselves) so Far is it off, that they either pity or seek to rescue them in their oppressions.
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Further he saith, that when his mother missed the money, she cursed.
Further he Says, that when his mother missed the money, she cursed.
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By cursing so, she might meane as well her hard happe, (as such count it) as well as him that had stollen it. Both she might doe:
By cursing so, she might mean as well her hard happen, (as such count it) as well as him that had stolen it. Both she might do:
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but whether of both soeuer it was, vnsauourie and vngodly it was.
but whither of both soever it was, unsavoury and ungodly it was.
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And yet hearing newes of it againe by her sonnes confession, she is in another extremitie,
And yet hearing news of it again by her Sons Confessi, she is in Another extremity,
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and blesseth him, as fast as she cursed before. These distinct points let vs a little consider of, ere we goe from this verse.
and Blesses him, as fast as she cursed before. These distinct points let us a little Consider of, ere we go from this verse.
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And for the first of these, wee see in this woman, as in a glasse, the cursed nature that is in most people, (except corrected by grace) that when any thing crosseth them,
And for the First of these, we see in this woman, as in a glass, the cursed nature that is in most people, (except corrected by grace) that when any thing Crosseth them,
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or befalles them otherwise then they would, it driues God out of remembrance and the consideration of his prouidence,
or befalls them otherwise then they would, it drives God out of remembrance and the consideration of his providence,
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or of their owne iust desert which hath brought it vpon them, and so they let passe their dutie, which in such accidents God calles them to practise.
or of their own just desert which hath brought it upon them, and so they let pass their duty, which in such accidents God calls them to practise.
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That which is presentest with vs, is wrath and reuenge;
That which is presentest with us, is wrath and revenge;
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which seeing we cannot haue to the full vpon the supposed wronger of vs, therefore that toole which is readiest we draw;
which seeing we cannot have to the full upon the supposed wronger of us, Therefore that tool which is Readiest we draw;
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euen a venomed arrow out of the quiuer of a poysoned heart, cursing, banning, and swearing and such like.
even a venomed arrow out of the quiver of a poisoned heart, cursing, banning, and swearing and such like.
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Not that men content themselues with this, (saue onely to vent the some of their wicked hearts presently, which else they thinke would burst) for when they come neerer the partie, they will requite him ten for one,
Not that men content themselves with this, (save only to vent the Some of their wicked hearts presently, which Else they think would burst) for when they come nearer the party, they will requite him ten for one,
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& hit him home to purpose, as the Philistims did Samson. But till this come, they will bee doing with the other.
& hit him home to purpose, as the philistines did samson. But till this come, they will be doing with the other.
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And the greatest impotencie men bewray in this kinde, when the casualtie is such as they see not how they can redresse it,
And the greatest impotency men bewray in this kind, when the casualty is such as they see not how they can redress it,
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but it must bee stood too howsoeuer. Thus did the laylor, when his prisoners were fled.
but it must be stood too howsoever. Thus did the laylor, when his Prisoners were fled.
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Thus men doe when their goods are impaired by ill debtors, suertiship, cosonage, ill bargaines, robberie,
Thus men do when their goods Are impaired by ill debtors, suretyship, cosonage, ill bargains, robbery,
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nay euen when Gods more immediate hand crosseth them, as in trauell by sea or land, in their haruests and commodities, by vnseasonable weather, bad successe or the like.
nay even when God's more immediate hand Crosseth them, as in travel by sea or land, in their harvest's and commodities, by unseasonable weather, bad success or the like.
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And then they let the arrow flye, light where it will, sometimes vpon God himselfe, (for he that curseth his lot, curseth God,
And then they let the arrow fly, Light where it will, sometime upon God himself, (for he that Curseth his lot, Curseth God,
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and if he were within his reach, he would surely challenge him) and sometimes vpon men,
and if he were within his reach, he would surely challenge him) and sometime upon men,
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nay sometimes vpon the senselesse creature it selfe wherein they are crossed, or which crosseth them, by the side wherof, they wound God himselfe.
nay sometime upon the senseless creature it self wherein they Are crossed, or which Crosseth them, by the side whereof, they wound God himself.
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Wheras Iob spake not foolishly, neither charged God in al the euil that befell him.
Whereas Job spoke not foolishly, neither charged God in all the evil that befell him.
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And Dauid looked vp to God, when all Ziglag was destroyed by enemies, and in Shemies grosse abusing and wronging him. And David looked up to God, when all Ziklag was destroyed by enemies, and in Schemes gross abusing and wronging him.
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Let such behauiour therefore be farre from vs, being fitter for Heathens or Idolaters.
Let such behaviour Therefore be Far from us, being fitter for heathens or Idolaters.
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But besides this, we see, that it is a very bad thing for parents and gouernours to shew ill example any way by cursing, swearing,
But beside this, we see, that it is a very bad thing for Parents and Governors to show ill Exampl any Way by cursing, swearing,
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or any like in the presence of children or other.
or any like in the presence of children or other.
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For that greatly aggrauateth the sinne that was too odious of it selfe, though done of them in secret.
For that greatly Aggravateth the sin that was too odious of it self, though done of them in secret.
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As all open sinnes are more dangerous then couert faults, because of the extension, and offensiue example;
As all open Sins Are more dangerous then covert Faults, Because of the extension, and offensive Exampl;
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so no examples so noysome as the sin of parents before their children.
so no Examples so noisome as the since of Parents before their children.
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No example is so forcible to draw, both because nature helpeth the conueiance, and besides, causeth the childe to thinke it becommeth him to resemble his parents,
No Exampl is so forcible to draw, both Because nature Helpeth the conveyance, and beside, Causes the child to think it becomes him to resemble his Parents,
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and besides it giueth hope of impunitie.
and beside it gives hope of impunity.
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And yet this is the trade and way which most teach their children in their youth, to the end they may be ripe and masters thereof in their age.
And yet this is the trade and Way which most teach their children in their youth, to the end they may be ripe and Masters thereof in their age.
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For though sinne oft doe runne in a wicked blood, (as I haue said before, chap. 12. 1.) yet by daily practise and obseruation children are more rooted in their parents vices by imitation.
For though sin oft do run in a wicked blood, (as I have said before, chap. 12. 1.) yet by daily practice and observation children Are more rooted in their Parents vices by imitation.
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The like (if not worse) is the breaking out of husbands before their wiues, Masters before their seruants, Magistrates or Ministers before their subiects and people:
The like (if not Worse) is the breaking out of Husbands before their wives, Masters before their Servants, Magistrates or Ministers before their Subjects and people:
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these examples descend and soke into the inferiours farre more deeply and infecteously, (I say not then good examples doe profitably) but more then from equals or meaner persons.
these Examples descend and soak into the inferiors Far more deeply and infecteously, (I say not then good Examples do profitably) but more then from equals or meaner Persons.
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Hereof a shew was that of Lameg, raging and playing the mad man before his two wiues.
Hereof a show was that of Lameg, raging and playing the mad man before his two wives.
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How shamefull also was it for Saul to shew such wrath and reuenge in the presence of Ionathan? For a parent to lye, raile, sweare in the hearing of his children? Nay to patronage such sinnes in their presence,
How shameful also was it for Saul to show such wrath and revenge in the presence of Ionathan? For a parent to lie, rail, swear in the hearing of his children? Nay to patronage such Sins in their presence,
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as some will tell their young ones, if they thought they would proue precise seruers of God, they would neuer giue them penny:
as Some will tell their young ones, if they Thought they would prove precise servers of God, they would never give them penny:
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what is this, but to spurre them to that which the strongest bridle can hardly keep them from? It is as goodly a sight,
what is this, but to spur them to that which the Strongest bridle can hardly keep them from? It is as goodly a sighed,
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as Noahs vncouering himselfe before his children.
as Noahs uncovering himself before his children.
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Oh men thinke, their children can spie nothing amisse in them, they may sin by authoritie,
O men think, their children can spy nothing amiss in them, they may sin by Authority,
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and shall they stand in awe of their children? No, stand in awe of God,
and shall they stand in awe of their children? No, stand in awe of God,
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if there be no more then corrupt nature in thee, thou wilt finde some excuse or other to salue thy cursed and vngodly doings withall.
if there be no more then corrupt nature in thee, thou wilt find Some excuse or other to salve thy cursed and ungodly doings withal.
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and then your children shall see that in your godly speech and behauiour, mixed with sobrietie, that shall make them stand in such awe of you, that they dare not disguise themselues before you, or behind your backes;
and then your children shall see that in your godly speech and behaviour, mixed with sobriety, that shall make them stand in such awe of you, that they Dare not disguise themselves before you, or behind your backs;
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which else no terror will driue them from, though seueritie may make them simper and dissemble in presence.
which Else no terror will driven them from, though severity may make them simper and dissemble in presence.
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And this I adde, because men thinke to binde beares, and will say, Though I doe so,
And this I add, Because men think to bind bears, and will say, Though I do so,
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or so, I will make my childe doe thus and otherwise.
or so, I will make my child do thus and otherwise.
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But to end these verses with the other point, wee see by this what is the goodnesse of those who would bee taken for good people,
But to end these Verses with the other point, we see by this what is the Goodness of those who would be taken for good people,
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but yet are not guided by God: Euen that which we see in this woman; and that is, cursing going with blessing:
but yet Are not guided by God: Even that which we see in this woman; and that is, cursing going with blessing:
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and so it is with the most;
and so it is with the most;
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in taking their troubles, or vpon the newes and hearesay of any crosse befalne them, they are readie to curse;
in taking their Troubles, or upon the news and hearsay of any cross befallen them, they Are ready to curse;
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and when their humour is serued, and they pleased, then on the other side they blesse;
and when their humour is served, and they pleased, then on the other side they bless;
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so from one mouth commeth cursing and blessing, as the Apostle speaketh, in such the case being altered.
so from one Mouth comes cursing and blessing, as the Apostle speaks, in such the case being altered.
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If an affliction meete with them, they could finde in their heart to charge God for it;
If an affliction meet with them, they could find in their heart to charge God for it;
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and if the contrary thing befall them, they can change themselues into new colours, and as if they had not abused their lippes so foully, they fall to blessing of God:
and if the contrary thing befall them, they can change themselves into new colours, and as if they had not abused their lips so foully, they fallen to blessing of God:
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but they please him as much in so doing, as in the other;
but they please him as much in so doing, as in the other;
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so that, as such blessing with the tongue bringeth no blessing from God, so such cursing falleth oft vpon themselues and theirs, who sticke not in their rage to wish and call for it vpon others, who shall bee free from the curse that is causelesse,
so that, as such blessing with the tongue brings no blessing from God, so such cursing falls oft upon themselves and theirs, who stick not in their rage to wish and call for it upon Others, who shall be free from the curse that is causeless,
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neither shall it come neere them.
neither shall it come near them.
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It is not to be wondred at, that men vnsetled and vnsauourie should runne into such extreames;
It is not to be wondered At, that men unsettled and unsavoury should run into such extremes;
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for if their doings were laid before them, they would answere for themselues without blushing, that they doe well herein.
for if their doings were laid before them, they would answer for themselves without blushing, that they do well herein.
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When we see sweete seasons (say they) and good haruests, and all to our liking, what should we do but blesse God,
When we see sweet seasons (say they) and good harvest's, and all to our liking, what should we do but bless God,
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and be thankfull? Indeed when we cannot plough the ground, because it is so steely with droughts,
and be thankful? Indeed when we cannot plough the ground, Because it is so steely with droughts,
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nor sow by reason of immoderate wet, or when we see the corne and grasse come to his perfection,
nor sow by reason of immoderate wet, or when we see the corn and grass come to his perfection,
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then to be in hazard by weather, who can beare it or behold the losse and destruction of the creatures without griefe? No, it is true,
then to be in hazard by weather, who can bear it or behold the loss and destruction of the creatures without grief? No, it is true,
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But if grace had once seasoned thy heart, or purged old Adam in any measure out of thee, thou shouldest finde no such distemper of affections,
But if grace had once seasoned thy heart, or purged old Adam in any measure out of thee, thou Shouldst find no such distemper of affections,
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nor inconstancie in thee, but presently thou shouldest take thy selfe in the manner, and say;
nor inconstancy in thee, but presently thou Shouldst take thy self in the manner, and say;
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Oh what fountaine is this which sendeth forth bitter and sweete out of me? shall I receiue good things from Gods hand and not euill? shall I serue him for aduantage? but if hee touch me, shall I then curse him to his face? That which were grosse to offer to a base man shall I offer to God, to count him my friend onely then when hee pleaseth me,
O what fountain is this which sends forth bitter and sweet out of me? shall I receive good things from God's hand and not evil? shall I serve him for advantage? but if he touch me, shall I then curse him to his face? That which were gross to offer to a base man shall I offer to God, to count him my friend only then when he Pleases me,
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but if hee crosse me neuer so little, then to count none so great an enemie? I abhorre such dealing:
but if he cross me never so little, then to count none so great an enemy? I abhor such dealing:
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If I did well in blessing him, I doe shamefully in the contrary, and my thanksgiuing is a stinking offering in Gods nostrils, in stead of a sweete sauour:
If I did well in blessing him, I do shamefully in the contrary, and my thanksgiving is a stinking offering in God's nostrils, in stead of a sweet savour:
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for God hateth a man of a double tongue, as well as a double heart, out of the which the tongue speaketh.
for God hates a man of a double tongue, as well as a double heart, out of the which the tongue speaks.
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And if men would by such qualities as these, learne to search out the rest, (for these goe not alone) and by all laid together, would giue iust iudgement vpon themselues and trie their estate;
And if men would by such qualities as these, Learn to search out the rest, (for these go not alone) and by all laid together, would give just judgement upon themselves and try their estate;
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they should make good vse of such instructions.
they should make good use of such instructions.
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And to be sure the lewd and prophane neuer heare any particular sinne reproued, to purpose, till it driue them quite out of conceit with themselues for the superfluitie of euill that lurketh in them,
And to be sure the lewd and profane never hear any particular sin reproved, to purpose, till it driven them quite out of conceit with themselves for the superfluity of evil that lurks in them,
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and the world of woe and desolation which (without mercie obtained from God) it will at length bring vpon them.
and the world of woe and desolation which (without mercy obtained from God) it will At length bring upon them.
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Now to proceede to the third verse:
Now to proceed to the third verse:
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The woman, when her sonne had restored the siluer, answereth him, that she had dedicated it to the Lord,
The woman, when her son had restored the silver, Answers him, that she had dedicated it to the Lord,
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euen for her sonne to make a molten and graued Image.
even for her son to make a melted and graved Image.
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And she took part of it, and gaue it to the founder, and hee made such an Image as she desired,
And she took part of it, and gave it to the founder, and he made such an Image as she desired,
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and she put it in the house of Micah. And he had a house of gods,
and she put it in the house of micah. And he had a house of God's,
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and made with the rest of the money all garments and ornaments fit for a Priest, signified by the Ephod, the vpper garment of the Priest, which was ye chiefe;
and made with the rest of the money all garments and Ornament fit for a Priest, signified by the Ephod, the upper garment of the Priest, which was the chief;
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and when all other things fit for Idolatrie were prouided, then he brought the Images, which are here called Teraphim, into the house of his gods, (as he called them) and made his sonne his Priest.
and when all other things fit for Idolatry were provided, then he brought the Images, which Are Here called Teraphim, into the house of his God's, (as he called them) and made his son his Priest.
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And whereas it might be said, Was all this abomination done in Israel? how could that be? It is answered in the sixth verse, as the reason of all;
And whereas it might be said, Was all this abomination done in Israel? how could that be? It is answered in the sixth verse, as the reason of all;
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there was then no ordinary Magistrate in the land to see good order, and put downe the contrary, and that was the cause.
there was then no ordinary Magistrate in the land to see good order, and put down the contrary, and that was the cause.
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Whereas she had dedicated the money to the Lord, all that heare what she said, would thinke her meaning was, that she had vowed it to the vse of the Tabernacle,
Whereas she had dedicated the money to the Lord, all that hear what she said, would think her meaning was, that she had vowed it to the use of the Tabernacle,
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and seruice of God, which had been commendable in her;
and service of God, which had been commendable in her;
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but she did so dedicate it, to the making of an Image, not to the intent to worship false gods,
but she did so dedicate it, to the making of an Image, not to the intent to worship false God's,
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but the true God, euen Iehouah, though in an vnlawfull manner. Whereby wee see two kindes of Idolatrie haue been, and are practised in the world:
but the true God, even Jehovah, though in an unlawful manner. Whereby we see two Kinds of Idolatry have been, and Are practised in the world:
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one, when a strange god is worshipped, or made for that end:
one, when a strange god is worshipped, or made for that end:
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another, when the true God is worshipped therein, but not in such manner as hee hath commanded,
Another, when the true God is worshipped therein, but not in such manner as he hath commanded,
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but by and in Images, or some other way that men haue inuented: and of this second kinde was this womans sinne.
but by and in Images, or Some other Way that men have invented: and of this second kind was this woman's sin.
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So when an Image is made by any & set vp, to bring God to remembrance, we must vnderstand, that although they doe it of deuotion, intending no other thing then to worshippe him thereby,
So when an Image is made by any & Set up, to bring God to remembrance, we must understand, that although they do it of devotion, intending no other thing then to worship him thereby,
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yet all such doing of theirs is but meere ignorance, and superstition, and that which God doth vtterly abhorre.
yet all such doing of theirs is but mere ignorance, and Superstition, and that which God does utterly abhor.
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Such as that was of the children of Israels deuising, in making a Calfe to worshippe, mentioned in Exodus;
Such as that was of the children of Israel's devising, in making a Calf to worship, mentioned in Exodus;
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and such as now is practised in Poperie, who professe when an Image is set vp before them, they pray not to it,
and such as now is practised in Popery, who profess when an Image is Set up before them, they pray not to it,
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but to God, whether it bee the Crucifix, or the picture of the Virgin Mary, (as they call it) or any other,
but to God, whither it be the Crucifix, or the picture of the Virgae Marry, (as they call it) or any other,
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neither worship they it, (if ye will beleeue them) they say, but they doe so, to put them in minde of their Sauiour, which is little better.
neither worship they it, (if you will believe them) they say, but they do so, to put them in mind of their Saviour, which is little better.
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But whatsoeuer they meane or intend in such their doings, their worke is accepted of God, euen as this womans was;
But whatsoever they mean or intend in such their doings, their work is accepted of God, even as this woman's was;
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and that is, that he taketh and counteth it for Idolatrie.
and that is, that he Takes and counteth it for Idolatry.
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But let vs all, as well as Idolaters, beware that we offer not to God any seruice or sacrifice, whereby we should but mocke him, as Micahs mother did.
But let us all, as well as Idolaters, beware that we offer not to God any service or sacrifice, whereby we should but mock him, as Micahs mother did.
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Whether it bee will-worship which he neuer allowed, or done in hypocrisie, which he detesteth, as well as Idolatrie most of all condemned:
Whither it be will-worship which he never allowed, or done in hypocrisy, which he detesteth, as well as Idolatry most of all condemned:
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but let vs alwaies be guided by his word in the worship which we offer him.
but let us always be guided by his word in the worship which we offer him.
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As she had dedicated the whole summe of the money to the Lord, which she tooke againe of her sonne,
As she had dedicated the Whole sum of the money to the Lord, which she took again of her son,
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so accordingly she put to the founder a part of it, to make a molten Image,
so accordingly she put to the founder a part of it, to make a melted Image,
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and the rest of the eleuen hundred shekels she gaue backe to her sonne for the like vse, to wit,
and the rest of the eleuen hundred shekels she gave back to her son for the like use, to wit,
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for the maintenance of his Idolatrie.
for the maintenance of his Idolatry.
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The which doing of hers (seeing she was so franke in bestowing, and yet reaped no fruite of all her cost) doth giue iust cause of wondring,
The which doing of hers (seeing she was so frank in bestowing, and yet reaped no fruit of all her cost) does give just cause of wondering,
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and lamenting, that such Idolaters as they were, and as they of our time be, can so readily lash out their money vpon that for which they shall neuer be the better, (for in vaine doe all such worship God) and yet many of vs are so slow and backward to lay out our money (that may bee well spared) to comfort the hearts of Gods people,
and lamenting, that such Idolaters as they were, and as they of our time be, can so readily lash out their money upon that for which they shall never be the better, (for in vain do all such worship God) and yet many of us Are so slow and backward to lay out our money (that may be well spared) to Comfort the hearts of God's people,
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and to other good vses, when wee yet may reape and enioy most certaine yea and that vnspeakable fruite thereof.
and to other good uses, when we yet may reap and enjoy most certain yea and that unspeakable fruit thereof.
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I meane when we beleeuing that we are beloued of God, do shew this fruit of our loue and thankfull heart to him againe, that wee maintaine his true worship with our goods,
I mean when we believing that we Are Beloved of God, do show this fruit of our love and thankful heart to him again, that we maintain his true worship with our goods,
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and also pitie and incourage the true worshippers of him, I meane his poore members, as he requireth, of which poore sort he might haue made our selues to be.
and also pity and encourage the true worshippers of him, I mean his poor members, as he requires, of which poor sort he might have made our selves to be.
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But oh, it grieueth me to speake it, that for such good vses, to wit,
But o, it grieves me to speak it, that for such good uses, to wit,
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for the refreshing of Gods poore Saints, and the furthering of the true preaching of the Gospel, men haue so small deuotion, that they thinke all too much that is bestowed that way.
for the refreshing of God's poor Saints, and the furthering of the true preaching of the Gospel, men have so small devotion, that they think all too much that is bestowed that Way.
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But they shall receiue their reward accordingly:
But they shall receive their reward accordingly:
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though they hold the truth in the letter, as long as they serue God negligently and pinchingly:
though they hold the truth in the Letter, as long as they serve God negligently and pinchingly:
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whereas we haue learned of our Sauiour, that his heauenly father is not honoured of vs, (neither then shall we of him be) except we bring foorth much fruite.
whereas we have learned of our Saviour, that his heavenly father is not honoured of us, (neither then shall we of him be) except we bring forth much fruit.
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And because in the entrance vpon this chapter I referred the reader to this place, as a fit occasion of vrging so important a dutie:
And Because in the Entrance upon this chapter I referred the reader to this place, as a fit occasion of urging so important a duty:
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therfore I will here adde somwhat to the former. This I say therefore:
Therefore I will Here add somewhat to the former. This I say Therefore:
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there is not that lauish expence and needlesse lashing out of mens money in some kinds through the land (God be thanked) which hath been, I meane in bestowing much meate & drinke vpon idle ones, and gamesters, and rogues;
there is not that lavish expense and needless lashing out of men's money in Some Kinds through the land (God be thanked) which hath been, I mean in bestowing much meat & drink upon idle ones, and gamesters, and rogues;
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but wherfore is it spared, which was wont to bee ill spent? To clothe the poore naked members of Christ, thinke we? or to feed their hungrie bellies? to relieue either poore students in the Vniuersitie,
but Wherefore is it spared, which was wont to be ill spent? To cloth the poor naked members of christ, think we? or to feed their hungry bellies? to relieve either poor Students in the university,
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They that are rich in good workes, I wish them the true fruite of their practise,
They that Are rich in good works, I wish them the true fruit of their practice,
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or Christian poore and distressed ones in the countrey, or any other good way? This were a good change indeed,
or Christian poor and distressed ones in the country, or any other good Way? This were a good change indeed,
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and a wise frugalitie, to spare from the wicked and vile vses, to the making of friends that may receiue men into eternall habitations.
and a wise frugality, to spare from the wicked and vile uses, to the making of Friends that may receive men into Eternal habitations.
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No, no, but the Popish rout spareth for the maintenance of fugitiue Iesuites and Seminaries, and the vpholding of the Popes kingdome:
No, no, but the Popish rout spares for the maintenance of fugitive Iesuites and Seminaries, and the upholding of the Popes Kingdom:
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the other, that they may the better defray the great charge which the seruice of their lusts puts them to, I meane pride of life, the lust of the couetous heart,
the other, that they may the better defray the great charge which the service of their Lustiest puts them to, I mean pride of life, the lust of the covetous heart,
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and vncleane eye, all which neuer so swarmed in this land as at this day,
and unclean eye, all which never so swarmed in this land as At this day,
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and yet neuer so great and generall complaints, and penurie, nor so many and daily vses of reliefe as now, in so great increase of pouertie, as the people is increased.
and yet never so great and general complaints, and penury, nor so many and daily uses of relief as now, in so great increase of poverty, as the people is increased.
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Well, gorgeous apparell, royall feastings, costly pleasures, great summes laid vp, and purchases made for the vse of posteritie, may presently giue contentment to the flesh;
Well, gorgeous apparel, royal feastings, costly pleasures, great sums laid up, and purchases made for the use of posterity, may presently give contentment to the Flesh;
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but when the Lord shall call for a reckoning, these expences wil not be allowed,
but when the Lord shall call for a reckoning, these expenses will not be allowed,
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nor this account taken for currant, but a wofull backe reckoning shall bee exacted at the hands of these euill stewards,
nor this account taken for currant, but a woeful back reckoning shall be exacted At the hands of these evil Stewards,
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for such wasting of their Masters goods.
for such wasting of their Masters goods.
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And that pinching and niggardly contribution to Christs vse, being laid with the huge summes that men bestow vpon their lusts, shall be an inditement sufficient against them, to their condemnation.
And that pinching and niggardly contribution to Christ use, being laid with the huge sums that men bestow upon their Lustiest, shall be an indictment sufficient against them, to their condemnation.
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Few there are alas, able to doe any thing to purpose towards the easing of the generall burthen:
Few there Are alas, able to do any thing to purpose towards the easing of the general burden:
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and therefore that among those few, the most should want an heart (as a wofull miser confessed vpon his death-bed) oh how lamentable is it? Till better prouision be made by the Church, I grant tis no easie thing to be brought to passe (most men being so wedded to the penny) but in the meane time let vs know the law of God bindeth all his people, that as they are freed from Ceremoniall cost in sacrifices, Temple and the like,
and Therefore that among those few, the most should want an heart (as a woeful miser confessed upon his deathbed) o how lamentable is it? Till better provision be made by the Church, I grant this no easy thing to be brought to pass (most men being so wedded to the penny) but in the mean time let us know the law of God binds all his people, that as they Are freed from Ceremonial cost in Sacrifices, Temple and the like,
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so the Lord Iesus himselfe hath substituted in their roome his poore members, vndertaking the payment of all which they take vpon his score, to the infinite aduantage of their creditors.
so the Lord Iesus himself hath substituted in their room his poor members, undertaking the payment of all which they take upon his score, to the infinite advantage of their creditors.
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And this should be enough to perswade them that be not desperatly couetous, to inlarge themselues in mercie and loue to Christ, by comforting the bowels of the religious poore,
And this should be enough to persuade them that be not desperately covetous, to enlarge themselves in mercy and love to christ, by comforting the bowels of the religious poor,
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except they will proclaime that if Christ himselfe were present, they would suffer him to pine and starue for any helpe he were like to haue from them,
except they will proclaim that if christ himself were present, they would suffer him to pine and starve for any help he were like to have from them,
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when yet they are well able to helpe.
when yet they Are well able to help.
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as I nothing doubt but they shall enioy it, euen mercie with God in time of need:
as I nothing doubt but they shall enjoy it, even mercy with God in time of need:
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And for other, seeing euery penny to good vse commeth so hardly off with the most of them, I aduise them to take a better course with themselues against their owne vncheerefulnes, by a solemne setting a part of somewhat,
And for other, seeing every penny to good use comes so hardly off with the most of them, I advise them to take a better course with themselves against their own uncheerfulness, by a solemn setting a part of somewhat,
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as the Apostle willeth, (according to their abilitie, or yeerely receits) when it commeth to hand,
as the Apostle wills, (according to their ability, or yearly receits) when it comes to hand,
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for the seuerall vses, which by their owne obseruation, or the information of others, they shall see to be most needfull to bestow vpon.
for the several uses, which by their own observation, or the information of Others, they shall see to be most needful to bestow upon.
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To conclude, let many of vs Protestants beware, that the bountie of many carnall or Idolatrous persons, rise not vp in iudgement against our niggardlines.
To conclude, let many of us Protestants beware, that the bounty of many carnal or Idolatrous Persons, rise not up in judgement against our niggardliness.
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They hauing nothing to set them on work, saue ciuilitie or blind deuotion, are bountifull to others,
They having nothing to Set them on work, save civility or blind devotion, Are bountiful to Others,
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and yet themselues not a whit the betret for it.
and yet themselves not a whit the betret for it.
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But we (though we pretend that wee haue obtained mercie at Gods hand, which should set vs forward to shew mercie to others) are so shut vp in our selues, that if we may fare wel, little care we what becomes of others.
But we (though we pretend that we have obtained mercy At God's hand, which should Set us forward to show mercy to Others) Are so shut up in our selves, that if we may fare well, little care we what becomes of Others.
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Let vs amend, by being wise for our owne good, in shewing mercie, and that with cheerefulnes.
Let us amend, by being wise for our own good, in showing mercy, and that with cheerfulness.
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But I proceed in this first part of the Chapter.
But I proceed in this First part of the Chapter.
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When Micahs mother had caused the Image to be grauen, and then couered it with siluer, she put it in her sonne his chappell or house of gods, (for he had such a place,
When Micahs mother had caused the Image to be graven, and then covered it with silver, she put it in her son his chapel or house of God's, (for he had such a place,
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as we haue heard, where hee did his deuotion) and furnished it with such manner of stuffe,
as we have herd, where he did his devotion) and furnished it with such manner of stuff,
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as with Priests garments, the Ephod, and other ornaments;
as with Priests garments, the Ephod, and other Ornament;
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and there he put Teraphim, that is, Images which he made with the rest of the money of his mothers.
and there he put Teraphim, that is, Images which he made with the rest of the money of his mother's.
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And that hee might want nothing for the purpose within his owne doores, he made his owne sonne, who was neither of the order of Aaron, not yet of the tribe of Leui, (who onely might minister before the Lord) yet he made him his Priest rather then he would want one.
And that he might want nothing for the purpose within his own doors, he made his own son, who was neither of the order of Aaron, not yet of the tribe of Levi, (who only might minister before the Lord) yet he made him his Priest rather then he would want one.
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And in deed the Priest was good enough for the seruice he was put to, both being abominable.
And in deed the Priest was good enough for the service he was put to, both being abominable.
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In this mirror we may behold what confusion was growne after the good gouernours Ioshua and the rest were dead.
In this mirror we may behold what confusion was grown After the good Governors Ioshua and the rest were dead.
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It may well bee said in the second chapter of this booke, verse 10. that then another generation arose after them, who knew not the Lord, but serued Idols;
It may well be said in the second chapter of this book, verse 10. that then Another generation arose After them, who knew not the Lord, but served Idols;
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in which times these cursed doings of Micah and his mother had place in all likelihood,
in which times these cursed doings of micah and his mother had place in all likelihood,
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So that we see how it was there and then, when the people declined and turned away from the religion of their forefathers,
So that we see how it was there and then, when the people declined and turned away from the Religion of their Forefathers,
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and when the times grew to be corrupted, we see what shamefull examples there arose of such things,
and when the times grew to be corrupted, we see what shameful Examples there arose of such things,
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as a little before could not haue been abidden;
as a little before could not have been abidden;
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among whom this Micah is to be reckoned, who was alreadie come to be one that had brought strange and false worshippe into his house,
among whom this micah is to be reckoned, who was already come to be one that had brought strange and false worship into his house,
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and was fallen farre from Ioshuas practise, who said in his time, whatsoeuer other did, he and his house would serue the Lord.
and was fallen Far from Joshuas practice, who said in his time, whatsoever other did, he and his house would serve the Lord.
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And let it teach vs (if we be wise) that if some good meanes faile among vs, disorder will soone winde in, to our great discomfort.
And let it teach us (if we be wise) that if Some good means fail among us, disorder will soon wind in, to our great discomfort.
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Wherby let vs be warned, we I say, who desire to please God in the vprightnes of our hearts, that while we haue the light, we walke in it:
Whereby let us be warned, we I say, who desire to please God in the uprightness of our hearts, that while we have the Light, we walk in it:
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and that not onely we do so, while the light is among vs, and good examples remaine to incourage vs,
and that not only we do so, while the Light is among us, and good Examples remain to encourage us,
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but let vs then, euen before the times of danger come, strengthen and vnder lay our selues in such wise with resolutions and purposes daily renued so to continue;
but let us then, even before the times of danger come, strengthen and under lay our selves in such wise with resolutions and Purposes daily renewed so to continue;
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that if declinings from good courses arise among vs in our daies either in religion or manners,
that if declinings from good courses arise among us in our days either in Religion or manners,
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yet we may abide stedfast in both, and turne not aside with the vnstable and inconstant multitude,
yet we may abide steadfast in both, and turn not aside with the unstable and inconstant multitude,
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and those that degenerate, that so our old age, by a constant walking with God, may be crowned with honour,
and those that degenerate, that so our old age, by a constant walking with God, may be crowned with honour,
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as (no question) it shall by so doing.
as (not question) it shall by so doing.
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Wee little know what may fall out to be done, yea euen of vs who intend against all euill,
we little know what may fallen out to be done, yea even of us who intend against all evil,
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if the times grow corrupter, and wax worse and worse, except we make faire worke before hand by clinging close vnder Gods fauour and gouernment.
if the times grow corrupter, and wax Worse and Worse, except we make fair work before hand by clinging close under God's favour and government.
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And although by Gods mercie wee are freed from the greatest yoke of bondage, I meane Idolatrie;
And although by God's mercy we Are freed from the greatest yoke of bondage, I mean Idolatry;
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yet as they that touch pitch, cannot chuse but be defiled, so they who haue to doe,
yet as they that touch pitch, cannot choose but be defiled, so they who have to do,
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and conuerse with the prophane and filthie ones of the world, where they may doe what they list,
and converse with the profane and filthy ones of the world, where they may do what they list,
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how can they keepe their garments vndefiled? I meane their liues vnstained, and their consciences pure and good? Wee haue too much proofe of that which I speake, in our owne parts of the countrey,
how can they keep their garments undefiled? I mean their lives unstained, and their Consciences pure and good? we have too much proof of that which I speak, in our own parts of the country,
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how many of good hope and forwardnes, haue by bad examples, yea and by their owne declinings in the middest of so many prouocations, been brought to be disguised in their liues most shamefully:
how many of good hope and forwardness, have by bad Examples, yea and by their own declinings in the midst of so many provocations, been brought to be disguised in their lives most shamefully:
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and yet I am certified, and I easily beleeue it, that there are farre worse people in countries further off.
and yet I am certified, and I Easily believe it, that there Are Far Worse people in countries further off.
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But to goe forward, in that it is said, that he being but a priuate man, had yet an house of gods,
But to go forward, in that it is said, that he being but a private man, had yet an house of God's,
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and all furniture for the same, (of which point I spake in part before in the second verse) we may see in what base things men take their delight, to wit, in such as doe not profit them, (as the Prophet Esay complaineth) yea and in such as bring great hurt and annoiance vnto them.
and all furniture for the same, (of which point I spoke in part before in the second verse) we may see in what base things men take their delight, to wit, in such as do not profit them, (as the Prophet Isaiah Complaineth) yea and in such as bring great hurt and annoyance unto them.
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He complaineth in his time thus of the people:
He Complaineth in his time thus of the people:
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Wherefore do you lay out your siluer, and not for bread? and your labour without being satisfied? And what better may bee said of the most in these times? but if they bee such as professe any religion, (the rest are (I confesse) further off from God then they) how is their care and cost bestowed, with their labour and trauaile,
Wherefore do you lay out your silver, and not for bred? and your labour without being satisfied? And what better may be said of the most in these times? but if they be such as profess any Religion, (the rest Are (I confess) further off from God then they) how is their care and cost bestowed, with their labour and travail,
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but vpon the false worship of God? whether we regard the substance, it is with a great many Poperie, superstition, or such like:
but upon the false worship of God? whither we regard the substance, it is with a great many Popery, Superstition, or such like:
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or the manner of it, it is lip-labour, and hypocrisie. But such seruing of God though hee abhorre it, agreeth well with their prophane humour,
or the manner of it, it is lip-labour, and hypocrisy. But such serving of God though he abhor it, agreeth well with their profane humour,
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and crosseth not their carnall corruptions.
and Crosseth not their carnal corruptions.
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But for the varietie of good bookes, whereby they may doe themselues much good in deede,
But for the variety of good books, whereby they may do themselves much good in deed,
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how many rich men be at cost, or take vp their delight that way, to furnish their houses with such precious ornamēts,
how many rich men be At cost, or take up their delight that Way, to furnish their houses with such precious Ornament,
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as Micah filled a chappell with Idols and all furniture for them? Is there not (thinke we) good incouragement giuen to students and Preachers, to set foorth their godly labours, to be buried in the dust,
as micah filled a chapel with Idols and all furniture for them? Is there not (think we) good encouragement given to Students and Preachers, to Set forth their godly labours, to be buried in the dust,
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and couered with cobwebs, and to lie vnoccupied? But to leaue them, and to come to men of meaner estate, who cannot doe much that way, in being at cost with good books;
and covered with cobwebs, and to lie unoccupied? But to leave them, and to come to men of meaner estate, who cannot do much that Way, in being At cost with good books;
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yet what pleasure take they in keeping some constant course in seruing of God, by praier, recording such good instructions as they haue heard in publike,
yet what pleasure take they in keeping Some constant course in serving of God, by prayer, recording such good instructions as they have herd in public,
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or in reading good bookes of smaller price, which they may easily come by? No, no: these are wearisome and vnwelcome:
or in reading good books of smaller price, which they may Easily come by? No, no: these Are wearisome and unwelcome:
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and why so? euen to the end that they may trifle out their precious time,
and why so? even to the end that they may trifle out their precious time,
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& so lose their part in the happinesse which is both promised by God, and preached.
& so loose their part in the happiness which is both promised by God, and preached.
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Furthermore by this that Micah and his mother, being both Idolaters, had trained vp his sonne after the same manner,
Furthermore by this that micah and his mother, being both Idolaters, had trained up his son After the same manner,
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and more then so, had committed another great sinne, to wit, to make him Priest to serue in his house of Idols, contrary to Gods commandement in a double respect, wee may see the heauie estate of the children of Idolaters,
and more then so, had committed Another great sin, to wit, to make him Priest to serve in his house of Idols, contrary to God's Commandment in a double respect, we may see the heavy estate of the children of Idolaters,
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and of such as haue no acquaintance with God, whose lot is for the most part, to be trained vp (poore innocents) vnder such as they are, which is a very deuoting them to the diuell.
and of such as have no acquaintance with God, whose lot is for the most part, to be trained up (poor Innocents) under such as they Are, which is a very devoting them to the Devil.
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Whereas mens posteritie should bee through their many generations, consecrated to God and his seruice, as Samuel was by his mother;
Whereas men's posterity should be through their many generations, consecrated to God and his service, as Samuel was by his mother;
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and Timothie was not only brought vp by his vertuous mother to know the Scriptures from a childe, and Timothy was not only brought up by his virtuous mother to know the Scriptures from a child,
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but he had also his grandmother commended by Paul for her religion.
but he had also his grandmother commended by Paul for her Religion.
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Whereas they who are Idolaters, or wicked in their life, depriue their children of their due, I meane godly education,
Whereas they who Are Idolaters, or wicked in their life, deprive their children of their endue, I mean godly education,
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and as much as in them lieth, corrupt and spoyle them betimes.
and as much as in them lies, corrupt and spoil them betimes.
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To teach the children of religious parents, to count their portion great, when they see that by submitting themselues to the godly education of their parents, they in so doing submit themselues to God also,
To teach the children of religious Parents, to count their portion great, when they see that by submitting themselves to the godly education of their Parents, they in so doing submit themselves to God also,
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and please him in the same, wherein they please them.
and please him in the same, wherein they please them.
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And for the other, they receiue their deadly wound by their bad bringing vp for the most part, obseruing the superstitious precepts of their parents,
And for the other, they receive their deadly wound by their bad bringing up for the most part, observing the superstitious Precepts of their Parents,
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as of Omry, or beholding their bad examples and abiding in their religion and steps, (for so they must doe, they say,
as of Omri, or beholding their bad Examples and abiding in their Religion and steps, (for so they must do, they say,
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yea and wil doe, as their fathers did) euen to the day of their death.
yea and will do, as their Father's did) even to the day of their death.
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Now touching this inormitie of making a common man a Priest, it was as monstrous vnder the Law,
Now touching this inormitie of making a Common man a Priest, it was as monstrous under the Law,
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as if in our time a man of occupation without gifts should boldly take vpon him to discharge the Ministers office.
as if in our time a man of occupation without Gifts should boldly take upon him to discharge the Ministers office.
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And the like corruption crept in when Ieroboam suffered euery base person to thrust himselfe into office to serue at Dan and Bethel.
And the like corruption crept in when Jeroboam suffered every base person to thrust himself into office to serve At Dan and Bethel.
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Of which more God willing in the next verses.
Of which more God willing in the next Verses.
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In the meane while, note we that a base and ragged shift will serue mens turnes,
In the mean while, note we that a base and ragged shift will serve men's turns,
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for fault of a better, if they beset to commit any sin which is for their profit or pleasure,
for fault of a better, if they beset to commit any since which is for their profit or pleasure,
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or the satisfying of their corrupt affection. As in most sinnes we see it verified, and such patcherie well becommeth such tradesmen.
or the satisfying of their corrupt affection. As in most Sins we see it verified, and such patchery well becomes such Tradesmen.
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This young man Ionathan, who is here described by the place where hee dwelt, and the familie he was of,
This young man Ionathan, who is Here described by the place where he dwelled, and the family he was of,
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If a man of worship be addicted to his pleasure, riot, gaming, vncleannes, or the like, tis a base and vnseemly companion that wil not serue the turne with him for a need, rather then the businesse should be hindred.
If a man of worship be addicted to his pleasure, riot, gaming, uncleanness, or the like, this a base and unseemly Companion that will not serve the turn with him for a need, rather then the business should be hindered.
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And whereas this Micah hauing broken the maine Commandement which concerned the substance of Gods worship, made no bones of breaking the secondary law of Ceremonie, touching the qualitie of the person who was to minister:
And whereas this micah having broken the main Commandment which concerned the substance of God's worship, made no bones of breaking the secondary law of Ceremony, touching the quality of the person who was to minister:
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let it teach vs to beware how we pull out any maine stone of Gods building,
let it teach us to beware how we pull out any main stone of God's building,
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lest therewith wee pull it downe vpon our heads, and many smaller with it out of the building.
lest therewith we pull it down upon our Heads, and many smaller with it out of the building.
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The reason is added in this verse, why such strange and grosse abuses grew vp so soone after good order in the daies of the good gouernours Ioshua and the rest:
The reason is added in this verse, why such strange and gross Abuses grew up so soon After good order in the days of the good Governors Ioshua and the rest:
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namely, for that now there were no such in the daies of Micah, that is, no ordinary Magistrate,
namely, for that now there were no such in the days of micah, that is, no ordinary Magistrate,
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for so the word is taken, Gen. 36. and therefore euery one did what seemed good in his owne eyes.
for so the word is taken, Gen. 36. and Therefore every one did what seemed good in his own eyes.
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And this sheweth (beside that which I haue said thereof) that it was an horrible part which that Micah and his mother wrought.
And this shows (beside that which I have said thereof) that it was an horrible part which that micah and his mother wrought.
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Now this is that which this place doth doth cleerely shew vs, and giueth occasion to be noted among other things, to wit, what confusion groweth when good gouernours faile and are wanting:
Now this is that which this place does does clearly show us, and gives occasion to be noted among other things, to wit, what confusion grows when good Governors fail and Are wanting:
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of which I haue spoke at large in the beginning of the peoples declining after the death of Ioshua, in the second and the Chapters following.
of which I have spoke At large in the beginning of the peoples declining After the death of Ioshua, in the second and the Chapters following.
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But that which I will now say, is this, that although there bee Christian Magistrates,
But that which I will now say, is this, that although there be Christian Magistrates,
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yet except they execute the lawes carefully and conscionably, defending the good, for which end they are set in place,
yet except they execute the laws carefully and Conscionably, defending the good, for which end they Are Set in place,
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and pursue the vngodly, without partialitie, it will be by the many foule inormities which may lie vnpunished, that much iniquitie will swarme,
and pursue the ungodly, without partiality, it will be by the many foul Infirmities which may lie unpunished, that much iniquity will swarm,
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though it cannot be compared to the hauing of none. And what the people will then doe, we may see here:
though it cannot be compared to the having of none. And what the people will then do, we may see Here:
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that euery one doth that which liketh him, following his owne minde and will.
that every one does that which liketh him, following his own mind and will.
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And what is more dangerous then so to do? Therfore howsoeuer it bee with others, our Sauiour hath taught vs to deny our selues, to haue no fellowship with the vnfruitfull workes of darknesse,
And what is more dangerous then so to do? Therefore howsoever it be with Others, our Saviour hath taught us to deny our selves, to have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness,
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and to renounce our owne will and to be subiect to his; the obeying whereof is the direct way to happinesse:
and to renounce our own will and to be Subject to his; the obeying whereof is the Direct Way to happiness:
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for so hee teacheth, He that doth the will of my father which is in heauen, he shall enter into the kingdom of heauen.
for so he Teaches, He that does the will of my father which is in heaven, he shall enter into the Kingdom of heaven.
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The second part of the Chapter. Vers. 7. And there was a young man out of Bethlehem Iuda, of the family of Iuda who was a Leuite, and he soiourned there.
The second part of the Chapter. Vers. 7. And there was a young man out of Bethlehem Iuda, of the family of Iuda who was a Levite, and he sojourned there.
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8. And the man departed out of the citie from Bethlehem Iuda, to soiourne where he could finde a place:
8. And the man departed out of the City from Bethlehem Iuda, to sojourn where he could find a place:
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and he came to mount Ephraim to the house of Micah, as he iourneyed. and he Come to mount Ephraim to the house of micah, as he journeyed.
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9. And Micah said vnto him, Whence commest thou? And he said vnto him, I am a Leuite of Bethlehem Iuda,
9. And micah said unto him, Whence Comest thou? And he said unto him, I am a Levite of Bethlehem Iuda,
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and I goe to soiourne where I may finde a place. and I go to sojourn where I may find a place.
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10. And Micah said vnto him, Dwell with me, and be vnto me a father and a Priest,
10. And micah said unto him, Dwell with me, and be unto me a father and a Priest,
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and I will giue thee ten shekels of siluer by the yeere, and a sute of apparell, and thy victuals. So the Leuite went in. and I will give thee ten shekels of silver by the year, and a suit of apparel, and thy victuals. So the Levite went in.
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11. And the Leuite was content to dwell with the man, and the young man was vnto him as one of his sonnes.
11. And the Levite was content to dwell with the man, and the young man was unto him as one of his Sons.
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12. And Micah consecrated the Leuite, and the young man became his Priest, and was in the house of Micah.
12. And micah consecrated the Levite, and the young man became his Priest, and was in the house of micah.
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13. Then said Micah, Now know I that the Lord will doe me good, seeing I haue a Leuite to my Priest.
13. Then said micah, Now know I that the Lord will do me good, seeing I have a Levite to my Priest.
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THis second part of the Chapter sheweth that this Micah hauing brought that new and strange worshippe,
THis second part of the Chapter shows that this micah having brought that new and strange worship,
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namely Idolatrie into his house, so pleased himselfe therein, that now wanting nothing to the setting of his new trade on worke but a worke man, I meane a Priest;
namely Idolatry into his house, so pleased himself therein, that now wanting nothing to the setting of his new trade on work but a work man, I mean a Priest;
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now (I say) he tooke the opportunitie offered by a Leuite, who sought a seruice, and takes and entertaines him.
now (I say) he took the opportunity offered by a Levite, who sought a service, and Takes and entertains him.
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Before he was content (as we heard) with his son to serue for a Priest,
Before he was content (as we herd) with his son to serve for a Priest,
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though none might be by the law, but such as came of Aaron: wherby we see, that the law of God is little regarded where men are set to haue their owne will.
though none might be by the law, but such as Come of Aaron: whereby we see, that the law of God is little regarded where men Are Set to have their own will.
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But now behold, accordingly as hee wished, there is offered him a Leuite, as little to his commendation, which hee much better liking, (as the taking of his sonne before for that businesse) and him he took,
But now behold, accordingly as he wished, there is offered him a Levite, as little to his commendation, which he much better liking, (as the taking of his son before for that business) and him he took,
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and therefore receiued him into his house, neuer examining him, nor prouing him by inquiring about him further, that he might well & throughly know his behauiour,
and Therefore received him into his house, never examining him, nor proving him by inquiring about him further, that he might well & thoroughly know his behaviour,
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but makes him his Priest forthwith, applauding himselfe in his successe, and reioycing not a little in his supposed well doing.
but makes him his Priest forthwith, applauding himself in his success, and rejoicing not a little in his supposed well doing.
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But first in these two verses it is further shewed, how Micah got him a Leuite to be his Priest in his sonnes roome, and that was thus:
But First in these two Verses it is further showed, how micah god him a Levite to be his Priest in his Sons room, and that was thus:
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and by his tribe, (for the Leuites were scattered, through all their tribes, in their dwellings) went about to seeke a place where hee might stay himselfe, hee wanting maintenance,
and by his tribe, (for the Levites were scattered, through all their tribes, in their dwellings) went about to seek a place where he might stay himself, he wanting maintenance,
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and (as it fell out) came in his trauell to this Micahs house, and by that meanes hee staied and abode there.
and (as it fell out) Come in his travel to this Micahs house, and by that means he stayed and Abided there.
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Where first wee may see another note of the badnesse of the times which then were;
Where First we may see Another note of the badness of the times which then were;
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in that the Leuites, which were appointed by God to serue in the Tabernacle, and were also prouided for by him of maintenance (of whom this man was one) they, I say, (many of them at least) were now (as appeareth by him) left destitute of both.
in that the Levites, which were appointed by God to serve in the Tabernacle, and were also provided for by him of maintenance (of whom this man was one) they, I say, (many of them At least) were now (as appears by him) left destitute of both.
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So this man had neither imployment, dwelling, nor maintenance, but went about to seeke them all.
So this man had neither employment, Dwelling, nor maintenance, but went about to seek them all.
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By this we see, when it goes ill with the Magistracie, that it goes not hard with the Common-wealth onely,
By this we see, when it Goes ill with the Magistracy, that it Goes not hard with the Commonwealth only,
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as wee haue seene in part, but with the Ministery also.
as we have seen in part, but with the Ministry also.
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For when there are either none, or when they be not carefull in their places to do the good they are set for, the Ministerie which should bring foorth many children to God, maketh his house but a barren family:
For when there Are either none, or when they be not careful in their places to do the good they Are Set for, the Ministry which should bring forth many children to God, makes his house but a barren family:
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for some are driuen to seeke a place, as this Leuite did, which is a very base and vnmeete thing,
for Some Are driven to seek a place, as this Levite did, which is a very base and unmeet thing,
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and vnfit for those that are to serue God in so holy a calling:
and unfit for those that Are to serve God in so holy a calling:
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some come into their places by money, which causeth them to be lesse regarded of the people,
Some come into their places by money, which Causes them to be less regarded of the people,
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neither do the most of them any good among them: although they haue some gifts:
neither do the most of them any good among them: although they have Some Gifts:
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and many of them are not able for want of fitnesse, to direct the people aright, I meane soundly and plainly,
and many of them Are not able for want of fitness, to Direct the people aright, I mean soundly and plainly,
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vnto true happinesse, and many are offensiue by their scandalous life.
unto true happiness, and many Are offensive by their scandalous life.
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In stead of all these, and many other abuses, good gouernours will seeke for, and incourage those that bee worthie onely or of good hope,
In stead of all these, and many other Abuses, good Governors will seek for, and encourage those that be worthy only or of good hope,
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and prouide that they may preach and attend on their charge with cheerefulnes;
and provide that they may preach and attend on their charge with cheerfulness;
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to the which end they are appointed by God, and see that they may not go about to seeke a place, as wandring persons;
to the which end they Are appointed by God, and see that they may not go about to seek a place, as wandering Persons;
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whereas they who are best backed and incouraged, doe good little enough.
whereas they who Are best backed and encouraged, do good little enough.
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And as the Church and Common-wealth are knit together as the soule and body into one,
And as the Church and Commonwealth Are knit together as the soul and body into one,
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so that they (like enemies) laugh and weepe, fare ill and well together, as two in one ship either enioy safetie or miscarrie alike;
so that they (like enemies) laugh and weep, fare ill and well together, as two in one ship either enjoy safety or miscarry alike;
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so ought they to consent and accord sweetly together, for the preseruation of each other. The soule we see followes the temper of the body:
so ought they to consent and accord sweetly together, for the preservation of each other. The soul we see follows the temper of the body:
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and the body is as much affected with the distemper of the soule, neither of both well;
and the body is as much affected with the distemper of the soul, neither of both well;
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if either be out of frame.
if either be out of frame.
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And it is as true, that seldome that Common-wealth is happy, wherein the Church and Ministerie hangeth downe the head.
And it is as true, that seldom that Commonwealth is happy, wherein the Church and Ministry hangs down the head.
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And that is, partly by the prouidence of God, iustly punishing the neglect of his seruice,
And that is, partly by the providence of God, justly punishing the neglect of his service,
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and partly by a naturall reason: namely, because the light of knowledge not restraining, and the rule of conscience not gouerning;
and partly by a natural reason: namely, Because the Light of knowledge not restraining, and the Rule of conscience not governing;
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the corrupt nature of man can not but breake square, to commit all vnrighteousnesse with greedinesse,
the corrupt nature of man can not but break square, to commit all unrighteousness with greediness,
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although there be law and penaltie to keepe men in awe; much more where Anarchie and confusion is.
although there be law and penalty to keep men in awe; much more where Anarchy and confusion is.
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Therefore let the Magistrate backe the Minister with authoritie, and by the sword of iustice, sharpen the edge of the sword of the word, that it be not despised and made vnprofitable;
Therefore let the Magistrate back the Minister with Authority, and by the sword of Justice, sharpen the edge of the sword of the word, that it be not despised and made unprofitable;
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and let the Minister requite him againe, in forcible perswading the conscience, and working vpon the soule, till hee haue brought mens thoughts into subiection to God,
and let the Minister requite him again, in forcible persuading the conscience, and working upon the soul, till he have brought men's thoughts into subjection to God,
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so that they neither presume to despise authoritie, nor forbeare to transgresse for terror so much,
so that they neither presume to despise Authority, nor forbear to transgress for terror so much,
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as for Gods sake, and conscience, which is no small vantage to the Magistrate, as some will themselues confesse.
as for God's sake, and conscience, which is no small vantage to the Magistrate, as Some will themselves confess.
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But some will aske perhaps, Why? what confusion was there in this, that the Leuite thus trauailed to seeke liuing and worke? Indeed I thinke well, there be some that thinke no otherwise of the Minister then of another tradesman, who goes about the countrey to enquire for worke:
But Some will ask perhaps, Why? what confusion was there in this, that the Levite thus travailed to seek living and work? Indeed I think well, there be Some that think no otherwise of the Minister then of Another tradesman, who Goes about the country to inquire for work:
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and they are such as thinke that a Minister should doe like Paul, that is, worke with his owne hands, that they might be the lesse troubled to maintaine him.
and they Are such as think that a Minister should do like Paul, that is, work with his own hands, that they might be the less troubled to maintain him.
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But to leaue such Gargarites, I answere to the point, first this disorder there was in it, that as I haue said, the Leuite was not employed (if he had been worthie) in the priuate instructing of the people,
But to leave such Gargarites, I answer to the point, First this disorder there was in it, that as I have said, the Levite was not employed (if he had been worthy) in the private instructing of the people,
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and the publike at the Alter, or the like.
and the public At the Altar, or the like.
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The like disorder it were that the Minister should, as this Leuite, goe seeke himselfe a place;
The like disorder it were that the Minister should, as this Levite, go seek himself a place;
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it is sufficient that he is willing to giue the Church an account of the gifts which God hath giuen him for her vse, (being demanded lawfully) but a place must seeke vp him, (and not he it) and approue, welcome and entertaine him in the best manner fit for the well discharging and executing of his dutie.
it is sufficient that he is willing to give the Church an account of the Gifts which God hath given him for her use, (being demanded lawfully) but a place must seek up him, (and not he it) and approve, welcome and entertain him in the best manner fit for the well discharging and executing of his duty.
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Such as call themselues, let them shift as they can:
Such as call themselves, let them shift as they can:
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Gods ordinance they haue violated, if discredit, discouragement, or ill successe befall them, the mends is in their owne hands.
God's Ordinance they have violated, if discredit, discouragement, or ill success befall them, the mends is in their own hands.
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If God had sent them, he would haue seene to them.
If God had sent them, he would have seen to them.
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But secondly there was confusion in this, that the Leuite was compelled to runne about to seek reliefe, although he had been setled.
But secondly there was confusion in this, that the Levite was compelled to run about to seek relief, although he had been settled.
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For what a shame is it for the people, (if their neglect be the cause) or for a Minister (if prouided for) that he forsakes his studie, publike teaching,
For what a shame is it for the people, (if their neglect be the cause) or for a Minister (if provided for) that he forsakes his study, public teaching,
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and watching ouer the people, and roues about the countrey, tendring his seruice to preach here and there among strangers for money,
and watching over the people, and roves about the country, tendering his service to preach Here and there among Strangers for money,
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as some base straglers doe? Whereas the Lord hath wisely prouided an exemption not onely from rouing,
as Some base stragglers do? Whereas the Lord hath wisely provided an exemption not only from roving,
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but euen from ordinary domesticall employments, buying, selling commonly, marketting also and traffique in the world,
but even from ordinary domestical employments, buying, selling commonly, marketing also and traffic in the world,
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and all to the end that he may be wholly taken vp in the worke of God;
and all to the end that he may be wholly taken up in the work of God;
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whereto who is sufficient? as the Apostle saith.
whereto who is sufficient? as the Apostle Says.
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But wee haue them that are sufficient for all things now adaies, which makes them sufficient for little or nothing (God helpe) that they should be.
But we have them that Are sufficient for all things now adais, which makes them sufficient for little or nothing (God help) that they should be.
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This young man is here described by the place of which hee was, to wit, of Bethlem Iuda,
This young man is Here described by the place of which he was, to wit, of Bethlehem Iuda,
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as being borne, and brought vp in a familie there: as also by his stock, tribe, and profession, that he was a Leuite:
as being born, and brought up in a family there: as also by his stock, tribe, and profession, that he was a Levite:
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As if the holy Ghost would tell vs, it was no strange thing, for in likelihood there were in other places that went wandring vp and down without calling,
As if the holy Ghost would tell us, it was no strange thing, for in likelihood there were in other places that went wandering up and down without calling,
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and maintenance (Leuites I meane) as well as he.
and maintenance (Levites I mean) as well as he.
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For it was at this time as in the daies of Nehemiah; that is, when the Leuites had not that sufficiencie (which by the law I haue before shewed they ought) to maintaine them, they went (by an vnwelcome necessitie) from their seruice, seeking where they could be better
For it was At this time as in the days of Nehemiah; that is, when the Levites had not that sufficiency (which by the law I have before showed they ought) to maintain them, they went (by an unwelcome necessity) from their service, seeking where they could be better
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